Saratoga Connection
September 26, 2024
PRINCIPALS’ CORNER
We are proud of our military connected families who are members of the Saratoga community. This week, we have celebrated our military connected families through a spirit week. We look forward to seeing all of our families on Friday at the Saratoga Carnival! It is a great way to build new friendships and create lasting memories with other families.
Be the Change,
Abby Ragan Abby Lower Jordan Perry
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
We All Belong at School
Each one of us is unique, and every student matters. If your student is having a difficult time attending class, please speak with a trusted adult at school.
Watch this video to see how everyone belongs at school. Visit our Attendance webpage for resources on attendance. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning
FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.
The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students.
After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office.
Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:
- Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
- Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
- Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
- Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
- A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
- Alcohol or drug use.
- Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family.
- Thoughts of harming themselves or others.
If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact Vy Turner, our school psychologist, Mya Rivers, school psychologist for CSS, Elizabeth Shoemaker, our school social worker, Amanda Isaac, school social worker for CSS, or Amy Ashely, our school counselor, to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness.
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.
REMINDERS
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September 27: Saratoga Carnival
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October 3: No School; Rosh Hashanah
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October 4: No School; Teacher Workday
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October 14: No School; Staff Development Day
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CONEXIÓN SARATOGA
26 de septiembre de 2024
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RINCÓN DE LOS DIRECTORES
Estamos orgullosos de nuestras familias conectadas con el ejército que son miembros de la comunidad de Saratoga. Esta semana, hemos celebrado a nuestras familias conectadas con el ejército a través de una semana espiritual. ¡Esperamos ver a todas nuestras familias el viernes en el Carnaval de Saratoga! Es una excelente manera de construir nuevas amistades y crear recuerdos duraderos con otras familias.
Sé el cambio,
Abby Ragan Abby Lower Jordan Perry
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
¡Asiste a la escuela hoy; para tener éxito mañana! Todos Pertenecemos Aquí.
Cada uno de nosotros es único. Y cada estudiante es importante. Si un alumno tiene dificultades para asistir a la escuela, por favor, dígaselo a un adulto de confianza en su escuela.
Visite nuestra página web de Asistencia para ver recursos sobre la asistencia.
Cómo Apoyar la Salud Mental de su Hijo
Los niños pasan por muchos cambios, y puede ser difícil saber si su comportamiento es apropiado para su desarrollo o si podrían beneficiarse de apoyo en salud mental. Es importante que hables con tu hijo y prestes atención a sus acciones, especialmente a estas señales de advertencia:
- Aumento de la irritabilidad, hiperactividad, energía y/o comportamiento agresivo.
- Tristeza excesiva, desesperanza o preocupaciones.
- Pérdida de apetito o aumento o pérdida significativa de peso.
- Falta o exceso de sueño.
- Disminución de las calificaciones, evitación de la escuela o problemas de asistencia.
- Consumo de alcohol o drogas.
- Alejamiento de actividades o de amigos y familiares.
- Pensamientos de hacerse daño a sí mismos o a otros.
Si nota alguna de estas señales de advertencia o siente que su hijo puede estar experimentando un problema de salud mental, hay ayuda disponible. Todas las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax tienen al menos un consejero escolar, un psicólogo escolar y un trabajador social escolar.
Por favor, comuníquese con uno de estos miembros del personal para hablar sobre sus preocupaciones e identificar recursos. Llame a su escuela o visite su sitio web para obtener la información de contacto de los miembros del personal. Encuentre información adicional para apoyar el bienestar de su hijo.
Si usted o un ser querido está experimentando una crisis de salud mental, como pensamientos de hacerse daño a sí mismo o a otros, tome medidas de inmediato. Llame al 988, vaya a la sala de emergencias más cercana o comuníquese con el Centro de Sharon Bulova para Servicios de Emergencia de Salud Comunitaria al 703-573-5679.
RECORDATORIOS
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27 de septiembre: Carnaval de Saratoga
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3 de octubre: No hay clases; Rosh Hashaná
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4 de octubre: No hay clases; Jornada laboral docente
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14 de octubre: No hay clases; Día de desarrollo del personal
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