Spring Break 

March 25-29 is spring break. Schools and school offices will be closed. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! See the complete school year calendar.

Vacaciones de Primavera

Del 25 al 29 de Marzo son las vacaciones de primavera. Las escuelas y las oficinas escolares estarán cerradas. ¡Les deseamos a nuestros estudiantes y a nuestros maestros unas felices y descansadas vacaciones de primavera! Vea el calendario completo del curso escolar.

SOL Testing 

The Regional Spelling Bee was held on Saturday at Lake Braddock Secondary School. We are SO PROUD of our Adeline!! Silverbrook’s 2024 Champion.

On April 2, 2024 Parents and students are invited to Silverbrook to learn about Kindergarten here at Silverbrook. Parents and students will be invited into classrooms, explore a school bus, and engage in independent playground time. We look forward to seeing you there!  

Registration will not occur during orientation but at a scheduled time with our Registrar.  Please click here to reserve a day/time to register your child with our Registrar, Renita Priestley.  

Student Intentions for Next Year

As we plan teacher staffing for the next school year 2024-2025, we need your help to determine our enrollment numbers.  Staffing is based on enrollment and state regulations require we determine the educational intentions of students leaving Silverbrook. If you are moving from the area, please complete this Student Intention for Next School Year 2024-2025 to let us know of your intentions. Should you have any questions please contact Renita Priestley at rlpriestley@fcps.edu

Outdoor Dining is Back 

We would like to welcome families back to outdoor dining beginning April 3^rd on Monday-Friday. Use this FORM  to sign up for a time. We have limited space at the outside tables and ask that you be mindful of other families who may want to have lunch with their students.

Procedures:

• Acces the link and sign up for a lunchtime. One person per seat.
• Check in to office.
• The office will notify your student.
• Please wait for your student at Door 5.
• Enjoy lunch
• Use the wipe to clean your area for the next visitor and dispose of trash.
• Walk student back and enter school using Door 5 (ring bell). Your student should join their class in the café for recess dismissal.
• Parent signs out in the office.

Seahawk Talk  If you missed our Seahawk Talk focused on Language Arts, you missed an excellent presentation by our Reading Specialist Ms. Annette Pelliccio. Click here to view the video to see great ideas of things you can do at home to support your student.

Morning Meeting Feedback

Thank you for attending the Morning Meeting! Our students were excited to see parents interacting and having fun with the class. We would like to have feedback on your experience. Please access this Google form to leave your thoughts. FEEDBACK FORM

Our 5^th and 6^th grade students had a blast exploring various occupational opportunities today during our Career Fair. We had approximately twenty-one volunteers come out to support this effort by expounding on their personal job and career choices. Thank you to our wonderful counseling team for spearheading this.

April is Month of the Military Child

April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community and recognize their strength and resilience. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families.

Let’s all PURPLE UP on April 17 in support of our military children.

New Regulation on Meditation and Silent Reflection Spaces

FCPS has developed Regulation 1502 to ensure all students and staff have reasonable accommodation and access to meditation and silent reflection spaces within the school division. The regulation provides guidance for schools on how to manage requests for silent reflection during instructional and non-instructional time, and for students to leave school for religious activities.

These spaces are for individuals to engage in prayer, meditation, or silent reflection, inclusive of their religious or non-religious beliefs. Parents/caregivers must provide written permission for students requesting to miss instructional time on a regular basis. Families are encouraged to contact Dr. Simpkins or Mr. Martinez (Family Liaison) regarding accommodations. View Regulation 1502. Visit FCPS' Guidelines for Religious Activities webpage for more information.

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Nueva Regulación sobre Espacios de Meditación y Reflexión

FCPS ha desarrollado el Reglamento 1502 para asegurar que todos los estudiantes y el personal tengan acomodaciones razonables y acceso a espacios de meditación y reflexión en silencio dentro de la división escolar. La regulación provee una guía para las escuelas sobre cómo manejar las solicitudes de reflexión silenciosa durante el tiempo de instrucción y no instrucción, y para que los estudiantes puedan faltar a la escuela para actividades religiosas.

Estos espacios son para que los individuos puedan dedicarse a la oración, la meditación o la reflexión en silencio, independientemente de sus creencias religiosas o no religiosas. Los padres/cuidadores deben proporcionar un permiso por escrito para dar permiso a estudiantes que falten a clase con regularidad. Se les aconseja a las familias que se comuniquen con Dr. Simpkins, or Mr. Martinez respecto a las acomodaciones. Visite la página web de FCPS Pautas para Actividades Religiosas para obtener más información.

Updated COVID Recommendations

In accordance with the updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) respiratory virus guidance, FCPS and the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) have updated school COVID-19 recommendations.

The COVID-19 isolation period of five days is no longer recommended. 

New respiratory virus guidance applies to respiratory viral illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Students who have symptoms or, test positive for, or have been diagnosed with a respiratory virus may return to school when the student is fever-free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication; AND the student’s symptoms have improved or resolved. 

Students should follow additional precautions as outlined by the CDC upon resumption of normal activities. 

Should I Send My Child to School?

Please refer to the chart on this attendance webpage if your child is experiencing symptoms or illnesses, and you are unsure if they should go to school. 

Thank you for helping keep our students and staff healthy.

Safe, Supported, and Included — the FCPS Family Summit 2024

The FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Marshall High School. The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families, such as social-emotional resources, along with a specially curated online component to provide supports for students with disabilities and their families. 

Some of the topics include raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. The conference is being planned by several FCPS offices in collaboration with the Fairfax Alliance of Black School Educators, Black Women’s Educational Alliance - DC Chapter, Hispanic Educators Association, and Asian Educators Association. 

This year’s theme is Safe, Supported, and Included, which aligns with Goal 2 of the FCPS Strategic Plan. More details will be available after spring break.

Lexia Parent Night: How We Help Your Child Learn to Read

FCPS funds the use of Lexia for all elementary and middle schools as part of their literacy instruction. Lexia is a computer-based program that supplements classroom instruction to help students develop literacy skills. It also provides teachers with data to identify students who need additional support and the ability to know which specific concepts and skills to prioritize. Attend a virtual information night on Tuesday, April 9, to learn more about Lexia and how FCPS is integrating it into the classroom to support student growth. Participants will also get tips for supporting their students at home. Integrating Lexia into the literacy curriculum aligns with the Virginia Literacy Act, FCPS’ Equitable Access to Literacy, and FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3, which aims to have all students reading on level by the end of third  grade.

Friday, the Friday before Easter, is the day on which Christians annually observe the commemoration of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Good Friday is a day of mourning. During special Good Friday services Christians meditate on Jesus's suffering and death on the cross, and what this means for their faith. Read more at Britannica.com

Easter

A joyful Easter to all in our community who celebrate! This year's Easter artwork was created by Falls Church High School student Dayanara M. The springtime celebration of Easter is the most important Christian holiday. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus, who sacrificed so that Christians may have life with God after death. #OurFCPS This artwork was designed as part of the FCPS Observance Design Challenge for Students. Learn more about the challenge: observance design

Mark Your Calendar

• March 25-29 Spring Break
• April 1-Teacher Workday No Students
• April 2-Staff Development Day No Students
• April 2-Kindergarten Orientation 2:30
• April 17- Purple Up Day
• April 29-Good Friday

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