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From Dr. B: Back-to-School Nights, and More
What an incredible start to the 2017-2018 school year! We are off and running. This week, we are looking forward to welcoming you to Back-to-School Nights. These are the evenings where teachers will share pertinent information, answer questions, and give you a sneak peek into your child’s daily life.
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- August 30th – Grades PK4, 1st, 3rd, and 5th
- August 31st – Grades KDG, 2nd, and 4th
The evenings begins at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. The full schedule can be found here.
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We also look forward to seeing everyone at a few other events planned for the upcoming weeks: The New Parent Social on Sept. 6th, the HSA General Meeting on Sept. 13th, and the Homecoming Mixer on Sept. 15th.
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We are a strong school community because our parents are supportive of the school and of on another. As we open the year, we are eternally grateful for all that we have as a school and a community. Thank you for entrusting us with your children and for your unwavering support.
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Principal Transition 2024-2025
March 28, 2024 Dear Lafayette Elementary School, I hope that this letter finds each of you well. Serving as principal of Lafayette Elementary has been such an unparalleled experience. It is with mixed feelings that I send this letter to inform you that I have accepted an opportunity to lead another school within DC Public Schools (DCPS) and will not …
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HSA Belonging Committee: DREAM TOWN Book Event with the Author This Thursday
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Join the Lafayette HSA Belonging Committee for a conversation with parents and caregivers about the new book DREAM TOWN: Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity. The author is Laura Meckler, a longtime Lafayette mom and native of Shaker Heights, the suburb of Cleveland where she grew up. Her book explores the question of whether a well-intentioned group of …
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Please Complete the DCPS Panorama Survey
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Attention Lafayette Families! DCPS has launched the 2024 Panorama Survey, which measures social emotional learning, satisfaction, and engagement across staff, families, and students. Share your perspective by completing the survey: bit.ly/dcpsfamily
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Submit a design for the yearbook art contest!
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Announcing an exciting new art contest! Create a cover design for our YEARBOOK! WINNERS FROM EVERY GRADE LEVEL! Your colorful designs are due by Thursday, April 11th to either Ms. Perll or Ms. McLaughlin:) Guidelines: Use printer paper VERTICALLY. You can use color in your design but leave some space for us to add a title. Think school, Lafayette Bears, and …
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Peace Survey + Mindful Monday
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Thank you students and parents who attended our first Mindful Monday. We hope you can join our next one on Monday, April 29th from 8:15-30am in the Peace Room. All community members are invited! Plus, the Peace program wants to hear from you. Share your observations of peaceful behaviors in your child(ren) to help us increase the peace in and out of …
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HSA General Meeting & How To Talk To Your Kids About Disability Speaker Program
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Time: Monday, April 8 7 PM - 8 PM via Zoom How to Talk to Your Kids About Disability Overview: Empowering parents with effective strategies and insights, 'How to Talk to Your Kids About Disability' explores navigating conversations around disability with sensitivity, openness, and inclusivity, fostering understanding and acceptance. Our speakers: Kristine Nellenbach is the program coordinator for Resource Finder, a project …
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HSA 2024-2025 Volunteer Needs! Sign Up Now!
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We have a lot of open roles and especially need volunteer leads for this spring's Arts Night and next year for Communications co-leads, Tuesday Bulletin team members and Fundraising/Bear Fund! Check out this survey for more information about openings. The Lafayette HSA's efforts are more important than ever to build community and fundraise to offset costs that will allow for more funding for staffing. Please consider …
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Pi Day 2024 Results
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It was an exciting Pi Day in the Math Cave as dozens of students gathered to show off their Pi digits on March 13th. A special shout-out goes to kindergarteners Nia Speight and Libby van Grack who stopped by to recite. We might have to add in a kindergarten competition next year! The winners are listed below, but we are …
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March Cub Facts is here!
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Enjoy the stories, poems, and activities in this magazine created by our 4th and 5th Grade students!
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More Flex Classes Just Added: Lacrosse and Pottery
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Flex is a great way to do an intro to lacrosse with fun college coaches (and no driving!). Also, the Tuesday pottery class sold out, so they opened the Wednesday pottery class up to all grades to make more room. Snag your spot! Classes will begin the week of April 8th. See flyer for class schedule and class descriptions. …
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HSA Meeting April 8
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Please join the HSA General Meeting with speakers on How To Talk To Your Kids About Disabilities and we will also review the HSA Budget. Monday, April 8 7 PM - 8 PM via Zoom. ALL are invited.
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Advocating on DCPS-Proposed Budget Cuts
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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. Sign this petition to advocate for increasing school budgets! Costs have gone up, and this year's budget does not cover those …
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Preparing for Enrollment Season, Celebrations, and Other March Updates
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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 mins to complete the survey to indicate if you do/don’t have access to the Aspen Parent Portal: Aspen Parent Portal Enrollment Survey **This is not the online enrollment, but a …
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March 20th LSAT Meeting
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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 of the Year data - Enrollment Season: deadlines, strategies and approach - April meeting date change due to Spring Break Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or …
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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 school. All students in these grades participate in PE class and then some choose to participate in the club. As a club we instill the core values of perseverance, integrity, …
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Community Notices
Art Contest for Students!
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is holding an art contest for kids from kindergarten through sixth grade (ages 5-12). Kids can use their creativity and talent to help raise awareness of how to stay safe on the roads. Winners will receive a certificate of recognition and have their artwork featured in a 2018 calendar.
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Submissions for next week's issue should be emailed to news@lafayettehsa.org. Submissions are due by 9:00 p.m. on Sundays. Submissions received after this time will be included in the following issue, unless instructed otherwise.
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