 Principal's Note
Parents,
Thanks to all the families and Long & Foster that came last Saturday to work in our Outdoor Classroom. We were able to fill the ten raised garden beds with a mixture of soil and compost. Next, we tackled our pollinator garden, removing the top layer of soil and replacing it with compost. The 14’ x 25’ area will be planted with native Virginia plants that attract butterflies and bees. Last year’s third grade class did a Project Based Learning (PBL) activity researching the types of plants that we can use in this area. We will wrap up the school year planting vegetables (carrots, squash and cucumbers) for a fall harvest.
Out Teach https://www.out-teach.org/ which is a non-profit organization is excited that Sleepy Hollow is in their Greenhouse (on the waiting list) for an outdoor classroom build, followed by two years of Professional Development. They are actively recruiting corporate funders and hope to have Sleepy Hollow matched with a funder in time for a Spring 2020 build.
The brick sale has been successful, and we have reached the midpoint of our goal. We have currently sold forty five bricks. If we order now we would lose $600 in profit. Our goal of selling one hundred bricks would put us in a better financial position to actually construct something using the bricks. We are planning to have a table at Open House in August and then follow up with another flyer the second week of school in the fall to parents and families. Also, we are advertising on the Lake Barcroft server to see if we can get additional orders from former Sleepy Hollow students.
This year we have used our Lowes grant to purchase lumber for our garden beds and supplies. Our neighbor school, Congressional has purchased tools for each grade level to use for gardening. We are thankful for the amount of support in the community to make this a reality and looking forward to full operation in the near future.
Thank you,
Eric T. Johnson
Principal
Career Day at SHES
What: Career Day for all students in grades K-5. Some of our guests include a Filmmaker, Government Executive, Military Officer, Fitness Coach, Doctor, and Environmental Protection Specialist with the Department of the Defense
When: June 6th 9am-11am
Where: Sleepy Hollow ES in classrooms
How: K-2 students will have presenters come to their classes
3-5 will rotate to different rooms to hear presentations based of their interest and survey
Why: Integration of Self‐knowledge into Life and Career Plans, Adaptations to world of work changes, Respect for all work, Career decision making, Education and career requirements, Personal Skills for Job Success & Job Seeking Skills
First Lego League Robotics at Sleepy Hollow ES 2019/2020
Rising 4th & 5th grade students will have an opportunity to participate in a robotics afterschool program for part of the 2019-2020 school year called FIRST® LEGO® League.
An information meeting will be held for interested families before the end of this school year to give more information about this exciting opportunity.
FIRST® LEGO® League Information
Every year, First Lego League releases a Challenge, which is based on a real-world scientific topic. Each challenge has three parts: the Robot Game, the Project, and the Core Values. Teams of up to ten children, with at least two adult coaches, participate in the Challenge by programming an autonomous robot to score point on a themed playing field (Robot Game), developing a solution to a problem they have identified (Project), all guided by the First Core Values. Our teams will then attend an official tournament, hosted by First Lego League Partners.
More information about First Lego League can be found by visiting the First Lego League website: www.firstlegoleague.org/challenge.
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Bring Your ID!
Please don't forget to present your Photo ID when checking your student out of school! You will also need your ID when visiting the school. Thanks for your cooperation!
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Summer Make and Take Open House
If you are interested in maximizing the summer time off for your student, please join us on either day for an open house filled with summer tips and resources, to include two make and take projects. This open house will equip you to stay organized and on top of summer activities in addition to providing you tools to help prevent and address common summer challenges. Come pick up supplies for two projects at our Open House in addition to browsing our resources on display. One project is geared towards organization and the second is a fun and educational activity to do with your children this summer.
You are welcome to join us at any time between 10 am and 2 pm. Plan to spend 30 minutes to collect your instructions and all of the art supplies needed to make your summer interesting for your kids. Check out our preview videos to see some of the materials and activities you will receive at our Open House.
June 4 & 6, 2019, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Register for Summer Make and Take Open House
Summer Make and Take Workshop
If you are interested in maximizing the summer time off for your student, please join us for this session filled with summer tips and resources, to include two make and take projects. This workshop will help you stay organized and on top of summer activities in addition to providing you tools to help prevent and address common summer challenges. This session will include a project that you can make during the session and put into practice right away as well as a second make and take that includes supplies for a fun and educational activity to do with your children this summer.
