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Movie Night
Thank you, PTO, for a fabulous movie night. The weather was perfect for family bonding under the stars.
Outdoor Dining
Beginning Tuesday, parents and guardians are invited to enjoy outdoor lunch with their child. Outdoor lunch will run from Tuesday-Thursday until December 18 (weather permitting). Please use this link to sign up for a time slot.
We are asking that you not sign up for more than twice a month so that others have an opportunity to enjoy lunch with their child.
Procedures:
- Please sign up for a time using the link above.
- Check in to the office. You MUST have a driver’s license or Passport.
- After you have checked in, please wait for your child at Door 5.
- Enjoy lunch with your child and use the wipe provided to clean your outdoor space. Please dispose of all trash.
- Walk your child back to the building, entering through Door 5. Please ring the bell. Your child will join their class in the cafeteria.
- Please proceed to the office to sign out.
We are asking that you follow these procedures; please do not follow your child to recess, as this is their time to interact with their peers.
Get Ready for the First Early Release Wednesday
Silverbrook will have a three-hour early release on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Dismissal will begin at approximately 12:35. Lunch will be provided on a modified schedule. It's a great day to schedule doctor and dentist appointments!
Do You Need Silverbrook Staff to Provide Childcare for Your Student?
Please let us know either way! Parents and caregivers may use the Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet in SIS ParentVUE to confirm whether or not childcare will be needed on the four early release Wednesdays. Once you have signed into ParentVUE, you can follow these instructions. The deadline for a response is midnight, Oct. 18.
Find out more about FCPS Early Release Wednesdays.
Volunteer With Us!
Now is the time to become an approved FCPS volunteer so you can volunteer as a chaperone, support classrooms and special events, assist in the cafeteria, and more! All volunteers must register with FCPS, complete the volunteer orientation, and sign in using the visitor kiosk. Some volunteer opportunities may also require a background check.
Safe Routes to School Parent and Caregiver Survey
As part of the Fairfax County School Board’s Annual School-Based Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences traveling to and from school.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss and ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join the FCPS Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Reid, for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Fall into Flavor With FCPS’ New Breakfast and Lunch Menu
FCPS’ new September and October menu items are packed with classic favorites and fresh global inspiration. Check our new online menu system to see when you can try new recipes based on student feedback and developed by FCPS’ executive chef and team of food and nutrition experts. Menu items include:
- Breakfast items such as honey chicken biscuits, guava pastelitos (whole-grain pastries filled with tropical guava fruit), and roasted apple parfaits, made with vanilla yogurt and homemade granola.
- Lunch items such as crunchy beef or fiesta tacos, ramen bowl with diced chicken or hard-boiled egg, beef or vegan banh mi burger, and southwest fiesta soup with corn chips.
Stay up to date on FCPS menus and nutrition news by subscribing to the Food and Nutrition Services newsletter.
The Importance of the Flu Vaccine
Staying up to date with your child's flu vaccination helps:
- Reduce School Absences: Keeping students healthy means more time spent learning and engaging with peers.
- Protect the Community: Vaccination helps shield vulnerable family members and neighbors from seasonal illness.
- Support Overall Wellness: Routine flu shots are a key component of a proactive student health plan.
Upcoming Flu Shot Events
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, at no out-of-pocket cost. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary.
REMINDER
School Picture Days are Coming
 Wednesday, October 7th & Thursday, October 8th, 2026
Picture Day Schedule
Wednesday, October 7th – A.M. Pre-School, Pre-School, Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd & 6th grades.
Thursday, October 8th – P.M. Pre- School, 1st, 4th & 5th grades.
(All students, whether purchasing a package or not, will have their picture taken for the yearbook.)
If purchasing pictures, save time and pre-order online.
📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day.
🛒 Pre-order Online: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001416997
📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at underclass@vosphoto.com
Make up date: 12/1/2026
Fall Photo Volunteers Needed
Do you have an interest in volunteering for
Fall Photos on October 7th or 8th?
If so, click the attached link and open the SignUpGenius to volunteer for your desired shift.
FALL VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
VISION and HEARING SCREENINGS
Vision and Hearing Screenings will be held for all Kindergarten students on October 14, 15, and 16 (Wed.-Fri. mornings), and for all 3rd Grade Students on October 26, 27, 28, and 29 (Mon.-Thurs. mornings). If your child wears glasses, please be sure that their glasses are at school on screening days. Students who are new to FCPS will be screened as well. The purpose of screening is to identify students who need further evaluation due to difficulty seeing the screening chart or hearing the screening tones. Parents will be notified by letter if screening results indicate that further evaluation is needed. Prompt follow-up with your health care provider is recommended as vision and hearing difficulties can interfere with learning.
Parent Volunteers are appreciated. If you can assist with the screenings, please sign up here for Kindergarten and sign up here for 3rd Grade. Bring your ID on your volunteer day. No experience is needed. Same day training will be provided. Questions? Contact Amy Friedman, School Health Aide, at afriedman@fcps.edu or 703-690-5110. Thank you.
Mark Your Calendar
October is…
National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15)
Disability History and Awareness Month
National Bullying Prevention Month
National School Principals Month
- 7 - Walk and Roll to School Day
- 12-16 - National School Lunch Week
- 12 - Indigenous Peoples’ Day / School Planning Day
- 19-23 - Digital Citizenship Week
- 19-23 - National School Bus Safety Week
Oct. 30 and Nov. 2-3 - Quarter End Early Release / School Planning Day / Teacher Workday
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