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Message from the HSA
The school year is off to a great start, thanks in part to our wonderful Lafayette community. As we wrap up our first month of school, we wanted to flag a few housekeeping for you:
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- New Outdoor Info Board - A big shout out goes to Lafayette’s Class of 2017 for donating funds for a new info board located at the corner of Broadbranch Road and Northampton Street. You can find helpful information here, such as the school schedule, lunch menu and your weekly #Choosekind question.
- Library Loft - If you haven't checked it out already, grab your kid and a book and relax in the new comfy fun reading space in the library. The loft was made possible by a bunch of parents who donated at the annual auction. Great appreciation goes out to Lafayette dad, Keith Vaughn for donating architectural services.
- Please plan to attend the first monthly HSA General Meeting this Wednesday, 9/13, at 7pm in the cafetorium. At the meeting, we will share community updates, hear from Dr B and school staff, talk about upcoming events, and provide details on our response to the recent fraudulent use of HSA funds. Babysitting will be provided.
- Our HSA funds many of the vital activities public schools have lost to budget constraints. Without your generous support, Lafayette is unable to offer the well-rounded learning experience that has been a tradition at our school.T he HSA funds our much-loved and well-respected Peace Program; technology equipment; science enrichment classes; art and music programs; athletic uniforms; and much, much more. We ask every Lafayette family to donate at some level and join the HSA - please visit lafayettehsa.org/donate. We thank you in advance for your generous support.
As always, thank you for all that you do! Please don't hesitate to contact us if we can be of any assistance throughout the school year.
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Chris Lisi & Margaret Lidstone
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LSAT and HSA Elections are Coming Up!
Calling all Lafayette Parents and Guardians! The Lafayette Elementary School Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) and Home School Association (HSA) Elections are coming up! Nominations are due May 3rd! Voting begins on May 28th! LSAT: Candidates for the LSAT must be parents or guardians with a student enrolled at Lafayette Elementary School and a deep commitment to promoting high expectations …
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Lafayette Budget Advocacy 2024
Dear Lafayette community, Your advocacy is urgently needed. For many schools across DCPS - including Lafayette - the Mayor’s proposed budget is woefully inadequate. It leaves schools without funds to cover their current staff and having to cut positions. There are two easy, time-sensitive actions we hope you’ll take right now to influence the budget process: Sign this petition to …
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Countdown to the Spring Auction!
The Lafayette Auction is less than a month away! Get your tickets and sponsor a teacher ticket if you are able: https://Lafayette2024.givesmart.com. Looking for kid friendly DC activities? The auction has you covered with Mount Vernon, International Spy Museum, and College Park Aviation Museum tickets along with Planet Word Kreeger Museum memberships. Also check out items from Capitol City Little League, …
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CAPE Encouragement Goody Bag
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Lafayette Student Council is selling CAPE Testing Goody Bags for students in Grades 3, 4, and 5. For $5, students receive a goody bag with fun erasers, a groovy pencil, an encouraging sticker for water bottles or elsewhere, and some mints to enjoy while testing! All proceeds will go towards the 5th Grade Overnight Camping Trip! Orders must be placed on …
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4th & 5th Grade Spring Dance
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Lafayette Student Council presents the 4th & 5th Grade Spring Dance! Come celebrate the start of Spring Break with dancing, snacks, and fun with friends. Tickets must be purchased on or before Thursday, 4/11. No exceptions! Date: Friday, April 12th Place: Cafeteria Time: 3:30-5:00 Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the link below. All proceeds will go towards the 5th Grade Overnight Camping Trip! …
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LSAT Meeting on Wednesday, April 10
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The Lafayette LSAT will meet on Wednesday, 4/10 from 7:30 am – 8:30 am via Teams. The link is below. The agenda is as follows: April 10th LSAT Agenda - LSAT and HSA election schedule and tasks - Update on budget (if there is new information) - Reminder of the enrollment deadline - Proposed agenda for May and June meetings - Community …
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Calling all 3rd Grade parents!
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The morning drop-off line is staffed by Lafayette parents, and each month we ask parents from a specific grade to volunteer. We have run through all of the grades, so this month we are circling back around to 3rd grade to ask for volunteers. This will begin on Monday, April 1st. For those of you not familiar with this volunteer opportunity, it involves showing up at 8:25am at …
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Lafayette Auction 101
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Lafayette's Annual Auction will be Saturday, May 4, from 7:00-10:00 PM at Lafayette Elementary School! Adults-Only Cocktail Soiree & Online Auction https://Lafayette2024.givesmart.com All proceeds benefit the Lafayette HSA WHAT IS THE LAFAYETTE AUCTION? All Lafayette families are invited to attend this adults-only outdoor event on Saturday, May 4, 7:00 - 10:00 PM (rain or shine)! During cocktail hour, attendees will enjoy …
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Peace Survey + Mindful Monday
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Help increase the peace in and out of school by taking an anonymous 2-minute survey. Don't forget to join our next Mindful Monday on April 29th from 8:15-30am in the Peace Room. Questions? Contact Mr. Goldman.
