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Kindergarten Orientation
We hosted approximately eighty families during our Kindergarten Orientation. Our new Seahawks will be South County’s graduating class of 2037! We’re looking forward to seeing all our Seahawks in August.
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]
Thank You PTO!
Last season a few members of our PTO Garden Commitee planted bulbs along the front of the grassy area of the school. Our flowers are beautiful.
GARDEN ART
Our students created beautiful pieces of art to add to our sensory garden.
Solar Eclipse Spirit Day
Seahawks are invited to wear Black and Yellow on Monday, April 8th in recognition of the solar eclipse day!! Please remind your child about the importance of wearing their solar eclipse glasses as we go out to view the phenomenon and as they dismiss at the end of the day.
Absences
Daily attendance is important for every student. As of today (April 4th), 7.1% of our student population is chronically absent. As you know absences impact student learning and socialization. We want and need our students in school every day. We will continue to reach out to parents to inquire if we can support them in any way.
3rd Grade Wax Museum
Our third-grade students did a fantastic job representing famous people from the past and present at their Wax Museum. They worked diligently on their projects and each one was ready to present interesting information on their selected person. We are so proud of our kids. Thank you, parents, for attending and a huge thank you to our teachers.
The Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Nominations are open for the 2024 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.
This award recognizes staff or community members who have demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any FCPS employee, student, or community member can nominate an individual or group for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The winner will be recognized at the FCPS Equity Symposium.
Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award website
Register Today for the Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet School Lottery
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts. Registration for the 2024-25 elementary magnet lottery is open through Friday, April 12. Learn more about the schools, their programs, and locations
Inscríbase hoy para la Lotería de Escuelas Imán de Ciencia, Tecnología y Artes
Tres escuelas primarias imán de FCPS - Hunters Woods, Bailey's Primary, y Bailey's Upper - ofrecen programas de aprendizaje mejorados en ciencia, tecnología, y artes escénicas. La registración para la lotería de escuelas primarias 2024-25 está abierta hasta el viernes, 12 de abril. Obtenga más información sobre las escuelas, sus programas y ubicaciones.
SOL Parent Night and Coffee Chat
Our SOL Parent Night and Final Coffee Chat will be combined in a virtual setting on Wednesday, April 17th at 6:30. Log in for pertinent information on SOLs and stay for our Coffee Chat. If you have specific questions for the administrators of Silverbrook, place your question or wondering on this form and we will respond to your inquiry during our coffee time.
Watch D.O.G.S.
Calling all Dads of Great Students. If you would like to be part of our Watch D.O.G.S. program, reach out to Mr. Mac DeShazer at [email protected]
THE DEADLINE TO ORDER YOUR
2023 – 2024 YEARBOOK
IS HERE!
Use our order number when you long 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!
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].
- All students (K-6) are invited to attend Silverbrook STEAM Fair April 25 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Students are encouraged to register and create projects for the STEAM Fair. For more information and to register, visit https://www.silverbrookpto.org/steam-fair
Solar Eclipse
Dear Silverbrook families,
A solar eclipse is happening on April 8, 2024. It's a rare and exciting astronomical phenomenon, requiring important safety reminders.
Looking directly at the sun, even during an eclipse, can permanently damage your eyes. At Silverbrook Elementary School, we have been able to collect approved eyewear from the U.S. National Science Foundation so that students can safely view the eclipse ONLY while wearing the eyewear. We are offering glasses to all of our students to participate; however, if you prefer your child NOT to participate, let us know using this Google Form/ Formulario de Google by noon on Monday, April 8.
Here are some important reminders:
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Don't look at the sun without approved eyewear. This applies to students and staff, and we encourage you to reinforce it at home.
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Regular sunglasses are not good enough. We will be providing eyewear that has been approved for viewing.
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Eclipse timing: The eclipse starts around 2:04 p.m., peaks at 3:20 p.m. (which coincides with dismissal for some students), and ends around 4:32 p.m. If you have concerns about your child walking or riding the bus home, please arrange for alternative transportation.
For more details, visit the FCPS Solar Eclipse webpage.
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Spanish: Estimadas familias de Silverbrook,
El 8 de Abril de 2024 se produce un eclipse solar. Es un fenómeno astronómico raro y emocionante, que requiere importantes recordatorios de seguridad.
Mirar directamente al sol, incluso durante un eclipse, puede dañar permanentemente los ojos. En Silverbrook Elementary School, hemos conseguido lentes aprobadas por La Fundacion Nacional de Ciencias U.S. que los estudiantes puedan utilizar y ver el eclipse de forma segura SÓLO con los lentes puestos.
Aquí tienes algunos recordatorios importantes:
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No mires el sol sin lentes aprobados. Esto se aplica a estudiantes y personal, les animamos a reforzarlo en casa.
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No es suficiente con ponerse lentes de sol normales. Proporcionaremos lentes aprobadas para ver el sol.
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Horario del eclipse: El eclipse comienza alrededor de las 2:04 p.m., alcanza su punto máximo a las 3:20 p.m. (que coincide con la salida para algunos estudiantes), y termina alrededor de las 4:32 p.m. Por favor, recuerde a su hijo ser especialmente vigilantes sobre la seguridad de los ojos durante la salida. Si le preocupa que su hijo vuelva a casa caminando o en autobús, por favor organice un transporte alternativo.
Para más detalles, visite la página web de FCPS Solar Eclipse.
April 10: Student Holiday
April 15: Principal/ Parent coffee
April 17: Purple Up Day
April 17: SOL Virtual Night and Principal & Parent Coffee Chat 6:30
April 25th: STEAM Fair @ 6:30 PM
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