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Two Early Releases This Week: Three Hours Early on Wednesday; Two Hours Early on Friday!Our next regular Early Release Wednesday will be THIS WEDNESDAY, March 25. Students will be released three hours early that day at 1:05 p.m. As usual, we will offer supervised activities after school for those families with child-care hardship for this Early Release Wednesday. To plan for our after-school Wednesday groups this month, we will follow parent responses provided for the Early Release on last month. If you need to change your child’s plans from last month, please call the school office at 703-924-7700 as soon as possible. You may also reach out via email to our family liaison Melanie Crosby Hardy at macrosby@fcps.edu. If we do not hear from you, we will send your child home as previously directed. On Friday, March 27, we will have our End-of-Quarter 2-Hour Early Release. There will be NO after-school supervision for students. ALL students will be dismissed at 2:05 p.m. to go home or to their regular after-school care provider.
 Calling All Kindergarteners for the 2026-27 School Year! Join Us for an Orientation on Wednesday, March 25, at 3:30 p.m.!Doors will open at 3:15 for sign-in in the office. Please bring a photo ID.Do you have a child at home ready to start kindergarten next year? If so, now is the time to let us know your little lion will be coming to Lane! Registration for the 2026-27 school year is now underway, and we want to hear from you! A Kindergarten Orientation for our littlest new Lane Lions and their families will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. At this meeting, we will provide a general overview of the kindergarten program as well as a chance to meet the teachers and ask questions. While parents/guardians attend the session in the gym, children will visit kindergarten classrooms. There’s an easy five-step process to register a child for kindergarten:
You can read more about the registration process here. For additional information, please contact Sook Fan Simpson, our school registrar, at sksimpson@fcps.edu. If you don’t have a rising kindergartener yourself, please share this information with friends and neighbors who do.
Try Online Registration!Online registration for the 2026-27 school year is open for all grades, kindergarten through 12th grade. It’s the quickest way to start the process! Learn how to begin the online registration process here. When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account. If you’d like more information, please visit Lane’s Kindergarten Registration page on our school website:https://lanees.fcps.edu/announcements/kindergarten-registration-2026-27-now-open.
“Countdown to Kindergarten: Supporting a Smooth Transition” Webinar on Friday, March 27, 10 a.m.Is your child heading to kindergarten this fall? Join FCPS staff for “Countdown to Kindergarten,” a virtual event designed to help families prepare for this exciting transition! The webinar will take place on Friday, March 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. During this webinar, families will learn practical tips and essential information to support their child's smooth and successful start to kindergarten in Fairfax County Public Schools. Register to receive the event link.
If you need further assistance or have questions, please feel free to contact:
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to Lane Elementary School soon! End-of-Quarter Spirit Day on Friday, March 27To finish up the quarter with a bit of fun this Friday, the SCA has rescheduled one of its spirit days from the end of last quarter, which got snowed out by the big January storm. The theme is "What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?" Students are encouraged to dress for their dream future. We hope your child will participate!
Spring Break Is Next Week, March 30, through April 3! Student Holidays April 6 and 10Spring Break is next week! School and the office will be CLOSED Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3. In addition, Monday, April 6, is a Teacher Workday, and students DO NOT REPORT. This student holiday is to provide time for teachers for end-of-quarter paperwork and professional development. School will reopen for students at the regular time on Tuesday, April 7. That same week, Friday, April 10, is a School Planning Day. Students are off this day as well to allow time for staff to participate in professional development. School will resume on Monday, April 13, at the regular time.
Help Build Our Yellow Brick Road of Reading During Spring Break!Our celebration of reading continues, and we invite all of our families to share about what they're reading over Spring Break to help us lengthen our Yellow Brick Road. Just fill out this simple Google form: https://forms.gle/k2TN3i8TN3ksYTRFA. All formats—paper, digital, audio, etc.—count! Please do NOT include items read for work or school. Include any and all reading by family members (individual or together). Under “Other” on the form, please add as many other non-school/work items as you can think of. There are so many things to be read!
You’re Invited to Lane’s 30th Anniversary Celebration—Friday, April 17, 6 to 7:30 p.m.This year, Lane Elementary is celebrating 30 years of learning and leading with pride, and we want our entire school community—past, present, and future—to be a part of those festivities. On Friday, April 17—30 years to the day of Lane’s official dedication ceremony—we will all come together for a 30th Birthday Bash. We’ll have games, music, appearances by former administrators and other special guests, and the chance to catch up with old Lane friends and maybe make some new ones. Food and drink will be available for purchase, or you are welcome to bring your own picnic. You can also bring lawn chairs and lawn games to add to the fun. Watch Wednesday Folders this week for a flyer for the event. Please feel free to share the information with other Lane families or friends that you know. We want the word to ROAR from mouth to mouth to bring as many lions as possible back to the den. The entire week before the big birthday bash, we will celebrate Lane history in a variety of ways during the school day. Our plans include a pep rally, commemorative classroom banners, pop-up appearances by Mr. Paws, and lots of celebration. Thanks to the PTA for cosponsoring and supporting this event so generously!
We Want Your Feedback! Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian QuestionnaireOn Monday, April 6, parents and guardians of Lane Elementary will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity to share anonymous feedback about our school’s leadership and environment. Topics covered in the survey include:
The questionnaire will be open April 6 through April 19 and will be collected online. When you receive the email invitation, please take a few minutes to complete it. Your input is valuable and helps shape the future of our school. Thank you for your time and feedback!
2025-2026 Yearbooks Now on Sale! Price Increases This Friday!The early-bird discount on yearbooks ends this Friday, March 27. The basic book is just $18 now, but the price will go up to $22 at the end of this week. So, order now and save! You can have your child’s name printed on the cover for an additional $5. Ordering is simple: Just go http://www.buytheyearbook.com, put in Lane Yearbook School ID #732283, and pay with your credit card. All orders are online only. PLEASE NOTE: There most likely will not be any additional books for sale in June. If you want your child to have a yearbook, please order one now.
No School for Students on April 21 Due to Statewide ElectionThere will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, because of the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled. Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
FCPS PreK and Early Head Start Now Accepting Applications for 2026-27 School Year
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PTA News
March and April Restaurant Nights Coming Soon!
The PTA is kicking off its spring line-up of restaurant days/nights with a new addition to our community and an old neighborhood favorite.
On Tuesday, March 24, and Wednesday, March 25—all day long—Quickway Japanese Hibachi, one of the newest businesses in town, will be supporting Lane Elementary by donating a percentage of Lane sales back to our school. Check out the menu at https://quickwayhibachi.com and start planning dinner! Make sure to bring the flyer.
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In April, it's back to the comfort of an old favorite—Chick-Fil-A! The Kingstowne location is hosting Lane for Restaurant Nights next month on both Tuesday, April 21, and Wednesday, April 22, from 4 to 9 p.m. Dine-in, drive-thru, and mobile orders count; just be sure to mention Lane Spirit Night so we receive credit. If placing a mobile order, use the code word "Lions" to ensure we get credit.
Spring Cub Club Registration Is Now Open!
Registration for the PTA’s spring session of before- and after-school enrichment classes is open through Wednesday, April 1. Programs run April 8 through May 29. Options this session include Crochet Club, Craft Club, Sports Club, Flag Football, and more!
Spots are limited, so check out the opportunities and sign up soon! Visit this link for more information and to register: https://lanepta.givebacks.gives/spring2026/Campaign/Details.
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