Seahawks Weekly News 11/06/2026

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 11/06/2026 04:30 PM EST

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Veterans Day Program Information

Dear Families,

We are looking forward to our 5th Annual Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. This is our way of showing our appreciation to our active-duty and veteran soldiers. Our program will also be streamed via Silverbrook’s Facebook page for your convenience.

As we prepare for this special day, we ask that our students wear the following colors based on their grade level:

  • Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades wear a red top and jeans or comfortable bottoms.
  • 3rd and 4th grades wear a white top and jeans or comfortable bottoms.
  • 5th and 6th grades wear a blue top and jeans or comfortable bottoms.

We will allow guests in as soon as our students are seated and ask for your patience as you wait.

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Silverbrook Seahawks Has Planted Trees

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Our students were highly engaged as they learned about the trees they were planting. Their knowledge was stretched and strengthened about trees and our environment. We look forward to the trees maturing to provide shade and beauty on Silverbrook property.

Save Time During School Check-In with the RaptorSafe App

 

There is an app that can make checking in at school even faster! Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before arriving at school.

Once your information has been verified, the app will provide you with a QR code that you can simply scan when checking in at school, making the process quicker and easier!

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Meet our New Family Liaison

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  • Family liaisons facilitate family-school communication by empowering and engaging families to become active partners in their children’s education.
  • They work in schools and communities to help families get the information, resources, and assistance they need to support their children and to ensure their success.
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We wish a happy Diwali to all celebrating! Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs & some Buddhists. The festival represents the symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. #OurFCPS

Thanksgiving Luncheon Reminders

  • Friday, November 20th (See class lunch schedules below).
  • Adult and non-student lunches are $5.50 each. Cash (exact change please) or checks accepted.
  • Make checks payable to Silverbrook Food Service.
  • Credit cards will not be accepted. Student MSB accounts cannot be used to purchase adult or non-student meals.
  • Outside food from restaurants is prohibited.
  • Nut and Dairy Free seating will be available.
  • We need approximately 40 volunteers to make this event successful.

Please use the volunteer opportunity link to sign up for one or more slots! https://volunteer.fcps.edu/custom/501/opp_details/4575

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Fairfax County Public Schools invites parents and caregivers of students at all grade levels to the Family Café workshop, "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 success in school and throughout life.

This workshop will help parents and caregivers:

  • Understand their child's SEL Screener results

  • Use the results to begin meaningful conversations at home

  • Support their child's social and emotional development

  • Build confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills together

Join to discover practical ways to talk with your child about their social and emotional well-being and support their continued growth at home.

Event Details:

  • Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

  • Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

  • Location: Thomas Jefferson Public Library, 7415 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042

  • Registration: Use the QR code on the flyer to register

  • Contact: Family and School Partnerships Office at 703-204-4300 or FamilyEngagement@fcps.ed

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Coming Soon! The Annual Special Education Family Conference

Join more than 600 families and community members for the Special Education Family Conference on Saturday, November 14 at Hayfield Secondary School. 

Visit the FCPS Special Education Family Conference webpage to learn more about the opening panel discussion, the full list of breakout sessions, and the exhibitor hall list.

Still need to register for this year’s conference? Complete the Special Education Family Conference Registration Form to register, request special accommodations, and select language interpretation needs. 

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Silverbrook Outstanding Employee Nominations Open Monday, 10/19!

Let’s celebrate the staff members who make Silverbrook Elementary so special!

Nominations for Outstanding Employee Awards open on October 19.

You can nominate one employee per category—and don't forget to nominate our amazing principal by December 4! Submitting a preliminary nomination only takes a paragraph or two about how your nominee demonstrates exceptional work.

 

Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScL65sQP0e4tAorZeE0KlEwbApmQVyCx7IV5sCiscLy2PV1yA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

 

Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026

  • Note: If your nominee wins for our school, you'll prepare a nominator statement for the official submission packet.

It's National School Psychology Week

This week we celebrate the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive. Our psychologist, Ms. Kathryn Stevens, works diligently to support students and families at Silverbrook. We appreciate her professionalism and warm heart. Learn more from the National Association of School Psychologists.

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:

Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.

Mark Your Calendar

November is…

Native American Heritage Month

National Career Development Month

National Family Engagement Month

  • 8-Diwali
  • 9-13- National School Psychology Week
  • 11-Veterans Day Program
  • 16-20 American Education Week
  • 19- National Family Engagement Day
  • 20-Thanksgiving Luncheon (pre-registration required)

Nov. 25-27-Thanksgiving Holiday