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Spring Break 

March 25-29 is spring break. Schools and school offices will be closed. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! See the complete school year calendar.

Vacaciones de Primavera

Del 25 al 29 de Marzo son las vacaciones de primavera. Las escuelas y las oficinas escolares estarán cerradas. ¡Les deseamos a nuestros estudiantes y a nuestros maestros unas felices y descansadas vacaciones de primavera! Vea el calendario completo del curso escolar.

SOL Testing 

 

The Regional Spelling Bee was held on Saturday at Lake Braddock Secondary School. We are SO PROUD of our Adeline!! Silverbrook’s 2024 Champion.

 

On April 2, 2024 Parents and students are invited to Silverbrook to learn about Kindergarten here at Silverbrook. Parents and students will be invited into classrooms, explore a school bus, and engage in independent playground time. We look forward to seeing you there!  

Registration will not occur during orientation but at a scheduled time with our Registrar.  Please click here to reserve a day/time to register your child with our Registrar, Renita Priestley.  

 

2:00-2:30

Doors open for Orientation

2:30-3:00

Orientation Presentation and students visit classrooms

3:00-3:15

Parents visit classrooms

3:15-3:45

School Bus Exploring

3:45

Optional Independent Playground Time

Student Intentions for Next Year

As we plan teacher staffing for the next school year 2024-2025, we need your help to determine our enrollment numbers.  Staffing is based on enrollment and state regulations require we determine the educational intentions of students leaving Silverbrook. If you are moving from the area, please complete this Student Intention for Next School Year 2024-2025 to let us know of your intentions. Should you have any questions please contact Renita Priestley at [email protected]

Outdoor Dining is Back 

We would like to welcome families back to outdoor dining beginning April 3rd on Monday-Friday. Use this FORM  to sign up for a time. We have limited space at the outside tables and ask that you be mindful of other families who may want to have lunch with their students.

Procedures:

• Acces the link and sign up for a lunchtime. One person per seat.
• Check in to office.
• The office will notify your student.
• Please wait for your student at Door 5.
• Enjoy lunch
• Use the wipe to clean your area for the next visitor and dispose of trash.
• Walk student back and enter school using Door 5 (ring bell). Your student should join their class in the café for recess dismissal.
• Parent signs out in the office.

Seahawk Talk 

If you missed our Seahawk Talk focused on Language Arts, you missed an excellent presentation by our Reading Specialist Ms. Annette Pelliccio. Click here to view the video to see great ideas of things you can do at home to support your student.

Morning Meeting Feedback

Thank you for attending the Morning Meeting! Our students were excited to see parents interacting and having fun with the class. We would like to have feedback on your experience. Please access this Google form to leave your thoughts. FEEDBACK FORM

College Funding Coach

Our session with the college funding coach was one not to miss! She provided our audience with great ideas on not only saving but finding how you can use someone else’s money!! We appreciate our counseling team for bringing this valuable information to our Seahawk families. Reach out to either of our counselors if you’d like more information.

 

 

Our 5th and 6th grade students had a blast exploring various occupational opportunities today during our Career Fair. We had approximately twenty-one volunteers come out to support this effort by expounding on their personal job and career choices. Thank you to our wonderful counseling team for spearheading this.

April is Month of the Military Child

April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community and recognize their strength and resilience. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families.

Let’s all PURPLE UP on April 17 in support of our military children.

New Regulation on Meditation and Silent Reflection Spaces

FCPS has developed Regulation 1502 to ensure all students and staff have reasonable accommodation and access to meditation and silent reflection spaces within the school division. The regulation provides guidance for schools on how to manage requests for silent reflection during instructional and non-instructional time, and for students to leave school for religious activities.

These spaces are for individuals to engage in prayer, meditation, or silent reflection, inclusive of their religious or non-religious beliefs. Parents/caregivers must provide written permission for students requesting to miss instructional time on a regular basis. Families are encouraged to contact Dr. Simpkins or Mr. Martinez (Family Liaison) regarding accommodations. View Regulation 1502. Visit FCPS' Guidelines for Religious Activities webpage for more information.

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Nueva Regulación sobre Espacios de Meditación y Reflexión

FCPS ha desarrollado el Reglamento 1502 para asegurar que todos los estudiantes y el personal tengan acomodaciones razonables y acceso a espacios de meditación y reflexión en silencio dentro de la división escolar. La regulación provee una guía para las escuelas sobre cómo manejar las solicitudes de reflexión silenciosa durante el tiempo de instrucción y no instrucción, y para que los estudiantes puedan faltar a la escuela para actividades religiosas.

