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Dear Spring Hill Families,
It was wonderful seeing so many families at Back-to-School Night this week! Our students are excited and ready to learn and we are excited to share all the fabulous learning that is taking place. We hope you all enjoy the long weekend! As a reminder, school is closed Friday, September 1st and Monday, September 4th for Labor Day holiday.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Amy Briggs
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Friday, September 1 and Monday, September 4: Labor Day Break - No School
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Friday, September 15th: First PTO meeting (8:45am, Cafeteria)
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Friday, September 22nd: Block Party BBQ (5:30pm)
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Monday, September 25 - Yom Kippur, School Closed
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Monday, October 9 - Student Holiday
FCPS School Year Calendar for 2023-24
For your convenience, we have created a beginning of the check list. Click to access the form. The form contains live links to relevant documents and forms, you will just need to hover over each item for the link to activate.
The Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE-71) and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health-Related Needs.
For SY23-24, these forms will be required for all students. Enrolling parents/guardians who have a SIS ParentVUE account may submit them electronically by using the Online Verification/Update packet.
For families without SIS ParentVue accounts, forms can be located in the Back to School packets and on the General Registration Forms page.
Each student will receive a free T-Shirt to be worn on Field trips and Field day. Please complete the Order form so we can order a shirt for your student. Please complete a separate form for each child that attends Spring Hill by September 5th, 2023.
JOIN THE PTO
Support the Spring Hill PTO and become a PTO Member today. An active PTO is a successful PTO! Your $20 PTO membership includes:
- Access to the online Student Directory via AtoZ Connect
- Priority registration and discounts on after-school programs
- Discounts on select PTO-sponsored programs and events
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. In late June, the School Board approved changes to the SR&R for the 2023-24 school year. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 29.
iReady Testing (Grades 1-6)
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) adopted iReady assessments as an academic universal screener for all elementary school students in grades 1-6. In addition to the iReady assessment, all elementary school students in grades 1-6 complete the Developmental Spelling Analysis (DSA).
The purpose of iReady assessments is to identify students who may have gaps in foundational literacy and mathematics skills. iReady tests are also used to measure student progress in reading and mathematics skills. The purpose of the DSA is to measure the development of spelling skills.
The iReady assessment includes a reading test and a mathematics test. In grades 1-3, teachers also assess students’ oral reading fluency to fulfill state testing requirements. Based on test results, some students may require additional assessments to further diagnose specific skills that may need support.
All students complete iReady and DSA in fall and spring each year. Depending on fall performance, a student may take an assessment again in the winter. iReady and DSA are delivered within the classroom instructional block. Schools set the specific dates for testing in each class. Your student’s teacher or the school test coordinator will share the specific dates scheduled for testing. You can find information about general timing of iReady and DSA testing on the grade level tests webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/student-assessment/grade-level-tests).
Please contact Daniel Solsberry at dcsolsberry@fcps.edu (School Testing Coordinator/Assistant Principal) if you have any questions or concerns.
More information regarding the various assessments throughout the year and dates will be coming in the next few weeks.
VGA Testing (Grades 3-6)
Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA) is a new test required for students in grades 3-8. The state legislature introduced this requirement to measure student growth and progress within the school year in reading and mathematics.
For fall 2022, VGA will address content that was taught in the previous school year. The purpose of this fall’s VGA is to identify potential learning gaps resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no “passing” or “failing” outcome for the VGA. Results will provide a starting point to measure growth and will offer information about areas of strength and areas for growth in reading and mathematics.
Students enrolled in grades 3-8 will generally take an assessment in both reading and mathematics. Here are the dates for the VGA assessments in Grades 3-6. Click here to access the Parent Notification Letter.
VGA Schedule
The Safe Community Coalition, in partnership with the Temple Rodef Shalom, is proud to host the authors of Raising A Kid Who Can, an event that is sure to help parents - and kids - start the new school year off strong!
Learn from a child psychiatrist, a parent psychologist, and a child therapist who have spent years distilling the latest parenting science and best practices to answer the complex question: Based on all that modern science has to offer, what are the most important things I should try to do in raising my kid?
This meet the authors event takes place Wed, Sept 13th at Temple Rodef Shalom (2100 Westmoreland St.). The Presentation and Q&A is 7-8:30 pm with a Book Signing immediately afterward. Books will be available for sale at the event from bookseller Politics and Prose.
More info and registration for this FREE event can be found on the Safe Community Coalition website: https://mcleanscc.org.
Cub Scouts is a year-round family program designed for Boys and Girls in K through 5th grade. Spring Hill’s Pack 1144 provides a lively Cub Scouting experience with activities that capture the interest of youth and often include the entire family – family scouting.
Our Cubs learn essential skills and enjoy outdoor activities, leadership and character building, community involvement, service projects and stewardship of the environment. Make Friends. Earn Badges. Take Hikes. Launch Rockets. Race Pinewood Derby Cars. Roast Marshmallows. Help Others.
Discover Trails. Build Character. Play Games. Gain Confidence. Laugh. Camp Out. Work Together. Learn. If you have a K-5th grader interested in finding out more about cub scouts, you can check out our website and if interested in finding out more / when you should stop by to check us out… please email 1144registrar@gmail.com.
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