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  Holiday Sweater Extravaganza!The seasonal celebration continued today with the first day of our SCA Spirit Week — Ugly Sweater vs. Holiday Sweater Day! No matter what they looked like, those colorful sweaters brightened our hallways and classrooms across the building. See the article below for details on the spirit themes for the rest of the week. 
Putting Their Bridges to the TestIn art class, 6th graders put their wooden-stick bridge designs to the test by seeing how many big textbooks their constructions could hold. Several reached a record of 12!  
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News & Notes
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A very Merry Christmas to those in our community who celebrate! Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the person who stands at the heart of the Christian tradition. It is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world on December 25, most commonly by the joyous giving of gifts. Learn more about Christmas here. |
Chanukah, an eight-day Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple’s menorah for eight days. Chanukah began at sundown yesterday and will run through the 22nd. See the complete school year calendar. |
In addition, we would like to wish a belated Happy Bodhi Day to those in our community who celebrate! Bodhi Day is a Buddhist holiday that recognizes the day that Buddha achieved enlightenment through meditation under the Bodhi tree. We apologize for the delay in recognizing this important cultural holiday. |
“Walk in My Shoes” Coming January 15! Volunteers Needed!
As part of our ongoing commitment to inclusion and raising awareness about disabilities, Lane will host “Walk in My Shoes” during P.E. classes on Thursday, January 15. The purpose of this event is to give general-education students a broader understanding of the daily situations faced by some of their friends with developmental challenges and learning differences. The program fosters empathy for others and gets students thinking about how they might be able to help a friend.
“Walk in My Shoes” requires a lot of adult support to be successful. We are looking for volunteers to assist with many different activities. Help is needed during these times:
- 9:20 – 11:45 a.m. (3rd through 6th grade students participating)
- 12:30 – 2:55 p.m. (kindergarten through 2nd grade)
Each volunteer will receive a script and information regarding their activity and the challenge being explored. Visit our “Walk in My Shoes” Sign-Up Genius to sign up. Thank you!
Save the Date for the 2026 Lane Spelling Bee – Thursday, February 12!
The Spelling Bee buzz has begun! If your child might be interested in participating this year, please mark Thursday, February 12, on your calendar. The bee is open to all students in grades 1 through 6 and is completely optional. Practice sessions will be held before school for several weeks prior to the bee, which will be held after school.
Registration packets with permission forms were sent home in last week’s Wednesday Folders. If your child is interested in participating in the bee, please fill out, sign, and return the permission form as soon as possible and no later than Friday, January 16. For more details, watch this video from Mrs. Chozick.
6th Grade Middle School Transition Begins in January!
Once we return from Winter Break, our oldest Lane Lions – our 6th graders – will begin the process of moving on to middle school. Information on course selection will be sent home by our counselors soon, and course request forms will be due near the end of January. Our 6th graders will attend either Hayfield Secondary School or Mark Twain Middle School, depending on where they live. All students will take a tour of their new school during the school day next month.
If your 6th grade Lane Lion will attend Hayfield Secondary School, please make note of these upcoming middle school transition events:
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Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night – Thursday, January 8, 6 to 8 p.m. in the Hayfield Auditorium (Snow Date: Monday, January 12)
- 6 to 6:30 p.m. General Session (Auditorium)
- 6:30 to 8 p.m. – Curriculum Fair (Middle School Cafeteria)
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Parent Coffees:
- Wednesday, February 4, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Middle School Lecture Hall (Snow Date to be determined)
- Wednesday, March 4, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Middle School Lecture Hall (Snow Date to be determined)
You can find more information, including the 7th grade course catalog, on the Hayfield website. Please contact Lane counselor Dr. Teresa Perry or Bessie Fealey, Hayfield school counselor, if you have questions.
Information for families of students attending Mark Twain Middle School will be sent out soon!
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Want a Quick Way to Recognize a Lane ES Employee or Team? Share an FCPS CARES!
The FCPS CARES Program allows parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond to help others and show they care about their students, colleagues, and the community. We invite you to submit a story to acknowledge the great work of an employee or group of employees who should receive FCPS CARES recognition.
Please take note of the following before submitting an FCPS CARES:
- Submissions are entered through StaffConnect, the HR portal for all employee actions. Select “I want to submit a(n)” and scroll to “FCPS Cares Submission.”
- The report will use the word “incident,” which is a generic term for all submissions, regardless of type.
- A notification email, with the submission text included, will be sent to the recipient(s) and copied to the recipient's supervisor(s).
- All submissions will be posted to our FCPS CARES webpage and shared via other FCPS news outlets. The FCPS CARES of the Month recipients are posted at the top of each month's page.
- Each quarter, the Educate Fairfax Board selects a recipient from the past 2-3 FCPS CARES of the Month recognitions. The recipient will be recognized as the FCPS CARES of the Quarter. A surprise visit from Dr. Reid, accompanied by a sponsor check and a special certificate, takes place at the employee’s worksite.
Our staff would love to hear how their hard work has made a difference to you! Thank you for your consideration!
PTA News
Registration for Winter Cub Clubs Now Open!
The PTA and Lane admin have organized another entertaining and educational line-up of before- and after-school enrichment programs, known as “Cub Clubs,” for its winter session. Registration is now open and runs through December 31. Sessions begin Friday, January 9, and will run through Friday, March 6.
Offerings this session include chess, sports, ceramics, crafts, karate, and flag football. Some sessions will be taught by Lane staff. Sessions often fill up fast, so be sure to register as soon as possible.
December Regal Movies Fundraiser
Looking for a great gift for friends and families that gives back to Lane as well? The PTA has a great one — Regal Movie Ticket Bundles! For just $30 you get two Standard 2D Movie tickets redeemable at any Regal location nationwide. Lane receives 25% of the sale. This fundraiser runs through December 31. Buy your bundle here!
Parent Resources
Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue!
We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during the upcoming Winter Break and on snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.
Winter Break Literacy Adventures
Engaging in literacy activities over Winter Break helps students maintain the reading, writing, and speaking skills they built during the first half of the school year. Even a little daily practice, such as these 10 fun family activities, helps ensure they return to school confident and ready to continue growing in literacy. Enjoy these literacy adventures as a family!
Winter Resources for Families
A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for Winter Break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on