Seahawks Weekly News 11/22/2024

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Thanks for Supporting Thanksgiving Lunch

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to celebrate with our Silverbrook families. Thank you for coming out to our annual Thanksgiving lunch. Smiles, music, food, and fellowship were the words for the day. We enjoyed seeing every family. Thank you for your continued support of Silverbrook.

Calling all student entrepreneurs! 

 Registration for Silverbrook's Annual Winter Market on Friday, Dec. 6 is now OPEN! Students once again have the opportunity to showcase and sell their wares and creations. Set up will begin at 4:00pm in the cafeteria and the sale will run from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. 

Click here to reserve your student a table: PTBoard.com

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

 

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact us. 

Register for ParentVUE Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

Los Resultados del Cuestionario de Aprendizaje Social y Emocional Estarán Pronto Disponibles

Una de las maneras en que FCPS apoya el bienestar mental de todos los estudiantes es a través del Cuestionario de Aprendizaje Social y Emocional (SEL). En octubre, estudiantes de los grados 3º a 12º tomaron este cuestionario, que proporciona información acerca de sus habilidades como lograr metas, manejar emociones, construir relaciones con adultos y compañeros, y tomar buenas decisiones. 

 

El cuestionario también ayuda a los estudiantes a evaluar los esfuerzos de su comunidad escolar para que se sientan valorados, incluidos y apoyados. Los datos del cuestionario se utilizan para crear aprendizaje, experiencias y entornos que permitan a los alumnos alcanzar el éxito.

 

A principios de diciembre, las familias podrán ver los resultados del Cuestionario SEL en SIS ParentVUE. Para las familias que no tienen una cuenta activa ParentVUE, los resultados serán enviados por correo.

 

Para más información sobre el examen por favor visite la página web del Cuestionario de Aprendizaje Social-Emocional (SEL). Si necesita ayuda para entender los resultados de su hijo o ideas para apoyarlo en casa, consulte la Guía para Familias o póngase en contacto con la escuela de su hijo.

Registrarse en ParentVUE

Aprenda a activar su cuenta ParentVUE, para que pueda acceder fácilmente a los resultados de su hijo y a otra información útil.

Family Traditions

As we come upon the holidays we would like you to invite you to share your family traditions! You may want to share aspects of a traditional meal, clothing, or activities you do during the holiday season. We have created a drop box that our whole community can access! You can drop your video there or watch a video of another family. We look forward to viewing aspects of the rich tapestry of families at Silverbrook.

Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

  Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

 

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Preparativos para el Invierno

El tiempo de invierno llegará pronto. El tiempo de invierno llegará pronto. Mire este video para ver cómo deciden cuándo hay que cerrar las escuelas debido al clima. 

El sitio web de FCPS es generalmente el primer lugar donde publicaremos cuando haya un cierre de emergencia por el clima. Otros canales de comunicación serán usados lo más pronto posible incluyendo correo electrónico, texto, medios sociales, y estaciones de noticias. Aprenda más sobre cómo se comunican los cambios de horario. 

Asegúrese de planificar para la temporada de invierno. Asegúrese de que su información de contacto esté actualizada en SIS ParentVUE, marque el sitio web de FCPS, y planifique para el cuidado de niños si es apropiado.

Mantenga a Su Hijo Bien Abrigado Durante las Actividades al Aire Libre

Estaremos atentos a las bajas temperaturas, los avisos y advertencias de viento helado y los avisos meteorológicos que pueden impedir que los niños estén al aire libre. Sin embargo, asegúrese de que su hijo esté vestido apropiadamente con un abrigo y otra ropa de clima frío para que pueda disfrutar cómodamente de su tiempo al aire libre. El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional ofrece algunos consejos para mantenerse seguro durante el tiempo frío.

Si necesita ayuda para proveer a su hijo de ropa para el clima frío, por favor llame a la Planificación de Servicios Coordinados del Condado de Fairfax al 703-222-0880. El personal multilingüe puede ayudarle con cualquier dificultad que se le presente, como la alimentación, el alojamiento, el empleo, la asistencia financiera, la atención sanitaria y otras necesidades.

