Forest Grove Elementary School

Are you on active duty in the uniformed services or working on federally owned property located in VA? If you haven’t already, please fill out the Federal Impact Aid survey via ParentVUE. For details, go to: https://lcps.pub/3AmEX5V

A big thank you to our schools, staff, students and community for a successful first-ever One LCPS Celebration Day! Thanks for making LCPS shine. Check out all the photo contest winners: https://lcps.pub/4hIdzA7

LCPS is hosting Student Success Talks with Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence! LCPS Families are invited to join these talks between November 2024 and May 2025 in all eight election districts. Topics will include ParentVUE, assessments, college and career readiness, mental health and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with LCPS staff and learn valuable tips for supporting student success. Visit the LCPS website for details! www.lcps.org/successtalks

Are you on active duty in the uniformed services or working on federally-owned property located in VA? Please fill out the Federal Impact Aid survey via ParentVUE. For details, go to: https://lcps.pub/3NJINcy

Sunday, October 27, is World Occupational Therapists Day. Thank you for the patience, kindness and expertise you provide our students each and every day. #WorldOccupationalTherapyDay

Happy Transportation Staff Appreciation Day (Oct. 23)! We want to thank all our LCPS Transportation Staff for their hard work and dedication to keeping our students safe! Plus, watch this important safety video, just in time for National School Bus Safety Week. https://lcps.pub/48yttsZ

It’s celebration day – One LCPS Celebration Day, that is! Today, Thursday, Oct. 17, we are celebrating our staff and students. Wear your school’s spirit wear or colors so staff can take photos and tag us at #WeAreOneLCPS!

Are you ready for One LCPS Celebration Day tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 17? We are so proud of our school division and we want to celebrate! Students and staff can show their LCPS spirit by wearing their school’s spirit wear or school colors. Schools that show their spirit may receive awards. We look forward to seeing your LCPS spirit! #WeAreOneLCPS

It's National Ombuds Appreciation Day! Ombuds: Here to Hear You! The ombuds office serves constituents – families, employees and community members – as a designated informal neutral resource to help them advocate for fairness, equity and consistency if they have concerns or issues. Learn more: lcps.org/ombuds

Joint Statement from Superintendent Aaron Spence and Board Chair Melinda Mansfield on Safety, Student Privacy and Misinformation: https://lcps.pub/4eXqSKK

Reminder: Get your walking shoes on and tune up the wheels on your bike or scooter, National Walk & Roll to School Day is today, Wednesday, October 9! #WalkRollToSchoolDay

Reminder: Get your walking shoes on and tune up the wheels on your bike or scooter, National Walk & Roll to School Day is today, Wednesday, October 9! #WalkRollToSchoolDay

Happy National Principals Month! Thank you for leading and inspiring us every single day. #NationalPrincipalsMonth

Sunday, October 6, is National Coaches Day. Thank you, LCPS coaches and mentors!

LCPS Families & Staff: Your voice matters, and LCPS is committed to listening. Please take a few moments to take the survey on the LCPS Bell Schedule and School Calendar. Look for an email today, October 1, with the link to the survey. We want to ensure that any future adjustments continue to meet the needs of our students and families. The survey closes October 15. Details: https://lcps.pub/4eBYcHg

Join LCPS Superintendent Dr. Spence at the Workforce Summit on Fri., Oct. 18, where thought leaders, educators, nonprofits & community members will come together to collaborate on how to shape the next generation of workforce talent. RSVP by October 14: https://lcps.pub/3XCz3Fz

Attend the first ever School Nutrition Services Food Show on Friday, Oct. 4, at Independence High School from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sample new and exciting recipes and provide feedback about new foods for school menus that students love and align with current food service trends.

Check out this Think Fast with Superintendent Spence! Each month, Dr. Aaron Spence answers a few rapid-fire questions from students and staff. https://lcps.pub/3XQpDr9

Join us at Park View High School on Friday, September 20, at 6:00 p.m. for a live performance by the Hampton University Marching Force at the football stadium. High School juniors and seniors interested in joining the HU marching band can audition from 4:00-5:00 p.m. This audition is open to all instrumentalists, color guard and dance team members! Sign up: https://lcps.pub/3B8VI4C

Today, when classes are in session, we celebrate Constitution Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787.