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November 9 - Grades are viewable in ParentVUE
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November 11 - Veterans Day Event | 8:35 - 9:35 a.m.
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November 12 - Fall Make Up Pictures
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November 12 - Author Visit: Stuart Gibbs
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November 13 - 6th Grade Fall Picnic
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November 20 - Thanksgiving Luncheon (Details Below)
Join us as we honor our veterans and military families at our Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, at 8:35 AM!
All SLES students and families are welcome to attend this special celebration. Following the ceremony, veterans, active-duty service members, and reservists are invited to visit classrooms to share their experiences with students.
We are still looking for classroom speakers, and we'd love your help making this day memorable! We are also seeking volunteers to contribute breakfast items or assist with setup. Please use the sign-up links below to participate. Questions? Contact military@slpta.org
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA9AB2BA4FFC70-64980967-2026#/
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA9AB2BA4FFC70-59466369-sles#/
This week we are going to work on using our databases with the older students and why they are better than Google! 🙂 We will be working on alphabetizing books with our younger students. I hope this will allow them to be independent library patrons. I will also be starting a Get2Green Club the 1st and 3rd Tuesday after school.
Please consider volunteering in the library. https://volunteer.fcps.edu/custom/501/opp_details/3842
Ellen Gresham, School Librarian
November Is National Family Engagement Month
Family Engagement Month is a time to remember that families 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.
Growing Together: Talking About Social-Emotional Learning at Home
Social-emotional learning (SEL) helps children develop confidence, resilience, self-awareness, and other important skills that support their success in school and throughout life. Participate in a Family Cafe workshop to:
- Understand your child’s Fairfax County SEL Screener results.
- Use the SEL Screener results as a starting point for meaningful conversations at home.
- Support your child’s social and emotional development.
- Build confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills together.
Learn practical ways to talk with your child about their social and emotional well-being and support their continued growth at home. Events will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on:
Click on the date to register. Find additional details on the FCPS Family Academy page.
Childcare will be available. Interpretation services are available upon request. For more information, contact the Family and School Partnerships office at 703-204-4300 or FamilyEngagement@fcps.edu.
Tutoring Resources for Families
Some families may be looking for additional resources to help support their child’s academic success. The Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of FCPS employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to hire as a tutor. This list is a resource offered by the FRC, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with the tutors. This list is not approved by FCPS and is only meant as a resource to families.
Stratford Landing Outstanding Employee Awards
The categories for outstanding employee are Professional Staff Leader, Principal, Teacher and New Teacher, Operational Service Employees, Educational Service Employees.
Nominations are due Friday, November 13, 2026.
Celebrate what makes you Uniquely You Thursday, November 19!
On Uniquely You Day, students are invited to dress in a way that represents their individuality, culture, hobbies, and interestes!
 Join your student Friday, November 20th for a Thanksgiving lunch!
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Guest Meal Price: $5.50 Adults | $3.75 Students (Cash only on event day — exact change requested).
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Outside Food: No outside food is permitted.
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Student Attendance: Students must eat with their grade level. We will not be permitting students to leave class to join their siblings for lunch.
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Arrival: Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before your child’s scheduled
lunch time to allow time for parking and purchasing your meal.
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Payment Location: Guest cash payment will be collected upon entry into the building, rather than inside the cafeteria this year.
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Additional Questions: Contact administration at SLESprincipals@fcps.edu.
SNAP Food Assistance
SNAP provides grocery assistance to eligible individuals and families. You can apply online or by phone, and phone applications offer interpretation in many languages. SNAP does not affect the chance of becoming a U.S. citizen, but starting September 18, 2026, it may affect some family- or work-based green card applications.
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Eligibility: Household income requirements apply. A household member must be a U.S. citizen, a child born in the U.S., or a lawful permanent resident.
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Registration: Apply online or call 855-635-4370, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Contact: Fairfax County Department of Family Services, 703-324-7500, DFSinfo@fairfaxcounty.org. For questions about green card applications, call Virginia Legal Aid Justice Center at 703-778-3450.
Discounts for SNAP Recipients
Families enrolled in SNAP may qualify for discounts on Metro and Metrobus fares, Capital Bikeshare memberships, home internet, and fresh produce at Fairfax County farmers markets. Families may also qualify for free air-conditioning repair or installation through AC Rescue.
Contact: MetroLift, 888-762-7874; AC Rescue, 703-528-1999.
