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October 20: No School (Diwali)
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October 24: Trunk or Treat 5:30 - 6:30 PM
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October 28: Children's Science Night 6:00 - 7:30 PM
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October 30: Picture Make-up Day (Only those who missed)
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October 31: Early Release @2 PM
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November 3 - 4: NO SCHOOL (Teacher Work Days)
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- Principal's Message
- Trunk or Treat Sign Up
- Boundary Review Meetings
- Family Science Night
- Outstanding Teacher Nominations
- Diwali
- Picture Day Orders
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 Attendance Spirit Week!
Good afternoon, Lorton Station families!
This was a wonderful Spirit Week full of great smiles and fantastic attendance. Students who attend school over 90% of the year are more likely to be at or above grade level in math and reading. Whether students miss school due to illness or any other reason, missing school can lead to learning loss. Help your student succeed by encouraging them to miss as few days as possible. However, please ensure your student stays home if they are sick. So when should your child stay home? Visit the FCPS website for helpful information regarding absences and guidance on working with your child and our school.
If your child has a chronic illness, please notify our school and your child’s teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Please keep an open line of communication with our public health nurse. Call the school as soon as you know your child will be absent and inform the school staff of the reason and duration.
Quick highlights:
- No School Monday (Diwali)
- Trunk or Treat Friday
- Children's Science Night Upcoming
Helpful reminders:
- Attendance is crucial to your child's successful academic progress. A child who misses 10% or more of the school year is more likely to be one or more grade levels below their peers in reading and math.
- Math homework is a practice tool for students to reinforce current content. If your child is struggling with their math homework, please get in touch with your teacher for support.
- Twenty minutes of reading a night can improve your child's reading ability by more than a grade level by the end of the school year.
From your administration
Dr. Legagneur, Mr. Barton, and Ms. Champion
October Community Boundary Review Meetings
FCPS’ October community boundary review meetings are underway. Each of the 12 meetings will focus on two pyramids. Our pyramid will be covered at the meeting on [Insert date, location, in person w/ link, and virtual w/ link]. Register by clicking “in person” or “virtual,” based on how you would like to participate.
At the meeting, the consultant will present the latest draft boundary map (Scenario 4) and potential changes specific to our pyramid and the [Insert the pyramid your school is partnered with]. Participants will also be invited to ask questions.
If you are unable to attend the meeting for our pyramid, you are welcome to attend any meeting that is convenient. View the list of October boundary meetings.
Visit the Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information.
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Tuesday, October 21, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Annandale High School, (Justice and Annandale Pyramids) in person or virtual
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Wednesday, October 22, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Hayfield Secondary School, (South County and Hayfield Pyramids) in person or virtual
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Friday, October 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Lewis High School, (Edison and Lewis Pyramids) in person or virtual
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Saturday, October 25, 9:30 to 11 a.m., at Sandburg Middle School, (West Potomac and Mount Vernon Pyramids) in person or virtual
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Monday, October 27, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Irving Middle School, (Lake Braddock and West Springfield Pyramids) in person or virtual
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Tuesday, October 28, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Fairfax High School, Library (Woodson and Fairfax Pyramids) in person or virtual
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Wednesday, October 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at McLean High School, (Madison and McLean Pyramids) in person or virtual
Thursday, October 30, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Chantilly High School, (Westfield and Chantilly Pyramids) in person or virtual
  We are excited to welcome the Children's Science Lab Night back to Lorton Station on October 28 from 6 - 7:30 PM. It is a fantastic event, where the Children's Science Lab provides us with all the experiments and support, allowing our families to enjoy a fun-filled evening of science. We NEED parent volunteers to help supervise the stations for the night. If you are available to volunteer for the night, please complete the FCPS volunteer form, and we will add you to the evening's schedule. We need parent volunteers to make this successful. Below is the listed timeline:
Outstanding Employee Awards
Nominations for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards are now OPEN!
- Students, families, and staff members may each nominate one employee at our school for each area of eligibility. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category.
- Votes will be collected through this Google Nomination Form.
- Some criteria for each of the award categories and the eligibility requirements are:
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in the current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership.
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school.
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We wish a happy Diwali to all celebrating! Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs & some Buddhists. The festival represents the symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. #OurFCPS |
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