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UPCOMING DATES:
Fri. 5/20 @ 7pm - D3 Showcase @ Sandburg Auditorium
Wed. 5/25 @ 7pm - PTA Membership Meeting
5/30 - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
Fri. 6/3 - 6th grade picnic (during school day)
Mon. 6/6 @ 2pm - ‘Senior Day’ at SLES
Tues. 6/7 - Field Day (during school day)
Wed. 6/8 - Year-End Picnic
Thurs. 6/9 @ 6pm - 6th grade promotion @ Sandburg Auditorium
Fri. 6/10 - Last Day of School *2hr. early release
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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. My goal is to keep you informed about the valuable resources, events, and family engagement opportunities available through SLES, FCPS, and the community. Here are some of the latest resources and events I’d like to share with you:
Senior Day at Stratford Landing – Mon. 6/6 @ 2 – 3:30 pm
Attention ALL Graduating Seniors who attended Stratford Elementary School: It’s time to walk down memory lane! You are invited to the Senior Day event at Stratford Landing Elementary on Monday, June 6, from 2 – 3:30 pm. Seniors will get a chance to reminisce with friends and staff, have Q&A sessions with our current students, and walk down the hallways of SLES one last time in cap and gown for the “Grad Walk.” Please help spread the word and let us honor and celebrate you!
Seniors, complete this form to RSVP in advance: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz8SzRrbnifdJsbnMnudX_0-qxe2cxSxd66_VAQxA_zZsOqg/viewform
For more information, contact our family liaison, Andrea Howard, at ahoward@fcps.edu.
Wolf Trap Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods: 6/21–8/6, Tues–Sat. Shows @10:30 am
Across the meadow from the Filene Center, literally tucked in the woods at Wolf Trap National Park, the Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods has been a summer tradition for generations. Performances range from music and dance to puppetry and storytelling – interactive, educational, and fun. All shows are about an hour long and are perfect for children ages four and up.
Click here to see the 2022 summer schedule: https://www.wolftrap.org/about/ticket-information/childrens-theatre.aspx
Reminder - Free Webinar for PreK-2 Families – Fri. 5/20 @ 10 am - 11:30 am
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 this free webinar, please click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczHs1A7GJDcDRL4lQYHz0U8mH4_SlDJRbfSw4oxyRYo2PR8g/viewform
If you have any questions or need help registering for these events, please contact Mrs. 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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