March 13, 2024
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Dear Sleepy Hollow Family,
We are thrilled to share with you the resounding success of our recent PTA Sponsored International Night event! It was an evening filled with vibrant student performances, exquisite food, and an abundance of joy for everyone involved.
The student performances showcased the diverse talents of our student body, with each act bringing its own unique flair to the stage. From traditional dances to musical performances, the energy and enthusiasm were palpable throughout the night.
Of course, no International Night would be complete without delicious food from around the world. Our culinary chefs and gracious local restaurants outdid themselves with a selection of dishes that tantalized the taste buds and transported us to far-off lands with every bite.
We are also excited to announce that our Student Council are organizing a food drive. We are already overwhelmed by the generosity of our community. Thanks to your donations, we have already filled many boxes with essential items that will support those in need.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to making International Night such a memorable and successful event. It truly exemplifies the spirit of our school community coming together to celebrate diversity and unity.
Mirnaly Vega and Tim Scesney
Principal and Assistant Principal
Important Upcoming Dates
March 19 - 4th Grade Field Trip, Kennedy Center
April 2 - Kindergarten Orientation for Rising Kindergarteners and Families, Time: TBD
April 17 - Curriculum Night for Families, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Bus Transportation will be provided.
March 22 - End of Quarter 3
March 24 - March 28 - Spring Break, No School
April 1 - Teacher Planning Day, No School
April 2 - Staff Development Day, No School for Students
April 10th - Eid al Ftr Holiday (sundown 4/9 - sundown 4/10)
PTA Silent Auction - April 22 - April 28
Ramadan
Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact Ms. Vega, MVega@fcps.edu, regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.
💻 Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in.
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From Barksdale Yearbook Co.:
Student/Parent Information
Online ordering of your yearbooks has been activated. Your student families can now access www.barksdalephoto.com to place their order using the access code: 0038404YB
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Student and Family Surveys
Family Engagement Survey to Open March 3
FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Community partnerships
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.
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