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Ms. Staples' 3rd grade class proudly wore blue today to celebrate Blue Star Welcome Week!
Date Reminders
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October 4: Family Coffee & Conversation followed by a PTA Meeting, 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m., SEES Cafeteria. Details below.
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October 9: Student Holiday/Staff Development Day. No school for students.
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October 13: SEES PTA Family Game Night, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Details below.
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October 17: SEES Field Day (during the school day). See flyer below to sign up to help!
Notes from the Nest
In our SEES school community, we S.O.A.R., meaning that we demonstrate: Support, Optimism, Acceptance, and Responsibility.
Dear Eagles Community,
This week, we're focusing on being responsible Eagles. Responsibility is one of the core values in S.O.A.R., and it's important to us that our students learn to be responsible for themselves, their actions, and their belongings.
We've been talking to students about what it means to be responsible in different areas of their lives, such as at school, at home, and in the community. We've also been discussing the importance of making good choices and being accountable for their actions.
In addition to our classroom discussions, we're also working on building responsibility through our school culture. For example, we have a SEES Student Council Association (SCA) where students can take on responsibility for different tasks and projects around the school. They are working on planning October school spirit days and strengthening our Student Ambassador program. This program pairs SCA students with new students to give them a school tour and important school information.
Our Military Kids Club had their first meeting of the school year today. This club helps military connected students together to build friendships and community around shared experiences. This was a great way to end our Blue Star Welcome Week where we invited Eagles to build a sense of belonging and community for all our military families who may not be living on a base.
I'm proud of the progress our students have made in developing responsibility. I see it in the way they take care of our school, the way they help each other, and the way they make decisions in their daily lives.
Sincerely,
April Martin
Proud Principal
Cardboard Challenge Fun
Our third annual Cardboard Challenge was a huge success! Friends and families worked together to design and build structures using just cardboard and duct tape. This year, teams made detailed creations in response to the prompt: What would an alien think SEES needs in order to be even more amazing?
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The results were incredible, and included a roller coaster, a bowling alley, a Food-O-Matic, a statue of our mascot, a rocket, a giant pumpkin, a pool, and a spa for the SEES staff! All of the students had a wonderful time at the Cardboard Challenge. It was a great opportunity for families to come together and have fun. Be on the lookout for the next Cardboard Challenge in the Spring!
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Responsible Eagles
This week, we're celebrating our work on being responsible Eagles! We talked about what it means to be responsible, and how we can be responsible at school, at home, and in our community. We also discussed what it means to be responsible classmates, and how we can help each other learn and grow.
Here are a few ways that our Eagles can be responsible:
- At school, Eagles can be responsible by completing their homework, listening to their teachers, and being respectful of their classmates.
- At home, Eagles can be responsible by helping out with chores, being kind to their siblings, and listening to their parents.
- In their community, Eagles can be responsible by being respectful of others, helping those in need, and taking care of the environment.
We are proud of our Eagles for their commitment to being responsible. Thank you for helping us to create a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.
From our Family Liaison
Fairfax County Economic Mobility Pilot
Fairfax County residents can enter a lottery to be randomly selected to receive $750 per month for 15 months. Eligible residents must be employed, have at least one child aged 16 years or younger, have a total household income that falls between 150%-250% of the Federal Poverty Level and reside in one of the following zip codes: 22306, 22309, 20190, 20191, 22041, 20170, 22003, 22150, 20120 or 20151. You must apply by Tuesday, October 3. Visit https://bit.ly/FairfaxEconMobility or email GIpilot@fairfaxcounty.gov to learn more.
Upcoming Family Coffee & Conversation and PTA meeting
Please join us on Wednesday, October 4th for a Family Coffee & Conversation (5:15-6:00pm) followed by the October PTA Meeting (6:00-7:00pm)
Family Coffee & Conversation: Learn tools to help support student learning at home. A Spanish interpreter will be available for this event.
PTA Meeting with Guest Speaker from The Blue Star Families Organization: Learn how the organization welcomes and supports Blue Star Families in our community and how military and non-military families can get involved. In honor of National Soft Taco Day, we invite you to bring a dish to our Mexican-inspired potluck.
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