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اس نیوزلیٹر کو دوسری زبانوں میں پڑھنے کیلئے ، براہ مہربانی ہماری ویب سائیٹ ملاحظہ کیجیئے۔
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Important Dates and Events
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May 2, Thursday - SOL begins (vide calendar at the end of this section)
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May 3, Friday - Orthodox Good Friday - Student Holiday
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May 24, Friday - Closing of SLES Class Placement Family Input form
Stratford Landing Class Placement Family Input for the 2024-2025 School Year
Many families value having a role in their child’s class placement. Parents and caregivers have the best overall knowledge of your child and her/his/their unique traits. The class placement process is approached very carefully and thoroughly at Stratford Landing and we consider the academic and social needs of each student. In order to provide the best environment for your child, we seek input from both staff and families.
We ask that you do not reach out directly to teachers to make requests for next school year. Parents and caregivers can provide their input through this process. Our teachers drive the class placement process, and we trust their judgment and expertise when creating class placements. When completing the form, please share the qualities of a teacher and classroom environment that would best meet your child’s needs.
Requests for specific teachers, or to be grouped with specific students, will not be honored. Instead, this is an opportunity for families to share information about their child that would support learning. To create equitable and dynamic class groupings, it is impossible to honor every request from a family to place a child in a specific classroom with specific students. Please be assured that with or without family input, each child's needs will be carefully considered to ensure the selection of a classroom in which your child will learn best.
Class assignments will not be finalized or communicated to families until close to the start of the 2024-2025 School Year.
Please share your thoughts on the needs of your child by answering the questions in this form.
The form will close on Friday, May 24, 2024.
Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon
FCPS students in grades 3-12 took the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener during March, providing updated information on skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. The SEL Screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported.
In late April, individual student SEL Screener results will be available for families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
Get more information about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For support in understanding your individual student’s results or ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or contact your student’s teacher or SLES counselors Mersal Shaker or Raina Roop.
School Health Services Satisfaction Survey
The Fairfax County Health Department and FCPS School Health Services invite parents/caregivers to participate in a survey on the level of satisfaction with support provided to your school community by School Health Services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and is open until Friday, April 26. Your feedback can help to improve school health services.
Online Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year (SY)
Online Registration for the 2024-2025 school year opened on April 2, 2024. Both new and returning (re-enrolling) families can use our Online Registration (OLR) system to register students entering Kindergarten (00) through 12th grade for the upcoming academic year.
Welcome to Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Online Registration. This will provide families with the information to utilize this convenient registration tool. Parents and guardians can still register students using the electronic bundle or choose to complete paper registration forms if they prefer.
April Is Month of the Military Child
 The Month of the Military Child is a time to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have more than 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.
To show our support for all our military-connected families, we invite students, families, school employees, and community members to “Purple Up!” for military children. Wear purple on Friday 26. Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green; Marine Corps red; and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force blue
Honoring Military Kids
In this video, Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid and Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander Colonel Joseph Messina recognize and celebrate the resilience and sacrifices of military-connected children during the Month of the Military Child. FCPS shows our appreciation and gratitude to these remarkable young individuals who contribute so much to our community
For our SLES Military-Connected Families
We are celebrating the month of the military child. Please, if you are affiliated with the military take one minute to fill out this form. Thank you!
Military-Connected Family Support
FCPS welcomes all of our new and returning military-connected families throughout the year! Whether your family is moving permanently to the school district or living here for a short time, our schools and support staff welcome you and will be able to assist with your transition into and/or out of our district.
Visit our Military Families webpage and sign up to receive the Military Families newsletter. If you have any questions, please email our Family and School Partnerships team.
Schedule for SOL Assessments
PTA News
Teacher Appreciation and Mother's Day
Happy Spring! 🌸 The Little Well is offering *limited* pre-orders for blooming boxes to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week and Mother’s Day in May!
Each order will include a sweet bud vase of blooms with a special treat or drink delivered to local homes and schools the week of May 6-11, 2024!
Pre-order here.
🌸Spring Fling🌸Volunteers needed
Spring Fling is Thursday, May 2nd 6-8 PM. We need your help to make it a success. So… Drum roll please! ….🥁🥁🥁 Sign up to volunteer! We need baked goods for the Cake Walk and parents to organize themed baskets from each classroom for the raffle fundraiser. Thank you!!
https://bit.ly/4arsH0A
🌸Spring Fling🌸 is right around the corner on May 2 from 6-8pm
We are taking pre-orders for Chik-Fil-A sandwiches or the option of a sandwich with chips and drink (your choice of water or juice box)
Pre-orders must be in by April 29th!!
