Principal and Parent’s Coffee Chat
We would like to invite parents, guardians, and caregivers in for a Principal and Parent's Coffee Chat. The purpose of the coffee is to take time for us to get to know each other better and respond to questions you may have. If you have specific questions for the administrators of Silverbrook, place your question or wondering on this form and we will respond to your inquiry during our coffee time.
The following dates are designated for our coffee chats:
Principal/Parent Coffee Chat
o Friday, January 19 @ 9:30-10:30 in the library
o Friday, February 16@ 9:30-10:30 in the library
o Monday, April 15 @ 6:30-7:30 in the library
Valentines Day
- Valentine’s Day is a beloved day at Silverbrook. We are asking that parents follow these guidelines for the class celebration.
- Please contact your child’s teacher to check on types of allergies before purchasing snacks.
- Parties are limited to 1.5 hours.
- Parent participation at the party will be between 2-4 parents. This is based on teachers’ discretion.
- We cannot have balloons of any kind, no bouquets, arches, or single balloons.
- Room parents will have access to decorate the classroom door on Tuesday, February 13th after dismissal.
Winter Choral Concert
The Silverbrook Singers will be performing Winter Lullabies at 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 11th in the Silverbrook gym. All singers should report to Mrs. McCay’s room at 6:15 pm wearing their pajamas.
Cultural Celebrations
As a community, we are fortunate to have members of our community who celebrate special cultural or religious holidays each month. Please post one picture or one collage of pictures of your celebration with a brief caption so we can learn more about the special holidays that you celebrate as a Silverbrook family. If you do not see your holiday listed in the January table of contents, please contact Neelima Chirumamilla at nchirumamill@fcps.edu. Thank you so much for helping us to learn about what makes us special as a community. Please use this link to add your picture.
Cultural Celebrations Picture Link
Smart Watches
We are requesting your help with student watches. Students are using watches inappropriately (i.e. recording conversations or capturing videos) and have also reached out to parents using their watch during instructional time. Please have a conversation with your student and the respectful use of their technology while at school.
Conversation to Raise Awareness of Fentanyl and Other Drugs
In this video, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid interviews the Fosters, a family who tragically lost their son Cayden to a half pill of fentanyl mistaken for Percocet. This heart-wrenching yet eye-opening video of their experience is essential to raise awareness among parents/caregivers and students about the dangers of fake painkillers.
Please join Dr. Reid on Wednesday, January 10, at 6:30 p.m., at Edison High School for a community conversation about opioid awareness. You may register to attend. However, registration is not required; it is simply for space considerations.
The evening’s program is appropriate for parents/caregivers and students in grades 6-12. All attendees will receive a free REVIVE! Narcan training during the event and learn about support services currently available within FCPS and Fairfax County.
FCPS’ website also has resources to help you to start the conversation and additional support for families struggling with substance misuse.
Conversación para Crear Conciencia Sobre el Fentanilo y Otras Drogas En este vídeo, la superintendente Dra. Michelle Reid conversa con los Fosters, una familia que perdió trágicamente a su hijo Cayden a causa de una media pastilla de fentanilo confundida con Percocet. Este vídeo desgarrador y a la vez muy informativo sobre su experiencia es esencial para concienciar a los padres/cuidadores y a los estudiantes sobre los peligros de los analgésicos falsos. Por favor, únase a la Dra. Reid el miércoles, 10 de enero, a las 6:30 p.m., en la Escuela Secundaria de Edison para una conversación comunitaria sobre la conciencia de los opioides. Puede registrarse para asistir. La registración no es obligatoria; pero nos ayuda a poder coordinar el evento.
Este programa es apropiado para padres/cuidadores y estudiantes de 6to a 12vo grado. ¡Todos los participantes recibirán un entrenamiento gratuito de REVIVE! Narcan durante el evento y aprenderán sobre los servicios de apoyo actualmente disponibles dentro de FCPS y el Condado de Fairfax.
Nuestro sitio web también tiene recursos para ayudarle a iniciar la conversación y apoyo adicional para familias.
🔢 Help FCPS Reach 1 Million Minutes of Math
FCPS Family Math Week starts on Monday, January 8! Participate in games and stories online. FCPS is working toward a total of 1 million minutes logged by families. The event is free, with activities from ST Math geared toward students in grades K-6 and their families.
Math Week offers families an opportunity to experience math, literacy, history, and geography in a fun and positive way. All content will be available for families in English and Spanish beginning Monday, January 8. Visit the Math Week website.
🔢 Ayuda a FCPS a Alcanzar un Millón de Minutos de Matemáticas
¡La Semana Familiar de Matemáticas de FCPS comienza el lunes 8 de enero! Únase a nosotros en línea para juegos e historias. FCPS está trabajando hacia un total de 1 millón de minutos registrados por las familias. La participación es gratis, con actividades de ST Math dirigidas a estudiantes en grados K-6 y sus familias.
La Semana de Matemáticas ofrece a las familias una oportunidad de experimentar matemáticas, alfabetismo, historia, y geografía de una manera divertida y positiva. Todo el contenido estará disponible para las familias en inglés y español a partir del lunes 8 de enero. Visite el sitio web de la Semana de las Matemáticas para ver juegos, cuentos y otras actividades.
Mark Your Calendar
- January 25 End of 2nd Quarter 2 hr. early release
- ·January 26 Teacher Workday
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