 This SEES family joined many others around the FCPS area by walking on November 18 to celebrate Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.
As we head toward the Thanksgiving Day holiday, we want to take a moment to say how much we appreciate all of our SEES families for your ongoing support as we proceed through this unusual year. We are truly THANKFUL for this amazing community! Together We Soar!
Eleanor Contreras
Principal
Date Reminders:
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November 25, 26 and 27: Thanksgiving Day Holidays — no school for staff or students
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December 21 thru Jan 1: Winter Break – no school for staff or students
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January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Holiday — no school for staff or students
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January 20: Inauguration Day Holiday — no school for staff or students
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January 22: End of Second Quarter - 2-hour Early Release
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January 25: Teacher Workday- no school for students.
Special Library Pick-up Hours Next Week: We are so excited that so many students continue to put library books on hold through our Destiny Library System. To help get books into the hands of our students before the long holiday weekend we have added new pickup times for next week. Pick-up continues to be at our main entrance (Door #1).
- Monday, Nov 23: 11:00 AM -12:30 PM (please note new Monday time)
- Tuesday, Nov 24: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (special pre-holiday pickup time)
AAP Level IV Screening Consideration Deadline Reminder: Tuesday, December 1 is the close of the window (Sept 8-Dec 1) for parents to submit a referral form for their student to be screened for full-time Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Level IV. The parent referral form, submitted to the school, is one pathway to have a student screened for AAP Level IV. Parents should not wait for an announcement of the second grade screening pool if they want to make sure their student is screened for AAP Level IV in the coming cycle. Parents of students in grades 2-7 will need to submit the referral form by December 1. Referrals will not be accepted after December 1. For more information about AAP Level IV or the screening process, please click here.
Community Resources
Annual Thanksgiving Meal Distribution: Grace Ministries is a community outreach program serving low-income families living in Northern Virginia. Every November, the ministry donates Thanksgiving Day meals for low-income families to prepare for their loved ones. This year’s event will be contact free. For more information, please call St. Stephens United Methodist Church at 703-978-8724.
Event details:
- Saturday, November 21, 2020
- 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM (Arrive between 7:00-8:30 AM. Parking lot will open at 7:00 AM)
- St. Stephens United Methodist Church – Parking Lot: 9203 Braddock Road, Burke, VA 22015 (near the intersection of Braddock Road and Guinea Road). Please enter the parking lot, stay in line and stay in your car. Please be prepared to allow volunteers to put your food in the TRUNK of your car.
- Free food supplies for Thanksgiving meal including turkey, potatoes, butter, side dishes and pie. Free diapers and food staples are also available.
- No identification of any kind is required.
- No pre-registration is required.
From Our PTA
Fall Fundraiser Extended: The PTA's Fall Fundraiser through Meadow Farms has been extended to December 12! Meadow Farms offers a wide variety of items to sell such as gift wrap, gourmet snacks, kitchen gadgets, home goods and more. While we can’t guarantee receipt of all purchases before Christmas, orders will be sent on a rolling basis, so the earlier you place your order, the more likely purchases will be received before Christmas. Below is the information again for the Fundraiser. This is a great, contact-less way of supporting our school and raising funds for the PTA.
- Step 1: Visit the Meadow Farms website.
- Step 2: Scroll to the section on the front page that says ‘’Register your child for online sales!”.
- Step 3: Enter our school ID: MF1127089 and follow the directions to build and share your online order.
Orders can be placed through December 12 and will be mailed directly to each person who purchases items. There are also prizes for selling (which will be mailed directly from the company to your home). If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Doss at vicepresidentseespta@gmail.com.
SEES Restaurant Night at Malek’s Pizzeria: Show your school spirit by participating in our upcoming Restaurant Night this coming Monday (November 23)! When you place your order, just mention Springfield Estates Elementary and the SEES PTA will receive 25% of the profits (ff you use a coupon we receive 15%). Malek’s has an extensive menu including pizza, salads, cheesesteaks, burgers, spaghetti, gyros and more! Check them out online at https://www.malekspizza.com. Order carryout or for delivery! Come together and support a local business and your PTA!
Scouting for Food: Cub Scout Pack 868's Scouting For Food Drive is this Saturday (November 21) from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Springboard Pool parking lot (6500 Deepford St, Springfield VA - behind SEES). Please drop off your non-perishable food donations to our collection site to support our local ECHO food bank! Scouting for Food helps local families in need and teaches our Scouts the importance of directly serving the community. Please see this flyer for suggested items. Thank you for considering donating!
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