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News & Notes
“Walk in My Shoes” Coming Next Week! Volunteers Still Needed!As part of our ongoing commitment to inclusion and raising awareness about disabilities, Lane will host “Walk in My Shoes” during P.E. classes on Monday, January 27th. The purpose of this event, made possible by the support of the Lane PTA, is to give general-education students a broader understanding of the daily situations faced by some of their friends with developmental challenges and learning differences. The program fosters empathy for others and gets students thinking about how they might be able to help a friend. Walk in My Shoes requires a lot of adult support to be successful. We are still looking for volunteers to assist with many different activities. Help is needed during the times below.
Each volunteer will receive a script and information regarding the activity and the challenge being explored. Depending on need, you may be asked to understudy a second station. Stations will be confirmed January 23rd. Please review the available slots and activity descriptions at the link below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! Volunteer link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44ACAE2BA6FA7-54027507-walk#/. For more information about the Walk in My Shoes program visit http://www.walkinmyshoes.net/about-us/.
SCA End-of-Quarter Spirit Days Next WeekThe SCA has planned two fun themed spirit days to bring the school together as we finish up the second quarter of the school year.
We hope your child will participate! Help Wanted: Seeking Dining Assistants for Our CafeteriaLane needs dining assistants to support our lunchtime routines in the cafeteria. The job is 3.5 hours a day (approximately 10:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.), Monday through Friday. Duties include monitoring students to keep order, assisting them as they clean up and clean tables, interacting with them in a positive way to assist them with their social skills, and dismissing them to their teachers. We are looking for dedicated people who are friendly, energetic, and love working with children but can also be assertive to maintain expectations of cafeteria behavior. Would you like to join our team? If so, please contact Assistant Principal Allen Dickens at adickens@fcps.edu.
 National Mentoring MonthImagine a world where young people feel empowered, encouraged, and understood. Mentors can make that world a reality by helping young people find and follow their passions, excel in school, and thrive wherever they are. Research has shown that young people with at least one trusted mentor are less likely to skip school, less likely to use illegal drugs or drink alcohol, and more prepared to enter college or the workforce. Yet one in three children lack a mentor. All it takes is one person to serve as a trusted adult to help change a young person’s path in life. Mentors provide attention, support, and enrichment, and help connect their mentees to resources that may help them on their journey in life. The FCPS MentorWorks program matches mentors with students in schools near where they live or work. They meet for at least 30 minutes a week. Learn more about how to become a mentor for an FCPS student. Contact Martha Macdonald, mentoring specialist, for additional information at mmacdonald@fcps.edu.
Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration Now OpenRegistration for the countywide lottery for the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program is now open. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the 1st grade immersion program for the 2025-26 school year. Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting. Meetings are held at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program Registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. Get more information on the DLI Program webpage and DLI Program Registration webpage.
6th Grade Middle School Transition Activities Now UnderwayOur oldest Lane Lions – our 6th graders – are beginning the process of moving on to middle school soon, as course selection continues. Our 6th graders will attend either Hayfield Secondary School or Mark Twain Middle School, depending on where they live. If your 6th grade Lane Lion will attend Hayfield Secondary School, please make note of these upcoming Parent Coffees for rising 7th grade parents/guardians:
You can find more information, including the 7th grade course catalog and a Virtual Curriculum Fair on the Hayfield website. Please contact Lane counselor Stephanie Kasparek or Bessie Fealey, Hayfield school counselor, if you have questions.
The Parent Coffee for Mark Twain will be held on Tuesday, June 4th, at 9 a.m. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Kasparek at Lane or Stephen Fitzgerald, Director of Student Services at Twain, if you have any questions.
PTA NewsYour Input Needed on Playground Shade Funds Reallocation!The Lane PTA has an exciting opportunity to make meaningful improvements to our school, and your voice is crucial in guiding their next steps. As part of their effort to reallocate the funds raised for playground shade structures during the 2023 Read-a-thon (the structures were not able to be installed), they would like your input on which capital improvements will best serve Lane students and staff. Lane staff members have already shared their top priorities: replacing the SMART Boards to enhance classroom technology and adding a key fob to the cafeteria door for improved security and accessibility. Now, the PTA would like to hear from you! Your participation in this survey will help determine which projects should take priority, ensuring that the improvements made reflect the needs and priorities of the entire school community. Please take a moment to fill out the survey. It only takes a few minutes, and your feedback is invaluable. Here is the link: https://forms.gle/xa33EzzvK6cepiwo9 The survey will be open through Friday, January 31st. Thank you for being an active part of our school community. Together, we can make Lane an even better place for all to learn, grow, and thrive! Love Basket Bingo? Join the Planning Committee!Basket Bingo is coming in March 2025, and the PTA is looking for creative minds to join the Basket Bingo Planning Committee! Help us make this year’s event the best one yet by brainstorming fun themes and planning the event. If interested, please contact Wendy at basketbingo@lanepta.org.
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Community Events & Activities
Hayfield Dance Team Little Hawks Clinic
The Hayfield Varsity Dance Team invites all interested students to attend their Little Hawks dance clinic February 5th through 7th.
Participants will get to dance at the February 7th Varsity Basketball game. See the Little Hawks Interest Form for more information and to register.
FCPS News & Activities
SR&R and Cell Phone Policy Survey Coming Soon
Today, all FCPS families and middle and high school students should have received an email invitation to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available until February 3rd. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!
Comprehensive Boundary Review Update
The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16th at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received.
If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in a virtual meeting:
- Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30–11 a.m.
- Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30–8 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30–8 p.m.
- Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30–8 p.m.
Language interpretation will be available.
All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit the FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.
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