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September 21, 2021

2021 National Blue Ribbon Winner!

2021 National Blue Ribbon Winner!
We are beyond honored and excited to announce that Lafayette Elementary School has been named as a 2021 National Blue Ribbon award winner as an Exemplary High Performing School. This is truly a testament to every member of our community’s dedication to the social emotional and academic needs of all of our students. Click here to learn more about National …

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Join Us Saturday, Sept 25 at 6:30 for Outdoor Movie Night

Join us on Saturday, September 25 at 6:30 pm for an Outdoor Movie Night on the Lafayette field. We will be screening the new release "Vivo!" featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda for a celebration of Hispanic-American Heritage Month!! The event is free. Huge thank you to fellow Lafayette parent, Pam Wye, of The Donovan & Wye Group at Compass for sponsoring the …

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Join Us Saturday, Sept 25 at 6:30 for Outdoor Movie Night

October Drop-Off Line

October Drop-Off Line
Calling all 2nd grade parents! Each month a different grade is assigned to assist with drop-off, and October is assigned to 2nd grade. Ideally we have 5 parent volunteers per day. Please click on the below link to sign up and look to fill days that have two or fewer volunteers already. For those of you new to this volunteer opportunity, …

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Graphic Design Volunteer Needed!

As the HSA plans our beloved Fall Festival on October 23 we could use some support from the Lafayette family community. If you are a graphic designer and have the ability to donate your time and talents, we would love to connect with you. Please email communications@lafayettehsa.org and we will share all the details. Thank you!

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Graphic Design Volunteer Needed!

Pay Your Class Activity Fee

Pay Your Class Activity Fee
The class activity fee is a one-time charge to pay for students’ transportation to field trips, class activities, and things like field day t-shirts. These fees are NOT tax-deductible and are NOT a contribution to the Bear Fund. If you have questions, please see our frequently asked questions here. This year, we are rolling over fees from previous classes so …

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF LSAT MEETING 9/10/21

Fourteen members of the LSAT met to discuss the composition of the LSAT going forward, after a question had been raised over email by Carrie Broquard about the composition of the meeting on 8/25/21 and whether having two elected members of the HSA on the LSAT was in line with LSAT guidelines. Bijan Verlin of DCPS attended the meeting as …

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF LSAT MEETING 9/10/21

Support The Bear Fund Today!

Support The Bear Fund Today!
Have some questions about the Bear Fund before you make your gift? Read through for some of our frequently asked questions and consider making your gift today! What is the Bear Fund? The Bear Fund is the Lafayette Home School Association's (HSA) annual fundraiser that supports technology, community events, and many of the school’s unique programs like the Peace Program, …

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Join the Lafayette Family Directory

Every year the HSA compiles a family directory using a service called AtoZConnect that is delivered to every family in the school and is also available as a mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. This directory is checked many times each week when arranging play dates, contacting room parents, scheduling volunteer activities and more. All information in the database …

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Join the Lafayette Family Directory

Calling all Babysitters!

Calling all Babysitters!
We’re compiling a listing of neighborhood babysitters for the print edition of the Lafayette Family Directory. This is intended for neighborhood students–usually Lafayette alums or siblings–who will be available for weekend, evening and other casual babysitting. The listings are free, but please only submit a listing if you expect to be reasonably available, and limit the entry to a few …

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Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Meetings/Events

September 22 7am - LSAT Meeting September 23 7:30 pm – HSA General Meeting via Zoom September 25 6:30 pm on Lafayette Field– Welcome Back Outdoor Movie Night with Lin Manuel Miranda's new release "Vivo" celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! October 6 – Walk to School Day & Potomac Pizza Giveback Night October 7 – Parent Teacher Conferences No School for …

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Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Meetings/Events

Community Notices

Girls Baseball Fall Program, Ages 6-8

Join DC Girls Baseball (DCGB) for our baseball development series this fall. Weekly practices include basic skills development and instructional games. The program is open to all girls ages 6-8 — no prior experience required! Practices are led by a DCGB coach and members of DCGB’s 14U and 16U teams. The program will be offered on Saturday mornings at Rose Park starting September 25. Registration is open HERE. Reduced rate available. Questions? Contact dcgirlsbaseball@gmail.com.

Hilana Falafel at BBM on Mondays benefits Lafayette HSA

This is a reminder about our new partnership with Hilana Falafel and the Broad Branch Market. Hilana Falafel was started by Manal Hilana Insley, who has two children that attend Lafayette Elementary.

Hilana Falafel provides authentic "Jerusalem style" falafel sandwiches using fresh/local ingredients from the Washington, DC region. When Manal moved to the United States, she found it difficult to balance working and being a mom. In an effort to do something that she loved that provided flexibility to her schedule, she began serving her falafel at the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market. After receiving amazing reviews, she expanded to the White House FreshFarms market and has since been featured in The Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine and continues to be highly rated on every online rating platform.

If you or your Lafayette kids are interested in falafel at the Broad Branch Market, 10% of all Hilana Falafel sales will be going to the Lafayette HSA. Available every Monday! This is a great way to support locally-owned businesses and Lafayette! More info to follow in the coming weeks.
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