October Updates
Coat Drive, Book Fair, Character Parade and more....
Ravens Giving the Gift of Warmth
During the month of October, FHR will be collecting coats, hats, scarves, gloves and mittens to provide warmth for our community members during the winter. Items may be new or used. Used items should be clean and in good condition.
Clean out your closets and start sending in items that you no longer use. Let’s show our community how much FHR cares!
School Pictures
Pictures have been delivered to your child(ren).
- For those students that did not order an individual picture, we are providing that student a proof. Please make sure that the teachers pass those out.
- Individual pictures for all students are online. Please send the following email to the parents.
- Your child’s picture is online. Please follow the instructions provided to you on your child’s proof sheet. If you have any questions, contact Classic Photography 410 203 1003 ext 112
The website to order is www.classic-photo.com you must have your child’s class key code.
Help Needed
Our Parent Liaison is Pamela Anguis Arauco. She is available to assist families with updating this information. You may click on her name to email her or call the school at 571-252-2050 to set up a time to meet with her.
Did you know?
Oct. 17th - Leesburg Police Department Appreciation Day
Leesburg to Celebrate 5th Annual Police Appreciation Day on Thursday, October 17, 2019
Residents and businesses encouraged to wear blue and tie blue ribbons on trees and mailboxes.
Bus Driver Appreciation Day - Thank YOUR Driver - 10/23/19
FHR's Fall Book Fair
Did you know that reading 20 minutes a day with your child is the best investment your family can make in their future? Research shows that children who read just 20 minutes per day score in the 90th percentile on standardized tests. Come to the Book Fair to stock up on the books your child will love reading and ignite your home reading habits.
Please mark your calendars to visit our Book Fair and discover your child’s next favorite book!
Save the date!
Book Fair dates: Friday, October 25th – Friday, November 1st
Shopping hours: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Special activities: Family Night - Wednesday, October 30th, 5 to 7 PM
Boo Bingo
Friday, October 25, 2019 6:00pm
Boo Bingo ~ Wear your Halloween costume as there will be a best costume awards given at the end of the evening!
When: 6:00pm-8:00pm
FHR’s Annual Book Character Parade, October 31st at 1:45 PM
What is it?
Our character parade is an annual tradition at FHR where students and staff members dress up like favorite book characters. Everyone carries their book with them during the parade. This is a celebration of reading!
What are the rules?
- No full-face coverings or masks
- No fake blood
- No weapon look-alikes or swords
- No scary costumes
What should my child wear?
- The best costumes are homemade. Give your child a box or an old sheet and let them create something.
- Have your child write a book and dress up like a character in the book s/he authored.
- Mrs. Ceppi and Mrs. Beeler are available to help children select a book for use during our Character Parade. If we do not have a particular book in our school library, we may be able to order the book but we need the requests now so do not delay in asking.
What else do I need to know?
- The FHR parking lot will close when it reaches capacity. If you plan on attending this event, please follow Leesburg Police and LCPS Safety & Security Officers' directions. Signage and school staff will be visible to help direct traffic and assist with parking alternatives. This is a heavily attended event - please plan on arriving early. Please see the map below for more information on traffic flow.
- Family members are invited to dress up too. This is a fun community event that all the children really enjoy.
FHR’s Desfile Anual de Personajes de Libro, Este 31 de Octubre a la 1:45 PM
¿Qué es esto?
Nuestro desfile de personajes es una tradición anual en FHR donde los estudiantes y los miembros del personal se visten como los personajes favoritos de los libros. Todos llevan su libro con ellos durante el desfile. Esta es la celebración de la lectura.
¿Cuáles son las reglas?
- - Nada que cubra la cara o mascaras
- - Sin sangre falsa
- - Nada de armas o espadas
- - Sin disfraces de miedo
¿Que debe de usar mi hijo?
- Los mejores disfraces son caseros. Dele a su hijo o hija una caja o una sabana vieja y permítale crear algo.
- Haga que su hijo escriba un libro y se vista de alguno de los personajes del libro que escribió.
- La señora Ceppi y la señora Beeler están disponibles para ayudar a los estudiantes a seleccionar un libro para usar durante nuestro desfile de personajes. Si no tenemos un libro en particular en la biblioteca de nuestra escuela, podemos pedir el libro, pero necesitamos las solicitudes ahora, así que no se demore en preguntar.
¿Qué más necesito saber?
- El estacionamiento de FHR se cerrará cuando alcance su capacidad. Si planea asistir a este evento, siga las instrucciones de la policía de Leesburg y los oficiales de seguridad de LCPS. La señalización y personal de la escuela estarán visibles para ayudar a dirigir el trafico y ayudar con las alternativas de estacionamiento. Este es un evento muy concurrido, por favor planee llegar temprano. Consulte el mapa a continuación para obtener más información sobre el flujo de tráfico.
- Los miembros de la familia están invitados a disfrazarse también. Este es un evento comunitario divertido que todos los estudiantes realmente lo disfrutan.
Water Bottles Need Names
Shine Bright
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Frances Hazel Reid Elementary School
Website: https://www.lcps.org/reid
Location: 800 North King Street, Leesburg, VA, USA
Phone: 571-252-2050
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