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The Sunshine Scoop
 Autumn has arrived, and the Green Team gets busy! The crisp air tells us that fall is officially here, and our wonderful Green Team is back in action! They've been working hard, putting on their gloves and getting muddy to clean out our raised garden beds located in our school courtyard. It's important to tidy up the old plants to get ready for new ones. Not only that, but they also helped replant some beautiful bushes in our school's sunny courtyard. Thanks to our dedicated Green Team, our school is looking neat, clean, and ready for a colorful autumn! They will continue to work on projects this school year to include planting and recycling efforts outside and around Louise Archer.
Sincerely,
Michelle Makrigiorgos, Principal
Jennifer Condra, Assistant Principal
Veterans Day - Recognition
Do you have a family member who serves or has served in a branch of the United States Armed Forces? Louise Archer will honor all those who serve or have served in our nation's military during the week of Veterans Day 2025. Take a moment to complete the form below and your family member's information will be written on a star and displayed in the school. If you have multiple children wanting to recognize one veteran, the oldest child will be given the star to fill out and can add the names of younger siblings to it. Please complete this form by Friday, October 31st. Our Louise Archer students and staff will be excited to have the loved ones of our community honored and on display for the school to see. Thank you to all of our veterans for your service!
Outstanding Employee Awards
Nominations are now open for FCPS's Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Louise Archer outstanding employee in one of the categories below, please click on the appropriate nomination link. You may nominate more than one employee, or employees, across multiple categories. All that is required for this preliminary nomination is a brief statement. If your nomination progresses within FCPS, you will be contacted to provide additional detailed information with specific examples. Additional information regarding each of these awards, as well as the eligibility requirements, are included within each link.
Outstanding Teacher – a teacher or librarian with 3 or more years of experience
Outstanding New Teacher - a teacher or librarian with less than 3 years of experience
Outstanding Principal – a building principal with 3 or more years of experience
Outstanding Leader – assistant principal with 1 or more years of experience
Outstanding Professional Employee - these positions could include School-Based Technology Specialists, Technology Support Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor
Outstanding Operational Employee – these positions could include administrative and office staff, custodial staff, food service staff, Instructional Assistants, Public Health Assistants, Public Health Training Assistants
Note: The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 7th, 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact Becca Stille in the front office.
✅ Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. We will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, November 12.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
 Lost and Found
Please see the picture above to identify any lost clothing items that might belong to your child. You or your child can stop the lobby located inside Door 10 to claim any lost items from our lost and found area.
Kiss and Ride Safety Reminders
We appreciate that over 75 students rely on our Kiss and Ride line daily, and safety is our top priority! Lately, we’ve noticed a hazardous practice where drivers, immediately after drop-off or pick-up, are pulling out of the established lane and driving around the line of waiting cars to exit the lot. We know everyone is eager to move quickly, but this maneuver significantly increases the risk of an accident involving students or other vehicles.
If you utilize the Kiss and Ride line, please remain in the single line of traffic flow until you reach the designated parking lot exit. Your patience ensures a predictable and safe environment for our entire community.
Madison High School Football - Friday Night
South Lakes and Madison High School are excited for the upcoming Varsity Football game Friday, October 24th @ Madison. We are expecting a large turnout and to help ensure all participants and attendees have a safe and fun night, please review the entry procedures below and plan to arrive early. Gates open to the public @ 6pm.
1. All high school students will need to provide their student ID/SIS to enter the game. All high school students will be provided a color wrist band upon entry and must wear it for the entirety of the game. Students will be denied entry if they fail to comply.
2. Middle/Elementary school age children MUST be accompanied by a parent. Parents will be required to provide their First and Last Name, their cell phone #, and the First and Last Name of their middle/elementary age child(ren). All middle/elementary age children will receive a color wrist band upon entry and must wear it for the entirely of the game. **Parents are expected to supervise their middle/elementary school age children for the entire game.
3. No entry into the stadium at the start of the 3rd quarter. Madison security staff will stop entry of all guests/fans at the start of the 3rd quarter. Once fans exit, they will NOT be able to re-enter the stadium.
4.Ticket gate logistics (see picture below):
a. Line 1: Adults/MS/ES/HS age entry point (CC/Cash/eTix options available)
b. Line 2: HS age ONLY entry point (Cash/eTix option ONLY)
c. Line 3: Adults/MS/ES age entry point (CC/Cash/eTix options available)
d. Line 4: Media/Admin/VHSL Pass holders
5.Ticket Info
a. Online Tickets: Use the link HERE to purchase tickets ahead of time. Adult tickets ($7) available for purchase @ 8am, Friday October 24th. Student tickets ($5) available for purchase @ 1pm, Friday October 24th. **Online ticket sales will be the fastest method of entry.
b. Box Office Tickets: Tickets will be available for sale at the Box Office. Cash and Credit Cards are accepted. **No Apple Pay, Venmo, etc. electronic payment methods accepted at the Box Office.
Upcoming Calendar Dates
October 29 - 3-hour Early Release
October 31 - End of First Quarter, 2-hour Early Release
November 3 and 4 - Student Holidays
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