October 7, 2024
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Dear Families,
Welcome Back from a Long Weekend!
We hope you had a restful and enjoyable long weekend! To all our families who celebrated Rosh Hashanah, we hope your holiday was filled with joy, reflection, and quality time with loved ones.
As we begin this beautiful autumn week, we look forward to embracing the new season with positivity, enthusiasm, and kindness. Together, we will continue to foster a warm and welcoming environment for our students to grow and succeed.
Thank you for your continued support, and let’s make this week a great one!
In partnership,
Principal Vega and Assistant Principal Bermudez
FCPS Calendar
Virtual Parent Information Meeting:
Introduction to Advanced Academics and Continuum of Services
Wednesday October 9th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sleepy Hollow will host an Advanced Academics Information Session on Wednesday October 9th Virtually. Please join us to learn about the continuum of services available through the Advanced Academics Program. Information is also found in the FCPS AAP Fall Newsletter attached. Please contact Madison Diaz, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher at MEDiaz@fcps.edu
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Save the Date!
- October 9 - Virtual Parent Meeting Advanced Academics Program 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- October 14 - Staff Development Day, No School
- October 21 - 3Hr Early Release Day, 12:30 dismissal
- October 22 - Picture Day
- October 29 - SHES PTA Meeting
- October 30 - PTA Family Trunk or Treat Family Event
- October 31 - Last day of Quarter 1, 2 hour early release, 1:30 dismissal
- November 1 - Diwali Holiday, No School
- November 4 - Parent Teacher Conferences, No School
- November 5 - Parent Teacher Conferences Virtual, No School
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School PTA
Why Join the PTA?
Being a PTA member is more than just a title; it’s a partnership that strengthens our school community. Your involvement is crucial to our success. Together, we can create a vibrant and supportive environment that benefits every child at our school.
Get Involved!
Become a PTA Member: Sign up to join the PTA and help us continue our impactful work. Join today! SHES PTA Membership
Principal Vega
PTA Family Trunk or Treat Event
Come join us on October 30th from 6-7:30 in the SHES parking lot for our
annual Trunk-or-Treat! Students can dress up and come collect some goodies. No masks or weapons please!
Sign up to decorate your car or volunteer to help with the games and candy distribution: https://bit.ly/SHESTrunks24
Can't volunteer your time or car for the event? Consider donating CANDY! Click on our wish list below to donate:
Amazon Wishlist
Birthday Celebrations
This is a gentle reminder to all families that as a school community, we are unable to use our school day to celebrate student birthdays with cupcakes or other food snacks. An alternative way to celebrate your child's birthday is donating a book to the class library, art supplies for the classroom or other classroom items for the class to enjoy.
Families are encouraged to have lunch with their child during your student's lunch time. Simply stop by the office to receive a visitor's pass and you can head down the cafeteria. We do ask famiies to not bring outside fast food and limit to one family member for lunch. Students really enjoy seeing their caregiver and soon enough, they will be off to middle school where it is no longer cool !
Student Interim Reports
An interim report highlighting your student's progress and areas of growth will be sent home midway of the first quarter to all families. Families should expect to receive the interim report by October 16. The purpose of the interim is to share your student's academic and life, work and citizen skills in the school setting.
As a reminder, please sign up for a parent-teacher conference with your student's teacher. You can reach your child's teacher by talking points or email. We encourage a strong partnership with our families in meeting the needs of all our students.
 Friday, October 11th, will be an evening-only observance day for Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. There is school that day, but important events will not occur after school. See the complete school year calendar.
 In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.
Immunizations
Safeway Immunization Clinics 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 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.
Social Studies Basal Resources
📚 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.xt.
✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5:
Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation
FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.
Our final goal is Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation. We are preparing our students for a future that has yet to be imagined. We must give them the skills they will need to succeed. Watch this video to see students exploring and preparing for careers through Career and Technical Experience programs. See how Goal 5 is being put into practice.
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