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Calendar Reminders

February 24 - 3-hour Early Release 

February 27 - Rock Steady Student Assembly 

February 28-  3rd Grade Parent Coffee -8:30 am Library

                       1st grade field trip - Adventure Theatre 

                       3rd Grade field Trip - Natural History Museum

March 4 -       4th Grade field Trip - Mt. Vernon Estates

March 7-        Multi-Lingual Learner Parent Coffee, 8:30am Library

                       PTO meeting, 9am Cafeteria

March 12-      New Family Orientation, 5-6pm Cafeteria

March 15-      Fun Fair (10am-2pm)

2024-25 FCPS    School Calendar

February 24th is a 3-hour early release.

At this time, Spring Hill will follow the Early Release Monday Dismissal plans identified for every child from the December date.  Should you require a change to your dismissal plan based on how your student went home in December, Please click this link and submit a new response. 

If your child will not go home their usual way, please log in to Pick Up Patrol and change their mode of transportation.

Questions? Please contact our front office at 703-506-3400

Last-minute changes create confusion and disrupt the early release process. To ensure we can safely account for every student, we ask that no changes be made after Friday, February 21. 

Please discuss this plan with your child(ren) so our dismissal runs as smoothly as possible.

As a reminder, Spring Hill will dismiss at 12:35 p.m. on the early-release Mondays below. Moving forward, we will plan for your child to go home the same way on the following early release Mondays.

February 24
March 17
April 28
May 19

 

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

School Hours

As a reminder, our school bell rings at 8:50am. If you are dropping off your child, please make sure it is prior to 8:50am. If you arrive after 8:50am, please plan to park your car and check your child in at the main office. Signs will be put out once staff members are no longer on duty. If the sign is out you will need to escort your child into the office. Thank you.

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28, 2025

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new, first-time waiver allowing students fasting during the school day from February 28 to March 28, 2025, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home. Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. If a student purchases breakfast or lunch at school, they cannot pick up a kit that day. Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—adults cannot collect them. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:

• February 24, 2025, for February 28 and the week of March 3, 2025
• March 3, 2025, for the week of March 10, 2025
• March 10, 2025, for the week of March 17, 2025
• March 17, 2025, for the week of March 24, 2025

  Kindness Bingo

During the month of February, we would like our Spring Hill Panthers to work on completing acts of kindness.  We have put together a Bingo Board for them to use.  All they need to do is make a BINGO by filling in a row, column, or diagonal.   After they have completed one of the activities they color it in on their board.  If it is an activity they complete outside of school, we are asking a caregiver to initial the box.  Once students have a BINGO, they will return the board to their teacher who will write their name on a special heart.  All hearts will be displayed outside their classroom door for everyone to see.  It is our hope that our entryway will be filled with hearts!    

Thank you so much for your support!

The Spring Hill  Leadership Club

Marshall HS STEAM Night

 

Marshall High School is hosting a STEM night on Friday, February 28 from 6pm-8pm that is open to all elementary school students and families. There will be a variety of fun STEM related activities including crafts and interactive experiments. The kids will also have a chance to hear about some of the incredible science fair projects that Marshall students are currently working on.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activites

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

 

SY 2025-26 registration for Kindergarten and new students

 

SY 2025-26 registration for kindergarten and new students at Spring Hill ES is open January 27, 2025.

Please submit Intake Form in New Student Registration site on the website then school registrar will send you an email with information about required forms and link to schedule an appointment for registration.

Student’s Intention for the SY 25-26

If your student is not coming back to Spring Hill ES due to moving or transferring to private school for SY 25-26, please contact Young-joo Kim; [email protected] to receive the form. Also this form can be accessed by your students with their school email address. Rising 7th grade students are placed in middle schools in the boundary by their home address. Please submit the form only if your student is moving out of the boundary.”

 

Spring Hill is excited to announce two fun student events coming up in early 2025: 

 

There is still time to sign up for the Science Fair! The sign-up link will be active through Next Wednesday. Due to the large number of students participating, our teams has decided to hold a variety of raffles in place of individual awards. Students will be able to visit a variety of different stations to enter in the raffles. Winners will be drawn the following day.
STEAM Night needs your help.

If you would like to support the first annual STEAM Night visit this
Sign Up Genuis to see what we need. Each item has an Amazon link attached that you can use for your convenience. Thank you in advance for helping us make this night a success!

If you are interested in volunteering at the Science Fair and/or STEAM night please reach out to Kendra Roman [email protected]

Science Fair/Steam Night Wish List

Click on the button below to check out the Science Fair/Steam Night Wish List - and help make the evening a huge success!

Click Here to Donate FCPS Trust Policy

April 28, 2022, the School Board voted to adopt the Trust Policy affirming our commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students and their families. This policy aligns Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) policy with Fairfax County Government's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. This policy ensures that students and families can access the division’s benefits and services without fear of information being disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials.

To review the FCPS Trust Policy, please click here. 

FCPS News

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• Middle School Start Times
• New Lunch Items
• Talking to Teens About Tough Topics

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

A Message from the PTO BIDS FOR KIDS ONLINE AUCTION BIDDING ENDS AT 8 PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22

This is your last chance! Today is the LAST FULL DAY to place your bids during the Spring Hill PTO Online Auction! Bidding closes at 8:00 PM tomorrow, Saturday 2/22.

View the catalog and enter to win here: https://www.auctria.events/BFK2025

Amazing items include: - Free House Listing with FASS Results - Washington Wizards Tickets  - One Overnight and Dinner Certificate at the Clifton - Reserved seats for the end-of-year Orchestra Concert  - $250 Gift Card to The Palm - Injections, Treatments, and Facials at Aura MedSpa - Themed Baskets donated by Spring Hill families - Front Row Seats to the 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony - Art Teacher for an Afternoon  - and more! View the catalog and place your bids here: https://auctria.events/bfk2025 Don't delay - the Online Auction closes at 8:00 PM tomorrow, Saturday 2/22!

 IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR FUN FAIR 2025!

 

WHEN: Saturday, March 15 from 10 AM to 2 PM WHERE: Spring Hill Elementary School WHAT: Fun Fair is one of the most exciting days of the year at Spring Hill Elementary School, when we transform our school building into a carnival - every area becomes part of the fun and games! This beloved Spring Hill tradition brings smiles to everyone's faces with hours of games, raffles, prizes and so much more!

 

We Need Your Help!  Sign Up to Volunteer!

