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November 26, 2019

OSSE Releases Star Ratings for 2018-2019

OSSE Releases Star Ratings for 2018-2019
Dear Lafayette Families, The Office of the State Superintendent (OSSE) recently released the second annual citywide School Report Card that includes information about how every public school in DC performed in School Year 2018-2019. At Lafayette we are focused on ensuring every student receives a rigorous and joyful education. This letter provides an overview of our results this year and …
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It's Spelling Bee Season!

Did you know that the holiday season also marks the start of spelling bee season? Third grade classroom spelling bees have been completed so we are now able to begin school wide practices! This MONDAY (11/25) and TUESDAY (11/26), third grade classroom spelling bee winners and all interested fourth and fifth grade students will be able to report to Ms. …
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It's Spelling Bee Season!

New Edition of Cub Facts

New Edition of "Cub Facts"
Read all about it! Fourth and fifth Grade students worked hard in recent weeks to create the second edition of our special publication for pre-K and kindergarten students. "Cub Facts" is a magazine filled with poems, stories and activities for our youngest students to enjoy. You can read the second issue here.
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Save the Date for Child's Play Lafayette Shopping Night - Dec. 3rd, 7 to 9 PM

Have You Ever Wondered What Happens in a Toy Store After Hours?
Save the Date for Child's Play Lafayette Shopping Night - Tuesday, December 3rd from 7 to 9 PM. The FABULOUS Connecticut Avenue staple Child's Play, offering a virtual paradise of toys, games, books, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and free gift wrapping, will open its doors to Lafayette friends and family for a special 2 …
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Winter Enrichment Registration Dates Are Here; Get Your Calendar Ready

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Dear Families, Fall is just around the corner and we are pleased to offer a variety of options for after school activities in partnership with FLEX academies. Registration will begin on Friday, December 6th at 10:00 AM and will end on Wednesday, January 8th at 5:00 PM. The first day of FLEX classes for the Fall Session is on Monday, …
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Bring on the Books!

The annual book fair is coming soon, just in time for holiday gifts. Books will be on sale in the library December 9-13 from 8:00AM-5:00PM, and we are still looking for volunteers for this fantastic annual event. Get to know other parents while you help students select books, serve as a friendly face during the event, or work the register. …
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Book Drive: Lafayette Gives Back!

Book Drive: Lafayette Gives Back!
This year we are excited to again be partnering with Takoma Education Campus (TEC) to help provide them with much needed books during our book fair. In addition to buying books for your own kids, books can be easily purchased during the book fair (Dec 9th to Dec 13th) specifically for donation to TEC. Stay tuned for more details on specific books needed …
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Reminder: Buy Your School Pictures or Sign Up for Dec. 5 Retakes ASAP!

As a reminder, Lafayette portraits are now online for viewing and purchasing- and they offer lots of great holiday gifts! Retakes: December 5 If your child missed picture day or you would like to do a …
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Reminder: Buy Your School Pictures or Sign Up for Retakes ASAP!

PK Balance Bike Ride Slideshow

PK Balance Bike Ride Slideshow
Our littlest bears have been practicing their balance and gliding! Please see a slideshow below of some of our cutest cubs on their bikes.
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Community Notices

Join the Sweet Potato Sprint on Thanksgiving Morning at Lafayette!
Please join Lafayette parents Heather Davenport & Sophie Hanrahan in our sixth annual Thanksgiving-morning race, for kids and adults alike. Info at https://sweetpotatosprint.com/
There will be two sets of races, one for adults and older kid runners around the neighborhood and one for younger kids on baseball field. And as is traditional, we’ll have coffee, baked treats and other goodies for all, provided by Mark Roche-Garland.

As an added feature this year, Ryan Eney is hosting a kid’s Turkey Bowl on the baseball field during/after the races. Kids of all ages are welcome to join in the football fun before/after or in lieu of the races!

Please RSVP for all participants- adults and kids- so we can plan accordingly! http://sweetpotatosprint.com/rsvp/


Registration for the Lafayette Tennis Indoor Late Fall and Winter Sessions at the Chevy Chase Community Center is Still Open!

Thank you for supporting our Fall Flex and LTA tennis programs at Lafayette ES. This winter we will not have any indoor tennis activities through Flex at Lafayette ES due to lack of space. We will be starting indoor programs at the Chevy Chase Community Center right after Thanksgiving (Late Fall) that will run for 3 weeks until the holiday break on December 20. There will then be a subsequent program starting right after the New Year (Winter) on January 6, 2020 also that will go until March 13. This is a great chance to keep your players’ tennis skills improving or to introduce tennis at a fun, low key level to rookies. The smaller courts, mini-nets and foam balls make indoor tennis fun. These programs are open to Lafayette ES students (5-12) and other boys and girls in the local neighborhood community. We will be offering optional transportation from Lafayette to CCCC for any students taking the 3:30 classes.

These are smaller programs that only have 80 spots per session so I suggest registering soon. I would recommend signing up for both Late Fall and Winter sessions now. You can use www.LafayetteTennis.org Do not try to register from a smartphone. Use a browser on a computer or Macintosh.

If you have any questions or issues around scheduling, please contact me as soon as you can. Thank you. Paul Rosenbaum, Lafayette Tennis 202 441-0925.

Maine Summer Camp Open House on 12/3

Looking for an idyllic New England summer camp experience? Join us next Tuesday, 12/3, for a casual meet and greet to learn more about Camp Waziyatah located in Waterford, ME. Camp Waziyatah is a classic co-ed overnight camp featuring 30 different activities and beautifully located on a private lake in Southern Maine.The evening will begin at 6:30pm and refreshments will be served. Kids are welcome too! RSVP to Heather Davenport at heather@mattandheatherDC.com.
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