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Date Reminders
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December 12 and 13: PTA Restaurant Event - Delia's Pizza. All day, both days. See the flyer in today's Friday Folder for details!
- December 15: Due Date for Full Time AAP Referral.
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December 18 to January 1: Winter Break. School closed for staff and students.
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January 15: School Holiday - Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday. School closed for students and staff.
Notes From the Nest
In our SEES school community, we S.O.A.R., meaning that we demonstrate: Support, Optimism, Acceptance, and Responsibility.
Dear SEES Families,
I hope this message finds you all well! As we approach the end of another exciting week at SEES, I wanted to take a moment to share some highlights and look ahead to what's coming up next.
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This Week's Highlights:
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A Celebration of Music: This week, we were thrilled to host our annual Band and Strings Winter concerts. It was truly inspiring to witness the growth and dedication of our 5th and 6th-grade musicians as they showcased their talents for their fellow Eagles and their families. The concerts were a resounding success, filled with beautiful melodies and heartwarming performances. Thank you to our talented teachers, Mr. Dave Jakes, Band Director, Mr. Smith, Strings Director, and Ms. Williams-Favry, Strings Director, for their hard work and dedication in preparing our students for this exceptional event.
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Academic Excellence: Our third through sixth grade classrooms have been buzzing with activity this week as students tackled their Winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA). We are so proud of their hard work!
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Looking Ahead to Next Week:
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Final Week Before Winter Break: Next week marks the final week before our students embark on their well-deserved Winter Break. Different classrooms may have activities planned. Please be sure to check your child's backpack for detailed information. We know that you may want to get a jump start on any Winter holiday plans. Please report any absence using our attendance line at 703-921-2323 OR by emailing SpringfieldEstatesElem.Attendance@fcps.edu.
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Read-A-Fun Incentive: Our students raised over $3,000 and read over 126,175 minutes. This means on December 13th, Mrs. Flading and I will be wearing the special outfits voted on by our students. We are excited to see what creative combinations our Eagles created for us.
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School Closure: Please be aware that school will be closed from December 18th through January 1st for students. We will reopen on January 2nd, 2024, for the start of 2024. School offices will be open on December 18th, 19th, and 27th.
As we approach the holiday season, I wish you and your families a time filled with warmth, joy, and cherished memories. May your break be filled with rest, relaxation, and quality time with loved ones.
SOARing Sincerely,
April Martin
Proud Principal
From Our Family Liaision
Free Family Activities for Winter Break
The Smithsonian Museums and the National Zoo are free (four locations require free entry tickets or passes) and open everyday of break except December 25. The National Museum of the United States Army in Fort Belvoir and Planet Word in DC are also free (both require passes, reserve online) and offer plenty of hands-on exhibits kids will love.
The US Botanical Garden is free and has an annual holiday exhibit. Explore poinsettias, model trains and DC landmarks made out of plants.
Visit our local Fairfax County Public parks and nature centers. Lake Accotink, Huntley Meadows and Hidden Pond all have extensive, well maintained, wooded trails and lakes (or ponds) teeming with wildlife. Huntley Meadows and Hidden Pond both have nature centers open daily (except for Tuesdays).
Attend a free event at the Richard Byrd Library. Check out the calendar for preschool, school age and teen events. Registration is required for some events. Call or visit the library for more information.
Hear the US Army Band Clarinet Quartet in concert at the Sherwood Regional Library on Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 3:00-4:00pm.
Take a First Day Hike. A family hike is the perfect way to start the new year. All Virginia State Parks celebrate the new year with free park entry and special programs. Mason Neck State Park has a fun collection of trails from easy to moderate. Several ranger-led hikes of varying lengths will start throughout the day. The Fairfax County Park Authority joins in the fun with a January 1st photo contest and naturalist led hikes at Burke Lake Park to enjoy the first sunrise and sunset of the year. Find more information and photo contest rules here.
Participate in the Fairfax County Public Library Winter Reading Program. Sign up on Beanstack or visit your local public library branch to pick up a paper log. When you complete the reading for your age/grade visit the library and receive prizes for finishing the program.
If your family is need of community assistance such as food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, employment and other essential needs you can reach Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880, TTY 711 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bilingual staff and/or interpreters are available for languages other than English. Koinonia (703-971-1991) (serving the zipcodes: 22315, 22310, 22150 (east of I-95), 22303, 22312) and ECHO (703-569-9160) (serving the zipcodes: 22151, 22152, 22153, 22015, 22150 (west of 1-95), 22312) are community organizations that may also be able to provide services to your family. Visit the Food for Others (703-207-9173) website for locations of weekly food distribution sites in the community.
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