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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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LSAT and HSA Elections are Coming Up!
Calling all Lafayette Parents and Guardians! The Lafayette Elementary School Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) and Home School Association (HSA) Elections are coming up! Nominations are due May 3rd! Voting begins on May 28th! LSAT: Candidates for the LSAT must be parents or guardians with a student enrolled at Lafayette Elementary School and a deep commitment to promoting high expectations …
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Lafayette Budget Advocacy 2024
Dear Lafayette community, Your advocacy is urgently needed. For many schools across DCPS - including Lafayette - the Mayor’s proposed budget is woefully inadequate. It leaves schools without funds to cover their current staff and having to cut positions. There are two easy, time-sensitive actions we hope you’ll take right now to influence the budget process: Sign this petition to …
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Countdown to the Spring Auction!
The Lafayette Auction is less than a month away! Get your tickets and sponsor a teacher ticket if you are able: https://Lafayette2024.givesmart.com. Looking for kid friendly DC activities? The auction has you covered with Mount Vernon, International Spy Museum, and College Park Aviation Museum tickets along with Planet Word Kreeger Museum memberships. Also check out items from Capitol City Little League, …
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CAPE Encouragement Goody Bag
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Lafayette Student Council is selling CAPE Testing Goody Bags for students in Grades 3, 4, and 5. For $5, students receive a goody bag with fun erasers, a groovy pencil, an encouraging sticker for water bottles or elsewhere, and some mints to enjoy while testing! All proceeds will go towards the 5th Grade Overnight Camping Trip! Orders must be placed on …
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4th & 5th Grade Spring Dance
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Lafayette Student Council presents the 4th & 5th Grade Spring Dance! Come celebrate the start of Spring Break with dancing, snacks, and fun with friends. Tickets must be purchased on or before Thursday, 4/11. No exceptions! Date: Friday, April 12th Place: Cafeteria Time: 3:30-5:00 Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the link below. All proceeds will go towards the 5th Grade Overnight Camping Trip! …
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LSAT Meeting on Wednesday, April 10
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The Lafayette LSAT will meet on Wednesday, 4/10 from 7:30 am – 8:30 am via Teams. The link is below. The agenda is as follows: April 10th LSAT Agenda - LSAT and HSA election schedule and tasks - Update on budget (if there is new information) - Reminder of the enrollment deadline - Proposed agenda for May and June meetings - Community …
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Calling all 3rd Grade parents!
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The morning drop-off line is staffed by Lafayette parents, and each month we ask parents from a specific grade to volunteer. We have run through all of the grades, so this month we are circling back around to 3rd grade to ask for volunteers. This will begin on Monday, April 1st. For those of you not familiar with this volunteer opportunity, it involves showing up at 8:25am at …
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Lafayette Auction 101
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Lafayette's Annual Auction will be Saturday, May 4, from 7:00-10:00 PM at Lafayette Elementary School! Adults-Only Cocktail Soiree & Online Auction https://Lafayette2024.givesmart.com All proceeds benefit the Lafayette HSA WHAT IS THE LAFAYETTE AUCTION? All Lafayette families are invited to attend this adults-only outdoor event on Saturday, May 4, 7:00 - 10:00 PM (rain or shine)! During cocktail hour, attendees will enjoy …
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Peace Survey + Mindful Monday
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Help increase the peace in and out of school by taking an anonymous 2-minute survey. Don't forget to join our next Mindful Monday on April 29th from 8:15-30am in the Peace Room. Questions? Contact Mr. Goldman.
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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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