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Important Dates:

May 12   Early Release Monday (Dismissal at 12:55 pm)

May 22   Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon 

May 23   Family Input Forms Due for 2025-26

May 26   NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day

May 30   PTA SLES Talent Show

June 10  SLES Career Day

June 11  Last Day of School: 2-Hour Early Release

Message from Principal Morris

Although we still have several weeks of school left, we are already planning for the 25-26 school year. Feedback from all stakeholders is important as we work to improve the Stratford Landing experience each year. We elicit feedback from our staff and our students at the end of the year. This impacts our planning and decision making for the next school year. Many aspects of our school day are reflective of feedback we’ve received over the past five (5) school years from students, SLES staff and our families.

We are asking our families to provide us feedback about this current school year that may be helpful during planning for our next, exciting school year. We're so proud of all the hard work from everyone this year. Our students! Our SLES Staff! Our families! Raising children is a full-time job and we are grateful to be your partners. Onward, dolphins. 

Please complete this optional feedback survey.

Mr. Morris

💗Boosters Teacher Appreciation-

Thank a Teacher💗

Here is a great and easy way for teachers, parents, and neighbors to give a shout out to their favorite teacher and share your words of appreciation!

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The teacher will receive a great gift from School Business Boosters. 

Class Placement Family Input Form

Now Live

Would you like to provide input for your child’s class placement for the 2025-2026 school year? Please use this form: https://forms.gle/PrBN1btZqqdhv2bA6

Many families value having a role in their child’s class placement. Parents and caregivers have the best overall knowledge of your child and their unique traits. The class placement process is approached very carefully and thoroughly at Stratford Landing and we consider the academic and social needs of each student. In order to provide the best environment for your child, we seek input from both SLES staff and families.

We ask that you do not reach out directly to teachers to make requests for next school year. Parents and caregivers can provide their input through this process. Our teachers drive the class placement process, and we trust their judgement and expertise when creating class placements. When completing the form, please share the qualities of a teacher and classroom environment that would best meet your child’s needs. The form is meant to be open-ended to provide our families a space to share whatever information they think is relevant to assist in our class placement process. 

Requests for specific teachers, or to be grouped with specific students, will not be honored. Instead, this is an opportunity for families to share information about their child that would support learning. To create equitable and dynamic class groupings, it is impossible to honor every request from a family to place a child in a specific classroom with specific students. Please be assured that with or without family input, each child's needs will be carefully considered to ensure the selection of a classroom in which your child will learn best.

Class assignments will not be finalized or communicated to families until close to the start of the 2025-2026 School Year later in August 2025. Please share your thoughts on the needs of your child by answering the questions in this form.

This form will close on Friday, May 23, 2025.   

SLES Career Day!

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

9:00-11:30 AM

Hi SLES families!  It’s time for another fun event as we wind down the school year…Career Day!

And it can’t happen without parent & community volunteers…so I’m on the hunt for speakers 😊 

I would love to have a diverse array of speakers and members of our community!

We would be SO grateful to have you come in as a SPEAKER and share with students/classes about your career, the path to get there, cool talking points, and the skills you utilize on the job or to be successful at it!

If you’re interested or wanting more details, I’d love to connect with you and help make it happen.

Please email me at: rroop@fcps.edu Raina Roop, School Counselor

Spring State Assessments (SOL)

Dear Parents and Guardians:

Students in grades 3-8 participate in state assessments each year. State assessments measure how students are learning the state standards. Format and timing of state assessments vary by grade level and content area, as noted in the table below.

More information about the assessments can be found on the webpage: SOL Tests in Elementary and Middle Schools (https://www.fcps.edu/node/42716).

The Grade Level Tests webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/50045) provides information by grade level about the division wide assessment schedule and reporting method for each required assessment in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). 

Please refer to the calendar below for the Stratford Landing tentative SOL schedule (this is always subject to change).

Makeup testing will occur the week of May 19 and retakes will occur the week of May 27.

