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Early Release Monday

We are on the way with parent submissions on Early Release Monday Going strong with 286 submissions! Yeah!! Please access this Google form to let us know if your child requires supervision during the early release Mondays. We are requiring one submission per child on this Google form to ensure every child at Silverbrook is accounted for. Your response will remain valid for the remaining early release days (October 21, November 18, February 10, March 10, April 21, and May 12). SACC will be available only for students in the PM program.

To our parents who have submitted thank you. We are looking forward to having in all responses by October 14!! Help us reach this goal.

Veterans Day Retiree Survey

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

Veterans Day Service Member Pictures

We are in the planning mode 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 [email protected]  by November 1, 2024. This submission is only for those who have not previously submitted a picture.

Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004

Walk and Roll to School Day FCPS will participate in International Walk and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 9, in an effort to promote physical activity and reduce traffic congestion and pollution near schools.

Students and employees are encouraged to bike or walk to school and work where safe to do so. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children to school, and to work with their school and PTA or PTO to assemble bike trains or walking groups for the event. Schools are encouraged to register online with Walk and Bike to School. Get more information about Walk to School Day.

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

Rosh Hashanah

Shanah tovah to our Jewish community celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year! Meaning “head of the year,” Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism’s holiest days and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection that ends with Yom Kippur. #OurFCPS

 

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.

 

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📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at [email protected]

 Fall Photo Volunteers Needed

We need your help! Do you have an interest in helping with Fall Photos? Are you able to help straighten collars, clean faces and keep children in a straight line? If so, please see the attached link and sign-up for your desired shift today! It’s a fast-paced fun day! Come see our Seahawks smiling faces. We appreciate your assistance.

VOLUNTEER- SIGN-UP GENIUS

Mark Your Calendar

October 9 Walk to School Day

October 14 No School

October 21 Early Release Monday 12:35 dismissal

October 31 End of Quarter 2-hour early release

October 31 Storybook Character Parade

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  The movie night event is still ON! We are moving our Inside Out 2 viewing INSIDE!

Bring your blankets, chairs, etc., and join us in the cafeteria. Family Pizza Packs will be available for pickup beginning at 6:30 p.m. If you didn't pre-order a pizza, you are welcome to bring your own dinner to enjoy picnic-style at the event.

The movie will begin promptly at 7:30 pm. Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be available for purchase.

We look forward to seeing everyone for our INSIDE Movie Night!

**Please note this is not a drop-off event. Students must be accompanied by an adult at all times.**

Early Release Mondays 

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope this message finds you well. We want to inform you about an important update regarding our Early Release Mondays. We have created a new Google form to capture the pertinent student information needed for Silverbrook.

You are receiving this Google form to let us know if your child requires supervision during the early release Mondays. We are requiring one submission per child on this Google form to ensure every child at Silverbrook is accounted for. Your response will remain valid for the remaining early release days (October 21, November 18, February 10, March 10, April 21, and May 12). SACC will be available only for students in the PM program.

Students in ECCB and PAC are not participating in early release.

Please be sure to submit the necessary information for each of your children on a separate Google form; for example, if you have five students at Silverbrook, we kindly ask that you submit the form five times, once for each child by 5:00pm on October 14 using their legal name.

If you need to adjust your child’s supervision plan, we ask that you inform us in writing by emailing your child’s teacher the Wednesday before the early release Monday to ensure we have all information updated. Your cooperation is vital to our planning and safety efforts.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to one of the administrators.

Military Potluck

Thank you to all our military active, retired, and retired service members who donated delicious delicacies for our potluck. We had a fantastic time.

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

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.

Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary School.

Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.

Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Events take place from 6:30 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:

 

Lunes, 30 de septiembre, en la Escuela Primaria de Mount Vernon Woods.

Lunes, 14 de octubre, en la Escuela Primaria de Fairhill.

Lunes, 21 de octubre, en la Escuela Primaria de Virginia Run.

Miércoles, 30 de octubre, en la Escuela Secundaria de Herndon.

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

Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Parent Information Night

There will be an Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) parent information night for families on Monday, September 30th from 6 PM-7 PM in the Silverbrook Library. Fairfax County provides a continuum of services to meet the needs of students at a variety of levels that are a rich part of our Silverbrook ES community.  

Part 1: Advanced Academic Services at Silverbrook

Prior to joining, please watch this county prepared AAP Overview Video which outlines the various levels of service available to all students in FCPS. During the first part of our meeting, we will share the specific AAP program supports that are provided at Silverbrook ES.

Part 2: Full-Time AAP Services Screening Information 

Parents of students in second through sixth grade, who are interested in having their child screened for the Full-Time AAP services will learn about the forms, documents, and deadlines for applications. This screening process is conducted at the county level, and documentation requirements are set by the AAP Office. We will provide guidance on how to complete these forms, as well as a brief question and answer session for families. 

Note: AAP Full Time Screening Parent Referrals are due on December 15, 2024. This is a county deadline, and late entries cannot be accepted.

 

Watch D.O.G.S. Ice Cream Social/Training Night

Calling all fathers and Father-Figures!  Bring your Silverbrook Seahawk(s) to the Watch D.O.G.S. Ice Cream Social/Training Night on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 6:30.

