Calendar Reminder:
Winter Break Is December 21 to January 1, 2021
As a reminder, this year winter break starts on December 21 and ends on January 1, 2021. All students will resume classes virtually on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Monday, January 4, 2021, is an asynchronous (independent) day. There will be no morning meeting, small group instruction, or specialist offerings on this day.
See the complete 2020-21 school year calendar.
Message from the Principal
As we look forward to the final weeks of 2020, and the promise of a new and improved 2021, I am filled with a great deal of pride in our community for coming together during such a difficult and stressful year. We have faced the challenges and ever-changing policies this global pandemic posed to us with patience, flexibility, and grace. I feel so fortunate to be a part of the SHES family as we have constantly put our students’ safety, and well-being first and foremost in our decision-making throughout the year.
I hope each one of our students, families, and staff members will take the approaching time off from school to enjoy some much-needed holiday cheer, rest, and relaxation. Of course, I hope you will continue to read, write, and play together during our time away from classes.
If you want to schedule a time to connect with me this month or after the holidays, please contact my Administrative Assistant, Kathy N. Hammond, at knhammond@fcps.edu. She can schedule a phone call or BBCU meeting with me. I am always happy to talk and address any questions or concerns you may have as we look forward to 2021 together.
Enjoy your holiday! Stay safe and healthy, and I look forward to seeing you in the new year.
All my best,
Interim-Principal Sal Rivera
Winter Break Meal Service Updates
- Friday, 12/18 -- Bus routes will offer 4 days of breakfast and lunch Grab & Go locations will offer 4 days of breakfast and lunch
- Monday, 12/21 -- Bus routes will offer 4 days of breakfast and lunch Grab & Go locations will not distribute any meals
- Tuesday, 12/22 -- Bus routes will offer 4 days of breakfast and lunch Grab & Go locations will offer 14-day meal kits. Meal Kits sites will offer 14-day meal kits
- Wednesday, 12/23 through Friday, 1/1/21 -- No food service
- Monday, 1/4/2021 -- Bus routes delivering breakfast and lunch will resume daily service
- Tuesday, 1/5/2021 -- Grab & Go locations resume daily meal distribution
- Wednesday, 1/6/2021 -- Sites that distribute 7-day meal kits resume
Return To School
The Fairfax County School Board meeting will be held virtually on December 17 at 7 p.m. View the meeting online at https://www.fcps.edu/tv/ch99
Elementary Family Life Education (FLE) Instruction
Human Growth and Development (HGD):
Human Growth and Development is taught in grades 4-6. Our HGD will be taught by our classroom teachers in the Spring. There will be a virtual parent preview night prior to the start of HGD. We will send more information about the lessons that will be taught and the timeline for instruction closer to the date.
Opt-out letters and forms, parent preview night letters, and confirmation of opt-out requests are available at http://fcpsnet.fcps.edu/is/hpe/index.html. Parents/guardians wishing to opt their child out of FLE instruction may return the completed opt-out form either in hardcopy or attached to an email. Parents/guardians may also send an email stating the lesson(s) they are opting out of.
McLean/Langley Boundary Change Information
FCPS is continuing to study the boundary adjustment process for McLean High School and Langley High School. A meeting was held earlier in December to address questions and concerns regarding proposals and phase-in plans for boundary adjustments. Families in the Springhill ES attendance area may potentially be affected.
Please visit this website to learn more about the boundary issue.
To leave comments or send in questions on the boundary presentation McLeanBoundary@fcps.edu
Science Olympiad Invitational Competition
Spring Hill Science Olympiad (SO) team participated in the Lake Braddock Division B SO Invitational Competition on Saturday December 12, 2020. There were 91 teams from nationwide to compete in 21 events. The division B competition had both middle school and elementary school teams. Spring Hill SO team performed quite well and ranked the 1st among all elementary schools and 27th when counting middle schools! Special shout out goes to Aliana Yee and Summer Innanchai for their 10thplace in Circuit Lab, Ansh Chadalavada and Ali Imran for their 11thplace in Helicopter, and Alicia Yee and Ryan Minton for their 16thplace in Road Scholar! Way to go Panthers!
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