Date Correction: Teacher Workday is Wednesday, January 29th.
Dear Spring Hill Families,
Another cold week in January! Hopefully, next week will bring warmer weather. Although we had a school holiday and several two-hour delays this week, our staff and students continue to move forward with teaching and learning. Several of our grade levels are wrapping up iReady testing and finishing strong as the end of Quarter 2 approaches. As a reminder, Wednesday, January 29th is a teacher workday and there is no school for students. Also, our next 3-hour early release is scheduled for February 24th.
We ended our week with a fabulous Author visit for grades 4-6. Erin Stewart is a former Spring Hill student and parent!
We are on our final week of collecting donations for Rise Against Hunger. Please see the information below. Thank you to all the families who have donated so far! This year marks a huge achievement—packaging our one-millionth meal since the event began in 2012! Please help us do this by donating now as we need to raise funds for 82,080 meals.
Sincerely,
Amy Briggs
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Calendar Reminders
January 28 -End of the Quarter
January 29-Student Holiday / Teacher Workday
February 1-Rise Against Hunger Event (Colvin Run ES)
February 24 - 3hour Early Release Monday NOTE corrected date! (this is corrected from our previous Panther Press)
February 17 -President's Day Holiday
2024-25 FCPS School Calendar
Rise Against Hunger
Our Langley Pyramid students have raised $13,000 so far in schools, and we need your help to reach our $34,475 goal. We’re currently at $7,405 in online donations and need the online donations reaching $22,000 to meet our target. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Langley Pyramid Rise Against Hunger 2025 by January 31.
Donate by Jan. 31 Regardless of the amount of money they donate, your child will better understand their part in our global community and how they can make a difference in the world. We will reach our goal if every Langley Pyramid student donates at least $5.
· Elementary students: Front Lobby · Parents, businesses, and families: Donate online here
Sponsor this worthwhile cause!
· Bronze ($250): Company name in communications
· Silver ($500): Includes Bronze benefits + logo on sponsor banner
· Gold ($1,000+): Includes Silver benefits + event mention + table for 10 volunteers For sponsorship inquiries, contact langleyshn@gmail.com.
Thank you to our sponsors:
· Gold: Smoking Kow BBQ
· Silver: Virginia Retina Specialists
· Bronze: Élan Design LLC
Volunteer Update: All 500 slots are filled! If you cannot attend, please release your spot for a waitlisted family.
We’re so proud of your children’s efforts and the impact they’re making to help families worldwide. Let’s finish strong and reach our goal together!
SY 2025-26 registration for Kindergarten and new students
SY 2025-26 registration for kindergarten and new students at Spring Hill ES is open January 27, 2025.
Please submit Intake Form in New Student Registration site on the website then school registrar will send you an email with information about required forms and link to schedule an appointment for registration.
Student’s Intention for the SY 25-26
If your student is not coming back to Spring Hill ES due to moving or transferring to private school for SY 25-26, please contact Young-joo Kim; ykim1@fcps.edu to receive the form. Also this form can be accessed by your students with their school email address. Rising 7th grade students are placed in middle schools in the boundary by their home address. Please submit the form only if your student is moving out of the boundary.”
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Yearbook orders are due by April 4th
To order a yearbook, visit www.strawbridge.net and use the order code: YB31541. See this link for more details.
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Virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings
If you have not been able to attend a Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The following virtual meetings are scheduled and will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:
Click one of the dates above to register and receive your unique Zoom link. Please note that each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.
Spring Hill is excited to announce two fun student events coming up in early 2025:
The Spring Hill STEAM/Science Fair - March 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
This event is open to all students. More information will be handed out to students soon.
Science Fair and STEAM Night – March 26, 2025
PTO and SHES are proud to announce the return of the SHES Science Fair and the introduction of STEAM Night. Both events will be 5:30 – 7:00 pm on March 26, 2025. The science Fair is open to all students K – 6 using this link. Attached is the SHES Science Fair Handbook, this will help to guide your child through the process for their age group. Here are a few highlights from the Handbook:
- All students are encouraged to participate.
- Sign up using this google form; sign-ups will be open until 2/26/25.
- Science Projects are for singles or partners – no groups 3 or more.
