December 8, 2020
Principal's Message
My Dearest Sleepy Hollow Family,
We hope you enjoyed a wonderful and restful weekend. Bravo to our PTA Board and Ms. Jenna White. Ms. White is a former Sleepy Hollow Parent. Today she serves as the FCCPTA Representative to the Trauma Informed Community Network, and the Virginia PTA Health and Safety Chair. Ms. White did an outstanding job sharing her wealth of knowledge and information about how we as parents can support our kids during these very unusual times. Her presentation on Pandemic Parenting: Will the Kids Be Okay? How to Mitigate the Impact of COVID Childhood was exceptional.
The world around us is moving a mile a minute. The demands on us are tremendous. Now, more so than ever, it is extremely important that you take time for self and relish your family. Stay encourage, keep looking up, keep holding on, find balance, and always carry a pocketful of joy wherever you go.
All the best,
Mattie Fallen, Principal
Important Dates
Tuesday, December 8: Bedtime Stories with Mrs. Collins@ 7:30 PM
Thursday, December 10: Library Author Visit
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Walking Wednesday (Every Week)
Bundle up, take a break, and take a walk with the family. Have fun! Don’t forget to send in a photo of you and your child/family walking.
Library News-Bus Delivery and Curbside Checkout
Delivery: FRIDAYS 11:45-12:00 @ 2909 John Marshall Drive (concurrent with FCPS food delivery) – NO MORE SCHOOL BUS LIBRARY BOOK DELIVERY ON MONDAYS – the Friday delivery replaces the previous Monday schedule
Curbside: Mondays 10-12 noon – Please phone the library @ 703-237-7012 when you arrive at school and Mrs. Kline will bring your student’s books to Door 1 (will no longer be sitting outside Door 1 during this interval
Wednesdays 3:30-5:00 – please note these are NEW HOURS of when library staff will be at Door 1
Checkout from the school library is for ALL our students – please reach out to Mrs. Oswalt at beoswalt@fcps.edu if you have any questions about how your student can get library books. Happy reading!
Sleepy Hollow PTA - Calling All Parents and SHES Staff!
Join the SHES PTA! This year more than ever members are needed to help the PTA advocate for all kids, bring our community together, and make learning fun. Join here: shespta.org/membership
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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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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Laptop/MiFi problems supported by our Sleepy Hollow Technology Team will be addressed by APPOINTMENTS Only. If responding to Request IT tickets via the Parent and Student IT Portal, a technology team member will contact you. Please, NO Walk-In support requests. Thank you for your understanding.
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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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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
- 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
Community Resource
Warmline Available to All Virginians Struggling to Cope
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused upheaval and unexpected stress in the lives of so many people. To support Virginians, the VA C.O.P.E.S. (compassionate, optimistic, person-centered, empowering support) warmline is available to offer support. The mental health tip line started in May 2020 and, thanks to new funding, the service will be extended through May 2021.
Any Virginian can make a confidential call and speak to a crisis counselor about what's bothering them. The line is available Monday-Friday 9am-9pm and 5pm-9pm on the weekends by phone or text at 877-349-6428. Spanish counselors are also available.
The warmline is available to residents who may be struggling to cope with the effects of the pandemic including isolation, fear, grief, and anxiety. Not only will callers be provided a supportive compassionate ear, but they will also be provided additional information, resources, and referrals as needed.
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Upcoming Events
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December 10-18: Chanukah (begins sunset 12/10) - 12/18
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December 21 - January 1, 2021: Winter Break - No School
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December 25: Christmas
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January 1: New Year's Day
2020-21 Standard School Year Calendar.
Monitor you student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
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