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Thank you to everyone who joined us at Pine Spring Community Clean-up Day!
Hard to believe that we are already planning for next year. We ask that each family complete the attached Student Intention Form for each student in your home. This will allow us to best plan the best possible classes for the fall.
This form can either be emailed to Ms. Breeden or dropped off at the school during our school hours.
Every year, we collaborate on the best possible classes to ensure a positive and productive year for each child. These decisions are based on many factors that impact the decision-making process. We consider factors such as gender, academics, services, and personalities. One way you can help ensure the best placement for your child is to share some characteristics of a learning environment that you feel best meets your child’s needs here.
- We do not accept requests to be with/not with another child.
- We do not accept requests for specific teachers.
- You must have your response in by May 1st to ensure that it is considered during class building.
Across Virginia, students will be taking Standards of Learning (SOL) tests this spring. Federal and state education departments have decided not to cancel this year’s assessments. In Fairfax County Public Schools, testing for grades 3-8 will be scheduled between April 26 and June 4, 2021.
Additional information about the SOL tests and our schedule can also be found on our website.
Virginia Law requires that all students entering seventh grade receive a booster dose of the Tdap vaccine prior to the beginning of school. The Tdap vaccine protects against tetanus (lockjaw), diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) and is usually given around the age of eleven.
For your child to begin 7th grade you will need to submit one of the following documents before the first day of school. It is recommended that all paperwork be submitted to the school office by July 31, 2021.
Acceptable documentation can be one of the following:
- A copy of your child’s immunization record showing the Tdap vaccine.
- A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the Tdap vaccine was given.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption Form is available online at:http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/certificate_religious_exemption.pdf
The Tdap booster is available from your child’s healthcare provider or the Fairfax County Health Department. The Health Department Clinic locations and hours are available online at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/clinics or by calling 703-246-2411. Please note that students receiving immunizations at the Health Department must be accompanied by an adult and should bring their immunization records with them.
Seventh grade students will not be allowed to begin school in August 2021 without submitting proper documentation.
Daily Grab & Go meal service will be transitioning to a once-a-week pick-up. Each Monday, families will receive 7 days of breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner. This change will take place on April 26th, 2021.
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I am thrilled to share that it has been decided that in-person instruction is the best model for our students and we are planning for five days of in-person instruction as the primary mode of learning for all FCPS students during the 2021-22 school year. While we will continue to adjust the details based changing health landscape, we are all energized by the thought of being together again. |
Virginia’s Superintendent of Public Instruction has granted a waiver of the statutory requirement § 22.1-273 allowing parents of students who attend school on an entirely virtual basis, to “opt-out” of hearing and vision screenings when all of the following criteria are met:
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Virtual Attendance Only. The student attends school on an entirely virtual basis during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Parental Opt-Out. A parent of a student (who attends school on an entirely virtual basis) declines vision and hearing screening services in writing and submits such writing to the student’s school.
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Notice of Screening Benefits. Prior to declining, the parent has been informed of the benefits of vision and hearing screenings for a student’s health and wellbeing.
Parents of students attending virtually may opt-out by completing and returning the Vision and Hearing Screening Opt-Out Form. If you are not opting out of the screening please contact Ms. Meade at 571-226-4400 to sign-up for a time slot to come to Pine Spring Elementary and have the vision and hearing screening completed.
Has a Pine Spring teacher or team member done something that reminds you what a great school we have? If so, we would love to hear about it here.
| May 31st |
No School- Memorial Day
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| June 8th |
Election Day and Virtual Learning Day for ALL students
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June 11th
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Last day for regular classes, 2 hr early release
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August 23rd |
First day of school |
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