 Thank you to all our families who joined our Open House and New Family Orientation. The energy at Lemon Road has been incredible since our staff returned on Monday. We launched the week with breakfast and treats from the PTA - thank you for fueling our team on our first full day back together.
Tomorrow morning is always exciting! For families that wish, the first day of school is the only day parents/guardians may walk their child to the classroom for a first day hug or photo. We ask that after that hug, you make your way to the cafeteria for parent networking to allow the teachers to greet each child and begin setting routines for the year. Starting on Tuesday, parents may wave goodbye from the exterior doors. We will have staff available in the hallways to help any student in locating their classroom.
Thank you to the Osman Family and Idylwood Presbyterian Church for the generous donation of bookbags and school supplies! These have already been distributed to Lemon Road students so they are prepared for the first day of school. If you did not drop off school supplies at Open House for your child, please send them tomorrow!
As a reminder, all cellphones, cellphone accessories, smart watches, eReaders, and personal electronic devices must be off and personally stored during the school day in your child's backpack. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
We are looking forward to an amazing 2026 - 2027 school year!
 As part of the ongoing commitment to strengthening layered safety and security programs, FCPS will implement a new student ID system for students who ride our school buses.
The IDs will be provided to students who ride the bus in the first few weeks of school. Those students will be expected to tap on and tap off the bus. The student IDs do not track student movement. The only information available is when a student taps on or off a bus. Much like our Here Comes the Bus app, our new app will allow parents/guardians to track the progress of the school bus. Students that do not yet have an ID card will be able to ride the bus, but will be checked in manually by the driver. Learn more about the bus navigation and student ID cards.
 Hello families! We are excited for the first day of school tomorrow and to see you at our Tears and Cheers breakfast in the Lemon Road Cafeteria tomorrow after dropping off your child at their classroom (8:15 AM). Below are our current PTA initiatives:
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Membership: Joining the PTA is a key indicator that you support the school-home partnership that we foster. Come be part of it!
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K-2 PTA Soccer Club: We want all our K-2 students to join the NEW PTA Soccer Club. Teams are forming now, scholarships are available and 75% of registration fees are donated back to the school & PTA.
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Mabel's Labels: We are partnering with Mabel's Labels to help keep your lion organized! You can support our fundraiser "Lemon Road PTA (Falls Church)" and we'll receive 20% commission on all sales.
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DC United Game: Lemon Road is heading to DC United at Audi Field on Saturday, September 19 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $45 to sit together in the Lemon Road section 102. Purchase your ticket(s) HERE.
We Need YOU: We are looking for room parents, Odyssey of the Mind coaches, Science Olympiad coaches, Math Olympiad coaches, and help on any of our PTA committees. Email lemonroadpta@gmail.com to get involved!
Bus Riders:
- Students taking the bus should arrive at the bus stop at least 10 min before the assigned time. The bus routes take longer on the first few days, so you may need to wait a bit longer than expected - be patient!
- Parents, if you are bringing your child to school tomorrow, but they will take the bus home, be sure your child and their teacher know what bus they ride and your intentions.
- In the afternoon, kindergarteners and preschool students must be met at their bus stop every day by a parent, daycare provider, designated adult, or a sibling that is in 7th grade or older.
- If someone is not at the bus stop, your child will be brought back to Lemon Road and a parent will need to pick them up at school.
Walkers/Kiss & Ride:
- For students arriving by car, Kiss & Ride is the most efficient and preferred option. Staff and patrols will begin helping students into the building at 8:05 each morning.
- Please do not park in the Kiss N Ride loop and exit your vehicle. Students should only exit on the passenger side of the vehicle.
- Parents may not stop in the Kiss & Ride lane, through the bus loop, or on Idylwood Road to drop off a child. Students may use the cross walk where Lemon Road staff is present, but may not walk through the parking lot.
- Staff report to AM duty posts at 8:00 AM. Children should not be unsupervised on school property prior to 8:00 AM for safety purposes. The playground may only be used by students if their parent/guardian is present before and after school.
- If you are walking to meet your child, please meet them at Door #1.
Again this year, families will use the Parent Digital Consent System to complete some forms that have used paper in the past. You will log in using your ParentVUE Account credentials, there, you will be able complete the Digital Resources Consent form for the school year, which is required for all students. You will also be able to find more information about opt-out forms and complete those forms for your student.
Experience an easier way to view your child’s school menus using MealViewer.
- View what is being served each day and the nutritional information for each meal.
- See if any specific allergens are being served.
- Get notified when your student’s favorite meal is being served.
Printable menus are always available on the Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Catch Up on Your Child's Classwork in Schoology
- School Meals, Menus, and More
- Managing Technology at Home
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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Monday, August 24: First Day of School, Tears & Cheers Coffee for Parents (8:15 AM); A Week
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Tuesday, August 25: Administrator Led ROAR Assemblies for SR&R and Behavior Expectations
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Wednesday, August 26: Region 5 First Week Visit
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Friday, August 28: August Freaky Friday (August Birthday Celebration); Navy & Yellow School Spirit Day; Marshall HS Elementary Music Performance (8:40); PTA Back to School Ice Cream Social (6 - 8 PM)
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Monday, August 31: B Week
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Friday, September 4: School Holiday (Labor Day)
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Monday, September 7: School Holiday (Labor Day)
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Friday, September 11: LRES Polo Day (students & staff)
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Thursday, September 17: Lemon Road Back to School Night
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Friday, September 18: LRES School Spirit Day (navy & yellow)
2026 - 2027 FCPS School Calendar
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