Laurel Ridge Newsletter 10/03/25
A Lion's Tale

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A Lion's Tale

Counts

Greetings Laurel Ridge Families,

What a FABULOUS Fall Field Day we had today!  Thank you to the many volunteers who made today so much fun.  And shout out to Mrs. Gernatt and Mr. Quincy for organizing the entire day!

As we leap into fall, we have many exciting things planned.  Next week brings Fall Picture Day, the Scholastic Book Fair, and Family Literacy Night.  Please see below for details and mark your calendars.  While you have those calendars out, please flip ahead to November.  Laurel Ridge will host the Thanksgiving Luncheon for families on Friday, November 21st.  If you are new to our community, we invite you to join your child for lunch.  You may bring your own meal or purchase a special turkey lunch in the cafeteria.  More details will be coming and we look forward to seeing everyone.

Megan Counts
Laurel Ridge Elementary Principal


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Upcoming Laurel Ridge Events

Monday October 6 to Friday October 10 - Laurel Ridge Book Fair! (Details to follow)

Tuesday, October 7 - Fall Picture Day (see below)

Wednesday, October 8 Literacy Night (see below)

Monday, October 13 - Student Holiday - Indigenous People's Day

Wednesday, October 15 - 3 Hour Early Release (12:55pm)

Monday, October 20 - Holiday - Diwali

Friday, October 31 - Quarter End - 2 Hour early release (1:55pm)


Calendar Reminders

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Monday, October 13 is an FCPS Student Holiday in honor of Indigenous People's Day

Monday, October 20 is an FCPS Holiday for all students and staff in honor of Diwali

diwali
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Friday, October 31 marks the end of the first Quarter End and we will dismiss 2 hours early at 1:55pm.


book fair

The Laurel Ridge Book Fair starts Monday!

October 6th to October 10th

Students will have an opportunity to shop with their class during school hours the week of October 6.

Students may pay with cash, card, check (made out to Laurel Ridge Elementary School) or eWallet.  More information about setting up an eWallet can be found on the bookfair website here.
 
We will also offer after school family shopping times: Please note, students must have a grown up with them to shop during these times:
Monday, October 6th 4:15-6:00  and
Wednesday, October 8th 6:00-7:30 during Literacy Night


picture day

Fall Picture Day is Tuesday, Oct 7!

School Picture Day is Coming!