- Welcome
- Registration
- Academics
- Kindergarten Student Screenings
- Summer Playdates
- Supply List
- Kindergarten Open House
- Kindergarten Readiness Resources
- Family Events
Welcome Laurel Ridge Kindergarten Parents/Caregivers 2025-26 (Class of 2038)!
We hope this section will assist you in your transition to Laurel Ridge Kindergarten. We look forward to welcoming all of you into our Lion Pride!
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Lucky the Lion Says Coloring.pdf
Lucky the Lion coloring page
- PTA Kindergarten Welcome Letter 2025.docx
- LRES PTA What We Do.pdf
Kindergarten and New Student Registration Information & Forms
It is important to us that we know your child is planning to attend Laurel Ridge for the 2025-2026 year. If you have not yet registered your child, we ask that you begin that process as soon as possible as our staffing allocations depend on student numbers. To join us, first determine if your student lives in the Laurel Ridge Elementary School boundary by viewing the FCPS Boundary Locator. If your student does live in our boundary, please contact our Student Information Assistant, Susan Kane, at sikane@fcps.edu to assist you with the registration process and have your child’s name added to the list.
FCPS Kindergarten Registration
FCPS Immunization Requirements
KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION: An orientation for rising kindergarteners and their parents/guardians will be held on Tuesday, April 1. Call the Laurel Ridge main office at 703-426-3700 for more details.
Note: New kindergarten and first grade Spanish immersion students must enroll at their base school. Visit the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program Registration page for additional information.
Curious about what your child will learn in kindergarten? This FCPS page offers an overview of the kindergarten curriculum, including academic goals, daily routines, and how the program supports early learning and development. It's a great resource for parents to see what to expect and how to support their child’s transition into elementary school.
LRES kindergarten student screenings will be held on Wednesday July 30th and Thursday July 31st.
The purpose of the screenings is to give teachers an opportunity to get to know incoming kindergarten students and to screen them in letters and numbers. This information helps make balanced classes and will aid teachers when planning lessons during the school year. Screenings will only take about 15 minutes. Arrive at Door #1. Unfortunately, there will not be any make-up dates for student screenings.
These screenings are organized by the school. Please call the school with any questions: (703) 426-3700
Click the image below to sign up.
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone—and we’re here to help make it a little easier (and a lot more fun)! 🤗🌳
Join us for our LRES Kindergarten Summer Playdates hosted by the PTA. These casual, fun gatherings are a great way for incoming kindergartners to meet new friends and for families to connect before the school year begins.
☀️ We have 3 summer playdates planned. Come to one, two, or all three!
𐦂𖨆𐀪𖠋 Siblings are welcomed to join!
👋 PTA members will be there to welcome you, answer questions, and share helpful info about what to expect at LRES.
Please note: These are not drop-off events, so a parent or guardian must stay with their student.
July 24 5-7pm at Lakeside Park
5216 Pommeroy Dr, Fairfax, VA 22032
*port-a-potty on site*
August 4 9:30-11:30am at Lakeside Park
5216 Pommeroy Dr, Fairfax, VA 22032
*port-a-potty on site*
August 17 2:30-4:30pm at LRES Playground
10110 Commonwealth Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22032
*no access to bathrooms*
We can’t wait to welcome you to the LRES Lion family! 🦁
✅ Please RSVP for the dates you can attend.
Get a head start on purchasing school supplies for the fall!
Below is the list of supplies that kindergarten students will need for the 2025-26 school year.
| Quantity | Description |
|---|---|
| 2 | Box of Crayons, 24 count |
| 1 | Pair of Scissors, 5" Blunt Tip |
| 4 | Large School Glue Stick, .77oz., Purple, Dry Clear |
| 2 | Box of #2 Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 12 count |
| 1 | Plastic Pencil Box, 8.5"x5.5"x2" |
| 1 | Box of Washable Ultra Clean Markers, Broad Tip, Classic, 8 count |
| 1 | Soft Pack of Disinfecting Wipes, 75 count |
| 1 | Box of Tissues, 160 count |
| 1 | Bottle of Hand Sanitizer, Clear, 8oz, 70% alcohol |
| 1 | Soft Pack of Unscented Baby Wipes, 72 count |
| 2 | Roll of Paper Towels, 2-Ply, 80 count |
| 4 | Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor, Fine Point, Black |
| 1 | Box of Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor, Chisel Tip, 4 count, Assorted |
| 1 | Play Doh Classic 4oz. Can, 4 count |
| 1 | Headphones Earpad, 3.5mm plug or USB plug |
The Open House, Pep Rally, and Back to School Night events are all organized by Laurel Ridge Elementary School (not its PTA). The information below was sent to all enrolled students via e-mail. We have copied it below for your reference.
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07/10/2025 Greetings Laurel Ridge Families. I hope that you are enjoying a wonderful summer! It’s hard to believe that the 25-26 school year is right around the corner. Please mark your calendars for the following welcome events, with more information to come soon. Pre-K & Kindergarten Open House: Friday, August 15th, 9:00 am – 10:00 am LRES 55th Anniversary Popsicle Pep Rally: Friday, August 15th, 10:00 - 10:30 am Open House Grades 1 - 6: Friday, August 15th, 10:30 - 11:30 am Thank you, |
These resources can equip you with a comprehensive toolkit to foster independence, social skills, healthy habits, and family–school connections—helping ensure your child starts kindergarten feeling ready and supported.
Kindergarten Readiness Resources
FCPS - FCPS Kindergarten Readiness
FCPS - FCPS Kindergarten
FCPS - FCPS Kindergarten Year in a Glance
PBS - Kindergarten Readiness Skills
Brightly - 10 Things You Can Do This Summer to Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten
Fairfax County Library Services - 1000 books before Kindergarten
Komodo - Math Skills for Kindergarten
ZeroToThree - Help Your Child Develop Early Math Skills
NAEYC - 10 Things to Know About Math
Printables - PBS Printable Worksheets for Kindergarten
Play to Learn -‘How Do You Spell Butterfly?’ Connecting Play to Content Learning
