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The Weekly Roar

Monday, June 8, 2026

Congratulations to Our Strings and Band Students!

Our talented student musicians were in the spotlight last week as they presented their Spring Concerts. Chorus performed on Monday (see last week's Weekly Roar for photos), and Wednesday featured concerts by our Strings and Band students. Our youngest musicians, 4th grade Strings students, kicked off the evening, followed by 5th and 6th grade Strings students and 5th and 6th grade Band students. Check out the photos below and visit our Facebook and Instagram for more. We are so proud of all of our talented musicians!

Friday Field Day Fun!

Last Friday, fun, fitness, and teamwork were in the spotlight as all of our students participated in Field Day, rotating through stations that challenged different physical skills. Our 6th graders did a great job leading the different stations, guided by parent volunteers and staff members. Special thanks to our awesome P. E. teachers, Ms. K and Mr. P, who put the event together and to everyone who volunteered and donated supplies! Watch our social media pages for more pictures this week.

Upcoming Events

• Thursday, 6/11 – End-of-Year SCA Spirit Day: College Shirt Day
• Friday, 6/12 – End-of-Year SCA Spirit Day: Circus Day
• Friday, 6/12 – PTA End-of-Year ’90s Dance Party, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Cafeteria
• Monday, 6/15 – End-of-Year SCA Spirit Day: Cartoon Character Day
• Tuesday, 6/16 – End-of-Year SCA Spirit Day: 6th Grade Day
• Tuesday, 6/16 – 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 9:30 a.m. (limited admission, teachers will communicate with families directly)
• Wednesday, 6/17 – End-of-Year SCA Spirit Day: Lane Day!
• Wednesday, 6/17 – Last day of school, students dismissed at 2:05 p.m.
  

In This Issue

• From the Shelves of the Lane Library: Please Return All Library Books ASAP!
• End-of-Year Spirit Days Begin This Week!
• PTA End-of-Year '90s Dance Party This Friday!
• Now Is the Time to Sign Up for Music Electives for Next Year
• Medication Reminder: Pick Up Medication in the Health Room by the Last Day of School
• Third Annual FCPS Puzzle Hunt Encourages Active Family Fun
• Calling All Kindergarteners for the 2026-27 School Year! Now Is the Time to Register!
• FCPS PreK and Early Head Start Now Accepting Applications for 2026-27 School Year
• June Is Pride Month
• Parent Resources: FCPS Calendar Survey, summer resources, immunizations, end-of-year special education newsletter
• Community Events & Activities: Hayfield Football youth camp

News & Notes

From the Shelves of the Lane Library: Please Return All Library Books ASAP!

Dear Lane Readers,

All library books should have been returned last Wednesday. Weekly notices will continue to be sent until the end of the school year for materials that are still checked out.

Please do your best to look for and return all books in good condition! It is also possible that books have been sent to school but have not yet made it to the library. If this is the case, apologies in advance for the crossed communication.

As a reminder, there are no fines for overdue books, however families are expected to pay the replacement cost for lost or damaged books.

Contact Sue Chozick, Librarian (schozick@fcps.edu), with any questions.

End-of-Year Spirit Days Start This Week!

The end of the school year is in sight, and the Lane SCA has planned a great list of spirit days to finish up these last days with lots of fun!

Here is a list of the upcoming themes, starting this Thursday and Friday.

• Thursday, June 11 – College Shirt Day (Show off your favorite institution of higher learning with your wardrobe for the day.)
• Friday, June 12 – Circus Day (This theme is to support our kindergarteners, who will be presenting their very own circus on this date. Dress like what the circus means to you.)
• Monday, June 15 – Cartoon Character Day (All animated characters welcome!)
• Tuesday, June 16 – 6th Grade Day (Dress like a 6th grader and get ready to cheer our 6th graders on as they celebrate their elementary school promotion.)
• Wednesday, June 17 – Lane Day! (Show off your best Lane spirit style on the last day of school!)

PTA End-of-Year '90s Dance Party This Friday!

Show off your ’90s fly flair with other Lane families and friends as we near the end of the school year! This Friday, June 12, from 6:30 to 8:30, the Lane PTA will host its annual end-of-year party, and this year, in honor of Lane’s 30th birthday, it’s a ’90s Dance Party!

Here are the prices:

• Family Ticket: $8 (includes 1 adult & 1 child)
• Each additional Child Ticket: $3
• Each additional Adult Ticket: $5

Purchase tickets here: 

https://lanepta.givebacks.gives/2026party/Campaign/Details.

All tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door! Remember to have your ticket QR code ready (mobile or print) for speedy entry!

PLEASE NOTE:

• In an effort to ensure everyone has a good time, we will have a separate space open, if a student or adult would like to step away from the lights and the noises.
• Due to Fire Marshall regulations, the number of people who can attend this event is limited. Every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter. If you purchase a ticket (or tickets) and are unable to make it, please consider donating your tickets to another family who did not purchase tickets in time.
• All students MUST have an adult present at the dance. This is not a drop-off event!
• Food trucks will be on site with food and drink available for purchase.

Volunteers Needed

We have many volunteer positions open for this event. Volunteers get a FREE Family Ticket, which includes 1 adult and 1 child – an $8 value! (Please be sure to purchase tickets for additional children through the link above.)