A successful Fun Fair requires nearly 200 adult volunteers to help with food and run games and activities (we have three shifts!).  Join in putting smiles on kids' faces by volunteering! No experience necessary--it's so easy a caveman could do it.

Sign up for a volunteer slot by SATURDAY, MARCH 1st and receive 15 free tickets! Click the button below to volunteer!

 

Click here to put the FUN in Fun Fair! 

>>Does your high school or middle school student need to fulfill volunteer hours?  Click here - we'd love their help to make Fun Fair 2025 a huge success!<<

Questions?  Contact our Fun Fair Committee Chair, Kate Golden at [email protected].

 

LOST & FOUND UPDATE!

 

The Lost & Found Committee has updated the PDF catalog of lost items!  We are not out of winter yet – so, if your child is missing anything, please have a look by clicking here!

 

Yearbook orders are due by April 4th!  Online orders only.

Get your yearbook now with all your memories; no extra yearbooks will be available later.

To order a yearbook, visit www.strawbridge.net and use the order code: YB31541. See this link for more details.

📑Family Handbook

Please take some time to review our Parent Handbook. We wanted to provide our families with this resource as it will help assist you with pertinent information in regards to the 2024-2025 school year. 

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Calendar Reminders

 

February 17 -President's Day Holiday

February 21 - 6th Grade Field Trip - Alden Theatre

February 22 - Bids for Kid Live Auction

February 24 - 3-hour Early Release Monday NOTE corrected date! (this is corrected from our previous Panther Press)

February 27 - Rock Steady Student  Assembly 

February 28- 1st grade field trip - Adventure Theatre 

                      3rd Grade field Trip - Natural History Museum

 

2024-25 FCPS    School Calendar

Dear Spring Hill Families,

We have had a wonderful week full of learning, love, and kindness! We're sending a huge thank you for the fabulous Pizza Lunch and we also want to express our sincere gratitude for all the beautiful and heartfelt Valentine's Day messages we received. It warmed our hearts to see the outpouring of love and appreciation for our teachers and staff.

As a reminder, February 24th is a 3-hour early release. At this time, Spring Hill will follow the Early Release Monday Dismissal plans identified for every child from the December date.  Should you require a change to your dismissal plan based on how your student went home in December, Please click this link and submit a new response. 

If your child will not go home their usual way, please log in to Pick Up Patrol and change their mode of transportation.

Questions? Please contact our front office at 703-506-3400

As a reminder, Spring Hill will dismiss at 12:35 p.m. on the early-release Mondays below. Moving forward, we will plan for your child to go home the same way on the following early release Mondays.

February 24
March 17
April 28
May 19

 

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

Important Health Reminders

• 🤧 Protect Yourself and Your Community From the Flu

Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that 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. Read a letter from the health department. 

The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:    

• Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
• Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
• Clean frequently touched surfaces.

According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school.

Marshall HS STEAM Night

 

Marshall High School is hosting a STEM night on Friday, February 28 from 6pm-8pm that is open to all elementary school students and families. There will be a variety of fun STEM related activities including crafts and interactive experiments. The kids will also have a chance to hear about some of the incredible science fair projects that Marshall students are currently working on.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activites

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

 

SY 2025-26 registration for Kindergarten and new students

 

SY 2025-26 registration for kindergarten and new students at Spring Hill ES is open January 27, 2025.

Please submit Intake Form in New Student Registration site on the website then school registrar will send you an email with information about required forms and link to schedule an appointment for registration.

Student’s Intention for the SY 25-26

If your student is not coming back to Spring Hill ES due to moving or transferring to private school for SY 25-26, please contact Young-joo Kim; [email protected] to receive the form. Also this form can be accessed by your students with their school email address. Rising 7th grade students are placed in middle schools in the boundary by their home address. Please submit the form only if your student is moving out of the boundary.”

 

Spring Hill is excited to announce two fun student events coming up in early 2025: 

The Spring Hill STEAM/Science Fair - March 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
This event is open to all students.  More information will be handed out to students soon.

 

Science Fair and STEAM Night – March 26, 2025

 

PTO and SHES are proud to announce the return of the SHES Science Fair and the introduction of STEAM Night.   Both events will be 5:30 – 7:00 pm on March 26, 2025.  The science Fair is open to all students K – 6 using this link.  Attached is the SHES Science Fair Handbook, this will help to guide your child through the process for their age group.  Here are a few highlights from the Handbook:

• All students are encouraged to participate.
• Sign up using this google form; sign-ups will be open until 2/26/25.
• Science Projects are for singles or partners – no groups 3 or more.
• All displays will be presented on a trifold – No digital displays.
• $50 budget for each project
• Prizes and awards will be given.
• Handbook is posted on the SHES Schoology page.

 

If you or your company would like to sponsor a prize or award, please reach out to Anna our PTO President.   We are looking for donations and fun awards for each group. For other questions about the science fair please reach out to Morgan Ackourey, Connie Rinker, or Kendra Roman.

 

Our first annual STEAM Night will be a fun night for families to come together to build and play in the STEAM realm.  Please be on the lookout for our STEAM Night Wishlist though PTO.  We hope you will consider joining us and supporting our new SHES tradition!     If you have specific questions, ideas to make this night the best it can be or would like to volunteer please reach out to Kendra Roman. 

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

FCPS Trust Policy

April 28, 2022, the School Board voted to adopt the Trust Policy affirming our commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students and their families. This policy aligns Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) policy with Fairfax County Government's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. This policy ensures that students and families can access the division’s benefits and services without fear of information being disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials.

To review the FCPS Trust Policy, please click here. 

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Students Spread Joy
• Investing in our Classrooms

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

A Message from the PTO YOU’RE INVITED TO BIDS FOR KIDS!

 

Bids for Kids Annual Auction Fundraiser

The Bids for Kids annual auction is one of Spring Hill's largest fundraisers! It's a combination of an online auction and an adults-only live auction party. Funds raised will help the PTO fund enrichment opportunities and help with the innovative renovation of the large pod to create a space more conducive to intentional, hands-on learning. 

 

Online Auction - Monday, February 17th - Saturday, February 22nd 

Online bidding for the silent auction will begin at 8:00 AM on Monday, February 17th and will end at 8:00 PM on Saturday, February 22nd. Preview the auction catalog here. 

 

Live Auction Party - Tickets on Sale Now - Deadline to Buy is 2/18!