Please avoid scheduling appointments or trips on testing dates if possible. Ensuring that your student is well rested, has eaten breakfast, and is on time to school on testing dates will greatly set your student up for success.

If you have further questions about state assessments, please contact your student’s teacher or the school test coordinator, Ms. Rose Stephens at rwstephens@fcps.edu.

📗Message from Our Librarian Ms. Gresham

Hi parents, it has been a great first year here in the Stratford Landing Library.  I really appreciate the help from our families for things like the book fair and the kind words from parents and students throughout the year.  Just a reminder, as we close out the year, please check for any stray library books and there are all sorts of opportunities to volunteer in the library.  Please use the sign up genius link to schedule a time.

All the best,

Ellen

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

May 22nd, Thursday

To all of you who have kindly dedicated your time in volunteering and helping us throughout the school year, please rsvp for our Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. We will have lunch prepared for you to show our appreciation for all of your support. Please come during your child's lunch time so you can enjoy the luncheon with your child's teacher.  If you can join us, please rsvp by May 9th by submitting this form: Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

Bloombox Fundraiser

Planning some spring gardening?  The PTA's final fundraiser of the year will begin on May 1, and we will be offering all sorts of spring plants, flower baskets, herbs, veggies, and more. Please save the date, and look for more information to come!

Last Day of School Dismissal 

Dismissal Schedule for the Last Day of School

On the last day of school, Wednesday, June 11, school will be dismissed 2 hours early at 1:55 pm. 

Spanish:Está Programada una Salida Temprana el Último Día de Clases

El último día de clases. Miércoles 11 de junio, la escuela terminará a las 1:55 pm.

Programs in FCPS

FCPS Summer Extravaganza 2025 

Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas

Attend the FCPS Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School and get a jump on summer learning and fun! At this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth. 

An FCPS Student Program Marketplace will feature student-made goods for sale. Proceeds will support the students’ programs. 

Learn about summer programs and resources available from community and business partners. Enjoy face painting, touring a fire truck, student performances, and much more! For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage. 

Descubra Estimulantes Actividades e Ideas para el VeranoAcompáñenos en nuestra FCPS Summer Extravaganza o Fiesta del Verano, el sábado 10 de mayo, de 10 a.m. a 2:30 p.m., en Woodson HS y de un salto adelante del aprendizaje y la diversión veraniega. Este evento es gratuito y en él, los asistentes pueden participar en actividades educacionales y de enriquecimiento personal, las cuales están diseñadas para inspirar la curiosidad y el crecimiento.

Un Mercado de Programas Estudiantiles ofrecerá bienes para la venta. Todos los ingresos serán usados para apoyar estos mismos programas.

Conozca sobre programas para niños disponibles en el verano, recursos para la comunidad y las entidades asociadas a FCPS, disfrute también de pinta caritas, aprenda sobre un camión de bomberos, mire la presentación de grupos estudiantiles, y muchas cosas más. Para encontrar más información visite la página web de Summer Extravaganza.

FCPS Summer Internship Pilot Program

FCPS is proud to introduce the inaugural Summer Internship Program, a six-week, paid, in-person opportunity for a limited number of current FCPS high school students or FCPS alumni enrolled in post-secondary education. 

This program is designed to provide valuable hands-on work experience, professional development, and project-based learning across various FCPS departments. Locations include Gatehouse Administration Center, Willow Oaks Administrative Center, and other FCPS central office facilities. The internship program dates are Monday, June 30 through Friday, August 8. 

Interns will support the staff in their selected department with projects and participate in weekly professional development workshops on topics such as personal finance, communication skills, resume writing, and networking. Interns will shadow staff completing mission-critical projects that prepare the division for the upcoming school year. 

By participating in this program, interns will gain real-world experience that directly aligns with the principles of the Closing the Achievement Gap (CAG) Framework and supports FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation, which aims to equip every student with the skills to thrive in life after high school.

The application window is open now and will close on Friday, May 16. 

Full details of the program can be found on the FCPS website.

