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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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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

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

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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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Attendance: 703.690.5151 | Web | Twitter

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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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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

/consent

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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

/consent

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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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Attendance: 703.690.5151 | Web | Twitter

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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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 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. 

9350 Crosspointe Drive, Fairfax Station, VA 22039  | Main Office: 703.690.5100
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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. 

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

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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. 

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

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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.

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