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On behalf of the Sleepy Hollow staff, we wish all of our families a Happy Holiday and New Year!
Dress for the Weather
The weather this time of year can be unpredictable, with temperatures sometimes changing quickly throughout the day. Dressing in layers is often helpful. Please make sure your students are coming to school with coats, hats and gloves, if appropriate, as they still go outside for recess whenever possible.
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Tips for Elementary School Parents: Do You Monitor Your Child's Screen Time?
There are positives and negatives to screen media for children. But one thing's for sure, today's children spend an increasing amount of time watching screens. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that parents develop a screen use plan for their child. Your plan should take your child's development into account and provide consistent rules about media use. It should also ensure that your child's screen time is balanced with plenty of time for sleep, exercise, and non-screen recreation.
Take time today to evaluate digital media use in your home. Is your child spending too much time watching TV and videos, playing electronic games, surfing the web or texting? Is it affecting success in school? If so, it's time to set some limits. To plan appropriate media use:
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Pay close attention to how your family uses digital media. Where are the TVs and computers located? How many hours does your child spend in front of a screen?
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Learn more. New apps and video games come out all the time. Find out what your child is playing. Ask other parents what they recommend.
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Make a plan. Keep TVs and computers out of your child's bedroom. Put both where you can see them and be aware of what your child is watching. Figure out how much recreational screen time you will allow your child. Then establish a screen-time schedule for your family and stick to it. Establish screen-free times and zones in your home—during homework time and mealtimes, for example. In addition, set an electronic device curfew one hour before bedtime. To use the AAP's media plan calculator, go to healthychildren.org/English/media.
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Share recreational screen time. When your child does watch TV or videos, or plays with video games or apps, join in. Interact with your child. Talk about what you are seeing and doing.
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Offer choices. Suggest productive activities for your child when electronic devices are turned off, such as reading, doing puzzles, playing an active game and talking with family.
Copyright 2019, the Parent Institute. Get more tips for parents and other family engagement resources.
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Advanced Academic Programs
Level IV Referral Deadline: January 9, 2020
All Level IV referrals for students in Grades 2-5 must be submitted to Sleepy Hollow no later than January 9, 2020. No late referrals will be accepted. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the tight timeframe, do not wait for test information to submit a referral if you would like your child to be screened for possible Level IV placement next school year.
Fillable forms are available on the Identification and Placement webpage past the content. https://www.fcps.edu/registration/advanced-academics-identification-and-placement/current-fcps-students
Or, contact Caryn Seiler with any questions at csseiler@fcps.edu
Programas de Académico Avanzado
Nivel IV Fecha Límite de Recomendación: 9 de enero de 2020
Todas las recomendaciones de Nivel IV para estudiantes de los grados 2 a 5 deben ser entregadas a Sleepy Hollow a más tardar el 9 de enero de 2020. No se aceptarán recomendaciones tardías. POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA: Debido al escaso margen de tiempo, no espere a la información de la prueba para entregar una recomendación si desea que su hijo sea evaluado para una posible colocación de Nivel IV el próximo año escolar.
Los formularios rellenables están disponibles en la página web de Identification and Placement (Identificación y Colocación) después del contenido. https://www.fcps.edu/registration/advanced-academics-identification-and-placement/current-fcps-students
O, póngase en contacto con Caryn Seiler si tiene preguntas, csseiler@fcps.edu
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Updated: Parents of Rising 6th Grade Students
Come to Glasgow Middle School on January 8 from 6-8pm for an Open House to learn more about what middle school at Glasgow is all about!
We will offer short (optional) sessions on our various Glasgow programs, and teachers will be in their classrooms throughout the evening to share all about our core and elective courses for 6th Graders. We hope you leave this event excited about all the opportunities you will have as a Glasgow Panther and prepared to complete your course request form!
Breakout Sessions on the following topics will be offered throughout the evening
- Welcome to Glasgow!
- Course Request 101
- Level IV Advanced Academic Program
- Spanish Immersion Program
- English for Speakers of Other Languages Program
- Special Education Office
- Math Course Placement and Selection Q&A
If you have any questions, please contact Joash Chung at jhchoung@fcps.edu. We can’t wait to meet you!
Substitute Teachers Needed
Parents & community members, have you ever considered applying to become a substitute teacher? FCPS has a significant need for substitute teachers. We regularly have days with teachers out with no available substitutes. When this occurs, we must rearrange our staff.
As a substitute teacher, you choose the days and schools in which you are willing to work. We’d love to develop a core group of Sleepy Hollow parents & community members who are available to serve as substitute teachers. If you think this might be a good opportunity for you, please click here.
FCPS Elementary Institute for the Arts
The FCPS Fine Arts Office sponsors programs promoting arts in the elementary schools. Each summer, they sponsor a summer arts & STEAM camp for rising 4th-6th grade students who love to sing, dance, act, play, make, and create. (More information will be available on the camp in the spring). Check out the Institute for the Fine Arts newsletter here.
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FCPS Cares
Do you know a Sleepy Hollow School staff member who went beyond what is expected this first week of school? If so, then click here to submit a brief description so we can all acknowledge the good work of Sleepy Hollow faculty and staff members.
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Quick Links
SAVE THE DATE
December 20 - SCA School Spirit Day (Pajama/Stuffed Animal Day)
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