Sleepy Hollow News October 5, 2020
Principal's Message
My Dearest Sleepy Hollow Family,
We hope this newsletter finds you safe, healthy and happy. We have an extremely busy month ahead, so please read the information below and mark your calendar for the events that meet your family’s needs. We cordially invite you to join us on Thursday, October 8th, for our third Principal-Parent Coffee. Mrs. Covey and I will share updated Return to School and Title I Information. As always, thank you for your grace, patience, and flexibility as we continue to Jump into Action: Transforming and Growing through Equity, Excellence, and Kindness. We wish you an absolute amazing week filled with lots of love, joy, and peace.
All the best,
Mattie Fallen, Principal
Holidays and Celebrations
Monday, October 12 - Indigenous People's Day - Student Holiday
Friday, October 30 - Character Book Day
Sleepy Hollow Fall 2020 iReady Assessment Schedule
We recommend you watch the family support video to help you prepare your child for testing at home. Family Video in English and Family Video in Spanish. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions! Thank you!
Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Parent Information Meetings
Two parent information meetings will be held at local schools. The first meeting about the continuum of services will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 from 9:00AM-9:30AM. Please use this guest link to access the meeting: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/21321096b16c4b11887329bb190daded
A second meeting will be held to explain and answer questions about the screening processes for part-time school-based and full-time Level IV services on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 from 9:00AM-9:30AM. Please use this guest link to access the meeting:
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/21321096b16c4b11887329bb190daded
Important School Forms
Forms to Be Returned for Each Child - Please return these forms to the location that is convenient for your family by Thursday, October 8th.
- Emergency Care Information (SS/SE-3) – Please review, update with any changes, SIGN and return to a location listed above. (for Kindergarten – 5th grade students)
- Health Information Form (SS/SE-71) – this form must be completed for each child every year. Please SIGN and return immediately. (for Kindergarten – 5th grade students)
- VA Standards of Learning (SOL) retake permission form (3rd – 5th grades only) SIGN and return with your forms.
Optional Forms Only Complete If Necessary-
- 2020-2021 Annual Notice - Opt Out forms
- 2020-2021 FLE Opt Out forms
- Homeless Student Referral form
- Military Connect Student Form
- Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, & Related Rights/Opt Out forms
Opt-Out booklets and Opt-Out forms can be accessed and completed online at:
- Go to https://www.fcps.edu and search for opt-out forms
- Parents may also request a paper copy from the school.
US. Mail: 3333 Sleepy Hollow Road, Falls Church, VA 22044
Drop Box: Sleepy Hollow ES @ Door #1 - (8 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Willston Center, 6131 Willston Drive, Falls Church, VA 22044
(9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
New Grab-and-Go Breakfast/Lunch Sites
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School between 6:50 and 7:00 AM
Metro Stop @ 2909 John Marshall Drive between 7:50 and 8:00 AM.
Library News – Bus Mobile Delivery and Curbside Checkout
Wednesday, October 7 - Curbside Checkout
Monday, October 12 – Student Holiday
Wednesday, October 14 – Curbside Checkout
Monday, October 19 – Curbside Checkout and Bus Mobile Delivery
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Have SHES Spirit? Get Some Dolphin Gear to Show It!
What: SHES PTA Spirit Wear Sale (t-shirts, sweatshirts, and more!)
Where: Online at https://www.majormktgspiritwear.com/schools/sleepy-hollow/
When: Sale open now through Friday, October 16
Delivery: $5 flat rate shipping or free porch pick-up (Please note that if you choose the free porch-pick up option, you are responsible for picking up your items when they are ready.)
Take Care of Your Health and Wellness
It is more important than ever to get your flu shot
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Health Department Clinics in Mt. Vernon, Herndon, and Fairfax City (Willard) are providing flu shots for those on Medicaid, Medicare, and who are uninsured. Please call 703-246-7100 to make an appointment.
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Senior Centers are making appointments for flu shots too. Call 703-246-6010 to make an appointment.
