April 25, 2025 Newsletter

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April 25, 2025

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

We hope the spring break was full of rest and excitement that will give us the BOUNCE needed to finish the school year strong! We have many upcoming events that are our typical activities happening at the end of the school year. So, please stay tuned to our upcoming newsletters to come for all the details for these events.

Below are pictures from the 4th grade field trip to the Kennedy Center. They had an amazing time. We love being able to provide these real-world learning experiences with our students!

As we get closer to the last day of school, we begin considering class placement for the 2025-2026 school year. We understand that many families are starting to think about what next year might look like for their students. Parents and caregivers have the best overall knowledge of their student and her/his unique traits. The class placement process is approached very carefully and thoroughly at Laurel Hill ES, and we consider the academic and social needs of each student. In order to provide the best environment for your child, we seek input from both staff and families. With that in mind, we will send out a a questionnaire in next week's issue for your input.

Lastly, please save the date for our STEAM NIGHT to be held Thursday, May 8 from 6-8 pm. Join us for a fun-filled evening celebrating the creativity of artists and the innovation of scientists! Explore student artwork in the gym and experience hands-on science and engineering activities in the cafeteria. Try out robotics, play chess, build bridges, navigate marble runs, make music, and fly airplanes! Discover how Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) work together to solve real-world problems. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to inspire your students and see their talents in action!

Have an amazing weekend! 

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

 Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Kennedy Center

4th graders had a great time at their Field Trip to the Kennedy Center.

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Save the Date:

April: Month of the Military Child, Arab American Heritage & Autism Acceptance Month

April 28-May 1: Scholastic Book Fair

May: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month & Jewish American Heritage Month

May 5-9: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

May 7: National School Nurse Day

May 8: STEAM Night

May 12: 3 hour Early Release-School ends at 1:05pm

May 26: Memorial Day (Holiday-No School)

Parents Need To Know

Book Fair

To volunteer at the Book Fair:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094FACAB2FABF94-56078357-2025#/

To create eWallet: 

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/laurelhillelementaryschool1

TAW Week

Spring SOL Reading, Math, and Science Testing Dates

For your planning purposes and reference, please see the Spring 2025 Standards Of Learning (SOL) Testing Dates.  When possible, please avoid scheduling appointments and/or activities that would prevent your child from arriving at school on time on the days your child(ren) are participating in an SOL Assessment.

Teacher Appreciation week

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Social and Emotional Learning Screener: Parent Reports

Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of March, providing information on their SEL skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

Individual student SEL Screener results are available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.

For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the SEL Screener Results Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.

Attendance Reminders

If your child will be absent or late to school, there are 3 different ways to notify the school. Call (703) 551-5353 and leave a message 24/7 on the Attendance line, email LaurelHillElem.Attendance@fcps.edu or Login to Parent VUE. Additionally, we do not dismiss students after 3:30pm, as it disrupts our end of day schedule. 

☀️ Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas

Attend the FCPS Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School and get a jump on summer learning and fun! At this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth. 

An FCPS Student Program Marketplace will feature student-made goods for sale. Proceeds will support the students’ programs. 

Learn about summer programs and resources available from community and business partners. Enjoy face painting, touring a fire truck, student performances, and much more! For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.

LHES PTA

Please check out the NEW PTA newsletter.  This is a great source for details for upcoming events and how you can support our school!   If you have not yet joined the PTA, please visit https://lhes.givebacks.com/  and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lhespta.

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