New Family Popsicle Social THIS Saturday, 8/26

New Family Popsicle Social THIS Saturday, 8/26   There has been some confusion about the New Family Popsicle Social date. It is this Saturday, August 26th.    All Pre-K families –

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Fall Lafayette Volunteers Needed! 

Fall Lafayette Volunteers Needed!  Sign Up Now!   The HSA is looking for volunteers and leadership for our upcoming fall events. We need your help to carry on our amazing school traditions. We have roles that

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One Week Count DOWN!

Hi Lafayette Families!  We are one week away from welcoming students into our classrooms for the 2023-2024 school year!     Below is a list of “things to know”…please read carefully

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Room Parent Sign-Ups

Sign Up Now To Be A Room Parent!  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4caaa72aa4fcc70-lafayette#/   Want to become part of the behind the scenes magic for your child’s classroom? Interested in helping parents and kids connect as

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Welcome to the 2023-2024 School Year!

Dear Lafayette Families – Happy August!!!  School year 2023-2024 is just around the corner and we are beyond excited to welcome back our teachers, staff, students and families.  This year

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Class Lists are Coming Soon!

Happy August Lafayette!!!   Class Lists will be hitting your inboxes on Friday, August 4th!  We are finishing up the final enrollment packets, cross checking the class lists, and making

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Mid Summer Check In

Dear Lafayette Families – Happy Mid-Summer!  In the blink of an eye 3 ½ weeks of summer has gone by!  In just 5 ½ weeks, we are excited to welcome

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5th Grade Promotion Photos

Thanks to Freed Photography, we ALREADY have 5th Grade Promotion photos available for viewing/purchasing! Please visit the following link: View Photos

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Meal Train for Mr. Benab

Lafayette families have been providing meals for Mr. Benab, our school registrar among other roles, as he has undergone a long-term medical issues. Please join us in making life a little bit easier

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HSA Volunteer Opportunities 2023-2024

Dear HSA Board and Volunteers,    Thank you for volunteering with Lafayette’s Home & School Association! We are thrilled to have you on the HSA team and look forward to

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Closing out 2022-2023

Dear Lafayette Families – Welcome  to the last week of the 2022-2023 school year!  What an epic year we have had!  These last two weeks alone have been packed full

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Summer is a great time to read!

Welcome to the end of another school year!  As students head off for some downtime, I hope everyone’s summers involve fantastic, enjoyable reads.  Whether it’s curling up in the shade

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Results of Math Team Contest 5

On Friday June 2nd, we had our final Math Team competition from the Continental Math League. Our mathematicians worked hard to solve six non-routine problems. It has been so exciting

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Stock up on Grizzly Gear for the Summer!

Lafayette spirit wear, a.k.a. Grizzly Gear, will be on sale at drop off this week, dates/locations listed below.   Stock up on Beach Towels, Tote Bags, T-shirts and more before school’s

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A Note from Nurse Vella

Hello Lafayette Families! As we close out the year, I wanted to share a few reminders and updates from the Nurse’s Office!   Immunizations   DC Health requires that I send out immunization notices

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Kindergarten Enrollment is Open!

Have you registered your student for Kindergarten next year??  Now is the time!!!  We are finalizing class lists and want to be sure we have all of our new Kindergarten

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Library books are due Thursday, 6/15

Summer is just around the corner!  All Lafayette Library books must be returned by Thursday, June 15. Overdue notices will be coming to your email addresses later this week, but

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Lafayette and DCPS Meet-up at Capital Pride Parade (June 10)

  Happy Pride!     Every year DCPS has a contingent march in the Capital Pride Parade. Put on your rainbows and join Lafayette’s Pride Club members and friends this Saturday.

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Images for Sale Until Friday!

Images is available for purchase online until this Friday, June 9th. Don’t miss your chance to own Lafayette Elementary’s beloved Art and Literary Anthology with art work and writing from

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June Issue of Cub Facts

Take a look at the latest edition of Cub Facts, the last one of the year! 4th and 5th Grade students enjoyed contributing to this magazine for Pre-k and Kindergarten students. We hope you’ve

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