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Dr. Sumera Rashid - Little River District, LoCo VA School Board
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LoCo School Board Member - Little River District. Views are those of individual SB Member, not necessarily of whole Board or LCPS. Follows & reposts =/= endorsement. Account is not monitored 24/7.
Loudoun County's overnight hypothermia shelter services begin tomorrow, 11/15 at 16450 Meadowview Ct, Leesburg.
Adults 18+ call 703-777-0420 for assistance.
See flyer for check-in details, transportation options, safety info, and daytime drop-in services.

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November 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Learn more about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program, offered at two LCPS high schools, with a third location under development! Visit www.lcps.org/o/dtl/page/i... or attend an upcoming info night:

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November 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
12 LoCo schools have been designated Purple Star Schools by the VA Dept of Education & the VA Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, recognizing their strong support for military-connected students & families.
See full list: www.lcps.org/article/2544...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The next Minority Student Achievement Advisory Committee (MSAAC) General Body Meeting will be on Wed, Nov 19, at 6 pm at the LCPS Admin Building in Ashburn.

This month, Delegates will focus on Inclusive Practices & Student Achievement – Belonging in Every Classroom.

www.lcps.org/o/lcps/page/...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Yesterday, Tilly Thompson, a senior at Independence High School in the Little River District, served as Student School Board Representative at the School Board Meeting. She highlighted the commitment to service that she has developed, alongside her fellow Tigers, in her time at Independence.

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November 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Last night, Dr. Linda Deans (Broad Run) presented information to the rest of the Board about the Equity Committee. Her recommendation is to dissolve the committee as a School Board committee in favor of an administrative version of the Equity Committee.

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November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The LCPS Division of Family & Community Engagement (FACE) has strengthened family-school partnerships by expanding outreach, resources, & collaboration across the division. At yesterday's School Board meeting, we learned about many of the supports offered by FACE, like multilingual services.

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November 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will meet tonight for the SEAC Resource Fair!
At yesterday's School Board Meeting, we received an update from the committee. One important point: only 57 of our schools have PTA/PTO representatives on this committee.

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November 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
November 3-7, 2025, was School Psychologists’ Week in Loudoun County Public Schools, highlighting the positive contributions that school psychologists make to the school division.

📷: LCPS Official Proclamations, November 2025
November 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
📧 LCPS families: check your email for important information about the Academic Planning and Course Selection Process.

📸: screenshot from "Learn More About the Academic Planning and Course Selection Process" email sent on 11/10/25

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November 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
LCPS policies are reviewed every five years per the Code of Virginia § 22.1-253.13:7. During this process, we will be asking for input from several of our advisory committees, stakeholder groups, and the community at large.

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November 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
At yesterday's FY27-FY32 Capital Budget Work Session, we were presented with broad overviews for various categories of improvements, replacements, and additions.

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BoardDocs® Agenda Item: 3.01 Superintendent's Recommended FY2027-FY2032 Capital Budget
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November 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Each Veterans Day, many of our schools participate in lessons, assemblies, and/or events to honor and learn about our country's valiant veterans. What wonderful learning opportunities!

Thank you, Veterans!
November 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Learn more about the Health and Medical Sciences Academy (HAMSci) at an upcoming info night. See included image for details (note your attendance zone).

📸: screenshot from "Upcoming Special Programs Information Nights" email sent on 11/6/25
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
🗣 You can provide public comment TODAY during the School Board FY2027-FY2032 Capital Budget Public Hearing and Work Session.
🔗 Learn how to participate: www.lcps.org/o/lcps/page/...
📅 Mon., November 10
🕰 6:30pm
📍 LCPS Admin Building, Ashburn
November 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The next Loudoun County School Board meeting (second Tuesday) will take place tomorrow, November 11, 2025, at the LCPS Administration Building.

📅 See full calendar at www.lcps.org/o/lcps/page/...

🗣 Learn how to participate in public comment at www.lcps.org/o/lcps/page/...
November 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Join the upcoming webinar, "Your Passport to Global Learning: Inside the Academy of Global and Linguistic Studies (AGLS)." This special program focuses on global studies, world languages, and intercultural learning:
📅 Wed., 11/12
🕰️ 7pm - 8pm
🔗 Register for access link at lcps.pub/47XFkCq
November 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
📧 LCPS families: check your email for important information about food assistance.

📸: screenshot from "The LCPS Letter" email sent on 11/6/25

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November 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
🎺🎺 On Oct. 25, the Independence High School Marching Band performed in the Commonwealth Cup Championship and earned the Virginia Class 6A Championship and the Commonwealth Cup Championship for the third consecutive year! 🎉🎉
Enjoy the performance video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgSV...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
At last week's School Board Meeting, we were given a presentation on Career and Technical Education (CTE) program expansion. This presentation offered more specific logistical information than we saw in the previous Specialized Programs and Centers Committee (SPCC) meeting.

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BoardDocs® Agenda Item: 11.01 Department of Teaching and Learning: CTE Pathway Expansion Plan
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November 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
📧 LCPS families: check your email for a link to the LCPS Strategic Plan Survey!

📸: screenshot from "Take the LCPS Strategic Plan Survey" email sent on 11/5/25

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November 6, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Reminder about your resource for information on the Ashburn and Dulles North Elementary Attendance Zone Change Process:
👉🏼 www.lcps.org/o/support/pa... 👈🏼

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November 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The FY 2027–FY 2032 Capital Budget process is underway, and you can share your thoughts at the November 10 Public Hearing.
🔗 Learn how to participate: www.lcps.org/o/lcps/page/...

You can reach out with questions or comments any time at www.lcps.org/o/support/page/capital-budget-questions-comments
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November 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
If you like data, you will enjoy digging into the presentation materials for this month's Specialized Programs and Centers Committee meeting!

First, we looked at admissions data across the LCPS Special Programs.

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BoardDocs® Agenda Item: 4.01 Special Programs Admission Data
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November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🗣 You can provide public comment TODAY during the School Board Attendance Zone Public Hearing & Work Session: Ashburn and Dulles North Elementary School Attendance Zones Change Process.
🔗 Learn how to participate: www.lcps.org/o/lcps/page/...
📅 Wed., Nov. 5
🕰 6:30pm
📍 LCPS Admin Building, Ashburn
November 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM