Advocating on DCPS-Proposed Budget Cuts

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

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Preparing for Enrollment Season, Celebrations, and Other March Updates

Dear Lafayette Families – Enrollment season for 2024-2025 is coming soon (March 29th)!  This year’s online enrollment requires parents to have access to the Aspen Parent Portal.  Please take 3

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March 20th LSAT Meeting

The Lafayette LSAT will meet on Wednesday, 3/20 from 7:30 am – 8:30 am via Teams.  The link is below.  The agenda is as follows: March 20th LSAT Agenda – LSAT election process – Discuss Middle

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Lafayette Archer Club News

Congratulations to everyone on the team for this achievement. The archery club is comprised of 4th and 5th grade students. We practice during school lunch and recess times as well as some after

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“Build-A-Cellar” Parent Party Sign Up

An auction item that tops the rest is the Lafayette Wine Cellar, a collection of luxury wines donated by the Lafayette community. In exchange for donating a bottle, you (and a guest) get a

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March Mental Health Team Newsletter

The Lafayette Mental Health Team (MHT) is excited to share this month’s MHT Newsletter discussing Women’s History Month and Social Emotional Learning Day. And did you know…dun-nah-nah…it’s also National Social Work Month! So

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HSA Volunteer Needs – Join Us! 

It’s spring volunteer recruiting season! There are a lot of great HSA leadership roles open for next year and we need your help! Check out this survey for more information about openings. There are

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Mindful Moment Monday – March 25

Students, parents, and grandparents are invited to attend Lafayette’s first Mindful Monday in the Peace Room from 8:15-30am on Monday, March 25th. We’ll start with a mindful moment led by a student. Then, we’ll

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Host a Parent or Kid Party for the 2024 Lafayette Auction

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

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Pi Day is Tomorrow 3/13!

Because March 14th is a conference day, we will celebrate all things circular on Wednesday, March 13th! On this day, dedicated to the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its

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Music and Arts in Our Schools Month

March is Music and Arts in Our Schools Month, though we celebrate the arts every day here at Lafayette! We are planning a few special events this month: Art displays from

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4th Grade Parents Needed in the Art Room!

Are you a parent, grandparent or au pair of a 4th grader? We have a treat for YOU! WE NEED YOUR EYES AND HANDS to make our 4th grade printmaking unit a success! Sign

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Spring Flex Sign Up Tuesday 3/12 at 5 PM 

Sign up for Flex this spring! Classes will begin the week of April 8th. See the attached flyer for class schedule and class descriptions.    Register here on Tuesday 3/12

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March Mindfulness Tournament

Lafayette’s First March Mindfulness Tournament has begun! Starting this week, with the Sweet 16, every student at Lafayette will be voting for their favorite mindfulness strategy in peace class. Ask

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March Updates – Final Budget and Upcoming Events

Dear Lafayette Families – March has arrived and we are headed toward spring.  There are many exciting events and opportunities on the horizon…but first, an update on our budget for

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Save the Date for the Lafayette Spring Auction! – May 4

Save the Date for the Auction! Lafayette Annual Spring Auction 2024 May 4, 2024 7:00-10:00 PM Lafayette Elementary School  All proceeds will support the Lafayette HSA. Adult only event. Details

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Save the Dates: Arts Nights in May

Ms. McLaughlin, Ms. Perll, Mr. Brockman and Ms. Gemar are excited to present Arts Night 2024 “Seasons of Love”! ARTS NIGHT TIMES, LOCATIONS, and ALL DETAILS HERE! Please read the entirety of

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Sign up Now! March Drop-Off Line is Assigned to 4th Grade

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. We have run through all of the grades, so

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The Art Room Needs YOU! Help Needed for 5th Grade Quilting Project

The Art Room Needs YOU!   We are gearing up for a 5th grade tradition and WE NEED parents, grandparents, au pairs… any adult hands who can assist! No experience necessary:)

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Lafayette HSA Happy Hour Mixer and Open House – March 5th 7:30pm

Lafayette HSA Happy Hour Mixer and Open House   Please join us upstairs at The Avenue at 7:30pm on March 5 to celebrate the hard work of all our Lafayette Volunteers! Whether you’re creating

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