Watch D.O.G.S. provides fathers and father-figures the opportunity to become involved with their student's education by supporting our wonderful school. Attendance at this training session is mandatory for all first year and first-time volunteers. Check your child's folder for a registration form and return it to the school by Monday, Oct. 14. Please email all questions to Mr.D:  [email protected]

 

Roses are red Some flowers are wild Do any of these hoodies belong to your child?

Check out this week's Lost and Found video here.

  Parent and Principal Coffee Chat

Parents, guardians, and caregivers are welcome to attend a Principal and Parent Coffee Chat on Monday, September 30 at 9:30am in the Silverbrook Library. The purpose of the coffee chat is to get to know each other better and answer any questions you have about Silverbrook. Please register and submit questions on this Google form by noon on Friday, September 27, 2024

Mark Your Calendar

September 30: Principal and Parent Coffee Chat/ Library at 9:30 am 

September 30: AAP Information Night / Library 6-7 pm 

October 3-4: No School

October 14: No School

October 21: Early Release Monday 12:35 pm dismissal

October 31: End of Quarter 2-hour early release

October 31:  Storybook Character Parade

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Silverbrook Families,

HAPPY FALL! We are so excited to be working with your children in Art and STEAM! They are making connections, creating, problem solving and collaborating in our classes. We have two Art/STEAM teachers at Silverbrook who love working with your children!

Mrs. Lajin is starting her 22nd year of teaching and her 18th year at Silverbrook. She is originally from Wisconsin. Mrs. Lajin received her master’s with an emphasis in STEAM from Clemson in December 2020. She loves to spend time with her boys Cullen and Lennox. She also enjoys drinking coffee, reading, calligraphy and baking.

Mrs. Whittle is from Germany and has taught abroad. She has lived in multiple countries and has been an architect. This will be her 12th year teaching art and 5th year at Silverbrook. She loves to spend time with her family and her three children, Anna, Zoe and Sam. She also likes traveling, hiking, reading, and making art.

Our rooms are bustling with creativity. We started the year by working on routines and making personal connections through our artwork. Mrs. Lajin’s classes are currently working with Ms. Lauren Ottignon through October 11th. Ms. Ottignon is a student at George Mason and is doing her teaching internship with Silverbrook. She is a former Silverbrook student and has her BA in illustration from MICA. She will be moving to Hayfield Secondary after her time with us.

We love the help of volunteers for the numerous materials we prep. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit our sign-up link for opportunities or scan our QR Code at the end of this message.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B45ACA62AAB9-silverbrook#/

 

Additionally, our STEAM program thrives on donations from the community. Below is a wish list of items we would love for Art/STEAM. If you choose to support our program by donating, you may drop off donations in the office or send them in with your child. Bold items are high need. If you have another item that may be useful, please contact us before dropping off.

 

Paper towel tubes

Newspaper

Play doh (new)

Rubber bands

Plastic Straws

Aluminum Foil

Pipe Cleaners

Popsicle Sticks

Solo Cups, 7oz or 9 oz

Marbles

Dixie Cups

Lysol Wipes

Hand Soap or Refill Soap

Kitchen Sponges

Dish Soap

AA Batteries

Masking Tape

Cotton Balls

Unused wood chopsticks

Empty thread spools

Coffee Filters

Screen for windows/doors

 

Thank you for your support! Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

 

Laura Lajin                     Elke Whittle

[email protected]            [email protected]       

 

Mrs. Lajin's Wishlist        Mrs. Whiittle’s Wishlist   

Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Parent Information Night

There will be an Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) parent information night for families on Monday, September 30th from 6 PM-7 PM in the Silverbrook Library. Fairfax County provides a continuum of services to meet the needs of students at a variety of levels that are a rich part of our Silverbrook ES community.  

Part 1: Advanced Academic Services at Silverbrook

Prior to joining, please watch this county prepared AAP Overview Video which outlines the various levels of service available to all students in FCPS. During the first part of our meeting, we will share the specific AAP program supports that are provided at Silverbrook ES.

Part 2: Full-Time AAP Services Screening Information 

Parents of students in second through sixth grade, who are interested in having their child screened for the Full-Time AAP services will learn about the forms, documents, and deadlines for applications. This screening process is conducted at the county level, and documentation requirements are set by the AAP Office. We will provide guidance on how to complete these forms, as well as a brief question and answer session for families. 

Note: AAP Full Time Screening Parent Referrals are due on December 15, 2024. This is a county deadline, and late entries cannot be accepted.

 

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Family Vision Group

Dr. Reid is engaging in meaningful conversations with parents through the Family Vision Group. The group members will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and experiences as we work together to achieve the goals outlined in our Strategic Plan.

• Key responsibilities of the FCPS Superintendent’s Family Vision Group include:

• Support the Superintendent's outreach efforts to engage families and community members.
• Actively participate in the exchange of information and perspectives on major division topics.
• Serve as ambassadors to your school community by being an additional bridge to sharing information between families and the superintendent.
• Commit to pursuing the interest of each and every student in Fairfax County Public Schools. 

• Meetings will be held every other month starting in September.
• Childcare, language interpretation, and transportation will be provided as needed.

