Arts Nights Are Almost Here, Mark Your Calendar, Volunteer and Food Options!

Arts Nights are quickly approaching!  Mark your calendars for May 9th (Pre-K, K, 1st), May 16th (2nd and 3rd grades), and May 23rd (4th and 5th grades) Another call for

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Ready, Set, BID! – All you Need to Know for This Week and Saturday’s Auction

Ready, Set, BID! Warm up your thumbs…the silent auction website for Lafayette Spring Auction is open for bidding TODAY! Visit Lafayette2024.givesmart.com to check out silent auction items, start bidding, and buy tickets!  

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5th Grade Pass the Poetry, Please (April 25th)

April 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm The 5th grade worked hard on writing poems during poetry workshops. They are celebrating their success with a poetry reading. All students will

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Spring into the Auction!

We cannot wait to see you at the Lafayette Auction on May 4th! Get your tickets and sponsor a teacher ticket if you are able: https://Lafayette2024.givesmart.com. You will also use

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Save the Date and Volunteers Needed! Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week! We have a great week planned for our wonderful teachers and staff who do so much for our kids. The week includes breakfast, lunch,

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Arts Night Volunteers Needed

Arts Nights are quickly approaching!  Mark your calendars for May 9th (Pre-K, K, 1st), May 16th (2nd and 3rd grades), and May 23rd (4th and 5th grades), and if you

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Be Courteous: Obey ADA Parking Signs

This is a reminder that no vehicles should be parked on Broad Branch Rd. in front of the building during school hours (8 AM – 4 PM). That curb space

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Announcing Yearbook Cover Contest Winners!

We are pleased and proud to announce the winners of the Yearbook Cover Contest! The committee had some very tough choices to make as there were so many amazing entries…

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2nd Grade Volunteer to Staff the Drop Off Line

Calling all 2nd Grade parents!   The morning drop-off line is staffed by Lafayette parents, and each month we ask parents from a specific grade to volunteer. We have run through all of the grades, so

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5th Grade Naturebridge Trip

Make sure to sign up for the 5th Grade Nature Bridge trip on April 29th! The cost is $200 per student and all payments are due by April 24th. Sign

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LSAT and HSA Nominations are Due Friday May 3

Calling all Lafayette Parents and Guardians! The Lafayette Elementary School Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) and Home School Association (HSA) Elections are coming up! Nominations are due May 3rd! Voting

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Lafayette Budget Advocacy 2024

Dear Lafayette community, Your advocacy is urgently needed. For many schools across DCPS – including Lafayette – the Mayor’s proposed budget is woefully inadequate. It leaves schools without funds to

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Countdown to the Spring Auction!

The Lafayette Auction is less than a month away! Get your tickets and sponsor a teacher ticket if you are able: https://Lafayette2024.givesmart.com.  Looking for kid friendly DC activities? The auction has

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CAPE Encouragement Goody Bag

Lafayette Student Council is selling CAPE Testing Goody Bags for students in Grades 3, 4, and 5. For $5, students receive a goody bag with fun erasers, a groovy pencil,

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4th & 5th Grade Spring Dance

Lafayette Student Council presents the 4th & 5th Grade Spring Dance! Come celebrate the start of Spring Break with dancing, snacks, and fun with friends. Tickets must be purchased on or before Thursday, 4/11. No exceptions!  

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LSAT Meeting on Wednesday, April 10

The Lafayette LSAT will meet on Wednesday, 4/10 from 7:30 am – 8:30 am via Teams.  The link is below.  The agenda is as follows: April 10th LSAT Agenda – LSAT and

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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. We have run through all of the grades, so this month we are circling back

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Lafayette Auction 101

Lafayette’s Annual Auction will be Saturday, May 4, from 7:00-10:00 PM at Lafayette Elementary School! Adults-Only Cocktail Soiree & Online Auction https://Lafayette2024.givesmart.com All proceeds benefit the Lafayette HSA WHAT IS THE

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Peace Survey + Mindful Monday

Help increase the peace in and out of school by taking an anonymous 2-minute survey. Don’t forget to join our next Mindful Monday on April 29th from 8:15-30am in the Peace

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Mental Health Team News

The Lafayette Mental Health Team (MHT) is excited to share this month’s MHT Newsletter (Spanish version here) discussing Disability Awareness and Autism Acceptance. Please be sure to join us for

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