April 25, 2023
My Dearest Sleepy Hollow Family,
We hope this newsletter finds you in the best of health and in great spirits. We have a fun-filled week that includes our Annual Book Fair and International Night. Please find time to join us. We’d love to see you!
Did you know that Secretaries’ Day takes place every Wednesday in the last week of April to honor the hard work of secretaries who have long been under-appreciated? This year, it takes place on April 26, 2023. This day has been called many names over the years, to include Administrative Assistants’ Day, and it occurs during Administrative Professionals’ Week. It recognizes secretaries/office assistants for all the hard work they perform. There are many ways to celebrate and honor these hardworking individuals that are the gatekeepers to our schools and businesses, but the most important one is simply saying, “Thank you!” Please join me in saluting our Sleepy Hollow “Secretarial Staff” – Karla Lobo Ana Maria Menendez, Nannie Espinoza, and Lizbeth Coto. We also honor Robin Kline (Library Assistant), Iva Plazas (Family Liaison) and Evelyn Galeano (School Health Assistant) who support the day-to-day operation of our school.
Wishing you a week filled with Amazing Grace, Kindness, and Gratitude.
~Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.~
All the best,
Mattie S. Fallen, Principal
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
PTA Annual Auction!
It's time for the SHES PTA Annual Auction!
The auction website is now live and ends on Sunday 4/30 at 9:00 pm (EDT)
https://www.32auctions.com/shespta2023
We thank you for your participation and support!
The money we raise from all our fundraising efforts directly benefits our Sleepy Hollow students and community.
Thank you to April Morgan, Nedal and Sana Awadallah, and the many others who helped to populate and launch the auction.
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
Our book fair is underway and it looks great! Huge thanks to the volunteers who set the fair up on Thursday as well as all who are coming in during this week to assist the students – your help is what makes the fair a success! We look forward to seeing families visit the fair on Tuesday evening until 8:00. Plus, when you’re heading to the school on Thursday for International night, arrive early and visit the fair until 6:30! Wow, so much fun at the fair! Here’s a quick follow-up to our Battle of the Books last week – all 8 teams did an AMAZING job! They really knew their books and did so well at collaborating with their teams. The array of food at the celebration was amazing – thank you PTA for your support and thanks to all the families who sent treats in. Springtime in the library is full of fun!
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
 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of neurological disorders that affect brain development and can lead to challenges with social skills, language/communication, and behavior.
The goal of Autism Acceptance Month is to be more inclusive of the very community it seeks to celebrate. It promotes not just education about the differences of people with autism but understanding and respecting those differences.
Background information about Autism
Start Here: a guide for parents of autistic kids. This booklet by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, is designed for parents of children who recently received an autism diagnosis.
Guidebooks for Families
https://researchautism.org/families/guidebook-series/
The Organization for Autism Research publish and provide comprehensive guidebooks, manuals, and booklets for families that are written by experts in the field and backed by research.
Hire Autism: Finding jobs just got easier with Organization for Autism Research’s Hire Autism program! Hire Autism is a free program led and run by the Organization for Autism Research. Other Employment Resources From OAR.
Register Now for May Webinars
Let's Talk About Grief: What To Say And How To Support Children And Adolescents Who Have Lost A Loved One
This presentation will provide information and guidance on how to talk about grief & loss with children and teens. Parents, guardians, and other supportive adults are welcome to join to learn about what they can do to support the grieving child in their life.
Webinar Highlights:
- What to expect of a grieving child/teen
- How to navigate conversations about grief & loss
- Legacy & meaning-making activities to do as a family
- Resources for further support
May 5, 2023 10-11 a.m.
Presented by Jemma Stratton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and pediatric oncology therapist with the Inova Life with Cancer program.
Register for Let's Talk About Grief: What To Say And How To Support Children And Adolescents Who Have Lost A Loved One
View the individual event page if you would like to share this event with others.
Equitable Access to Literacy: The Keys to Literacy Success
The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Equitable Access to Literacy (EAL) Plan outlines the division’s continuous improvement efforts to align practices with science based reading research.
We are excited to share webinars for families to learn about the shifts that FCPS is making to improve literacy instruction.
Webinar Highlights:
- What is the Science of Reading?
- What is the Virginia Literacy Act?
- How is the Equitable Access to Literacy Plan being implemented?
- Why is this so important for my student’s reading life?
Thursday, May 11 2023 6:30-8 p.m. Elementary share this event with others.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 6:30-8 p.m. Secondary share this event with others.
Presented by Tara Hewan, Carrie Leestma, and Natasha Saunders.
Portrait of a Graduate: The Keys to Success in Life: A Webinar for Families
In this session, families and caregivers will learn about the what, the why, and the how of the FCPS Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes and skills.
Participants will walk away with tangible strategies for supporting their children in owning and growing these transferable 21st century skills.
Webinar Highlights:
- What are Portrait of a Graduate skills?
- Why are these skills important in school and in life?
- What is a Portrait of a Graduate Presentation of Learning (POG POL)? Why is POG POL an effective measurement tool?
- How can you support at home?
Join Nishi Langhorne, Manager of Learning Innovations, FCPS Instructional Services for this important webinar.
May 12, 2023 10-11:30 a,m.
Register for Portrait of a Graduate: The Keys to Success in Life: A Webinar for Families
View the individual event page if you would like to share this event with others.
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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