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 Important Dates
November 11 - No School, Veterans Day
November 19 - 3 hour early release day, Dismissal 12:30 p.m.
November 26 - 28 - No school, Thanksgiving Break
December 12 - PTA Sponsored Holiday House Event
December 15 - Winter Concert
December 22 - January 2, 2026 - No School, Winter Break
January 19 - No School, Martin Luther King Jr Holiday
Dear Sleepy Hollow Families,
I hope this message finds you well and full of pride as we celebrate the start of our second quarter together! It’s been a wonderful beginning to the school year, and I want to thank each of you for your partnership, encouragement, and support. Our students have made strong progress academically and socially, and their excitement for learning continues to shine each day.
🌊 Celebrating Quarter 1 Success
We finished the first quarter with so many accomplishments—students growing in reading and math, classes meeting attendance goals, and families showing up in incredible numbers for conferences and events. Your involvement truly makes a difference! Our students are learning that showing up every day and giving their best effort helps them reach their goals.
🐬 Looking Ahead to Quarter 2
As we begin Quarter 2, our focus continues on consistent attendance, strong work habits, and kindness. Teachers are building on first-quarter learning and introducing exciting new units in reading, writing, math, and science. You can help by:
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Talking with your child about their daily learning
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Setting a consistent bedtime and morning routine
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Celebrating small successes and encouraging a “can-do” attitude
With appreciation,
Mirnaly Vega
Principal, Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
💙 We Are Family — We Are Sleepy Hollow!
It's Time to Nominate an Outstanding Staff Member at Sleepy Hollow!
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Sleepy Hollow ES Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google form link. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees. Complete one google form per staff member you are nominating. All nominations are due by Thursday, November 13, 2025.
Nomination Form
✅ Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. We will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, November 12.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or submitting the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type “Federal Impact Aid Survey” in the Issue Description section. You may also call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
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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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
November Is National Family
Engagement Month
Family Engagement Month is a time to remember that parents and caregivers are children’s first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers.
The FCPS Family Academy supports the continued success and well-being of each and every student within the FCPS community. The Academy offers a variety of positive and engaging learning opportunities and meaningful connections to transform the FCPS experience into a welcoming environment for all families.
FCPS Family Café Series: Support Your Child’s Growth and LearningThe FCPS Family Academy announces the launch of a monthly series called the FCPS Family Café. These fun and helpful sessions are designed to keep families informed and involved in their child’s education. At Family Café, parents are key partners in helping children succeed. Click on a topic below to register to attend.
✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Pillar B: Vibrant Home, School, and Community Partnerships, reminds us to empower families through trusting partnerships that sustain a safe, inclusive culture for learning.
Volunteer Registration Update
Due to the overwhelming response from our community, FCPS is temporarily pausing fingerprint requirements for most Level 3 volunteers.
If you are scheduled for an upcoming fingerprinting appointment, please cancel your appointment unless you are a mentor, host parent, or non-parent volunteer having frequent, direct, and unsupervised contact with students, which will still require fingerprinting. FCPS will be charged if individuals miss a fingerprinting appointment without canceling in advance.
Those who have already been fingerprinted will be processed to be eligible for all Level 3 opportunities.
Field trip chaperone opportunities will now be classified as Level 2 (not requiring a background check).
To ensure continuous safety, all new volunteers are required to sign a Volunteer Certification Statement. This statement is a legal attestation confirming you have no history of violent felonies, physical/sexual crimes against children, or crimes of moral turpitude.
Want to volunteer? Visit Volunteer FCPS to find and sign up for volunteer opportunities. Contact Volunteers@fcps.edu with any questions.
Resources for Families Impacted by the Government Shutdown
Apply Anytime for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families are encouraged to apply for free and reduced-price meals at any time during the school year.
If your income changes — for example, due to a furlough, layoff, or job loss — you may become newly eligible. Once approved, your benefits stay active for the rest of the school year and for the first 30 days of the next school year.
Students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals or attend a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school receive free breakfast and lunch every school day. It’s a great way to make your food budget go further and save time from packing meals. Learn more about FCPS Food and Nutrition.
Impact of Federal Shutdown on Local CommunityFairfax County is home to around 80,000 federal employees and thousands of federal contractors. Its Federal Workforce Resource Hub is intended to help navigate current and future issues for residents, government employees, active military/veterans, contractors, nonprofits, and businesses who may be affected by actions, changes, or disruptions to federal services or employment.
Find more community resources available to families.
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
Spiritwear Sale! Show your Dolphin pride!
Order now through November 1, 2025: https://bit.ly/dolphinwear
Purchases are expected to arrive at school before Thanksgiving and will be sent home with your students.
New designs, youth and adult sizes.
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