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Message from the HSA
The school year is off to a great start, thanks in part to our wonderful Lafayette community. As we wrap up our first month of school, we wanted to flag a few housekeeping for you:
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- New Outdoor Info Board - A big shout out goes to Lafayette’s Class of 2017 for donating funds for a new info board located at the corner of Broadbranch Road and Northampton Street. You can find helpful information here, such as the school schedule, lunch menu and your weekly #Choosekind question.
- Library Loft - If you haven't checked it out already, grab your kid and a book and relax in the new comfy fun reading space in the library. The loft was made possible by a bunch of parents who donated at the annual auction. Great appreciation goes out to Lafayette dad, Keith Vaughn for donating architectural services.
- Please plan to attend the first monthly HSA General Meeting this Wednesday, 9/13, at 7pm in the cafetorium. At the meeting, we will share community updates, hear from Dr B and school staff, talk about upcoming events, and provide details on our response to the recent fraudulent use of HSA funds. Babysitting will be provided.
- Our HSA funds many of the vital activities public schools have lost to budget constraints. Without your generous support, Lafayette is unable to offer the well-rounded learning experience that has been a tradition at our school.T he HSA funds our much-loved and well-respected Peace Program; technology equipment; science enrichment classes; art and music programs; athletic uniforms; and much, much more. We ask every Lafayette family to donate at some level and join the HSA - please visit lafayettehsa.org/donate. We thank you in advance for your generous support.
As always, thank you for all that you do! Please don't hesitate to contact us if we can be of any assistance throughout the school year.
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Chris Lisi & Margaret Lidstone
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2nd and 3rd Grade Arts Night Thursday, May 16
Arts Night Detailed Information-compressedArts Night for 2nd and 3rd Grade is THIS Thursday, May 16th from 6:00 - 7:45pm. Please take a moment to review important details below and attached. We look forward to seeing you there! Line Up and Performance Times: Your student will line up in line-order at the Pre-K playground for their music performance. There will be …
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Mental Health Team May Newsletter
The Lafayette Mental Health Team (MHT) is excited to share this month’s MHT Newsletter discussing Mental Health Awareness Month and Childrens' Mental Health Awareness Week.Throughout the month of May the MHT will lead students in meaningful and fun, mental health mindful moments, culminating with daily activities during Childrens' Mental Health Awareness, May 21-24th (see attached flyer for more details on that …
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New Principal Announcement - Welcome Principal Prall!
May 9, 2024 Dear Parents and Families of Lafayette Elementary School, As we look to close out another remarkable school year at DC Public Schools (DCPS) and turn our focus toward School Year 2024-2025, I am excited to announce that Katie (Mustian) Prall has been selected as the next principal of Lafayette Elementary School! I want to thank Lafayette's parents, …
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Water Main Break - 5/8/24
May 8, 2024 Dear Lafayette Elementary School Parents and Families, At Lafayette, we are committed to the health and well-being of our students. Communicating home about facilities issues that arise during the day is critical to maintaining strong partnerships with families. I am writing to share that around 10:40 a.m. today, our building experienced a short-term water …
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HSA and LSAT Election Information
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A community-wide vote will begin on Tuesday, May 28th. The vote will allow Lafayette parents/guardians to approve the HSA budget for the 2024-2025 school year and select the HSA-elected board representatives and the LSAT parent representatives. Polls close on Monday, June 3rd, at 7 pm. Results will be posted in the Tuesday Bulletin on June 4th. The HSA presents the …
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Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade Arts Night: Thursday, May 9
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Arts Night for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade is THIS Thursday, May 9th from 6:00 - 7:45pm. Please take a moment to review important details below and attached. We look forward to seeing you there! Line Up and Performance Times: Your student will line up in line-order at the Pre-K playground for their music performance. There will be a cone …
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Enrollment for 2024-2025 is under way!
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Greetings from Lafayette Elementary School!!! As we are wrapping up SY 23-24 we are really excited to get started on our planning for SY 24-25. So, hurry, hurry, hurry to secure your spot for next year by enrolling in the ASPEN parent portal (Linked Here). If a QR code is easier, please see below.
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Spring Auction: Thank you!
