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Dear Spring Hill Families,
We welcomed our students back into the building this week after a relaxing spring break. Our students and teachers are ready to tackle the 4th quarter and finish the school year off on a strong note. Today, we celebrated our first annual Autism Walk. It was a great way to end our week.
Last week, our custodial staff put together our new picnic tables under the tent – just in time to enjoy the great weather. We are looking forward to using our outdoor space.
As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to our administrative team.
We are pleased to announce that students now have unlimited access to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Tutor.com is available 24/7, through online voice or text chat, and in your student’s preferred language. Student participation is optional and parents/guardians can opt their students out of accessing the service. You can learn more about Tutor.com on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website.
Students will be able to access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following instructional videos: elementary video and secondary video. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu.
This new service will help many of our students complete assignments, better understand classroom lessons, and be successful.
To limit the spread of COVID-19 and to keep schools open safely, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has been providing a COVID-19 screening and diagnostic testing program to students and staff as part of its layered prevention strategies.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the community level for Fairfax County is currently classified as low; this classification has continued for the past month. In addition, Fairfax Health District COVID-19 Vaccination Status indicates that more than 70% of all Fairfax Health Districts residents have been fully vaccinated (defined by receiving two of a two-dose vaccine or one of a single-dose vaccine). More than 80% of residents have received one COVID-19 vaccine dose. Vaccination rates by age group indicates that more than 50% of students ages 5-11 and more than 90% of students ages 12-17 have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 Vaccinations are free and available at various locations in our community.
Based on these metrics and CDC guidance, FCPS will discontinue the following prevention strategies on April 22, 2022:
If students or employees have symptoms and need to get tested, the following options are available:
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COVID-19 Testing is available at various sites throughout Fairfax County and the state.
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At-Home Test Kits - Students leaving the school CARE Room with symptoms of illness are provided an at-home test kit.
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Test-To-Stay Program - In partnership with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), FCPS is providing access to the Test-To-Stay program for students who have been identified as a close contact when an outbreak has been declared. This program is available to any student who meets eligibility criteria and whose parent/legal guardian has provided consent for their participation.
Thank you for your patience as we navigate through the late stages of the pandemic together.
Read about the latest events happening at Spring HIll. Check out our blog page to see pictures and videos.
Next Week’s Positivity Trait is Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence. Appreciation of beauty and excellence is the ability to identify and enjoy that which is admirable in the world. There are three types of goodness in which positive psychology focuses: physical beauty (e.g. a sunset, song, or building); an exceptional skill or talent; and moral goodness (e.g. a character strength). Appreciation of beauty can generate awe; appreciation of a skill can generate admiration; and appreciation of moral goodness can generate moral elevation. All of these feelings (awe, admiration, and moral elevation) help us forget ourselves and find increased joy and meaning in the world.
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. |
Join the 2022-23 PTO Executive Board
The PTO is seeking volunteers to lead our PTO in the next school year. Think you'd make a great addition to our leadership team? We're seeking energetic candidates for the following roles: - President - President Elect - Secretary - Jr. VP of Technology - VP of Fundraising - Bids for Kids Chair - Fun Fair Chair.
The PTO works to directly benefit the students at Spring Hill Elementary. Our parents and teachers work together to provide educational enrichment programs, family fun events, fundraising for school equipment & technology, faculty support, field trips, after school activities, and much more. If you'd like to join our team next year or find out more about these volunteer opportunities, please email our president, Jennifer McCarthy
Supporting Early Learners: Growing the Caregiver’s Toolbox: A Webinar for PreK-2 Families
- 4/22/22: Supporting Healthy Habits & Routines in Early Learners
- 5/20/22: Growing through Tough Moments in Early Learners
There are so many ways children learn and develop throughout early childhood. Relationships, habits, and even challenges can become rich opportunities to teach and foster lifelong learning and skills for our children. Learn more about how self-regulation, executive functioning, and routines can help your children learn and develop.
- Laura Thieman, LCSW, MPH, RPT- FCPS Social Worker Supervisor, Region 3
- Amy Sheldon, MEd, MSW, LCSW - FCPS Preschool Mental Health Clinician, Early Childhood Assessment Team
- Lori Kraden, FCPS Educational Specialist, Behavior Intervention Services
Fridays 10-11:30 a.m.
Register for Supporting Early Learners: Growing the Caregiver’s Toolbox: A Webinar for PreK-2 Families
Flash Forward: Postsecondary Education and Employment Options for Students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and their Families
Flash Forward will provide students with IEPs and their families an introduction to options after high school. Representatives from postsecondary and adult education, employment. community programs and services will be available.
Schedule:
6:30-7:30 p.m. Information Tables
7:30-7:45 p.m. Overview of Postsecondary options
7:45-8:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions
- College and Education Options: For students planning to continue their education in a two or four-year college
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Alternatives to College, after High School: For students interested in employment and workforce development - highlights include military, apprenticeship, trade school, gap year, and employment.
Tuesday, April 26, 2022, Woodson High School
Register for Flash Forward: Postsecondary Education and Employment Options for Students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and their Families
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April 21 - Chorus Concert - 7PM
April 28 - Band Concert - 7PM
May 30 - Memorial Day (No School)
June 8th - 6th Grade Party
June 9th - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
June 10 - Last Day of School (early release)
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