If you would like to represent Silverbrook on the Family Vision Group, please email Dr. Pamela Simpkins [email protected] or Ms. Karyn Hanchulak [email protected]

 

Our military connected families are invited to our First Annual Military Potluck! Please access the form to confirm your selected item to share. The evening is for all active, reserve, or retired servicemen, women, and families. We hope to see you there. 

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Lost and Found

Is your child missing a jacket, sweatshirt, water bottle, or lunch box? Check out this week's Lost and Found video here. 

Goodies with Grandparents

We had a fantastic time planning and hosting the Goodies with Grandparents event. All family pictures should have been distributed. If you did not receive your picture, please reach out to your child’s teacher. Additionally, if you would like to provide a Kudo or question about Goodies with Grandparents access this link.

Principal and Parent Coffee Chat

Parents, guardians, and caregivers are welcome to attend our first Principal and Parent Coffee Chat scheduled for Monday, September 30 at 9:30. The purpose of the coffee chat is to get to know each other better and answer any questions you may have about Silverbrook. Please register and submit questions on this Google form by noon on Friday, September 27, 2024

PTO Members Meeting--Box Tops Basket Giveaway!

Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 7:30pm in the Silverbrook cafeteria for our first members meeting of the year. We will hear from Dr. Simpkins, vote on a budget, and discuss plans for the year.  At the meeting, show us the downloaded Box Top app on your phone to be entered to win a basket full of Box Tops-eligible items! (Click here to download the app) Joins us for a great discussion, as well as a chance to win! 

Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.

 

The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students. 

After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office. 

Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.

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

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, September 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Newington Forest Elementary School.
• Monday, September 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
• Monday, October 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.

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

Silverbrook Family Movie Night

Join us on Friday, Sept. 27, for an outdoor viewing of Disney's Inside Out 2 with our school community!

Gates will open at 6:30pm. The movie will begin promptly at 7:30 pm.

The PTO is offering a limited number of pre-order $20 Family Pizza Meal deals. Each meal includes one large pepperoni or cheese pizza from Papa John's, four bags of chips, and four drinks. 

 Click HERE to place your order. All orders must be submitted by Monday, Sept. 23.

The PTO will sell popcorn, candy, and drinks during the event.

**Please note that this is not a drop-off event. All children must be supervised by an adult. **

National Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month. 

Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana Del 15 de Septiembre al 15 de Octubre, FCPS reconoce y celebra las historias y culturas de los miembros de nuestra comunidad que tienen herencia de México, el Caribe, Centro y Sur América. Aprenda más sobre los meses de herencia, celebraciones y tradiciones que se celebran en FCPS. Aprenda más sobre el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana.

 

School Picture Day is Coming!

 

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 16th & Thursday, October 17th, 2024.

 

📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day.

  All students, whether they have payment or not, will have their picture taken for the yearbook.

 

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

 

📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at [email protected]

Mark Your Calendar

September 24: Military Potluck 5:00 pm Cafeteria 

September 27: Silverbrook/PTO Movie Night 6:30 pm Outside Field 

September 30: Principal and Parents Coffee Chat 9:30 am Library

September 30: AAP Information Meeting 5:30-7:30 pm Cafeteria 

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Early Release Monday

Monday, September 16th, is our first early release Monday. Please prepare your child by reminding them if they will stay or go home. In the event your child does not remember, we will help them. If you do not access the Early Release Survey, your child will remain at school and go home in the manner they are familiar with at 3:35. Below is an outline of our procedures for the afternoon.

• Dismissal for students who are Staying
  • Students staying for the afternoon will come to the café by 12:30 and sit by grade level.
  • Monitors and instructional assistants who are not on duty will come to the café at 12:30 to support students.
  • Attendance will be taken, and students will be escorted to the first rotation by designated first rotation staff at 12:50.
• Dismissal for students who are Leaving.
  • Students leaving school at 12:35 will wait in their classroom and follow our regular dismissal procedures.
• Early Release Rotation
  • Each rotation will have two adults.
  • Students should bring their snacks.
  • Students will travel with their backpacks and water bottles.
• Dismissal for Early Release
  • Students will come to the gym for dismissal at 3:30.
  • Students will sit at grade levels.

Students will be released as buses arrive. Car numbers and vans will release Kiss and Ride students, and those who walk or bike will leave from door 12.

 

Our military connected families are invited to our First Annual Military Potluck! Please access the form to confirm your selected item to share. The evening is for all active, reserve, or retired servicemen, women, and families. We hope to see you there.

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Seahawk Talk

Our first Seahawk Talk focused on Resiliency in students. There are six resiliency builders that are beneficial for children. Read below for the first three skill builders. The remaining three will be sent next week.

 

The Six Resiliency Builders

 1. Provide Caring and Support

Give youth unconditional positive regard, kindness, love and encouragement. Celebrate their successes and foster a sense of community belonging. Above all else, all youth need a significant relationship with at least one caring, positive adult.

Here are some ideas on how to provide caring and support:

• Ensure that youth have a positive bond with at least one caring, trusted, and supportive adult; seek out a mentor
• Create a welcoming environment
• Provide kindness and encouragement
• Identify specific strengths in youth and name them specifically
• Build in opportunities for personal discussion
• Provide a good listening ear without judgment
• Celebrate successes

1. Set and Communicate High, Realistic Expectations

Communicate to youth the belief that they can be successful. Support and encourage goal-setting for educational and vocational endeavors that reflect positive thinking and belief in oneself. 

