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Dear Families,
We are now at the last Friday in February and weather continues to be a mix of spring and winter. This is a good sign that we are heading into spring.
Next week we celebrate Read Across America. We have a fun spirit week planned filled with activities. See below for details.
Please remember that next Thursday is a two-hour early release (3/3), and Friday there is no school for the Staff Development Day (3/4). Our staff will be participating in several professional development sessions.
Have a wonderful 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.
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Our team is headed to state competition. The team placed 4th in the regionals. Our 5th and 6th grade students did an incredible job at the Charlottesville Regional on February 19th. Congratulations and best wishes. |
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 Enthusiasm. Having Enthusiasm means you approach life with excitement and energy. You energize people around you.
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. |
Only two more days left to bid in the PTO's online auction
Would your child like to be the principal of Spring Hill Elementary for a day? Does your family enjoy scavenger hunts, or going to see their favorite professional Washington sports team? If you need ideas for summer camps, how about introducing your child to music, art, soccer or baseball?
These items and MORE are available now in the Bids for Kids auction. Browse the full selection online and keep a close eye on your favorite items over the weekend before bidding closes at 10pm on Sunday night. Happy bidding!
Get ready for Fun Fair
Fun Fair is one of the most exciting days of the year at Spring Hill Elementary! For one Saturday in Spring, our school building is transformed into a carnival with fun for all ages. This school tradition brings smiles to all faces with hours of games, raffles, prizes, and so much more! Get ready for Fun Fair with these 3 easy steps:
- Mark your calendar for the 54th annual Fun Fair: Saturday, March 19th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM!
- VOLUNTEER! Fun Fair needs parent volunteers and students to run our games and activities. Our goal is to have one volunteer per family. Sign up for a volunteer shift on our parent volunteer sign-up page and look for special offers when signing up early!
- Buy your tickets! Tickets are now available online on the PTO website. Buy early and SAVE with early-bird pricing!
New to Spring Hill or wondering which games you'll want to play first? Visit the Fun Fair page on our PTO website to learn EVERYTHING you need to know about Fun Fair!
The Fun Fair Committee will be meeting next Wednesday, March 2, 8:45-10:00 AM in the school cafeteria. All committee members and any volunteers interested in helping with Fun Fair are welcome.
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!
Safe Community Coalition Book Talk
In anticipation of best-selling author Julie Lythcott-Haims’ April visit to McLean to present the talk, “Throw out the Checklisted Childhood: Tips and Strategies for Raising Successful Kids,” McLean psychologists Heather Tedesco, PhD, and Melissa Sporn, PhD, will host a virtual parent book club on Julie’s most-acclaimed book, How to Raise an Adult on Friday, March 18, at noon. Dr. Tedesco and Dr. Sporn will share their thoughts on the aspects of the book that are especially relevant to families in our area.
Find the Zoom link on our website just prior to the event.
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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
April 1 - No School-Teacher Workday
April 4-8 - No School- Spring Break
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