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In our SEES school community, we S.O.A.R., meaning that we demonstrate: Support, Optimism, Acceptance, and Responsibility.
Dear Springfield Estates Families,
What a wonderful week we’ve had here at Springfield Estates! Last Saturday, we kicked off the weekend with a fantastic turnout at our “Fall into Good Books: Book Fair and Literacy Event”. Families came together to celebrate the joy of reading, and it was heartwarming to see so many students excited about book character costumes, new books and literacy activities. Thank you to everyone who attended and made it such a memorable day! The funds raised by our book fair go directly to supporting our library.
This week, our Multi-Lingual Leaders group—a team of 5th and 6th graders who are progressing in their English language journey—began mentoring younger Eagles who are also learning to navigate school in more than one language. It’s inspiring to see these students connect and support each other in the learning process.
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A special shoutout to our ESOL team, Ms. Bates, Ms. Berman, and Ms. Getner, for organizing this valuable program. Their hard work reflects the heart of our community, showing us how we Eagles SOAR: Supportive, Optimistic, Accepting, and Responsible. Seeing our students embrace bilingualism as an asset highlights the strength and diversity within our school.
Before we sign off, a quick reminder: there will be no school tomorrow, Friday, November 1st to observe Diwali. Monday and Tuesday are also days off for students, as our staff will be engaged in teacher training and parent/guardian conferences. We look forward to connecting with many of you during these conferences to celebrate your child’s growth and plan for continued success!
Thank you for your support, and enjoy the long weekend with your families!
April Martin
Proud Principal
P.S. Don't forget to follow us on social media for daily updates and photos! https://www.facebook.com/seeseagles and https://x.com/SEESrSIX
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Upcoming Dates & Reminders:
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November 1 - Nov 29: PTA's Reading Fundraiser! Check today's Friday Folder for details!
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November 1: Diwali Holiday. School closed for staff and students.
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November 4 & 5: Staff Planning/Teacher Workdays. School closed for students.
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November 8: SCA Spirit Day: Wear Camouflage!
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November 8: Muffins for Military Families. In honor of Veteran's Day, we are inviting the military members of our SEES families to a special event before school on Friday, November 8! Join us between 8:30 am and 9:05 am in our cafeteria for muffins and coffee (just check in at the front office first).
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November 11: Veteran's Day Holiday. School closed for staff and students.
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November 13: Coffee & Conversation with PTA Meeting. SEES Cafeteria, 9:30 a.m. The topic will be ParentVUE.
- November 15: SCA Spirit Day: Minions Day!
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November 18: Three Hour Early Dismissal.
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November 21: Thanksgiving Luncheon. Details coming soon.
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November 21: FLE Preview Night. See below for details.
- November 22: SCA Spirit Day: Dress Like A Turkey Day!
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November 22: SEES PTA Turkey Bingo. Details coming soon.
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November 27, 28 & 29: Thanksgiving Holiday. School closed for staff and students.
FLE Family Preview Night
Students in grades K-6 participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction through their classroom teacher. Students in Kindergarten through grade three receive instruction in an emotional and social health unit.
Students in grades 4-6 receive instruction in a human growth and development unit and an emotional and social health unit. For more information about the FCPS Family Life Education program, please see the detailed grade-level program descriptions at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-family-life-education-fle.
Additionally, you are invited to attend an evening opportunity to preview the Family Life Education media and lessons and to talk with school staff about the program. The meeting will be held on Thursday, November 21st, 2024 at 6:00 in the Library. All program materials and media for all grade levels will be available for your review at this time.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Micaela Malachowski, Springfield Estates FLE Lead at mcmalachowsk@fcps.edu.
Elementary School Language Arts Grading Updates
Our teachers have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum, and we are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we check if your student needs extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).
Because of these changes, we are now teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow strong in all of their new skills by the end of the year.
This means that when you get your child’s progress report next month, it might look different. Your child’s teacher will give you more information on the new progress reporting and how we’re making sure your child is getting any extra help they might need. You can also find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.
We will also have new ways for you to help your child practice their reading and writing skills at home. These resources are coming soon!
Join the SOAR Outreach Squad
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