Estos espacios son para que los individuos puedan dedicarse a la oración, la meditación o la reflexión en silencio, independientemente de sus creencias religiosas o no religiosas. Los padres/cuidadores deben proporcionar un permiso por escrito para dar permiso a estudiantes que falten a clase con regularidad. Se les aconseja a las familias que se comuniquen con Dr. Simpkins, or Mr. Martinez respecto a las acomodaciones. Visite la página web de FCPS Pautas para Actividades Religiosas para obtener más información.

Updated COVID Recommendations

In accordance with the updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) respiratory virus guidance, FCPS and the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) have updated school COVID-19 recommendations.

The COVID-19 isolation period of five days is no longer recommended. 

New respiratory virus guidance applies to respiratory viral illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Students who have symptoms or, test positive for, or have been diagnosed with a respiratory virus may return to school when the student is fever-free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication; AND the student’s symptoms have improved or resolved. 

Students should follow additional precautions as outlined by the CDC upon resumption of normal activities. 

Should I Send My Child to School?

Please refer to the chart on this attendance webpage if your child is experiencing symptoms or illnesses, and you are unsure if they should go to school. 

Thank you for helping keep our students and staff healthy.

Safe, Supported, and Included — the FCPS Family Summit 2024

The FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Marshall High School. The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families, such as social-emotional resources, along with a specially curated online component to provide supports for students with disabilities and their families. 

 

Some of the topics include raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. The conference is being planned by several FCPS offices in collaboration with the Fairfax Alliance of Black School Educators, Black Women’s Educational Alliance - DC Chapter, Hispanic Educators Association, and Asian Educators Association. 

This year’s theme is Safe, Supported, and Included, which aligns with Goal 2 of the FCPS Strategic Plan. More details will be available after spring break.

Lexia Parent Night: How We Help Your Child Learn to Read

FCPS funds the use of Lexia for all elementary and middle schools as part of their literacy instruction. Lexia is a computer-based program that supplements classroom instruction to help students develop literacy skills. It also provides teachers with data to identify students who need additional support and the ability to know which specific concepts and skills to prioritize. Attend a virtual information night on Tuesday, April 9, to learn more about Lexia and how FCPS is integrating it into the classroom to support student growth. Participants will also get tips for supporting their students at home. Integrating Lexia into the literacy curriculum aligns with the Virginia Literacy Act, FCPS’ Equitable Access to Literacy, and FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3, which aims to have all students reading on level by the end of third  grade.

 

Friday, the Friday before Easter, is the day on which Christians annually observe the commemoration of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Good Friday is a day of mourning. During special Good Friday services Christians meditate on Jesus's suffering and death on the cross, and what this means for their faith. Read more at Britannica.com

Easter

A joyful Easter to all in our community who celebrate! This year's Easter artwork was created by Falls Church High School student Dayanara M. The springtime celebration of Easter is the most important Christian holiday. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus, who sacrificed so that Christians may have life with God after death. #OurFCPS This artwork was designed as part of the FCPS Observance Design Challenge for Students. Learn more about the challenge: observance design

Mark Your Calendar

• March 25-29 Spring Break
• April 1-Teacher Workday No Students
• April 2-Staff Development Day No Students
• April 2-Kindergarten Orientation 2:30
• April 17- Purple Up Day
• April 29-Good Friday

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The College Funding Coach   

 

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Seahawk Talk 

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. Use this link to attend and encourage another parent to join. 

Morning Meeting Feedback

Thank you for attending Morning Meeting! We hosted over two hundred parents. Our students were excited to see parents interacting and having fun with the class. We would like to have feedback on your experience. Please access this google form to leave your thoughts. FEEDBACK FORM

  ARTiFACTS Newsletter

 

Dear Silverbrook Families,

Please mark your calendar for Silverbrook’ s Annual Art Gala: A Walk in the Woods: An Enchanted Evening of Art.

The Gala will take place on the evening of Monday, May 6, 2024, from 6-8pm in our cafeteria. This is a free event that will feature artwork from each class and will have activities and a photo booth. We would like to invite your family and friends to attend our Art Gala. We are looking forward to a fun filled art evening. Feel free to attend for any time frame during the Gala.

Due to the large number of children that attend our school, nine students’ artwork will be chosen to represent each class. Artwork will be voted on anonymously by peers who have completed a similar project and are aware of the expectations of what went into the project.

If your child’s artwork is selected to be in the Art Gala, he/she will receive a letter to notify him/her at least two weeks prior to the Gala. Even if your child’s artwork is not selected, we encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the Gala. The event is always a huge success!