Tickets are now on sale for the Bids for Kids live auction party! Dress to impress for our Black & White Gala! The evening will include delicious hors d'ouerves from TwinLeaf Catering, an open bar, music by ShiVish Entertainment, a live auction, wine pull, 360 photo booth, and an unforgettable night out! We hope you can join us! 

 

Tickets are $75 each and can be purchased here. Purchase your ticket by Tuesday, February 18th. A final count must be given to the caterer so the ticket purchase deadline is firm. 

 

Sponsor a Teacher Opportunity

If you can't attend the party, please consider sponsoring a teacher's ticket. We appreciate your support!

 

Thanks so much for your support! We're looking forward to supporting Spring Hill with you! 

 

NEED A SITTER FOR THE BIDS FOR KIDS GALA?

BIDS FOR KIDS – KIDS NIGHT OUT

On Saturday night, February 22 (from 6 PM to 10 PM), Girl Scout Troop 50014 is excited to offer the Bids for Kids - Kids Night Out! Parents can enjoy a fun and festive adult night out at the Bids For Kids Adults-Only Live Auction Gala, and Troop 50014 will provide all of your childcare needs for the evening. We are offering babysitting services at the nearby American Legion Post 270 (1355 Balls Hill Road) for children in grades K-6, with a fun-filled night of games, DJ party, food, crafts and more! The event is open to Spring Hill families and their friends. Click here for more information and to sign up!

 

Questions? Email Anna and Marcy at [email protected]!

 

 

 

IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR FUN FAIR 2025!

WHEN: Saturday, March 15 from 10 AM to 2 PM WHERE: Spring Hill Elementary School WHAT: Fun Fair is one of the most exciting days of the year at Spring Hill Elementary School, when we transform our school building into a carnival - every area becomes part of the fun and games! This beloved Spring Hill tradition brings smiles to everyone's faces with hours of games, raffles, prizes and so much more!

 

We Need You Help!  Sign Up to Volunteer!

A successful Fun Fair requires nearly 200 adult volunteers to help with food and run games and activities (we have three shifts!).  Join in putting smiles on kids' faces by volunteering! No experience necessary--it's so easy a caveman could do it.

 

Sign up for a volunteer slot by SATURDAY, MARCH 1st and receive 15 free tickets! Click the button below to volunteer!

 

Click here to put the FUN in Fun Fair! 

 

>>Does your high school or middle school student need to fulfill volunteer hours?  Click here - we'd love their help to make Fun Fair 2025 a huge success!<<

 

Questions?  Contact our Fun Fair Committee Chair, Kate Golden at [email protected].

 

 

LOST & FOUND UPDATE!

 

The Lost & Found Committee has updated the PDF catalog of lost items!  We are not out of winter yet – so, if your child is missing anything, please have a look by clicking here!

 

Yearbook orders are due by April 4th!  Online orders only.

Get your yearbook now with all your memories; no extra yearbooks will be available later.

To order a yearbook, visit www.strawbridge.net and use the order code: YB31541. See this link for more details.

📑Family Handbook

Please take some time to review our Parent Handbook. We wanted to provide our families with this resource as it will help assist you with pertinent information in regards to the 2024-2025 school year. 

8201 Lewinsville Road McLean, VA 22102 | Main Office: 703-506-3400
Attendance: 703-506-3434 | Web

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Calendar Reminders

 

February 12- 100th day of School

February 17 -President's Day Holiday

February 21 - 6th Grade Field Trip - Alden Theatre

February 22 - Bids for Kid Live Auction

February 24 - 3-hour Early Release Monday NOTE corrected date! (this is corrected from our previous Panther Press)

February 27 - Rock Steady Student  Assembly 

February 28- 1st grade field trip - Adventure Theatre 

                      3rd Grade field Trip - Natural History Museum

 

2024-25 FCPS    School Calendar

Dear Spring Hill Families,

Another busy week of teaching and learning. Our second graders enjoyed a trip to Discovery Theater to learn about our pioneering African American Baseball Players, while our 4th-6th graders performed a wonderful band concert. We ended the week in impressive Spelling Bee!

Valentine’s Day is often thought of as the holiday of love and kindness.  Rather than having spirit days and wearing certain items of clothing during Valentine’s Week, we would like our Spring Hill Panthers to work on completing acts of kindness.  We have put together a Bingo Board for them to use.  All they need to do is make a BINGO by filling in a row, column, or diagonal.   After they have completed one of the activities they color it in on their board.  If it is an activity they complete outside of school, we are asking a caregiver to initial the box.  Once students have a BINGO, they will return the board to their teacher who will write their name on a special heart.  All hearts will be displayed outside their classroom door for everyone to see.  It is our hope that our entryway will be filled with hearts!  

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

Valentine's Day Reminder

If classes would like to exchange Valentines or conduct a short activity on Valentine's day, that is welcome. However, no candy or food of any kind should be involved. Please do not send candy or chocolate in along with Valentines.

Important Health Reminders

As a reminder, students should be fever free within 24 hours (without taking any fever reducing medicine). Also, the clinic is not permitted to administer medicine to students unless it has been brought in with completed and appropriate medication forms.

Important Kiss & Ride Reminders

If your child attends a third party program after school (Westgate, Kids Language Arts Center, Tea Center, or First Steps Academy), please make sure you communicate any dismissal changes directly with them in addition to our school staff. This includes if your child will be staying at school for an after school club. Additionally, all parents must be using our school-wide system, PickUp Patrol, to help us ensure a safe and smooth dismissal process. Visit our school website page for more details. Thank you for your support.

Marshall HS STEAM Night

 

Marshall High School is hosting a STEM night on Friday, February 28 from 6pm-8pm that is open to all elementary school students and families. There will be a variety of fun STEM related activities including crafts and interactive experiments. The kids will also have a chance to hear about some of the incredible science fair projects that Marshall students are currently working on.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activites

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

 

SY 2025-26 registration for Kindergarten and new students

 

SY 2025-26 registration for kindergarten and new students at Spring Hill ES is open January 27, 2025.

Please submit Intake Form in New Student Registration site on the website then school registrar will send you an email with information about required forms and link to schedule an appointment for registration.

Student’s Intention for the SY 25-26

If your student is not coming back to Spring Hill ES due to moving or transferring to private school for SY 25-26, please contact Young-joo Kim; [email protected] to receive the form. Also this form can be accessed by your students with their school email address. Rising 7th grade students are placed in middle schools in the boundary by their home address. Please submit the form only if your student is moving out of the boundary.”

