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Dear Families,
It was great to see our students excited to spread happiness and kindness on a Monday. The creativity of our students’ Valentine boxes was amazing. In addition, our staff felt all the love our wonderful families sent our way. Thank you to PTO for our annual Valentine lunch. It was delicious!
Next week is PTO Bingo Night. We hope to see you there. Please see below for more information.
Don't forget that school is closed on Monday, February 21st in celebration of President's Day. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Tuesday, February 22nd. We hope everyone enjoys their three-day weekend!
The Magnet Lottery registration window will open Tuesday, March 1, 2022. No late applications will be accepted. Families wanting to apply for the Magnet Lottery must have a SIS account. If a student is not currently enrolled in FCPS, registration at the base school for the upcoming school year will be required.
A separate application must be completed for each sibling applying. Legacies also must apply to be eligible. Acceptances into one of the magnet programs is not transferable into another program or school.
Registration for the elementary magnet school lottery closes on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. No late applications will be accepted.
At Spring Hill we value inclusivity in our community. We have a team of ambassadors to help welcome new families from around the world, near and far. There are two types of ambassadors: language ambassadors and family ambassadors. In both roles, we ask that ambassadors encourage new families to get involved by attending the various events at Spring Hill. It is also great to invite families to join the PTO. To learn more about our Ambassador Program click here.
Save the date! Our Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for Thursday, March 31st from 2:00-3:00 p.m. It will take place in our cafeteria. The program will finish at 3:00 p.m. (At this time, we are anticipating that we will be able to have this event in-person. We will communicate further if there are any changes related.)
Please register by going to this link.
At the beginning of the meeting, rising kindergarteners will be taken to a kindergarten classroom to do some activities with the kindergarten teachers. Parents will be staying in the cafeteria to continue the meeting with the principal and other Spring Hill staff.
Registration Paperwork - We encourage parents to complete registration paperwork prior to the event and bring it with them to drop off. You are welcome to contact our registrar, Ms. Young-Joo Kim, with any questions prior to the event. You may also reach our wonderful front office staff at 703-506-3400.
We look forward to welcoming our new families and students in the coming school year. It is time to begin planning to welcome your children by completing their school registration and saving the date for our new kindergarten orientation.
New Student Registration Info & Form
Use the link above for more information on registration and to complete the registration forms. You will need to scroll down to the registration paperwork. After you complete the paperwork, bring the signed paperwork and the following items to the school:
- Original Birth Certificate
- Enrolling Parent Photo ID
- Proof of Residency (deed or lease)
Contact our registrar, Ms. Young-Joo Kim, @ (703) 506-3400, with registration questions.
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Kid's Heart Challenge Fun Run |
This year we are inviting our Panther families to come and join us for an American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge Fun Run on March 11th. As a Kids Heart Challenge Heart Hero, your student will help raise funds for the health of all hearts and become a heart hero! On Friday, March 11th, for PE class, we will be taking he students outside for a lap challenge. Students that sign up will be challenged to run as many laps as they can around the track within the PE time allowed.
Parents, we are asking you to sponsor your child and make a donation amount per lap or a one-time donation. More importantly, we are asking the Spring Hill parents to come join us and cheer on all the students participating in the KHC run!
Join today! Not only will you be helping fight heart disease and stroke (the No. 1 and No. 2 killers worldwide), but participants can earn fun thank-you gifts AND earn PE equipment for their school!
We are looking forward to seeing our community come together for this event!
You can aclick on this link to go directly to our schools Kids Heart Challenge page: http://www2.heart.org/goto/springhill
Naglieri Testing (1st Grade Students)
The online version of the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test Third Edition (NNAT3) will be administered to all first graders on March 21st or March 22nd. The official testing letter was sent home in Thursday folders of this week.
Standards of Learning (SOL's)
Students in grades 3-6 in our school will be taking the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) this Spring.
Federal law requires schools to give SOL tests in reading, mathematics, and science. SOL tests measure the extent to which students have learned the content and skills detailed in state standards. Tests provide information about student achievement to the parent, school, division, and state. SOL scores are available for families before the next school year. Spring Hill will be administering the SOL's on the following dates:
FCPS students in grades 3-8 will participate in performance-based assessments (PBAs) again this year in place of Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to show what they know about their elementary and middle school course standards. PBAs are an innovative assessment practice tied to students’ development of Portrait of a Graduate skills.
