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Important Dates
October 7th - Fall Picture Day 
October 9th - PTA Virtual Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
October 13th - No SCHOOL, Indigenous People's Day
October 15th - 3-Hour Early Release, 12:30 dismissal
October 20th - No SCHOOL, Diwali Holiday
October 30th - PTA Sponsored Trunk-Or-Treat 6pm Sleepy Hollow
October 31st - 2 hour early release, End of the Quarter 1:30 dismissal *Book Character Celebration* - Students can dress up as their favorite book character for the day.
November 3rd & November 4th - No SCHOOL, Parent-Teacher Conferences
Dear Sleepy Hollow Families,
Fall is here—the air is crisp, the leaves are changing, and our school days are filled with energy and learning. With the new season, I’d like to share a few reminders and encouragements as we continue to support our children together.
The Importance of Attendance 🍎
Every school day counts! Being present on time each day helps your child build routines, stay connected to their classmates, and grow academically. Thank you for partnering with us to make attendance a priority. If your child must be absent, please remember to notify the school as soon as possible.
Healthy Habits for Happy Learners 🍂
The cooler months can bring more colds and sniffles, but healthy routines make a difference! A good night’s sleep, balanced meals, outdoor play, and handwashing go a long way in keeping children strong and ready to learn. Thank you for encouraging these habits at home.
Open Communication with Your Children 💬
One of the best ways to support learning is by talking with your child about their day. Sometimes the question, “How was school?” gets a short answer. Try these instead:
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“What was the best part of your day today?”
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“What made you smile or laugh at school?”
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“Was there a moment today when you felt really proud of yourself?”
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“Who did you work with or play with at recess?”
These small conversations build big connections and give children a chance to share their experiences with you.
A Note of Appreciation 💙
As your principal, it brings me joy to walk the halls and see students learning, growing, and laughing each day. I am grateful for the dedication of our teachers, the hard work of our students, and the support of our families. Together, we truly are a Sleepy Hollow family, Somo una familia.
With gratitude and warmth,
Principal Vega
2025-2026 Early Release
Wednesdays Dates
The following dates listed are the 3-hour early release Wednesdays for staff to participate in professional development. We ask all families to plan ahead for this early dismissal. Lunch will be provided for all students prior to dismissal
We are expecting 100% participation of students dismissed in order for our staff to engage in important trainings and workshops offered by the county. If you family needs childcare assistance, please complete this FORM
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October 15
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November 19
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December 17
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February 25
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March 25
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April 29
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May 20
- *Early release days do NOT apply to Preschool and PAC
Attendance
🙋 Every Day Is a Stepping Stone to Success
Attendance is an important life skill that will help your child later in life. It’s a good habit to build now to help them graduate from college on time and routinely report to work on time once they have a career.
Please take a look at the FCPS Calendar. Try to schedule any trips or family events on weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students who are absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered “chronically absent.”
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or appointment, you must report the absence to our school or contact your child's classroom teacher by email or TalkingPoints.
Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for resources on attendance.
Crunch Into Virginia Farm to
School Week With Us
During the week, the Crunch Heard ’Round the Commonwealth will take place on Thursday, October 9. On that day, Virginians across the Commonwealth will make noise for Virginia farm to school programs by biting into a fresh, Virginia-grown apple.
Your school will receive delicious Virginia-grown apples (Pink Lady, Granny Smith, or Fuji) for students to enjoy on October 9. Share your crunch photos with @fcps_foodandnutritionservices and @VDOESCNP or with the tags #VACrunch # VAFarmtoSchool.
Advanced Academics Virtual Family Meetings
Our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Ms. Carmen Andersen will be hosting two evening meetings for families interested in learning more about Advanced Academics.
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October 14th 6:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting - The continuum of services for Advanced Academics in FCPS. Parents will learn about the different level of services
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October 23rd 6:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting - The screening process for families wanting to submit a parent referral for Level V.
Benchmark Updates Toolkit
📚 Finishing Up Uncovering Characters in Language Arts 📚
Benchmark Unit 2 in Language Arts is coming to a close! Over the last several weeks, our students have learned, read, and written about different characters in stories and their own personal sense of character.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: How does the way you act change the way you think about yourself?
- Activity: Draw a new cover for a favorite book featuring the main character in a key moment.
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.
The Sleepy Hollow Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (SHES PTA) is a volunteer-run organization of parents, caregivers, teachers, staff, administrators, and community members dedicated to making our school the best it can be for ALL students.
We work together to build community and provide activities, opportunities, and financial support towards our shared goals of success for all students.
Joining the PTA is one of the best ways to get to involved in your community, make new friends, and make a difference! In addition, your membership gives you voting privileges at our general meetings.
Join the PTA
K-12 School Start Times Survey
⏰ Take the School Start Times Survey
FCPS is continuing to explore options for adjusting school start times, with the primary goal of beginning the middle school day at 8 a.m. or later. In order to minimize any costs associated with this change, elementary and high school start times would need to shift as well.
Providing feedback opportunities for the community is a critical part of this effort. Since 2024, FCPS’ consultant has hosted five community forums and administered two surveys. A new School Start Times Survey is open and includes two options that are designed to support student well-being, align with research, balance transportation logistics, and minimize costs.
Staff, parents and caregivers, students, and community members may provide input on the two options by taking the survey. The survey deadline has been extended to Monday, October 6. Find more information on adjusting school start times on the FCPS website.
Boundary Review
📍 Comprehensive Boundary Review Update
FCPS will begin holding October community boundary review meetings on Monday, October 13. The new draft map, Scenario 4, will be shared with the community for feedback at those meetings. It will also be uploaded to the Boundary Explorer Tool shortly before October 13. Community members will then be able to provide feedback in the tool at their convenience.
As a reminder, the community provided feedback on draft scenarios 1-3 in the spring. Scenario 4 continues to build upon the first three scenarios. It is informed by the Superintendent's Boundary Review Advisory Committee, which reviewed community feedback received in the spring to help develop priorities that the consultant used to create Scenario 4.
Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information.
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