Storybook Character Parade
Thank you, parents, for attending our Storybook Character Parade! We had a great turnout and beautiful weather. We appreciate your support.
Time Sensitive News:
Opportunity for Students to Help Inform FCPS’ Future
You may have heard FCPS is developing a Strategic Plan that will serve as the school division’s roadmap for the future. We encourage every parent/caregiver, student, employee, and community member to participate in this important work.
The first engagement opportunity will be an optional survey, which will be open to students in grades 3-12. Knowing what is important to students will be very helpful to Dr. Reid, as she leads the planning of FCPS’ future. All schools, including ours, will schedule a date and time during the school day to administer the survey between November 2-18. If you would prefer that your child not participate, you may opt your child out of taking the survey. Please visit FCPS’ website for more information.
Feedback Welcome on Proposed Family Life Education Changes
The Fairfax County School Board is reviewing recommended changes to the Family Life Education (FLE) curriculum and invites public feedback as part of the review process. In May 2022, the Family Life Education Curriculum Advisory Committee (FLECAC) presented recommended curriculum changes, to go into effect for the 2023-24 school year. Those changes include adopting gender-combined instruction, exploring instruction of gender identity, recommended media, and other instructional changes.
The recommendations reflect leading education and child development research and expert advice. According to research cited in the recommendations, these changes will create a more inclusive learning environment, resulting in higher academic achievement for students, and improve the school climate.
Public feedback will be shared with FLECAC and the School Board. FCPS staff and the School Board will consider all feedback but are unable to reply to individuals.
Learn more about the recommended changes on our website. The public feedback form will be available on our website and will be open from October 31 through December 1.
Silverbrook at the South County Masquerade Concert
“Congratulations to Silverbrook’s 5th and 6th grade strings students who participated in this year’s Masquerade concert at South County High School. The kids learned two Halloween-themed pieces of music and did an outstanding job. The following students participated: Alex, Jessica, Michelle, Annie, Leila, Sloan, Giuliana, Jillian, Muriel, Nisa, Sloane, Caleb Donatella, Ethan, Claire, and Truman. Watch a backstage video of Goblin Boogie here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WeJ5yJg7wk”
Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid
Impact Aid forms were sent home on October 19. We must receive a form back for each school-aged child in your household. All completed forms are due to the school by November 4.
If you did not receive a Student – Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid form, please email your child's teacher to have one sent home to you. Thank you for your assistance.
Lost and Found
Parents, please come to pick up your student's lost items or encourage your student to retrieve their jackets, sweaters, lunch box, or water bottle. We are out of space and hangers in our Lost and Found.
Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
 Dia de Los Muertos
Día de Los Muertos is an opportunity to remember and celebrate the lives of departed loved ones. Tuesday, November 1, and Wednesday, November 2, are “O” Days this year. To learn more about Día de los Muertos, watch this video.
PTO Annual Giving Campaign
As a reminder, please donate to the Seahawk Strong Campaign, any amount will be appreciated, our financial goal is to reach $35,000, which will be used to support our school. The deadline is November 4. Show your Seahawk Spirit! You can go to the Silverbrook PTO Facebook page to donate.
Seahawk Talk
Our next Seahawk Talk is scheduled for November 9th at 6:30pm. Our Topic is Managing Stress, facilitated by members of the Parent Resource Center. We will provide ways to manage stress throughout the holiday season. This is not a clinical discussion.
 Mark Your Calendar
October 31-Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
November 1- Native American Heritage Month
November 1-2 Dia de Los Muertos
November 8- No school
November 10-Veterans Day Program 9:15am and 10:45am
November 11-Veterans Day No School/Teacher Planning Day
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