 We are so excited for the start of the 2021-22 school year! Below are a number of reminders as we get ready to return to in-person learning.
Open House -- Friday, August 20, 2021
Students are invited, along with a parent/guardian, to find and visit their classrooms this day. Please attend one session based on last name: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM (Last names A-M) or 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Last names N-Z): You will also be able to locate your child’s teacher using your ParentVUE account on the morning of August 19, 2021. Class lists will not be posted publicly. Class assignments may be adjusted through the month of August if we continue to have changes to our student enrollment. Your child’s teacher will also reach out to you through email to welcome you and your student to the classroom community prior to Open House.
First Day of School -- Monday, August 23, 2021
School starts at 9:20 AM and ends at 4:05 PM. Students can be dropped off starting at 9:05 AM. Our staff will be available to help students find their room on the first day of school (parents will not be able to walk students directly to class).
Digital Resources at Springfield Estates Elementary - Parent Consent
Fairfax County Public Schools uses a variety of resources to support student learning. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year require parental consent. Details are available here.
Please complete the parental consent form for digital resources as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission.
Arrival and Dismissal
With so many children coming and leaving school at the same time, please use the following protocols to help keep everyone safe! As you make travel plans, please note that we expect students to be sitting in their classroom, ready to learn, when the bell rings at 9:20 AM. Students can enter the building starting at 9:05 AM.
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Walkers: Students who live within one mile of school are considered walkers. Crossing guards are located at both ends of Deepford Street to ensure safe crossing.
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New this year! Kindergarten walker students will enter by the playground at Door #9.
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New this year! All other walkers will enter through Door #7 (near our fields/art rooms).
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Kiss & Ride: Parents who drive their children to school must use the Kiss & Ride line (via Deepford Street behind our school) through our side parking lot, dropping students off on the sidewalk beside Door #6. DO NOT drop-off (or pick-up) students on neighborhood streets – it is not safe.
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Buses: Students who ride buses will be delivered to the front door of the school. Bus route information has been sent directly to families by the Transportation Department. If this information is not correct for your student, please reach out to our office immediately. We strongly encourage families to help students become familiar with their bus stop location prior to the first day of school.
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Departures: It is CRITICAL that your child and your child’s teacher know how they are being dismissed. Please note that time-sensitive dismissal changes are best via a handwritten note or a phone call to our front office (our teachers typically check email at the beginning and end of the school day).
Masks
FCPS requires all staff and students to wear a mask while indoors. Masks should fit snugly and cover the nose and mouth. Students may remove their mask while actively eating or drinking in the cafeteria and while playing on the playground or during outdoor PE.
Staying Healthy
If your child or a family member is experiencing Covid-19 like symptoms, we ask that you do not send your child to school. You can learn more about how we are keeping our Eagles safe here.
Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast and lunch will continue to be free for all students through the 2021-2022 school year. Breakfast and lunch menus, as well as nutritional information, can be found here.
School Supplies
A list of recommended supplies is available on our school website. We also encourage each child to bring a refillable water bottle every day..
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