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 6:30-8 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary School (Cafeteria).. If you are unable to attend on this date, please view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

Reunión Comunitaria de Revisión de Límites

Las reuniones comunitarias sobre la Revisión de Límites de FCPS se llevarán a cabo en cada una de las seis regiones de la división. Le animamos a asistir a la reunión en nuestra región, que tendrá lugar el Martes, 3 de diciembre, 6:30-8 p.m., en la cafetería de la Escuela Secundaria Lake Braddock.

 

Por favor, inscríbase con antelación haciendo clic en la fecha. Habrá servicio de interpretación. 

 

Si no puede asistir en esta fecha, consulte la lista completa de reuniones en el sitio web de la Revisión integral de límites escolares. 

Fall Photo Make-up Day is Coming  Silverbrook Make-up Picture Day Tuesday, December 3rd

 

Make-up Picture Day is for: Students new to Silverbrook, students who were absent on their Picture Day in October, or students that purchased a package and are returning the package for a re-take.

Students that are returning packages for retakes must bring the full contents of the package to the camera.

  • Anyone who has not ordered can still preorder retake photos using the link below :

https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001133363#login

Advanced Academics

 

The county deadline for submitting the AAP Full-Time Parent referral is December 15th. This is a county set deadline, and late entries will not be accepted. Parents are encouraged to turn in their forms and supporting documents early to ensure that they are formatted appropriately for the screening portfolio. The AAP Full-Time Parent Referral form can be found at the bottom of the AAP In FCPS website. Contact Mrs. McGovern with any questions at [email protected]

Please consider donating to the Silverbrook

TOY DRIVE!

All items collected will go to LCAC*.  There will be a donation bin in the Silverbrook Lobby from

 

November 21st - December 11th

 

There are 3 ways to donate! You can

 

  1. Send in toys of your choosing! Please be sure they are NEW, UNWRAPPED toys. Most requested are Legos, LOL dolls, science/craft sets, and gift cards (great for teens!) from Amazon/Target/Walmart.

 

  1. Use this SignUp Genius link (insert link here) to sign up for specific items, purchase them, and drop them in the Silverbrook lobby. Please be sure to label these items with the child's name and family ID number.

Lorton Community Action Center : 2024 Holiday List

 

  1. Shop from this amazon wish list Check out my list on Amazon. Try to ensure items are delivered by Dec. 11th!

November is Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges

Mark Your Calendar

November 27-29 Thanksgiving Holiday

December 23-January 3 Winter Holiday

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Last Call Volunteers Needed- Thanksgiving Luncheon

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Thanksgiving Luncheon 

 

Dear Parents,

We still need your help! 

We are in need of more parent volunteers to help out at our Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 21st. 

Please donate one hour of your time to help make our Luncheon run smoothly for everyone. 

SIGN-UP THANKSGIVING

 

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Silverbrook Toy Drive

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Please consider donating to the Silverbrook

 

TOY DRIVE!

All items collected will go to LCAC*.  There will be a donation bin in the Silverbrook Lobby from

November 21st - December 11th

 

There are 3 ways to donate! You can

  1. Send in toys of your choosing! Please be sure they are NEW, UNWRAPPED toys. Most requested are Legos, LOL dolls, science/craft sets, and gift cards (great for teens!) from Amazon/Target/Walmart.

 

  1. Use this Sign-Up Genius link (insert link here) to sign up for specific items, purchase them, and drop them in the Silverbrook lobby. Please be sure to label these items with the child's name and family ID number.

        Lorton Community Action Center : 2024 Holiday List

 

  1. Shop from this amazon wish list Check out my list on Amazon. Try to ensure items are delivered by Dec. 11th!

    THANK YOU for your support.  If you have any questions, please contact Renee Williams at 703-946-9953 or [email protected]

     

    *LCAC/Lorton Community Action Center is a nonprofit organization that provides food, clothing, emergency financial assistance and outreach programs to southeastern Fairfax County.

     

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Reminder: Seahawk Talk Today

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Seahawk Talk

Our next Seahawk Talk is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, at 6:30 pm on Zoom. We will discuss Family Life Education (FLE). Please log in using this link to gain an understanding of the curriculum, how you can opt-out and ask any questions you may have.

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Reminder: Seahawk Talk Tomorrow via ZOOM

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Seahawk Talk

Our next Seahawk Talk is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, at 6:30 pm on Zoom. We will discuss Family Life Education (FLE). Please log in using this link to gain an understanding of the curriculum, how you can opt-out and ask any questions you may have.

