March 7, 2023
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My Dearest Sleepy Hollow Family,
I hope this newsletter finds you in the best of health and in great spirits. Did you know that this week (March 5 – 11, 2023) is National School Social Work Week? National School Social Work Week is celebrated every first full week of March to honor school social workers across the country and appreciate their work in helping students achieve academic success. “Social work began in U.S. schools over 110 years ago by visiting teachers. School social workers are professionals within the social work field that work with teachers, parents, and school administrators. Their purpose is to help students deal with mental health and behavioral challenges and provide academic and classroom support. School social workers also help in developing education policies, work with crisis interventions, and identify and report child neglect and abuse. School social workers mainly work in primary and secondary schools.” Please join me in celebrating and honoring our very own Sleepy Hollow Elementary School Social Worker, Emily Jackson.
Wishing each of you a week filled with Amazing Grace, love, and KINDNESS!
~Kindness is something anyone can give without losing anything themselves. ~ Unknown
~ Kindness is giving hope to those who think they are all alone in this world. ~ Unknown
All the best, Mattie Fallen, Principal
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Testing Information
Score reports for completed assessments will be coming home over the next two weeks. Please look out for parent score reports through both the US Mail and in Kindergarten Folders.
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Virginia Growth Assessment (Grades 3-5) – Fall and Winter reports to be delivered by US mail starting the week of March 6th.
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iReady (Grades 1-5) – Winter reports to be delivered by US mail starting the week of March 13th.
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PALS – Winter Task Scores will be sent in an envelop in student folders this week.
Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT) – The test window for the NNAT assessment opens on March 6, 2023. Our First Grade Classes will take this assessment on Tuesday, March 14th. Test notification letters were sent home on February 27, 2023.
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
Have you heard the terms “windows” and “mirrors” for books? A mirror book is one that reflects the reader’s own experiences, which can be reassuring and validating; a window book gives the reader a glimpse into experiences different from their own and builds empathy and understanding of others. Both are valuable to the reader! The stories in our library’s books reflect a wide variety of settings, characters, and events so that ALL readers can find both windows and mirrors. Reading widely helps in so many ways – yay books!
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
 We are looking forward to meeting our newest Dolphins at Sleepy Hollow Elementary School! Looking for information about registering a new student with us? Begin the process! Save the Date: Kindergarten Orientation April 14, 2023, at 10:00AM.
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.
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
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