 

Virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings

If you have not been able to attend a Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The following virtual meetings are scheduled and will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:

• Monday, February 10, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Click one of the dates above to register and receive your unique Zoom link. Please note that each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Spring Hill is excited to announce two fun student events coming up in early 2025: 

The Spring Hill STEAM/Science Fair - March 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
This event is open to all students.  More information will be handed out to students soon.

 

Science Fair and STEAM Night – March 26, 2025

 

PTO and SHES are proud to announce the return of the SHES Science Fair and the introduction of STEAM Night.   Both events will be 5:30 – 7:00 pm on March 26, 2025.  The science Fair is open to all students K – 6 using this link.  Attached is the SHES Science Fair Handbook, this will help to guide your child through the process for their age group.  Here are a few highlights from the Handbook:

• All students are encouraged to participate.
• Sign up using this google form; sign-ups will be open until 2/26/25.
• Science Projects are for singles or partners – no groups 3 or more.
• All displays will be presented on a trifold – No digital displays.
• $50 budget for each project
• Prizes and awards will be given.
• Handbook is posted on the SHES Schoology page.

 

If you or your company would like to sponsor a prize or award, please reach out to Anna our PTO President.   We are looking for donations and fun awards for each group. For other questions about the science fair please reach out to Morgan Ackourey, Connie Rinker, or Kendra Roman.

 

Our first annual STEAM Night will be a fun night for families to come together to build and play in the STEAM realm.  Please be on the lookout for our STEAM Night Wishlist though PTO.  We hope you will consider joining us and supporting our new SHES tradition!     If you have specific questions, ideas to make this night the best it can be or would like to volunteer please reach out to Kendra Roman. 

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

FCPS Trust Policy

April 28, 2022, the School Board voted to adopt the Trust Policy affirming our commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students and their families. This policy aligns Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) policy with Fairfax County Government's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. This policy ensures that students and families can access the division’s benefits and services without fear of information being disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials.

To review the FCPS Trust Policy, please click here. 

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• • Proposed Budget Progress
  • Apply for Dual Immersion and Magnet Lotteries
  • Black History Month Event

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

A Message from the PTO

 

GRATEFUL HEARTS STAFF APPRECIATION VALENTINES FUNDRAISER STARTS 2/5/25

LET’S BLANKET SPRING HILL’S WALLS WITH HEARTS OF GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION FOR VALENTINE’S DAY!

 

The Spring Hill PTO Staff Appreciation Committee will handwrite your message on a heart-shaped note for the teacher(s)/staff member(s) of your choice and provide them with a delicious Valentine’s Day treat!  Hearts go on sale Wednesday, February 5 for only $5 each!

Hearts are ON SALE NOW!  Don’t delay – click here to get your today for only $5 each!  

  

 YOU’RE INVITED TO BIDS FOR KIDS!

SAVE THESE DATES:

BIDS FOR KIDS ONLINE AUCTION – FEBRUARY 17 – 22

BIDS FOR KIDS ADULTS-ONLY LIVE AUCTION GALA – FEBRUARY 22!

 

The Spring Hill Elementary School PTO invites you to join us! WHAT: Adults-only Bids for Kids: Black and White Gala Live Auction Party WHEN: Saturday, February 22 at 6PM WHERE: VFW Post on Spring Hill Road (1051 Spring Hill Road) At the Bids for Kids Black & White Gala, we will celebrate together and raise funds to help Spring Hill develop and create a new innovative learning space in the large pod.  This fun evening will feature not only our exciting live Auction, but also delicious bites, a DJ, dancing, and a full bar. 

Ticket sales for the Live, Adults-Only Auction Gala are NOW OPEN. Click the tickets button below to purchase.  

>>WE NEED YOUR HELP!<<

>>SILENT AUCTION GIFT BASKET - Have fun putting one together with your family, or even ask a friend (or group of friends) to do it with you!  

>>WINE PULL - We seeking donations of red, white, or bubbly bottles. (We will gladly coordinate a pick up - please don't send bottles to school.)   Click on the button below for more information and to sign up!

 

Click here to sign up and donate a gift basket or a bottle of wine!

 

Questions? Email Anna and Marcy at [email protected]!

 

 

IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR FUN FAIR 2025!

 

WHEN: Saturday, March 15 from 10 AM to 2 PM WHERE: Spring Hill Elementary School WHAT: Fun Fair is one of the most exciting days of the year at Spring Hill Elementary School, when we transform our school building into a carnival. This beloved Spring Hill tradition brings smiles to everyone's faces with hours of games, raffles, prizes and so much more!

 

Click here to put the FUN in Fun Fair! 

 

Questions?  Contact our Fun Fair Committee Chair, Kate Golden at [email protected].

Yearbook orders are due by April 4th

 

To order a yearbook, visit www.strawbridge.net and use the order code: YB31541. See this link for more details.

Student Corner

Congratulations to Mayan Ramanujan (First place winner) and Aibike Batrybak (Second Place winner) 

📑Family Handbook

Please take some time to review our Parent Handbook. We wanted to provide our families with this resource as it will help assist you with pertinent information in regards to the 2024-2025 school year. 

8201 Lewinsville Road McLean, VA 22102 | Main Office: 703-506-3400
Attendance: 703-506-3434 | Web

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Calendar Reminders

 

February 1-Rise Against Hunger Event (Colvin Run ES)

February 3-7 Digital Citizenship Week

February 7-Spelling Bee 2:15pm (cafeteria)

February 5-5th & 6th Grade Band Concert, 6:30pm (Gym)

February 17 -President's Day Holiday

February 24 - 3-hour Early Release Monday NOTE corrected date! (this is corrected from our previous Panther Press)

 

2024-25 FCPS    School Calendar

Dear Spring Hill Families,

We have had a week of learning and celebrating! On Thursday, students participated in a quarterly presentation of learning, reflecting on how they have grown in their grade level portrait of a graduate skill. Everyone in the building joined in on DEAR time (Drop Everything and Reflect) to celebrate their hard work and achievements over the second quarter. See the FCPS Portrait of a Graduate page for more details. We also celebrated the Lunar New Year with a Dragon Dance Parade. Thank you to our wonderful FLES teachers, Ms. Lee and Ms. Shen, as well as well as our fantastic music and band teachers, Ms. McPhilamy and Mr. Donlon, for organizing this week's "Dragon Dance" parade in celebration of Lunar New Year. Students lined the halls to cheer on their peers for this joyous event. 