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Seahawks Weekly News 11/15/2024

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Early Release Monday

Monday, November 18th, is the next early release Monday. Students will be released at 12:35. If you have any changes regarding your child’s dismissal, please email your child’s teacher and Mr. Thomason, our assistant principal, at [email protected].

 

 

Seahawk Talk

Our next Seahawk Talk is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, at 6:30 pm on Zoom. We will discuss Family Life Education (FLE). Please log in using this link to gain an understanding of the curriculum, how you can opt-out and ask any questions you may have.

Thanksgiving Lunch  Lost and Found

Did your child wear a coat to school, and it did not find its way home? Are you missing a lunch box or a water bottle? If so, please encourage your child to check the Lost and Found at Silverbrook. Parents/Guardians are also welcome to look through lost items. Any unclaimed items will be donated to LCAC on December 6th.

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 6:30-8 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary School Cafeteria.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

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Reunión Comunitaria de Revisión de Límites

Las reuniones comunitarias sobre la Revisión de Límites de FCPS se llevarán a cabo en cada una de las seis regiones de la división. Le animamos a asistir a la reunión en nuestra región, que tendrá lugar el Martes, 3 de diciembre, 6:30-8 p.m., en la cafetería de la Escuela Secundaria Lake Braddock. 

Por favor, inscríbase con antelación haciendo clic en la fecha. Habrá servicio de interpretación. 

Si no puede asistir en esta fecha, consulte la lista completa de reuniones en el sitio web de la Revisión integral de límites escolares.

Mark Your Calendar

November 18-3 Hour Early Release 12:35pm

November 21-Thanksgiving Lunch (see your child’s schedule)

November 27-29 Thanksgiving Day Holiday

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Volunteer's Needed -Thanksgiving Luncheon

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Please consider volunteering to help make our Luncheon run smoothly. We need volunteers for food servers and hostesses. Please see the Sign-Up Genius link attached to volunteer.

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Por favor considere servir de voluntario para el almuerzo del día de acción de gracias. Estamos necesitando voluntarios para servir comida, y servir de anfitriona.  Por favor sírvase visitar el enlace adjunto para servir de voluntario. 

Link Sign-Up

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3 HR- Early Release Monday 11/18/24

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Dear Parents/Guardians,

Our next 3-hour Early Release will occur on Monday, November 18th. We will follow your choice on our last survey for afternoon dismissal. If you have any changes, please email Mr. Travis Thomason at [email protected] and your child’s teacher by Friday, November 15th.

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Seahawks Weekly News 11/08/2024

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Thank You to our Veterans and Silverbrook Community

We appreciate your support of our Veterans Day Celebration. We will never forget our brothers and sisters who are no longer with us, those who have served, and those who continue to serve. We appreciate you!

Veterans Day Celebration Feedback

We had a wonderful time during our Veterans Day Celebration. What kudos, comments, or questions do you have about our program? We are eager to hear your feedback. Use this link to share.

Silverbrook ES Thanksgiving Luncheon Thursday, November 21st

We hope you can join us for our Thanksgiving Luncheon which will be held on Thursday, November 21st.  You will purchase your lunch in the cafeteria.  Adult and non-student lunches are $4.75 each.  Cash (exact change please) is accepted.  We also encourage you to utilize your child’s MySchoolBucks lunch account.  Please become familiar with your child’s number if using the lunch account option.  We will accept checks as well – payable to Silverbrook Food Services.  We ask you to have payment ready prior to entering the cafeteria.

This will help the lines to move more quickly and efficiently.  NO Credit Cards will be accepted and outside food from restaurants is prohibited!   Please note - the classroom lunchtimes and tables for this day are altered to accommodate the large number of guests we are anticipating.

Also, please consider volunteering to help make our Luncheon run smoothly. We need volunteers for food servers and hostesses. Please see the Sign-Up Genius link attached to volunteer.

Link Sign-Up

 

Silverbrook thanks the veterans in our community for their service today and every day. #FCPSHonorsVeterans

PTO's Annual Giving Campaign Total Announced!

 

Dear Silverbrook Community,

 

The PTO's Annual Giving Campaign came to a close last week and we are THRILLED to announce that together we raised $26,111.52!

Reaching our goal not only gives us the ability to carry out the plans we have to support the Silverbrook teachers, students, and school community this year--it also means our students will get to witness an inflatable costume race among the teachers! We will announce the date for the race soon.

