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 March 19, 2026
From the Principal’s Pen
Dear Laurel Hill Families,
Eid Mubarak to those in our Muslim community celebrating! In Islam, Eid al-Fitr is a 3 day festival to mark the end of Ramadan. Muslims dress in new clothes, give charity, and pray in congregation. Eid is celebrated with the exchange of presents and delicious food with family and friends. As a gentle reminder, schools will be closed tomorrow, March 20, to honor this holiday.
It's hard to believe it, but next week is the end of the 3rd quarter of the school year! We have a unique schedule next week with Wednesday 3/25 being a 3 hour early release (1:05 pm dismissal) and Friday 3/27 being a 2 hour early release (2:05 dismissal). Please mark your calendars accordingly and enjoy the three day weekend!
Sincerely,
Janice Dalton, Principal
Addison Smith, Assistant Principal
Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal
 Save the Date
Mar 20 Eid al-Fitr Holiday No school
Mar 25 Three-hour Early Release at 1:05 pm
Mar 27 End of 3rd Quarter & Two-hour Early Release at 2:05pm
Mar 27 Coldstone Creamery Fundraiser 4:30-10:30pm
Mar 30 - Apr 3 Spring Break No School
April Month of the Military Child
Apr 3 Deadline to order LHES Yearbook
Apr 10 Teacher Workday/Kindergarten Registration 2:00-3:30pm
Apr 15 Purple Up! Day-Wear Purple
Apr 17 LHES International Night 6-8 pm
Apr 29 3 Hour Early Release 1:05pm
2025-26 school year calendar
Amazon Teacher Wishlists HERE
Sparklemuffin Podcast https://laurelhilles.my.canva.site/sparklemuffins
 Upcoming PTA Events-International Night 4/17, Family STEAM Night 5/1, Carnival 5/30. Don't miss out!
 Take a trip around the world and celebrate the many cultures of Laurel Hill ES. Sign up now to showcase your food, culture and country with a table. Include your student in the fashion show. Or share cultural and native music or dance. Also consider volunteering to help make the night a success. All students must sign up to be able to participate. No late entries will be accepted.
Sign Up: https://shorturl.at/657Gx
 The deadline to order the yearbook is FAST approaching! Friday April 3rd-Don't wait or you will miss out.
 The weather is warming up. That means it's time for ice cream! Our local Lorton Cold Stone Creamery is supporting LHES PTA by donating 10% of sales on Friday, March 27. Visit the store and show your support while enjoying a sweet treat.
 Please consider joining the LHES PTA Board of Directors. All positions are open for the 2026-27 school year. We must have a President, Secretary and Treasurer to have an organization and continue to bring the wonderful programs and activities to Laurel Hill. Email lhespta@gmail.com to learn more, or reach out to Teresa Smith in the Office.
Sparklemuffin podcast and Geography Bee info
What will you find if you click this link? 130 Sparklemuffin science podcasts with KIDS from Laurel Hill. Videos and information for the Laurel Hill Geography Bee. AND weekly Moon Jelly earners(science stars from the lab) So……… CLICK!!!
Interims will be coming home with students on March 11, 2026. Interims for third quarter are required for any students receiving 1's or 2's currently and it intended to inform students and parents to make improvements before the end of the quarter.
Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation or any other introductory events our school may host. Read more about the registration process. For more information, please email/call our student information assistant/registrar, Sarah Orlick at 703-551-5303.
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.
 FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start Programs
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors, ages 6 weeks to 4 years, living in Fairfax County.
- Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children who will be 3 years old by September 30 of the same year.
- Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from pregnancy to 2 years old.
Laurel Hill will be opening a Pre-K classroom this fall! Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; space is limited and provided based on need, not first-come, first-served.
Applications are accepted online, by email, by mail, or in person at our office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
FCPS CTE Summer Learning Opportunity!
We're thrilled to invite you to join us for an unforgettable experience at one of the CTE summer enrichment programs! These week-long programs will introduce you to the wonderful world of Career and Technical Education, help you develop new skills, and make new friends.
Our programs offer a wide range of activities designed to spark your curiosity and keep you engaged. You will have the opportunity to learn coding, problem solving, cooking, and more! Our experienced and enthusiastic teachers are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and fun environment where you can challenge yourself and discover new passions.
You can find more details about our programs on our camp websites below:
We are able to offer a limited number of students currently in grades 2-11 at a Code UP! grant school with a one-week registration at no cost! If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out the interest form linked below by April 15th.
CTE Summer Enrichment Interest Form: https://forms.gle/ytfQWmR4MQ6FuvrBA
Families will be notified by the end of April to confirm whether they will receive one of the sponsored seats—students will be chosen by a lottery if there are more interested families than seats available.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Beth Mehr, CTE Educational Specialist at bgmehr@fcps.edu. We'd be happy to chat with you and your family.
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