Here are some ideas on how to set and communicate high, realistic expectations:

• Tell youth you believe in them and foster a “can do” attitude
• Help youth set attainable goals and strive for mastery
• Nurture a positive self-esteem
• Praise the efforts of youth; recognize improvements
• Encourage and support youth in trying new challenges
• Emphasize cooperation over competition
• Help youth plan for future educational and vocational success

1. Provide Opportunities for Meaningful Participation

Provide youth with the responsibility and chance to demonstrate their competence and eagerness to contribute and give back to others. Allow them leadership roles and opportunities to collaborate in decision-making.

Here are some ideas on how to provide opportunities for meaningful participation:

• Get youth involved in community service and volunteer opportunities
• Tackle a shared service learning project
• Share responsibilities
• Provide opportunities for leadership roles
• Give youth a collaborative voice in decision-making

Immunization Requirements 

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office. 

 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations.

 

Welcome back to outdoor dining. If you would like to have lunch with your child, please sign up for a slot using this link, there is one person per slot. Please be mindful that other parents would also like to have an opportunity and not sign up for more than once per month. There will also be cleaning products outside to use after you have completed your lunch. Enjoy these moments with your child.

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

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. 

The next event is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Newington Forest Elementary School. Click on the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

Mark Your Calendar

September 24 Military Potluck 5:00pm

September 27 Silverbrook/PTO Movie Night

September 30 Principal and Parents Coffee Chat 9:30am library

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Seahawk Talk

All parents and guardians are invited to our first virtual Seahawk Talk scheduled for September 10, 2024, at 6:30. Our topic will focus on Social Emotional Wellness and Student Resiliency. Our counselors and social worker will facilitate the evening.  Please join us in learning ways to support our child at home. Use this link to join.

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Grandparents Day

Thank you, to our grandparents who arrived from, near and far. We appreciate you! Have a wonderful Grandparents Day.

Seahawk Talk

All parents and guardians are invited to our first virtual Seahawk Talk scheduled for September 10, 2024, at 6:30. Our topic will focus on Social Emotional Wellness and Student Resiliency. Our counselors and social worker will facilitate the evening.  Please join us in learning ways to support our child at home. Use this link to join.

Early Release Monday

We are asking ALL parents/guardians to complete the Early Release Survey. We must have all students accounted for with your decision on how to proceed with your student. Please access this link https://forms.gle/6BwCW1JzVvi2SLNa8 to submit your response TODAY!

If you have submitted a preference for your child, you do not need to resubmit. If you have submitted a “I don’t know” or “Haven’t made a decision” please resubmit with a decision so your child is accounted for. We have less than half of our student body accounted for. Thanks for your cooperation.

Good afternoon Silverbrook Community,

I would like to introduce myself. My name is Mr. Abner Mondoloka and I am the new Silverbrook strings teacher. I am excited to be here and to get to know all your children. Band and Strings has decided to extend the due date of enrollment forms, so your child still has the option of signing up for Band or Strings.

Band (5th and 6th grade ONLY)

Strings (4th, 5th, and 6th grades)

A little background about myself, I am a graduate of the College of William and Mary, and I am also in the Army Reserves Band. My primary instrument is the viola, but I also love to teach violin, cello, and bass. I will be starting to measure students this week and next week to give you the appropriate size of the instrument to rent and play.

Please sign your child up for Band or Strings by Tuesday, September 10 by using the QR code provided. Band and Strings will start classes during the week of September 16th. Your child will be scheduled for one of the mornings Monday through Friday and we will be in touch on this specific day and time.

If you have any questions about Band or Strings, please don’t hesitate to email us.

Band: Laura Creque: [email protected]

Strings: Abner Mondoloka: [email protected]

 

BAND AND STRINGS Enrollment Form CLICK HERE!!

 

Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Elementary Continuum of Services

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) offers a continuum of services for elementary students to meet their current academic needs. The continuum of services supports the two main goals of the Advanced Academic Programs Office:

• Talent Development
• Meeting the Needs of the Advanced Learner

Access to Rigor: Grades K-6 – All students receive talent development lessons with critical and creative thinking strategies and AAP curriculum lessons.

Subject Specific Advanced Differentiation: Grades K-6 – Identified students receive AAP curriculum lessons in the general education setting in areas of academic strength.

Part-Time Services: Grades 3-6 – Identified students receive AAP curriculum lessons in more than one academic content area. The Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) leads these lessons. Programming has increased depth and complexity in several content areas.

Full-Time Services: Grades 3-8 –Identified students receive AAP curriculum lessons full-time. Programming has increased depth, complexity, and pace in all academic content areas.

For more detailed information, including important dates, please see the Fall AAP Newsletters:

 

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Immunization Requirements

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office.

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.

A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.

Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance

As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school.

 

Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.

 Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.

Mark Your Calendar

September 10 Seahawk Talk 6:30 pm

September 27 Silverbrook/PTO Movie Night

September 30 Principal and Parents Coffee Chat 9:30 am library

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Seahawk Talk 

All parents and guardians are invited to our first virtual Seahawk Talk scheduled for September 10, 2024, at 6:30. Our topic will focus on Social Emotional Wellness and Student Resiliency. Our counselors and social worker will be facilitated the evening. Please join us in learning ways to support our child at home. Use this link to join.

