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Posted by Jenny on May 13, 2013
The HSA presented it’s proposed budget for 2013-14 at the last general meeting on May 9. If you were unable to make it to the meeting, please review the budget and send any comments or suggestions to Gayle Moseley or Jenny Murray by May 29. The final budget...
Posted by Jenny on May 10, 2013
Thanks to all of the parents who attended last night’s election meeting or who voted by proxy. And thanks also to the Election Committee (Amy Kurtz and Mona Benach) and the Nominations Committee (Liz Wieser, Bethany Velasco, Holly Idelson, Josh Engel and Eden...
Posted by Jenny on Mar 29, 2013
The Lafayette Spring Fair “Cirque de Lafayette” was enjoyed by the entire community last weekend. Thank you to Barbara Noguera, Marilyn Kitzes, Julie Maner and Kristi Teems for chairing this wonderful event. Many thanks also to the category chairs and...
Posted by Jenny on Mar 19, 2013
DCPS is considering possible changes to school boundaries and feeder patterns. A group of parents and community members has been following the issue and gathering data. Click here to read more about what they’ve learned and to sign a letter in support of...
Thursday, May 23rd @ 7:00pm at Lafayette. Councilmember David Catania, the chairperson of the DC Council’s Committee on Education, will share his vision for education in the city, and then open it up to questions from parents. All members of the Lafayette...
Arts Nights are coming up! Arts Night 1, on Thursday May 16th, includes Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st grades, Beginner and Advanced Band, Guitar and Percussion Ensembles, and the Step Team. Arts Night 2, on Thursday May 30th, includes 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades, Strings...
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Are you thinking of renovating or adding on to your home? “Imagine the Possibilities” while taking a tour of 7 homes in the Lafayette community to see first-hand what is possible for your home. Homeowners will share their experiences...
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Politics & Prose Bookstore
Below are the required and “challenge” (optional) summer reading books for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades.
If you pre-ordered your books, you will need to pick up your books at...
Our students do an amazing job of researching, reporting, and creating these publications! See the lastest editions of Bear Facts, Cub Facts and Sports...
Find out what’s happening in the Art Room! Check out art teacher Laurie McLaughlin’s blog for great pictures and updates on what the classes are working on.
You can also visit our “Arts Integration” page to learn about all the great...
Join Lafayette’s counselors, Rashida Mosby and Jillian Diesner, on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 2:15-3:15pm for an open discussion on the topics listed below. You are invited to share your ideas on each topic. The group may also discuss any...
Are you curious about the Peace Program? Which grades have Peace class? What is the Peace Club? Learn about this dynamic and unique program that teaches children conflict resolution and helps to foster a culture of kindness at our school. >>Teaching Peace...
This Thursday, May 23, 3:30-4:30 in the cafeteria. Cool, eye-catching science experiments – great for all ages! Only $10 at the door and all proceeds benefit the school. See you there!
