UPCOMING DATES:
Mon. 4/25 @ 7pm - TONIGHT *Virtual* PTA meeting
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
5/2 - 5/6 - Teacher Appreciation Week
Fri. 5/20 @ 7pm *DATE CHANGE!! - D3 Showcase @ Sandburg Auditorium
5/30 - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
Fri. 6/3 - 6th grade picnic during school day
Thurs. 6/9 @ 6pm - 6th grade promotion @ Sandburg Auditorium
Fri. 6/10 - Last Day of School *early release
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PTA Membership Meeting - 4/25 @ 7pm - VIRTUAL ONLY
VIRTUAL PTA Meeting TONIGHT!
You DON'T want to miss our Virtual PTA Meeting this Monday, April 25.
- School Board Member Karen Corbett Sanders will be our special guest to take your questions about the latest at FCPS.
- We’ll have updates about Spring Fling, D3, Teacher Appreciation Week, and the refresh underway in our beautiful SLES Discovery Garden!
- The PTA Nominating Committee will present their report for your 2022-2023 PTA Board Member nominees! Learn more about the candidates for next year!
PTA Membership Meeting
Monday, Apr 25 · 7–8 PM
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wyv-qjpd-gxc
Or dial: +1 662-912-6126 PIN: 519368133
More phone numbers:
https://meet.google.com/tel/wyv-qjpd-gxc?pin=6947212534170
Spring Fling THIS FRIDAY, 4/29 5:30-7:30pm on the Blacktop - Chick-Fil-A order deadline is TONIGHT!!!!
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/. The order deadline is TONIGHT (Monday)!!
We need parent & 6th-grade volunteers to make this event a success! 6th graders can earn service hours for their time. Please sign up here https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/10670187626025600108/false#/invitation
2022 SLES D3 Showcase - Auditions Apr 27 & 28 @ SLES
Showcase event: May 20th @ 7pm @ Sandburg MS **DATE CHANGE!!!!!!!!!
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.
If your child is interested in participating and has not signed up, or you have any questions please contact:
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.
Teacher Appreciation Week May 2-6
Come help us appreciate and celebrate our fabulous Stratford Landing teachers and staff throughout Teacher Appreciation Week May 2-6! The PTA has come up with a week full of treats for our SLES staff.
Monday: Relax and rejuvenate! 10-minute massage for teachers and staff.
Tuesday: Staff lunch on us!! Taco Bar catered by Moe’s.
Wednesday: Wake up well! Staff breakfast in the lounge from our local 7-11.
Thursday: Candy Bar break! Staff will be treated to an assortment of sweet treats in the teacher’s lounge.
Friday: Celebrate!! Fri-yay pizza party for the whole staff from Toppers.
Students and parents, here's how you can show your teachers and support staff the love all week long:
Think about what makes our teachers and assistants awesome. Take the time to write down your thoughts and share them with your educators. Don't forget our specials teachers!
Students can drop by the Appreciation Station at the entrance each morning and write notes to the wonderful staff who have impacted their school days.
We are also asking for contributions for the Staff Candy Bar. Please send donations to school no later than Wednesday, 5/4. Donations will be collected in a box in the front office.
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.
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!
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 for 2022-2023!
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:
SIBSHOP Workshop – Sat. 5/14 from 9 am – 12 pm
The Sibshop workshops are designed for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs. The children in attendance will get a chance to share their experiences, receive peer support, play games, and celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs. This workshop will be held in person at the Providence Community Center.
Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOjJ6LlIjJ4Sqd3IlYDxkEp9mqI1g8WzUHBJNMmDUo1zQErg/viewform
Autism Acceptance Month
PreK-12 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) staff provide ongoing training and direct support to school staff to enhance the delivery of services using ABA methodologies for students with autism and related disorders. ABA applies behavioral principles to shape behaviors and teach new skills.
In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, ABA activities, resources, and information about upcoming parent training, both virtual and in-person, can be found here: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/special-education-instruction/applied-behavior-analysis-aba-program
For more information, please get in touch with Tina Wilkerson at 571-423-4110 or TWilkerson@fcps.edu.
Kindergarten Orientation and Jump Start – Mark your Calendar!
We are so excited to welcome our newest Dolphins to our school! Save the dates for these important summer events geared to help with the transition to elementary school:
- Kindergarten Orientation: Tuesday, August 9, 2022, from 9-10 am - This event will allow parents and caregivers to come to the school and learn more about what your students will be learning this year. Come meet the kindergarten team and our school’s administration.
- Jump Start: Wednesday, August 10 – Thursday, August 11, 2022, from 9-11 am - 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.
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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