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Dear Parents and Guardians,
Our grade level teams meet twice a week for their Collaborative Learning Team (CLT) meetings. In CLT's, teachers work collaboratively in recurring cycles of inquiry to increase student learning. Teachers are committed to shared goals to eliminate gaps in opportunity, access, and achievement by taking collective responsibility for meeting the needs of all students. This process is central to our 2023-30 Strategic Plan. It is through the powerful work of collaborative teams that we ensure excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every student. This work guarantees that every student will acquire critical and creative thinking skills, meet/exceed high academic standards, and achieve their highest academic potential.
I am proud of the work our educators commit to each day to work together for all students to reach their highest potential!
We hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Amy Briggs
Calendar Reminders
Oct. 4 -No School (Teacher Work Day)
Oct. 9-Walk & Roll to School Day
Oct. 11-Military Family Coffee-9am (Library); Book Fair
Poster Contest due
Oct. 14-No School (Teacher Work Day)
Oct. 21-Oct. 25-Book Fair
Oct. 24-Book Fair Ice Cream Social and family shopping night
Oct. 25-Yearbook cover contest due
Oct. 28-Early Dismissal-12:35pm
Oct. 29-Picture Day
Oct. 31-End of Quarter-Early Release 1:35pm
2024-25 FCPS School Calendar
Strawbridge Studios is scheduled to photograph students at Spring Hill Elementary on Tuesday, October 29th. Please note: orders are online only! To place an order for pictures, please sign up directly with Strawbridge using the provided link:
www.strawbridge.net
Click “Order Pictures” and enter the following code:
FM457808
This link will allow you to sign up to receive updates via email regarding your child's school portraits. These updates include promotions, additional deals, and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering student information, please be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at school.
Attention All Student Artists
Draw, Paint, or Sketch a piece of art for the 2024-2025 Yearbook Cover Contest
The first-place winner will have their artwork featured on the front cover of the 2024-2025 Yearbook.
- This contest is open to ALL current Spring Hill ES Students
- Artwork must be on an 8.5x11 piece of paper (copier or printer paper is acceptable, but cardstock is preferred)
- Artwork must be positioned in portrait, not landscape format, to fit the yearbook cover.
- All Artwork must be submitted by October 25, 2024, in the front office
- We must have the student’s Name, Grade, and Teacher on the back of the artwork.
- Only one submission per student.
If you have any questions, contact Ms. Restino at tarestino@fcps.edu or Ms. Ackourey at mtackourey@fcps.edu
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News from our PTO
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Join the PTO and stay informed
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Donate to the Panther Fund
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Volunteer with the PTO
Join us on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 for National Walk and Roll to School Day!
If you don’t normally walk, bike, or scoot to school, don’t worry - you can still join in on the fun!
A group of parents and students will be meeting at the entrance to McLean Hamlet Park and will travel on foot or wheel down Macbeth Street to the path to Spring Hill. The group will depart McLean Hamlet Park at 8:25am, so please arrive on time. McLean Hamlet Park is located in the Hamlet neighborhood, on Macbeth Street near the intersection with Falstaff Rd. Click here for a map.We will have a table near the Large Playground at the back of the school with a banner for everyone participating in Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day to sign, as well as participation trinkets as part of the fun!
GET READY FOR OUR ANNUAL BOOK FAIR! ENTER THE POSTER CONTEST – ALL ENTRIES DUE BY Friday, Oct. 11!
All Spring Hill students are invited to create an original poster using this year's Book Fair theme, "Once Upon A Book Fair!" The grand prize winner will have his or her masterpiece printed on a bookmark distributed to everyone at school. The winners for each grade level will each receive the prize of a $5 Book Fair gift certificate!
Submission guidelines are as follows:
- Posters must include the theme: Once Upon a Bookfair
- Posters must include original artwork by the student using paint, markers, crayons, etc. No 3D Posters.
- Posters must be no larger than 14” x 22” & no smaller than 8.5”x 11”
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No names on the front of the poster. On the back, write the student’s name, grade & teacher
- Only 1 entry per student
A Poster Contest information flyer came home in this week's Thursday folder. Posters MUST be submitted in the box inside the Library no later than October 11. Please contact springhillptobookfair@gmail.com with any questions.
The Spring Hill PTO has partnered with Mabel's Labels to make labeling easy for you. Plus, when you purchase from Mabel’s Labels, the PTO receives a portion of the proceeds. It’s a win-win!
To ensure that our PTO gets credit for your labels make sure you enter “Spring Hill Elementary School PTO (McLean)” in the "Support a Fundraiser" section of the Mabel's labels Web site - you can also enter “Spring Hill Elementary School PTO (McLean)” at checkout in the Support a Fundraiser bar. Click the "Mabel's Labels" button below to get started.
Since anything with a label that ends up in the lost and found will be returned to your child at school, please label all water bottles and outerwear, as well as hoodies and sweatshirts, even for older kids. And make sure to label your new spirit wear too! |
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Advanced Academics Information
If you were unable to attend the AAP information session earlier this week, Mrs. O’Connor’s presentation is linked on our website. Any new to FCPS family in Grades 3-6 looking to refer for Full Time screening must submit the referral by October 15th. All other referrals are due by December 15th. Please reach out to our AART, Erin O’Connor, if you have any questions (ewoconnor1@fcps.edu).
MISSED THE PTO MEETING on SEPTEMBER 13?
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Click here for the PTO meeting presentation.
Click here for Mrs. Brigg's Parent Coffee presentation. |
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🩹 Immunization Requirements
Please check with your health care 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.
Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on:
- Tuesday, October 8, 3-7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Elementary School Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.
Community Conversations with Dr. Reid
🎤 Join Superintendent Reid for a series of Community Conversations and share your feedback about our schools: September 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School
October 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School
October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School
October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School
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📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review
FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person.
All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.
📑Family Handbook
Please take some time to review our Parent Handbook. We wanted to provide our families with this resource as it will help assist you with pertinent information in regards to the 2024-2025 school year.
 The Langley High School Chorus proudly presents "Langley Lights Up Broadway" – a spectacular showcase of your favorite Broadway tunes, brought to life by our talented chorus members on October 9th and 10th at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available for purchase at langleychorus.thundertix.com. General admission is $10 for adults and just $5 for students. Additionally, FCPS Faculty/Staff members are entitled to two complimentary tickets each. Can't plan ahead? Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door. Get ready to sing, dance, and relive timeless Broadway classics with the Langley High School Chorus!
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