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Greetings Laurel Ridge Families,
Happy Friday! It has been a whirlwind of a week here at Laurel Ridge. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our entire community for your incredible patience and flexibility as we navigated snow days and two-hour delays. Seeing our students’ smiling faces back in the hallways, even with a later start, truly warms up these chilly mornings. While the groundhog may have seen his shadow recently, I think I speak for all of us when I say we are hoping those six more weeks of winter come with a little less shoveling!
Today marks the official and extended end of the 2nd quarter. Next week, we look forward to the Band Concert on Monday and the Chorus Concert on Thursday. All week long, we will be celebrating Kindness Week with themed spirit days. This is a wonderful opportunity to remind our students that small, intentional acts of compassion are the foundation of a safe and supportive school culture. And don’t forget… next Friday, February 13th, marks the 100th day of school!
Thank you for your continued partnership and for making Laurel Ridge such a special place to learn.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Megan Counts
Laurel Ridge Elementary Principal
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Upcoming Laurel Ridge Events
Monday, February 9 - Friday, February 13 - Spirit Week! (See below)
Monday, February 16 - Holiday Presidents' Day
Tuesday, February 17 - Student Holiday
Wednesday, February 25 - 3 Hour early Release 12:55pm
Saturday, March 14 - Run for the Ridge! (see below)
Friday, March 20 - Holiday Eid al-Fitr
Wednesday, March 25 - 3 Hour early Release 12:55pm
Friday, March 27 - 2 Hour early Release 1:55pm
Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3 - Spring Break
Monday, April 6 - Student Holiday
Friday, April 10 - Student Holiday - Rising Kindergartener Orientation 9am
Wednesday, April 29 - 3 Hour early Release 12:55pm
Wednesday, May 20 - 3 Hour early Release 12:55pm
Monday, May 25 - Holiday Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 26 - Student Holiday
Wednesday, May 27 - Holiday Eid al-Adha
Wednesday, June 17 - Last Day of School 1:55 Dismissal
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Spirit Week!
Laurel Ridge is celebrating Kindness with a Spirit Week from Feb 6-10!
Run for the Ridge is Back!
Laurel Ridge families are invited to join us for our annual neighborhood fun run on Saturday, March 14. We begin with warm-ups led by our fantastic PE Teachers, and then cheer on our youngest Lions as they run the Kindergarten Dash. Then our runners race through the neighborhood as Lucky and staff members cheer them on!
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What: 5K fun run and Kindergarten dash
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Who: All Laurel Ridge Families and Staff
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When: Saturday, March 14th
8:00 am - warmups
8:15 am - Kindergarten Dash
8:30 am - 5K Run
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Where: Meet at the Laurel Ridge bus loop. Kindergarteners will run 40
yards. 5K runners will run 4 times around the block.
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Why: To raise money for our school and have fun!
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How: Your t-shirt purchase serves as your race registration. Be sure to read the waiver on the website before ordering. Please click here to order your shirt(s) and complete your race registration. **Please note - registration/sales end on 2/17.
If you have any questions, please contact Kellie Prosser at
kaprosser@fcps.edu.
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Preorder Your Yearbook!
Sales for our 2025-26 yearbook are open!
If you would like a copy of the 2025-26 Laurel Ridge Yearbook, preorder here: yearbookordercenter.com and use school code 29286.
Yearbooks cost $22 and will be sent home with students the last week of school.
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It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
Kindergarten helps children learn and practice the social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives.
Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, in the spring. Eligible children can be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps schools prepare and ensure they have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school.
If your child will attend our school, please gather necessary documents and complete registration forms as soon as possible. Register your child today! Contact our Laurel Ridge registrar at 703-426-3700 with any questions.
FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, please visit the FCPS Registration webpage.
Kindergarten Orientation
Learn About Kindergarten at Laurel Ridge
Our Kindergarten Orientation is being held on Friday, April 10th, from 9:00 – 10:30 to give parents of students entering Laurel Ridge in August an opportunity to learn more about kindergarten at our school. If your kindergartener is registered at Laurel Ridge, you and your student are welcome to join us!
We recognize that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten.
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Help Keep Laurel Ridge Phone-Free!
Please remind your student that cell phones and personal devices (AirPods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell). Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool.
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school. Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including consequences for cell phone policy violations and exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call our front office at 703-426-3700.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
From February 18 to March 19, 2026, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
Warm Up FCPS – Divisionwide Spirit Day
Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Friday, February 20.
FCPS Office of the Ombuds
The Office of the Ombuds engages with families, students, and staff to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help answer questions, offer options to resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters. Anyone seeking assistance from the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, text 571-496-8284, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit the ombuds webpage, where you may submit a question. Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
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