FCPS

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

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.

9350 Crosspointe Drive, Fairfax Station, VA 22039  | Main Office: 703.690.5100
Attendance: 703.690.5151 | Web | Twitter