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Upcoming Laurel Ridge Events Thursday, September 17 - Back to School Night (see below)

Principal's Message Greetings Laurel Ridge Families, What an incredible first week of school we have had here at Laurel Ridge! The energy and joy throughout our hallways have been contagious, and our staff was absolutely thrilled to welcome our students back into the building. We were even honored by a special visit from our Superintendent, Dr. Reid, who walked our halls and left deeply impressed by the active teaching and learning already taking place on day one. This year, our community is embracing a powerful new theme: Belong. Believe. Become. We are placing an intentional focus on ensuring every single child feels a deep sense of belonging, because when students know they are safe, valued, and connected, their potential to learn and grow becomes limitless. Our Lions also proved how capable and attentive they are by seamlessly navigating our very first practice fire drill on Wednesday, a great start to keeping our school safe! Speaking of safety, I’ve been distributing reminders about neighborhood parking, expectations for walkers, and Kiss & Ride procedures.  Safety is our highest priority and some observed practices at arrival and dismissal put our students and families at risk of danger.  We ask that all walkers use the crosswalk, stay on the sidewalk, and refrain from walking across the bus loop.  Thank you for your incredible partnership, enthusiasm, and support in making this first week such a resounding success. Have a restful, safe weekend, Lions! Megan Counts Laurel Ridge Principal

A Message From PTA: T-Shirt Size Form Needed for All Students Please help us to plan a GREAT year for students by taking just a few minutes to complete the PTA's "shirt size form" at https://forms.gle/ceYkNSbm4rQitsi76. ALL students receive a free shirt during our Boosterthon fundraiser in October. We can only guarantee the desired size if the form is submitted by Friday, September 10th. You may also choose to add your contact information for the PTA-maintained Family Directory. This directory will be your go-to resource for planning play dates and birthday parties! It may also be utilized by class parents for communication and activities. This is school-wide and is different from any lists your class may be organizing. We plan to make it available on our website by late September. We will need one form response per student. If you have more than one student enrolled at LRES, please complete this form separately for each child so we can ensure accurate information for each student. For questions, e-mail us at hello@laurelridgepta.org

Student ID Cards for Laurel Ridge

Bus Riders

We have distributed student ID cards to all our students who ride the school bus.

ID cards are attached to your child’s backpack and can be tucked into the backpack when not needed.  It should be brought to the bus each day. 

Students who have student ID cards should begin tapping as they board and exit the bus. Only students who use FCPS transportation services will be provided with a student ID card at this time.

We ask for your patience! Bus drivers are checking in students and may need some extra time at each bus stop while they do this. The transportation team is working hard to minimize any potential delays.

Learn more about the bus navigation and student ID cards.

Parent Digital Consent 

Remember to Complete Permission Forms for School Resources

Families can now easily grant consent 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 login. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of a variety of resources, including online educational tools, school counseling services, and more.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Transportation Patience and Safety

Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your child’s bus. 

If your child’s bus is delayed, you may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Please contact the Transportation Office at 703-349-7000 with any additional questions. For concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact the FCPS Office of Safety and Security at 571-423-2000. 

Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE to make sure you receive email messages about bus delays.  

Opt In or Out to Student Devices Being Sent Home for Grades 1-6

New this year, families can opt out of having student laptops sent home with their student. 

• If you do not want your student to bring their FCPS-issued device home, please toggle the Opt Out button to a check mark and confirm by pressing Save Selection.

• If you would like your student to bring their FCPS device home, no toggle action is needed. Confirm by pressing Save Selection. 

Students whose families opt out will continue to have access to an FCPS-issued device during the school day. Please reach out to your student’s teacher to understand expectations for homework and any learning activities that may require access to technology outside of the school day.

SIS ParentVUE

Are you working your way through back-to-school forms and checklists? Make sure you have a SIS ParentVUE account for your family and log in to find important forms and updates. 

• Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in ParentVUE. To update your contact information in ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon. 

• Submit daylong absences by clicking “Report Absence.” Check your child’s immunization records and submit updates. Please visit the How to Submit Immunization Documentation webpage for step-by-step instructions. 

If you do not have a ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

FCPS Mobile App

Have Children in Multiple FCPS Schools?