Check out the final class totals below. Those classes that reached the $1,000 goal have earned a YES Day! More details coming soon.

Thank you so much to each and every person who donated. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to helping make this an amazing year!

Way to go, Seahawks!

Aguiluz: $485.00

Bouamri: $2,100.00

Carr: $685.00

Cerami: $475.00

Connolly: $245.00

Delgado: $1,035.00

Desmond: $340.00

Eck: $440.00

Ehlers: $100.00

Fallejo: $270.00

Feil: $490.00

Flint: $1,805.00

Freda: $430.00

Gardner: $655.00

Ginez: $155.00

Goetz: $745.00

Haje: $471.00

Hicks: $295.00

Joyner: $1,010.00

Kerr: $405.00

MacDonald: $50.00

Magill: $785.00

Martin: $1,000.00

McNeal: $550.00

Mohamed: $430.00

Newman: $1,470.00

Patton: $1,495.00

Richardson: $1,075.00

Samuels: $705.00

Snider: $1,455.00

Specht: $600.00

Szalkowski: $1,075.00

Takacs: $565.00

Tate: $485.00

Thompson: $1,410.00

Hangry Burger: $325.52

Help Your Teen Manage Stress click the link for more information. 

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Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

As a reminder, FCPS has started reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Mark Your Calendar

November 11- Veterans Day Holiday No School

November 18-3- Hour Early Release

November 21-Thanksgiving Lunch (see your child’s schedule)

November 27-29- Thanksgiving Day Holiday

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Reminders: 3rd Annual Veterans Day Program Tomorrow

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We are looking forward to our 3rd Annual Veterans Day Program. This is our way of showing our appreciation to our active-duty and veteran soldiers. For your convenience, our program will also be streamed via Silverbrook’s Facebook page.

 

As we prepare for this special day, we ask that our students wear the following colors based on their grade level:

  • Kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd grades wear red tops and jeans.
  • 2nd and 4th grades wear white tops and jeans.
  • 5th and 6th grades wear blue tops and jeans.

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Seahawks Weekly News 10/31/2024

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Storybook Character Parade

Thank you for supporting our Storybook Character Parade. We had a BLAST!

Elementary School Language Arts Grading Updates

Our teachers have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum, and we are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we check if your student needs extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).

Because of these changes, we are teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow strong in all of their new skills by the end of the year.

This means it might look different when you get your child’s progress report next month. Your child’s teacher will give you more information on the new progress reporting and how we're ensuring your child gets any extra help they might need. You can also find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.

We will also have new ways for you to help your child practice their reading and writing skills at home. These resources are coming soon!

Actualizaciones de las Calificaciones de Lenguaje para la Escuela Primaria

 

Nuestros maestros han estado trabajando duro enseñando con el nuevo currículo de Artes del Lenguaje, ¡y estamos emocionados de ayudar a todos nuestros estudiantes a convertirse en fuertes lectores y escritores! Este año también tenemos nuevas evaluaciones, que es como comprobamos si su estudiante necesita ayuda adicional con la lectura y la escritura, y los nuevos Estándares de Aprendizaje (SOLs).

 

Debido a estos cambios, ahora estamos enseñando todas las habilidades de Artes del Lenguaje que su hijo necesita saber (y comprobar si necesitan ayuda adicional) durante todo el año escolar, en lugar de diferentes habilidades cada trimestre. Aunque estas habilidades serán nuevas para su hijo al principio del año, el objetivo es que su hijo se fortalezca en todas sus nuevas habilidades al final del año.

 

Esto significa que cuando reciba el informe de progreso de su hijo el mes que viene, puede que tenga un aspecto diferente. El profesor de su hijo le dará más información sobre los nuevos informes de progreso y sobre cómo nos aseguramos de que su hijo reciba la ayuda adicional que pueda necesitar. También puede encontrar más información en la página web de Calificaciones y Reportes de FCPS.

 

También tendremos nuevas maneras para que usted ayude a su niño a practicar sus habilidades de lectura y escritura en casa. ¡Estos recursos vienen pronto!

Coat Drive 

"LCAC needs our help! Next week is the last week for our coat drive! Please drop off items by November 8th!"

