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Visitor Management System Reminder
Morning Meeting
Morning meeting is an important part of our school day. Students learn vital executive functioning skills during this time. Parents are invited to come in to participate and/ or observe the fun, laughter, and learning that’s embedded in morning meeting. After the morning meeting take a moment to join us in the library for coffee and conversation.
Grade(s)
Date
Time
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
March 15
9:00
6
March 13
10:00
Ramadan
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We would like to know if your child will participate in fasting and prayer during Ramadan. Please fill this form by Friday, March 8, so we can make appropriate accommodations for them.
This year, the first full day of Ramadan is Monday, March 11. In Islam, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year. During this month Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset each day while striving to increase their spirituality, through prayers, charity and good deeds. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids. March 11 is an O day. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar. Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact Dr. Simpkins regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
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Ramadán
Este año, el primer día completo del Ramadán es el lunes 11 de marzo. El Ramadán es el mes más sagrado del año en la religión islámica. Durante este mes, los Musulmanes se abstienen de comer y beber desde el amanecer hasta el atardecer todos los días mientras se esfuerzan por aumentar su espiritualidad, a través de oraciones, caridad y buenas acciones. Lea más sobre el Ramadán en National Geographic Kids. El 11 de Marzo es el Día O. El calendario escolar reconoce muchas observaciones religiosas y culturales (días O) durante el año escolar. Hay escuela en estos días, sin embargo, la Junta Escolar ha pedido que los exámenes, pruebas, excursiones, graduación, "homecoming", o eventos atléticos programados por FCPS no se llevarán a cabo en estos días de observancia. Vea el calendario completo del año escolar. A lo largo del año, cuando celebramos y reconocemos diversas festividades y observancias culturales, se anima a las familias a ponerse en contacto con el Dr. Simpkins con respecto a las adaptaciones, incluyendo pero no limitado a los relacionados con el almuerzo, la oración / meditación y espacios y tiempos de reflexión en silencio, y la instrucción.
We know our families enjoy having lunch with their child. We are opening our indoor dining and lunch will be in our SACC room. We need the total cooperation of all our families so this can be a successful and comfortable experience.
We are accommodating indoor lunch on Monday and Wednesday with limited seating. The SACC room is not available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Use this link to sign up for a time, and please be considerate of our limited space and the volume of families that would like to have lunch with their child. We’d like to ensure that as many families as possible have the opportunity.
- Indoor lunch on Monday and Wednesday ONLY
- We cannot accommodate family lunch in the café.
- Be considerate when signing up to ensure as many parents can be accommodated as possible. Reserve one space per person (two-person limit per family).
- It is the responsibility of the families to clean their space (with wipes) and place all trash in receptacle.
- When you arrive for your scheduled lunch, sign in at office and go to the SACC room; we will retrieve your student and bring him/her to the SACC room. After lunch, please bring your student to the office and we will get them connected to their class. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Kindergarten Registration and Orientation
Calling all parents of our five-year-old Seahawks! You are invited to join us for Kindergarten Registration and Orientation on April 2, 2024, at 2:30. Come learn a little about the kindergarten curriculum, our students will have an opportunity to go to class and become familiar with a classroom, and parents will work on registering students for the coming year. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to get to know other kindergarten parents and their child.
Safely View the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8
A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, and will be viewable, depending on weather, in Fairfax County. The eclipse will begin in our area around 2:04 p.m. and end around 4:32 p.m., with the maximum eclipse occurring around 3:20 p.m.
Because the timing overlaps with dismissal, it is crucial that students understand the importance of safe viewing practices. We encourage families to review these Solar Eclipse Resources, especially the eye safety information. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon while prioritizing safe solar viewing.
Daylight Saving Begins (Spring Forward)
Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.
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Comienza el Horario de Verano
El Domingo 10 de Marzo, a las 2 a.m., comienza el horario de verano. No olviden adelantar una hora sus relojes. Como resultado del cambio de hora, muchos estudiantes caminarán a la escuela o a las paradas de autobús en la oscuridad. Ayude a sus hijos a mantenerse seguros haciéndoles llevar ropa reflectante y colores brillantes o claros, o añada elementos reflectantes a sus mochilas o ropa. Además, anime a su hijo a estar especialmente atento a los carros que giran o van en reversa y no correr hacia la calle ni cruzar entre coches estacionados
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
This year, spring break is March 25-29. We will be eager to welcome your children back to school on Wednesday, April 3, after two teacher work days. Student attendance is very important. Every day, our teachers will be teaching, and students will be learning. Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong. Visit FCPS’ website for attendance resources
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¡Asiste a Clases Hoy Para Tener Éxito Mañana!
