December 16, 2024
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Dear Families,
As we approach the final week before winter break, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for our incredible family community. Your unwavering support, kindness, and partnership truly make Sleepy Hollow Elementary a special place for our students and staff.
This is a time to relax, recharge, and create cherished memories with loved ones. We are so fortunate to have such a strong and caring community, and it’s because of you that we continue to thrive together.
Please stay safe and take good care over the break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year, refreshed and ready for another wonderful chapter in learning and growth.
Wishing you all a joyous holiday season and a very Happy New Year!
Principal Vega & Assistant Principal Bermudez
FCPS Calendar
Important Dates
Decemer 23 - January 3 - Winter Break, School is closed during this time
January 6 - First day of school in 2025!
January 6 - 10 - Body Safety Program grades K-5
January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day - School closed
January 29 - Teacher Work Day, School closed
SHES 2024 Read-A-Thon!
December 9 - January 9, 2025
The PTA is proud to announce our second annual Sleepy Hollow Read-a-thon! This fundraiser supports our school and encourages students' reading development goals. Our goal this year is to raise $5,500 and every student has a goal to read at least 300 minutes for the Read-a-Thon period. Our school-wide goal is to reach 200,000 minutes by January 9. If students reach this goal they will get to tape the principals to the wall and get an extra recess! Detailed information will be sent home in Wednesday Folders and the website can be found here: https://bit.ly/read4shes
Winter Special Education and 504 Newsletter
The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:
- Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
- Save the Date: 2025 Family Summit
- SEL Screener Results
- New Accessibility Resources
- Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Program
- Why Some Students with Disabilities Stay in FCPS Until Age 22
- VR Programs Supports Out-of-State Post Secondary Schools
- Executive Functioning Webinars
- Early Literacy Resources
- ESY and Assessment Webinar
- COVID-19 Compensatory Education: FCPS Service Delivery Options
 ❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call our Main Office and ask to speak with either our Family Liason, Indira Mendez Flores or our social worker, Emily Jackson at (703) 237 - 7000.
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