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Principal's Note

 

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Thank you SHES staff, students and parents for a superb International Night celebrating the diversity in our school and around the world.


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June 10 is Field Day

SHES - You want FUN? We got FUN!!!! Field Day Event!!!!

  • Will be held on Monday, June 10, 2019, from 9:50-2:10.
  • This will be a Super Fun day with plenty of awesome activities.
  • Grades - K-2 will have lunch from 11:30-12:00.
  • Grades - 3-5 will have lunch from 12:00-12:30.
  • All students should wear sneakers, no opened toe shoes.
  • All students should have sunscreen and bug repellant applied at home.
  • Students should bring a plastic water bottle.
  • Students may wear hats, sunglasses, a comfortable sleeved light colored tee-shirt, shorts and/or pants, please no swim suits.

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Medicine Pick Up

Parents, please make sure that you physically come and retrieve any medication that was given to the clinic. Medication needs to be picked up by noon on the last day of school.


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June is National Safety Month

  • This is a great time to reinforce the need for safety inside and outside the house.
  • It's also a good time to check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
  • Review your emergency escape plan you have for your home.

It is important to teach your child to be prepared for emergencies.  For more information on how to observe National Safety Month, click here.


Library Books Due May 31

FCPS has set Friday May 31 as the due date for all student books to be returned to school.  Please assist your child in locating all library books and getting them returned promptly.  If you have any questions or concerns, please call our library at 703-237-7006.


First Lego League Information Night

Location: SHES Library

Date & Time: Tuesday, June 4, 6:00 PM

Families of rising 4th and 5th graders: Join us to find out more about an exciting program being offered at SHES this upcoming school year. This information session will include Q and A time and Lego robotics demonstrations.

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Link to registration video

How to Register a Child for School  

Are you the parent of a rising kindergartner or a student new to FCPS? Or maybe you know someone who is? Take a look at (and please share) this video, an overview of the five-step process for student registration

Written instructions for the five-step student registration process are available for kindergarten registration and grade 1 thru 12 registration on the FCPS website.


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.


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June 3 - 5th Grade Chorus to Young Voices Concert
June 4 - Last PTA Meeting, 6:30 - 8:00 PM at SHES
June 6 - Career Day