The Sunshine Scoop
Dear Louise Archer Families,
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Back to School Night this week! It was wonderful to see so many families in our building, connecting with teachers, learning more about the year ahead, and becoming even more familiar with our Louise Archer community. We are grateful for your partnership and enthusiasm as we begin this school year together.
As we look ahead to our upcoming three-hour early release days, please take a moment to complete the form (linked below) to communicate your child’s dismissal plan. This information will help us prepare and ensure a smooth and safe dismissal process for all students: https://forms.gle/PjP6a6YCFe2ADRcT6
Thank you, as always, for your continued support!
Sincerely,
Liz Noto, Principal
Tory Swanson, Assistant Principal
Our FCPS School Board members would like to welcome you to another school year. Please click on their videos below to hear their messages.
Melanie Meren - Hunter Mill District: YouTube
Kyle McDaniel - At-Large: YouTube
Ryan McElveen - At-Large: YouTube
Ilryong Moon - At-Large: YouTube
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. A continuum of Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services is available to students in Grades K-12 and is designed to match services to each student’s unique academic needs.
Identification for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services occurs throughout the school year. Full-Time AAP services have two identification cycles:
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Fall identification: Students in grades 3-7 who have enrolled in FCPS since January may be referred by October 15, 2026.
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Spring identification: Any FCPS student in Grades 2-7 may be referred by December 15, 2026.
FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration in the holistic identification process for AAP services.
- All students in Grade 2 take the Naglieri General Ability Tests (NGAT).
- Students in Grades 3-6 who do not have a multi-domain ability test score take the NGAT.
- Students in Grades 3-6 may retake an ability test one time. Families may request the ability test retake by contacting Tory Swanson, Assistant Principal & School Testing Coordinator, at vmswanson@fcps.edu by September 30.
Families are invited to attend an AAP information meeting and/or office hours, led by Tera Crenshaw, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART):
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AAP Continuum of Services & Full-Time AAP Identification: September 25, 2026 at 9:30AM. Virtual via this Zoom link or in-person in the cafeteria. Families will learn about the continuum of advanced academic services available to FCPS students and the referral and identification processes for Full-Time AAP services.
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AAP Office Hours: Tuesday, November 10 at 5:30PM via this Zoom link. Do you have questions about AAP services, screening, and the referral process? Join our AART for virtual office hours.
For more information, please contact Tera Crenshaw, AART, at tecrenshaw@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs website.
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Help Keep Our School Distraction-Free
Please remind your student that personal electronic communication or computing devices should be off and personally stored (i.e. backpacks) for the duration of the school day — bell to bell. This includes:
- Personal laptops and tablets.
- Smartphones and smartwatches.
- Other personal electronic communication or computing devices.
If you need to reach your student during the school day, please call our main office at 703-937-6200. Learn more about the FCPS Cellphone Policy and Device Policy.
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 The County Fair event at Madison High School scheduled for Thursday, September 3rd has been postponed until Friday, September 18, 2026. Please mark your calendar for the new date. This change was made in response to the predicted heat. We can't wait to see you on the 18th for this fun and family-friendly event!
Superintendent's Community Conversations
Join your neighbors for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Wednesday, September 16, at 6:45 p.m., at McNair Elementary School
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Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., at Riverside Elementary School
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
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Reporting Discrimination or Harassment
FCPS is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for people of all races, national origins, and ethnicities. Individuals experiencing harassment or discrimination should report the incident as soon as possible.
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In Case You Missed It:
- Did you complete the form to communicate how your child will go home during the 3-hour early release days? The first early dismissal is approaching! Please complete this form (one per family) if you haven't already done so: https://forms.gle/PjP6a6YCFe2ADRcT6.
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Join the PTA! Memberships are good for one school year. Go to: https://louisearcherpta.givebacks.com/shop
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As we roll out the new bus card system for the 2026-27 school year, we will temporarily be unable to accommodate afternoon bus pass requests. This pause will allow us to ensure the new card system is working smoothly before adding temporary bus changes. Once the bus card system is fully underway, we will send a community message letting families know we can begin accepting afternoon bus pass requests. Please keep in mind afternoon bus change requests are due TWO SCHOOL DAYS prior to the change and are emailed to LAESBusPass@fcps.edu
Upcoming Calendar Dates
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September 18: County Fair at Madison High School (5:00-7:00p)
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September 21: School Closed for Yom Kippur
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September 30: Early Release Wednesday
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