After a great Giving Tuesday bump, Bear Fund is 60% to goal and 1st Grade is currently in 1st place for participation! But K and 3rd grades are right on its heels! Which grade is going to win all the fame, glory, AND the ice cream party??? Thank you...
Interested in Little League Baseball or Softball? Capitol City Little League (Cap City) offers Spring and Fall baseball and softball for kids 4 to 14 years old. Cap City is open to kids who reside in and/or attend school within specific boundaries of NW DC, including Lafayette Elementary School....
Due to a scheduling conflict, tonight’s parent meeting to review the new report cards will be rescheduled. Please look for the new date in January. Parents can expect report cards for students in grades K – 5 to come home today as well! These are also links to resources...
This year, DCPS has created a new elementary school report card. We anticipate that they will be mailed out next week. In order to help our families know how to read and interpret the new report cards, we will be hosting a parent meeting on Tuesday, 11/29 @ 7...
The Lafayette Book Fair is coming soon, just in time for holiday gifts! Books will be on sale in the library from December 5-9. The fair will be open to students during the school day, and to families from 3:15-4:30, Monday through Thursday. We are still looking for volunteers...
The Grizzly Gear online store makes it easy to do holiday shopping and support the Lafayette HSA! Order your kids’ favorites like tie-dye t-shirts and hoodies, and check out new ringer tees and super-soft hoodies for adults. Pick up cozy gear like hats and sweats, or prep for spring break with...
We are more than halfway to reaching our Bear Fund goal. Please take a moment today, Giving Tuesday, to make your donation and help make Lafayette extra sweet! Giving Tuesday was created as a global philanthropic response to the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. What better way...
We are delighted to let you know that student portraits are now online for viewing and purchasing. Should you need a re-take, please email ASAP . Photo retakes are Tuesday, 11/29. To view the galleries, go to www.freedpics.com Enter the password: LAFAYETTE22TG
Reminder that all students and staff must upload a negative test result as we return from Thanksgiving break. Given our size, we ask that you upload your results by 5 pm on Sunday, 11/27. Students: Upload COVID-19 Test Results School Staff: Upload COVID-19 Test Results Hoping everyone had...
The LSAT will meet on Wednesday, 11/30, at 7:30 am in the Lafayette Library. Agenda items include a review of SY24 enrollment projections and planning for the budget process.
HSA General Meeting #2: Lafayette-Pointer Park History: Where We’ve Been and Taking Action Today Thank you to everyone who joined our second HSA General Meeting of the year. We learned about the history of Lafayette-Pointer Park from Cate Atkinson of Historic Chevy Chase, D.C. and James Fisher, who is...
To support a safe return from Thanksgiving break, all students and staff will be expected to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test on Sunday, November 27. Here are the three steps families need to take: 1. Pick up a test kit! Schools will distribute COVID-19 test kits from...
Math Club Math Club is a great opportunity for students who enjoy math to get to together to play games, explore math concepts, and discuss ideas. We finished our work with line designs and are now investigating patterns in Pascal’s triangle. Our final activity for the calendar year will...
Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students and an adult family member are invited to Cookies and Coding on Saturday December 10th from 10am until noon at Lafayette Elementary. Come learn all about coding at this fun, free and informative event! Students, accompanied by an adult family member, will enjoy some cookies and light...
The next edition of Cub Facts is here! Cub Facts is a magazine written by 4th and 5th Grade students and distributed to Pre-K and Kindergarten students. This month’s edition has a Thanksgiving theme to it. Enjoy and have a Happy Thanksgiving! Ms. Perll and Ms. Cobb, advisors
5th Grade Families – HERE WE GROW! Join Alice Deal Middle School on Saturday December 3rd for the Principal’s welcome and student guided tours. 10AM – 12PM -tours gather at the 6th grade main door off the front lawn of Deal. Also, the Alice Deal Community Association will be hosting their...
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 December is assigned to 1st grade. For those of you not familiar with this volunteer opportunity, it involves showing up at 8:20am at the Northampton...
The HSA DEI Media Club will host Mark Charles, Native American (Navajo Diné) book author and TedTalk speaker, on December 1 at 7 pm via zoom! As our children grow older and become more aware of the political climate questions inevitably come up: Why are women’s rights being challenged?...
