Calendar Reminders
February 12- 100th day of School
February 17 -President's Day Holiday
February 21 - 6th Grade Field Trip - Alden Theatre
February 22 - Bids for Kid Live Auction
February 24 - 3-hour Early Release Monday NOTE corrected date! (this is corrected from our previous Panther Press)
February 27 - Rock Steady Student Assembly
February 28- 1st grade field trip - Adventure Theatre
3rd Grade field Trip - Natural History Museum
2024-25 FCPS School Calendar
Dear Spring Hill Families,
Another busy week of teaching and learning. Our second graders enjoyed a trip to Discovery Theater to learn about our pioneering African American Baseball Players, while our 4th-6th graders performed a wonderful band concert. We ended the week in impressive Spelling Bee!
Valentine’s Day is often thought of as the holiday of love and kindness. Rather than having spirit days and wearing certain items of clothing during Valentine’s Week, we would like our Spring Hill Panthers to work on completing acts of kindness. We have put together a Bingo Board for them to use. All they need to do is make a BINGO by filling in a row, column, or diagonal. After they have completed one of the activities they color it in on their board. If it is an activity they complete outside of school, we are asking a caregiver to initial the box. Once students have a BINGO, they will return the board to their teacher who will write their name on a special heart. All hearts will be displayed outside their classroom door for everyone to see. It is our hope that our entryway will be filled with hearts!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Amy Briggs
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Valentine's Day Reminder
If classes would like to exchange Valentines or conduct a short activity on Valentine's day, that is welcome. However, no candy or food of any kind should be involved. Please do not send candy or chocolate in along with Valentines.
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Important Health Reminders
As a reminder, students should be fever free within 24 hours (without taking any fever reducing medicine). Also, the clinic is not permitted to administer medicine to students unless it has been brought in with completed and appropriate medication forms.
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Important Kiss & Ride Reminders
If your child attends a third party program after school (Westgate, Kids Language Arts Center, Tea Center, or First Steps Academy), please make sure you communicate any dismissal changes directly with them in addition to our school staff. This includes if your child will be staying at school for an after school club. Additionally, all parents must be using our school-wide system, PickUp Patrol, to help us ensure a safe and smooth dismissal process. Visit our school website page for more details. Thank you for your support.
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Marshall HS STEAM Night
Marshall High School is hosting a STEM night on Friday, February 28 from 6pm-8pm that is open to all elementary school students and families. There will be a variety of fun STEM related activities including crafts and interactive experiments. The kids will also have a chance to hear about some of the incredible science fair projects that Marshall students are currently working on.
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Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activites
Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.
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.”
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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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:
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- Proposed Budget Progress
- Apply for Dual Immersion and Magnet Lotteries
- Black History Month Event
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
GRATEFUL HEARTS STAFF APPRECIATION VALENTINES FUNDRAISER STARTS 2/5/25
LET’S BLANKET SPRING HILL’S WALLS WITH HEARTS OF GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION FOR VALENTINE’S DAY!
The Spring Hill PTO Staff Appreciation Committee will handwrite your message on a heart-shaped note for the teacher(s)/staff member(s) of your choice and provide them with a delicious Valentine’s Day treat! Hearts go on sale Wednesday, February 5 for only $5 each!
Hearts are ON SALE NOW! Don’t delay – click here to get your today for only $5 each!
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: Adults-only Bids for Kids: Black and White Gala Live Auction Party WHEN: Saturday, February 22 at 6PM WHERE: VFW Post on Spring Hill Road (1051 Spring Hill Road) At the Bids for Kids Black & White Gala, we will celebrate together and raise funds to help Spring Hill develop and create a new innovative learning space in the large pod. This fun evening will feature not only our exciting live Auction, but also delicious bites, a DJ, dancing, and a full bar.
Ticket sales for the Live, Adults-Only Auction Gala are NOW OPEN. Click the tickets button below to purchase.
>>WE NEED YOUR HELP!<<
>>SILENT AUCTION GIFT BASKET - Have fun putting one together with your family, or even ask a friend (or group of friends) to do it with you!
>>WINE PULL - We seeking donations of red, white, or bubbly bottles. (We will gladly coordinate a pick up - please don't send bottles to school.) Click on the button below for more information and to sign up!
Click here to sign up and donate a gift basket or a bottle of wine!
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Questions? Email Anna and Marcy at springhillbidsforkids@gmail.com!
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IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR FUN FAIR 2025!
WHEN: Saturday, March 15 from 10 AM to 2 PM WHERE: Spring Hill Elementary School WHAT: Fun Fair is one of the most exciting days of the year at Spring Hill Elementary School, when we transform our school building into a carnival. This beloved Spring Hill tradition brings smiles to everyone's faces with hours of games, raffles, prizes and so much more!
Click here to put the FUN in Fun Fair!
Questions? Contact our Fun Fair Committee Chair, Kate Golden at springhillptofunfair@gmail.com.
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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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Student Corner
Congratulations to Mayan Ramanujan (First place winner) and Aibike Batrybak (Second Place winner)
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📑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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