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August 22, 2017

Welcome to the First Tuesday Bulletin

For those new to Lafayette, this is our must-read weekly newsletter that will keep you up-to-date on all the school’s news, including upcoming events. We have a new format this year and may contine to tweak how things look going forward. We welcome contributions of news, photos, questions and feedback at news@lafayettehsa.org.

Scenes From the First Day

Scenes From the First Day
How do you organize the first-day-of-school and a eclipse celebration...? You planet. :-) 

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"Wonder"-ful Resources for Home

This year, Lafayette is reading Wonder by R.J. Palacio—or its picture book version, We’re All Wonders— as our One Book, One School initiative. The “heart” of Wonder is captured in a precept from the book: “When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind.” Lafayette embraces the theme, #ChooseKind as we open the 2017-18 school year. Help us explore …

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An Update on HSA Financials

The HSA Board is continuing to address the evidence of misappropriation of the organization's funds and to make internal reforms. This week, the board is establishing four new committees to undertake pressing tasks and report to the board. Those committees and their duties include: Policies and Procedures: Recommend changes and improvements to the HSA’s policies and procedures, including its bylaws …

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The LEP/Flex Fall Schedule Is Out

The LEP/Flex Fall Schedule Is Out!
See what classes and sports are available here and pre-register here. Preregister Your Child for Flex Academies Fall Classes We know you have so much to do at the start of the school year. We're making it (a little) easier, by allowing you to Preregister for Flex Academies. Preregister Can Make Registration Easier! Complete the most time-consuming parts of registration …

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Cross Country Forms Available; Parent Volunteer Needed

Cross Country Forms Available; Parent Volunteer Needed
The Cross Country season starts soon after the school year begins and is open to all 4th and 5th graders. We will be collecting all the forms needed for participation starting the second week of school. You can find these at the DCIAA website. Avoid ineligibility by checking your student’s physical date! All students that wish to participate in school sports …

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Have You Signed Your HSA 2017/18 Media Release?

We love to post pictures of our students at work and play on our website and on social media. Fill out this media release to give permission—or specifically not give permission—for us to include your child. (We never include full names with photos.) You will need to do one for each child enrolled at Lafayette. And while you're at it, …

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Community Notices

Reading Prizes at the DC Public Library

School's starting, but summer reading is going on! Swing by the Chevy Chase DC Public Library to pick up your summer reading prizes by August 31. Forgot to sign-up? It's not too late. Come by to pick up the forms or track online at dclibrary.beanstack.org.

Expert Tutor Available

I'm a lifelong neighbor who tutors Lafayette students through successful middle school transitions. I hold an advanced degree in linguistics from Georgetown University and have decades of experience with all subjects and the ISEE/SSAT. I'm licensed and current on the Common Core, Eureka Math, and IB Middle Years Program. My references attest to my expertise, and to students' confidence, performance in school, and scores on standardized tests.

Contact:Maggie Ronkin
Email: maggie.ronkin@gmail.com; phone: 202-316-2263; website: www.chevychaseprep.com; Twitter: twitter.com/ChevyChasePrep.

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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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