May 9, 2023
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My Dearest Sleepy Hollow Family,
We hope this newsletter finds you in the best of health and in great spirits. The wait is officially over—our Region 2 Leadership Team is pleased to announce Ms. Mirnaly Vega as the new Principal of Sleepy Hollow Elementary, effective July 5, 2023!
Ms. Vega, currently the Assistant Principal at Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts & Sciences, is an experienced administrator with a track record of leadership working in diverse schools. Ms. Vega brings a holistic approach to education, taking time to listen, respond thoughtfully, and adjust to the needs of students, parents, and the community. She inspires students and staff to be their best. Ms. Vega is passionate about ensuring a school's climate is respectful, inclusive, and culturally responsive. She recognizes that sustaining family engagement through transparent communication is the key to building trusting relationships and ensuring that every family has equitable access to resources. Ms. Vega has over 16 years of experience as an educator and nine years of administrative experience, having served as the Assistant Principal at Westgate Elementary and most recently as the Assistant Principal at Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts & Sciences.
Ms. Vega is excited to join the Sleepy Hollow Elementary family. Please know that Ms. Vega and I will work closely together prior to my leaving on June 30, 2023, to ensure a smooth transfer of leadership. As she takes the reins, she will work closely with Mr. Scesney, Assistant Principal, to build upon the work we as a school community have already accomplished together. Please join our Region 2 Leadership Team and me in welcoming Ms. Vega as the new Principal of Sleepy Hollow Elementary School.
Wishing you a week filled with Amazing Grace and Gratefulness!
~Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts. ~ Henri Frederic Amiel
All the best,
Mattie S. Fallen, Principal
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SOL Testing Dates for Grades 3-5
Here are our SOL testing dates.
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!
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News from the Library
Having new books available in the library is the best! Thanks to the amazing support of the book fair, our students are already checking out the new books added to our collection! There is such excitement about the fresh titles, which have fresh characters, situations, facts, and more – we have amazing readers at our school! Happy reading!
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
 Register Now for May Webinars
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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