The staff and students are thankful for our wonderful Lafayette Elementary PTA. These ladies make our day when we see the coffee cart on any hall. A shoutout to the Whitakers and everyone pictured: Ms. Contrella, Ms. McFadden and Ms. Enriquez.
#LESLions #LafayettePTA

Mrs. Taylor's 3rd grade class enjoyed learning about coding and using Ozobots. Students put the words in sequence from a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. quote and completed a color code for the Ozobots to follow. This was a fun way to begin Black History Month.
#LESLions #Ozobots




Happy National Kindness Week! We are doing a great job Lafayette showing kindness while on our way to completing our goal, $5,000, for the Healthy Heart Challenge fundraiser with the American Heart Association. We are almost halfway to our goal with 11 days left!




Students and Staff enjoying Valentine's Day. #LESLions #Valentine's Day




Mrs. Taylor's 3rd grade class enjoyed learning about coding and using Ozobots. Students put the words in sequence from a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. quote and completed a color code for the Ozobots to follow. This was a fun way to begin Black History Month.
#LESLions #Ozobots




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FCPS WILL BE CLOSED
FCPS will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024.
Students return to school on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Happy National Kindness Week! We are doing a great job Lafayette showing kindness while on our way to completing our goal, $5,000, for the Healthy Heart Challenge fundraiser with the American Heart Association. We are almost halfway to our goal with 15 days left!
#HeartChallenge

Today is National School Resource Officer Day. SRO Epple greets students, parents, staff and LES Breakfast Buddy volunteers.
#LESLion #FXBGPolice #FXBGSheriff




January 25, 2024, Mrs. Montgomery's Kindergarten class celebrated 100 days of school. They made hats, a project with 100 items and a snack.
#kindergarten #100Daysofschool
Reminder: In observance of Presidents' Day, FCPS buildings will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024. Enjoy your three-day weekend.

UPCOMING CAREER FAIR!
Date: March 23, 2024
Address: 210 Ferdinand Street. Fredericksburg, Va. 22401.
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Licensed teachers, prospective career-switchers, and anyone wondering about pathways to a career in education are welcomed.
Preregistration preferred; however, walk-ins are also welcomed.
If you’re interested in attending, please register at https://fxbg.link/CareerFair.
For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (540)372-1130.
#teachfxbg

February 5-9, 2024, was School Counselor week. Ms. Wainscott is having a relaxing time with students after lunch.
#LESLions #SchoolCounselor

UPCOMING CAREER FAIR!
Date: March 23, 2024
Address: 210 Ferdinand Street. Fredericksburg, Va. 22401.
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Licensed teachers, prospective career-switchers, and anyone wondering about pathways to a career in education are welcomed.
Preregistration preferred; however, walk-ins are also welcomed.
If you’re interested in attending, please register at https://fxbg.link/CareerFair.
For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (540)372-1130.
#teachfxbg

February 5-9, 2024, National School Counselor week, Lafayette Elementary School would like to recognize our School Counselor, Ms. Brady. Ms. Brady spends a lot of her time with First grade, Third grade and Fifth grade.
#LESLions #SchoolCounselors


VIRTUAL WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITY
Disability Benefits: VA’s Medicaid Waivers
February 27, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
There are state government benefits available to individuals with disabilities. It’s important to understand that benefits such as personal assistance and community support can play an important role in planning for the future. Navigating state disability services can be difficult, time-consuming, and overwhelming. This workshop explains Virginia’s Medicaid Waivers, eligibility for services, and how to obtain this state benefit.
REGISTER HERE:
bit.ly/47qllbB
This virtual workshop will be presented on Zoom. It will not be recorded.
Presented by PEATC in partnership with Fredericksburg City Public Schools
peatc.org | 703-923-0010 | partners@peatc.org

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FCPS Mental Health Resource Fair
Saturday, April 13, 2024
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Registration link coming soon.

February 5-9, 2024, National School Counselor week. Lafayette Elementary School would like to recognize our School Counselor, Ms. Wainscott. Ms. Wainscott spends a lot of her time with Kindergarten, Second grade and Fourth grade.
#LESLions #SchoolCounselors



Healthy Heart Challenge and Spirit Week will start February 5-9, 2024. Don't forget to sign up. Get ready to change and save lives! #LESLions #HeartChallenge #SpiritWeek


