UPCOMING DATES:
Wed. 3/16 @ 5:30pm - ‘Evening Brew’ coffee with SLES Administration
Fri. 3/18 @ 4:30pm - COVID vaccine clinic offered @ Hybla Valley Elem.
Sat. 3/23 @ 1:30pm - County Spelling Bee @ Lake Braddock Secondary
Sat. 3/26 @ 9am - Virtual Special Ed Conference
Thurs. 3/31 - 2-hour Early Release
Fri. 4/1 - Teacher Work Day NO SCHOOL
4/4 - 4/8 - Spring Break NO SCHOOL
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Principal Coffee Wed. 3/16 @ 5:30pm
To provide structured time to engage with parents and caregivers, the SLES administration team will be hosting a family coffee hour. This is an opportunity for families to ask questions, provide feedback, seek clarifications and learn more about our work with students and staff here at SLES.
Wed. 3/16 @ 5:30-6:30pm - evening brew coffee
SLPTA Membership Meeting
Wed. 3/16 @ 7pm
After the Principal's Coffee, join us for the SLES PTA Board Meeting online. We will vote on the 2022-23 Nominating Committee and discuss plans for Spring Fling.
Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/nkb-keum-ati
Or dial: (US) +1 620-508-2577 PIN: 230 274 420# More phone numbers: https://meet.google.com/tel/nkb-keum-ati?pin=1034903512624
Family Resource Center Needs
Our Family Resource Center is in need of the following donations for our pre-school students and older students: - Pull-ups in sizes 2-3T, 3-5T, 6 L/XL - Preschool size clothes and shoes- new or gently used - Pants in youth sizes 10-16; YL, XL, XXL - new or gently used Please place items in the red bins outside of the front office. Thank you!
Spelling Bee News
From the SLES Spelling Bee: Champion — Grace B. (6th Grade), 1st Runner-Up — William S. (5th Grade), 2nd Runner-Up — Benjamin W. (6th Grade)
Championship word — Hodad
Congratulations to all participants on a job well done! We couldn’t be more proud of our enthusiastic young spellers. Our Bee champion cannot attend the Fairfax County Spelling Bee on March 20th, so our 1st Runner-Up, William, will be representing SLES at the competition. Congratulations to them both!
Let’s go William!
If you’re interested in attending the Fairfax County Spelling Bee on Sat. 3/20@1:30pm:
Come support William and the other spellers at the Lake Braddock Secondary School auditorium at 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA 22015. FCPS health protocols will be in place - masks are optional. Please enter through Door 14.
There will be periodic breaks during the competition, no refreshments will be sold, food and drink are NOT allowed in the auditorium, and absolute silence must be maintained during the competition. This event is NOT suitable for very young children.
SLES Military Family News
If you are a military family who has recently PCSd to the area, welcome! We want to make sure you stay connected. Please send an email to military@slpta.org so you can be added to our SLES Military Families distribution list. We look forward to hearing from you.
MCEC Call for the Arts Contest – Submissions Due by March 20th
The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) invites all military-connected children in grades K-12 to share their interpretations of what it means to be a military-connected child through art. Reflections can include all forms of visual art, poetry, and or photography. This year’s theme is CELEBRATION! A winner will be selected from each grade category (K-5, 6-8, and 9-12) and awarded a $100 Amazon gift card and invitation to attend the MCEC Global Summit in Washington, D.C.! For more information or to apply, visit: https://www.militarychild.org/programs/the-call-for-the-arts
If you are a military family who has recently PCSd to the area, welcome! We want to make sure you stay connected. Please send an email to military@slpta.org so you can be added to our SLES Military Families distribution list. We look forward to hearing from you.
Running is Elementary - Register by Mon. 3/23 @ 5pm
Does your child like track & field? Running Is Elementary is a collaborative effort by parents and high school athletes to teach elementary students the basics of track and field. Practices will be held after school on Mondays at Stratford Landing. SLES PARENTS, WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN! Stratford will compete against neighboring schools: Waynewood, Fort Hunt and Belle View.
Practice Dates (Mondays): 3/28; 4/11; 4/18; 4/25- after school @4-5 PM @SLES
Meet Day: Tues. 5/3, 4:30 PM @WPHS
For more info, to register and/or volunteer, please visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9l9FvE9cbVBso5v0pTwKpcVko8ADKt4ifdSCLE5vebh_ecg/viewform
20 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED BY MARCH 15TH
Have Questions? email: community@slpta.org or treasurer@slpta.org
Yearbook Orders - Due 4/25/2022
SLES 2021-2022 yearbooks are available for preorder now! Yearbooks are $23 from now until 4/25/2022. Order online today at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob
(School code: 13197822)
Yearbook Donations – SLES Care & Share
Interested in donating a yearbook to SLES Care & Share?
If you have already ordered a yearbook for your child:
* Go to https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order
* Enter school code 13197822. For the first and last name, enter “Donation”. Choose any grade.
* Complete order. (Note: you can also donate additional money to your order. These funds will be applied to donated yearbooks.)
If you have not already ordered a yearbook for your child:
* Go to https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order
* Enter your child’s name and school code 13197822.
* Choose the options for your child’s yearbook.
* At the bottom of the order page, please include your donation under “Donation to School”. These funds will be applied towards the donation of yearbooks to the Care & Share Program.
