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It’s Bear Fund Time – Support Our Students Today!

The Bear Fund is Lafayette HSA’s main fundraising campaign – and it needs YOUR help! Last year, in addition to maintaining the programs that make Lafayette so special, the Bear

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The Lafayette Bear’s Garden needs your help!

The garden is maintained by parent volunteers and families who have adopted a garden bed.  (located to the right of the main entrance near the Kindergarten playground)  This fall we’re hosting

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Lafayette Math Club & Team

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Calling all 3rd Grade parents!

The morning drop-off line is staffed by Lafayette parents, and each month we ask parents from a specific grade to volunteer. The drop-off line for October is assigned to 3rd grade and will begin on

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Calling all 3rd Grade parents!

The morning drop-off line is staffed by Lafayette parents, and each month we ask parents from a specific grade to volunteer. The drop-off line for October is assigned to 3rd grade and will begin on

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Join the Lafayette HSA for the First HSA General Meeting!

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All New & Returning Families Need to Register for the A to Z Directory to Keep In Touch 

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Outdoor Movie Night Saturday, September 30

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Thank You To Our 2023-2024 Lafayette HSA Annual Sponsors! 

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Join Us Saturday, Sept 30 at 7:15 PM for Outdoor Movie Night

Join us on Saturday, September 30 for an Outdoor Movie Night on the Lafayette field. We will be screening “Book of Life” for a celebration of Hispanic-American Heritage Month! Gates

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School Portrait Day- 10/13

PORTRAIT DAY DETAILS DATE: October 13th Will there be a makeup date? Yes! More information to follow for re-takes. FREED Photography understands lighting, posing and most importantly, EXPRESSIONS! Your student

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Math Team & Math Club Updates

Math Team starts Thursday, 9/22, for students in 4th and 5th grade. Please meet at 8 am in the Great Hall if you would like to join/participate.   Math Club starts

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Community Notices 9/19/23

Is Your Child Reading at Grade Level?   Lynn Klaiman, a former learning specialist from a leading private school in DC, can evaluate your child’s reading skills. Start the new

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Dot Day Recap

Dotterific Fun was Enjoyed by All! Lafayette students embraced the message and symbolism of the dot last Friday! We showed we were brave and courageous and creative as we blew

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First HSA General Meeting is TONIGHT!

Learn more about how you can be a part of the HSA and hear from our Belonging co-chairs about their exciting programming for the year.    Date: Today, October 3,

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September LSAT Meeting – 9/20

The Lafayette LSAT will meet on Wednesday, 9/20 from 7:30 am – 8:30 am via Teams.  The link is below.  The agend is as follows: Review Comprehensive School Plan PARCC

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Safety Drills

Every month we practice safety drills at school.  Each month we complete a fire drill as well as an “auxiliary drill”, such as a severe weather drill, an evacuation, or

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Interested in Band? Sign Up Here!

Learn more about band options for 4th and 5th graders, including beginner and advanced options for a range of instruments. Students must sign up by this Friday, September 15. Lafayette

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Drop-Off Line Best Practices

When using the drop-off line, it is extremely important to follow a few safety guidelines. When you pull up in the drop-off line, your child should be ready to hop

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CHECK “BEAR FUND DONATION” OFF YOUR TO-DO LIST!

It’s only the third week of school and the HSA’s annual Bear Fund campaign is already off to a great start! Thanks to all the families who’ve sent in their donations. Last

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Lafayette Greeter Program Kick-Off: Friday, September 15 at the flagpole

Come meet the Lafayette Greeters this Friday, September 15, during morning drop off!  We’ll be in the front of the school near the flagpole – we should be easy to spot

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Lafayette’s Dot Day is THIS Friday, September 15!!

What is Dot Day? The International Dot Day celebration was started by a teacher many years ago to celebrate the message of creativity, kindness and courage in Peter Reynold’s book “The Dot”, and

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Seeking Lafayette Greeters for September 15!

In an effort to community build and make all Lafayette families feel welcome and valued, the HSA is running the Lafayette Hello program again this year. The first step of the Lafayette Hello is to

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Sign Up For Flex

Registration begins on September 12th at 5 PM. See attached flyer for class information and how to register.

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Remember to Pay Your Class Activity Fee

The class activity fee pays for field trips (buses, etc), Field Day t-shirts, and end-of-year parties. Instead of asking parents to pay multiple times, we combine the costs upfront. Pay

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Sing with the choir!

Welcome back to CHOIR!!! Please see the attached flyer for information and to sign your 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th grade student up for choir or showchoir! This year looks a

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Week 2 Here We Come!

Dear Lafayette Families – Week 1 was a resounding success!  There were smiles and joy as the children returned to the classrooms this past week.   It was incredible to welcome

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Sign Up for Girls on the Run

A new Girls On The Run team is forming at Lafayette with practices at the track on Mondays and Wednesday from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM this fall. It is

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Show Your School Spirit With Grizzly Gear!

We’ll be selling Lafayette spirit wear (AKA “Grizzly Gear”) at both Back to School Night sessions this week.   Look for our tables in the Great Hall right by the main

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Support the Bear Fund!

One of the best things about Lafayette is its generous community of families who support our school at every level. Each year, we all come together to contribute to the

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