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Mental Health Team News
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The Lafayette Mental Health Team (MHT) is excited to share this month’s MHT Newsletter (Spanish version here) discussing Disability Awareness and Autism Acceptance. Please be sure to join us for the HSA General Meeting on Monday, April 8th for our Speaker Program on How to Talk to Your Kids About Disability. The meeting will be held via Zoom from 7:00-8:00pm. The program will discuss …
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LSAT Information Session: Tuesday, April 9
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We know that Lafayette is only the best it can be with the support of the entire school community. One way that we ensure our community is working together to support our children is through the Local School Advisory Team (LSAT). The LSAT is a group of elected and appointed members for every DCPS school. The parents, guardians, teachers, non-instructional staff, …
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Last Call for Auction Party Sponsors!
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One of Lafayette’s beloved auction traditions is providing a variety of parties for kids and adults. These parties take place throughout the spring and the following fall and are a great opportunity to mix with other Lafayette families. In the past, adult parties have included events like a North Carolina bluegrass and BBQ, wine and whiskey tasting, crab feast, and a murder mystery party. …
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Principal Transition 2024-2025
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Dear Lafayette Elementary School, As I wrote you last week I hope that this letter finds each of you well. Serving as principal of Lafayette Elementary has been such an unparalleled experience. It is with mixed feelings that I send this letter to inform you that I have accepted an opportunity to lead another school within DC Public Schools (DCPS) …
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HSA Belonging Committee: DREAM TOWN Book Event with the Author This Thursday
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Join the Lafayette HSA Belonging Committee for a conversation with parents and caregivers about the new book DREAM TOWN: Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity. The author is Laura Meckler, a longtime Lafayette mom and native of Shaker Heights, the suburb of Cleveland where she grew up. Her book explores the question of whether a well-intentioned group of …
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Please Complete the DCPS Panorama Survey
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Attention Lafayette Families! DCPS has launched the 2024 Panorama Survey, which measures social emotional learning, satisfaction, and engagement across staff, families, and students. Share your perspective by completing the survey: bit.ly/dcpsfamily
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Submit a design for the yearbook art contest!
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Create a cover design for our YEARBOOK! WINNERS FROM EVERY GRADE LEVEL! Your colorful designs are due by Thursday, April 11th to either Ms. Perll or Ms. McLaughlin:) Guidelines: Use printer paper VERTICALLY. You can use color in your design but leave some space for us to add a title. Think school, Lafayette Bears, and kids having fun as you are …
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Community Notices
The Smartest Girl in the World at Imagination Stage
Imagination Stage kicks off its 2017 theatre season with The Smartest Girl in the World (ages 6 and up) by DC playwright, Miriam Gonzales. The show runs October 7 through October 29. Below is a synopsis of the play. Please call Imagination Stage (301-280-1660) or go online for tickets! Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.
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The Smartest Girl in the World
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October 7-29, 2017
By Miriam Gonzales
Directed by Kathryn Chase Bryer
Best for Ages 6+
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Studious Leo and his younger sister Lizzy couldn’t be more different. But, the two share dreams of becoming successful and making life easier for their overworked parents. When Mami and Papi forbid Leo to accept a place on his school’s TV Challenge team due to his chronic illness, Lizzy studies up to compete in his stead. But, the plan backfires when Leo feels jealous rather than grateful. Can Lizzy win the competition and regain her brother’s love?
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Book Fair at Politics & Prose to benefit the Episcopal Center for Children
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Sunday, September 17, 2017 10am – 8pm
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Book Fair to Benefit The Episcopal Center for Children, a non-profit, non-denominational, private day treatment center and special education program for emotionally troubled children and their families from the greater Washington metropolitan area.
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Politics & Prose will donate 20% of your full priced purchases on 9/17/17 to The Episcopal Center for Children
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Submissions for next week's issue should be emailed to news@lafayettehsa.org. Submissions are due by 9:00 p.m. on Sundays. Submissions received after this time will be included in the following issue, unless instructed otherwise.
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