Legacy Living

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

December 19: Holiday Singalong

December 20: Winter Parties

December 23 - January 3: Winter Break

January 6: School Resumes

January 6 PTO Meeting, 7:00 PM, Library and Virtually

January 8: Winter MAP testing, Grades 2-5 Reading

January 10: Winter MAP testing, Grades 1-5 Math

January 20: Martin Luther King Holiday, No School

January 24: End of Second Grade Period

January 27: Student Holiday, Planning Day

January 28: Student Holiday, Staff Professional Development

January 29: Lunar New Year Holiday, No School

Dear Families,

As the year draws to a close and the winter season is upon us, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and partnership. It has been a wonderful year filled with learning, growth, and countless memorable moments here at Legacy Elementary.

As we look forward to the new year, we are excited about the opportunities it holds. Our dedicated teachers and staff are committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can thrive.

Winter break will begin on December 21st and classes will resume on January 6th. During this time, we encourage families to enjoy the holiday season, spend quality time together, and create lasting memories.

Though school will be closed, please remember that our online resources are available for your child's continued learning and exploration. Additionally, feel free to reach out via email if you have any questions or require assistance during the break.

On behalf of the entire Legacy Elementary staff, I wish you a joyful and restful winter break. May this time bring happiness, peace, and renewal to you and your loved ones. We look forward to seeing our Labs in the new year!

Warm regards,

Kirsten O’Hara

• Legacy's Got Talent was created by one of our amazing students that came up with an idea and we are help her make it a reality! Thank you to Carla B. for all of your hard work and creativity!
• Legacy Elementary is excited to have a talent show this year to showcase all of our amazing students with their amazing talents! Please know that we have adjusted our Multicultural Night and we will not be having a talent show at the end of the evening because it was difficult to have enough time for everyone to share their talents!
• Talent Show contract and sign-up form will be sent home in take-home folders on 12/02/24 and are due by 12/16/24. Late sign ups will not be accepted after Winter Break.
• If your performance includes a song (whether you are singing or it is playing in the background) a printed version of the lyrics (in English) must be turned in with the contract/sign-up form.
• Rehearsal Dates: 01/30/25, 02/05/25, 02/12/25, 02/19/25
• Students must attend every rehearsal in order to perform
• Performances can include, but are not limited to: singing, dancing, stand-up comedy, karate, juggling, playing a musical instrument, gymnastics

The online pre-registration portal for kindergartners and students new to LCPS will open on Monday, Jan. 6. Current LCPS students do not need to complete this process. The LCPS student registration process involves two steps: online pre-registration and in-person registration appointments. The online pre-registration process includes determining your student’s home school, gathering the documents required for registration and uploading them to the pre-registration portal. Once pre-registration is complete, your student’s school will contact you to schedule a registration appointment to be held after Feb. 3, 2025. Paper registration forms are also available at your student’s home school, or you may download them from the LCPS website. If you have questions, please contact your student’s home school or LCPS Student Registration at RegistrationServices@lcps.org. See more information about Student Registration on the LCPS website.

Legacy’s December STEM challenge has arrived! This month, we have two exciting challenges for you. One is designed for primary students and the other for upper elementary, but feel free to choose whichever you prefer! Using only the provided supplies, you can either design a snowball launcher or you can complete the sleigh engineering challenge! Additional extension ideas are included. Have fun and share your results with logan.mcintosh@lcps.org!

December STEM Challenge Project Details

Our team is excited to plan and produce new episodes each month. In our first episode of the year, we highlight our school goals of enhancing critical thinking and collaboration skills. Ten bark bones on Monday from Mrs. O'Hara if you tell her your favorite thing to do on a snow day! This clip features our podcast team members sharing their perspectives on these essential life skills, along with tips for being effective collaborators and critical thinkers. We hope you enjoy it! Stay tuned for future releases right here on Legacy Living.

October 2024 Lab Talk: A Legacy Labrador Podcast Episode

https://www.wevideo.com/view/3601653130

Parents,

Below please see the sign up genius for our PAWS dates for the first semester. Come in for a half a day 7am -11:30 with the option of staying through lunch. We hope that each family has an opportunity to come to school with their child to experience Legacy! Parents may only sign up one time per each semester in order to allow others the opportunity to volunteer.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E48AAAB2DA0F49-paws#/

Thanks and have a great week.

Summer Portzel, President

https://www.legacyelementarypto.org/

Email: LEG-FrontOffice@lcps.org
Website: https://www.lcps.org/LEGACY
Location: 22995 Minerva Drive, Brambleton, VA, USA
Phone: (703) 957-4425
Twitter: @lcpslegacy