Large events such as this do take a lot of preparation and planning. If you would be willing to share some of your time with us, we would greatly appreciate your help in planning for the evening or preparing artwork with us! A huge thank you to the many wonderful volunteers that have been in to help prepare materials this school year! We continue to need help preparing materials, mounting artwork, and preparing decorations.

Please click this link to sign up for volunteer opportunities: SIGNUPGENIUS

If you have any questions about the Art Gala, please feel free to contact either of us. We can best be reached through e-mail.

Thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

Laura Lajin [email protected]    Elke Whittle [email protected]

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Spirit Week 03/18-3/22 International Night

Our International Night was a BLAST!! A huge thanks to all of our parents and teachers who created awe inspiring tables representing their home country. We appreciate the efforts of our PTO parents under the direction of Ms. Emilee Miles.

It's time for Square 1 Art!

Our seahawks in grades K, 2, 4, and 6 have worked hard, along with our awesome art teachers, to get some fantastic artwork completed for this fundraiser.  We have already shipped that artwork out, and you will have the chance to purchase some cool keepsakes with your child's artwork on it, such as tote bags, welcome flags, coffee mugs, etc. These items make great gifts. If you have a seahawk in grade K, 2, 4, or 6, keep an eye out for a catalog coming home SOON! 

Students in grades 1, 3, and 5 can participate too!!!  Even siblings at home can participate.  Perhaps your student brought some cool artwork home earlier this year and you would like to make it into a lasting keepsake!  Anyone can create a work of art (or multiple works of art), upload it digitally at square1art.com and order awesome keepsakes! 

While this is not a huge fundraiser for Silverbrook (we mainly do it because it's a neat way for us to turn our kids' artwork into cool stuff), our school DOES BENEFIT from every purchase!  

Artwork done at home (or even something your student may have made previously) can be uploaded and ordered until April 12th! 

"Please note, while catalogs say the deadline is April 2nd, the deadline has been extended to April 12th!"

There are a few tips to consider while creating the best artwork for these keepsakes... check them out at Making Art with Square 1 Art.

https://www.square1art.com/

 

*Please note, all orders must be placed online, and Square 1 Art will only be using direct ship to your home address... items purchased will not be mailed to the school.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Renee Williams at [email protected].  THANK YOU! 

Elementary Institute for the Arts

Students in all FCPS schools can enroll in the Elementary Institute for the Arts. IFTA is a weekly Arts enrichment program for students in rising 3rd through 6th grades during the month of July. Students take classes in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance every day. Transportation is provided from around the county. Tuition assistance is available for students who qualify. Check out the Elementary Institute for the Arts website for more information or email [email protected].

Morning Meeting Feedback! 

Thank you for attending Morning Meeting! Our students were excited to see parents interacting and having fun with the class. We would like to have feedback on your experience. Please access this google form to leave your thoughts.

Morning Meeting Feedback! - Google Forms

Student Intentions for Next Year

As we plan teacher staffing for the next school year 2024-2025, we need your help to determine our enrollment numbers.  Staffing is based on enrollment and state regulations require we determine the educational intentions of students leaving Silverbrook. If you are moving from the area, please complete this Student Intention for Next School Year 2024-2025 to let us know of your intentions. Should you have any questions please contact Renita Priestley at [email protected]

Kindergarten Registration and Orientation

Our Kindergarten Orientation is schedule for April 2, 2024. Below is the schedule for the afternoon.

2:00-2:30 Doors open for registration 2:30-3:00 Orientation Presentation & Registration Students visit classrooms 3:00-3:15 Registration Parents visit classrooms 3:15-3:45 Registration School Bus Exploring 3:45 Optional independent playground time The Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA) is accepting nominations for outstanding teachers, staff, students, and champions of inclusion.

You do NOT need to be a SEPTA member to nominate someone or be nominated! Please help us share the love and recognize our students, teachers, paraprofessionals, support staff, community members and more who work hard to support students with disabilities! Nominations can be submitted online at https://fairfaxcountysepta.org/awards/ by March 17 and all nominees will be invited to an Awards Ceremony in May.

  Mark Your Calendar

• March 18-Seahawk Talk Language Arts 6:30pm (Virtual) 
• March 25-29 Spring Break
• April 1-Teacher Workday (No Students)
• April 2-Staff Development Day (No Students)

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You are Invited to 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.

Grade (s)   Date   Time  K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 March 15  9:00 AM 

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 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. Use this link to attend and encourage another parent to join. 

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Dear Parents/Guardians, As we have entered the Ramadan season, we are providing an opportunity for students who observe Ramadan to fast and pray in a dedicated space in the school library. It has come to our attention that some students are misbehaving and being disruptive during this time, instead of engaging in silent reflection and prayer. 

