The Kindness Krew has two different supply drives going on:
Kindergarten-2nd Grade: Care Bag Supplies for Residents of Nursing Homes.
Grades 3-5: SPCA Supply Drive.
#LESLions #SPCA #NursingHomes
We look forward to seeing you virtually for the Special Education Advisory Committee on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 5:30-6:30pm.
For additional questions or the Zoom link to join the meeting, contact your school's special education liaison.
There's still time to register!!!
Please join us at the upcoming Mental Health Resource Fair, which will take place at James Monroe High School on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This event aims to provide valuable resources and support for our community in promoting mental wellness and resilience. Please register so you don't miss out on this fantastic event.
Check out the various break out session topics that will be covered: Yoga, journaling, Narcan, Teen Talk sessions, Bullying, Grief Support, Healthy Eating habits, the Super Cat Bus, and so much more!
Date and Time: Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: James Monroe High School
Lunch: Lunch will be provided for all attendees.
Booths: Over 20 vendor/booths featuring community partners will offer resources and information.
Keynote Speaker: We are honored to have Stephanie Malia Krause, author of "Whole Child," as our keynote speaker. The first 100 families to register will receive a complimentary copy of her book.
Breakout Sessions: There will be 10 breakout sessions covering various topics related to mental health and well-being.
Live Dance Performance: Enjoy a live dance performance from the group "Dance Louder Than Words." For more information about them, please visit their website.
To register for the event please use the registration link below. Registration ends on April 8, 2024. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to your school counselor, division social workers, or contact your student’s school directly.
Mental Health Resource Fair Registration link: https://fxbg.link/MentalHealthFair
We encourage all families and staff members to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and support each other in nurturing mental wellness within our community.
Today is National Librarian Day. A big thank you to our librarian, Mrs. Gil Mercedes. Thank you for all you do for the students and staff!
#NationalLibrarianDay #LESLions
Mrs. Cobey's Instructional Assistants, Ms. Taylor, Mrs. Castenada and Mr. Snowden.
Ms. Taylor and students learning about firetrucks. Mrs. Castenada and students working in the garden. Mr. Snowden has student enjoying the outdoors.
#LESLions #InstructionAssistants
Join us for a night of Instructional Fun April 11, 2024, at Lafayette Elementary School 5:00-6:30 p.m. Don't forget to register for dinner by April 4, 2024.
#LESLions #SOLReview #Readingand MathGames
Reminder: Spring Pictures Thursday April 4, 2024. Make sure students have order form and payment.
#LESLions #SpringPictures
On Monday, April 8, the rare solar eclipse will occur at the end of the school day for some students and while others will be transitioning home either by bus, car, or walking. Our concern is everyone’s safety. We know it would be tempting for some students to look at the sun which could cause injury without eye protection. We also know that many parents would like to experience the solar eclipse with their children. For these reasons, we will close schools early on Monday, April 8. This early dismissal will allow students to arrive home safely.
Elementary schools will dismiss at 12:45pm and middle and high schools will dismiss at 12:00pm. Preschool Programs will dismiss at 12:00pm.
We hope students and families take the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary, natural phenomenon. More information on safe viewing will be coming to our FCPS families.
❤️FCPS James Famer Scholars (3-8 Graders) on a Field Trip last Saturday at the Fredericksburg Area Museum!
Lafayette Lions recently showcased their ingenuity in a contest for Digital Learning Day 2024. The contest tasked students with either crafting an ideal digital learning device or producing a Public Service Announcement addressing a pertinent real-world digital issue.
April is our diversity month! Each school will have different events throughout the month. Please pay attention to your school’s communications and calendar about these events.
As a division, we will have a trivia contest, a family event, and our Multicultural week from April 22nd to the 26th. This year we will be celebrating the 53 countries where our students have been born by wearing specific colors!
Monday April 22nd: yellow and red
Tuesday April 23rd: white and green
Wednesday April 24th: blue and white
Thursday April 25th: blue and red
Friday April 26th: red and white
More information about the other events will be posted in the following weeks!
Reminder: Tonight is the Championship Basketball game Layette Elementary School versus Hugh Mercer Elementary School, at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
#LESLions #ChampionshipBasketballGame
🗓️Kindergarten Registration Night
Kindergarten provides experiences for children to grow and develop through play and interaction. It also allows children to become confident learners in a safe and supported environment, providing a framework of belonging, being and becoming.
Mark your calendars for Kindergarten Registration Night.
Hugh Mercer: April 11, 5 PM - 7 PM
Lafayette: April 16, 5 PM - 7 PM
See the flyer for more information.
Thank you to everyone that came out to Spirit Night at Sweet Frog! LES students and families enjoyed a sweet treat and supported Lafayette Elementary School.
#SpiritNight #LESLions #SweetFrog
Attendance Fairies visited Ms. Hurley's first grade class.
#AttendanceFairies #LESLions #FirstGrade
On March 20th the Connections Resource Center hosted a family event where parents were able to have one on one conversations with teachers and administrators about their children with the help of interpreters. Parents also learned how to translate school documents and information on the website using Google Translate. Some of the topics discussed were school attendance, the principals' weekly message, school events, transportation changes, and students' grades, among others. Teachers, administrators, and parents shared a meal together and got to meet each other to continue building a stronger relationship among our multilingual families.
📰Superintendent’s event gives city students a seat at the community table
Click here👉 https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2024/03/27/superintendents-event-gives-city-students-a-seat-at-the-community-table/
Last Call!! The Lafayette SCA Mystery Egg sales will continue through this Friday, March 29! Get yours while they last.
#LESLions #SCA
Please join us at the upcoming Mental Health Resource Fair, which will take place at James Monroe High School on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This event aims to provide valuable resources and support for our community in promoting mental wellness and resilience. Please register so you don't miss out on this fantastic event.
Check out the various break out session topics that will be covered: Yoga, journaling, Narcan, Teen Talk sessions, Bullying, Grief Support, Healthy Eating habits, the Super Cat Bus, and so much more!
Here are some highlights of what you can expect:
Date and Time: Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: James Monroe High School
Lunch: Lunch will be provided for all attendees.
Booths: Over 20 vendor/booths featuring community partners will offer resources and information.
Keynote Speaker: We are honored to have Stephanie Malia Krause, author of "Whole Child," as our keynote speaker. The first 100 families to register will receive a complimentary copy of her book.
Breakout Sessions: There will be 10 breakout sessions covering various topics related to mental health and well-being.
Live Dance Performance: Enjoy a live dance performance from the group "Dance Louder Than Words." For more information about them, please visit their website.
To register for the event please use the registration link below. Registration ends on April 8, 2024. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to your school counselor, division social workers, or contact your student’s school directly.
Mental Health Resource Fair Registration link: https://fxbg.link/MentalHealthFair
We encourage all families and staff members to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and support each other in nurturing mental wellness within our community.
A year in kindergarten provides your child with the opportunity to learn patience, as well as the ability to take turns, share, and listen to others — all social and emotional learning skills that he will use through his school years and beyond.
🗓️Mark your calendars for Kindergarten Registration Night.
Hugh Mercer: April 11, 5 PM - 7 PM
Lafayette: April 16, 5 PM - 7 PM
See the flyer for more information.