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November 21, 2017
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Being Thankful...and Giving

We hope everyone will have a happy Thanksgiving on Thursday! The HSA is thankful for all the donations given so far by parents this year. Those funds support the Peace Program, enrichment programs and so much more. In fact, here's what your donation dollars can buy:
  • $15,000 pays for 1st-5th grade choir instruction
  • $3,000 pays for the science-night expo
  • $2,500 pays for professional development opportunities for teachers
  • $1000 pays for a quarter of art supplies for our incredible art program
  • $500 supports field day activities
  • $150 helps Lafayette students-in-need participate in activities and field trips
  • $75 pays for one student’s Peace instruction for the year
If you haven't yet donated this year, click here to give now! Not sure if you have donated? Click here.

We are 40% towards our goal of $150,000 -- please give today! (Remember- paying your class activity fee is separate from donating to the HSA.)

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Principal Transition 2024-2025

March 28, 2024 Dear Lafayette Elementary School, 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) and will not …

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HSA Belonging Committee: DREAM TOWN Book Event with the Author This Thursday

HSA Belonging Committee: DREAM TOWN Book Event with the Author This Thursday
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

Please Complete the DCPS Panorama Survey
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!

Submit a design for the yearbook art contest!
Announcing an exciting new art contest! 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 …

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Peace Survey + Mindful Monday

Peace Survey + Mindful Monday
Thank you students and parents who attended our first Mindful Monday. We hope you can join our next one on Monday, April 29th from 8:15-30am in the Peace Room. All community members are invited! Plus, the Peace program wants to hear from you. Share your observations of peaceful behaviors in your child(ren) to help us increase the peace in and out of …

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HSA General Meeting & How To Talk To Your Kids About Disability Speaker Program

HSA General Meeting & How To Talk To Your Kids About Disability Speaker Program
Time: Monday, April 8 7 PM - 8 PM via Zoom How to Talk to Your Kids About Disability Overview: Empowering parents with effective strategies and insights, 'How to Talk to Your Kids About Disability' explores navigating conversations around disability with sensitivity, openness, and inclusivity, fostering understanding and acceptance. Our speakers: Kristine Nellenbach is the program coordinator for Resource Finder, a project …

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HSA 2024-2025 Volunteer Needs! Sign Up Now! 

HSA 2024-2025 Volunteer Needs! Sign Up Now! 
We have a lot of open roles and especially need volunteer leads for this spring's Arts Night and next year for Communications co-leads, Tuesday Bulletin team members and Fundraising/Bear Fund! Check out this survey for more information about openings. The Lafayette HSA's efforts are more important than ever to build community and fundraise to offset costs that will allow for more funding for staffing. Please consider …

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Pi Day 2024 Results

Pi Day 2024 Results
It was an exciting Pi Day in the Math Cave as dozens of students gathered to show off their Pi digits on March 13th. A special shout-out goes to kindergarteners Nia Speight and Libby van Grack who stopped by to recite. We might have to add in a kindergarten competition next year! The winners are listed below, but we are …

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March Cub Facts is here!

March Cub Facts is here!
Enjoy the stories, poems, and activities in this magazine created by our 4th and 5th Grade students!

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Community Notices 11/21

K-3 Literacy, Math and Study Skills Tutor Available

I am an experienced teacher and tutor available to provide literacy or math support or enrichment for your K-3 student or to help your child become a more efficient, organized planner. I hold a dual Master’s degree in Early Childhood General and Special Education from Columbia University and have been tutoring elementary-aged students for over a decade. I also have 7 years of experience working as a Kindergarten and Second Grade teacher at a local independent school. I tailor curricula based on your child’s individual needs and learning goals. I am available after school until 6 PM. Please contact me via email if you are interested: Kiira.Lee@gmail.com.

Survey for Lafayette Recreation Center Modernization Project

On October 26th, there was a kick off meeting for the scheduled Lafayette Park Recreation Center Modernization project. The Department of General Services (DGS) and Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Lafayette Park Recreation Center Modernization team members were introduced, as well as member of the design team of Shinberg Levinas Architects and Blue Skye Construction. DPR has not made any decisions on the design nor size of the building.

To ensure that the DGS and DPR are enlisting feedback from residents, a survey has been developed. The results from the survey, the project budget and community input will help guide the discussions moving forward. If you haven't already, please take the survey by clicking here. The survey closes this week.

The Department of General Services will share the results of the survey with the community at the next community meeting, which will be held next month.


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