Springfield Estates ES News You Choose - August 9, 2024

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 08/09/2024 05:30 PM EDT

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Nest Fest Flyer

Calendar Dates:

  • August 15:  Back to the Nest Fest!  See Notes from the Nest below for details.  
  • August 19: First Day of School for 2024-2025.
  • August 30 and September 2:  Labor Day Holiday.  School is closed for staff and students. 
  • September 11:  SEES PTA Meeting. 6 p.m., SEES Cafeteria. Everyone is invited!
  • September 16:  Three Hour Early Release.  Students dismissed at 1:05 p.m.  See below for details. 
  • September 25:  Back to School Night (details coming soon).

Notes from the Nest

Welcome Back, Eagles!

Dear Springfield Estates Elementary School (SEES) Students and Families,

Get ready to spread your wings and soar into a new school year! The SEES staff is excited to welcome you back to our Eagles’ Nest. We can’t wait to see our students’ bright eyes and eager faces as they return to our classrooms.

Our teachers are busy preparing their nests for learning, and we’re excited to watch our Eagles grow and thrive this year. Together, we will build a strong and supportive community where every student can reach their full potential.

SEES Eagles S.O.A.R., meaning that they demonstrate: Support, Optimism, Acceptance, and Responsibility.  Our goal is to support and encourage each student to achieve their full potential to S.O.A.R. in all areas.  

Mark your calendars!  Nest Fest will be held on August 15, 2024 from 3:00-5:30. This family-friendly event is your chance to explore our Eagles’ Nest, meet our fantastic staff, and connect with valuable school resources. Join us as we kick off a wonderful school year together! Student teacher assignments will be made available in ParentVUE.   

We believe in a strong home-school partnership. Your support is vital for your child’s success. Together, we can create a safe and nurturing environment for our Eagles to soar.

Communication is key! Stay connected with all things SEES through these helpful resources:

  • SEES Spotlight: Our website bursts with school updates, event highlights, and fun photos!
  • Social Buzz: Follow us on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) for engaging glimpses into SEES life.
  • Weekly Blast Off: Subscribe to "News You Choose" for Principal Letters and essential school news. (click here to get an email subscription)
  • SEES Staff Directory: Need to reach a teacher or staff member? Find their email address here.  SEES Staff Email Directory
  • Let’s Get Talking: Talking Points is an app for families and school staff to communicate in different languages
  • SEES Important Phone Numbers:
    • Main office: 703-921-2300   
    • Attendance Line: 703-921-2323   
    • Clinic: 703-921-2310

Spread your wings and volunteer! We encourage you to join our Eagles’ Nest by volunteering at SEES. Your time and talents can make a big difference.  Whether you join the PTA, help out in the library, or share your expertise with students, you'll be a shining star in our school community.  Opportunities will be highlighted at Nest Fest.

School supply lists are available on the website.  If you pre-ordered supplies through the PTA, it will be delivered to your doorstep.

Let's make this a soaring school year together! We can’t wait to see you at Nest Fest.  If you have any questions, please call the main office at 703-921-2300.

Sincerely SOARing, 

April Martin
Principal

NEST FEST (SEES Open House)

We are looking forward to seeing our Eagles during our Back to the Nest Fest, our Open House event, on August 15!  

Event Schedule:

  • 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm:  "SEES the ROOM".  Visit teachers and classrooms (Tip: check your FCPS ParentVue account online ahead of time for teacher assignments). 
  • 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm: Visit food trucks (starting as early as 2:00 pm)! Visit the PTA table to enter for tickets to LEGO Discovery Center and become a PTA member!  Play on the playground! Visit our Community Partners and more!  

Event Details:

  • Children should arrive with their parents/guardians and stay with them throughout the event. 
  • Families are invited to stay for the entire event (but do not have to).  Bring a blanket and have a picnic (visit one of of the food trucks or bring your own meal). 
  • You can also drop off school supplies to your child's classroom, bring student medication to the clinic and add money to your child's lunch account in the cafeteria.

Food Trucks:

These amazing food trucks will be at SEES from 2pm to 6pm.  Arrive early and grab a bite to eat!  Stay late and have dinner and/or dessert!

As with any schoolwide event at SEES, we encourage you to allow extra time to locate parking when making travel arrangements.  This is a heavily attended event and our on-site parking is limited.  You will most likely need to park on our neighborhood streets - please be aware that Fairfax County regulations state that parking is not allowed within 10 feet of driveways.  

Early Release Mondays

The Early Release Mondays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development.  Students will be dismissed 3 hours early seven times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route.  However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families.  To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it. 

The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays at SEES  throughout the school year:

  • September 16
  • October 21
  • November 18
  • February 10
  • March 10
  • April 21
  • May 12

To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/wofbemDHM6kHHPvT8 for each of your children who are enrolled at Springfield Estates Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 16, 2024 and October 21, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.

Seeking a Dining Room Assistant

We are looking for a Dining Room Assistant at SEES!

Job Description: Assists students during lunchtime. Supervises student clean-up, keeps order, and dismisses students to their teachers.

Job Qualifications: Friendly, energetic, and assertive in maintaining expectations of cafeteria behavior, and loves working with children.

To Apply: Interested applicants should send their resumes to Kassandra Flading, Assistant Principal, at kkflading@fcps.edu.