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11/26/19
Dear Seahawk Families:
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving filled with the love of your family and friends. A few updates to take us into the long weekend:
Ethics Day
Yesterday we held the 27th Ethics Day for our Seniors in collaboration with the Reston Chamber of Commerce. It was a great day of authentic learning put on with the support of several companies and 75+ volunteers. You can see the list of sponsors at https://www.restonchamber.org/events/details/27th-annual-ethics-day-7327?calendarMonth=2019-11-01 .
Seahawks in Action This Weekend
If you are in the area this weekend, check out the SLHS Marching Band and the JROTC Battalion who will be participating in the annual Reston Holiday Parade at Reston Town Center on Friday, 11/29 at 11:00AM. Stop by for a photo with Santa afterwards with donations benefitting the SLHS Chorus.
On Saturday, grab a carriage ride and support the SLHS Pantry. Enjoy a journey along the magical, twinkling streets of Reston Town Center, on Saturday, November 30 from 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Departures are in front of Clyde’s. $5 donation per person (children 5 and under ride free).
You can get more information on these events and more at https://www.restontowncenter.com/holidays-rtc
Resources
While for many this is a joyous time of the year, we also recognize that the holidays can be difficult and stressful for some. Should you need crisis information for a friend or loved one please reach out to:
Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information:
National and Local Crisis Resources
Call 911 in case of a life threatening emergency; TTY dial 711
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CrisisLink Regional Hotline: 703-527-4077 CrisisLink is a hotline for individuals in crisis or family/friends seeking guidance for how to help a loved one
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CrisisText: Text NEEDHELP to 85511
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Dominion Hospital Emergency Room: 703-536-2000
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Inova Emergency Services: 703-289-7560
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Mobile Crisis Unit: 1-844-627-4747
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE
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Merrifield Center Emergency Services: 703-573-5679 The Merrifield Center, of the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, offers a range of clinical programming. Emergency Services, staffed 24 hours per day, seven days per week, works with people in psychiatric crisis who need immediate attention.
Schools & Offices
Over the Thanksgiving break schools and offices are closed. During this time, if you have an emergency that requires notification of school administration please contact FCSP School Security at 571-423-2000.
We will reopen on Monday, December 2nd and it will be a blue day.
I am grateful this Thanksgiving holiday to have the opportunity to work with an amazing group of teachers and staff in a wonderful community of students and families.
Sincerely,
Kim Retzer
Proud Principal
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