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Thank you to everyone who came out in a celebration of community and support for the school this past Saturday. With your help, the Lafayette Spring Auction raised more than $162,000 towards the resources and programming that enhance the Lafayette experience for all of our children. The annual auction raises critical funds for our school that help to support programs …
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Dr. B Goodbye Celebration
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Join the Lafayette HSA at Dr. B's going-away celebration! Also, kids and parents can say your goodbyes and participate in the Kudo virtual message board with photos, videos and kind words! Wednesday, June 5th 6 PM - Lafayette cafeteria This is an adult-focused event, but kids are welcome to attend.
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Math Team News
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On Friday, April 26th we had our third competition from the Continental Math League. Forty-five students participated and we are so proud of all of our mathematicians for taking on this challenge. A special shout out goes to all of our students who placed for the first time! The Continental Math League releases 5 competitions every year, so we have …
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LSAT Meeting: Wednesday, May 15
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The Lafayette LSAT will meet on Wednesday May, 15th from 7:30 am – 8:30 am via Teams. The link is below. The agenda is as follows: May 15th LSAT Agenda Update on elections for LSAT and HSA Reflect on the topics discussed and successes of the LSAT Share goals or ideas that were unable to be realized this year that the next LSAT may want to continue Prepare a transition plan for …
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The Art Room NEEDS YOU!
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Please help come help hang the grades 2-5 ART SHOW work after school on the following dates: Grade 2: Monday 5/6 Grade 3: Thursday 5/9 Grade 4: Monday 5/13 Grade 5: Monday 5/20 Sign up here:) and THANK YOU!!!
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Buy Tickets for Tonight's Indoor Auction!! 7pm. See you then!
Buy auction tickets! Auction indoors starting at 7 PM. Bid on parties at 8 PM. Bidding ends at 10 PM! http://lafayette2024.givesmart.com/ Go here for anything else about tonight! https://www.lafayettehsa.org/ready-set-bid-all-you-need-to-know-for-this-week-and-saturdays-auction/
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Get On Board: Field Day 2024!
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Save the Date: Field Day 2024 is coming soon! Friday, May 31st: Pre-K, K, 1st Grade Friday, June 7th: 2nd - 5th Grade More details and volunteer opportunities to come. save the date field day flyer
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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK IS ALMOST HERE!
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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is here! We have planned a wonderful week for the teachers and staff who do so much for our kids. There are a couple events where we are asking parents, guardians, and families to help our children celebrate their teachers, highlighted below. ** On Tuesday, May 7, we ask that your child bring a flower to help …
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Arts Nights Are Almost Here, Mark Your Calendar, Volunteer and Food Options!
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Arts Nights are quickly approaching! Mark your calendars for May 9th (Pre-K, K, 1st), May 16th (2nd and 3rd grades), and May 23rd (4th and 5th grades) Another call for volunteers! Help hang art after school for your grades 2-5 child and their classmates... get a sneak peek at the fabulous art on display for arts night! Sign up for …
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Community Notices
The Smartest Girl in the World at Imagination Stage
Imagination Stage kicks off its 2017 theatre season with The Smartest Girl in the World (ages 6 and up) by DC playwright, Miriam Gonzales. The show runs October 7 through October 29. Below is a synopsis of the play. Please call Imagination Stage (301-280-1660) or go online for tickets! Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.
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The Smartest Girl in the World
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October 7-29, 2017
By Miriam Gonzales
Directed by Kathryn Chase Bryer
Best for Ages 6+
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Studious Leo and his younger sister Lizzy couldn’t be more different. But, the two share dreams of becoming successful and making life easier for their overworked parents. When Mami and Papi forbid Leo to accept a place on his school’s TV Challenge team due to his chronic illness, Lizzy studies up to compete in his stead. But, the plan backfires when Leo feels jealous rather than grateful. Can Lizzy win the competition and regain her brother’s love?
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Book Fair at Politics & Prose to benefit the Episcopal Center for Children
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Sunday, September 17, 2017 10am – 8pm
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Book Fair to Benefit The Episcopal Center for Children, a non-profit, non-denominational, private day treatment center and special education program for emotionally troubled children and their families from the greater Washington metropolitan area.
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Politics & Prose will donate 20% of your full priced purchases on 9/17/17 to The Episcopal Center for Children
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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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