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Meet the Principal

Carrie Broquard, known as Dr. B to Lafayette students, has led Lafayette as its principal since 2014. Carrie Broquard began her career in education as a science teacher in Los Angeles, California. Within the Los Angeles Unified School District, Dr. B later served as a chemistry teacher, gifted and talented education coordinator, and an assistant principal. In 2008, she relocated to Normal, IL where she has served as an assistant principal, an emotional - disabilities coordinator, and a clinical assistant professor in educational administration. Dr. B holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry with a minor in education from Bryn Mawr College, as well as both a master’s degree in educational administration and a doctoral degree in educational leadership from the University of California, Los Angeles. On the weekends, Dr. B can be spotted spending time with her two daughters and prepping her camper for upcoming adventures.

In 2008, she relocated to Normal, IL where she has served as an assistant principal, an emotional - disabilities coordinator, and a clinical assistant professor in educational administration. Dr. B holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry with a minor in education from Bryn Mawr College, as well as both a master’s degree in educational administration and a doctoral degree in educational leadership from the University of California, Los Angeles. On the weekends, Dr. B can be spotted spending time with her two daughters and prepping her camper for upcoming adventures.

Meet the Principal

Meet the Principal

Carrie Broquard, known as Dr. B to Lafayette students, has led Lafayette as its principal since 2014. Carrie Broquard began her career in education as a science teacher in Los Angeles, California. Within the Los Angeles Unified School District, Dr. B later served as a chemistry teacher, gifted and talented education coordinator, and an assistant principal.

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Lafayette provides a special learning environment with talented, dedicated teachers and other staff members supported by an active community body. Lafayette's mission is to help our students reach their full potential through creative, challenging, and fun learning experiences in a supportive, nurturing environment. An emphasis on integrating the arts into all subject areas enriches every student's learning experience at Lafayette and beyond.

PK - 5th

Founded in Washington

Founded in Washington

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22 Apr 2024

5th Grade Naturebridge Trip

Make sure to sign up for the 5th Grade Nature Bridge trip on April 29th! The cost is $200 per student and all payments are due by April 24th. Sign up and make your payment here.

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09 Apr 2024

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...

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09 Apr 2024

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...

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09 Apr 2024

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...

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The Bear Fund is the Lafayette HSA’s annual fundraiser that supports the Peace program, teacher supplies, scholarships, and so much more (see the HSA’s budget here). We help address some school costs so Dr. B can focus the bulk of her budget on teachers and student learning.

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SEEKING LAFAYETTE GREETERS FOR SEPTEMBER 15! In a

SEEKING LAFAYETTE GREETERS FOR SEPTEMBER 15!

In an effort to community build and make all Lafayette families feel welcome and valued, the HSA is running the Lafayette Hello program again this year.

The first step of the Lafayette Hello is to simply smile and say hello to each other! To kick off the program, we are looking for Lafayette Greeter volunteers to join us on Friday, September 15 to help greet fellow parents and students during morning line-up.

Can’t make September 15? Sign up for October 13! It’s a quick and easy way to connect and make a difference (bright T-Shirts provided!). To volunteer, please click on the fall volunteer signup genius link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F48A9AD2FA0FD0-lafayette3#/

If you have any questions or need a pep talk, contact Bree Cohen at briannewhelan@gmail.com

Bear Fund Needs You! Learn why at B2S Night! What

Bear Fund Needs You! Learn why at B2S Night!

What's the Bear Fund? Why should I donate? Where do I donate? Get these questions answered at the Bear Fund table in the lobby at Back to School Night tonight and tomorrow! Learn more about this critical means of fundraising for our school and make your donation via check or credit card!

Last year Bear Fund had the highest participation rate ever -- let’s make 23/24 even better! Our goal of $155,000 by Dec 1 is achievable with your support!

Please give a gift that is meaningful to your family. Every donation makes a difference!

Feel good about checking one more thing off your Back to School To-Do list by donating to the Bear Fund today! *Donation link in bio.

SIGN UP FOR FLEX Registration begins on September

SIGN UP FOR FLEX

Registration begins on September 12th at 5 PM. For class information and how to register visit lafayettehsa.org

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT Back to School Night is in p

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Back to School Night is in person and an adults only event. Come get to know your teachers, room parents, and the HSA. It’s also a great night to walk up to school, given the number of families attending!

Dates/Grades:

Wednesday September 6th:
PreK, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 5th grade

Thursday September 7th:
Kindergarten, 3rd grade, 4th grade

Times:

6:00 pm – 6:40 pm– Session 1 in classrooms

6:45 pm – 7:25 pm – Session 2 in classrooms

LAFAYETTE HSA BACK-TO-SCHOOL CHECKLIST Visit Lafa

LAFAYETTE HSA BACK-TO-SCHOOL CHECKLIST

Visit LafayetteHSA.org for more details

REMEMBER TO PAY YOUR CLASS ACTIVITY FEE: The class activity fee pays for costs associated with field trips (buses, etc), field day t-shirts and end-of-year parties.

SIGN UP FOR THE TUESDAY BULLETIN: Get weekly Lafayette news, events and info from Dr. B and the HSA. This is the primary method for receiving important school info for parents and students.

REGISTER FOR THE A to Z DIRECTORY: All families, whether you have had an account in prior years or not, need to register this year to stay in touch.

EXPLORE HSA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!
There are big and small roles. No experience needed!

DONATE TO THE BEAR FUND: The Bear Fund is Lafayette’s annual giving campaign to provide art supplies, the peace program, technology licenses and much more.

SAVE THE DATE!
Movie Night 9/30, HSA General Meeting 10/3, Fall Festival 10/28, Spring Auction 5/4

Calling all 4th Grade parents! The morning drop-o

Calling all 4th Grade parents!

The morning drop-off line is staffed by Lafayette parents, and each month we ask parents from a specific grade to volunteer. The drop-off line for September is assigned to 4th grade and will begin on Tuesday, September 5th.

For those of you not familiar with this volunteer opportunity, it involves showing up at 8:20am at the Northampton St entrance of school, helping the kids out of the cars as quickly as possible, then sending the cars on their way. Kids should only exit the cars on the side closest to the school. It ends when the school doors close at 8:40am. The line happens rain or shine. There will be a Lafayette teacher assigned to the line each day as well and they can answer any questions you have.

It's a really easy way to volunteer your time and it provides a valuable service for the school. Please consider signing up for a few slots this month via the link below so that we can ensure full coverage. Ideally we'd have four volunteers per day, but look for those slots that have two or less volunteers.

Next month will be assigned to third grade. Thanks so much for your help and if you have any questions, please email Alison Lapointe at alisonclapointe@gmail.com.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CA9AE2CABF5C25-september1

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