Fairfax County Fuel Assistance (Applications open through November 13)
Eligible households can apply for help with winter heating costs. If approved, applicants will receive their benefit amount in late December; payments are made from January through April or until the benefit is used.
Apply online through CommonHelp or call 855-635-4370.
Learn more about Fuel Assistance.
Mark your Calendar:
November 12th - Dine out for SLES @
El Fresco Tex-Mex Grill 9am-9pm
November 12th - Rock N Run Prize
Author Stuart Gibbs Visits SLES Grades 3-6!
December 16th - SLES Winter Wonderland 6pm-8pm
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Let’s Stock the SLES Teacher’s Lounge!
Help us stock the teacher’s lounge with drinks and snacks for our wonderful teachers and staff! You may bring your donations directly to the front office of the school labeled for "PTA" or you may coordinate with Rachel at staffappreciation@slpta.org for donation pick up.
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 9th.
Sign Up Here
Exciting news for this school year! As part of our 2026 Rock N' Run prizes, we are thrilled to host author visits for students in grades K–2 and 3–6.
Our first guest author, Stuart Gibbs, will visit Stratford Landing Elementary School during the school day on Thursday, November 12th. Mr. Gibbs is the bestselling author of the wildly popular Spy School series, as well as fan favorites like Charlie Thorne, FunJungle, and Moon Base Alpha.
A huge thank you to Old Town Books for helping bring Mr. Gibbs to Stratford Landing Elementary and offering personally signed copies of his latest release, Spy School Secret Files. Order your copy today! Books will be delivered to your student on November 12th!
https://oldtownbooks.com/teachers-schools/stuart-gibbs-at-stratford-landing
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Would you like to make a donation to purchase a book for another student or donate to your child's classroom? Donate Here!
The deadline to order signed books has changed and will now be 5pm on November 6th. Email us if you have any questions, president@slpta.org
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Dine Out for SLES
Thursday, November 12th
El Fresco Tex Mex Grill
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Need an excuse to go out to eat? The perfect reason is to help Stratford Landing Elementary School! During the ‘26-‘27 school year we will be conducting “Dine Outs for SLES” and “Dine Outs for SLES and the 6th Grade”! Check out slpta.org for more details!
The November “Dine Out for SLES” will take place at El Fresco Tex Mex Restaurant (7324 Richmond Hwy) from 9am-9pm on Thursday, November 12th! Online orders: when checking out, please write in the comments “Stratford Landing Elementary School”. In store orders: please inform the cashier you are here for the Stratford Landing ES fundraiser and show the flyer. El Fresco Tex-Mex will donate 15% of all sales that use the code or mention the fundraiser to the Stratford Landing ES PTA!
Thank you to Nina Berkowitz Homes for being a Signature SLES Sponsor and thank you to McAlister’s Deli for being a Diamond SLES Sponsor this year! We have so many amazing sponsors this year! The following businesses have donated to the Stratford Landing ES PTA in support of our students and the SLES staff:
Nina Berkowitz Homes, McAlister’s Deli, Ted’s Bulletin,
Tremolo Security, Five Guys, Belle Haven Family Dentistry,
Hughes Ortho, Encore Boutique, Renée C. Gage Photography,
MVP Chess, Taekwondo Masters, The Laboratory Salon, Fed Upward, Trident Swim and Triathlon, Master Roofing, Tracy Vitali with Coldwell Banker, The Little Well, Passport Auto, Alexandria Children’s Theatre, Happy Place, Wegmans, Continues Arcade, Hooray Art, STEM exCEL, Hollin Hall Pastry Shop, and The Cut.
Mt Vernon Community Children's Theatre production of Elf the Musical. November 14-22 at Bryant High School. Order tickets here!
West Potomac High School National Art Honor Society fundraising with a special letter from Santa or Frosty mailed to your child on December 14th.
Letters order by 11/20 are $15.
Letter ordered after 11/20 will be $20 each.
Last chance to BUY is December 4th!
Volunteering at Stratford Landing Elementary!
We encourage all our parents and community members interested in supporting our students by volunteering at school to visit Volunteer FCPS, click “Learn More,” and then “Sign Up.” After you create a profile, you will view an orientation video and complete a volunteer application.
Follow FCPS Military Families on Social Media
Stay up-to-date on all of our latest events, workshops, and resources to support our FCPS military families by following us on Facebook and Instagram.
For more information on FCPS military resources, please email militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
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