February 21, 2023
My Dearest Sleepy Hollow Family,
We hope this newsletter finds you in the best of health and in great spirits. We also hope that you had a marvelous three-day weekend and enjoyed Presidents’ Day! Next week will be another short week. Remember Thursday, March 2nd, is a 2-hour early release day. Students will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 3rd, is a Student Holiday/Staff Development Day. Spring will be here soon enough, but we are still in the midst of winter. Remember to watch the weather and layer your child’s clothing each day.
Wishing each of you a week filled with Amazing Grace and unexpected Joy!
~Find out where joy resides and give it a voice far beyond singing. For to miss the joy is to miss all. ~ Robert Louis Stevenson
All the best,
Mattie Fallen, Principal
PTA Spirit Night March 22
The next Sleepy Hollow PTA Spirit Night is March 22 at Harvey's in Falls Church City.
Date: Wednesday, March 22
Time: 2-7 p.m.
Location: Harvey's, 513 Broad St, Falls Church
Menu and online ordering: harveysva.com
Mention "SHES PTA" when you order or call for take-out to benefit the PTA! Enjoy the dog-friendly patio + indoor seating.
This event includes Happy Hour specials from 3-6pm: https://harveysva.com/menus/happy-hour-menu/
News from the Library
Our re-opened maker-space is a hit with students! A new activity will be available to 4th and 5th grade students each month; after learning how to make that item, materials will be available all month for students to work with during free time in library or to take away and finish at a later time. This month’s woven heart basket has been really challenging for most students – but that’s ok because we are capable of doing hard things! This ties right in with the school’s focus on the Portrait of a Graduate trait of being Goal-Directed and Resilient, and students have been doing an amazing job of trying again until they get the knack of this unique woven item! Younger grades also have access to targeted activities and have been showing their creative and collaborative sides. Great work in the library!
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Safe Community Coalition
Come and learn about helping your children with anxiety. This workshop is titled: "How to Manage Anxiety: Building Skills that Lead to Action Over Avoidance"
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Drive
McLean, VA 22101
Announcements from our PTA
March 16th PTA meeting with Dr. Ricardy Anderson
Dr. Anderson is our FCPS School Board Representative for the Mason District and will attend the March 16th PTA meeting.
Please don't miss this opportunity to meet with her to learn more about the work of the School Board and to ask any questions.
In person only! Meeting in the school cafeteria
Thursday, March 16 6:30-7:00 social time 7:00-8:00 meeting
Please submit questions or topics in advance on this form:
https://bit.ly/sleepyhollowquestions
SHES Spirit Wear Sale
February 21 to March 12
You now have another chance to purchase Sleepy Hollow shirts, hoodies, magnets, hats, and more!
Shop online until March 12:
https://majormktgspiritwear.com/schools/sleepy-hollow/
 PTA Spring Auction Donations Needed
The PTA is currently seeking DONATIONS that can be listed for bidding on their own or incorporated into larger themed gift baskets or bundles. Below are suggestions, by grade level for themed gift baskets for the auction. We are asking for new/unopened items in the following categories:
KINDERGARTEN – SUMMER FUN: Beach towels, beach toys, balls, sunblock, sunglasses,water bottles, swim goggles, gift cards to mini golf or other summer activities, yard toys, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, etc.
1st GRADE - ARTS & CRAFTS: Markers, pens, colored pencils, crayons, craft paint, construction paper, paint brushes, stamping kit, small wooden model kits, loom bracelet kit, poster board, gift card to craft store, etc.
2nd GRADE – REST & RELAXATION (or pamper Mom!): Lotion, scented candles, bath bombs, face/eye masks, cozy blanket or towel, manicure gift card, comfy socks/slippers, etc.
3rd GRADE – COOKING: Cooking utensils, oven mitts, special tins/molds, marinades, cookbooks, seasonings, measuring cups, etc.
4TH GRADE – FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Card games, board games, travel games, individual or group games, puzzles, snacks/popcorn, etc.
5TH GRADE – KIDS' CHOICE: Trading cards, fidgets, small Lego sets or building toys, play-doh, stickers, gift card, etc.
Donations can be collected by your teacher or arranged for pick up by March 31, 2023 Please contact us if you have something to donate or need more info: shesptaauction@gmail.com
Magnet Program
The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday, March 1 to Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Late applications are not accepted.
https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery.
Resources available for possible virtual learning
- iPad Resources
- Laptop Resources
- Call the Parent Technology Help Desk: 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS)
In the case of a virtual learning day, the resources below would be helpful in communicating with your school community.
Understand SEL evaluator results (social-emotional learning)
Recently, the SEL Screener results were sent home. The evaluator is used to gather information about your student's perceptions of their abilities, relationships, mood, and school environment. SEL is the process through which all youth and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions, achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and supportive decisions (CASEL, 2021). If you want to understand your child's SEL Screener results, click here for additional information
Family Life Education Instructional Program Information
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) offers a comprehensive, sequential Family Life Education (FLE) program for students in grades kindergarten through twelfth. Instruction is seen as a partnership between parents and guardians, the school, and the community to support learning essential for the development of strong families, positive relationships, and a healthy community.