We ended the week with our Mid-Year Pep Rally to celebrate that we raised over $8,456 for Rise Against Hunger! With this money, we are able to provide over 18,000 meals and feel over 118,000 people! I am so proud of our students and families and the incredible work we can do together! Thank you for your donations and helping us make a difference.

As a reminder, we allow up to three grade level celebrations during the school year: Fall Festival, Winter Celebration (prior to winter break) and End-of-Year. If classes would like to exchange Valentines or conduct a short activity on Valentine's day, that is welcome. However, no candy or food of any kind should be involved. Please do not send candy or chocolate in along with Valentines.

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

SHES Digital Citizenship Week starts on Monday!

This week will be dedicated to promoting safe, responsible, and ethical use of technology. It is imperative that students practice and talk about these skills regularly so that they are best prepared for the digital age. If you are looking for family resources around this topic, visit Common Sense Media, a company that provides toolkits, discussion guides, and recommendations for parents. We encourage students to participate in this spirit week by following the dress up themes above.

 

SY 2025-26 registration for Kindergarten and new students

 

SY 2025-26 registration for kindergarten and new students at Spring Hill ES is open January 27, 2025.

Please submit Intake Form in New Student Registration site on the website then school registrar will send you an email with information about required forms and link to schedule an appointment for registration.

Student’s Intention for the SY 25-26

If your student is not coming back to Spring Hill ES due to moving or transferring to private school for SY 25-26, please contact Young-joo Kim; [email protected] to receive the form. Also this form can be accessed by your students with their school email address. Rising 7th grade students are placed in middle schools in the boundary by their home address. Please submit the form only if your student is moving out of the boundary.”

 

Yearbook orders are due by April 4th

 

To order a yearbook, visit www.strawbridge.net and use the order code: YB31541. See this link for more details.

Virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings

If you have not been able to attend a Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The following virtual meetings are scheduled and will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:

• Monday, February 10, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Click one of the dates above to register and receive your unique Zoom link. Please note that each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Spring Hill is excited to announce two fun student events coming up in early 2025: 

The Spring Hill STEAM/Science Fair - March 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
This event is open to all students.  More information will be handed out to students soon.

 

Science Fair and STEAM Night – March 26, 2025

 

PTO and SHES are proud to announce the return of the SHES Science Fair and the introduction of STEAM Night.   Both events will be 5:30 – 7:00 pm on March 26, 2025.  The science Fair is open to all students K – 6 using this link.  Attached is the SHES Science Fair Handbook, this will help to guide your child through the process for their age group.  Here are a few highlights from the Handbook:

• All students are encouraged to participate.
• Sign up using this google form; sign-ups will be open until 2/26/25.
• Science Projects are for singles or partners – no groups 3 or more.
• All displays will be presented on a trifold – No digital displays.
• $50 budget for each project
• Prizes and awards will be given.
• Handbook is posted on the SHES Schoology page.

 

If you or your company would like to sponsor a prize or award, please reach out to Anna our PTO President.   We are looking for donations and fun awards for each group. For other questions about the science fair please reach out to Morgan Ackourey, Connie Rinker, or Kendra Roman.

 

Our first annual STEAM Night will be a fun night for families to come together to build and play in the STEAM realm.  Please be on the lookout for our STEAM Night Wishlist though PTO.  We hope you will consider joining us and supporting our new SHES tradition!     If you have specific questions, ideas to make this night the best it can be or would like to volunteer please reach out to Kendra Roman. 

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

FCPS Trust Policy

April 28, 2022, the School Board voted to adopt the Trust Policy affirming our commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students and their families. This policy aligns Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) policy with Fairfax County Government's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. This policy ensures that students and families can access the division’s benefits and services without fear of information being disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials.

To review the FCPS Trust Policy, please click here. 

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• FY 2026 Proposed Budget
• Student-Driven Lunch Menus
• Inclusion Awards Nominations

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

The Spring Hill Spelling Bee - Friday, February 7 at 2:15 PM
This event is open to students in Grades 4-6.  Students will be entered into the overall Spring Hill Spelling Bee based on the results of classroom spelling bees coordinated by each classroom teacher.  Stay tuned for more information!

A Message from the PTO

 

GRATEFUL HEARTS STAFF APPRECIATION VALENTINES FUNDRAISER STARTS 2/5/25

LET’S BLANKET SPRING HILL’S WALLS WITH HEARTS OF GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION FOR VALENTINE’S DAY!

 

The Spring Hill PTO Staff Appreciation Committee will handwrite your message on a heart-shaped note for the teacher(s)/staff member(s) of your choice and provide them with a delicious Valentine’s Day treat!  Hearts go on sale Wednesday, February 5 for only $5 each!  

 YOU’RE INVITED TO BIDS FOR KIDS!

SAVE THESE DATES:

BIDS FOR KIDS ONLINE AUCTION – FEBRUARY 17 – 22

BIDS FOR KIDS ADULTS-ONLY LIVE AUCTION GALA – FEBRUARY 22!

 

The Spring Hill Elementary School PTO invites you to join us! WHAT: Adults-only Bids for Kids: Black and White Gala Live Auction Party WHEN: Saturday, February 22 at 6PM WHERE: VFW Post on Spring Hill Road (1051 Spring Hill Road) At the Bids for Kids Black & White Gala, we will celebrate together and raise funds to help Spring Hill develop and create a new innovative learning space in the large pod.  This fun evening will feature not only our exciting live Auction, but also delicious bites, a DJ, dancing, and a full bar.  Ticket sales for the Live, Adults-Only Auction Gala will open on February 3.  

>>WE NEED YOUR HELP!<<

>>Silent Auction Gift Basket - Please consider putting one together with your family, or even ask a friend (or group of friends) to do it with you!  

>>Wine Pull - We seeking donations of red, white, or bubbly bottles. (Please do not send alcohol to school - we will gladly coordinate a pick up.)   Click on the button below for more information and to sign up!

 

Click here to sign up and donate a gift basket or a bottle of wine!

 

Questions? Email Anna and Marcy at [email protected]!

 

 

IT’S TIME TO GEAR UP FOR AN AMAZING BLUE RIBBON FUN FAIR 2025!

 

Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 15, 2025 when our school building will be transformed into a carnival, including games, raffles, face painting, prizes, cotton candy and so much more! 

Get involved in this highly-anticipated annual tradition, bringing our community together to support our school!  We still need committee members to lead and oversee: 

• Decorations/Signs
• Cotton Candy

 

Click here to view the list of volunteer opportunities and sign up to be part of the FUN! There's lots you can do to help - before, during and after Fun Fair on March 15th! 

