The Sunshine Scoop
Dear Louise Archer Families,
It has been wonderful to see your children at school this week! Our students have been learning new routines, meeting new people, and settling into the school year. We have loved getting to know them—or welcoming them back after summer break.
Please mark your calendars for Back to School Night on September 9, 2026! This adults-only event is an opportunity to hear directly from your child’s teacher about the year ahead. We hope to see you there! More information is provided below.
Thank you for your continued partnership as we begin this new school year. We look forward to a wonderful year of S.H.I.N.E.-ing together!
Sincerely,
Liz Noto, Principal
Tory Swanson, Assistant Principal
Important: There is a 3-hour early release dismissal confirmation form buried deep in ParentVUE. To make it easier for you to provide us with information about your child’s 3-hour early release dismissal plan, please complete our Google Form as soon as possible. We'll handle the rest!
Only one form should be submitted per family. If you have more than one student at Louise Archer, use the sections labeled Student 1, Student 2, Student 3, and so on. Please have each student’s ID number handy.
Early Release Wednesdays are September 30, November 18, January 13, and April 7. Families will receive a reminder one week before each early release to confirm dismissal plans. Due to student safety, changes will not be accepted on the day of early release. Thank you!
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Back to School Night is coming soon: September 9th! We will host two identical sessions for this event.
- 6:00 - 6:35 - K-6 (Session 1)
- 6:45 - 7:15 pm - K-6 (Session 2
Specialists, Specials Teachers, and other guests will be available from 6-7:15p in the cafeteria. We encourage you to allow yourself a little time to stop by and explore the cafeteria.
Each classroom will present the same information in Sessions 1 and 2, so you can choose which one is most convenient for you to attend. We will provide you a copy of the presentation slides if you are unable to attend on this evening.
Sessions will be held in your child's classroom. This is an adults-only event. If you need an interpreter for this event, please reach out to our Family Liaison, Maria Rodriguez at mrrodriguez4@fcps.edu
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Many Permission Forms Now Available Online
Families can now easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account and parents can easily opt in or opt out their child from a variety of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, tutoring services, and how student information is managed.
Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system.
If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact the school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
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Volunteer at Louise Archer
Are you interested in volunteering at Louise Archer Elementary School? Whether you have a few hours or more, your time and talents can support our students' educational experiences. Opportunities range from mentoring to assisting with school events and activities. Become a part of our vibrant community and help shape the future by volunteering at Louise Archer Elementary School!
Follow this link to the FCPS Volunteer page for more information and the sign-up link! Volunteers who completed this process for the 2025-26 school year do not have to reapply.
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 Join us on Thursday, September 3rd at Madison High School for this year's County Fair and the first home Football game of the season! The Warhawks host the Lake Braddock Bruins, which kicks off at 7 p.m. The event is a pyramid & community celebration with a variety of activities and games for all ages (cotton candy, face painting, obstacle course, meet the mascot, and much more). The event culminates with the annual “Warhawk Rush” as our Louise Archer students and other pyramid students race across the football field, being cheered on by the Vienna Community. Gates open @ 5 p.m. and the “Warhawk Rush” begins @ ~6:50 p.m. Ticket prices will be $7 adults, $5 students. This gives attendees unlimited access to all games/activities as well as admission into the game.
In Case You Missed It:
- All students will be required to have a school-provided ID card to ride the bus this year. Most cards have been distributed. Learn the latest news with the new transportation system and student ID cards.
- Join the PTA! Memberships are good for one school year. Go to: https://louisearcherpta.givebacks.com/shop
- Experience an easier way to view your child’s school menus with MealViewer
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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 3: County Fair at Madison High School 5:00-7:00p
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September 4-6: School Closed for Labor Day
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September 9: Back to School Night (6:00-7:30p - parents/guardians only)
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September 21: School Closed for Yom Kippur
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September 30: Early Release Wednesday
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