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Good morning, parents and Guardians:

We are thrilled that registration for Goodies with Grandparents has been such a success.  As a reminder, the registration deadline was September 1, and we are now at capacity.  Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept any additional registrations.  We look forward to welcoming all our registered grandparents on Friday, September 6 at 2:30 pm through door 3. 

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Thank you for attending BTSN. We hope you found the evening informative. Please use this link to provide feedback.

Early Release Monday

We are asking ALL parents/guardians to complete the Early Release Survey. We must have all students accounted for and a decision from you on how to proceed with your student. Please access the QR code or https://forms.gle/6BwCW1JzVvi2SLNa8 to submit your response by September 1.

If you have submitted a preference for your child, you do not need to resubmit. If you have submitted a “I don’t know” or “Haven’t made a decision” please resubmit with a decision so your child is accounted for. We have less than half of our student body accounted for. Thanks for your cooperation.

Seahawk Talk 

All parents and guardians are invited to our first virtual Seahawk Talk scheduled for September 10, 2024, at 6:30. Our topic will focus on Social Emotional Wellness and Student Resiliency. Our counselors and social worker will be facilitated the evening. Please join us in learning ways to support our child at home. Use this link to join.

Communication from School

Parents and Guardians will receive several types of communication from the school, below are ways you will be notified:

• News You Choose is sent weekly on Friday. There will also be times when we want to call your attention to a specific event; in this case, it will go out on a different day.
• E-notify is primarily for emergency use or to communicate information we want to ensure all parents receive such as information about illnesses in a specific class or a safety issue at school. E-notify will be sent as needed.
• Grade Level Newsletters will be sent weekly by most grade levels. Grade levels will send information via email, Schoology, or hard copy. Check with your child’s teacher on what medium he/she is using.

Wednesday Folders contain school-related news and flyers; you may also find completed schoolwork.

What To Do When You Have Concerns Classroom

When you have concerns about a classroom issue please contact the teacher first. The teacher will be able to respond to your questions and address your concerns. Teachers are ready and willing to have conversations with you to problem solve issues.  If after you have contacted the teacher, you find that the issue has not been addressed you can reach out to one of the administrators.

Schoolwide

When you have concerns about a schoolwide issue; feel free to email the administrators [email protected] , [email protected] and [email protected] or call to make an appointment to speak with an administrator.

Mark Your Calendars

August 30:  September 2 Labor Day Weekend (NO SCHOOL) 

September 6: Goodies with Grandparents 2:30 in the cafeteria

September 10: Seahawk Talk 6:30 pm

September 27: Silverbrook/PTO Movie Night

September 30: Principal and Parents Coffee Chat 9:30 am library

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Early Release Monday

We are asking ALL parents/guardians to complete the Early Release Survey. We must have all students accounted for with a decision from you, on how we need to proceed with your student.

Please access the QR code or https://forms.gle/6BwCW1JzVvi2SLNa8 to submit your response by September 1.

 

If you have submitted a preference for your child, you do not need to resubmit. If you have submitted a “I don’t know” or “Haven’t made a decision” please resubmit with a decision so your child is accounted for. We have less than half of our student body accounted for. Thanks for your cooperation.

 

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Inviting all parents and guardians to BTSN!!

Monday, August 26 Grades 4-6

• 1st Session 6:00-6:40
• 2nd Session 6:50-7:30

Tuesday, August 27 Grades PK-3

• 1st Session 6:00-6:40
• 2nd Session 6:50-7:30

Administration Video Clip

BTSN Video Clips

Silverbrook Administrative Team

• Administration Video Clip

Sandy Anderson

• YouTube (with English captions)
• YouTube (with Korean and Spanish subtitles)

           

Mateo Dunne

• YouTube (with English captions)
• YouTube (with Korean and Spanish subtitles)

Early Release Monday

Please complete the QR code to inform us of your needs on the Early Release Days.

Goodies with Grandparents

National Grandparents Day is September 8, 2024. We would like to invite grandparents of our Seahawks to school on Friday, September 6 from 2:30-3:30pm for Goodies with Grandparents. This will be when where grandma or grandpa can enjoy a few goodies, engage in a craft, and read a book to their grandchild. Please access this Google form to sign up. We need to have all RSVPs in by September 1, to help ensure we have adequate materials for all.  

Seahawk Support

We look forward to providing several opportunities for parents to volunteer; please access our Seahawk Support Google form to select how you would like to support (i.e. art gala, art room, book room, garden club, library, lost and found, strategies lab, Wednesday folders). Please complete the form by September 9 and we will begin our Seahawk Support program in late September, with the exception of Strategies Lab which will start a little earlier.

Health Room

Parents we have noticed that fever and sore throat illnesses have emerged. Please leave your child at home when they are sick until they are fever free for 24 hours without medication. Please encourage frequent hand washing while home and at school.

It's time to join the Parent Teacher Organization!

PTO Memberships are now available online. Visit silverbrook.ptboard.com/home to sign up!

BONUS: Everyone who joins the PTO before Sept. 20 will be entered into a drawing to win 2 spirit wear t-shirts OR a Family Pizza Pack for our September 27 outdoor movie night block party. Ten winners will be selected!