We will have it ready for you for pick up the day of the event 😊
Pre-order here.
The Dynamic, Diverse Dolphin (D3) Showcase is Back!
We are calling all singers, story-tellers, poets, magicians, comedians, gymnasts, rappers, dancers, athletes, and anyone with a unique talent to join us for this exciting show. If you were unable to "Show us your Act" on Monday, April 8th, you can still submit a video of your act through the the sign up! Your act does not need to be final yet. Rehearsal dates will be announced once auditions are done.
The D3 Showcase will be held in the Stratford Landing gym on Friday, April 19th at 6pm.
Sign up here!
Library Volunteers Needed
We need more people to help out in the beautiful library! You can sign up to help a K or 1st grade class check out books. You can also shelve books (timing is flexible, just let Mrs. Snow know when you will be in). Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/mziCJCY
May 6-10 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week is just around the corner. Let’s help honor them and give back as much as we can during this special week.
Please see the sign-up for items and volunteers needed: https://bit.ly/4b0zyy3
Want to know what we have planned that week?! Here are just some highlights — stay tuned for more details!
May 6- Waffle Bar Breakfast
May 7- Snack/Drink Cart
May 8- Potluck Lunch
May 9- Relaxing Massages
May 10- The Little Well
To make it even more fun we ask that students help in other ways by spreading cheer with a very special spirit week:
Monday: Bring a note sharing a favorite memory with a teacher/staff this school year
Tuesday: Draw/bring a flower picture for a teacher/staff
Wednesday: Wear your teacher's/staff's favorite color or school spirit gear to celebrate!
Thursday: Give thanks to a teacher/staff you see in the hallways all day long!
Friday: High-five teachers/staff you see in the hallways all day long!
Other ways to give?
Check out the Blooming Boxes from The Little Well to show some love to the amazing teachers/staff at SLES. Pre-order soon (before they’re sold out!) Each delivery includes a petite bottle of blooms + a special treat or drink and a note to spread some joy this spring. Place orders here: https://forms.gle/cC3fV8KVxkdwuWqq5
Have any questions? Please contact, Francis Parra at staffappreciation@slpta.org
Interested in Girl Scouts?
Please join us to learn about how to join a troop for the 24-25 school year.
When: May 16 at 6:30pm
Where: Stratford Landing ES cafeteria
Questions? Email caitlinmandel@gmail.com
Family Liaison Resources
by Inge Gatti
As your family liaison, my goal is to keep you informed about the valuable resources, events, and family engagement opportunities available through SLES, FCPS, and the community.
If you have questions about navigating the school, learning about FCPS resources, or getting your student set up for success, I'm glad to be here to help you and your kids. Please email, or call 703-619-3690 to set up an appointment. I am looking forward to meeting you!
Visit the SLES Family Liaison homepage for additional information and resources.
 Register here.
 Clic aquí para registrarse.
Immigrant Family Reunification Class
A class will be held online in Spanish for immigrant families looking to reunite during challenging transitions. Saturday classes will be available April 13, 20, or 27, from 9-11:30 a.m. Register online. For more information, please contact SLES family liaison Inge Gatti at igattinunesd@fcps.edu or Sussy Tomer at setomer@fcps.edu.
 For more information and/or to buy tickets you can also click here.
Sherwood Regional Library Classes and Events
Interested in some of the many activities happening at Sherwood Library? Click on this link to register to your favorite picks.
Summer Arts Camp
Don’t miss out on this summer’s most exciting arts enrichment program! At Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA), students take art, music, theater, and dance classes daily. E-IFTA is for current second through fifth grade students. Learn more on the E-IFTA webpage. Email EIFTA@fcps.edu with any questions.
Summer Camps and Learning Programs
Have you made summer plans for your child yet? Are you looking for a summer camp for your child with special needs?
The Family Resource Center has compiled information on summer camps including local options, camps for students with special needs (sorted by need), and camps for students experiencing grief or who have parents in the military.
Sign Up for FCPS Summer Camps
Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools.
Tech Adventure Camp is available for current grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas.
For 6th Graders - VIP Summer Program
Looking for a fun summer camp for your rising middle schooler? Check out VIP Camp, taking place July 1 through August 1 at five FCPS middle schools, and open to all FCPS middle school students. VIP Camp costs only $100 for the 5-week program!Find out more and register soon: bit.ly/VIPcamp2024
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