First Day of School Game Plan!

Thank you to everyone who made it out to the Parent Huddles.  It was amazing to see over 500 families in person!!!  The first day of school will be amazing.

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Parent Huddles Thursday!

Parent Huddles are Thursday evening!  Here’s the info to know: Parents and students are welcome! You are welcome to bring school supplies to drop off at your child’s classroom We

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Before and After School Care

Lafayette currently has two before and after care programs. Learn more about Capitol Language Services (CLS), which is onsite, and Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church (CCPC) after school program, which is

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Bear Garden Tools Needed

We are cleaning up the Bear Garden with the help of 45 GW students and need to borrow your gardening tools for the weekend of 8/26! Sign up to lend

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Key Back to School Dates, Including Huddles!

Join the HSA for the Back To School Breakfast on the first day of school! Monday 8/29 on the corner of Northampton and Broad Branch after dropoff at 8:30 AM.

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Explore HSA Volunteer Opportunities!

There are so many great ways to get involved with the HSA. There are big roles and small. No experience needed! Learn More and Sign Up Online

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Class Activity Fees are Due

Each year, Lafayette Elementary School collects a one-time payment from each child to pay for costs associated with field trips (buses, etc), field day t-shirts, and end-of-year parties for each

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Donate to the Bear Fund

The Bear Fund is Lafayette’s annual giving campaign to provide art supplies, the peace program, technology licenses & much more. It’s an important way to support Lafayette and many of

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Welcome to the 22/23 School Year, and the First Tuesday Bulletin – Share With a New Lafayette Family!

What is the Tuesday Bulletin? Every Tuesday, Lafayette HSA volunteers will compile the latest and greatest information on school events, HSA activities, community notices, messages from Dr. B, and any other

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Back to School Reminders – The Countdown is On!

Good morning Lafayette Families!  We are about 10 days away from welcoming students into our classrooms for an incredible new school years!  As always, there is a huge amount of

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Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year!

Dear Lafayette Families – Happy August 1st!!!  We find ourselves about to launch into the 2022-2023 school year, which marks my 9th year at Lafayette.  I literally have no idea

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Room Parents and HSA Volunteers Needed!

As you wait for class lists to come out (after 4 pm on Monday)….start thinking about how you want to be involved!  Below are two ways to help support your

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Mid July Updates

Dear Lafayette Families – Happy mid-July!!!  As we are all trying to beat the heat, I thought I’d reach out and share some updates, school supply lists, and upcoming dates. 

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Submit Your Child’s Health and Dental Forms Today!

We hope you all have had a restful and restorative summer break thus far!    This is your gentle reminder to please submit your students’ updated health certificates (with updated

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School Supply Lists Are Here

This year we will once again utilize School Tool Box for school supplies. Here is the link to School ToolBox:  School Supplies  If you don’t want to purchase a box

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5th Grade Graduation Photos

5th Grade Graduation Photos from Freed Photography are here. Click here to view and purchase. 

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Summer Reading Lists

The Lafayette Summer Reading Guide is filled with resources to kick the summer off right!  Find suggested (not required) books for every grade, learn strategies for picking your next read,

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Closing Out 2021-2022

  Dear Lafayette Families – As a quiet settles over the building, I’m finally sitting down to exhale and send you all a closing note.  What a year we have

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Fifth Grade Graduation Ceremony and Thanks!

Congratulations to our rising sixth grade students on their Lafayette graduation! Congratulations to parents, families and caregivers as well. Special thanks to the teachers, custodians, administration and 4th grade parent

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Update: Yearbooks and 5th Grade Panorama Photo

  Update on Yearbooks: We still have not received them. They will be sent home as soon as they come in. If they arrive after school dismisses, families will be

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