- All displays will be presented on a trifold – No digital displays.
- $50 budget for each project
- Prizes and awards will be given.
- Handbook is posted on the SHES Schoology page.
If you or your company would like to sponsor a prize or award, please reach out to Anna our PTO President. We are looking for donations and fun awards for each group. For other questions about the science fair please reach out to Morgan Ackourey, Connie Rinker, or Kendra Roman.
Our first annual STEAM Night will be a fun night for families to come together to build and play in the STEAM realm. Please be on the lookout for our STEAM Night Wishlist though PTO. We hope you will consider joining us and supporting our new SHES tradition! If you have specific questions, ideas to make this night the best it can be or would like to volunteer please reach out to Kendra Roman.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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DMV Math Tournament
Dear DMV Community,
DMV Math Tournament 2025 will be held on April 26th, 2025 (Sat).
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing everyone on the tournament day!
Best Regards,
Gil Lee
VP of Initiatives, RLC PTO Board 2024-25
on behalf of RLC PTO Math Club Coordinators Team
FCPS Trust Policy
April 28, 2022, the School Board voted to adopt the Trust Policy affirming our commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students and their families. This policy aligns Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) policy with Fairfax County Government's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. This policy ensures that students and families can access the division’s benefits and services without fear of information being disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials.
To review the FCPS Trust Policy, please click here.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- SOL Score Reports
- Upcoming Budget Presentation
- Science Fair Judges Needed
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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The Spring Hill Spelling Bee - Friday, February 7 at 2:15 PM
This event is open to students in Grades 4-6. Students will be entered into the overall Spring Hill Spelling Bee based on the results of classroom spelling bees coordinated by each classroom teacher. Stay tuned for more information!
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YOU’RE INVITED TO BIDS FOR KIDS!
SAVE THESE DATES:
BIDS FOR KIDS ONLINE AUCTION – FEBRUARY 17 – 22
BIDS FOR KIDS ADULTS-ONLY LIVE AUCTION GALA – FEBRUARY 22!
The Spring Hill Elementary School PTO invites you to join us! WHAT: The adults-only Bids for Kids: Black and White Gala Live Auction event WHEN: Saturday, February 22 at 6PM WHERE: VFW Post on Spring Hill Road (1051 Spring Hill Road) At this fun, in-person party, we will come together to raise funds to help Spring Hill develop and create a new innovative learning space in the large pod. The evening will feature not only our lively Auction, but also delicious bites, a DJ, and a full bar. Ticket sales for the Live, Adults-Only Auction Gala will open on February 3. WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Please consider donating a gift basket for the silent auction - put it together with your family, or even ask a friend (or group of friends) to do it with you! We will also feature a Wine Pull and are seeking donations of bottles. (Please do not send alcohol to school - we will gladly coordinate a pick up.) Click here for more information and to sign up!
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Questions? Email Anna and Marcy at springhillbidsforkids@gmail.com!
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IT’S TIME TO GEAR UP FOR AN AMAZING BLUE RIBBON FUN FAIR 2025!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 15, 2025 when our school building will be transformed into a carnival, bringing our community together to support the school. This tradition includes games, raffles, face painting, prizes, cotton candy and so much more!
Get involved in this highly-anticipated annual event! We still need committee members to lead and oversee:
- Decorations/Signs
- Candy Clock
- Face Painting
- Cotton Candy
We need help organizing and preparing the activities and infrastructure that make this event so terrific. Click here to view the list of volunteer opportunities and sign up to be part of the FUN! There's lots you can do to help - before, during and after Fun Fair on March 15th!
Questions? Contact our Fun Fair Committee Chairs, Kate Golden and Jodi Haug at springhillptofunfair@gmail.com.
BRRR! DON’T GET LEFT IN THE COLD!
With all the winter weather we’ve been having, be sure to check the Lost & Found! We’ve got new racks for hoodies, and bins for hats & gloves. We are overflowing with sweatshirts of all types, so stop by or have your kids look for their things at lunch. We’ll get the website updated with new photos of unlabeled items by the end of January. And as always, please label (via Mabel’s Labels) all clothing and then, if lost, it will be automatically returned.
📑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.
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