Seahawk Weekly News 01/09/2026

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Morning Meeting

 

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Lost Jewelry

We found a gold piece of jewelry that belongs to one of our parents who attended morning meeting. Please call the school to describe the item you lost.


Winter Chorus Concert

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Our students did a wonderful job singing melodies that warmed our hearts on Thursday evening! Thank you, Ms. McCay and Mr. Bradley.


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Safety First at Kiss and Ride! 🚗

To keep our students safe and the line moving smoothly, please remember:

  • Stay in your vehicle: Please remain in your car at all times during drop-off.

  • Be patient: Refrain from driving around other cars in line.

We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our school community safe!


Save the date for Around the World Night on Friday, January 23!

This Silverbrook community favorite gives families the opportunity to travel the globe and explore the countries and cultures that make up our school. From food and traditions to music and history, always the evening filled with learning, connection, and fun.

Interested in hosting a table and representing a country? We’d love to have you participate! Sign up

here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf323dDdBNk_jAGnrlUhwhXvYf2vfHhfYSExw291jmm2OogBQ/viewform

We can’t wait to celebrate our community together!


Dressing for Winter Weather

Dressing for recess and cold weather, through layering and covering exposed skin, are strongly encouraged for both staff and students to minimize the risk of cold weather illness.  Families should be advised to provide their child with appropriate winter clothing before going to school.  


Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs

Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. 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.

Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs


Follow Our Budget Process

Encourage your neighbors, friends, and community members to follow the FCPS budget process and look for opportunities to share your ideas about funding public education. Key decision dates and engagement opportunities are coming up in the next few weeks:

  • The Fairfax County delegation to the General Assembly will hold a public hearing regarding the upcoming 2026 session on Saturday, January 10, at 9 a.m. in the Board Auditorium at the Fairfax County Government Center.

Fairfax County residents can sign up in advance to speak at the hearing online or contact the Department of Clerk Services at 703-324-3151, TTY 711, by Thursday, January 8, at noon.

  • Thursday, January 22, Dr. Reid will present the proposed budget to the School Board. 

Visit our budget webpage for more information.


❄️ January Highlights ❄️

 

Date Event Status
Jan 19 🕊️ MLK Jr. Birthday No School
Jan 28 📝 End of Quarter 2-Hour Early Release
Jan 29 🍎 Staff Development No School for Students
Jan 30 🖥️ Teacher Workday No School for Students