April 10, 2023
My Dearest Sleepy Hollow Family,
We hope this newsletter finds you in the best of health and in great spirits.
April is the Month of the Military Child (MOMC). Did you know that Purple Up Day is Wednesday, April 19th this year? On this special day, we encourage staff, student, and parents to wear purple. There are many branches of the military, so why purple? Purple is the combination of Army Green, Marine Corps Red, and the Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy and Space Force Blue. Please join me in saluting our military family members who protect and serve in war-time and in peace so that we may enjoy the freedoms we have today. Remember, “military kids serve too.” We commend our military children for their resilience, bravery, sacrifice, and commitment.
Wishing you an amazing week filled with peace and KINDNESS!
~A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.~ Steve Maraboli
~How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time.~ Morgan Freeman
All the best,
Mattie S. Fallen, Principal
 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.
SOL Testing Dates for Grades 3-5
Here are our SOL testing dates.
*Correction from last week. 3rd grade does NOT take a Science SOL. This assessment is only for 5th grade students
Girls on the Run
Our Girls on the Run team of 4th and 5th grade girls will be completing a 5K on May 21st in McLean! If you are interested in being a buddy runner, please let us know! Deadline to register is 4/16.
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News from the Library
April is a busy month in the library! We have our Battle of the Books event on Tuesday 4/18 – the 4th/5th grade teams are doing an AMAZING job reading the selected books and practicing all the different challenges that will come up during the Battle. Then on Thursday 4/20 we set up the Bookworm Central book fair in the library – wow, such excitement! We look forward to seeing families at the two late nights for the book fair – until 8pm on Tuesday 4/25 and until 6:30pm during the start of International Night on Thursday 4/27. Happy reading!
Announcements from our PTA
PTA Spirit Night
Join the Sleepy Hollow community for April's Spirit Night at Duangrat's Thai Restaurant. Enjoy lunch or dinner in the dining room, at one of the patio tables or pick up to-go and part of your bill will be donated to SHES PTA. When: Sunday, April 23, 2023 Time: 11am-9pm (lunch + dinner!) Where: Duangrat's Thai Restaurant 5878 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church http://www.duangrats.com/p/menu.html Show the Spirit Night flyer or write "SHES PTA" on your bill/receipt and a portion of your meal will support the PTA. Call (703) 820-5775 for pick up. You don't have to be a SHES family to support this event -- be sure to share with your friends + neighbors!
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.
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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