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Silverbrook Families,
HAPPY FALL! We are so excited to be working with your children in Art and STEAM! They are making connections, creating, problem solving and collaborating in our classes. We have two Art/STEAM teachers at Silverbrook who love working with your children!
Mrs. Lajin is starting her 22nd year of teaching and her 18th year at Silverbrook. She is originally from Wisconsin. Mrs. Lajin received her master’s with an emphasis in STEAM from Clemson in December 2020. She loves to spend time with her boys Cullen and Lennox. She also enjoys drinking coffee, reading, calligraphy and baking.
Mrs. Whittle is from Germany and has taught abroad. She has lived in multiple countries and has been an architect. This will be her 12th year teaching art and 5th year at Silverbrook. She loves to spend time with her family and her three children, Anna, Zoe and Sam. She also likes traveling, hiking, reading, and making art.
Our rooms are bustling with creativity. We started the year by working on routines and making personal connections through our artwork. Mrs. Lajin’s classes are currently working with Ms. Lauren Ottignon through October 11th. Ms. Ottignon is a student at George Mason and is doing her teaching internship with Silverbrook. She is a former Silverbrook student and has her BA in illustration from MICA. She will be moving to Hayfield Secondary after her time with us.
We love the help of volunteers for the numerous materials we prep. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit our sign-up link for opportunities or scan our QR Code at the end of this message.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B45ACA62AAB9-silverbrook#/
Additionally, our STEAM program thrives on donations from the community. Below is a wish list of items we would love for Art/STEAM. If you choose to support our program by donating, you may drop off donations in the office or send them in with your child. Bold items are high need. If you have another item that may be useful, please contact us before dropping off.
Paper towel tubes
Newspaper
Play doh (new)
Rubber bands
Plastic Straws
Aluminum Foil
Pipe Cleaners
Popsicle Sticks
Solo Cups, 7oz or 9 oz
Marbles
Dixie Cups
Lysol Wipes
Hand Soap or Refill Soap
Kitchen Sponges
Dish Soap
AA Batteries
Masking Tape
Cotton Balls
Unused wood chopsticks
Empty thread spools
Coffee Filters
Screen for windows/doors
Thank you for your support! Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Laura Lajin Elke Whittle
lrlajin@fcps.edu ebwhittle@fcps.edu
Mrs. Lajin's Wishlist Mrs. Whiittle’s Wishlist
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Parent Information Night
There will be an Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) parent information night for families on Monday, September 30th from 6 PM-7 PM in the Silverbrook Library. Fairfax County provides a continuum of services to meet the needs of students at a variety of levels that are a rich part of our Silverbrook ES community.
Part 1: Advanced Academic Services at Silverbrook
Prior to joining, please watch this county prepared AAP Overview Video which outlines the various levels of service available to all students in FCPS. During the first part of our meeting, we will share the specific AAP program supports that are provided at Silverbrook ES.
Part 2: Full-Time AAP Services Screening Information
Parents of students in second through sixth grade, who are interested in having their child screened for the Full-Time AAP services will learn about the forms, documents, and deadlines for applications. This screening process is conducted at the county level, and documentation requirements are set by the AAP Office. We will provide guidance on how to complete these forms, as well as a brief question and answer session for families.
Note: AAP Full Time Screening Parent Referrals are due on December 15, 2024. This is a county deadline, and late entries cannot be accepted.
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