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Dear Families,
Today, we had our American Heart Association Fun Run. Not only did we have fun, our students raised $12,485.65. Thank you to all our families.
Our staff and students did a wonderful job with our annual tornado drill this week. Safety drills are important to help schools analyze their plans and ensure students and staff know what to do in an emergency situation.
Our Family Engagement Survey is coming to your email the afternoon of Sunday, March 13. Please participate—your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS’ practices to best support our students.
Taking this survey will also help strengthen the partnership between your family and our school. When that partnership is strong, students can experience a range of benefits including improved school readiness, higher student achievement, and better social skills and behavior.
FCPS is partnering with independent firm K12 Insight to administer the survey, and it will be available in eight languages. For more information, please watch this short video from Superintendent Brabrand and visit the Family Engagement Survey webpage. Your voice matters!
Have a wonderful weekend!
In accordance with the Code of Virginia 22.1-274.2 each school in FCPS will have stock albuterol inhalers and valved holding chambers available to be administered to K-12 students with no known history of asthma who are believed to be having a respiratory emergency.
Stock albuterol inhalers are not to be administered to the following:
- Students below the age of four
- Staff
- Visitors
The stock albuterol inhalers will be administered by school board employees (to include local health department employees assigned to public schools) who have received training in the administration of albuterol inhalers.
This Sunday, March 13, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark.
Help your child stay safe by having him or her wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run or dart into the street or cross between parked cars.
SEL Screener (K-6 students)
The spring SEL screener testing window will open on April 12th and run through May 6th. If you prefer your child not participate in the SEL screener, please fill out the opt-out form located here(https://www.fcps.edu/node/43941). Parents that already submitted an opt-out form do not need to submit a new opt-out form.
Teachers set the specific dates for testing in their classes. If you do not want your student to take part in the SEL screener, please return the opt-out form to your child’s teacher.
More information, including a short video about the SEL screener in FCPS and the screener questions, can be found on the SEL Screener webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/43892). Please contact Amy Briggs (arbriggs@fcps.edu) , assistant principal, with any questions or concerns.
Next Week’s Positivity Trait is Love of Learning. Love of learning means you master new topics on your own or in school.
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. |
Are you ready for Fun Fair?
Fun Fair is just around the corner (March 19th!!) and we are SO excited! Now is the time to buy tickets, sign-up to volunteer and find out how you can create a Candy Clock creation.
Get your tickets!
Online ticket sales end March 11th, but students and parents can still buy discounted tickets next week, before and after school:
Before school: Front lobby, March 14-18
After school: Outside Door 7, March 14-17
Volunteer!
We still need adult/parent volunteers to help manage some of our favorite games. Games without parent volunteers may have to be shut down. Find a buddy and volunteer to work a shift together to maximize the fun! Not sure what to volunteer for? Visit our Guide to Fun Fair page.
New this year - Candy Clock!
Introducing Candy Clock! 12 dancers will stand on a “clock” on the floor and dance around the dial. When the music stops and a number is called, the dancer on the winning number chooses a candy wreath or necklace as a prize!
Earn 15 FREE Fun Fair tickets when you create and donate 2 or more candy creations. Visit our Candy Clock page to learn all about this fun and sweet new tradition!
Register Now for the FCPS Virtual Special Education Conference on March 26
FCPS’s 17th Annual Special Education Conference will be held virtually on Saturday, March 26, with a combination of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (recorded) sessions supporting the conference's theme: Bringing our Inclusive Community Together: Affirming, Assessing, Advancing. Welcoming ceremonies, guest speakers, FCPS presentations, and an exhibit hall are included. Registration for this free conference is now open online.
- Parents and community members will be able to register online.
- FCPS educators, administrators, and preservice teachers will be able to register online and earn recertification points for attending the conference.
- Individuals needing foreign language interpretation (Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, and Korean), American Sign Language (ASL), or Cued Language Transliterator (CLT) interpreters for the live sessions may request this on the registration form.
For questions please contact specialedconf@fcps.edu.
Visit the Special Education Conference webpage for more information and to register.
From the Healthy Minds Blog: Assisting Children in Developing a Healthy Self-Esteem
Self-esteem and self-concept gradually develop over time, beginning at a very young age. As children grow and develop, they begin to examine their abilities, become more independent, and assimilate information and feedback from others. Self-esteem can be defined as the evaluation of self, and it includes feelings of overall happiness and satisfaction, as well as how important one feels. Support from others is deemed important in children's development of a healthy self-esteem.
The Healthy Minds Blog has some tips and strategies that parents and teachers can implement to build self-esteem and prevent a low self-concept in children.
Prepare your Child for Kindergarten
Don’t miss out on a great educational opportunity!
Enroll in our program for parents of preschoolers; prepare your 2, 3 or 4 year old child for a successful experience in kindergarten and beyond.
Supplies, books, and curriculum activity packets are all FREE!
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March 19 - Fun Fair
March 30 - Band Concert - 7PM
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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