Link to volunteer

Now Is the Time to Sign Up for Music Electives for Next Year

Instrumental Music Options

Attention rising 4th, 5th, and 6th grade families! Now is the time to sign up your child to learn how to play an instrument in Strings (grades 4, 5, 6) or Band (grades 5 and 6) next year! Lessons happen during the school day (during Specials) with a concert at the end of the year! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of these amazing instrumental programs at Lane—sign up today!

Choral Music Option

Students in 5th and 6th grade also have the opportunity to join Chorus for next year! Chorus lessons happen during the school day, and there are two concert performances during the school year. Students may choose an instrument AND Chorus. Sign up for Chorus now!

If you have questions, please reach out to the music teachers.

• James Piccirello, Strings, jradkisonpic@fcps.edu
• Ryan Woessner, Band, rtwoessner1@fcps.edu
• Grayson Crouch, Chorus, gcrouch@fcps.edu
• Jasmine McCormick, Chorus, jrmccormick@fcps.edu

Medication Reminder: Pick Up Medication in the Health Room by the Last Day of School

If your child has medication on file in the School Health Room, please make sure to pick it up no later than dismissal on the last day of school – 2:05 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17.

Please note that a parent or guardian MUST pick up all medication. We cannot release it to students.

Any medication that is not picked up will be destroyed.

Thank you!

Third Annual FCPS Puzzle Hunt Encourages Active Family Fun

The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have officially launched the 3rd Annual Fairfax County Public Schools Puzzle Hunt! This free event is open to solvers of all ages and is a great way to keep students and families engaged in fun, creative problem-solving over the summer. It also teaches bike and pedestrian safety and encourages active transportation.

New this year: The school with the most solvers will win a special visit from Sue Doku!

Sign up for the Puzzle Hunt!

Calling All Kindergarteners for the 2026-27 School Year! Now Is the Time to Register!

Do you have a child at home ready to start kindergarten next year? If so, now is the time to let us know your little lion will be coming to Lane! Registration for the 2026-27 school year is now underway, and we want to hear from you! Register by Wednesday, June 17, to be added to our summer information distribution list!

There’s an easy five-step process to register a child for kindergarten:

• Determine eligibility.
• Identify your local school.
• Gather documents.
• Fill out forms.
• Schedule an appointment.

You can read more about the registration process here. For additional information, please contact Sook Fan Simpson, our school registrar, at sksimpson@fcps.edu.

If you don’t have a rising kindergartener yourself, please share this information with friends and neighbors who do.

Try Online Registration!

Online registration for the 2026-27 school year is open for all grades, kindergarten through 12th grade. It’s the quickest way to start the process! Learn how to begin the online registration process here.

When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.

If you’d like more information, please visit Lane’s Kindergarten Registration page on our school website:https://lanees.fcps.edu/announcements/kindergarten-registration-2026-27-now-open.

FCPS PreK and Early Head Start Now Accepting Applications for 2026-27 School Year

FCPS PreK and Early Head Start are now accepting applications for School Year 2026-27!

This is a high-quality Early Childhood Program for eligible families. PreK (which stands for Pre-Kindergarten) is a full-day program, and spaces are limited. The PreK program prioritizes children who will be 4 years old by September 30 but also accepts applications for children who will be 3 years old by September 30.

Your family may qualify for PreK or Early Head Start if you:

• Live in Fairfax County
• PreK: Have a child who will be age 3 or 4 by September 30
• Early Head Start: Have a child who is 0-2 years of age and pregnant women who live in the Reston, Herndon, and Springfield areas
• Have a student(s) with economic and educational risk factors such as:
  
  • Income eligibility
  • Homelessness or Foster Care
  • A Parent with Limited Education
  • Student receives Special Education Services.

For more information or to apply, visit the FCPS PreK website, email fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu, or call the PreK Office at 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).

¡El programa PreK y Early Head Start de FCPS ya está aceptando solicitudes para el año escolar 2026-27!

Somos un programa de educación infantil de alta calidad para familias que cumplen con los requisitos. El programa de PreK es dia completa y los espacios son limitados. El programa PreK prioriza a los niños de 4 años cumplidos antes del 30 de septiembre, pero también acepta solicitudes para niños de 3 años cumplidos antes de esa fecha.

Su familia puede calificar para PreK o Early Head Start si:

• Vivir en el condado de Fairfax
• PreK: Tiene un hijo que tendrá 3 o 4 años antes del 30 de septiembre
• Early Head Start: Tiene un niño de 0 a 2 años de edad y mujeres embarazadas que viven en las áreas de Reston, Herndon, y Springfield
• Tiene un estudiante(s) con factores de riesgo económico y educativo como:
• Elegibilidad por ingresos
  
  • Sin hogar o acogida temporal
  • Un padre con educación limitada
  • El estudiante recibe servicios de educación especial

Para obtener más información, visite el sitio web, llame a la Oficina de PreK: 703-208-7900 (Inglés), 703-208-7901 (Español), o envia un correo electrónico: fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu.

June Is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

In the month of June, we recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we reaffirm and uphold the dignity of LGBTQIA+ people. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are. Visit our LGBTQIA+ Student Resources and Supports webpage. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

Parent Resources

Calendar Survey

FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all caregivers and FCPS staff will receive an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey.

Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.

Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary