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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.
The Step Up Competition empowers Loudoun middle and high school students to identify a community issue and work toward addressing it.
Registration is open NOW THROUGH JAN.9!
More details: www.loudounyouth.org/programs/ste...
December 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Learn about moving up to middle school for students with IEPs at an upcoming virtual workshop, "Middle School Connection: Moving on from Elementary School to Middle School with an IEP":
📅 Thu., 1/8
🕰️ 12pm - 1pm
🔗 Register at link or QR code on flyer
December 23, 2025 at 1:51 PM
At last week's School Board Meeting, I had the opportunity to recognize Mr. Arben Istrefi's commitment and dedication during his time on the Specialized Programs & Centers Committee, which I chair.

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December 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
#icymi - Last week, my monthly newsletter went out to Little River District families of LCPS students. If you missed it in your inbox and you want a bit of Winter Break reading, you can check it out on the web here: app.smore.com/n/pfv54-litt...

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Little River District Newsletter
Little River District Newsletter
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December 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Just before Winter Break, I traveled with Dr. Spence and members of the LCPS Department of Teaching and Learning to Virginia Beach. It was fun to be there with Dr. Spence, who was remembered fondly by those he used to work with!

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December 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🖼️❄️🌟 Superintendent Spence and his team selected three pieces of student artwork to showcase as holiday cards sent to government, businesses, and community partners. The School Board received cards as well.

📸: slide from Superintendent's Report at the 12/16/25 School Board Meeting

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December 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Earlier this week, the School Board adopted updated Policy 8155, School Assignment, with amendments.

See the base updated policy in BoardDocs: go.boarddocs.com/vsba/loudoun...

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December 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
📅 Student holidays:
LCPS students do NOT have school Monday, Dec. 22 through Friday, Jan 2.

Happy Holidays! Enjoy Winter Break!
www.lcps.org/o/hr/page/sc...
December 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
📧 LCPS families: check your email for an important safety message.
LCPS is aware of an email threat that was sent to multiple school divisions and higher education organizations across Virginia.

📸: screenshot from "Important LCPS Safety Message" email sent on 12/18/25

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December 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
🎭 Now through December 30, you can see students from Willard Middle, Goshen Post Elementary, and Buffalo Trail Elementary schools in performances of A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theatre!

fords.org/performance/...

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A Christmas Carol – 2025 — Ford's Theatre
Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption.
https://fords.org/performance/a-christmas-carol-2025/"
December 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
❄️ I hope that you are looking forward to a joyful and restful Winter Break! Loudoun students, families, and educators have worked so diligently over these past few months, and this break is well-deserved.

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December 18, 2025 at 1:29 PM
📧 LCPS families: check your email for important information about updated Policy 8655 - Student Personal Device Use, which we approved as a School Board yesterday.

📸: screenshot from "Update to Student Personal Device Use on LCPS Property" email sent on 12/17/25

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December 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
At yesterday's School Board Meeting, the majority of the Board voted for User Plan 280, with amendments, in the Ashburn and Dulles North Elementary School Attendance Zones Change Process.

Plan 280: go.boarddocs.com/vsba/loudoun...

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December 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Please note that the MSAAC Fireside Chat will be rescheduled in the New Year:
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December 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Winter break is a wonderful time to slow down, recharge and make memories with family and friends. This season offers a natural pause to reflect on the unique gifts you bring to the world, and how sharing them creates warmth and light for yourself and others.

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December 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The next Loudoun County School Board meeting (second Tuesday, moved due to Winter Break) will take place tomorrow, December 16, 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/...
December 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Loudoun County Public Schools are on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, December 15, 2025, with Admin. Offices opening on time. Please check www.lcps.org for more info.
Client Challenge
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December 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM
On 11/6, Hillsboro Charter Academy launched its 10th annual Flight Funday Fest with a day of high-flying inspiration, hands-on learning, and historic connections to space exploration, including a live virtual Q&A with Apollo 13 Lunar Module Pilot Fred Haise.
Read more: www.afa.org/virginias-hi...
Virginia’s Hillsboro Charter Academy Inspires the Next Generation of Aviators - Air & Space Forces Association
On November 6, Hillsboro Charter Academy (HCA) in Hillsboro, Va., launched its 10th annual Flight Funday Fest with a day...
https://www.afa.org/virginias-hillsboro-charter-academy-inspires-the-next-generation-of-aviators/"
December 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
You can join a virtual informational session about potential pathways for high school students after graduation:
🧭 "Navigating the Future: Post-Secondary Pathways for Your Student"
📅 Wed., 12/17
🕰️ 6 - 7pm

See flyer for links; Spanish and Arabic sessions available.
December 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Thanks for finding me on Bluesky!

📸 If you prefer photos and graphics, follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rashidlittle...

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December 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
📧 LCPS families: check your email for info about the upcoming Virginia School Climate Survey for high school students.
Participation is voluntary, and you can opt your child out by visiting the link in the email.

📸: screenshot from "VDOE High School Survey Opt-Out Information" email sent 12/8/25
December 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Yesterday, the School Board held the final Public Hearing specific to the Ashburn and Dulles North Elementary School rezoning process.

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Client Challenge
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December 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The December Specialized Programs & Centers Committee (SPCC) meeting was focused on the recent Special Programs & Academies Interest Survey Data. This survey will be one of the guide posts used to expand existing and develop new programs and pathways within LCPS.

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Client Challenge
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December 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
December 8-14, 2025, is Computer Science Education Week in Loudoun County Public Schools, highlighting the crucial role that computer science plays in transforming our society and how computer science enables innovation and creates economic opportunities.

📷: LCPS Official Proclamation, Dec. 2025
December 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
🗣 You can provide public comment TODAY during the School Board Attendance Zone Staff Briefing & Public Hearing: Ashburn and Dulles North Elementary School Attendance Zones Change Process.
🔗 Learn how to participate: www.lcps.org/o/lcps/page/...

📅 Mon., Dec. 8
🕰 6:30pm
📍 LCPS Admin Building, Ashburn
December 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM