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Being Thankful...and Giving
We hope everyone will have a happy Thanksgiving on Thursday! The HSA is thankful for all the donations given so far by parents this year. Those funds support the Peace Program, enrichment programs and so much more. In fact, here's what your donation dollars can buy:
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- $15,000 pays for 1st-5th grade choir instruction
- $3,000 pays for the science-night expo
- $2,500 pays for professional development opportunities for teachers
- $1000 pays for a quarter of art supplies for our incredible art program
- $500 supports field day activities
- $150 helps Lafayette students-in-need participate in activities and field trips
- $75 pays for one student’s Peace instruction for the year
If you haven't yet donated this year, click here to give now! Not sure if you have donated? Click here.
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We are 40% towards our goal of $150,000 -- please give today! (Remember- paying your class activity fee is separate from donating to the HSA.)
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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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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Community Notices 11/21
K-3 Literacy, Math and Study Skills Tutor Available
I am an experienced teacher and tutor available to provide literacy or math support or enrichment for your K-3 student or to help your child become a more efficient, organized planner. I hold a dual Master’s degree in Early Childhood General and Special Education from Columbia University and have been tutoring elementary-aged students for over a decade. I also have 7 years of experience working as a Kindergarten and Second Grade teacher at a local independent school. I tailor curricula based on your child’s individual needs and learning goals. I am available after school until 6 PM. Please contact me via email if you are interested: Kiira.Lee@gmail.com.
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Survey for Lafayette Recreation Center Modernization Project
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On October 26th, there was a kick off meeting for the scheduled Lafayette Park Recreation Center Modernization project. The Department of General Services (DGS) and Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Lafayette Park Recreation Center Modernization team members were introduced, as well as member of the design team of Shinberg Levinas Architects and Blue Skye Construction. DPR has not made any decisions on the design nor size of the building.
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To ensure that the DGS and DPR are enlisting feedback from residents, a survey has been developed. The results from the survey, the project budget and community input will help guide the discussions moving forward. If you haven't already, please take the survey by clicking here. The survey closes this week.
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The Department of General Services will share the results of the survey with the community at the next community meeting, which will be held next month.
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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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