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Dear Spring Hill Families,
It was wonderful to see so many of our Spring Hill families at Open House yesterday, and we can't wait to see our students on Monday for the first day of school.
Our doors will open on Monday at 8:30 AM. School officially begins at 8:50 AM. As students enter the building, they will be directed and/or escorted by designated school staff to their classrooms. School dismissal is at 3:50 PM.
Arrival and dismissal (buses and Kiss and Ride) are often challenging at the beginning of the year. We thank you in advance for your patience as transportation, SHES staff, parents, and students work through those beginning of year kinks, keeping safety at the forefront of all decisions.
Have a wonderful weekend!
At Spring Hill ES, we will use a variety of FCPS-approved digital tools to support student learning this year! We need you to give consent for your child to access some of these tools.
Please scan the QR code below with the camera app on your phone to read more details and fill out the online permission form.
FCPS’ updated Student Rights & Responsibility booklet is now available online and in the ParentVue section of the Student Information System (SIS). The SR&R booklet explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Each year, parents/guardians must review, sign, and return the SR&R to their child’s school. In ParentVue, you may now download and digitally sign the SR&R. Every parent/guardian with a ParentVUE account will see the SR&R upon login to ParentVUE until the SR&R acknowledgement has been completed.
Your name in the digital signature box must match the parent/guardian’s first and last name in SIS exactly before the signature will be accepted.
Please take a moment to log into ParentVue in your child’s SIS account to access the SR&R. Signatures are due by September 30, 2022.
Please contact the school office if you are having difficulty accessing the booklet.
Water fountains will not be available for students to drink from. However, students may fill up their water bottles at classroom sinks or hydration stations.
Earlier this week, you should have received an email from FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services with your child's cafeteria PIN number. Please share this number with your child. Teachers will also have copies of all student PIN numbers.
All students will be required to enter their cafeteria PIN number at the cash register in order to receive their meals. Please remember, that this year, students will pay for breakfast ($1.75) and/or lunch ($3.25).
Families will need to apply for Free and Reduced-price meals, Online applications are now available by clicking here. Paper applications will be available in the front office.
FCPS students continue to have unlimited access to live, 24/7, 1-to-1, online tutoring services through Tutor.com at no cost to families during the 22-23 SY. 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.
Students will continue to access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided in the following instructional videos:
Do you know a family who exemplifies the Spring Hill spirit? Is there a family that has helped you feel welcome in the community? This year, we are excited to spotlight our Spring Hill families on the website! We'd like to invite you to nominate families using this form. Once families are chosen, they will be contacted for more information. Check out our current spotlight for this week.
At Spring Hill we use a system that helps us with dismissal. It is called PickUp Patrol. PickUp Patrol is a cloud-based web application that automates the after-school dismissal process. It eliminates the need for parents to write notes or make phone calls to communicate their children’s after-school plans.
All parents (new and returning) will receive a “Welcome to Pickup Patrol” email soon with login instructions. Once logged in, create your child(ren)'s dismissal plan(s) for the remainder of the year. If you already have an account from last school year, you do not need to re-register. However, returning families should login to PickUp Patrol and update your student(s)' default dismissal plans for the upcoming school year. ALL families, regardless of transportation option, will receive a kiss & ride car number and a car tag at the beginning of the year. Returning families will keep the same number as last year.
Please watch this video PUP How it Works video or use this tool PUP from Parents POV to familiarize yourself with the program. You can also see more information on our Spring Hill Website.
One of the most important things we do at Spring Hill is to ensure the safety of students, families, and staff during arrival and dismissal. Below are the procedures for our school community. Please make sure to read them carefully and follow established routes for the safety of all!
During arrival and dismissal, the entrance to the bus lanes in the front of the school and the parking lot to the left of the school (by the stop light) are closed to ensure the safety of our students.
It’s important to note that Kiss & Ride takes time. Plan thoughtfully and arrive in a timely manner to ensure your child arrives at school to begin his/her school day on time. The Kiss & Ride procedures are as follows:
Kiss and Ride arrival instructions
Enter the Kiss & Ride lane from Lewinsville Road. Loop around the school’s parking lot and follow the directions of staff. You will be directed to pull forward and a staff member will open the door for your child when it’s time to be released from the car. Your child should be seated on the passenger side of the car as they will exit from the right side only. Parents must stay in their vehicles at all times. Kiss & Ride cars will exit right onto Lewinsville Road.
Kiss and Ride dismissal instructions
Enter the Kiss & Ride lane from Lewinsville Road and loop around the school’s parking lot and follow the directions from staff. You will be directed to pull forward. Please have displayed your kiss and ride number on the passenger side front window. A staff member will call your child(ren). Students will then enter the vehicle from the passenger side of the car.
Kiss & Ride numbers are given to every family regardless of whether it is used or not. Numbers were given out during Open House and will be sent home to those families who were unable to attend. All teachers will have access to the numbers and can assist you if you don’t know your child’s number.
Please remember to not pass cars in the Kiss & Ride lane.
Please refer to the Kiss & Ride map below:
 Walkers
Walkers will enter Door 7 and exit the building using Doors 6, 7 & 8 at Spring HIll Elementary on the back of the building. Kindergarten students will be dismissed from door 7 only, first grade will be released outside Door 8 and the remaining students will exit using door 6. These doors are all located in the same area.(see map). Parking is available at Spring Hill Rec center. All students must be escorted when crossing the street.
Bus Riders
Bus riders received route information directly from FCPS Transportation the week of August 16 via their Parent Vue accounts. During the first week of school, staff members will be posted in the hallways in the morning to direct students to their rooms and in the afternoon to help children find their buses at the end of the day. Please help us by ensuring that your child knows their bus number.
Bus riders will enter and exit the building using door 1. Students will be dismissed from class upon bus arrival.
For your convenience, we have created a beginning of the check list. Click here to access the form.
Boo-Hoo Breakfast
Parents are invited to join the PTO and Administrators for a "boo-hoo" breakfast at 8:50 am in the cafeteria. Please enter through door # 2.
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Consuming too much added sugar increases your risk for chronic diseases including heart disease, dementia, obesity, diabetes, high blood sugar, and liver disease. The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugar intake to 36 grams per day for men and 25 grams per day for women.
- Read all nutrition labels to understand how much sugar you're actually consuming
- Compare nutrition labels while shopping to help you choose lower sugar options
- Replace processed foods in your diet with whole foods like fruits and vegetables
- Swap sugary drinks for fruit-infused water, unsweetened tea, or unsweetened milk and milk alternatives
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August 22 - First Day of School
August 30 - Back to School Night (6PM and 7PM)
September 2-5 - Holiday (Labor Day Break)
September 26 - Student Holiday (Rosh Hashanah)
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