Lafayette and DCPS Meet-up at Capital Pride Parade (June 10)

  Happy Pride!     Every year DCPS has a contingent march in the Capital Pride Parade. Put on your rainbows and join Lafayette’s Pride Club members and friends this Saturday. The assigned meeting location is 14th and T Streets, at 2:30-2:45 (note: Lafayette may be farther back along the route;...

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Images for Sale Until Friday!

Images is available for purchase online until this Friday, June 9th. Don’t miss your chance to own Lafayette Elementary’s beloved Art and Literary Anthology with art work and writing from each student. We also have a limited number of Images 2020 for sale. All purchased copies will be sent...

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June Issue of Cub Facts

Take a look at the latest edition of Cub Facts, the last one of the year! 4th and 5th Grade students enjoyed contributing to this magazine for Pre-k and Kindergarten students. We hope you’ve enjoyed each issue. Cub Facts June 2023

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Student Computer Return Timeline

All student computers used at home, including the keyboard and charger, must be returned to school between June 12, 2023, and June 16, 2023. Devices may not be kept at home over the summer. We will reissue devices as needed at the beginning of the next school year. Computers may be returned to the front...

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Final Field Day Reminders!

Field Day is almost here! Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 7th: Pre-K, K, 1st Friday, June 9th: 2nd – 5th Take a look at some Final Field Day reminders.

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Update: In Person Ms. Ryden Bon Voyage Retirement Celebration & HSA General Meeting!

UPDATE (attendance options and location): We understand that students are interested in attending Ms Ryden’s retirement celebration that will take place during the HSA General Meeting this Wednesday, June 14th so we are changing the location and timing of the meeting to 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM in the...

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Volunteers Needed! 

Believe it or not, we are looking for volunteers to get us back in the swing of things for back to school! Check out how to get involved in the Greeter Program, Back To School Breakfast, New Family Popsicle Socials and more!  Lafayette HSA Volunteer Roles   Thank you to all of you...

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Lafayette HSA/LSAT Election Results

Polls closed at 7pm yesterday, 6/5/2023.Thank you to those of you that took the time to vote! The HSA Budget passed for 2023-2024. The HSA winners are: Co-President: Olympia Meola VP1: Brendan Mazur VP 2: Karmia Lewis Co-Treasurer: Mark Schofield Secretary: Nella Mazur The LSAT Parent Volunteers are: Jess...

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Help needed in the library

The end of the year is almost here!  This is one of the busiest times in Lafayette Library, and Ms. Leese could use extra assistance.  Every year, the entire collection needs to be inventoried.  It’s not a complicated task, just time-consuming.  If you can block out 45 minutes or...

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Volunteer for Field Day!

We are ready to Blast Off for another Field Day!  Lend a hand during this year’s Field Day, one of the best days of the Year!  We need over 60 Parent volunteers to make this day a success. 2-5th grade Field Day is Friday, June 9.  Volunteers are needed from 8:30-12....

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2023 HSA and LSAT Elections – Vote Now Through June 5th!

It’s time to vote on the HSA Budget for 2023-2024, LSAT Parent Representatives, and HSA elected positions.  Information about the budget and candidates is here. Polls are now CLOSED Winners will be announced on June 6th in the Tuesday Bulletin.

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Congratulations to Math Club and Math Team Members!

Math Club It’s been a mathtastic year in Math Club! This spring we have explored Pi, consecutive sums, coordinate graphing, and so much more during our Wednesday morning meetings. We will have our final Math Club meeting on Wednesday, May 31 st . Thank you so much to Mr....

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Calling all 1st Grade Parents!

Each grade has had an opportunity to volunteer for the Drop-Off Line this school year, so we’re back around to asking 1st grade parents to staff the Drop-Off line for the month of June. For those of you not familiar with this volunteer opportunity, it involves showing up at...

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Thanks to all who made Arts Night – Grades 2&3 a success!

Grades 2&3 celebrated their creativity this past Tuesday and 4&5 are on tap this Thursday! Who made this possible? Who checked off, matted art, typed labels, rolled tape, and assembled photo props? A huge thanks to Jessica Jones, Jessica Lettween, Jessica Randazzo, Janice Wilding, Sara Lindstrom & Amee Garg for...

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Lost and Found

Parents, at this year’s Arts Nights, when you come into school to view your child’s art, be sure not to miss the lost and found racks and bins located outside the library. All remaining items will be donated on June 2nd, so please look through for any of your...

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Volunteers Still Needed for 4th and 5th Grade Arts Night, June 1st!

A HUGE thanks to my trusty cadre of parent (and grandparent) volunteers in the art room who are helping to make Arts Night possible for our grade 2-5 kids!!! WE STILL NEED HELP in this final push to hang all the beautiful art they have matted! Please let me...

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In Person Ms. Ryden Bon Voyage Retirement Celebration & HSA General Meeting

Wednesday, June 14 at 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM in the Lafayette library All community and staff members are welcome! Adults only. Agenda:  HSA Reserve Spend Update HSA Volunteer Request  Marquis de Lafayette Award Ceremony Ms. Ryden Award and Retirement Tribute (toast by Cheryl Dodwell, Peace Of Mind) Celebration...

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4th & 5th Grade Arts Night This Thursday

Arts Night for 4th and 5th Grade will take place this Thursday, June 1 at 6:00pm. Please take a moment to review important details below. We look forward to seeing you there!   Line Up and Performance Times   4th Grade 5:45 Band members arrive 6:00-6:20 Band performance in...

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May 30-June 5th Budget Vote and HSA/LSAT Elections (Candidates)

A community-wide vote will begin on Tuesday, May 30th. The vote will allow Lafayette parents/guardians to approve the HSA budget for the 2023-2024 school year, to select the HSA elected board representatives and the LSAT parent representatives. Polls close on Monday, June 5th at 7pm. Results will be posted...

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Lafayette Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness month is here! Every year during the month of May the topic of Mental Health is put at the forefont of our nation and reminds us of the importance of continued learning, discussion and celebration of the concept of mental wellbeing and the many ways we...

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