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UPCOMING DATES:
Tues. 4/19 - Camo Day
Wed. 4/20 - Purple Up! Day
Thurs. 4/21 - Career Day
Fri. 4/22 - Wear RED Day
Fri. 4/22 - Yearbook order deadline
Sat. 4/23 - Garden volunteer day
Mon. 4/25 @ 7pm - PTA meeting *in person and online
Wed. 4/27 @ 4pm - D3 Showcase auditions
Thurs. 4/28 - Class picture day
Thurs. 4/28 @ 4pm - D3 Showcase auditions
Fri. 4/29 - Purple Up! Day
Fri. 4/29 @ 5:30 - Spring Fling on the blacktop
Thurs. 5/26 - D3 Showcase @ Sandburg Auditorium
5/30 - Memorial Day - No School
Fri. 6/3 - 6th grade picnic during school day
Thurs. 6/9 - 6th grade promotion @ Sandburg Auditorium
Fri. 6/10 - Last Day of School
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Yearbook Orders - Last Day to Order is 4/22
The deadline to purchase your copy(ies) of the SLES 2021-2022 yearbook is Friday, 4/22/2022. That's it--no other opportunities to buy a copy after that so....get your copy TODAY! Order online 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.
Garden Volunteers Wanted - Sat. 4/23, shifts available throughout the day
Please come join the Garden Committee at Stratford on Saturday April 23 to help beautify our garden! We will be there morning through early afternoon, so come by whenever you are available!
Sign up is below. If you would like to help out but are not free on Saturday, we also need people to shop for plants, or dig them up from donors in our community, before the 23rd (don't pay attention to the date for this in the sign-up - you can do this at your leisure)!
Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4caea929a4ff2-sles1
PTA Membership meeting - 4/25 @ 7pm - in person and online
Our upcoming PTA meeting will include a presentation by FCPS Board Member Karen Corbett Sanders and visits to the school garden. We will also announce the slate of nominees for next year’s PTA Board (nominees will be elected at the May meeting).
Please spread the word for rising Kindergarten families
Register for Kindergarten: https://stratfordlandinges.fcps.edu/student-services/student-registration
We are so excited to welcome our newest Dolphins to our school. Two events will happen this summer to help with the transition to elementary school:
Orientation - August 9, 2022, 9-10am: This event will be an opportunity for parents and caregivers to come to the school and learn more about what your student will be learning this year. Come meet the kindergarten team and our school's administration.
Jump Start - August 10 & 11, 2022, 9-11am: We are excited to welcome the students to school on these two days to explore our kindergarten classrooms, meet the teachers and make new friends.
2022 SLES D3 Showcase - Auditions Apr 27 & 28 @ SLES
Showcase event: May 26th @ Sandburg MS
The 2022 Dynamic, Diverse Dolphin (D3) Showcase is back — show your fellow dolphins your own unique personality! Singers, story-tellers, poets, magicians, comedians, gymnasts, rappers, dancers, athletes — showcase just about anything you can think of! Please keep acts to 2 minutes and 10 seconds in length. Auditions will be held between two days (April 27 & 28) directly after school in the cafeteria, starting at 4pm. A parent or guardian must be present at auditions, rehearsals, and the show.
Sign Up Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe45h1nJBL6NWHCVcmDkNOcZYrPjL9riU3o-xWFiu9yUpCMKA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR13Mdt82FzU1F0Ds1aJyTrpMClh0BJiylrZsLNQ7qKqf0-5rYxoHO7dRnQ
Questions or more info? Kristin Lupton: kristin.lupton@gmail.com Gail Jones: jones146@yahoo.com
Spring Class Photos on 4/28 during the school day
Class photos will be taken on Thurs. 4/28. Families should direct what they want their child to do for the class photo on April 28:
- Take the photo with their mask on
- Take the mask off briefly for the class photo
- Not participate in the class photo
Teachers will not be expected to follow up with families to verify family choices for the class photo.
Spring Fling April 29 5:30-7:30pm
Spring Fling is back and in person! Bring a picnic blanket and join us on the SLES blacktop for music, cotton candy, basket raffles and more! You can bring your own picnic or order Chick-Fil-A sandwiches for the family using this link: https://slpta.org/product/chick-fil-a/. We need volunteers to make this event a success! Please sign up here https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/10670187626025600108/false#/invitation
Gear Up For Spring in Our Spiritwear Store!
