Dear Spring Hill Families,
It was another busy week. We had a science bee, a basketball game, a musical third grade performance and a whole lot of learning.
On Thursday, our third graders went to Natural History Museum in DC.
Just a reminder, Thursday, April 13th marks the final day of our 3rd quarter of school. Students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM. Additionally, Friday, April 14th is a teacher workday/student holiday.
On behalf of the Spring Hill staff have a wonderful and restful week. We will see you back on Monday, April 10th.
Have a great weekend!
Mark your calendars! Spring Hill Elementary will be closed from April 3-7 for Spring Break. Students will return to school on Monday, April 10, 2023.
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This year Field Day will be held on May 26th, 2023. Each student will receive a free T-Shirt to be worn on field day. Please complete this Google form so we can order a shirt for your student (s). Please complete a separate form for each child that attends Spring Hill by April 10th. |
Our teachers and instructional staff support our students with academics, social-emotional, and behavioral skills every day, and parents and guardians are a vital piece of this support. You know your students best, and our goal is to partner with you to meet students' needs.
To this end, Spring Hill's MTSS Committee (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) has developed a link on our website here that outlines how we respond when teachers or parents/guardians have an academic, social-emotional, or behavioral concern. MTSS is a framework for supporting students that is responsive to their needs and goals.
If you have any questions about how MTSS works at Spring Hill or any concerns about your child's progress in any area, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher.
We are calling on all of Spring Hill’s Panthers to help celebrate and care for Mother Earth this year! April 22 is the official day we observe Earth Day, but we will be spending the week leading up to Earth Day doing our part to become better environmental stewards. Please use the following Spirit Week suggestions to guide and encourage discussions about what each of us can do to help protect our beautiful planet. Remember, if we all take little steps forward we can make a big difference.
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Monday, April 17 - Saving Water - Wear blue
- Did you bring your reusable water bottle or turn off the water while brushing your teeth? What else can we do at school to save water?
Tuesday, April 18 - Beautification Day - Wear orange
- This is our day to make Spring Hill look stunning! Go out with your class and have your students pick up the trash they see. What can we do to minimize trash?
Wednesday, April 19 - My Earth Day Promise - Wear purple
- Students will all fill out a promise (paper will be provided) they can make to Mother Earth to help protect her and reduce their carbon footprint
- I promise to reduce my carbon footprint by…
- I promise to help the planet by…
Thursday, April 20 - Walk to School Day - Wear green
- Students who are able will meet prior to school are welcome to meet teachers at Hamlet Park, located near the corner of Macbeth St and Falstaff Rd in the McLean Hamlet neighborhood by 8:30am. From there, they will complete the short walk to school together.
- If many of your students are unable to attend, consider walking a lap around the school or track.
- Walking is a great way to reduce our carbon footprint and stay healthy!
- All students will receive an Earth Day bracelet whether they walked to school or not.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners. Students may be screened for subject-specific and part-time AAP services at any time in the school year. However, in the spring, schools review data on all students to determine services for the start of the next school year. Because all students are screened in the spring, it is not necessary to submit a referral form. Families will be notified of eligibility of newly-identified, part-time services during the second week of June.
To learn more, please access the Newsletter here or contact Spring Hill's Advanced Academic Resources Teacher (AART), Ms. Danni James at dfjames@fcps.edu
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Fairfax County Public Schools provides weCare@school (weCare), an emergency care information system, to parents/caregivers who have registered for their own parent account. weCare helps manage emergency medical information by allowing parents to enter and update their children’s medical data online at their convenience. That contact information automatically enrolls parents/caregivers to receive eNotify communications from the district and their child’s school. eNotify is the communications tool for FCPS emergency, transportation, attendance, weather closings and delay, and essential outreach messages. Messages are sent via email, text, and occasionally phone.
Learn more about updating your emergency care information
Don’t miss your opportunity to have your panther memories for years to come. Please be aware we will not be ordering extra yearbooks, so if you want one, order now!
Yearbook Ordering link: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/
Yearbook ID Code: 12616523
Direct link: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/LookupJob?jobNumber=12616523
In recent years probiotics have gotten a lot of attention for their health benefits. But prebiotics are just as important since they work together with probiotics to keep our gut healthy. A healthy gut means stronger immunity, better digestion, improved mood, and lower risk for chronic diseases. Some foods richest in prebiotics include:
- Garlic, onions, leeks, scallions; add to stir-fries, salads, dips, and soups
- Asparagus; steam, saute or roast as a side dish with dinner
- Oats; enjoy a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, or substitute for flour in baked goods
- Apples and under-ripe bananas; serve as an easy snack, or slice on top of oatmeal or yogurt
STAFF BASKETBALL VICTORY!
Panther Pride was on full display as SHES took on Forestville for the annual Staff Basketball Game. Our team was victorious with a nail biting 50-40 win. It was a great night of Spring Hill school spirit!
Special thanks to committee chairs Brian Crane and Paige Moore, Team Captain Chris VanOrmer, Coach Steve Trembler, and the very talented Spring Hill Chorus and Pep Band who really kept the crowd engaged!
APRIL PTO MEETING
Please note, the April PTO meeting will be held on Friday, April 28th. This will be our last PTO meeting of the year. We look forward to giving a full budget report on the fantastic fundraising and community building year we've had. We will also be providing details on a few more fun events taking place as the school year wraps up, including the Panther Prowl on Sunday May 21st.
SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs to:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
Friday, April 14, 2023, 9 a.m.- noon at Providence Community Center
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
Register for SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
Grades 3-6:
- IReady (Reading/Math):April 11-May 19. Click here for more information regarding the iReady.
- Spring SOL's (May 1 - May 26). Click here for more information..
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April 3-7 - Spring Break
April 13 - Early Release Day (1:35PM)
Kindergarten Registration (2:30-3:30 PM)
April 14 - Student Holiday
April 21 - School Holiday
April 16- Chorus Concert (6:30pm)
May 26- Field Day
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