Parents/guardians may choose to exclude their child from all or part of the Family Life Education program. Students who are excluded receive age-appropriate, non-punitive alternative health instruction, and every effort is made to foster respect for family choices. If you wish to exclude your child from all or part of FLE for this school year, opt-out forms will be included in your child's back-to-school/orientation packages and are available online for. Complete the opt-out form and return it to your child's school prior to Family Life Education instruction.
Detailed descriptions of the grade-level program are available online at Elementary (K-6). FLE grade-level specific lessons and the media for which FCPS has streaming rights are available to parents online at Schoology. Parents/guardians log in to Schoology with the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS) parent account. Grade-level specific lessons are also available at the Fairfax City Regional Library (this location has no means). Grade-level specific lessons and media that are not streamed online are available for review in your child's school library. Due to copyright permissions, we are unable to stream all media online.
Questions about the program can be addressed at your child's school or by contacting Instructional Services at 571-423-4550 or fle@fcps.edu
Tech Adventure Camps Summer 2023
This weekly summer program gives students the opportunity to explore exciting paths in Career and Technical Education, including STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and computer science.
Open to students in grades K-6 during the 2022-23 school year. Students currently in grades 7-11 may participate in CTE Summer Academy. Space is limited and registration is on a first-come basis until seats are filled.
Tuition
- $275 per week
- Students eligible for free and reduced lunch: No tuition.*
*To be eligible, students must apply on Free and Reduced Meals website. You must allow your benefits to be shared or submit the Consent to Share Information Form.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA): Camps and Institutes
A summer exploration of the arts for elementary school students currently in grades 2-5.
E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary-aged students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four classes every day related to dance, music, theatre, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create classes that are fun and engaging.
Registrations open February 1st
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Program Cost: $265 a week (week one is a reduced week $159).
- Students eligible for free and reduced lunch: No tuition.*
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Program Dates: July 5-28, 2023
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Program Times: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Host School: Lake Braddock Secondary
*To be eligible, students must apply on Free and Reduced Meals website. You must allow your benefits to be shared or submit the Consent to Share Information Form.
For more information contact: EIFTA@fcps.edu
Register now for all February Webinars
Meet the Author Series: Every Cat Is on the Autism Spectrum by Kathy Hoopmann
Cats get a playful glimpse into the world of autism, and these fun feline friends will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with children on the autism spectrum.
Join Kathy Hoopmann as she celebrates diversity within this neurodiverse community by reading her book and answering questions from the audience.
Thursday, February 9, 2023, 7 – 8 p.m.
Sign up to meet the All Cats Are on the Autism Spectrum Author Series by Kathy Hoopmann
View the individual event page if you want to share this event with others.
Neurodiversity in primary schools
How can families partner with schools?
- Strategies to Set Your Child Up for Success
- How to Advocate for Your Child
- Tools to Collaborate with Your Child's School
February 10, 2023, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Presented by Kristen Haynor, FCPS Neurodiversity Specialist
Register for Neurdoversity in Elementary Schools
View the individual event page if you want to share this event with others.
Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education: An In-Person Workshop
For families, caregivers, and educators of students receiving special education services.
Join Career and Transition Services (CTS) to learn about life planning in and after high school!
It's never too early or too late to prepare for your future. We want to help you begin planning for a successful transition from school to life as a young adult.
- Ensuring the postsecondary success of our students with disabilities depends on what is known as transition planning. Join CTS and other support service staff for a night focused on planning for the future.
- You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of representatives of CTS programs and services for students with disabilities, short- and long-term postsecondary supports, employment and postsecondary education considerations, and Supported Decision Making and Student Self-Determination as an evidence-based predictor of after-school success.
- This event also includes a student/parent panel where members describe their first-hand experiences as they navigated Fairfax County Public Schools and planned for their children's future. This will be followed by a question/answer session.
- FCPS educators register with MyPDE to receive 2 recertification points for attending the entire event
February 15, 2023 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Luther Jackson Middle School 3020 Gallows Road Falls Church, Virginia 22042
Snowdate: February 22, 2023
Sign up for future planning for elementary and middle school students in special education
View the individual event page if you want to share this event with others.
Support Mental Health through play
Join us for a 2-part interactive session designed for parents, caregivers, and educators to discover how to incorporate more unstructured play and sensory activities critical to support the development of all young children, including children with special needs and mental health issues.
Session Highlights #1: See the individual event page if you want to share this event with others.
- The power of unstructured play in creating opportunities to develop executive functioning skills
- Differences in gaming experiences over the past 30-40 years
- Benefits and ways to incorporate unstructured play into a child's day
Session Highlights #2: See the individual event page if you want to share this event with others.
- Angie Voss's "Feelings of Power" (Movement and Touch)
- Reflecting on our own temperaments, including sensory preferences, to provide a "goodness of fit" for our child or student
- Create an environment where all young children can thrive
This webinar is presented by Assistant Director of Early Childhood Special Education, Amber Gant, with the George Mason Training and Technical Assistance Center.
Session 1: February 17, 2023, 10-11:30 a.m.
Session 2: February 24, 2023, 10-11:30 a.m.
Sign up to support mental health through play
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