November 8, 2021
Principal's Message
My Dearest Sleepy Hollow Family,
We hope this newsletter finds you in the best of health and in great spirits. Please join me in celebrating the wonderful work of our ESOL Team. Because of their collaborative efforts, English language learners (ELLs) in grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade at Sleepy Hollow Elementary School will get an opportunity to develop and share their retelling skills using six different classic tales and matching story puppets.
The Partners in Puppets Project, authored by ESOL colleague Erin Bueno de Mesquita (former Sleepy Hollow ESOL Teacher) is designed for Spanish speaking students to engage in structured play and retelling with their teachers at school. Then stories and puppets will travel to the student’s home for students to share and practice retelling with their families. Students are encouraged to share, retell and discuss these stories in either language to develop their oral language skills.
Last week, students and their families had an opportunity to meet with ESOL teachers Vivian Greblo, Catherine Weiss, and Sara Johnston, along with parent liaison, Ivanova Plazas, at the Willston Center, to hear a reading of The Three Little Pigs/Los Tres Cerditos in English and Spanish followed by a demonstration of how to use the puppets to retell the story. Students will gain vocabulary and confidence with repeated practice with their teachers, peers and families.
Wishing you all a week filled with Amazing Grace, kindness, joy, peace, and LOVE
~Love is not just something you feel; it’s something you do.~ David Wilkerson
~May kindness and love prevail in the heart and mind of humanity ~ Emmanuel Dagher
All the best,
Mattie Fallen, Principal
Mark Your Calendars
Wednesday, November 10: Fall Spirit Day @Dogwood Tavern
Thursday, November 11: Veterans Day and Two-Hour Early Release
Friday, November 12: PTA Barnes and Noble Night
Tuesday, November 16 - FLE Parent Preview Night
Religious and Cultural Observances
November 29: Chanukah
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FCPS Vaccine Update
The FDA voted to recommend approval for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will meet this week to vote on its recommendation. Emergency Use Authorization may be announced soon (learn more about Emergency Use Authorization).
FCPS is collaborating with the Fairfax County Health Department, Inova Health System, and the Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics to provide opportunities for vaccination throughout the community, in doctor’s offices and at schools.
Learn more and stay up to date with the latest news on our website.
PTA Spirit Day at Dogwood Tavern
Library News
We are so excited for Barnes & Noble night coming up THIS FRIDAY November 12! It will be amazing for the whole Sleepy Hollow ES community to be together (MASKED!) at the Seven Corners BN store, enjoying games, fun, and books! Any purchases made will allow new titles to be added to our school library – thank you in advance to any who are considering shopping while at the store or online from 11/12-11/18 (use code 12615530 online). If not making a purchase, that’s fine too! Please join the fun and enjoy chatting with other families from the neighborhood. Parents, thank you for monitoring your children’s social distancing and mask wearing – we want all to be safe. See you at the fair – yay books!
Tips to Improve Your Parenting Long Game: A Webinar for Families
Especially as the demands on parents are higher than ever during COVID, many of us can have become very reactive in our approach with our children -- addressing issues as they happen, wondering how to break out of negative cycles.
In this webinar, you'll learn proactive strategies that lead to more positive behavior outcomes AND will help you enjoy your children again.
Presented by Rachel Bailey, M.A., CPDPE., Parenting Specialist
Friday November 19, 2021 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Register for Tips to Improve Your Parenting Long Game: A Webinar for Families
Preparing for the Unexpected: Challenges of the Military Family
Did you know military-connected students experience different “seasons” as they navigate their school years?
Using tools from her book, “Seasons of My Military Student,” Stacy Allsbrook-Huisman will offer relevant support for the start of the school year.
Highlights include:
- Mental Health of Military-Connected Kids and Teens
- Storms in Any Season- What parents need to know about
- Deployments, Injuries, Separations, and Loss
- Known and little known resources for military families to get you through storms and everyday life
- How to Prepare for an Off-Cycle Move
Join Stacy Allsbrook-Huisman for our second of a 4-part series supporting military-connected families.
December 3, 2021 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Register for Preparing for the Unexpected: Challenges of the Military Family
Buying A New Electronic Device for your Child? What Every Parent Needs to Know
Have you been thinking about a new phone, laptop, or gaming system purchase for your child?
This session will help parents:
- Understand developmental factors to consider
- How to proactively prepare and establish boundaries with your child
- How to respond to challenges when they arise
Presented by Tammi Sisk, FCPS Instructional Technology Specialist, and Bethany Deemers, FCPS Mental Health Specialist.
Friday December 10, 2021 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Register for Buying A New Electronic Device for your Child? What Every Parent Needs to Know
Monitor you student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
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