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Join us for Nest Fest, our Open House event, on August 21st! From 3:00-4:30 p.m., visit classrooms and meet teachers. From 4:30-5:30 p.m., enjoy community and dessert trucks.
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Dear Springfield Estates Families,
We are excited to welcome our Eagles back! Please mark your calendars for these important dates:
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Wednesday, August 19, afternoon: Teacher assignments will be available in ParentVUE.
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Friday, August 21, 3:00 to 5:30 p.m.: Open House and Nest Fest. Meet your child’s teacher, visit the classroom, and drop off school supplies.
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Monday, August 24: First day of school! After drop-off, parents who may be having a hard time saying goodbye are invited to join the PTA for Coffee and Kleenex in the cafeteria. All families are welcome to stop by!
We cannot wait to see everyone and begin another wonderful year together!
Together We SOAR!
Warmly,
April Martin, Principal
Kassandra Flading, Assistant Principal
Dates & Reminders
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August 17: SEES Offices will open at 1:30 p.m.
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August 21: SEES Offices will open at 12:00 p.m.
- August 21: Back to the Nest Fest (SEES Open House Event), 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- 3:00-4:30 p.m.: Classrooms open for visiting and meeting teachers.
- 4:30-5:30 p.m.: Connect with friends and make new ones, buy dessert at food trucks (Kona Ice and Mister Softee), and play on the playground.
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August 24: First Day of School for 2026-2027. School starts at 9:20 a.m. and ends at 4:05 p.m.
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September 4/September 7: Labor Day Holiday. School will be closed for staff and students.
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September 17: SEES Back to School Night. Details coming soon.
From Our PTA
On the first day of school, all SEES families are invited to join the PTA in the cafeteria from 9:05–10:00 a.m. for coffee, conversation, and a warm welcome back to school! Whether you are dropping off a returning Eagle or navigating the first-day jitters alongside your child, come connect with other families from your child's class - new friendships (and a shoulder to lean on) starts right here. And to our kindergarten parents: we know this morning is a big one. We've got tissues, hugs and plenty of support waiting for you. You are not doing this alone. 🦅
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Be First-Day Ready
The first day of school, Monday, August 24, is just around the corner! Check out these back-to-school tips to make sure your child gets off to a great start.
Back-to-School Checklist
- We’re Eager to Welcome You Back to School!
As summer winds down, we are looking forward to welcoming students back to our classrooms. Use the following list to help make sure your child is ready!
☑️ Sign Up for SIS ParentVUE
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Contact our main office if you need an activation code. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE. Also, download the new ParentVUE mobile app so you can access your child’s records easily from anywhere!
Update Your Contact Information
Be sure you receive important information! Update your phone number(s) and/or email address(es) by clicking “My Account” and reviewing the “Online Verification/Update.” On that form, you can also update immunization records, health information, and emergency contacts.
☑️ Update Immunizations and Records
Immunizations are required for all students to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of protecting them from certain diseases and keeping them healthy.
When your child is immunized, remember to request a copy of their immunization record and bring that to our front office or submit the record via SIS ParentVUE as soon as possible. Find more information on FCPS’ website.
☑️ Learn About School Meals
Families need to provide their children with money to purchase meals at school or send them with a packed lunch. Alternatively, families may apply to receive free and reduced-price meal benefits, pending approval.
☑️ Bookmark the School Year Calendar
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances:
- Days marked blue with an “H” are student holidays. Schools are closed on these days.
- Days marked orange with an “O” are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings, if only half marked). There is school on these days, but certain events that cannot be made up may not be scheduled on these days.
- Days marked as TW, SD, and SP and in pink are holidays for students but working days for teachers and staff.
Please note that some holidays and observances, such as Eid al Fitr, may shift, and the calendar may be adjusted.
Student IDs/Bus Tracking
- New Student ID Cards and Bus Navigation System
FCPS is launching a new bus navigation system, which includes student ID cards for students who ride the bus. Students will use the cards to tap on and off the bus, helping FCPS and families know exactly which students are riding which buses.
Learn more about the new system and how it will improve route efficiency, safety, and transparency with families. Check out the frequently asked questions for families.
FCPS App
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Get Ready for the New School Year With the FCPS App! 📱Simplify your back-to-school prep! Download the FCPS mobile app to check school calendars, breakfast/lunch menus, and school contacts all in one place with no login required. Plus, get quick access to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the bus app.Download the FCPS mobile app in the Apple App Store or Google Play, and make sure to subscribe to our school in the app settings.
New Menu Platform
- Explore School Meals in the New Menu Platform
Experience an easier way to view your child’s school menus using MealViewer:
- View what is being served each day.
- View the nutritional information for each meal.
- See if any specific allergens are being served.
- Get notified when your student’s favorite meal is being served.
Printable menus are always available on the Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
SR&R Updates
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Understanding Student Rights and Responsibilities Updates: New Universal Grade Matrices for FamiliesFamilies are encouraged to review the updated FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document, which explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses in order to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Updates for the 2026-27 school year include new Universal Grade Matrices (UGMs). UGMs are charts that show behavior expectations and school responses by grade level (K-3, 4-8, and 9-12). These at-a-glance resources (in Appendix D of the SR&R) are designed to make it easier for parents and caregivers to understand how schools respond to different types of behavior concerns.
Visit the SR&R webpage for more information and to review additional updates to the SR&R for the 2026-27 school year.
Study Help and Support in Schoology
- Study Help and Support Available to Students in Schoology
A new Schoology Study and Support Hub is available for students in Schoology. This space was developed by the FCPS Educational Technology Team with input from students. It is designed to provide essential study tools and academic support resources directly to our learners.
Students can log in to Schoology and read their Schoology announcements or watch this video on the support hub for more information.
Family Academy
- Building a Brighter Future, Together: FCPS Family Academy
The FCPS Family Academy is where families can learn and get support for their child’s school journey.
We know that parents and caregivers are critically important in their child’s education. The Family Academy lists 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 available to help every family ensure their child has what they need to succeed.
Visit the Family Academy webpage. Check out its catalog for upcoming classes, workshops, and webinars to help families learn about FCPS, parenting, early literacy, and how to partner with schools.
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