 Dear Parents,
It's not very often we get to see a double rainbow arcing over our very own school! Rainbows have also held special meaning for many cultures throughout history.
Here at our school, I see it as a symbol of hope and new beginnings. It appears after a storm, reminding us that even after challenges, there is always a chance for sunshine and brighter days.
We will use this beautiful image as inspiration to keep moving forward, embrace new possibilities, and continue to learn and grow together.
We hope you all enjoy the long weekend!
Sincerely,
Amy Briggs
As we near the end of the school year, we'd like to provide an opportunity for families in our community to reflect on how their child(ren) have changed and grown over the past year and think about how their personalities and characteristics shape their experiences as a learner. Gathering some brief information about each child will assist us in constructing class groupings for the 24-25 school year and provide your child's future teacher with valuable information from the family's perspective. We will be collecting responses through May 24th. Please fill out this Google form to capture your input. We look forward to working together with you as we plan the coming school year.
Upcoming Dates
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May 24
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Band Field Trip to King's Dominion
Parent Input form due
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May 27-29
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Summer Reading Book Fair-library
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May 29
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5th & 6th Grade Orchestra Concert, 6:30pm
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May 30
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6th Grade Field Trip
Taste of Spring Hill
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May 31
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Field Day
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June 5
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4th Grade Orchestra Concert, 6:30pm
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June 11
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6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 9:30am (Gym)
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June 12
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Last of School, Dismissal at 1:35PM
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FCPS School Year Calendar for 2023-24
 Order Your School Supplies
Parents, it's time to buy your 1st Day School Supplies. I know it seems early, but before you know it, summer will be here. It's important you order your supplies before it's too late or supplies run out. Start the school year off with the exact supplies your teacher requested, and give your child the confidence they need to conquer next year! The deadline to order is July 1, 2024!
A Message from PTO
ARE YOU READY FOR TOSH 2024?
~Thursday, May 30, 2024, 6 PM to 8 PM~
~SHES Cafeteria and Large Pod~
This year's Taste of Spring Hill International Food Night (TOSH) is almost here! We are thrilled to have more than 30 different countries and cultures showcased!
Taste of Spring Hill is a FREE EVENT! Please visit our Taste of Spring Hill Free Ticket Sign Up Genius!** If you would like to volunteer, please sign up by clickinghere!
**Please note - families already signed up to present their culture should not sign up as a volunteer or attendee, we have you accounted for.
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER FOR FIELD DAY!
Friday, May 31
Get ready for a day of FUN on Field Day! This year's Field Day will be Friday, May 31st. Our Spring Hill PE teachers have put together a day of classic field day games for our students, and we need parent volunteers to help run each station. No experience is necessary - you will be provided with game instructions before the events start.
TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE MORNING EVENTS [Grades 3 (O’Brien and Chang ONLY), 5, and 6], click here.
TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE AFTERNOON EVENTS [K, 1, 2, and 3 (Budniewski, Fernandez, and Leadingham ONLY)], click here.
LAST CALL FOR LOST & FOUND ITEMS
All items not claimed by Friday, June 7th will be donated!
Please scroll through the Lost and Found Website to find your child's missing coats, jackets, hoodies, gloves, hats or sweaters! There are literally hundreds of items, all without names, and we're sure you'd like these back home where they belong! We've added brand and sizing info to the photos to help parents recognize items. The website provides instructions on what to do if you see your child's items in the linked PDF photos. Looking for name tags? The Spring Hill PTO has partnered with Mabel's Labels to make it easy to label your child's items. PLUS, purchase Mabel's Labels and the PTO will receive a portion of the proceeds. It's win-win - your child's items don't stay lost and you're supporting the PTO! Go ahead...purchase now for camp, the pool, and of course back-to-school (when those cool mornings and warm afternoons make the lost and found so popular). To ensure that our PTO gets credit for your label purchases, click the Support a Fundraiser Link on the Mabel's Labels Home Page and enter "Spring Hill Elementary School PTO" in the search bar. You can also enter "Spring Hill Elementary School PTO" at checkout in the Support a Fundraiser bar. Happy labelling and thank you for helping us get all of the lost & found items back to their rightful owners!
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. All information regarding medication can be found here.
During this day-long celebration, the students will wear their 6th Grade t-shirts (that they received at the start of this year), play outdoor games, attempt to drench teachers and staff in the dunk tank, eat a picnic lunch, dance to the jams of the DJ in the beach-themed gym, and guess “Who’s Who” in the baby photo contest, among other fun activities. Our graduates will end the day watching a touching slideshow filled with memories and photos from their time at Spring Hill.
To register your child for this spectacular event, please visit the 6th Party Website to complete the 6th Grade Party Checklist (STEPS 1 – 3) below:
- STEP 1 – Tickets
- STEP 2 – Submit/Upload Photos for Baby Photos Contest and Slideshow
- STEP 3 – Sign-up to Volunteer
We look forward to celebrating all of our Spring Hill Elementary School children ending their precious elementary school years on Monday, June 10, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact the 6th Grade Party Committee Chairs at springhillpto6thgradeparty@gmail.com.
Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 8-19, 8:30am-12:30pm, weekdays only.
Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.
You can find more information and registration for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Early registration is from March 1-June 9, so reserve your student’s spot soon!
Summer Arts CampDon’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.
School Year 24-25 registration at Spring Hill Elementary is open for new student. If your student is applying for Dual Language Immersion lottery or Magnet school lottery, please let registrar know. You can start registration process by entering student’s information in New student Registration Intake Form.
- Family Life Education Materials Available for Review
The recommended Family Life Education instructional materials are available for community review through Monday, June 10, at 4:30 p.m. View details and a feedback form.
- Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. We All Belong Here!
In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day of school, to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at the school—a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Family Life Education Materials Available for Review
- 2024-25 School Year Budget Update
- Free Student Bus Passes
We are so fortunate to have so many students from all different backgrounds at Spring Hill. We would love if you and your child could share more about your heritage with us. Our goal is to have your child share this information on our live morning news show for students and teachers to view. Please fill out this brief form with your student(s) to share your culture with us!
We are looking for one additional person to serve our school community.
We are looking for a Dining Assistant for the rest of the 2024 school year.
Please contact Boutia Pourhashemi at bpourhashemi@fcps.edu if you are interested.
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