Also, make sure you're following the Silverbrook PTO Facebook Page to get updates on events, volunteering opportunities, and more. 

Interested in Band or Strings?  

If your child is interested in being in the BAND or STRINGS program at Silverbrook this year, simply click here to sign up. Or scan the QR code.

This morning, we were so excited to hear the South County High School Symphonic Band and Chamber Orchestra demonstrate all the instruments offered in the Band and Strings program here at Silverbrook ES. The students played solos and then all came together to play familiar tunes. 😊It was super fun for everyone.

If your child was absent and missed the demonstration, no worries. We will be having a South County Petting Zoo at South County High School.

Instrument Petting Zoo for Band or Strings Information:  

The Annual South County Instrument Petting Zoo will be Tuesday, August 27 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Please mark your calendars! This activity is optional. You can come anytime during the time specified. This activity will allow your child the opportunity to try ANY instrument they want.

This event will provide more information on band and string instruments, instrument rentals, private lessons, and student led performances. The petting zoo is hosted by South County High School and will be held in the high school cafeteria. Petting Zoo Flyer - CLICK HERE for more information about this event.

If you’d like more information on our Band and Strings program at Silverbrook, please don’t hesitate to email me at the email address below. 

Laura Creque, Band  [email protected]

TBD (To Be Determined), Strings

Mark Your Calendar

August 26: BTSN Grades 4-6

August 27: BTSN Grades Pk-3

August 30-September 2: Labor Day Weekend (NO SCHOOL) 

September 6: Goodies with Grandparents

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SIS ParentVue Account 

Access the FCPS secure solution for information about your child's attendance, class performance, demographic data, and more.

https://www.fcps.edu/services/technology/student-information-system-sis/sis-parent-account-registration

School Supplies 

View the list of recommended school supplies for each grade level.

https://silverbrookes.fcps.edu/academics/school-supply-lists

 

Free and Reduce- Price Meals (FRM) 

Learn more about the criteria and process to apply for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch.

fcps.edu/frm

Here comes the Bus Mobile App 

Know when your bus is approaching your stop. You will need the FCPS school district code 28982 and a Student Information System (SIS) Parent Account.

fcps.edu/resources/safety-and-transportation/transportation-services/here-comes-bus- mobile-app

News You Choose 

Subscribe to Silverbrook’s weekly email newsletter. It has important information, dates, events to stay connected during the year.

fcps.edu/node/47432

Reporting Absences 

Submit an absence using our attendance form below by calling our school's attendance office at 703-690-5151

https://silverbrookes.fcps.edu/attendance-reporting

FCPS Calendar 

Calendar of holidays, observances breaks, and early release days for the current and upcoming school years.

fcps.edu/calendars/standard-school-year-calendar

Lightspeed Reports 

Reports that show student internet activity on their school-issue device.

itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/lightspeed/

 

Digital Consent Form (completed annually) 

By completing the digital form linked below, you provide permission for your child to use the FCPS-approved online tools listed below as part of an instructional program.

https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources

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First Day of School

We had a fantastic first day of school. Students were engaged in building community and learning the new routines and procedures. They loved being back at school and enjoyed seeing their friends. Our building is alive with fun and learning! 

Patience Please

As we embark on the new year, we are reteaching routines and procedures. We ask for your patience as students relearn processes. The first few days of school require a little more time for dismissal and moving through school.

Early Release Mondays

Please let us know your needs for early release Mondays. Use this QR code to submit your responses.

Arrival Procedures

Parents are invited to walk their children to the classroom on Wednesday.

• Bus students will deboard and go straight to their classrooms.
• Walker students should enter Door 12 and go to their classroom. If they arrive before 8:40 they will sit in the gym until the bell has rung. Kindergarten students are escorted by their instruction assistant.

Kiss and Ride students will exit their car and enter the gym. If they arrive before 8:40 they will sit in the gym until the bell has rung. Kindergarten students are escorted by their instructional assistant.

Dismissal Procedures

• Bus students will be called to their bus after the bus has arrived at school. Until then, they remain in the classroom. Please encourage your child to walk directly to the bus loop when they are dismissed from class. Kindergarten students who ride the bus in the afternoon are to be met at the bus door and asked for by name by a parent, parent designee, guardian, or a responsible middle school-age or older sibling. Children will be returned to school if the driver has concerns for their safety.
• Walker students are dismissed from Door 12. All kindergarten walkers must be met by an adult or middle school or older parent or designee. Students in grades 1-6 are free to walk themselves, and we are looking closely to match our first-grade students with their designated adult, older siblings can walk with younger siblings’ home (first-sixth grades).

Kiss and Ride students are housed in the gym until their car number is called. It would be helpful to the overall Kiss and Ride dismissal process if you stay in your car as students and adults learn the routine. The first few are always slower. We appreciate your patience.

Parent Vue Accounts

Call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). This will be answered by staff members from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

For assistance in other languages, call the Parent Information Phone lines:

• አማርኛ (Amharic): 571-423-4957
• العربية (Arabic): 571-423-4952
• 中文 (Chinese): 571-423-4953
• فارسی (Farsi): 571-423-4954
• 한국어 (Korean): 571-423-4951
• Español (Spanish): 571-423-4950
• اردو (Urdu): 571-423-4955
• Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese): 571-423-4956

Contact the Family Resource Center at 703-204-3941 for more information about Parent Information Phone Lines.