More than 100 new items have been added to our spiritwear store, including items specifically for "Future Dolphins!" Don't see a size, color or style you want? Email Gretchen at communications@slpta.org with your requests. Order here: https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/stratford-landing-elementary-school
Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony Thurs, 6/9, 6pm @ Sandburg Auditorium
Mark your Calendars, sixth grade families! The 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony will occur on Thursday, June 9th, 2022 at 6 pm in the Carl Sandburg Middle School auditorium. A small reception will follow. More details will be forthcoming closer to that date.
Additionally, the 6th grade class picnic will be on Friday June 3rd. Students will be transported by bus to Fort Hunt Park for games, music, pizza and more!
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)
And don’t forget to wear your PURPLE every other Friday in April to support our military children!
Military Families After School Meetup - Wednesday, April 20 4-5pm
SLES military students and families are invited to join us in the school cafeteria for a short craft followed by a sweet treat on the blacktop as we celebrate Month of the Military Child. Pre-registration is required using the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdshwRmKdxyI1RiQ2pCRXfmym2qr21WJeMkon7-I7sJlkQtAg/viewform
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!
***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:
Mount Vernon District Environment Expo – Sat. 4/23 from 10 am – 2 pm Come out to Fort Hunt Park on Saturday, April 23 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for the 4th Annual Mount Vernon District Environment Expo. This FREE family-friendly festival will feature loads of activities and exhibitors sharing information about climate action, environmental challenges we face, and solutions we can participate in to make Fairfax County and the world at large a healthier, more sustainable place.
Attendees will be treated to workshops, live music, live reptile and owl demonstrations, nature walks, giveaways, solar cooking and robot demonstrations, and more.
Learn more online and mark your calendar for this fantastic event: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon/4th-annual-environment-expo-get-outdoors-learn-and-do
Special Education Conference – Recorded Presentations Now Available In case you missed it, the 17th Annual Special Education Conference was held Saturday, March 26, and featured presentations supporting the conference’s theme: Bringing our Inclusive Community Together: Affirming, Assessing, Advancing.
Follow this link to view the recorded presentations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGuzwjaWS1ppGA4Uchlh8qoxelhrGi6A6
Free Webinars for PreK-2 Families – Fri. 4/22 and Fri. 5/20 @ 10 am - 11:30 am The Supporting Early Learners: Growing the Caregiver’s Toolbox Webinars:
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. Register now to learn more about how self-regulation, executive functioning, and routines can help your children learn and develop. Featured speakers include:
- 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
To register for these free webinars, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczHs1A7GJDcDRL4lQYHz0U8mH4_SlDJRbfSw4oxyRYo2PR8g/viewform
Online Tutoring Service is Now Available FCPS students now have unlimited access to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Student participation is optional, and parents/guardians can opt their student(s) out of accessing the services. Detailed information and FAQs are available on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/online-tutoring-services
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:
Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu.
Summer Camps Enrolling Now!
Camp Fairfax: This full-day program for rising 1st through 7th graders features exciting opportunities in outdoor adventures, performing arts, sports and recreation, visual arts, science, engineering, and much more!
Click here to learn more: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/office-for-children/camp-fairfax
Fairfax Park Authority Camps: Park Authority camps will provide opportunities for new experiences where kids grow and develop socially, physically, and cognitively.
To see a full list of their camps, click here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sites/parks/files/assets/documents/camps/2022-camp-guide.pdf
Special Needs Summer Camps: The FCPS Parent Resource Center 2022 Special Needs Summer Camp Guide is available and provides a comprehensive list of activities. The guide can be found here: https://padlet.com/prc9/SNsummercamp. Please contact the camps directly for fees and availability.
Rec-PAC: The 2022 Rec-PAC registration will begin on April 18th. This is a six-week, structured recreation program operated by the Fairfax County Park Authority that focuses on leisure skills designed for elementary school children.
Click here for additional information: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec-pac.
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 language you prefer. Para obtener una versión traducida de este boletín, haga clic aquí:
https://stratfordlandinges.fcps.edu/aggregator/sources/3#
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