Community Notices for 12/5/24

Deal Annual Winter Sale & Student Market! It is that time of year again at Deal Middle School for our Annual Winter Sale. This year it comes with a little twist.  Pre-Order Seasonal Items: Purchase Here Pick up pre-orders on Saturday November 29th & Sunday...
Save the Date for Spring Auction

Save the Date for Spring Auction

May 3, 2025 7 PM to 10 PM  All proceeds will support the Lafayette HSA. Adult only event. More details coming soon. Thank you to Auction Headline Sponsors Donovan Wye Mandle and Julie Roberts Home Team!  ¡Reserva! 3 de mayo de 2025 De 7 PM a 10 PM Subasta de primavera...
Math Team Contest Results

Math Team Contest Results

On Friday November 15th, we had our first Math Team competition, which comes directly from the Continental Math League. This contest was TOUGH and we are so proud of all 46 of our mathematicians for even giving it a shot! Congratulations to our students who placed, to...
ABCDEs of the Bear Fund: “D”

ABCDEs of the Bear Fund: “D”

In the ABCDE’s of the Bear Fund, D is for DCPS Equity Pledge! 10% of all funds raised for the Bear Fund support Title I DCPS schools, including our partner school, Takoma Elementary. We are so fortunate to be part of a well-resourced school and community, and we’re...
Grizzly Gear for the Holidays

Grizzly Gear for the Holidays

Looking for the ultimate holiday or birthday gift for the Lafayette fan in your life? Look no further! Our collection of Grizzly Gear makes the perfect present for students, alumni, and supporters alike.    Our cozy hoodies, t-shirts and winter hats make for perfect...
Lafayette Book Fair is next week!

Lafayette Book Fair is next week!

The Lafayette Book Fair is coming soon, just in time for holiday gifts! Books will be on sale in the library from December 9-13. The fair will be open to students during the school day, and to families  from 3:15-4:30pm on Monday and Thursday, with extended hours from...

Give to the Bear Fund for Giving Tuesday!

This year’s Bear Fund campaign is all about the ABCDE’s of the Bear Fund! Arts – $500 helps fund Shrek Jr. the Musical this spring, organized by our amazing Music Teachers. Hear directly from Ms. Gemar and Mr. Brockman! Belonging – $400 covers HSA programs...

The ABCDE’s of the Bear Fund!

Monday kicks off Lafayette’s Bear Fund Week–a week focused on increasing participation in Lafayette’s annual giving campaign by encouraging EVERY family to make a donation. This year’s Bear Fund campaign is all about the ABCDE’s of the Bear Fund! Arts – Shrek...

Community, Belonging & Safety

Good afternoon, As an HSA organization, we recognize our responsibility to foster a sense of community and belonging at Lafayette Elementary School. Recent concerns regarding the safety of one of our students on their walk home after school have raised important...