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In our SEES school community, we S.O.A.R., meaning that we demonstrate: Support, Optimism, Acceptance, and Responsibility.
Happy New Year, Eagle Families!
Welcome back to school! We hope your Winter Break was a time of rest, joy, and connection with loved ones. Many of you also experienced some extra, unexpected days off thanks to the snow—we hope you stayed warm, cozy, and safe during the wintry weather!
As we return to SEES, we are excited to welcome our Eagles back into classrooms buzzing with learning and growth. Our focus remains on fostering a supportive and engaging environment where every student can soar. This month, we’ll continue to nurture a love of learning through rich academic discussions, hands-on activities, and collaborative projects. Equally important, we’ll prioritize helping students strengthen their social-emotional skills, building meaningful relationships, and practicing resilience.
Looking ahead, we are excited to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day later this month. In classrooms, we’ll be engaging students in activities and discussions about his remarkable legacy of equality, service, and kindness. As a school community, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the importance of acceptance, inclusion, and making a positive impact on the world around us.
Please keep an eye out for updates regarding any weather-related delays or closures as we prioritize everyone's safety during this season.
Here’s to a fantastic start to 2025! Together, let’s make this year full of optimism, achievement, and community.
We’re so glad to have you as part of our Eagles who S.O.A.R.!
With gratitude,
April Martin, Proud Principal & Kassandra Flading, Assistant Principal
P.S. Don't forget to follow us on social media for daily updates and photos! https://www.facebook.com/seeseagles and https://www.instagram.com/springfieldestateselem
Upcoming Dates & Reminders:
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January 20: School Holiday - Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday. School is closed for staff and students.
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January 29: Teacher Workday. School is closed for students.
📢 Shout Out to Our Amazing Custodial Team!
A huge thank you to Frank, Gary, Gifty, Mary, and Michael for their incredible hard work over winter break to clean and prepare our building. You went above and beyond to make sure everything was spotless and ready for our return.
On top of that, you tackled this week’s snow and ice with unmatched dedication, ensuring our parking lots, sidewalks, and entryways were safe and accessible for everyone.
The Springfield Estates Elementary community is so grateful for all you do to keep our school looking great and running smoothly. This building is ready to shine today because of your efforts! 🙌👏
— With appreciation,
April & Kassandra
Help Wanted: Seeking Dining Assistant for Our Cafeteria
SEES needs dining assistants to support our lunchtime routines in the cafeteria. The job is 3.5 hours a day (approximately 11:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.), Monday through Friday. Duties include monitoring students to keep order, assisting them as they clean up and clean tables, interacting with them in a positive way to assist them with their social skills, and dismissing them to their teachers.
We are looking for dedicated people who are friendly, energetic, and love working with children but can also be assertive to maintain expectations of cafeteria behavior.
Would you like to join our team? If so, please contact Assistant Principal Kassandra Flading at kkflading@fcps.edu.
From the SEES PTA
February PTA Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, February 12 at 9:30am for our next meeting! We’ll be discussing spring events and upcoming officer elections.
Winter STEM exCEL Classes
Looking for something fun for your student to do in 2025? Our partnership with STEM exCEL will continue with more computer-based classes starting in January. Register online here: https://stemexcel.org/springfieldestates/. There are still some spaces left in the following classes:
- Electronics with Minecraft Redstone
- Intro to Game Design (1-6)
- Roblox Game Design (1-6)
FCPS Math Week Coming Next Week, January 13th – 17th
We hope your family will join other FCPS families across the division in celebrating math in many different ways. This week is a chance to engage with math as a family through delightful games and stories – all from the comfort of your own home. Learn more about Math Week here.
Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration
Registration for the countywide lottery for the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program will open on Monday, January 13, 2025. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first-grade immersion program for the 2024-25 school year.
Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting. Meetings are held at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program Registration page for a list of meetings by language offered.
Get more information on the DLI Program webpage and DLI Program Registration webpage.
Cell Phone Policy
📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our main office at 703-921-2300.
Varsity Tutors 📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
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