25 Mar 2020

We are DOING IT!!!! Distance Learning Update

We have done many mighty things as a community, but this may be the most remarkable achievement yet.  On Days 1 and 2, students logged in, had morning meetings, checked in with teachers, learned how to access assignments, had small group instruction, and were overall rock stars!  Much love...

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24 Mar 2020

Happy First Day of (Distance) School!

It’s time to hop out of bed, comb your hair, put on a cute T-shirt (with you pj bottoms) and join your classmates for another “first day of school” – from home!  Every classroom will have a virtual check in between 8:30 am – 10:30 am.  Times were emailed...

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22 Mar 2020

How to Use Microsoft Teams – Virtual Meetings, 3/23

 As Spring Break comes to a close, I’d like to invite you to join us for an online meeting on Monday, 3/23 to learn how to use Microsoft Teams as a community.   These will be our first ever virtual community meetings!  After a short overview, we will answer...

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19 Mar 2020

Further Update on COVID-19

Dear Lafayette Families – Earlier today I shared notification regarding a confirmed case of COVID-19 in a parent member within our school community. I know this has created many questions and worries. I hear you and understand, as your principal and as a parent. Due to the scale of...

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19 Mar 2020

Notification for Families – Confirmed Case of COVID-19

Dear Lafayette Families – I’m reaching out to share that we have learned of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in one of our parents of a student.  Please read the letter from the DCPS Chancellor in full.  It provides details, as well as guidance from DC Health.   The letter...

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18 Mar 2020

Packets? You don’t need hard copies!

Hi Everyone –  I know the Chancellor announced that packets are ready for pick up at school sites Thursday, Friday, and Monday…But we already sent materials home on Friday, 3/16!  If students said they don’t have a computer, we sent home hard copies.  If you have a computer, no...

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16 Mar 2020

Spring Break and Distance Learning

Dear Lafayette Families – Welcome to the next chapter in our adventure together – distance learning.  Today, our entire staff spent the day learning, planning, and creating meaningful experiences for our children.   It was amazing to watch our staff learn how to operate in a brand new way.  The...

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14 Mar 2020

Auction Countdown: Thinking of and Thanking our Teachers

  Ms. Skubel, baby Connor, and Ms. Rogers wanted to thank the community for today’s auction food and Olympic goodies. But, let’s be sure to thank all our teachers by bidding tonight to raise money to help pay for their classroom supplies, professional development, and appreciation events.  Make sue...

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13 Mar 2020

Update as of Friday, 3/13/20

  Dear Lafayette Families –   I know there is a daunting amount of information circulating right now, and major changes to our schedule for the next two weeks.  However, I’m going to give it my best shot at summarizing what we know as of today:  There is no...

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