 

Questions?  Contact our Fun Fair Committee Chairs, Kate Golden and Jodi Haug at [email protected].

 

BRRR! DON’T GET LEFT IN THE COLD!

With all the winter weather we’ve been having, be sure to check the Lost & Found! We’ve got new racks for hoodies, and bins for hats & gloves. We are overflowing with sweatshirts of all types, so stop by or have your kids look for their things at lunch. We’ll get the website updated with new photos of unlabeled items by the end of January.  And as always, please label (via Mabel’s Labels) all clothing and then, if lost, it will be automatically returned. 

📑Family Handbook

Please take some time to review our Parent Handbook. We wanted to provide our families with this resource as it will help assist you with pertinent information in regards to the 2024-2025 school year. 

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Upcoming Events

• Teacher Workday, Wednesday, January 29th (No school for students)
• Wear your grade your shirts, Friday, January 31st (Mid-year Pep Rally)

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Date Correction: Teacher Workday is Wednesday, January 29th.

Dear Spring Hill Families,

Another cold week in January! Hopefully, next week will bring warmer weather. Although we had a school holiday and several two-hour delays this week, our staff and students continue to move forward with teaching and learning. Several of our grade levels are wrapping up iReady testing and finishing strong as the end of Quarter 2 approaches. As a reminder, Wednesday, January 29th is a teacher workday and there is no school for students. Also, our next 3-hour early release is scheduled for February 24th. 

We ended our week with a fabulous Author visit for grades 4-6. Erin Stewart is  a former Spring Hill student and parent! 

We are on our final week of collecting donations for Rise Against Hunger. Please see the information below. Thank you to all the families who have donated so far! This year marks a huge achievement—packaging our one-millionth meal since the event began in 2012! Please help us do this by donating now as we need to raise funds for 82,080 meals.

 

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

Calendar Reminders

 

January 28 -End of the Quarter 

January 29-Student Holiday / Teacher Workday

February 1-Rise Against Hunger Event (Colvin Run ES)

February 24 - 3hour Early Release Monday NOTE corrected date! (this is corrected from our previous Panther Press)

February 17 -President's Day Holiday

2024-25 FCPS    School Calendar

Rise Against Hunger

Our Langley Pyramid students have raised $13,000 so far in schools, and we need your help to reach our $34,475 goal. We’re currently at $7,405 in online donations and need the online donations reaching $22,000 to meet our target. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Langley Pyramid Rise Against Hunger 2025 by January 31.

Donate by Jan. 31 Regardless of the amount of money they donate, your child will better understand their part in our global community and how they can make a difference in the world. We will reach our goal if every Langley Pyramid student donates at least $5.

· Elementary students: Front Lobby · Parents, businesses, and families: Donate online here

Sponsor this worthwhile cause!

· Bronze ($250): Company name in communications

· Silver ($500): Includes Bronze benefits + logo on sponsor banner

· Gold ($1,000+): Includes Silver benefits + event mention + table for 10 volunteers For sponsorship inquiries, contact [email protected].

Thank you to our sponsors:

· Gold: Smoking Kow BBQ

· Silver: Virginia Retina Specialists

· Bronze: Élan Design LLC

Volunteer Update: All 500 slots are filled! If you cannot attend, please release your spot for a waitlisted family.

We’re so proud of your children’s efforts and the impact they’re making to help families worldwide. Let’s finish strong and reach our goal together!

 

 

SY 2025-26 registration for Kindergarten and new students

 

SY 2025-26 registration for kindergarten and new students at Spring Hill ES is open January 27, 2025.

Please submit Intake Form in New Student Registration site on the website then school registrar will send you an email with information about required forms and link to schedule an appointment for registration.

Student’s Intention for the SY 25-26

If your student is not coming back to Spring Hill ES due to moving or transferring to private school for SY 25-26, please contact Young-joo Kim; [email protected] to receive the form. Also this form can be accessed by your students with their school email address. Rising 7th grade students are placed in middle schools in the boundary by their home address. Please submit the form only if your student is moving out of the boundary.”

 

Yearbook orders are due by April 4th

 

To order a yearbook, visit www.strawbridge.net and use the order code: YB31541. See this link for more details.

Virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings

If you have not been able to attend a Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The following virtual meetings are scheduled and will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:

• Saturday, January 25, 9:30-11 a.m.
• Monday, January 27, 6:30-8 p.m.

• Tuesday, January 28, 6:30-8 p.m.

• Monday, February 10, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Click one of the dates above to register and receive your unique Zoom link. Please note that each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Spring Hill is excited to announce two fun student events coming up in early 2025: 

The Spring Hill STEAM/Science Fair - March 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
This event is open to all students.  More information will be handed out to students soon.

 

Science Fair and STEAM Night – March 26, 2025

 

PTO and SHES are proud to announce the return of the SHES Science Fair and the introduction of STEAM Night.   Both events will be 5:30 – 7:00 pm on March 26, 2025.  The science Fair is open to all students K – 6 using this link.  Attached is the SHES Science Fair Handbook, this will help to guide your child through the process for their age group.  Here are a few highlights from the Handbook:

• All students are encouraged to participate.
• Sign up using this google form; sign-ups will be open until 2/26/25.
• Science Projects are for singles or partners – no groups 3 or more.
• All displays will be presented on a trifold – No digital displays.
• $50 budget for each project
• Prizes and awards will be given.
• Handbook is posted on the SHES Schoology page.

 

If you or your company would like to sponsor a prize or award, please reach out to Anna our PTO President.   We are looking for donations and fun awards for each group. For other questions about the science fair please reach out to Morgan Ackourey, Connie Rinker, or Kendra Roman.

 

Our first annual STEAM Night will be a fun night for families to come together to build and play in the STEAM realm.  Please be on the lookout for our STEAM Night Wishlist though PTO.  We hope you will consider joining us and supporting our new SHES tradition!     If you have specific questions, ideas to make this night the best it can be or would like to volunteer please reach out to Kendra Roman. 

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

DMV Math Tournament Dear DMV Community, DMV Math Tournament 2025 will be held on April 26th, 2025 (Sat).  Thank you, and we look forward to seeing everyone on the tournament day! Best Regards, Gil Lee VP of Initiatives, RLC PTO Board 2024-25 on behalf of RLC PTO Math Club Coordinators Team FCPS Trust Policy

April 28, 2022, the School Board voted to adopt the Trust Policy affirming our commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students and their families. This policy aligns Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) policy with Fairfax County Government's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. This policy ensures that students and families can access the division’s benefits and services without fear of information being disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials.