***Volunteer***
Next school year seems far away - but we need your help for the 2022-23 PTA! The PTA board transitions in late spring in preparation for the next school year and we are currently looking for parent volunteers to join our team for the 22-23 school year.
Do your kids love our PTA-sponsored after-school programs and events like Rock N Run, Spelling Bee, Bingo Night, Spring Fling and Talent Show? We will need help heading these committees next year to make the events happen!
We are also searching for leadership for our military group and a room parent coordinator.
You can help ensure the continued success of our wonderful PTA by volunteering for a committee with a minimal time commitment.
No previous PTA leadership experience is necessary.
Sign up coming out soon of the opportunities to volunteer for next year!!
Interested in volunteering? Questions? Please email Nicole Chandler at volunteers@slpta.org
Family Liaison and Community News
Hello SLES Families! This is Andrea Howard, your family liaison. I’m here to help you get the information and assistance you need to support your child at home and ensure your child’s success in school. Here are some great resources and upcoming events I’d like to share with you:
Care & Share at Stratford Landing – Family Resource Center (Room B152) The goal of our PTA-sponsored Care & Share program is to make sure all children thrive in school, regardless of their family income. This program provides students and their families with school supplies and basic necessities. The donated items listed below are available now and housed in Stratford Landing’s Family Resource Center located in Mrs. Howard’s office, Room B152.
- New or gently used children’s clothing in a variety of sizes (coats, pants, sweaters, gloves, underwear, socks, beanies)
- School supplies (pens, pencils, notebooks, crayons, backpacks, lunch bags)
- Non-perishable food
- Toiletries (toilet paper, laundry pods, paper towels, toothbrushes/toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner, disinfecting wipes, trash bags)
- Reusable water bottles
If your family is in need and would like to schedule a pick-up, please get in touch with our family liaison, Andrea Howard, at 703-619-3690 or ahoward@fcps.edu.
Interested in donating and contributing to the Care & Share program? Please reach out to our PTA Care & Share Coordinator, Kim Fazio, at kfazio@mcenearney.com, or fill out the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lbp0U4-yAj2wp10fWFpYHUKvQbW-Cq5YMm_04gbgMCM/viewform?edit_requested=true
Spring Break and Summer Camps Enrolling Now! Fairfax Park Authority camps are designed for families needing full days of fun or those interested in just a few hours of hands-on activities. Students who qualify for Free and Reduced Meals can attend tuition-free.
To see a full list of the Spring and Summer camps, click here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sites/parks/files/assets/documents/camps/2022-camp-guide.pdf
The Special Needs Summer Camp Guide 2022 is still in progress and will be available soon.
Virtual Special Education Conference – Sat. 3/26 @ 9am This virtual event will feature guest speakers that are well-known in the community and will cover a variety of high-interest topics for parents, FCPS educators, and administrators. The presentations will be a combination of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (recorded) sessions supporting the conference’s theme: Bringing our Inclusive Community Together: Affirming, Assessing, Advancing. To learn more about the event, and to register for the sessions, please visit the conference website: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/special-education-instruction/special-education-conference-2022
In-Person Tax Preparation Site – Gerry Hyland Government Center @ 8350 Richmond Hwy Tax season is upon us and the April 15th deadline will be here before we know it! Free tax preparation help is available for families through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA).
Click here to schedule an appointment: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0548ada623a5fa7-vita3
Family Engagement Survey is Now Open – Make Your Voice Heard! On March 13th, you should have received an email from Fairfax County Public Schools via K12 Insight regarding FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey. Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve our practices to best support our students. All responses are confidential. Taking this survey will help strengthen the partnership between your family and your 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. The survey is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Chinese, Urdu, Farsi, and Amharic. The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, April 3rd. For a direct link to the survey, click here: https://survey.k12insight.com/survey1.aspx?k=RQsRXVWUsXXsPsPsP&lang=0
Please visit the Family Engagement Survey webpage for more information:
https://www.fcps.edu/family-engagement-survey-2021-22
School COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic – Fri. 3/18 @ 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: Hybla Valley Elementary School, 3415 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22306 Fairfax Health District and Fairfax County Public Schools are hosting school-located COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children ages 5-11 years old. Attendees are not required to be a student at that school. All children, including those who attend private schools or are home-schooled, are welcome. Only the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine that is approved for children ages 5-11 will be offered. Adult vaccines will also be available. All vaccinations are free, and no appointment is necessary, as registration will take place on-site.
Please visit https://www.vaccines.gov/ to find other vaccination locations nearby or call Fairfax County Health Department’s vaccine call center at 703-324-7404.
Early Literacy Programs – Virtual Class Schedule for Spring is Now Available The Early Literacy Programs are free and interactive parent and child programs. Instructors provide information, demonstrations, resources, literacy support, and the opportunity for parents and children to engage in early literacy activities together. The programs are available in African-Heritage/English, Arabic/English, Spanish, and Korean. For information about a specific program and list of contacts, visit: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/family-engagement/early-literacy-programs
If you have any questions or need help registering for any of these events, please contact the Family Liaison, Andrea Howard, at 703-619-3690 or ahoward@fcps.edu. Mrs. Howard speaks English and Spanish. Please visit the SLES Family Liaison homepage for additional information and resources: https://stratfordlandinges.fcps.edu/student-services/family-liaison
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