Este año, las vacaciones de primavera son del 25 al 29 de marzo. Estaremos impacientes por dar la bienvenida a sus hijos a la escuela miércoles el 3 de abril. Su asistencia es muy importante. Cada día, nuestros profesores estarán enseñando, y los estudiantes estarán aprendiendo. Los estudios han demostrado que sólo dos ausencias al mes pueden causar que los estudiantes se atrasen. Terminemos este año escolar fuerte. Visite el sitio web de FCPS para recursos de asistencia.
Lightspeed Classroom Management
As part of our commitment to creating a safe and focused learning environment for our students, our school is using a classroom management tool that will help teachers better connect with student devices during classes. We are continuing to expand our use over the coming weeks. This tool will provide teachers with a number of helpful features:
- Easily view student screens in real time from the teacher console to see which students may need guidance or support.
- Focus student attention on a particular website on their device to minimize distractions.
- Pause student access to the internet to focus on other classroom tasks.
We believe this classroom management tool will allow us to maximize class time to support your student’s learning while at school. Please note that student devices will not be monitored outside of school hours. The regular filters remain in place on school devices, but once they are home, teachers cannot monitor students. As parents, we would like to encourage you to sign up for your own Lightspeed reports, which will allow you to see how your child is spending time on the computer during and after school hours.
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(Lightspeed) Manejo de Clase
Como parte de nuestro compromiso de crear un entorno de aprendizaje seguro y centrado para nuestros estudiantes, nuestra escuela está utilizando una herramienta para el manejo de la clase que ayudará a los maestros a conectarse mejor con los dispositivos de los estudiantes durante las clases. Seguimos ampliando nuestro uso en las próximas semanas. Esta herramienta proporcionará a los maestros una serie de características útiles:
- Los maestros podrán ver fácilmente las pantallas de los estudiantes en tiempo real desde su consola para ver qué estudiantes pueden necesitar ayuda o apoyo.
- Enfocar la atención del estudiante en un sitio web en particular en su dispositivo para minimizar las distracciones.
- Poner en pausa el acceso de los estudiantes al Internet para que puedan concentrarse en las tareas de la clase.
Creemos que esta herramienta para el manejo de la clase nos permitirá maximizar el tiempo de clase para apoyar el aprendizaje de su estudiante mientras está en la escuela. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que los dispositivos de los estudiantes no serán monitoreados fuera del horario escolar. Los filtros regulares permanecen en los dispositivos de la escuela, pero una vez que están en casa, los maestros no pueden controlar a los estudiantes. Como padres, nos gustaría recomendarles que se suscriban a sus propios informes de Lightspeed, para que puedan ver cómo su hijo pasa el tiempo en la computadora durante y después del horario escolar.
Take the Family Engagement Survey!
FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey is now open. Survey partner K12 Insight emailed a link to families on March 3 and again on March 6. Please participate! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS practices to best support our students. The survey is available in 10 languages. All responses are confidential. Parents/caregivers may stop by the front office to fill out a paper survey or complete the survey online. Please check your email for the survey invitation or use this survey link. Get more information on the Family Engagement Survey webpage.
Math, Safety and Security and now Language Arts, join us and learn more about the components of reading such as phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. You’ll walk away with tips you can do at home to support your child. Our next Seahawk Talk is on March 18th at 6:30pm using a virtual format. Log in an encourage a friend to attend.
Spring Picture Day
Victor O’Neill Studios will be at Silverbrook next week for class and spring photos. Tuesday, March 12th Pre-K, Kindergarten and Grades 4-6 will be photographed & Wednesday, March 13th afternoon Pre-K and Grades 1 - 3 will have their photos taken. Class pictures will be taken also. There is no make-up or retake date for spring photos. Images will be available to view and purchase seven to ten days following picture day. For questions about ordering please email Victor O’Neill Studios at [email protected]
March 12 & 13: Spring Photos
March 22: End of the Quater
March 13: 6th Grade Morning Meeting 10:00am
March 15: K-5th Grade Morning Meeting 9:00am
March 18: Seahawk Talk Language Arts 6:30pm
March 25-29: Spring Break
April 1: Teacher work day (NO Students)
April 2: Staff Development Day (No Students)
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