Spring Hill ES Panther Press


A Note from Principal Eck

ED Walk

Dear Spring Hill Families,

We had a fun start to our day celebrating Earth Day. Thanks Ms. Petzold and Ms. DeVylder for making this week possible. 

Don’t forget, there is no school tomorrow, Friday, April 21.  We hope you will enjoy this extended time with your family and friends. 

Have a great weekend!


Spring Hill Science Olympiad Team

Science Olympiad

Spring Hill Science Olympiad Team had the best performance this past year in its entire history! The team came 7th (out of 24 teams) in the States Championship Division B competition in Charlottesville which included the best elementary and middle schools in the state of Virginia. Spring Hill was the 2nd best elementary school in the State!!! In the regional qualification round, Spring Hill came in 2nd (out of 30 teams) and placed 5th in the Invitational Tournament.

The following were the noteworthy performances:

Ethan Chen (5th grade) - 1st, 4th, 4th place (3 medals)

Zohran Valliani (6th grade) - 1st, 4th, 5th place (3 medals)

Andrew Du (6th grade) - 3rd, 4th, 5th (3 medals)

Bryan Tan (6th grade) - 1st, 3rd (2 medals)

Sam Hernandez (5th grade) - 1st (1 medal)

Thomas Grabowicz (5th grade) - 4th (1 medal)

Armaan Ailani (5th grade) - 5th (1 medal)

Sean Kim (6th grade) - 5th (1 medal)

The Science Olympiad is a highly competitive academic event that tests the knowledge and skills of students in various scientific disciplines. It is generally seen as a platform for middle and high school students to showcase their scientific abilities. This year's team was coached by Abbas Valliani and supported by Spring Hill Alumni who are current at Thomas Jefferson High School (Aahil, Arya, and Teju).

The impact of this victory was felt not just by the students and their families but by the entire community. The principal and our sponsor Ms. Roman, and all the parent volunteers who prepared the kids for this competition are the heroes - the students may not have won the top prize but they already made a mark by achieving something far greater!


Lost and Found

The Lost and Found at Spring Hill has been growing. We know you spend a lot of money on things for your children.  Please come and check it out. There are many, many jackets and sweatshirts.  The Lost and Found racks are located in the cafeteria. We will be donating the unclaimed items soon. Thank you!



Autism Acceptance Week

April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm all students.


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Mark your Calendar!

The Panther fun run is scheduled for Sunday, May 21. More information to come. We look forward to seeing you there. 


Longfellow Spring Open House

Longfellow

Family Nutrition Tip of the Week: Chew on Chickpeas

Chickpeas are inexpensive, versatile, and good for you. These legumes (a.k.a. garbanzo beans) are a great source of plant protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Here are some ideas to make them a regular part of your diet.

  • Roast with spices like cumin and chili powder and serve over rice with vegetables
  • Add to any soup or stew (pairs particularly well with tomato-based ones)
  • Enjoy homemade or store-bought hummus with celery
  • Sauté with vegetables, herbs like cilantro or parsley, and quinoa

KGES Capacity Challenges Community Meeting

The public is invited to a community meeting on April 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at McLean High School to address capacity challenges at Kent Gardens Elementary School. This meeting will be held in the school cafeteria, and will explore options including boundary scope changes. The public will have the opportunity to provide input about these options as well as the schools and communities that could be involved in the boundary scope. 

The amendment to the FY 2024-28 CIP adopted by the School Board in February enables staff to begin the community engagement identified in School Board Policy 8130 and Regulation 8130, for Local School Boundaries and Program Assignments. More information on the process is available in Regulation 8130.  

FCPS staff will present an option for the boundary scope to the school board for approval. There is currently no designated date for this action.

The next opportunity for public input on this process will be in the fall. Community meetings will be held for all schools and communities identified in the boundary scope.

Information to address questions and feedback has been posted to the Kent Gardens Capacity Challenges Website. While there, sign up for the project mailing list. Communication about this ongoing work will also be shared by the school and your school board representative, Elaine Tholen.


2023 Summer Camp Opportunity

Hughes VIP Summer Camp

The VIP Camp will be held at Hughes Middle School this summer for rising 7th and 8th graders attending the following middle schools:  Carson, Herndon, Cooper, Hughes & Longfellow Middle Schools.  

Program Details: Wednesday, June 28 - Thursday, July 27 (no camp on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4)

Mondays - Fridays, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (site opens at 8 am for drop-offs)

Bus transportation will be available to and from Longfellow.  

VIP camp costs $100 to attend.  Some scholarships are available in cases of financial hardship; reach out to your school's After-School Specialist for more information.  Payment is accepted through MySchoolBucks. 

 Payments are due to MySchoolBucks by June 2, 2023.  

Questions about VIP Camp?   Contact your school's After-School Specialist:

Hector Martinez hmartinez@fcps.edu  

 

Click here for the camp flyer:

 

 Registration:  https://forms.gle/W9fzURTaoN2FPijo9


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Girl Scouts

Testing Updates

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.

SOL Schedule

SOL Schedule 2023

Important Dates

 

April 21 - School Holiday

April 26- Chorus Concert (6:30pm)

May 21 - Panther Fun Run

May 26-    Field Day