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• 12:30 Early Release- TOMORROW 9/16
• ✔️ Parent/Caregiver Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms?
• Mindful Monday
• PTA Kickoff Dance
• Fall Picture Day 9/27/24
• K-2 Back To School Night 9/17/24
• 3-6 Back To School Night 9/18/24
• Save the Date

12:30 Early Release- TOMORROW 9/16

This is a quick reminder that tomorrow is a 3-hour Early Release Day, and students will be dismissed at 12:30 PM.

Thank you to all the families who completed the survey or spoke with us to confirm your child's plans for dismissal. We will be using the information you've provided to ensure a smooth and safe process.

For those families who indicated their child would remain at school until the regular dismissal time of 3:30 PM, please remember that they will be supervised by FCPS staff, but it will not be their regular classroom teacher. If your child is scheduled to attend SACC, they will stay with FCPS staff until SACC opens at 3:30 PM.

✔️ Parent/Caregiver Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms?

We understand that the multiple school forms caregivers receive during the first weeks of school can feel overwhelming, but each one helps set your child up for a successful school year! If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact the front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

🩹 Immunization Requirements 

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to Pine Spring front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations. 

📋 Permission Forms

Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. See how to use the tool. 

Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)

The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned by Monday, September 30.

Mindful Monday

We are happy to announce that Mindful Mondays are back this year, and we couldn't be more excited! This beloved tradition, a favorite of both students and teachers, is returning to help us all start the week with energy, focus, and positivity.

Every Monday, we encourage students and staff to come dressed in their favorite workout wear, ready to move and stretch! Through our Yoga4Classrooms program, students will learn fun and engaging yoga poses that support their learning and overall well-being.

Here’s why we love Yoga4Classrooms. In just a few minutes a day it supports:

🌱 Creating a Positive Environment: It helps us build an inclusive and productive learning environment where everyone feels welcomed and supported.

💖 Building Compassion: It nurtures a culture of compassion for ourselves and others, which is key to a strong and connected community.

🧠 Fostering Growth: It promotes social, emotional, and physical development, contributing to every student's success.

🌟 Enhancing Well-being: It supports the well-being of our entire school community – students, teachers, and staff alike!

🛠️ Providing a Toolbox for Resilience: Students and educators will gain practical tools they can use to manage stress, stay focused, and maintain a positive outlook, whether at school or at home.

We can’t wait to see everyone in their yoga gear on Mondays, ready to start the week with intention and mindfulness! Thank you for your support in making Pine Spring Elementary a place where every child can thrive.

PTA Kickoff Dance

Mark your calendars and dust off your dancing shoes – our annual Pine Spring PTA Dance is just around the corner! 

Join us on Friday, September 27th, at 5:30 PM for a fun-filled evening where our entire Pine Spring community comes together to kick off the school year with fun, laughter, and lots of dancing! We’ll have a fantastic DJ spinning your favorite child friendly tunes, and there will be chances for students to win exciting prizes throughout the night! 

Want to get involved? We’d love to have your help to make this event a success! If you’re interested in volunteering, please click here to sign up.

We can't wait to see everyone on the dance floor! Let’s make this year's PTA Dance the best one yet!

Fall Picture Day 9/27/24

📅 Date: Friday, September 27, 2024

📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day

🛒 Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001138739#login

📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at underclass@vosphoto.com

K-2 Back To School Night 9/17/24

Calling all K-2 caregivers! Let's kick off the new school year with an evening dedicated to connecting, learning, and getting to know your child’s curriculum. This is an adult event and is not designed for children. 

3-6 Back To School Night 9/18/24

Calling all 3-6 caregivers! Let's kick off the new school year with an evening dedicated to connecting, learning, and getting to know your child’s curriculum. This is an adult event and is not designed for children. 

Save the Date

September 16: 3-Hour Early Release

September 17: Back to School Nights K-2

September 18:  Back to School Nights 3-6

September 20- Falls Church High School Homecoming 

September 27: Fall Pictures

September 27: PTA Dance

October 3: No School (Rosh Hashanah)

October 4: No School (Teacher Workday)

October 10: PTA Meeting (7:00 PM)

October 14: No School (Staff Development)

October 18-25: Book Fair 

October 21: 3-Hour Early Release

October 31: 2-hour early release (End of quarter)

November 1: No School (Diwali)

November 4-5: No School (Parent Conferences)

November 7: PTA Meeting (7:00 PM)

November 8: Veterans’ Celebration Concert

November 14: School Picture Makeups

November 18: 3-Hour Early Release

November 27-29: No School (Thanksgiving)

December 5: FLE Preview Night (5:00 PM)

December 5: PTA Meeting (7:00 PM)

December 12: Literacy Night

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