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 October 2, 2026
From the Principal’s Pen
Dear Laurel Hill Families,
I am still not sure if it's fall or summer! Let's just enjoy the beautiful weather! We have some upcoming events, so be sure to mark your calendars. The first early release day is coming up this month of October. It is critically important that you provide the most accurate information about your student's transition.
Sincerely,
Thmeaka Traylor, Principal
Hanna Langstein, Assistant Principal
Addison Smith, Assistant Principal
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October 9th - School Picture Day
October 12 - Indigenous People's Day
October 21 - Early Release 1:05pm
October 30 - End of First Quarter
2026-27 school year calendar
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 On Fridays we wear Blue and Yellow for Laurel Hill Elementary!!
https://lhes.givebacks.com/shop
 Laurel Hill Picture Day is Friday Oct 9th.
Ordering begins today and runs until Oct 10th. Go to Barksdale photo
The code for online ordering is 0037630IN. The access code will expire on October 10, 2026.
Early Release Wednesdays
This year there will be four Early Release Wednesdays (ERW). The dates are October 21st, December 2nd, February 10th, and May 5th. PLEASE fill out THIS FORM to indicate if your child will be staying or leaving school for ALL the ERW days this school year. If you have multiple children at Laurel Hill, you will need to fill out the form for EACH child. Thank you for your support.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join us 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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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
Safe Routes to School Parent and Caregiver Survey
As part of the Fairfax County School Board’s Annual School-Based Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences traveling to and from school.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss and ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
FCPS Seeks Community Input on Middle School AAP Centers
FCPS is exploring a plan to offer Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services at every middle school. Under the proposal, students who qualify could attend their neighborhood middle school and take advanced classes with other AAP students. The School Board has approved community engagement at Franklin, Hayfield, Holmes, Key, and Whitman middle schools, where programs could open for the 2027-28 school year. The proposal is still under consideration, and the School Board is expected to make a decision in December.
Each community meeting offers in-person and virtual participation. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:
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Franklin Middle: Monday, October 5, at 6 p.m.
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Holmes Middle: Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m.
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Whitman Middle: Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m.
Current middle school students will remain at their assigned AAP centers through middle school. Learn more and find meeting sign-up forms on the Middle School AAP Centers page.
Calendar Change: Eid al-Fitr
FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place.
Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff.
Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place on this day.
A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings.
 Twice Exceptional Students
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. Twice-Exceptional (2e) learners are students who are gifted and have learning challenges or disabilities.
Families can learn more about 2e learners, how to support them, and how to partner with schools on the 2e webpage, which also includes a link to the Special Education Handbook.
New information, including printable flyers, has been added under the heading Supporting 2e Learners in FCPS.
For more information, please contact Lauren Clark at lmclark@fcps.edu.
AAP Referral Window for New Families
Fall Full-Time AAP Referral Window for Students New to FCPS Closes on October 15
The Advanced Academic Program (AAP) fall referral window is only for students in Grades 3 to 8 who are new to FCPS since January 1, 2026. Parents and guardians who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time AAP services must submit the Full-Time AAP Referral Form to Lauren Clark, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, at lmclark@fcps.edu by Thursday, October 15. Late referrals will not be accepted.
For students who are not new to FCPS, the spring Full-Time AAP identification window is open to students in Grades 2 to 7. Families interested in referring their student for consideration during the spring window must submit a referral by Tuesday, December 15.
Once a referral is received, our school will compile information related to the student. Then, a committee of trained professionals from across the county will review materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time AAP services.
Other Advanced Academic Services
At the elementary level, all students are screened each spring for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services. Families may also refer their student for consideration for Subject-Specific or Part-Time AAP at any time during the school year. Eligibility decisions are made at the school level, and families are notified of the decision within 30 school days of the referral. The Full-Time AAP referral deadlines do not apply.
At the middle school level, honors courses are open to all students.
For more information, please contact Lauren Clark, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, at lmclark@fcps.edu or visit the Advanced Academic Programs webpage.
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Our PTA Sponsor Potomac Music
is offering music/crafts day camps when school is out. Go to Potomacmusic.com for more dates and information.
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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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Click Here to access the Sparkle Muffin Podcast. This is where our Science teacher Mr. Cookson does a podcast with our very own students. They chat about science and eat muffins! |
Join Our PTA!
Please join our PTA! The collaboration within our community is what makes us great. Click Here to join the Laurel Hill ES PTA for the 2026-2027 school year. Thank you for your support!
Understanding Student Rights and Responsibilities Updates: New Universal Grade Matrices for Families
Families are encouraged to review the updated FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document, which explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses in order to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Updates for the 2026-27 school year include new Universal Grade Matrices (UGMs). UGMs are charts that show behavior expectations and school responses by grade level (K-3, 4-8, and 9-12). These at-a-glance resources (in Appendix D of the SR&R) are designed to make it easier for parents and caregivers to understand how schools respond to different types of behavior concerns.
Visit the SR&R webpage for more information and to review additional updates to the SR&R for the 2026-27 school year.
Parent Digital Consent and Opt Outs
Student consent and opt-out forms have been moved to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC). Families can log into PDC using their ParentVue credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. If you have a new ParentVue account, you will not be able to access the PDC until the day after your ParentVue account is activated. Instructions on how to use the PDC are available here.
Forms include School Counseling Opt-out, Digital Resources Consent, SEL Screener Opt-out, Family Life Education Opt-out, Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public, etc.
 South County HS will have their Homecoming Parade on Thurs Oct 15 at 4:30pm. They will march down Laurel Crest Drive in front of Laurel Hill Elementary. Come cheer on the Stallions!
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Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) is a wonderful resource for the Lorton community. Help with food, English classes and Financial assistance available. Click Here for more information. |
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