It was great to see everyone at Back-to-School Night last week!  We hope you found the night informative and enjoyed your time with your child's teacher(s).  Sitting in those little desks gives you a much better perspective of how your child's day plays out, don't you think?  A big thank you goes out to our Hospitality co-chairs, Sarah Rabasco and Lisa Mitchell, Potomac Pizza and Bake Sale (those desserts were amazing).

September is donation month at Lafayette. If you haven't already, we hope you will contribute to our "September to Remember" campaign. Donations to the HSA are voluntary, but so important to Lafayette's success. We encourage each Lafayette family to donate to the HSA. Although we suggest the "Golden L" and "Family Donation" amounts, all levels of donations are accepted and gratefully appreciated. 

As a reminder, please pay your Class Activity Fee. The class fee goes towards class specific activities like field trips, parties and special performances. DCPS does not provide these funds in our Lafayette budget. You can pay your fee online by going to the "Parents" tab located on the HSA website, or write a check to the Lafayette HSA with your child's name and teacher on the memo line. Checks may be placed in the "Class Activity Fee" box on top of the file cabinet in the Great Hall.

There have been a few furry friends present during morning drop-off and at afternoon pick-up. Although pets are certainly part of our families and communities, as a general rule, dogs and other animals are not permitted on school grounds during school hours. Many of us love dogs, but some children are terrified (especially large dogs) and some are allergic. Dogs on the school grounds present a safety issue and can make some children panic. Since our number one goal is to keep our school environment safe and friendly for all our children, we ask that you help us out. If you are including a dog walk at the same time as dropping off or picking up your child, please say goodbye or meet our child on the perimeter of the school grounds. It is our intention to keep our campus safe for everyone and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Please come out to Jake's American Grille tonight (Tuesday, September 16) to kick off the new school year and socialize with fellow Lafayette parents beginning at 8:00 p.m.  We are hoping for a great turnout of new and veteran Lafayette parents.  This will be a wonderful opportunity for new parents to meet veteran parents & ask questions.Guest bartenders will be downstairs in the "Boiler Room" slinging drinks and Jake's is generously donating 10% of the night's proceeds to Lafayette!   Jake's is right in the neighborhood on Connecticut Avenue, across from Politics & Prose.  Hope to see you there! 
 

 Laura & Hope