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 Thanks for a Wonderful Open House

Thank you for attending Open House, we look forward to seeing our Seahawks on Monday, August 19 at 8:40 am. Breakfast will be served for students who need it.

Parents are welcome to walk their children to class on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. All students will go straight to class including kindergarten students. There will be staff in the halls to support all students.

During dismissal, our patrols will retrieve kindergarten students and bring them to their bus.

Boo-Hoo, Ya-Hoo Breakfast

You can stop in the library for a few breakfast treats and meet other families. The breakfast will begin at 9:00 am.

Wonderful Office Staff 

Our office staff is here to support and help. Ms. Lidia Garcia, Ms. Bernadette Varner, Ms. Renita Priestley, and Ms. Karyn Hanchulak are here to serve. We love our team!

Strategies Lab Parent Volunteers Needed

 

Can you offer a gift of time on Friday mornings? Strategies Lab begins next month! The strategies lab is a learning environment that develops critical habits of mind and thinking behaviors. The Lab also promotes risk-taking, social learning, and character development. The hands-on board games, puzzles, and brain activities used in the strategies lab not only improve sensory-motor and visual-spatial skills but also foster higher-level thinking abilities like questioning, problem solving, abstract reasoning, and ingenuity. Volunteers are needed to assist classroom teachers and to set-up, clean-up, and prepare the lab for the next class of students. Volunteers also assist with monitoring the activities and helping students learn the rules. The strategies lab is a great place to volunteer. Please reach out to Lauren McGovern with interest or questions at [email protected].

Interested in Band or Strings?  

If your child is interested in being in the band or strings program at Silverbrook this year, simply click here to sign up. 

We are excited about another year of IN PERSON music making, and we don’t want anyone to miss out!

Friday, August 23 there will be an Instrument Demonstration In-School Assembly presenting the South County HS Symphonic Band and Chamber Orchestra who will demonstrate the instruments offered here at Silverbrook Elementary.

Please feel free to email the Band teacher if you have questions:

Laura Creque, Band [email protected]

TBD (To Be Determined), Strings

 Instrument Petting Zoo for Band or Strings  

Greetings Seahawks, 

The Annual South County Instrument Petting Zoo will be Tuesday, August 27 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Please mark your calendars! This activity is optional. You can come anytime during the time specified. This activity will allow your child the opportunity to try ANY instrument they want.

This event will provide more information on band and string  instruments, instrument rentals, private lessons, and student led performances. The petting zoo is hosted by South County High School and will be held in the high school cafeteria. Petting Zoo Flyer - CLICK HERE for more information about this event.

If you’d like more information on our Band and Strings program at Silverbrook, please don’t hesitate to email me at the email address below. 

Laura Creque, Band  [email protected]

TBD (To Be Determined), Strings

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As summer winds down, our school and staff look forward to welcoming students back to our classrooms. Please carefully read the information below for pertinent information on the opening of school items you should complete before school starts.

Open House Friday, August 16, 2024

• PAC/PSCB/Kindergarten 9:30-10:15am students will go directly to their classroom to meet their teacher.
• Military and New to Silverbrook Students 9:30 am-10:15am These students will go directly to the café for a presentation and guided tour.
• Designated Populations 10:30 am-11:00am students will go directly to their general and special education classrooms.
• Grades 1-6 Last Names A-M 11:00-11:30am students will go directly to their classroom.
• Grades 1-6 Last Names N-Z 11:30am-12:00 pm students will go directly to their classroom.

 

Back-to-School Nights

• Monday, August 26th (Grades 4 – 6) 6:00 PM -7:30 PM 

1. Session 1 – 6:00 PM – 6:40 PM
2. Session 2 – 6:50 PM – 7:30 PM

• Tuesday, August 27th (PK-3) 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

1. Session 1 – 6:00 PM – 6:40 PM
2. Session 2 – 6:50 PM – 7:30 PM

Sign Up for SIS ParentVUE

 

Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Parents/caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child. Contact the school registrar Renita Priestley if you need a code. 

 

Once you have activated a SIS ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same SIS ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices. 

 

Need help creating an account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE. 

Update Your Contact Information

To be sure you receive important information from your schools, update your phone numbers and/or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section of SIS ParentVUE.

Update Immunizations and Records

Immunizations are required for all students to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of protecting them from certain diseases and keeping them healthy. Please log in to SIS ParentVUE to see what immunizations your child has recorded. 

 

Please check with your healthcare provider to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia as soon as possible. If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services.

 

Remember to request your child’s immunization record and bring that to the school’s front office or submit the record via SIS ParentVUE as soon as possible. Find more information on FCPS’ website. 

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As summer winds down, our school and staff look forward to welcoming students back to our classrooms. Please carefully read the information below for pertinent information on the opening of school items you should complete before school starts.

