Lafayette’s Arts Night #3 is almost here! The 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Arts Night will be on Thursday, May 23 from 6:15pm – 8:00pm It’s our annual celebration of art and music during which every child in the school will have a chance to perform on stage, and...
We are looking for a new editor to join the TB team for 2019-20. This is a great way to volunteer for Lafayette from your desk once every few weeks! If you like to write and edit and aren’t afraid of learning or using WordPress, shoot me an email...
Please see the below candidate statements for the 2019-20 Lafayette HSA Board. The election will be held at the June 6 HSA general meeting. As we have recent passed revisions to our current bylaws, you will notice a smaller slate of candidates below. For more information on these changes,...
As the year winds down to a close, the happenings at Lafayette wind up! Don’t miss reading about what’s going on in your child’s special subject classes… exciting and meaningful learning and special events are happening right up to the last minute of school! Click here to read more.
Please join the DCPS contingent in walking in the Capital Pride Parade on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 4:00 pm. This is a fun opportunity to show our pride and support for the diversity in our school community, and our commitment to making schools safe and inclusive. On June...
Hello all! Less than a week to go—this is the last week to submit pictures and stories for Ms. Nickel’s retirement! Please join us for an open house in celebration of Ms. Nancy Nickel, our beloved 2nd grade teacher who is retiring after 42 years of teaching and 20+...
Dear Lafayette Parents and friends, Each year the HSA publishes a Directory that is an invaluable resource for all Lafayette families. This year we will once again work with AtoZ Directories to produce the Directory, and we’d like to invite our Community families and area merchants to purchase advertising...
Please join us for us during drop off time from 8:15 am-9:00 am on Tuesday, June 4th to say thank you and farewell to Ms. Betty Dixon, who is retiring after 30+ years at Lafayette! Ms. Dixon has been assisting our little ones in Kindergarten Green Base and then also...
Framebridge makes framing your kids masterpiece a breeze! In support of Lafayette Elementary and Arts Night, they are giving back 10% of Lafayette sales from June 1st through June 14th. See info about the giveback here. Stop by the new Bethesda Row store to custom frame your kids art, family photos,...
Lafayette’s Arts Night #2 is almost here! The 1st and 2nd Grade Arts Night will be on Thursday, May 16th. The event runs from 6:15pm – 8:00pm It’s our annual celebration of art and music during which every child in the school will have a chance to perform on...
Please join the DCPS contingent in walking in the Capital Pride Parade on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 4:00 pm. This is a fun opportunity to show our pride and support for the diversity in our school community, and our commitment to making schools safe and inclusive. On June 8th, please meet the...
Dear Chevy Chase community, Please join us for an open house in celebration of the retirement of Lafayette’s much beloved 2nd grade teacher, Ms. Nancy Nickel, on Tuesday, June 4th from 6:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the school library and atrium. Light refreshments will be served. Families, children, and Lafayette alumni...
Join the Lafayette Girls of Color Committee and the Social Emotional Learning team for a gathering in the LES School Library on May 22nd at 6 pm as we share what we are doing to support our students of color and discuss next steps, highlight our She Reigns girls...
Want to know more about the PARCC assessment your students have been taking the past week? Curious as to what the questions look like? Or what the scores mean? Or how the data is used? Please join me on Wednesday, 5/15 at 8 am for coffee and pastries to...
Do you know how many parent volunteers help throughout the year at Lafayette? Hundreds. As we head into the end of year rush, the HSA would like to thank and acknowledge all of the parent volunteers.
It’s time to elect next year’s parent members for our Local School Advisory Team (LSAT). Voting will occur at each Arts Nights (5/9, 5/16, 5/23). Every household is eligible to vote for their top 5 candidates. Please see the list of candidates and bios below! Kalah Auchincloss I have been...
Dear Lafayette Families – Thank you to everyone for your support and love during Teacher and Staff Appreciation week. Monday started off on a sweet foot with more baked goods and treats than you can possibly imagine! We always appreciate your support, but this week is always a highlight...
Is your child a member of Kaleidoscope Kids? Order your shirt today! Kaleidoscope kids is a Lafayette group that meets once a week to discuss issues around differences and acceptance in our school, community and the world. Throughout the year we have discussed ways to be inclusive to all...
Please join us for an open house in celebration of Ms. Nancy Nickel, our beloved 2nd grade teacher who is retiring after 42 years of teaching and 20+ years at Lafayette! The reception will be held at school, in the library and front atrium, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00...
It’s time to get your bike tires pumped and your chains oiled – THIS Wednesday, May 8th is Bike or Walk to School Day at Lafayette! This fun annual event will take place rain or shine. Healthy snacks will be provided in front of the school by the GROW...