 

Diwali (Friday, Nov. 1): We wish a fun Diwali to all celebrating! Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs & some Buddhists. The festival represents the symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. #OurFCPS

 

This week we recognize those in our community observing All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos. For Catholics, All Saints Day (November 1) celebrates all those who are with God in Heaven, known and unknown. All Souls Day (November 2), known in Mexico and Latin America as Día de los Muertos, is a day of remembrance and prayer for all those who have died, especially for the souls who may be in purgatory. These special days are celebrated by Catholics, Anglicans, and some Protestants throughout the world. #OurFCPS

 

We are looking forward to our 3rd Annual Veterans Day Program. This is our way of showing our appreciation to our active-duty and veteran soldiers. For your convenience, our program will also be streamed via Silverbrook’s Facebook page.

 

As we prepare for this special day, we ask that our students wear the following colors based on their grade level:

  • Kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd grades wear red tops and jeans.
  • 2nd and 4th grades wear white tops and jeans.
  • 5th and 6th grades wear blue tops and jeans.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR 

November 1-Student Holiday

November 4-School Planning Day

November 5-Teacher Workday

November 8- Veterans Day Program 9:15 am and 10:45 am

November 11-Veterans Day Holiday No School

November 18-3 Hour Early Release

November 27-29 Thanksgiving Day Holiday

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FINAL DAY of PTO's Annual Giving Campaign-94% Raised!

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Dear Silverbrook Community,

 

We are on the FINAL day of the PTO's Annual Giving Campaign. We have raised 94% of our total goal--just 1,558.48 to go!!! Congratulations to Ms. Szalkowski's Kindergarten class for reaching $1,000 to earn a YES Day! Many of our classes are SO close! Check out the updated class totals below to see where your classes stand. Get those TAX-DEDUCTIBLE donations in today! Every little bit helps get us closer to our $25,000 goal: https://silverbrook.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4673&form=8 We appreciate all of the support we have received so far and can't wait to see the grand total! GO SEAHAWKS!

Aguiluz: $280.00

Bouamri: $2,100.00

Carr: $685.00

Cerami: $455.00

Connolly: $170.00

Delgado: $560.00

Desmond: $290.00

Eck: $390.00

Ehlers: $100.00

Fallejo: $270.00

Feil: $460.00

Flint: $1,800.00

Freda: $430.00

Gardner: $585.00

Ginez: $155.00

Goetz: $670.00

Haje: $371.00

Hicks: $295.00

Joyner: $835.00

Kerr: $375.00

MacDonald: $50.00

Magill: $590.00

Martin: $775.00

McNeal: $325.00

Mohamed: $370.00

Newman: $1,450.00

Patton: $1,445.00

Richardson: $925.00

Samuels: $665.00

Snider: $1,455.00

Specht: $500.00

Szalkowski: $1,000.00

Takacs: $415.00

Tate: $485.00

Thompson: $1,390.00

Hangry Burger Spirit Night: $325.52

  Storybook Character Parade

Get your costumes ready for the Storybook Character Parade on October 31st starting at 9:30 am. All students are welcomed to participate; however, only ECCB/PAC/Kindergarten -3rd graders will continue the Silverbrook tradition of marching in the parade. 

 

Parade and Costume Guidelines

Costume Guidelines

  •  Be mindful of the comfort level of your child throughout the school day.
  •  Do not send any object to school with sharp edges or resembles a weapon (this becomes an SR&R issue).
  •  Do not send students to school with a costume mask. Students will not wear masks throughout the school day or during the parade. Please be mindful and adhere to this as students will not be allowed to participate in the parade with a mask.
  •  If students need to dress before the parade, they should be able to dress themselves.

Parade Guidelines

  • Students should bring the book that represents the character they are dressed as (if possible)
  •  Students will walk on their own throughout the parade.
  • Students will return to instruction after the parade.
  • Parents and guests can line the bus loop as early as 9:20.
  • Please remain in your space during the parade, as students will walk on their own. 
  • Students will return to class and resume instruction after the parade.

Weather permitting, we will have the parade outside in the bus loop, parents are asked to line the route in front of the school, AND our 4-6 grade students will line up near the island. If there is inclement weather, parents will line the parade route around the perimeter inside the gym.

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Annual Giving Campaign 

 

We're in the final stretch of the Silverbrook PTO's Annual Giving Campaign! We have raised 84% of our $25,000 goal. We are SO close!!

