Dear Spring Hill Families,
What a joyful way to enter into our Winter Break! We ended the week with our first annual school 'sing-a-long'! This week, our Band and Orchestra filled the room with energy, confidence, and beautiful sounds during their concerts.The talent and hard work of our students truly shined and made it a perfect way to celebrate the week. Bravo to our amazing musicians!
We wish you and your family a relaxing winter break.
We look forward to seeing everyone next year!
Sincerely,
Amy Briggs
Literacy Corner
As your student is coming to the end of Benchmark Advance Unit 3 we wanted to share information to help you support the development of reading and writing at home. Please click on each grade level to access the parent letters for Benchmark Unit 3.
Winter Break Literacy Adventures
Engaging in literacy activities over winter break helps students maintain the reading, writing, and speaking skills they built during the first half of the school year. Even a little daily practice, such as these 10 fun family activities, helps ensure they return to school confident and ready to continue growing in literacy. Enjoy these literacy adventures as a family!
Office is Closed during Winter Break
Our front office will be closed for the duration of winter break. Please feel free to leave a message or email and someone will return your call when we return in January.
Important Dates
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December 22- January 2
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Winter Break-Holiday No School
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January 5
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Students Return to School
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January 8
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ESOL Parent Coffee 9:00 am
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January 13
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Kindergarten - Coffee with Principal 8:30 am (Library)
Picture Make-Up Day & Clubs
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January 14
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1st Grade - Coffee with Principal 8:30 am (Library)
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January 15
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2nd Grade - Coffee with Principal 8:30 am (Library)
Rising 6th Graders -Visit to Cooper Middle School
PTO - Bingo Night 5:30-7:30 pm
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January 16
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3rd Grade - Coffee with Principal 8:30 am (Library)
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January 20
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4th Grade - Coffee with Principal 8:30 am (Library)
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January 21
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FAC meeting - 8:00 am
5th Grade - Coffee with Principal 8:30 am ( Library)
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January 23
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6th Grade - Coffee with Principal 8:30 am (Library)
General PTO Meeting 9:00 am
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2025-26 School Calendar
Yearbook Sales are open.
If you are interested in ordering a yearbook, you will need to order online through Strawbridge.
Reid Reflects: State Standards and the FCPS Budget Story
In her latest Weekly Reflections, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid thanked every member of our community for supporting FCPS as it remains fully accredited. Referencing a news release on accreditation, Dr. Reid noted how FCPS needs funding to support and maintain this excellence.
As we shared last week, Spring Hill ES was recognized as being Distinguished
Visit the Budget Story webpage to learn more about the FCPS budget and the funding challenges that schools across Virginia, not just FCPS, face because of outdated state funding formulas.Read more of Dr. Reid’s Weekly Reflections.
Make Your Voice Heard!
Look for opportunities to share your ideas about funding public education and encourage your neighbors, friends, and community members to follow the FCPS budget process. Several key decision dates and engagement opportunities are listed below:
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. - There will be virtual regional public hearings on the governor’s proposed 2026-28 biennial state budget.
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Thursday, January 22, 2026 - Dr. Reid will present the proposed FCPS budget to the School Board.
Visit the FCPS budget webpage for more information.
Steam & Science Updates
We are excited to announce that Science Fair Sign-up is open! STEAM Night, Science Fair, and Literacy Night will be held on March 18, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. All students are welcome to participate. For detailed information, please read our Science Fair Handbook here.
Here are a few highlights to keep in mind:
- Science Fair is for individuals or pairs – Science Fair Sign-up: Here. It can also be found in Schoology, All Students, STEAM, and Science Fair
- Only students' emails can access the sign-up form.
- All projects have a maximum budget of $50
- Set up will be 8:15- 8:30 am on 3/16; Projects will be taken down 7:00 pm on 3/16.
- Family viewing will be 4-7 pm.
- Project presentations should be on a standard-size tri-fold board (28-36” x 40-48”)
Holiday Light Recycle
We are seeking holiday light sets that no longer work for our upcoming STEAM Night. If you are willing, please cut the light string apart and send in the bulbs, with at least an inch of wire between each. This is a fascinating way to look at how series circuits work and what can go wrong. Please do not send in whole light chains once they are cut down; put them in a bag, and we can prep them for their subsequent use!
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.
A Message from the PTO
WINTER WISHES
The PTO would like to wish everyone throughout the Spring Hill Community a safe, restful and festive winter break. We look forward to reconnecting after the new year.
BINGO NIGHT IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!
Bingo Night is back at Spring Hill on Thursday, January 15, and we can’t wait!! To make the magic happen, we’re seeking volunteers to help plan and execute the event. Please CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER FOR BINGO NIGHT Thank you for helping make this community tradition so special! Questions or suggestions? Please reach out at springhillptopresident@gmail.com.
PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR FUNFAIR 2026 - March 14, 2026
Planning is now underway for the 58th Annual Fun Fair 2026! Mark your calendars for March 14, 2026 when Spring Hill will once again be transformed into a lively carnival filled with games, prizes, and excitement for the whole community!
We need your help to make this beloved event a success. There are opportunities to get involved before, during, and after the big day—whether you have a few hours or a few days to spare. Click Here to view Fun Fair volunteer opportunities - sign up to be part of the FUN!
LOST & FOUND CORNER
The Lost and Found corner is rapidly growing…Be sure to label all clothing items and please consider purchasing from Mabel's Labels to ensure clothing items return home again! Check the Lost & Found corner in the cafeteria anytime for missing items, but anything that is labelled will make its way back to your students.
Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
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