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Neighborhood Health, primarily serving eastern Fairfax, will provide flu shots to its patients (and will enroll new patients). Call 703-535-5568 to make an appointment
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Healthworks primarily serving western Fairfax will provide flu shots to its patients (and will enroll new patients). Call 703-481-8160 to make an appointment
For those who are insured, please visit:
- Your primary care physician
- Just about any pharmacy
- Grocery stores
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Walking Wednesday
FCPS has established Walking Wednesdays to encourage families to get up and moving. The first one is scheduled for October 7th, which is the Annual Walk to School Day. Of course, instead of walking to school, you’ll need to find a nice, safe route in your neighborhood--maybe during recess or even a 10-minute walk during your screen break will do. Please snap a photo and send to Ms. Sumser at AMSumser@fcps.edu.
FCPS Technology Resources
FCPS has developed multiple resources that can help with basic technology issues to support learning at home:
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The Parent Technology Help Desk (toll free) at 833-921-3277 is available for technical support questions about online parent accounts, your student’s FCPS laptop, or your student’s online applications.
- If there is a problem with your Sleepy Hollow issued laptop, you may enter a support request ticket via Parent and Student IT Portal
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FCPS' Parent Technology Resource page includes tip sheets in multiple languages that provide answers to basic questions about FCPS technologies.
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FCPS’ YouTube channel has videos on basic technology topics that highlight some of the key FCPS tools, such as Google and Blackboard. These videos are designed to provide solutions for quick, simple questions.
Other inquiries about FCPS programs or resources for families may be directed to the Parent Resource Center at 703-204-3941 or use one of our eight Parent Information Phone Lines for information in multiple languages.
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“Go Paperless” Progress Report (Report Card) Option Now Available
The “Go Paperless” option is now available to all elementary parents to allow you to receive online progress reports starting the first quarter of SY 20/21. This will not impact any other mailings from FCPS other than the progress reports for elementary students and report cards for secondary students.
To take advantage of the paperless option, please log into ParentVUE, then go to “My Account” and select "Go Paperless." (All parents and/or guardians who live with the student and share the same address must have a SIS ParentVUE account and must select the paperless option to prevent mailing of the printed progress reports.)
Parent Resource Center Webinars
Encouraging Positive Behaviors at Home Series
Thursdays September 2020 through April 2021
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. and
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
In collaboration with FCPS Behavior Intervention Services, the Parent Resource Center brings you Encouraging Positive Behaviors at Home Series of Webinars. This series will provide families with strategies and positive supports to help encourage social, emotional, and behavioral growth. For more information about each session visit: https://bit.ly/3hahky7
- 10/22/20: Challenging Behaviors: Prevention Strategies and Teaching Self-Control
- 11/19/20: Challenging Behaviors: ABCs of Behavior & How to Respond
- 12/17/20: All Behavior Happens for a Reason: Behavior as Communication
- 01/21/21: Strategies for Increasing Replacement Behaviors
- 02/18/21: Teaching your Children to Follow Directions
- 03/18/21: Effectively Communicating with Your Child
- 04/22/21: Minimizing Prompts and Maximizing Your Child’s Independence
Register online: https://bit.ly/3hahky7
Moving on To Life in the Community: A Virtual and Free Resource Fair for Students with Disabilities and Families
Learn about vocational, residential, leisure, recreational, independent living and advocacy options. This resource fair is for all individuals requiring ongoing employment and community support services after graduation.
Presenters include: Career and Transition Services, The Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board and the ARC of Northern Virginia.
6:30-7:15 Overview Presentation
7:15-7:30 Participants move to virtual breakout rooms
7:30-8:30 Virtual Q&A with Adult Service Providers
Wednesday October 21, 2020, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Register for Moving on To Life in the Community: A Virtual and Free Resource Fair for Students with Disabilities
Upcoming Events
- October 30: End of First Quarter - 2-hour Early Release
- November 2-3: Student Holidays - No School
- November 3: Election Day
- November 11: Veterans Day - 2-hour Early Release
- November 14: Diwali
- November 25-27: Thanksgiving Break - No School
- December 10-18: Chanukah (begins sunset 12/10) - 12/18
- December 21 - January 1, 2021: Winter Break - No School
- December 25: Christmas
2020-21 Standard School Year Calendar.
Monitor you student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
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