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UPCOMING DATES:
Wed. 3/30 @ 4-7pm - COVID vaccine clinic @ Hollin Meadows Elementary
Thurs. 3/31 - 2-hour Early Release
Fri. 4/1 - Teacher Work Day NO SCHOOL
4/4 - 4/8 - Spring Break NO SCHOOL
Fri. 4/22 - Yearbook order deadline
Mon. 4/25 - PTA meeting *in person and online
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PTA Board vacancies for 2022-2023
Fortunately, many of our current PTA Board members have agreed to serve one more term, but we are always looking for more volunteers to share the load! We are specifically seeking candidates for the following 4 positions:
* President-Elect: Help the PTA Board develop the budget, calendar, and strategy for the 2022-2023 school-year and assist with special projects, as needed. The President-Elect is a 2-year term with the understanding you will serve as President in 2023-2024.
* Secretary: Attend and maintain a record of the minutes for all PTA Meetings during the 2022-2023 school-year.
* Treasurer: Help keep the books for our PTA. This does not need to be someone with a finance background, and our most recent treasurer revamped and simplified the system this year!
* VP of Volunteers: Help ensure our PTA has a wide variety of volunteers for school events and PTA fundraisers! Assist various event chairs in volunteer coordination.
If you are interested in any of these positions or simply want to find out more, please contact the Nominating Committee at: avalasco@gmail.com
PTA Membership meeting - 4/25 - in person and online
Our upcoming PTA meeting will include a presentation by FCPS Board Member Karen Corbett Sanders.
Family Resource Center Needs
Our Family Resource Center is in need of the following donations for our pre-school 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!
Yearbook Orders - Due 4/22
SLES 2021-2022 yearbooks are available for preorder now! Yearbooks are $23 from now until 4/22/2022. Order online today at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob
(School code: 13197822)
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!!
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 provide you with 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:
Family Engagement Survey Closes on April 3rd
We value your opinion so much that we are sending out a special reminder for you to complete the FCPS Family Engagement Survey by Sunday, April 3rd.
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.
We honor your opinion and commitment to your child and our schools!
Click here for a direct link to the survey: https://survey.k12insight.com/survey1.aspx?k=RQsRXVWUsXXsPsPsP&lang=0
Month of the Military Child (Spirit Week) – Mon. 4/18 – Fri. 4/22
Currently, over 14,000 military-connected youth call FCPS home. Each year our nation designates April as the Month of the Military Child to recognize and thank children from military families for the sacrifices they make living the military lifestyle. Celebrating the Month of the Military Child provides a powerful opportunity to raise awareness and build support to help these children meet the unique challenges they face! It is an opportunity to recognize and thank military children and youth for their heroism, character, courage, sacrifices, and continued resilience.
Show your support by dressing up each day!
Monday, April 18: Pajama Day (We sleep soundly because of those who protect our nation)
Tuesday, April 19: Crazy Camo Day (Represent your military branch and wear your camo)
Wednesday, April 20: Purple Up! Day (Wear purple to honor all our military branches working together)
Thursday, April 21: Career Day (There are so many careers to explore in the military!)
Friday, April 22: RED Friday (Remember Everyone Deployed)
School COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic –Hollin Meadows Elementary School on 3/30 @ 4 –7 pm
Fairfax Health District and Fairfax County Public Schools are hosting school-located COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children ages 5-11 years old. All children, including those who attend private schools or are home-schooled, are welcome. No appointment is necessary, as registration will take place on-site. Visit https://www.vaccines.gov/ to find other vaccination locations nearby.
Meal Kit Distribution for Spring Break – Mount Vernon High School @ 8:30 am–10 am, Building Door # 4
All FCPS students (regardless of age) are eligible for free meals and other county children (18) years and under. Parents/caregivers picking up meal kits for children should let staff know how many children’s meals they need. In preparation for spring break when schools are closed, the following plan is in place:
- March 30, 2022: Additional meals (4 days of breakfast and lunch, along with 14 days of afternoon snack and supper meals) will be served in one meal kit.
- April 6, 2022: Meal Kit Distribution is canceled.
- April 13, 2022: Regular Meal Kit distribution resumes.
For more information and locations of the meal kit sites, visit:
https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/food
Park Authority Spring Break Camps – Mon. 4/4 – Fri. 4/8 @ 9 am – 4 pm Spring break is an excellent time to try out a new activity or learn a new skill. Campers can choose from sports, performing arts, nature, arts and crafts, and STEM camps. The Park Authority also offers specialty camps such as cooking, sewing, chess, robotics, pottery, etc.
Click here to register online: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/camps/
Deadline for Historical Marker Contest Extended to April 30th
The 2022 Historical Marker Project will focus on the Black/African American experience. The project aims to reveal narratives and oral histories of Fairfax County’s African American communities, whose rich history, culture, and accomplishments are underrepresented in our history books.
All students from K-12 (public, private, homeschooled, etc.), classrooms, and youth groups can submit suggested topics for new Historical Markers throughout Fairfax County. These markers should commemorate an event, person, or location of historical significance within the county.
Click here to submit an entry: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/historical-marker-project
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
This newsletter is available in multiple languages:
For a translated version of this newsletter, click here: https://stratfordlandinges.fcps.edu/aggregator/sources/3# Then, click on one of the blue translation buttons to select the preferred language. Para obtener una versión traducida de este boletín, haga clic aquí: https://stratfordlandinges.fcps.edu/aggregator/sources/3# Luego, haga clic en uno de los botones azules de traducción para seleccionar el idioma preferido.
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