The Inclusive Leadership Institute 

In partnership with Leadership Fairfax, One Fairfax is able to support up to 10 community members for The Inclusive Leadership Institute.  

Who Should Apply?  

The Inclusive Leadership Institute is a space for learning how to lead towards racial and social equity. Wherever you are on your journey, if you are committed to racial equity, we invite you to consider this opportunity to expand your knowledge and join others on their journey to a more equitable and just Fairfax County. Some are already well along in their racial equity journey, and others are just beginning. In this learning cohort, there is provide space for all people regardless of learning styles and where you are on your journey.  

 If you know someone in your network that would be interested and a great fit, please review the attached information and complete the ILI Interest Survey by 5 pm on Friday, May 30, 2025. To learn more about ILI, click here: https://bit.ly/4jQ5f2c.   

If you have any questions, please email OneFairfax@fairfaxcounty.gov.  

🛑 Cameras Installed on

School Bus Stop Arms

Cameras have been installed on the stop arms of 50 FCPS school buses. These cameras will be used to identify drivers who pass stopped school buses while children are entering and exiting the bus (called a “stop arm violation”). 

Drivers have begun to receive warnings. After a 30-day warning period, citations will begin to be issued on Monday, May 12.

According to Virginia law, drivers must stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights on and their stop signs extended. Motorists should stop when approaching from any direction, unless there is a barrier or median separating their lane from where the bus is stopped. They should remain stopped until everyone is clear, and the bus is moving. 

We appreciate our law enforcement partners for working with us to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Read more about the stop arm cameras and other ways FCPS works with our county partners to keep students safe on their way to and from school.

Get to Know FCPS and the Resources Available to Families

Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:

• School Age Child Care (SACC) – This Fairfax County government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
• FCPS Communications for Families – FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family engagement.
• FCPS Family Academy – We know that as a parent or caregiver, you play a critical role in your child's education. The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. The Family Academy also includes information about resources to help you ensure your child has what they need to succeed. 
• Family Liaisons – Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. You may reach out to our wonderful family liaison, [name], at [email and/or phone number].

There’s an easy to follow five-step process outlined for parents registering their children for kindergarten. Be sure to register your child as soon as possible!

Community Peer Program

The community peer program provides an opportunity for preschoolers with special needs to work and play with typically developing preschoolers who model developmentally appropriate language, motor, and social skills. 

The early childhood special education program uses a child-centered approach to learning. There are established daily routines that include circle, centers, story-time, small group,  music, art, and outside play. Classes are staffed by an early childhood special education teacher and a full-time instructional assistant. We hope to have at least 2 peers per ECSE classroom that is not paired with a PreK classroom.  

Below is a Google interest form for families who would like to have their child considered to be community peer: (Families Interested in the Community Peers Program.)  

VDH Immunization Packets for 

Rising 7th Graders 

As required by the Code of Virginia, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend public school. All students entering seventh grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations: 

• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older.
• Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older.
• A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. 

• After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents/guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with their child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. If your child does not have a health care provider, please visit the FCPS Immunizations Resource page to find out where to get an immunization.

Please review the Virginia Department of Health Information Packet for more information on rising 7th grade immunization requirements. 

Programs in the Community

Gum Springs Community Center

After School Program

Gum Springs Community Center offers FREE after school program Monday-Friday from 3:30-6pm. They also offer activities on days FCPS has Early Release and they are open from school dismissal time until 6pm. They are also open on  Teacher Workdays from 9am-5pm. The programs are offered for free  but registration is required to participate in these programs. 

If you are interested in registering or have questions, please contact Ms. Jess Fuller the Assistant Director of Youth Program at Gum Springs. 

jessica.fuller@fairfaxcounty.gov

703-360-6088

Art Camp at St. Lukes Day School

Summer art camp opportunity at St. Lukes Day School from August 4th-8th from 9am-1pm. Please refer to the flyer below for more details. 

8484 Riverside Road Alexandria, Virginia 22308 | Main Office: 703-619-3600
Attendance: 703-619-3636 | Web | Instagram