January 11, 2021
Principal's Message
My Dearest Sleepy Hollow Family,
We hope that you had a wonderful and restful weekend. As, I’ve stated before, 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 encouraged, keep looking up, keep holding on, find balance, and look for the small wins and joyful moments in each day. As always, thank you for your continued flexibility and grace.
~Be the change you wish to see in the world. ~ Mahatma Gandhi
All the best,
Mattie Fallen, Principal
Important Dates
Tuesday, January 12: PTA Meeting @ 7:00 PM
Monday, January 18: Martin Luther King Holiday – All Offices and Schools Closed
Wednesday, January 20: Inauguration Day – All Offices & Schools Closed
Friday, January 22: Two-Hour Early Release- Teacher Workday
Monday, January 25: Teacher Workday – Student Holiday
Religious Holidays-Observances
Orthodox New Year’s Day – January 14
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PTA Meeting Link and Updates
January 12, 7:00 PM
Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/omc-eejv-fjd; Dial in: +1 443-402-5057
PIN: 408 240 437#
Want to show your Dolphin Pride with a Sleepy Hollow mask? Visit our store to purchase child and adult masks: https://sleepyhollow.memberhub.store/store?category=Face%20Masks
- All purchases help support the SHES PTA!
- Items will be available for contactless porch pickup near SHES.
- Contact Kim Bailey at vicepresident@shespta.org with any questions or if payment by cash/check is preferred.
- Please join the SHES PTA! Join here: shespta.org/membership.
FCPS - Return to School Updates
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Bell Schedule - Since FCPS will not be transporting students to school during the pause in the Return to School plan, the new bell schedule will not begin on January 12. FCPS will continue to use the current bell schedule until we have a revised Return to School schedule. Any future changes to the bell schedule will be communicated in advance.
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FCPS Meal Distribution Plan - Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to providing all students access to meals January 18-26 where there are two school holidays and one student holiday/teacher workday. The following plan will be in place. Meals will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. It is important to follow safety guidelines when picking up meals. Please wear a mask, stand a minimum of six feet apart from others, and wash your hands before you arrive and when you return home. Go to the Return to School/Food page for more information or call the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800.
Health Screening Commitment Form Required Prior to Student Return to School Buildings
As students return to school, parents/caregivers will be asked to acknowledge a Health Screening Commitment form before their student(s) return to school buildings. This document confirms that a parent/caregiver/guardian will complete a daily health screening and will keep their children home when they are ill.
The Health Commitment form can be submitted electronically through in ParentVUE (PVUE) beginning January 4, or via hard copy. Please contact your child’s school to have a hard copy sent to you.
Calling All Rising Kindergarteners
Do you have a child or know of a child that will be turning 5 years of age by September 30, 2021? If yes, they are the eligible age to attend kindergarten for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. Please contact Sleepy Hollow Elementary School at 703-237-7000 so we can add you to a mailing list and later in the Spring send you information on how to register your child for school. We can’t wait to see what new little dolphins will join our pod! Thank you, Heather Schwartz, Student Information Assistant (SIA).
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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
Thank you to EVERYONE who supported our amazing online book fair! In addition to book purchases and gifts to teachers, our school community enjoyed all the fun with authors and read-alouds by school staff members. Your support of the library program is amazing, thank you!
The link to our school page at bookwormcentral.com will remain up, so please be aware that our school will still benefit from any further purchases made at that link. Thanks for considering Bookworm Central for your book and educational game purchases ongoing!
Don’t forget – we offer 3 different pickup days/times/locations for students to check books out of the school library! Please contact Mrs. Oswalt at beoswalt@fcps.edu if you want to learn more – happy reading!
Library book 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!
Holmes Middle School Virtual Curriculum Night January 27– 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Attention Rising 6th grade parents and students, this curriculum night is open to all parents and students to learn about core course offerings, elective choices, and course sequencing for the 2021-2022 school year.
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
- 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
Upcoming Events
January 18: Martin Luther King Holiday – No School
January 20: Inauguration Day- No School
February 15: Presidents’ Day Holiday – No School
Monitor you student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
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