Check out the current stats for each of our classes below. Get your donations in by Wednesday at midnight to help your class reach $1,000 for a YES Day and get us to our $25,000 goal to earn an inflatable costume race among the teachers!

https://silverbrook.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4673&form=8

The following classes have earned a YES Day and a visit from Skye the Seahawk!

Bouamri $2,040.00

Flint $1,775.00

Snider: $1,455.00

Patton: $1,435.00

Newman: $1,430.00

Thompson: $1,250.00

These classes met the $200 by midnight on Friday challenge and earned a classroom visit from Skye!

Martin: $750.00

Joyner: $685.00

Richardson: $650.00

Carr: $625.00

Szalkowski: $555.00

Specht: $500.00

Cerami: $455.00

And here are the totals for the rest of our classes!

Goetz: $670.00

Delgado: $535.00

Magill: $515.00

Gardner: $415.00

Samuels: $415.00

Haje: $371.00

Feil: $370.00

Mohamed: $370.00

Eck: $365.00

Takacs: $355.00

Kerr: $325.00

McNeal: $300.00

Freda: $285.00

Aguiluz: $270.00

Fallejo: $270.00

Hicks: $270.00

Desmond: $240.00

Tate: $235.00

Connolly: $170.00

Ginez: $155.00

Ehlers: $100.00

MacDonald$: 50.00

Great job everyone! Let's keep it going!

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Seahawks Weekly News 10/25/2024

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Impact Aid Forms 

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms in November. Please be sure to return them by Friday, November 17

 

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information. 

 

IMPACT AID FORMS - The form is online in SIS ParentVUE to make it easier. You will need a SIS account to access the form. 

  1. Once logged in to SIS ParentVUE, click “Online Packets” in the top right corner. 
  2. Then, select “Federal Impact Aid Survey.” 

Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Find out how to get technical support for ParentVUE.

 

 

Equity Panel

On behalf of the Silverbrook staff we want to thank our phenomenal parents Ms. Satrom, Ms. Gettler, and Ms. Zocher and our facilitator Ms. Trammell for a thought provoking and transparent Equity Panel. We appreciate your time! #Silverbrookparentsrock!

  Storybook Character Parade

Get your costumes ready for the Storybook Character Parade on October 31st starting at 9:30 am. All students are welcomed to participate; however, only ECCB/PAC/Kindergarten -3rd graders will continue the Silverbrook tradition of marching in the parade. 

 

Parade and Costume Guidelines

Costume Guidelines

  •  Be mindful of the comfort level of your child throughout the school day.
  •  Do not send any object to school with sharp edges or resembles a weapon (this becomes an SR&R issue).
  •  Do not send students to school with a costume mask. Students will not wear masks throughout the school day or during the parade. Please be mindful and adhere to this as students will not be allowed to participate in the parade with a mask.
  •  If students need to dress before the parade, they should be able to dress themselves.

Parade Guidelines

  • Students should bring the book that represents the character they are dressed as (if possible)
  •  Students will walk on their own throughout the parade.
  • Students will return to instruction after the parade.
  • Parents and guests can line the bus loop as early as 9:20.
  • Please remain in your space during the parade, as students will walk on their own. 
  • Students will return to class and resume instruction after the parade.

Weather permitting, we will have the parade outside in the bus loop, parents are asked to line the route in front of the school, AND our 4-6 grade students will line up near the island. If there is inclement weather, parents will line the parade route around the perimeter inside the gym.

Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions at the final community conversation this fall. It will be held Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School. Click the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

Annual Giving Campaign

We are in the final 5 days of the PTO's Annual Giving Campaign! We have raised 72% of our goal--just $6,919 to go!

**Every class that raises $200 by midnight TONIGHT (Oct. 25) will get a special visit from the Silverbrook mascot, Skye! Classes that have already hit their $1,000 goal will also receive a visit.

**Every class that brings in $1,000 by Oct. 30 earns a YES Day!

**If we reach our schoolwide goal of $25,000 the school will get to witness an inflatable costume race among the teachers!

Visit the PTO's Facebook page for the latest updates on class totals. 

Click here to donate and help the PTO make this a great year for our students, teachers, and school community! Thank you for your support!

We are looking forward to our 3rd Annual Veterans Day Program. This is our way of showing our appreciation to our active-duty and veteran soldiers. For your convenience, our program will also be streamed via Silverbrook’s Facebook page.

