Springfield Estates ES News You Choose #45 - April 22, 2022

Military Child Breakfast

It was such a busy and fun week at SEES! On Tuesday, we had a breakfast for our military children (see above). On Wednesday, our Run Club celebrated their final run. Thursday brought the 1st Annual Cardboard Challenge. Yoga and biking skills class started this week as well.

April 24 = Yearbook Deadline

Date Reminders

  • April 24: New deadline for yearbook orders! Click here to order - our school code is 5582422.
  • April 25-29:  Kindness Sprit Week (details below). 
  • May 3:  PTA Meeting, 6:00 PM (virtual). 
  • May 4:  Partners in Print, 6:00 PM (details coming soon). 
  • May 21:  Beautification Day (details below).
  • May 25:  Band Concert, 7:00 PM. 
  • May 26: Strings Concert, 7:00 PM.
  • May 30:  Memorial Day Holiday.  School will be closed for staff and students
  • June 7:  PTA meeting, 6:00 PM (virtual).
  • June 10:  Last Day of School/Two-Hour Early Release. Students will be released at 2:05 PM

Bus Delay Resources

When an FCPS school bus is delayed for between 10 and 30 minutes, a notification is posted online.  For delays longer than 30 minutes, an E-notify message is sent out by Transportation to families.  Parents/guardians are also encouraged to use the Here Comes the Bus app to track their student's bus.


Kindness Spirit Week:  

  • Monday (4/25): Hats off to our school heroes -  teachers, office staff, custodians, cafeteria workers, and administrators! Students wear a hat as a symbol of thanks.
  • Tuesday (4/26): Let kindness shine! Wear sparkles, bright colors, and/or  sequins.
  • Wednesday (4/27): Being kind is no sweat! Wear workout clothes.
  • Thursday (4/28): Kindness is my super power! Wear superhero clothes.
  • Friday (4/29): Double the kindness!. Twin up with a classmate or staff member. 

Beautification Day Volunteers Needed

Do you like to garden!  We could use your help!  The SEES Beautification Day is Saturday, May 21 at SEES from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and we will need volunteers! We will be working on our outdoor garden areas by weeding mulching and planting.  If you're interested in helping, please email Megan Brooks at mjbrooks@fcps.edu.  


Furniture Assembly Volunteers Needed 

We have received a number of standing desks that need to be put together.  If you have time to build even one of them, please contact Megan Brooks at mjbrooks@fcps.edu.    


From Our PTA

Officer Candidates Urgently Needed for PTA!  We are looking for candidates for officer positions for the PTA Board for the 2022-2023 school year.  We must have officers in order for the PTA to move forward and continue helping SEES! All interested candidates can contact  Amy Sheldon at aksheldon@gmail.com.