We kindly ask your support in reminding your child to come to the library on time, bring a book or writing assignment, and remain quiet and respectful. We also ask that students wear appropriate clothing for prayer. Additionally, please keep in mind that students who do not observe Ramadan will not be able to sit with friends who are fasting. 

Thank you in advance for your support. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. 

 

Sincerely,

Dr. Pamela Simpkins Principal

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College & Career Spirit Week  MARCH 18-MARCH 22 

 

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  Spring Picture Day is coming to Silverbrook

 

Tuesday, March 12th & Wednesday, March 13th

 

Victor O’Neill will be taking Spring Pictures on Tuesday, March 12th and Wednesday, March 13th . 

You will be able to view and order your child’s photos in the online gallery seven to ten days after picture day.

 If you have any questions, please reach out to Victor O’Neill Studios by emailing:  [email protected]

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Picture Day Parent Volunteer 

Dear Parents,

 

Thank you for your interest in our Picture Day Parent Volunteer Program!

We appreciate your assistance! Please find the volunteer duties listed below:

 

 

• Must be able and available to assist the full shift.
• March 12th - Day One:  Six volunteer spaces available: three for the AM shift & three for the PM shift. 
• AM: 8:50am-11:30am      
• PM: 11:30am-2:00pm. 
• March 13th - Day Two:  Three volunteer spaces available. Shift time is: 8:50am-12:30pm
• Grooming assistance of the child such as: straightening collars, cleaning faces, etc.
• Runner/Escort to and from the classroom and/or office if needed.
• Students will line up tallest to shortest.  Please assist in keeping students in a single file line and talking to a minimum.

 

If you are available and willing to perform these duties, please use the sign-up genius to schedule your volunteer start/shift time.  As a thank you for your service, you will receive a complimentary $25.00 photo voucher (one per family). The voucher will have a code.  Please go online, place your order, use the discount code on the payment screen and submit your order.  No paper forms are needed.

 

Volunteer

 

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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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Spring Picture Day is coming to Silverbrook.

 

Tuesday, March 12th & Wednesday, March 13th

 Victor O’Neill will be taking Spring Pictures on Tuesday, March 12th and Wednesday, March 13th . 

You will be able to view and order your child’s photos in the online gallery seven to ten days after picture day.

 If you have any questions, please reach out to Victor O’Neill Studios by emailing:  [email protected]

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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.

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Morning Meeting (See Date Correction)

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

 

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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 children.

You are Invited to 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 a 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 April 15 9:00 6 April 13 10:00

 

Seahawk Talk 

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 6:30 pm using a virtual format. Log in and encourage a friend to attend.

Ramadan

Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact us regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction. It is important that we know your preferences for students during this period of time.

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 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.

 

💜 Purple Up! on April 17 to Support Military Families

Join our community and turn FCPS purple on Purple Up! Day, Wednesday, April 17. Wear purple in recognition of FCPS’ 14,000 enrolled military-connected students. Purple Up! T-shirts are available for purchase through Friday, March 8.

 

💜 ¡Viste de Morado!  (Purple Up!) el 17 de abril para apoyar a las familias militares!

Únete a nuestra comunidad y vístete de morado el miércoles 17 de abril para el  Día de Purple Up! Viste de morado en reconocimiento a nuestros 14,000 estudiantes conectados al  militar. ¡Las camisetas Purple Up! Están disponibles para compra hasta el viernes, 8 de marzo.

Around the World International Night!!

Come one come all to our fabulous annual event to celebrate the cultures of our students at Silverbrook!! Friday, March 8 from 6:00-8:00!!

 

 

Join a Community Conversation on Fentanyl and Other Drugs

A community conversation addressing the opioid crisis within Northern Virginia and Fairfax County Public Schools will be held Wednesday, March 18, 6:30-8 p.m., in the auditorium at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Please enter through Door #14. 

All attendees will receive a free REVIVE! Narcan training during the event and learn about support services currently available within FCPS and Fairfax County.   

 

This discussion will provide families, staff, and students with valuable knowledge about the dangers of drugs and deadly fentanyl. The material discussed is suitable for students in grades 6-12. Together as a community, we aim to explore collaborative strategies to minimize the impact of these harmful and too-often fatal substances.

Language interpretation services are available as well as American Sign Language accommodation. Childcare and transportation will also be provided, as needed. Learn more about the event and register online

 

Únase a una Conversación Comunitaria sobre el Fentanilo y Otras Drogas

Una conversación comunitaria que se dirige a la crisis de los opioides en el Norte de Virginia y las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax se llevará a cabo el miércoles 18 de marzo, de 6:30 a 8 p.m., en el auditorio de la Escuela Secundaria Lake Braddock. Por favor entre por la puerta #14. 