 

As we prepare for this special day, we ask that our students wear the following colors based on their grade level:

  • Kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd grades wear red tops and jeans.
  • 2nd and 4th grades wear white tops and jeans.
  • 5th and 6th grades wear blue tops and jeans.
Lost and Found

Cool mornings and warm afternoons are a recipe for a very full Lost and Found! Click here to see this week's video

Call For Volunteers

The PTO could use some help assembling some furniture/equipment in the coming weeks. If you are handy and would like to help, please let us know!

We are also looking for volunteers to lead following events: 

  • Bingo Night
  • Around the World Night
  • End of Year Carnival

And help with these PTO efforts: 

  • Military Connections Committee
  • Book Fair
  • Box Tops for Education co-coordinator

Email [email protected] to get started!

Annual Coat Drive

The annual Silverbrook Coat Drive is going on now until Nov. 8!

To support LCAC’s Warm Coat Drive, the Silverbrook PTO will be collecting NEW/USED CLEAN COATS, and NEW HATS, GLOVES and SOCKS.

There will be a collection bin in the Silverbrook lobby. Please consider purchasing, OR cleaning out your closet and supporting your neighbors in need!

**Most needed are women’s coats size XL**

A huge thank you to Renee Williams for coordinating this effort again this year. If you have any questions, please email her at [email protected]

Mark Your Calendar 

October 31: Storybook Character Parade 9:30

October 31: End of First Quarter

October 31: 2 Hour Early Release 1:35 pm

November 1: Student Holiday

November 4: School Planning Day

November 5: Teacher Workday

November 8: Veterans Day Program 9:15 am and 10:45 am

November 11: Veterans Day Holiday No School

November 18-3: Hour Early Release

November 21: Thanksgiving Day Lunch 

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Day Holiday (No School)

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Update on PTO's Annual Giving Campaign--7 days to go!

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We are in the FINAL WEEK of the PTO's Annual Giving Campaign. We have raised 66%, with just $8,524 to go! We can do this!

 

We have a new challenge to help get us across the finish line! 

Any class that brings in $200 between now and FRIDAY will get a visit from our awesome mascot Skye! If your class has already reached the $1,000 goal, Skye will visit your classroom as well!

 

And don't forget about our other exciting incentives:

Every classroom that reaches $1,000 by next Wednesday will receive a YES Day!

And if we reach our school-wide goal of $25,000, the school will get to witness an inflatable costume race among teachers!

 

Click here to donate today! Please send to friends and family who might be interested in supporting your Seahawk and the PTO's mission to help make this a great year for our students, teachers, and school community. Thank you for your support!

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Outstanding Employee Award Nomination now open

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Outstanding Employee Award Nominations 

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a  Silverbrook Elementary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form LINK .You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category). 

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.  

 

Outstanding Teacher   

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category 

 

Outstanding New Teacher  

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category 

 

Outstanding Principal 

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)  

 

Outstanding New Principal 

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)  

                                        

Outstanding Leader   

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):  

Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services 

 

Outstanding Professional Employee   

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership  

Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school.  

 

Outstanding Operational Employee  

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee 

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)   

 

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 15, 2024. at 11:59 pm.  

If you have any questions, please contact Lidia Garcia at  [email protected]

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Silverbrook Public Health Nurse

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                     A Note from the Silverbrook Public Health Nurse

As the weather starts to change and those sniffles become more common, we’re seeing an uptick in illnesses around our school. Here are some proactive tips that can help keep our children healthy this season:

  1. Promote Good Respiratory Etiquette at Home Encourage your kids to cough into their elbows and dispose of used tissues properly. And of course, washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds! This should happen after using the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing their noses.
  2. Keep an Eye on Symptoms If your student isn’t feeling well, it’s a good idea to take their temperature. If it’s 100.4°F or higher, please keep them home. They can return to school when they’ve been fever-free without medication for 24 hours or 24 hours after vomiting/diarrhea has stopped.
  3. Reporting Absences When you report an absence, please share as much detail as possible about their symptoms. Instead of simply saying “sick” or “cold,” you might say “fever and cough” or “strep throat.” This information helps me track trends in the classrooms and respond effectively.
  4. Fresh Start After Illness If your child has been sick, remember to swap out their toothbrush and change their bedding. It’s a simple step that can help prevent the spread of germs.