June 7, 2019, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Register for Summer Make and Take Workshop
Virginia Standards of Learning Tests
Students in grades 3-5 in our school are continuing with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests, which run through May 31, 2019. It is important that your child attend school on these days. If possible, please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school during this time period. It is also important that your child has a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast before testing.
If you become aware of an unavoidable conflict that could result in your child missing a testing day, please notify your child’s teacher as soon as possible.
Summer opportunities for Students
This summer, Career and Technical Education (CTE) will be holding its annual enrichment camps, STEM Camp and Tech Adventure Camp, at Fairfax High School.
STEM Camp is a one-week camp for students currently in grades 3-5 from June 24-28 or July 8-12. Topics this year include: Everyday Engineering, Newtonian Motion, Exploring Electricity and Medieval Machines. Registration is currently $275.
Tech Adventure Camp is a two-week camp for students currently in grades 5-7 from June 15-26th. Topics this year include: Automotive Technology, Culinary Arts, Solar Cars, Hover Crafts, Criminal Justice and more. Registration is currently $425.
Click on each link, for registration information.
Important Information
FCPS School Board Adopts Revised 2019-20 School Calendar - New Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. As a result, FCPS’ 2019-20 Standard School Year Calendar has changed and Friday, August 30, is now a holiday for students. In addition, the Board voted to move the March school planning day to Tuesday, March 3, 2020, to accommodate the 2020 presidential primary.
Other notable dates include the first day of school, August 26; Thanksgiving break, November 27-29; Winter break, December 23, 2019-January 3, 2020; Spring Break, April 6-10, 2020; and the last day of school, June 12, 2020. See the 2019-20 school year calendar.
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Jump Start Program for Rising 6th Grade Students:
August 5-6 & 7-8
Glasgow Middle School will be hosting a FREE Jump Start program for rising 6th graders to prepare them for their transition to middle school. Students can attend one of the two sessions offered this summer. Session one runs August 6 & 7, and session two runs August 8 & 9, both sessions will be from 8am–12pm. Students will get acclimated to their new school through a variety of activities.
Students will have a chance to meet and interact with their new peers, tour the building and classrooms, as well as ask other important questions they may have before school begins. Jump Start is designed to alleviate any anxiety and concerns students may have about attending a new school and get them excited about the opportunities that await them at Glasgow Middle School.
Register TODAY for this free program: http://bit.ly/2ZSclKK. If you have any questions, please contact Shona Person at sdperson@fcps.edu.
FCPS Parent Resource Center
The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Parent Resource Center (PRC) provides resources, information, and consultations to support the success of all students. Confidential consultations, an extensive lending library, and a year-long calendar of workshops are offered for parents, educators, and community members. Contact the PRC by phone at 703-204-3941, email, or visit us Monday – Friday during the hours of 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services.
Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and tune into our You Tube Channel to see some of our recorded workshops. Bookmark our PRC website to stay up-to-date with all our workshops and resources.
Join Us for Our May Workshops
All workshops are held at the Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, 2334 Gallows Road, Entrance 1 - Room 100, Dunn Loring, VA, unless otherwise noted. You may register for workshops online.
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Emergency Preparedness for Parents of Students with Disabilities For the millions of Americans with disabilities, natural and human-made disasters present a substantial challenge. Fairfax County's Office of Emergency Management is committed to the inclusion of all by spreading the message of preparedness to its residents with disabilities with access and functional needs. Join the Office of Emergency Management for a discussion on emergency preparedness for your family, plans that exist in Fairfax County for evacuation and sheltering, and accommodations that might be needed during an emergency for your child. Friday, May 17, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon Register for Emergency Preparedness for Parents of Students with Disabilities
Student Placements for 2019-2020 School Year
While it is still early to be thinking ahead to next year, we want to give you information about class placements for the 2019-20 school-year ahead of time.The staff at Sleepy Hollow work hard to place students in an optimal learning situation each year. If you have some information that would help us make those decisions, please send your comments in writing to Mr. Johnson by May31st. Please do not list teacher names. Rather, describe the learning environment in which your child learns best.
May 20-24 - SOL Testing Continues
May 24 - Spirit Day: Wear Red, White and Blue
May 27 - Memorial Day Holiday
May 30 - International Night 6:15 - 8:15 PM
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