PBAs require students to perform a task that teachers score using a descriptive rubric. Examples include participating in a debate, creating a persuasive piece of media, or writing an essay. The following courses use at least one PBA each year as part of state expectations: grade 3 science, grades 3-8 social studies, grade 5 writing, and grade 8 writing.
To learn more about PBAs in grades 3-8 and how you can support your student, visit the Local Alternative Assessment and PBA public webpage.
Next Week’s Positivity Trait is Other People Mindset-Cheering Others' Success. This means that when other people succeed, we am happy for them and cheer them on.
To learn more about the Positivity Project click here.
If you would like to volunteer during lunch, please use this link to sign up. We have 2 slots per lunch session.
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The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Spring Hill. |
Hurry! Buy your BINGO tickets before they sell out!
Tickets for our Bids for Kids BINGO nights are selling fast. Buy your tickets now to secure your seat at this fantastic and fun evening for the whole family. Games, dancing, prizes - you don't want to miss it!
Friday, February 25th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Doors open at 6:45pm.
Spring Hill Elementary School Cafeteria
Tickets must be purchased online in advance and are limited. Tickets are $10 per person or child and include 1 BINGO game board. Want to increase your odds of winning? Extra game boards are available for $5 each or 3 for $10. Visit the BINGO NIGHT page on the PTO Website for more information.
Bids for Kids Online Auction Goes LIVE on Monday - Get ready to bid!
Have you seen the INCREDIBLE list of items available on this year's online auction? Visit our online auction site to view the full list of offerings and get ready to bid starting Monday, February 21st. Items include: - A chance to be Principal for a day!
- Tickets to see your favorite professional Washington sports teams - Gift Certificates for local restaurants including Clarity, Fish Taco and more! - Art, soccer, baseball and music programs for kids
- VIP Parking Spot at School
- A farm-to-table 6-course catered dinner and wine pairing for six at your home - Free real estate listing from FASS Results - Trendy merchandise for you and your home, from brands like Nike, Sephora, and Nespresso
The Bids for Kids auction runs through Sunday, February 27th at 10:00pm. All proceeds benefit Spring Hill Elementary through appropriations towards technology upgrades, educational enhancements, field trips, cultural arts events, teacher/staff support, and facility improvements. Happy bidding!
Mark your calendars - Fun Fair returns on March 19, 2022
We are excited to bring back Spring Hill Elementary' s traditional Fun Fair on Saturday, March 19th. The entire school community, family and friends are all invited to come out and enjoy a day of fun for all ages, including games, prizes, raffles, and more!
Parent volunteers are a vital part of the success of Fun Fair. From helping with setup, leading games & security efforts on the day of, and helping to clean up, we need everyone to pitch in. Please sign up for a volunteer shift (or two), and feel free to recruit grandparents, aunts or family friends that may want to help. Every volunteer that signs up before March 1st will receive 15 FREE Fun Fair tickets. It really takes us all pulling together to make this day special for our children! More information can be found on the Fun Fair Volunteer page of our website.
Show your Spring Hill spirit!
Go Panthers! The school is planning our next Spirit Week in anticipation of the return of Fun Fair. Friday, March 18th will be the next SHE Spirit Wear Day! Visit the SHE Spirit Wear Store to stock up on your Spring Hill gear. We suggest placing your order ASAP as we are still experiencing shipping delays. A percentage of each sale will benefit the Spring Hill PTO.
Don’t miss this opportunity to have your precious panther memories for years to come. Hurry, so you don’t miss out.
Families may order online here:
Yearbook Ordering link: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/
Yearbook ID Code: 12616522
Direct link: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/LookupJob?jobNumber=12616522
SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-Person and Virtual Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs to:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed, virtual setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
Registration is free, however, donations are accepted to support the cost of future Sibshops: Donate Here
Friday, March 4, 2022. *School Planning Day – students are not attending school
Register for SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person, and Virtual Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
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February 21 - Holiday (George Washington's Birthday and Presidents' Day)
March 3 - 2-hour Early Release
March 4 - Student Holiday (Professional Development Day)
March 31 - End of Third Quarter - 2 hour Early Release
Kindergarten Orientation - 2:00 - 3:00 PM
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