Thank you for your support in keeping our Silverbrook students healthy this season! If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected].

Take care and stay healthy! Melissa Ford Silverbrook Public Health Nurse

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The Silverbrook PTO's Annual Giving Campaign is well underway with just 9 days to go!  We have raised 60% of our $25,000 goal. We need your help to bring in the remaining $10,104!

In lieu of student sales and other fundraisers, your Silverbrook PTO hosts one annual giving campaign each year. We need your help to continue to provide outstanding support to our school!

Your donations help fund: Teacher and Classroom Support Field Trips and School Events School Beautification and Improvement Projects Additional School Requests

Each class that reaches their classroom goal of $1,000 will received a YES Day. Congratulations to the following classes, who have reached the goal: 

Bouamri Flint Newman Patton

If we reach our schoolwide goal, students will get to witness an inflatable costume race among the teachers!

Just over $35 a student will get us to our goal, and $50 per student would easily get us to our stretch goal. Please click here below to donate. We appreciate your support!

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  Storybook Character Parade

Come One, Come All to our Annual Storybook Character Parade!!

Who: All students in grades 4-6

What: Are invited to celebrate with our ECCB/ PAC and K-3 students

When: Thursday, October 31 @ 9:30 am 

Where: Outside Bus Loop (good weather), in the halls on the first floor/gym (inclement weather). More specific details to come.

Students should dress as their favorite storybook character and can carry the book that includes their character.

Please do not send students to school with objects that could be considered a weapon.

Thank You, Ms. Bess!

We appreciate the work Ms. Bess is doing in our school garden and supporting the release of our butterflies. It was absolutely AMAZING!!

Impact Aid 

Impact Aid Forms will be available on October 21st through ParentVue. Please remember a couple of things.

Only the enrolling parent can access SISParentVue through https://sisparent.fcps.edu/ to complete the form.

Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click on a date below to register:

 

Events take place from 6:30 pm to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

Nuestras Escuelas, Nuestro Futuro: ¡Inscríbete hoy para asistir a una Conversación Comunitaria! 

 

La Superintendente, Dra. Michelle Reid, tendra una serie de Conversaciones Comunitarias este otoño. Ella le invita a compartir sus pensamientos y hacer preguntas. Haga clic en las fechas a continuación para inscribirse en cualquiera de las siguientes conversaciones:

 

Los eventos serán de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m. Habrá servicio de cuidado de niños e interpretación de idiomas.

 

We are looking forward to our 3rd Annual Veterans Day Program. This is our way of showing our appreciation to our active-duty and veteran soldiers. For your convenience, our program will also be streamed via Silverbrook’s Facebook page.

 

As we prepare for this special day, we ask that our students wear the following colors based on their grade level:

  • Kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd grades wear red tops and jeans.
  • 2nd and 4th grades wear white tops and jeans.
  • 5th and 6th grades wear blue tops and jeans.
Veterans Day Retiree Survey Last Call

Retirees, we would like to honor your child during our Veterans Day program by including students of retired service members pictures in our annual Military Connected Child slide deck. Please access this link to insert your child(ren)’s name by October 25.

Veterans Day Service Member Pictures

We are in the planning stage for our annual Veterans Day Program scheduled for Friday, November 8. If you have never submitted your service picture and would like it to be part of our foyer presentation please send your picture along with your name, rank, and military branch to Ms. Annette Lanier at  [email protected]  by November 1, 2024. This submission is only for those who have not previously submitted a picture.

Mark Your Calendar

October 21:3 Hour Early Release 12:35 pm

October 31: Storybook Character Parade 9:30

October 31: End of First Quarter

October 31: 2 Hour Early Release 1:35 pm

November 1: Student Holiday

November 4: School Planning Day

November 5: Teacher Workday

November 8: Veterans Day Program 9:15 am and 10:45 am

November 11: Veterans Day Holiday No School

November 18-3: Hour Early Release

November 21: Thanksgiving Day Lunch 

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Day Holiday (No School)

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Reminder: Picture Day Tomorrow

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  School Picture Day is Coming!

 

Wednesday, October 16th – AM Pre-school, and Grades 3-6,

Thursday, October 17th – PM Pre-school, Kindergarten and

Grades 1-2 will have their photos taken.

 

📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day.

 

🛒 Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001132677#login

 

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