¡Todos los participantes recibirán un curso gratuito de REVIVE! Narcan gratis durante el evento y aprenderán sobre los servicios de apoyo actualmente disponibles dentro de FCPS y el Condado de Fairfax.   

 

Esta conversación les proporcionará a las familias, al personal y a los estudiantes un valioso conocimiento sobre los peligros de las drogas y el mortal fentanilo.El material discutido es adecuado para estudiantes de 6º a 12º grado. Juntos, como comunidad, pretendemos explorar estrategias de colaboración para minimizar el impacto de estas sustancias nocivas y, con demasiada frecuencia, mortales.

Se ofrecerán servicios de interpretación y de Lenguaje de Signos Americano. También se proporcionarán servicios de cuidado de niños y transporte, según sea necesario. Aprenda más sobre el evento y regístrese en línea.

Summer Is Coming

Take a look at these athletic opportunities.

 

 

Look for the FCPS Family Engagement Survey This Sunday

Parents/caregivers will receive the FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey Sunday, March 3, from independent research firm K12 Insight. Please participate — your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve practices to best support our students. Taking this survey will also help strengthen the partnership between your family and our school. When that partnership is strong, students can experience a range of benefits including improved school readiness, higher student achievement, better social skills and behavior, and an increased likelihood of graduating high school. The survey will take about 10-15 minutes to complete and will be available in 10 languages. Please visit the Family Engagement Survey webpage for more information. Your voice matters!

✅ Este Domingo Busque la Encuesta de Compromiso Familiar de FCPS Padres/cuidadores recibirán la Encuesta de Participación Familiar de FCPS el domingo, 3 de marzo, de parte de una firma de investigación independiente llamada K12 Insight. Por favor participe - su opinión es importante para ayudar a informar y mejorar las prácticas para ayudar y apoyar mejor a nuestros estudiantes.

Completar esta encuesta también ayudará a fortalecer la asociación entre su familia y nuestra escuela. Cuando esta asociación es sólida, los estudiantes pueden contar con una variedad de beneficios que incluyen una mejor preparación para la escuela, mayor rendimiento escolar, mejores habilidades sociales y conducta, y una mayor probabilidad de graduarse de la escuela secundaria. 

La encuesta durará entre 10 y 15 minutos para completar y estará disponible en 10 idiomas. Para más información, visite la página web de la Encuesta de Participación Familiar. ¡Su opinión es importante!

  March is Women's History Month 

 

March 05: Election (No School) 

March 8:  Around the World 

March 22: End of Quarter  

March 25-29: Spring Break 

April 1: Teacher work day 

April 2: Staff Development 

April 17: Purple Up (wear your Purple or your Purple UP Shirt)

 

 

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Family Engagement Survey to Open March 3

FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. Survey topics include:

• Welcoming environment
• Communication
• Student Success
• Advocacy
• Family and school partnerships
• Community partnerships

• The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese. 

  Parents/caregivers will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.

National Women’s History Month Indoor Dining 

We know our families enjoy having lunch with their children. With the cooler weather, we are opening our indoor dining. Lunch will be in our SACC room. We will 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 in our SACC room (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 children. We’d like to ensure that as many families as possible have the opportunity.

Lunch Link

• 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.
• It is the responsibility of the families to clean their space (with wipes) and place all trash in receptacles.
• When you arrive for your scheduled lunch, sign in at the 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.

Silverbrook Yearbook Sales

 

IT’S TIME TO ORDER YOUR

2023 – 2024 YEARBOOK

 

Use our order number when you log on:

24755

Silverbrook Elementary School

Yearbookordercenter.com

 

Don’t miss out! 

Only students who pre-order by April 12th will be guaranteed a copy! 

Reserve your copy today!

 

Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions to American history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.

Mes Nacional de la Historia de la Mujer

Todos los años, Marzo es designado Mes de la Historia de la Mujer por proclamación presidencial. El mes se reserva para honrar las contribuciones de las mujeres en la historia Americana. Aprenda más sobre los meses de herencia, celebraciones, y tradiciones celebradas en FCPS. Lea más sobre el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer en National Geographic Kids.

   February is Black History Month 

 

Feb 23: TONIGHT, PTO Family Bingo & Silent Auction @ 6:30pm (Cafeteria)

March 5: School Planning Day (No School) 

March 22: End of Quater 

March 25-29: Spring Break 

April 1: Teacher Work Day 

April 2- Staff Development Day

 

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The PTO Silent Auction is just a day away! Access the link to get to the list of auction items. PTBOARD

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