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Spring Hill Families,
Though we know distance learning cannot replace face-to-dace instruction, we hope that you are witnessing your child’s engagement and productivity as a testament to the academic progress that can be made, even while using a new and modified modality for instruction.
If you tuned into the School Board meeting Monday, you heard ideas that our county is considering for returning to school in the fall. As soon as we are aware of how these changes will impact our community, we will share these findings with you.
Additionally, over these next couple of weeks we will be sharing how Spring Hill will be providing opportunities for you to pick-up medication, drop-off instruments/library books, and retrieve your children’s personal belongings. We are streamlining a process that will be supportive of your needs and our staff (as they continue to instruct your children while these procedures are being implemented) while keeping in mind the health, safety and well-being of all parties involved.
Included in this newsletter:
- Student Item Retrieval
- Class Placement Parent Input Survey
- Progress Reports
- Kindergarten Virtual Orientation
- Laptops for Students in Grades K-2
- FCPS Summer Programs
- Return to School Planning
- Bag Donation
Thank you,
Sarah C. Aiello
Student Item Retrieval (all grades)
Our teachers will be packing up student items within their classrooms over the next few weeks. This could include, but wouldn't be limited to: student work, pencil pouches, lunch boxes, water bottles, etc. Teachers will be placing student items in a labeled bag for families to pick up at a later date.
We will also go through our Lost and Found items and add items with names to these bags as well.
If you would like to decline retrieval of your child’s items now (we will keep them in the building and return in the fall ) or if you would like to donate your child’s items, please complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EBZbnqzlfkNsTyAKGaqO6jNZFbS18Giv5jXBGRpTMPk/edit
Only fill out this form if you are OPTING OUT OF retrieving your student's belongings now or would like to donate your child’s belongings. If we don't hear from you, we will assume you will pick up items; pick-up information will be communicated to you at a later date.
If you have more than one child please complete a separate form for EACH student.
Class Placement Parent Input (all grades)
Our staff will soon begin working collaboratively planning teacher and student assignments for next year. We would like you to assist us in determining class placement by sharing your insights about your child through our google form below. Please complete the fill-able form and submit. The information will go directly to Sarah Aiello and will be shared with teachers during the placement process.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Nl54LJ0rCCWp2mU1JNg7xVDRDsEKHjOxjtgrgrTo3lU/edit
Please note:
- All comments should be positive. These forms will be shared with all school staff as we work to create class groupings.
- Due to constant changes in personnel, we will not accept requests for specific teachers; this includes hints that reference specific teachers.
- While it’s helpful to share names of your child’s friends, remember that assigning a child to be with all of their friends cannot be our highest priority. Every class will have a blend of children with diverse needs, personalities, and learning abilities.
- The deadline for any correspondence regarding the upcoming school year is Friday, May 29.
Our staff will use this information to work on tentative class groupings in June, with classroom assignments finalized in late August as the school year approaches. Please submit the electronic form no later than Friday, May 29. Due to the tight timeline before school is out, late submissions can not be considered.
Thank you for your continued trust in our school and working together to create the most successful environment for your child(ren) at Spring Hill each year!
Progress Reports (all grades)
Third quarter progress reports are currently visible in ParentVUE and StudentVUE.
The county anticipates the printed progress reports will be provided to the postal service by May 23rd. Actual delivery to homes will be dependent on the postal service. School addresses will be used as the return address on the report cards. To gain access to student progress reports in a timely manner, ParentVUE and StudentVUE is recommended
Kindergarten Registration & Virtual Orientation Date
Children who are five by September 30, 2020 and eligible should register here: https://springhilles.fcps.edu/new-student-registration-2020-21
Visit the Kindergarten Registration page on the FCPS Kindergarten Registration website for required registration packets.
SAVE THE DATE! We are so excited to meet our newest Panther Cubs! We will hold a virtual Kindergarten Orientation on Tuesday, June 9th at 4:30. More information to come!
Laptops for Students in Grades K-2
We are happy to share that FCPS has now authorized schools to provide laptops and MiFi internet devices for students in grades K-2. If your child need a device in order to effectively access our distance learning materials/resources, please e-mail Bill Mosher at wkmosher@fcps.edu with the number of devices you are requesting and your child(ren)'s given name(s), student ID#(s), grade level(s), and homeroom teacher(s). All requests for devices must be received by 11:59PM on Tuesday, May 19.
FCPS Summer Programs
Special Education Services – Virtual Extended School Year
FCPS will provide Extended School Year (ESY) to students, grades PreK thru 12, whose IEP team determines that the student qualifies for ESY due to significant regression and lack of recovery of skills that were gained during the regular school year prior to the shutdown.
This summer, ESY services will be provided virtually to students June 29-July 24. The learning will be provided through the continued Distance Learning model. The learning materials will be available online and in printed packets mailed to students.
Continuity of Learning (COL)
Elementary school students will have the opportunity to focus on math and literacy skill-building using self-directed print and digital materials. Each school will have teachers who will support students in their summer learning experiences from June 29 - July 31. Students will have the opportunity to connect with these teachers virtually during office hours for support. These programs are free to students and more information about continuity of learning resources will be provided before the end of the school year.
School Year 2020-2021
Discussions began this week with the School Board about our Return to School plans for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year.
We are awaiting guidance from the state about the possible required conditions that will need to be met for schools to reopen. We also plan to seek the input of all of our stakeholder groups – parents, students, teachers, staff, and administrators – in developing our return to school plan.
The considerations for return to school include the need to:
- Ensure safe learning and working environments for students and staff
- Provide options for students and staff that are unable to return to school/work
- Comply with any social distancing requirements
- Provide student access to technology devices and internet services at home
- Provide staff with adequate time and training to prepare for the new school year
- Make decisions as soon as possible for scheduling and communication with families
We are preparing for a variety of possible scenarios including:
- Students will have a virtual start to the school year.
- Students will return to school with social distancing in place.
- School will open on time, but some students and/or staff may be unable to return and will participate through virtual learning.
The preliminary report presented to the School board is available here.
Bag Donation:
As our teachers are preparing to return student belongings and pack up our classrooms, we are taking donations of boxes and/or brown bags (like the Trader Joe or Whole Food type) to support our packing efforts. If you have brown paper bags, you’d be willing to donate to us, please feel free to drop them off at the large cardboard box at Door 1.
Bags donated to school will need to be temporarily isolated for a minimum period of 72 hours. After the 72-hour isolation period, we will distribute to classrooms.
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