 What a wonderful start to the school year! It was exciting to welcome our lions this week and see our hallways and classrooms filled with energy, enthusiasm, and lots of smiles. We look forward to building on this strong start in the days and weeks ahead.
Please remind your children that all devices must be off and away from 8:15 - 2:55. Students may not take devices to lunch, recess, or bathrooms and use them during the day.
On Tuesday, all grade 1 - 6 students participated in ROAR assemblies where they learned all about our ROAR expectations and updates to SR&R. We encourage you to ask your child what ROAR stands for and how they can demonstrate these traits throughout school grounds and on the bus. We are also proud of how well our students did during our first fire drill of the school year Thursday. They followed directions quickly, quietly, and safely, showing ROAR in action. On Friday, our 4th, 5th, and 6th graders had a chance to hear the band, chorus, and orchestra from Marshall High School. It is awesome to welcome back some of our Lemon Road alumni for this tradition and to encourage our students to continue choosing musical opportunities.
Thank you for your ongoing support and for trusting us with your children each day. We are grateful to have you as part of our school community and look forward to a positive, engaging, and successful year ahead. Please reach out if you have any questions.
To find out specific information about what your child will be learning this year, check out this FCPS website. This information will also be explained at our Back to School Night on Thursday, September 17. Back to School Night is an adult-only event where parents & guardians get to meet with and hear from their child's teachers.
Hello families! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Tears & Cheers breakfast and the Ice Cream Social last week. Here are our current PTA initiatives:
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Membership: Joining the PTA is a key indicator that you support the school-home partnership that we foster. Come be part of it!
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K-2 PTA Soccer Club: We want all our K-2 students to join the NEW PTA Soccer Club. Teams are forming now, scholarships are available and 75% of registration fees are donated back to the school & PTA.
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Mabel's Labels: We are partnering with Mabel's Labels to help keep your lion organized! You can support our fundraiser "Lemon Road PTA (Falls Church)" and we'll receive 20% commission on all sales.
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DC United Game: Lemon Road is heading to DC United at Audi Field on Saturday, September 19 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $45 to sit together in the Lemon Road section 102. Purchase your ticket(s) HERE.
We Need YOU: We are looking for room parents, Odyssey of the Mind coaches, Science Olympiad coaches, Math Olympiad coaches, and help on any of our PTA committees. Email lemonroadpta@gmail.com to get involved!
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. A continuum of Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services is available to students in Grades K to 12 and is designed to match services to each student’s unique academic needs.
Identification for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services occurs throughout the school year. Full-Time AAP services have two identification cycles:
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Fall identification: Students in grades 3 to 7 who have enrolled in FCPS since January may be referred by October 15th.
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Spring identification: Any FCPS student in Grades 2 to 7 may be referred by December 15th.
For more information, please contact Taylor Argue, AART, at targue@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academics Programs webpage.
FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration in the holistic identification process for AAP services:
- All students in Grade 2 take the Naglieri General Ability Test (NGAT).
- Students in Grades 3 to 6 who do not have a multi-domain ability test score take the NGAT.
- Students in Grades 3 to 6 may retake an ability test one time. Families may request the ability test retake by contacting Jacquelyn Argodale, school testing coordinator, at jhargodale@fcps.edu by September 30th
Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia is returning to Lemon Road Elementary this fall for girls in grades 3–6. This youth development program combines physical activity with lessons on positive thinking, healthy relationships, self-confidence, positive body image, and standing up to peer pressure. The season concludes with a celebratory 5K event that is open to family and friends.
Program Details
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Season: September 21 – November 22, 2026
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Practices: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Lemon Road Elementary
Registration Registration is available online through Girls on the Run of NOVA from now until September 14.
Lemon Road Elementary is hiring a few key positions for the school year. Some of these positions are newly available due to enrollment and student needs. Please send Rose Sanchez (rasanchez@fcps.edu) your resume to be considered for any position below:
- Special Education Teacher (K - 6)
- Special Education Instructional Assistant (K - 6)
- Dining Room Attendant (hourly 10:30 - 1:30)
- Math Interventionist/Tutor (hourly part-time)
Odyssey of the Mind (OM) is where your child works in a team to problem solve. This helps develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and teamwork. OM is open to grades K - 6. Volunteers are needed to coach. We will hold an OM Information Night on Wednesday, September 23 at 7 pm in the Lemon Road Cafeteria.
Click this link to express interest in joining or coaching a team! Questions? Contact Kym Falkler, LRES OM Coordinator, at kfalkler@gmail.com
McLean Dance Team Clinic is coming soon! Don’t miss your spot!
Date & Time: October 12th from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Location: McLean High School
Who: Ages 6 - 13
Cost: $120 per child (snack, performance shirt and new set of poms)
Football Game Performance Opportunity: Friday, October 23rd
Join the McLean High School Dance Team on your day off! At the Dance Clinic, you will learn exciting dance techniques and choreography, a fun dance routine, play games, and get to know the team! You’ll then have the opportunity to perform the fun dance routine during the half-time festivities at Friday night’s Home Football Game with the McLean Dance Team! It’ll be a memorable experience! Please email mhsdanceteamboosters@gmail.com with any questions. Middle school students can earn service hours by assisting with younger dancers at the event (fee still applies).
Registration Link - https://forms.gle/AMvPC71kRbFeMzRD7
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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Monday, August 31: B Week; Patrol Meeting (8:20)
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Tuesday, September 1: Beginning of Year MAP/Math Testing
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Wednesday, September 2: Lockdown Drill (Grades 1-6)
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Friday, September 4: School Holiday (Labor Day)
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Monday, September 7: School Holiday (Labor Day)
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Tuesday, September 8: Student Ambassador Meeting
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Thursday, September 10: Celebrate McLean at McLean HS (3:30 PM)
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Friday, September 11: Polo Day
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Thursday, September 17: LRES Back to School Night
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Friday, September 18: LRES School Spirit Day (navy & yellow)
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Monday, September 21: School Holiday (Rosh Hashanah)
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Wednesday, September 23: OM Interest Meeting 7 PM
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Wednesday, September 30: PTA General Meeting 7 PM
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Friday, October 30: End of Quarter 1; Early Release Day
FCPS 2026 - 2027 School Year Calendar
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