 I hope everyone enjoyed some spring-like weather this weekend! Last Friday our 6th graders finally enjoyed their 1st field trip of the year to the Alden Theater in McLean. This performance connected to their curriculum and was very entertaining! In Mrs. Dickey-Dunn's class, our 6th grade scientists engaged in a hands on lab last week as well.
Earlier in the week Region Assistant Superintendent, Becky Baenig, visited each 3rd grade classes with week during Benchmark Literacy instruction. She was impressed by the clear and differentiated instruction of each teacher, the engagement of the students, the consistent student behavior, and the use of our curriculum resources. Later in the week, Executive Principal, Chad Lehman, visited two 5th grade classes during Benchmark Literacy instruction and participated in a 4th grade math CT. He also shared highlights of clear and consistent planning across both content areas, teachers holding students accountable for their learning, and the connections students were making across different passages and units in Benchmark Advance.
This week, we need need four volunteers for Friday's picture day during school and many volunteers for the Staff Volleyball Game in the evening. Please read below for ways to support!
Finally, Lemon Road had several students compete in the 2025–26 Virginia Scholastic & College Chess Championship held at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST). A group of our impressive chess players earned the 3rd Place Team Award in the K–5 Under 1000 category competing against approximately 110 players from around 25 schools across Virginia. Congratulations!
 We welcome back Victor O'Neill Studios to take professional pictures of all our clubs, spring portraits of individual students, a sixth grade panoramic photo, and a photo of our staff on Friday, March 13. We need four volunteers to help us ensure this day goes smoothly! Please consider signing up here.
Here are a few reminders and links to help the day go smoothly:
- Students that are in the SCA, Patrols, Eco Defense Squad, News Crew, Student Ambassadors, Band, Strings, Chorus, Trout Team, or other school clubs must wear or bring their polo for participation in the club photos
- Any student that has not taken a professional picture this year will have their portrait taken for the yearbook
- Any parent may request their child take a portrait by completing this form and/or let your child's teacher know
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Click this link to purchase the 6th grade panoramic photo as a keepsake
Your child's individual portrait gallery will be available approximately one week after picture day. If you have any questions leading up to picture day, please reach out to Victor O’Neill Studios by emailing Underclass@vosphoto.com.
 The Lemon Road staff are excited to play in the LRES Staff Volleyball Game on Friday, March 13 at Marshall High School. See the teams below and be sure to purchase your ticket before prices rise.
This is a family event and an adult must accompany all children for the full event at Marshall High School. Elementary and middle school students will not be permitted to enter without an adult present and joining the event.
Team Lemons (Navy Shirts)
- Ms. Aladhami
- Ms. Buchanan
- Ms. Burke
- Mrs. Crane
- Mrs. Denny
- Mrs. Kellogg
- Mr. Ortiz
- Mr. Raines
- Ms. Ulsh
- Mr. Van Trees
Team Lions (Gray Shirts)
- Mr. Bermudez (Mr. E)
- Mrs. Callanen
- Mrs. Carlin
- Mrs. Castillo
- Mr. Chen
- Ms. Hagerty
- Ms. Hagy
- Mr. Hickman
- Mrs. Maitre
- Mrs. Thibaudeau
- Mrs. Thompson
We hope everyone can make the big game! Tickets are $8 using the presale link here through March 10 or $10 at the door. Families that require a cash option or scholarship should contact Family Liaison Ms. Reyes Gomez at kereyesgomez@fcps.edu.
Students in grades 3-6 participate in Virginia state assessments each year. These assessments measure how students are learning the state standards. Below is the current schedule for the spring Standards of Learning tests at Lemon Road. More information will be provided as we get closer to the testing window and is available on the SOL Tests in Elementary School page on the FCPS website. While we are working to prepare all students for these tests, we ask that you avoid missing school on these day and ensure your child is completing their homework each week.
- Monday, March 16: Grade 5 Integrated Reading and Writing SOL
- Tuesday, May 12: Grade 5 Reading SOL
- Friday, May 16: Grades 3, 4 & 6 Reading SOL; Grade 5 Science SOL
- Thursday, May 21: Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Math & Honors Algebra 1 SOL
 FCPS is excited to welcome The StudyPro at 10AM on March 11 for an online conversation around executive functioning. In this talk, we plan to break down what's really getting in the way and how parents can help to:
- Recognize and identify Executive Functioning challenges
- Reduce the friction that keeps kids stuck
- Support your child with strategies for planning, time management, and managing work
You'll leave with strategies to reduce homework stress and bolster developing EF skills, and improve relationships. Register here!
FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9 to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools. Survey topics include: welcoming environment; communication; student success; advocacy, family and school partnerships, community partnerships. The survey will be available in multiple languages. Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website.
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