Lafayette Park has a New Name!
07 Dec 2020
Thanks in small part to the hard work of our SPARK club members from last year, our park and rec center will now be known as Lafayette-Pointer Park. This change
Thanks in small part to the hard work of our SPARK club members from last year, our park and rec center will now be known as Lafayette-Pointer Park. This change
Earlier this year, our community voted to pass an Equity Pledge that donates 10% of funds raised during Lafayette’s annual fundraising campaign to help vulnerable school communities throughout DC. Working
The Lafayette LSAT of 2020-2021 held their first meeting on Wednesday, 10/14. This elected group of parents and school staff have a primary responsibility to “advise the principal on matters
Dear Lafayette Families – This week we mourn the loss of a pioneer and a warrior for women’s rights, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The year 2020 continues to provide us
Thank you all for your questions and votes regarding the HSA Fundraising Equity Pledge to donate 10% of funds raised during Lafayette’s annual fundraising campaign. After ten days of voting,
Dear Lafayette families, The HSA Board is presenting a Bear Fund Equity Pledge to the parent community. In short, we hope to pledge 10% of funds raised during Lafayette’s annual
Thank you all for your questions and votes regarding the HSA proposal to purchase 60 computers for teachers through our reserve spend for a total of $55,000. After five days
Dear Lafayette Families, This year marks my 7th year as the proud leader and member of the Lafayette community. As I was reflecting on the other six “welcome back” letters
Over the last three weeks, we have all watched the horrific, violent, racist events perpetrated against African Americans. These events have been set against the backdrop of a pandemic that
The HSA would like to provide some important updates following Monday’s Board meeting. As always, full meeting minutes will be available on our website. General Meeting Reminder Our final General
As hard as it is to believe, we are entering our last three weeks of the school year. While some traditions have been lost this year, some are enduring! Our
With the end of the school year rapidly approaching, the HSA is prepared to engage our community virtually to take care of some important HSA business! Please save the date
The HSA Board has sent checks to our eight dedicated aides and nurses, who as contract staff rather than DCPS employees, were the members of our community most directly impacted
Happy end of Week 4 of distance learning. I hope this note finds you all well. Below are several significant announcements and resources. Please take time to read all the
We have done many mighty things as a community, but this may be the most remarkable achievement yet. On Days 1 and 2, students logged in, had morning meetings, checked
It’s time to hop out of bed, comb your hair, put on a cute T-shirt (with you pj bottoms) and join your classmates for another “first day of school” –
Dear Lafayette Families – Earlier today I shared notification regarding a confirmed case of COVID-19 in a parent member within our school community. I know this has created many questions
Lafayette families – Thank you to the families who attended the Budget Presentation on March 2. At that time, as planned, we presented a proposed budget for the 2020-21 school
Dear Lafayette Families – Thank you to everyone who joined together to surprise me in celebration of my recent award. I am beyond floored by the love, generosity, support, and
To Students and Families: At DC Public Schools (DCPS), we are committed to ensuring the well-being of our students. Communicating home about issues that impact school communities is important to fostering strong