Good evening, Lafayette Families,
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and is ready for the final week of school before winter break! We have an exciting Spirit Week planned for our students and staff, and we can't wait to see everyone's festive gear.
Spirit Week
Monday, December 16: Rock & Roll Day — Wear your favorite band tee
Tuesday, December 17: Snow Day — Wear white or dress like a snowman with hats, scarves, and mittens
Wednesday, December 18: Deck the Halls Day — Wear holiday garland, tinsel, ornaments, or lights for a festive look
Thursday, December 19: Ugly Sweater Day — Show off your holiday or "ugly" sweater
Friday, December 20: Pajama Day — Wear your holiday or favorite p
ajamas (school-appropriate).
Reminder
K-2 clubs and remediation groups have concluded for this semester. The only group meeting on Wednesday of this week will be our 5th-grade math homework group.
Key Dates
Friday, December 20: End of 2nd Quarter
December 23 - January 6: End of Winter Break
Tuesday, January 7: Students Return & Quarter 3 begins
Benchmark testing continues this week. Attendance and punctuality are critical to supporting your child’s success. If your child is healthy, please ensure they are present and on time. Attendance Notes
December 17: Grades 2-5 Math
December 18: Grade 4 Virginia Studies and Grade 5 Science
December 19 & 20: Make-up Testing
Family Life instruction for all students will begin in February. Stay tuned for details about our upcoming Family Life Parent Night, where families can review the instructional materials. In the meantime, I encourage you to review the VDOE Family Life Standards. Family Life Standards
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to create a safe and positive learning environment for all students. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns at (540) 310-0029.
Warm regards,
Mrs. Wheeler