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The Weekly Roar
Friday, June 19, 2026 — Special End-of-Year Edition
A Fantastic Finish to a Wonderful Year!
Throughout this short week, Lane Lions of all ages marked the end of the 2025-26 school year with celebrations of all sorts.
The centerpiece was Tuesday’s 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony for our oldest lions who will be moving on to middle school next year. It included a clap-out by the younger students, the presentation of certificates, and a small reception for families afterwards. Here are just a few pictures from that morning.
Second grade celebrated the school year and the coming summer with a family picnic, complete with yard games, beach balls and leis, and food.
Lane’s ESOL teachers Mrs. Hernandez and Mrs. Yamamura celebrated their “graduates” from the ESOL program.
Student Ambassadors came to school early on Wednesday, the last day, to "Chalk the Walk" with positive messages and good wishes for the coming summer break.
At the end of the last day, there was dancing in the streets – or at least in the hallways – as students made their way to their transportation home. There were lots of cheers but also a few tears and lots and lots of hugs. Lane staff said goodbye in style with its annual last-day clap-out as students left the building and the buses pulled away.
In This Issue
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A Year-End Message from Mrs. Opie
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2026-27 School Supply Lists Now Available! PTA Kits Available until July 15!
- Now Is the Time to Sign Up for Music Electives Next Year!
- Can You Help Tend Our Garden This Summer?
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Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
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Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation and Neither Does Fun!
- Summer Meals for Students
- FCPS Calendar Survey Closes Monday
- Juneteenth Holiday Today
News & Notes
A Year-End Message from Mrs. Opie
As we close another incredible school year, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our Lane Elementary families for your trust, partnership, and unwavering support. It has been a privilege to work alongside you as we nurtured, challenged, and celebrated the growth of every one of our Lions.
This year has been filled with tremendous accomplishments, and we could not be prouder of our students. Across the school, we have seen growth in many areas, especially in reading, mathematics, and science. Our students and staff worked hard every day, and that dedication is reflected in the results.
- Grades 1 through 6 demonstrated High Growth and High Achievement on the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment.
- Nearly all (96.7%) of our kindergarten students met the benchmark on their End-of-Year Math Assessment (EMAS).
- We saw significant increases in our Math and Reading SOL pass rates.
- We have already begun planning our next four-year Strategic Plan with an ambitious goal of reaching 95% achievement in the years ahead.
While we celebrate these accomplishments, what makes us most proud is the growth, perseverance, kindness, and joy demonstrated by each and every Lion throughout the year. Our students continue to inspire us, and we are honored to be part of their educational journey.
As summer begins, I encourage you to take time to relax, make memories, and enjoy family and friends. We will continue sharing summer engagement opportunities and activities in the coming weeks, so please stay connected with us. Our school office will remain open during the summer from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Friday. (The office is closed today for the Juneteenth holiday and will be closed on Friday, July 3, for Independence Day.)
Thank you again for an amazing year. We wish all of our Lions and their families a safe, joyful, and well-deserved summer break. We already look forward to welcoming everyone back in August for another year of learning, growth, and success.
Until then, enjoy every moment and have a wonderful summer!
With gratitude and Lion Pride,
Ebony Opie
Principal, Lane Elementary School
2026-27 School Supply Lists Now Available! PTA Kits Available until July 15!
School supply lists for all grade levels are now posted on our school website. If you’d like to get a head start on purchasing the bulk of the supplies, consider taking advantage of the PTA’s school supply kits from Campus Survival Kits. The supplies will be delivered to the school before Open House. Here’s the link to order: www.campussurvivalkits.com/lane.
Sign Up for Music Electives for Next Year Now!
Attention Rising 4th, 5th, and 6th Graders! NOW is the time to sign up to learn how to play an instrument in Strings (grades 4, 5, 6) or Band (grades 5, 6 only) next year! Lessons happen during the school day (during Specials) with a concert at the end of the year! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of these AMAZING instrumental programs at Lane!
Students in 5th and 6th grade also have the opportunity to join Chorus for next year! Chorus lessons happen during the school day and there are two concert performances during the school year. Students may choose an instrument AND Chorus. Sign up for Chorus now!
If you have questions, please reach out to the music teachers.
James Piccirello, Strings, jradkisonpic@fcps.edu
Ryan Woessner, Band, rtwoessner1@fcps.edu
Grayson Crouch, Chorus, gcrouch@fcps.edu
Jasmine McCormick, Chorus, jrmccormick@fcps.edu
Can You Help Tend Our Garden This Summer?
Our school garden has been growing beautifully this spring, thanks to our students' green thumbs, and we want to make sure it stays healthy and vibrant throughout the summer. The Garden Team is asking for your help!
We're looking for families who would be willing to sign up to water our precious plants during the summer break. We have plants that we plan to harvest in the fall, so water and TLC are essential. It's a wonderful way to connect with nature and contribute to our school community.
The school will provide the equipment. You’ll just need to pick up the water key in the front office, do the watering, and return the key. There’s even a dinosaur sprinkler that you and your family can use while you're here! You can have a blast staying cool while making sure our garden gets the water it needs.
If you're interested in helping out, please pick the dates that work best for you on our Sign-Up Genius electronic sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AAEAA2DA0F4C52-64419375-summer#/. We’ll provide all the necessary information and instructions.
Thank you so much for your support in keeping our school garden thriving!
Questions, comments, suggestions? Contact Ms. Xena at xrmorales@fcps.edu or Mrs. Carlson at accarlson@fcps.edu.
Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
FCPS’ Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests, from camps and activities to health and safety resources.
Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation and Neither Does Fun!
The FCPS Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
Summer Meals for Students
Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on site while eating their meals.
This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following elementary schools: Braddock, Dogwood, Glen Forest, Hutchison, Hybla Valley, and London Towne.
Summer sites will continue to be added, so please check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.
FCPS Calendar Survey Closes Monday
FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all caregivers and FCPS staff should have received an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey.
Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.
If you did not receive a link to the survey or have technical difficulties completing the survey, please contact the FCPS Office of Research and Program Evaluation.
Juneteenth Holiday Today
Today we recognize Juneteenth, a celebration and commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, Juneteenth marks a day in 1865 when enslaved Texans learned they would be free, two months after the end of the Civil War and two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
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