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Spelling Bee
Our students did a fabulous job at our 2nd Annual Spelling Bee. Several of them participated for the second time. We are so proud of our students.
Congratulations to our First Place Spelling Bee winner Axley and our Runner Up winner Charlotte. Axley will move on to the Regional Bee!!
Thank you, Ms. Roehrig
A huge thank you goes to Mrs. Roehrig who designed, crafted, and set up the beautiful backdrop for our Spelling Bee. Mrs. Roehrig you are A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!
 Happy Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day to our wonderful Silverbrook School community! Today, we celebrate kindness, friendship, and the spirit of love that unites us all. Whether it's the smiles shared in the halls, the support offered in the classroom, or the connections we build every day, this day reminds us of the importance of caring for one another. Let’s continue to spread positivity, compassion, and respect making our school a place where everyone feels valued and appreciated. Wishing each of you a day filled with love, joy, and meaningful connections. Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day! ❤️
Mark your calendar for Bingo Night on Friday, Feb. 21! Tickets and pizza pack orders will go on sale at 5:00 PM on Feb. 7. This event WILL SELL OUT! Plan to purchase your tickets early. Links to and additional details are coming soon.
Art-Quatic
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Silverbrook is happy to celebrate our Annual Art Gala this Spring. This year, all students in kindergarten through sixth grade will be featured. Due to the number of students, there will be two Galas: April 7, 2005, will feature grades K, 2, 4, and 6. May 5, 2025, will feature grades 1, 3, and 5. Please view our Gala flyer to learn more.
The number of students featured is more than doubled from last year and we need your help to ensure a successful Gala. We believe that success will continue to be possible with the hard work and determination of the students, their art teachers, and the many volunteers who will assist with the preparations, set up and take down of the Gala. The Gala is a one-day event–everything must be completed in a few short hours. This is a huge amount of work! We could not do it without the help of volunteers. If you can help us in any of the following capacities, please visit our Sign-up Genius link to volunteer.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B45ACA62AAB9-silverbrook#/
Examples of what we need help with:
-preparing artwork for display
-preparing decorations
-setting up the Gala on Friday, April 4th/May 2nd at 2 pm in the lobby
-setting up the Gala on Monday, April 7th/May 5th at 2:00 pm in the lobby/cafeteria
-help with taking down the Gala on Monday, April 7th/May 5th at 8 pm (directly after the Gala)
Additionally, we are looking for the following donations, you’re welcome to send them in with your child or drop off items in the office.
Lysol Wipes or similar product
Hand soap bottles or refills
Lego technic pieces (For STEAM Robotics) -These do not need to be new or in kits-any loose piece you no longer want is wonderful.
Lego dots (For Art) - These do not need to be new or in kits-any loose piece you no longer want is wonderful.
Thank you for your support!
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us.
Laura Lajin Elke Whittle
lrlajin@fcps.edu ebwhittle@fcps.edu
Protect Yourself and Your Community From the Flu
Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department.
The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:
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Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
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Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
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Clean frequently touched surfaces.
According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school.
It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, between January and April. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school.
Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage.
As a reminder, registration will not occur during orientation but at a scheduled time with our Registrar. Please https://tinyurl.com/3kvnk6xk to reserve a day/time to register your child with our Registrar, Renita Priestley.
FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage.
¡Es el Momento de Inscribirse para el Kindergarten!
Asistir al kindergarten ofrece a los niños la oportunidad de aprender y practicar las habilidades sociales, emocionales, de resolución de problemas y de autorregulación esenciales que usarán durante toda su vida. Las escuelas públicas del Condado de Fairfax normalmente llevan a cabo eventos de inscripción para kindergarten-incluyendo orientación-en la primavera durante Lunes o Abril. Los niños elegibles también pueden inscribirse durante el verano, pero inscribir a su hijo temprano ayuda a las escuelas a prepararse y asegurarse de que tengan a mano los maestros y recursos que necesitan el primer día de clases.
Después de determinar a qué escuela asistirá su hijo, las familias deben prepararse para la inscripción reuniendo documentos y completando formularios, los detalles se pueden encontrar en la página web de inscripción de kindergarten de FCPS. FCPS ofrece apoyo y recursos para todas las familias para ayudar con la inscripción y la transición al kindergarten. Para apoyo en otros idiomas, visite la página web de inscripción de kindergarten.
Fasting Meal Kits
Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28 Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
Presidents Day (Holiday) All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, for the Presidents Day holiday. See the complete school year calendar.
February is Black History Month
February 17-President’s Day
February 21-Bingo Night
February 26-3rd Qtr. Interims go home
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