Lafayette Elementary School

📢 REMINDER for families! Tomorrow is Kindergarten Transition Day! 🦁Arrival: 8:00-8:30am 🦁Dismissal: 3:30pm We're ready to welcome our newest learners!

📢 Reminder for Families!
Tonight is Orientation Night at all three of our elementary schools! 🎉

🧸 Kindergarten Only: 4–5 PM
📚 All Grades: 5–7 PM

We can’t wait to see our students and families as we get ready for a fantastic school year! 💙🍎

Thursday, August 14, 2025. 📍Lafayette Elementary School Kindergarten Only from 4:00-5:00pm. All other Students from 5:00-7:00pm. We cannot wait to welcome our Lions! 🦁 💛🖤One Team. One Family. P.R.I.D.E💛🖤

We would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Keith Priest, Emilee Ogden, and the Fredericksburg United Methodist Church for their school supply donation! Thank you for thinking of Lafayette Elementary!

Here’s an opportunity to join girls developing the skills to build confidence for life 💪🏽 Registration forthcoming for Girls on the Run Mountain Mover! 🎀👧🏻👧🏽👧🏼🎀

A very special shout out to our outstanding PTA for all that they do, and for being present to welcome us back to school! 💛🖤

Welcome back to ALL of our Faculty/Staff!🦁 We are so full of excitement and inspiration for the 2025-2026 School Year! One Team. One Family. P.R.I.D.E 💛🖤

🗓️ Mark your calendars for Back to School Orientation! Thursday, August 14, 2025. 📍Lafayette Elementary School Kindergarten Only from 4:00-5:00pm. All other Students from 5:00-7:00pm. We cannot wait to welcome our Lions! 🦁 💛🖤One Team. One Family. P.R.I.D.E💛🖤

Perfect way to end the work week … ❤️LES 🦁 Popsicles on the Playground 🛝

Two days away!! 🕒 3 PM – 5 PM 📍 Lafayette Elementary School Playground ✨ Meet the 2025–2026 PTA Board 🤝 Connect with other LES families 🎈 Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of play and popsicles! Note: The school building will not be open during this event. We can't wait to see our Lions there! 🦁💛 #LafayetteLions #OneTeamOneFamily #LESPopsiclesPlayground

🗓️ Mark your calendars for Back to School Orientation! Thursday, August 14, 2025. 📍Lafayette Elementary School Kindergarten Only from 4:00-5:00pm. All other Students from 5:00-7:00pm. We cannot wait to welcome our Lions! 🦁 💛🖤One Team. One Family. P.R.I.D.E💛🖤

This Friday, August 1st!! 🕒 3 PM – 5 PM 📍 Lafayette Elementary School Playground ✨ Meet the 2025–2026 PTA Board 🤝 Connect with other LES families 🎈 Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of play and popsicles! Note: The school building will not be open during this event. We can't wait to see our Lions there! 🦁💛 #LafayetteLions #OneTeamOneFamily #LESPopsiclesPlayground

ALL ABOARD! Meet The Admin LES 🦁 Supercat 🚌 Tours! Visiting Our FCPS Neighborhoods! Greeting Students and Families! 👏🏽🤩 Outstanding! 💛🖤One Team. One Family. P.R.I.D.E💛🖤

Have you caught the City School Cafe Truck for our Summer Food Service Program? There are still a few weeks left. 📍 Please note: Some times and locations may vary, so be sure to check for the latest updates. 📲 Download the app or visit www.cityschoolscafe.com to find a site near you and stay informed. A few details to know: ▶ Program runs 6/9 - 7/18, Monday through Friday ▶ All children (1-18) are eligible ▶ All children MUST be present to receive a meal ▶ All children must eat the meal at the served location ▶ Parents are NOT permitted to pick up meals While you're here, share this post! 🙌 #FXBGSchools #SummerMeals #FuelForLearning

Students entering kindergarten, 7th grade, or 12th grade this fall may need required immunizations before school starts. These routine vaccines help keep kids healthy and in class. The Fredericksburg Health Department offers immunizations at no cost to families. Call (540) 899-4142 to schedule an appointment. 📢 Link in bio!

All lanes of I-95 North and South are shut down in the area of the 130.2 mile-marker due to power lines down across the highway, and power is out in some nearby areas. Please be safe and plan your travel accordingly when picking up students from Summer Programs.

🍽️ FCPS Summer Meals Are Back! Fredericksburg City Public Schools is proud to once again offer our Summer Food Service Program🌞 📍 Please note: Some times and locations may vary, so be sure to check for the latest updates. 📲 Download the app or visit www.cityschoolscafe.com to find a site near you and stay informed. A few details to know: ▶ Program runs 6/9 - 7/18, Monday through Friday ▶ All children (1-18) are eligible ▶ All children MUST be present to receive a meal ▶ All children must eat the meal at the served location ▶ Parents are NOT permitted to pick up meals While you're here, share this post! 🙌 Let’s make it a healthy, happy summer! 🥗🍎💪 #FXBGSchools #SummerMeals #FuelForLearning

🍽️ FCPS Summer Meals Are Back! Fredericksburg City Public Schools is proud to once again offer our Summer Food Service Program🌞 📍 Please note: Some times and locations may vary, so be sure to check for the latest updates. 📲 Download the app or visit www.cityschoolscafe.com to find a site near you and stay informed. A few details to know: ▶ Program runs 6/9 - 7/18, Monday through Friday ▶ All children (1-18) are eligible ▶ All children MUST be present to receive a meal ▶ All children must eat the meal at the served location ▶ Parents are NOT permitted to pick up meals While you're here, share this post! 🙌 Let’s make it a healthy, happy summer! 🥗🍎💪 #FXBGSchools #SummerMeals #FuelForLearning

📣 Thinking about a career change? Your next chapter could be in the classroom—and we’re here to help you get there! We welcome career switchers and offer pathways to earn your teaching license. 💼➡️🍎 Explore open positions: 👉 https://www.applitrack.com/fredericksburg/onlineapp/ Do you have questions or want to see if you qualify? Call Human Resources at (540) 372-1130. #TeachFXBGSchools #CareerSwitch #NowHiring #MakeADifference #FutureTeacher

📢 Reminder: This Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are early dismissal days for students. 🧒 Preschool Programs will follow their usual staggered early dismissal times. If you’re unsure of your child’s dismissal time, please contact their program directly. 📍 Dismissal Times by School: 🔹 Hugh Mercer & Lafayette – 12:45 PM 🔹 Walker-Grant & James Monroe – 12:00 PM Thank you for your attention and cooperation!