Open House Friday, August 19, 2024

• PAC/PSCB/Kindergarten 9:30-10:15am students will go directly to their classroom to meet their teacher.
• Military and New to Silverbrook Students 9:30 am-10:15am These students will go directly to the café for a presentation and guided tour.
• Designated Populations 10:30 am-11:00am students will go directly to their general and special education classrooms.
• Grades 1-6 Last Names A-M 11:00-11:30am students will go directly to their classroom.
• Grades 1-6 Last Names N-Z 11:30am-12:00 pm students will go directly to their classroom.

 

Back-to-School Nights

• Monday, August 26th (Grades 4 – 6) 6:00 PM -7:30 PM 

1. Session 1 – 6:00 PM – 6:40 PM
2. Session 2 – 6:50 PM – 7:30 PM

Tuesday, August 27th (PK-3) 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

1. Session 1 – 6:00 PM – 6:40 PM
2. Session 2 – 6:50 PM – 7:30 PM

Sign Up for SIS ParentVUE

 

Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Parents/caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child. Contact the school registrar Renita Priestley if you need a code. 

 

Once you have activated a SIS ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same SIS ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices. 

 

Need help creating an account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE. 

Update Your Contact Information

To be sure you receive important information from your schools, update your phone numbers and/or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section of SIS ParentVUE.

Update Immunizations and Records

Immunizations are required for all students to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of protecting them from certain diseases and keeping them healthy. Please log in to SIS ParentVUE to see what immunizations your child has recorded. 

 

Please check with your healthcare provider to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia as soon as possible. If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services.

 

Remember to request your child’s immunization record and bring that to the school’s front office or submit the record via SIS ParentVUE as soon as possible. Find more information on FCPS’ website. 

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Dear Silverbrook Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to a new and exciting school year at Silverbrook! As we prepare to embark on this journey together, we want to express our enthusiasm and commitment to ensuring a successful and enriching experience for your child.

Our primary focus is on fostering a learning environment where high expectations drive both academic and personal growth. We are dedicated to providing a rigorous curriculum that challenges students while nurturing their individual strengths. Our goal is to ignite a passion for learning that will serve them throughout their lives.

Equally important is our commitment to social-emotional wellness. We understand that children’s well-being significantly impacts their ability to learn and thrive. Our counselors, teachers, and support staff work collaboratively to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and heard.

Equity is at the core of all that we do. We believe in creating a learning environment where every child, regardless of their background or circumstances, has the opportunity to succeed. We are continuously reviewing and improving our practices to ensure that each student receives the support they need to reach their full potential.

We are excited about the opportunities this year holds and look forward to partnering with you to support your child's education and well-being. Together, we can create a positive, equitable, and enriching school experience for all our students. Please read this communication carefully as it is full of pertinent information and opportunities.

We would like to invite you to Open House on Friday, August 16

• PAC/PSCB/Kindergarten 9:30-10:15 students will go directly to their classroom to meet their teacher.
• New Military and New to Silverbrook Students 9:30-10:15am These students will go directly to the café for a presentation and guided tour.
• Designated Populations 10:30-11:00am students will go directly to their general and special education classrooms.
• Grades 1-6 Last Names A-M 11:00-11:30am students will go directly to their classroom.
• Grades 1-6 Last Names N-Z 11:30-12:00am students will go directly to their classroom.

• Our Back to School Night (BTSN) is scheduled earlier this year:

  • Tuesday, August 27, PK-3 from 6:00-7:30pm
  • Wednesday, August 28, Grades 4-6 from 6:00-7:30pm
  • We will have two sessions each evening. The sessions will run from
    • 6:00-6:40pm
    • 6:50-7:30pm

  We are looking forward to providing several opportunities for parents to volunteer; please access our Seahawk Support google form to select how you would like to support (i.e. art gala, art room, book room, garden club, library, lost and found, strategies lab, Wednesday folders). Please complete the form by September 9 and we will begin our Seahawk Support program in late September, with exception of Strategies Lab which will begin a little earlier.

  National Grandparents Day is September 8, 2024. We would like to invite grandparents of our Seahawks to school on Friday, September 6 from 2:30-3:30pm for Goodies with Grandparents. This will be a time where grandma or grandpa can enjoy a few goodies, engage in a craft and read a book with their grandchild. Please access this google form to sign up. We need to have all RSVPs in by September 1, to help ensure we have adequate materials for all. 

  Student placements will be emailed from your child’s teacher on Monday, August 12. We look forward to seeing our Seahawks at Open House on Friday, August 16 and on our first day of school Monday, August 19, 2024.

  Sincerely,

  Dr. Pamela Simpkins, Principal    

  Mr. Travis Thomason, Assistant Principal  

  Shannon Mueck Assistant Principal

Student Passwords

You may have already or may soon receive an email regarding your child’s expiring password and the need to reset it.  Please disregard this.  It is standard for student passwords to expire after a calendar year.  No action is needed on your part.  When students return to school, teachers will work with their students to set a new password for the 2024-2025 school year.

Permission to Use Digital Resources

Some FCPS-approved digital resources require parent/caregiver consent before they can be used by students. Find the list of resources which require consent on the Digital Resources - Parent Consent page. This page also includes directions on how to provide permission. 

Each digital resource used in FCPS has had an instructional and technical review. Information about the educational technology tools approved for use within FCPS can be found in the Digital Ecosystem Library. Learn more about FCPS-approved digital resources on the Digital Resources in FCPS webpage.

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