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Dear Spring Hill Families,
Thank you to our wonderful parents who spent hours this morning weeding our flower beds and making our school look beautiful!
We ended our second week of SOL testing, and our 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders have been amazing. We are so proud of them and of all of our panthers for the learning that they continue to do this school year!
This Sunday is our PTO Panther Prowl. We are looking forward to seeing everyone.
Have a great weekend!
Making the move from elementary school to middle school can be an exciting and unsettling time for a parent and child. In a recent episode of FCPS multilingual podcast, En Pocas Palabras, learn ways to ease the transition including:
- Understanding the developmental changes in your child.
- Getting to know middle school culture.
- Encouraging independence, but remaining available.
- Offering emotional support to your child.
- Reiterating your family values and expectations.
- Staying involved in your child’s school.
The podcast is available in Arabic, English, Korean, and Spanish. Listen and subscribe.
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is accepting applications from parents for tutoring microgrants for their children through the K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants program.
The program was created to help Virginia families address the pandemic's impact on student learning. It provides $1,500 grants to parents of school-age children for tutoring in specific subjects. Children from homes with family incomes at 300% or less of the federal poverty level may qualify for $3,000 grants.
Available services include in-person, online, and hybrid tutoring provided one-on-one or in small group or large group settings. The first step in the process is to visit VDOE’s K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants page and create an application account.
Students in all FCPS schools can enroll in the Elementary Institute for the Arts (EIFTA). EIFTA is a weekly arts enrichment program for students in rising 3rd through 6th grades and will be held during the month of July. Students take classes in art, music, theatre, and dance every day.
Transportation is provided from around the county. Tuition assistance is available for students who qualify. Check out the website for more information or email eifta@fcps.edu.
Chantilly Academy will host an AFA CyberCamp Monday, June 26, to Friday, June 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This camp is recommended for rising fifth through eighth graders of all skill levels interested in learning more about the importance of cybersecurity and gaining skill to protect themselves and others from cyber threats. Discounts are available for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Visit the camp website to learn more about registration, curriculum, and schedule.
Family score reports for spring assessments continue to be distributed in different ways based on the test type. Most assessment reports are distributed centrally to families through SIS ParentVUE
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SOL - expected week of 6/12
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MI/RI - expected week of 6/20
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iReady - expected week of 6/20 (Gr. 3-6)
Last Chance! Lost and Found
The Lost and Found at Spring Hill has exploded! 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 next week. Thank you!
Your body has trillions of mitochondria which are like mini factories in each of our cells that turn the food we eat and the oxygen we breathe into energy. Because they are essential to energy, focus, vitality, and metabolism, we should eat to support them. Here are several ways to do so:
- Drink bone broth
- Increase fiber intake with beans, lentils, whole grains, bananas, and vegetables
- Eat more fish, avocados, nuts, and seeds, which are all rich in fatty acids
- Avoid processed flours, sugars and refined sweeteners, and trans fats
LEGO League (FLL) STEM Team
Does your student love LEGOs? LEGO League for the 2023-2024 school year might be for you!
LEGO League introduces science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to children through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Team participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program, helping today’s students and teachers build a better future together.
Teams are run by parent volunteers and would meet for one hour, once a week for 12 weeks. Sessions include working together as a team to complete guided challenges in preparation for an end of season festival where they would present all of their work. The cost is expected to be $200 per student. Please complete the linked survey below to help determine if there is enough interest to establish this program. Additional program details are available on the survey form.
For parents who are interested, please fill out our survey
https://forms.gle/oVvKDZubpmy4irxv9 by May 26, 2023. Once we get an idea of interest level, we will be holding a SHES information night on May 31, 2023 at 6:30PM for interested parents. Look forward to seeing everyone!
Please note this is a parent-run program and not part of Spring Hill PTO's Outside School Activities Program offering.
Join the PTO Planning Committees for 2023-2024!
We have had an INCREDIBLE year with the PTO, with events like the Block Party, Book Fair, BINGO Night, after-school programs, Fun Fair and more. If you would like to continue to see these types of events and programs next year, then consider joining a PTO committee or the executive board. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities available to suit your schedule and area of interest. Here are just a few of the open positions:
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PTO Executive Board - We are looking for a Jr. Treasurer and Jr. VP of Technology. A position on the Executive Board would be a year round commitment, including attending monthly meetings.
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Taste of Spring Hill (NEW!) - Taste of Spring Hill was a beloved event and tradition at SHES for many years, and we'd love to bring it back with a new vision. Let's celebrate the many cultures at Spring Hill with a team that can coordinate enrichment and awareness throughout the year, culminating in a Taste of Spring Hill community event.
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Bids for Kids Auction Committee - We were so excited to bring back our in person live auction event this year, and are looking to build a larger committee to help plan the '23-'24 online and live event.
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Staff Appreciation - We are always looking for more volunteers to join this WONDERFUL committee. This is a great way to get to know our staff by helping plan events like the Chili Lunch, Valentine's Day luncheon, and the week long Staff Appreciation event in May. Many hands make light work!
If interested in any of these positions, please email Emalie Coen, presidentelect@gmail.com.
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May 21 - Panther Fun Run
May 26 - Field Day
May 29 - Memorial Day -School Holiday
June 16 - Last Day of School (2 Hour Early Release)
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