 SHES Chorus Concert - April 26
Dear Spring Hill Families,
We are into the last quarter of the school year and are beginning our planning for summer programming and next year.
One of the important things we do to get ready for the next school year is class placements. Multiple staff members (including current teachers, counselors, specialists and the administration) collaborate as a team to place students in an optimal learning situation each year. Creating balanced classrooms is a challenging task. We must take many considerations into account such as heterogeneous groupings, balancing academic abilities, and maximizing the support our resource staff for students.
One piece of this process is providing parents the opportunity to provide input. We ask that you do not request specific teachers. This does not take into account the many variables to be considered such as grade-level changes or reductions in staff. It is far more valuable to share social/emotional or academic strengths and concerns. Be assured that, with or without a parent input form, each child’s strengths and needs are considered in this lengthy and complex process.
If you would like to share information that you believe would help us as we are making these placement decisions, please click on this link. Completion of this form is optional.
Please note that the deadline for submitting this information is Friday, May 26, 2023.
Have a great weekend!
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FCPS is exploring options to address capacity challenges at Kent Gardens Elementary School. One option being considered is a boundary change. The first step in the process is to gather initial feedback about a potential boundary scope, including which elementary schools may be included. We encourage you to share your feedback on potential boundary scope. Feedback form is open through May 10, 2023. Click on the QR Code for the feedback form.
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FCPS will host a community conversation to discuss our approach to safety and security, and the work we do every day to keep our schools safe. Join us Monday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South Lakes High School. Look for registration information in next week’s newsletter.
FCPS staff and experts will review our risk assessment processes, the physical measures we already have in place to protect our students and staff, pilot programs to detect vaping, and how we communicate and collaborate with our partners when there is an incident at our schools.
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!
The Panther fun run is scheduled for Sunday, May 21. More information to come. We look forward to seeing you there.
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?
Presented by Tara Hewan, Carrie Leestma, and Natasha Saunders.
Thursday, May 11 2023, 6:30-8 p.m. - Elementary: Register for Equitable Access to Literacy: The Keys to Literacy Success
Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 6:30-8 p.m. - Secondary: Register for Equitable Access to Literacy: The Keys to Literacy Success
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.
- 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
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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May 4 - SOL Testing Begins
May 21 - Panther Fun Run
May 26- Field Day
May 29 - School Holiday
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