Greetings from Lafayette Library! I hope your school year has been going well! As we leave our first quarter behind and head into a time of holidays, road trips and cold days perfect for reading, I wanted to pass on some resources and important information. Accessing ebooks, audiobooks and...
November 28 through December 2 Our goal is to increase participation across all of our Lafayette families. Donations of all sizes are welcome and appreciated! Why Give? Support Our Children The HSA will contribute over $300,000, or approximately $410 per student, to augment the budget provided by DCPS...
Dear Lafayette Elementary Families, We have been given the all clear and students have been dismissed at 4:05 pm. At Lafayette, we highly value and are committed to fostering a safe and secure environment conducive to the learning and success of all students. Communicating about safety issues impacting our...
Dear Lafayette families – As of 3:45 pm our building is currently on alert status due to police activity in the neighborhood. All students and staff are safe and there is no active threat to our campus. We are currently awaiting MPD to give us the all clear. Once...
Please save the date and join the Lafayette Choirs and Band on Thursday, January 19th at 7:00pm for a Winter Wonderland Concert! Musical selections prepared for you by the 2nd-5th grade Choirs, 3rd grade Showchoir, 4th and 5th grade Showchoir, and 4th and 5th grade band! For more details,...
Back by popular demand! The Winter Magic Virtual Concert is an opportunity for all Lafayette students to submit a video of their talents to Ms. Gemar or Mr. Brockman! The concert link will be released at 6:00pm on Friday, December 16th! If you would like to be a part...
The annual book fair is coming soon, just in time for holiday gifts! Books will be on sale in the library December 5-9. The fair will be open to students during the school day, and to families from 3:15-4:30, Monday through Thursday. We are looking for volunteers for this...
Dear Lafayette Families – Within a blink of an eye, we are in the middle of November! Thank goodness for a full 5 day week this week! This year, DCPS has created a new elementary school report card. We anticipate that they will be mailed out next week. ...
Bear Fund helps bridge the gap and keep the magic alive, and we need your help to keep it going! “Part of the magic here at Lafayette is our partnership with the HSA,” Dr. B explains in this heartfelt video. Through the generosity of our families, the HSA will...
Camp Becket and Chimney Corners The Program Team of Camp Becket and Chimney Corners Camp (Becket, Mass.) will be in Washington, DC Thursday November 10 (7 PM) to show a promotional presentation of the camps to new and prospective camp families. This year the camps had a higher age...
Hello Lafayette community! Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we hope that everyone has a happy and safe holiday with their friends and family. However, sometimes the holiday season can bring added emotional and financial stress. Please consider buying a $50 Safeway gift card to help families in...
We’re celebrating the great spirit of the Lafayette community in the coming week and a half! Join us in showing your love for Lafayette! Monday 11/14/22- Movie Monday Tuesday 11/15/22- Rainbow Tuesday Wednesday 11/16/22- Wacky Wednesday Thursday 11/17/22- Career Day Friday 11/18/22- Fan/ Jersey Day (Sports, Colleges, Music etc.) Monday 11/21/22-...
Bookmark your calendar! The annual Lafayette Book Fair will take place December 5th-9th! The in-person book fair will be open to students during the school day, and to families from 3:15-4:30 pm Monday through Thursday. Shopping online with easy delivery will also be available! Please consider volunteering during this...
Was your student absent on photo day? The make-up date is 11/29. Students who were absent will automatically be photographed and do not need to schedule. Students make also schedule a re-take if you are unsatisfied with your photos. Viewing will be available soon. IF you decide you would...
Please consider sponsoring this year’s school directory by placing an ad for your business! There are still premium placements available on the tabbed dividers throughout the printed directory where your business will have visibility for at least a year. Please reach out to Stephanie Kempter at AtoZ Connect () for more...
What is Cub Facts? It’s a magazine created by 4th and 5th Graders for Pre-K and Kindergarten students. A new issue is created each month (more or less). Students receive a hard copy of the publication, but you can also find a link here: Cub Facts Oct 22 ...
Lafayette Learning and the Bear Fund It’s hard to believe Fall is going by so quickly. Our kids have already done some amazing things in the classroom! Throughout the year, the Bear Fund helps make new learning experiences possible for our children. Gifts help support creative endeavors in art...