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Upcoming Laurel Ridge Events
Tuesday, June 16 - Rescheduled Laurel Ridge Field Day! (See below)
Wednesday, June 17 - Last Day of School 1:55 Dismissal
Monday, August 24 - First Day of School!
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Greetings Laurel Ridge Families,
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, my heart is incredibly full. This past week was a beautiful reminder of what makes our community so special. On Monday, we hosted our annual Senior Parade, welcoming back high school graduates who started their journeys right here in these hallways. Seeing our former students don their caps and gowns was a powerful moment for our current students and staff alike. Once a Lion, always a Lion! The celebration continued with spectacular performances from our band and strings programs, showcasing the immense talent and hard work of our musicians. To top off an already amazing week, we want to extend a massive congratulations to our very own Mr. Amofa, who was recognized as a county finalist for Outstanding Operational Employee at the FCPS Honors event. We are so proud to have his dedication representing Laurel Ridge!
Next week will be short and bittersweet. With the school year winding down, children often experience a mix of big emotions—excitement for summer, but also anxiety about changing routines or saying goodbye to friends. When talking with your child this weekend, try using open-ended questions like, "What is one favorite memory you'll take from this year?" or "What are you feeling most excited or nervous about for the summer?" Practicing active listening and validating their feelings will help them process this transition smoothly and feel secure as they step into their next chapter.
There is so much to celebrate regarding our students' accomplishments this year, and while it will be incredibly hard to say goodbye for the summer, I am profoundly grateful for your partnership. Have a wonderful weekend!
Megan Counts
Laurel Ridge Elementary Principal
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End of Year Medicine Pickup
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after dismissal on the last day of school will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.
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Order your school supply kit for next school year!
Laurel Ridge’s School Supply Store is already open for business. Each kit is customized to match your child’s grade-specific classroom supply list for the 2026-27 school year and they will be delivered to the classroom before the start of the school year. Order your kit at sproutsupplies.com using code LRES002. Sales end July 7, 2026.
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Spring Pictures Available!
Hello, Laurel Ridge Elementary School Families! Victor O'Neill Studios recently held Spring portrait day at our school and pictures are now online.
Please use the link below to view your student's Spring photos.
Please remember, the online code is your Student's ID Number.
For questions about orders, please email underclass@vosphoto.com
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New Field Day
Tuesday June 16
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as Field Day has been rescheduled for Tuesday, June 16th. We are excited that many of our volunteers can make the schedule change work. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday for a day of fun.
There are still volunteer spots available. Please use this link to find an available opportunity.
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Early Release Wednesdays for 2026-27
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number of days has been reduced from eight to four.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Please view the dates for our school’s early release Wednesdays below:
- October 21
- December 2
- February 10
- May 5
Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays.
ParentVUE
Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success! Caregivers can view important information like attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores through ParentVUE.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. It is available online and as a mobile app for Apple and Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up to date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View additional details about ParentVUE.
Activate Your ParentVUE Account to Stay Connected On Wednesday, July 29, FCPS families who haven't activated their ParentVUE account will receive an email with the subject “Fairfax County Public Schools ParentVUE Activation Letter.”
The email will include instructions to activate a ParentVUE account. If you don’t have an account and don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder or open a Parent Support Request. After July 29, families may also contact [school registrar name and phone/email] to request a printed activation letter or a new activation key, if needed.
All families are encouraged to activate their accounts as soon as possible to ensure they receive immediate access to important student information and school communications.
For assistance activating your account, please contact our front office. For technical support, create a Parent Support Request.
Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Through June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, you can view a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website.
Most scores are available in SIS ParentVUE. Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families.
Websites for each test provide report translations and help with understanding test results. Please contact our front office with any testing questions or for additional information about how our school and teachers use test results to support student success.
Summer Meals
Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on site while eating their meals.
This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following elementary schools: Braddock, Dogwood, Glen Forest, Hutchison, Hybla Valley, and London Towne.
Summer sites will continue to be added, so please check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.
Scroll Smart. Post Smart. Stay Safe.
The Fairfax County Police Department encourages teens and parents to stay informed, have open conversations about digital safety, and practice smart online habits throughout the summer months. Read recommendations to stay safe online this summer.
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