To review the FCPS Trust Policy, please click here. 

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• SOL Score Reports
• Upcoming Budget Presentation
• Science Fair Judges Needed

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

The Spring Hill Spelling Bee - Friday, February 7 at 2:15 PM
This event is open to students in Grades 4-6.  Students will be entered into the overall Spring Hill Spelling Bee based on the results of classroom spelling bees coordinated by each classroom teacher.  Stay tuned for more information!

A Message from the PTO

 

YOU’RE INVITED TO BIDS FOR KIDS!

SAVE THESE DATES:

BIDS FOR KIDS ONLINE AUCTION – FEBRUARY 17 – 22

BIDS FOR KIDS ADULTS-ONLY LIVE AUCTION GALA – FEBRUARY 22!

 

The Spring Hill Elementary School PTO invites you to join us! WHAT: The adults-only Bids for Kids: Black and White Gala Live Auction event WHEN: Saturday, February 22 at 6PM WHERE: VFW Post on Spring Hill Road (1051 Spring Hill Road) At this fun, in-person party, we will come together to raise funds to help Spring Hill develop and create a new innovative learning space in the large pod.  The evening will feature not only our lively Auction, but also delicious bites, a DJ, and a full bar.  Ticket sales for the Live, Adults-Only Auction Gala will open on February 3.  WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Please consider donating a gift basket for the silent auction - put it together with your family, or even ask a friend (or group of friends) to do it with you! We will also feature a Wine Pull and are seeking donations of bottles. (Please do not send alcohol to school - we will gladly coordinate a pick up.) Click here for more information and to sign up!

 

Questions? Email Anna and Marcy at [email protected]!

 

 

IT’S TIME TO GEAR UP FOR AN AMAZING BLUE RIBBON FUN FAIR 2025!

 

Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 15, 2025 when our school building will be transformed into a carnival, bringing our community together to support the school. This tradition includes games, raffles, face painting, prizes, cotton candy and so much more! 

Get involved in this highly-anticipated annual event!  We still need committee members to lead and oversee: 

• Decorations/Signs
• Candy Clock 
• Face Painting
• Cotton Candy

We need help organizing and preparing the activities and infrastructure that make this event so terrific. Click here to view the list of volunteer opportunities and sign up to be part of the FUN! There's lots you can do to help - before, during and after Fun Fair on March 15th! 

Questions?  Contact our Fun Fair Committee Chairs, Kate Golden and Jodi Haug at [email protected].

BRRR! DON’T GET LEFT IN THE COLD!

 

With all the winter weather we’ve been having, be sure to check the Lost & Found! We’ve got new racks for hoodies, and bins for hats & gloves. We are overflowing with sweatshirts of all types, so stop by or have your kids look for their things at lunch. We’ll get the website updated with new photos of unlabeled items by the end of January.  And as always, please label (via Mabel’s Labels) all clothing and then, if lost, it will be automatically returned. 

📑Family Handbook

Please take some time to review our Parent Handbook. We wanted to provide our families with this resource as it will help assist you with pertinent information in regards to the 2024-2025 school year. 

8201 Lewinsville Road McLean, VA 22102 | Main Office: 703-506-3400
Attendance: 703-506-3434 | Web

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Dear Spring Hill Families,

Another cold week in January! Hopefully, next week will bring warmer weather. Although we had a school holiday and several two-hour delays this week, our staff and students continue to move forward with teaching and learning. Several of our grade levels are wrapping up iReady testing and finishing strong as the end of Quarter 2 approaches. As a reminder, Wednesday, January 28th is a teacher workday and there is no school for students. Also, our next 3-hour early release is scheduled for February 24th. 

We ended our week with a fabulous Author visit for grades 4-6. Erin Stewart is  a former Spring Hill student and parent! 

We are on our final week of collecting donations for Rise Against Hunger. Please see the information below. Thank you to all the families who have donated so far! This year marks a huge achievement—packaging our one-millionth meal since the event began in 2012! Please help us do this by donating now as we need to raise funds for 82,080 meals.

 

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

Calendar Reminders

 

January 28 -End of the Quarter 

January 29-Student Holiday / Teacher Workday

February 1-Rise Against Hunger Event (Colvin Run ES)

February 24 - 3hour Early Release Monday NOTE corrected date! (this is corrected from our previous Panther Press)

February 17 -President's Day Holiday

2024-25 FCPS    School Calendar

Rise Against Hunger

Our Langley Pyramid students have raised $13,000 so far in schools, and we need your help to reach our $34,475 goal. We’re currently at $7,405 in online donations and need the online donations reaching $22,000 to meet our target. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Langley Pyramid Rise Against Hunger 2025 by January 31.

Donate by Jan. 31 Regardless of the amount of money they donate, your child will better understand their part in our global community and how they can make a difference in the world. We will reach our goal if every Langley Pyramid student donates at least $5.

· Elementary students: Front Lobby · Parents, businesses, and families: Donate online here

Sponsor this worthwhile cause!

· Bronze ($250): Company name in communications

· Silver ($500): Includes Bronze benefits + logo on sponsor banner

· Gold ($1,000+): Includes Silver benefits + event mention + table for 10 volunteers For sponsorship inquiries, contact [email protected].

Thank you to our sponsors:

· Gold: Smoking Kow BBQ

· Silver: Virginia Retina Specialists

· Bronze: Élan Design LLC

Volunteer Update: All 500 slots are filled! If you cannot attend, please release your spot for a waitlisted family.

We’re so proud of your children’s efforts and the impact they’re making to help families worldwide. Let’s finish strong and reach our goal together!

 

 

SY 2025-26 registration for Kindergarten and new students

 

SY 2025-26 registration for kindergarten and new students at Spring Hill ES is open January 27, 2025.

Please submit Intake Form in New Student Registration site on the website then school registrar will send you an email with information about required forms and link to schedule an appointment for registration.

Student’s Intention for the SY 25-26

If your student is not coming back to Spring Hill ES due to moving or transferring to private school for SY 25-26, please contact Young-joo Kim; [email protected] to receive the form. Also this form can be accessed by your students with their school email address. Rising 7th grade students are placed in middle schools in the boundary by their home address. Please submit the form only if your student is moving out of the boundary.”

 

Yearbook orders are due by April 4th

 

To order a yearbook, visit www.strawbridge.net and use the order code: YB31541. See this link for more details.

Virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings

If you have not been able to attend a Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The following virtual meetings are scheduled and will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:

• Saturday, January 25, 9:30-11 a.m.
• Monday, January 27, 6:30-8 p.m.

• Tuesday, January 28, 6:30-8 p.m.

• Monday, February 10, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Click one of the dates above to register and receive your unique Zoom link. Please note that each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Spring Hill is excited to announce two fun student events coming up in early 2025: 

The Spring Hill STEAM/Science Fair - March 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
This event is open to all students.  More information will be handed out to students soon.

 

Science Fair and STEAM Night – March 26, 2025

 

PTO and SHES are proud to announce the return of the SHES Science Fair and the introduction of STEAM Night.   Both events will be 5:30 – 7:00 pm on March 26, 2025.  The science Fair is open to all students K – 6 using this link.  Attached is the SHES Science Fair Handbook, this will help to guide your child through the process for their age group.  Here are a few highlights from the Handbook:

• All students are encouraged to participate.
• Sign up using this google form; sign-ups will be open until 2/26/25.
• Science Projects are for singles or partners – no groups 3 or more.
• All displays will be presented on a trifold – No digital displays.
• $50 budget for each project
• Prizes and awards will be given.
• Handbook is posted on the SHES Schoology page.

 

If you or your company would like to sponsor a prize or award, please reach out to Anna our PTO President.   We are looking for donations and fun awards for each group. For other questions about the science fair please reach out to Morgan Ackourey, Connie Rinker, or Kendra Roman.

 

Our first annual STEAM Night will be a fun night for families to come together to build and play in the STEAM realm.  Please be on the lookout for our STEAM Night Wishlist though PTO.  We hope you will consider joining us and supporting our new SHES tradition!     If you have specific questions, ideas to make this night the best it can be or would like to volunteer please reach out to Kendra Roman. 

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

DMV Math Tournament Dear DMV Community, DMV Math Tournament 2025 will be held on April 26th, 2025 (Sat).  Thank you, and we look forward to seeing everyone on the tournament day! Best Regards, Gil Lee VP of Initiatives, RLC PTO Board 2024-25 on behalf of RLC PTO Math Club Coordinators Team FCPS Trust Policy

April 28, 2022, the School Board voted to adopt the Trust Policy affirming our commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students and their families. This policy aligns Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) policy with Fairfax County Government's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. This policy ensures that students and families can access the division’s benefits and services without fear of information being disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials.

To review the FCPS Trust Policy, please click here. 

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• SOL Score Reports
• Upcoming Budget Presentation
• Science Fair Judges Needed

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

The Spring Hill Spelling Bee - Friday, February 7 at 2:15 PM
This event is open to students in Grades 4-6.  Students will be entered into the overall Spring Hill Spelling Bee based on the results of classroom spelling bees coordinated by each classroom teacher.  Stay tuned for more information!

A Message from the PTO

 

YOU’RE INVITED TO BIDS FOR KIDS!

SAVE THESE DATES:

BIDS FOR KIDS ONLINE AUCTION – FEBRUARY 17 – 22

BIDS FOR KIDS ADULTS-ONLY LIVE AUCTION GALA – FEBRUARY 22!

 

The Spring Hill Elementary School PTO invites you to join us! WHAT: The adults-only Bids for Kids: Black and White Gala Live Auction event WHEN: Saturday, February 22 at 6PM WHERE: VFW Post on Spring Hill Road (1051 Spring Hill Road) At this fun, in-person party, we will come together to raise funds to help Spring Hill develop and create a new innovative learning space in the large pod.  The evening will feature not only our lively Auction, but also delicious bites, a DJ, and a full bar.  Ticket sales for the Live, Adults-Only Auction Gala will open on February 3.  WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Please consider donating a gift basket for the silent auction - put it together with your family, or even ask a friend (or group of friends) to do it with you! We will also feature a Wine Pull and are seeking donations of bottles. (Please do not send alcohol to school - we will gladly coordinate a pick up.) Click here for more information and to sign up!

 

Questions? Email Anna and Marcy at [email protected]!

 

 

IT’S TIME TO GEAR UP FOR AN AMAZING BLUE RIBBON FUN FAIR 2025!

 

Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 15, 2025 when our school building will be transformed into a carnival, bringing our community together to support the school. This tradition includes games, raffles, face painting, prizes, cotton candy and so much more! 

Get involved in this highly-anticipated annual event!  We still need committee members to lead and oversee: 

• Decorations/Signs
• Candy Clock 
• Face Painting
• Cotton Candy

We need help organizing and preparing the activities and infrastructure that make this event so terrific. Click here to view the list of volunteer opportunities and sign up to be part of the FUN! There's lots you can do to help - before, during and after Fun Fair on March 15th! 

Questions?  Contact our Fun Fair Committee Chairs, Kate Golden and Jodi Haug at [email protected].

BRRR! DON’T GET LEFT IN THE COLD!

 

With all the winter weather we’ve been having, be sure to check the Lost & Found! We’ve got new racks for hoodies, and bins for hats & gloves. We are overflowing with sweatshirts of all types, so stop by or have your kids look for their things at lunch. We’ll get the website updated with new photos of unlabeled items by the end of January.  And as always, please label (via Mabel’s Labels) all clothing and then, if lost, it will be automatically returned. 

📑Family Handbook

Please take some time to review our Parent Handbook. We wanted to provide our families with this resource as it will help assist you with pertinent information in regards to the 2024-2025 school year. 

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Dear Spring Hill Families,

What a fantastic week it has been! Our students have had the opportunity to experience the magic of music and delve into the rich tapestry of our nation's history.

Our talented young musicians filled the air with beautiful harmonies during the Langley Pyramid Chorus concert. Their hard work and dedication were evident in their wonderful performance. We were honored to welcome the renowned Langley High School Madrigals to Spring Hill. Their captivating performance was a true inspiration for our students. Lastly, our fourth-graders embarked on a memorable journey to the African American History Museum. This enriching experience provided valuable insights into the significant contributions of African Americans to our country.

Thank you to our dedicated teachers, staff, and volunteers for making these enriching experiences possible for our students. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments!

 

Sincerely,

     

Amy Briggs

Calendar Reminders

 

January 20-Martin Luther King holiday (no school)

January 21-Cooper MS Field Trip

January 24-Author Visit (4th-6th grades)

January 28 -End of the Quarter 

January 29-Student Holiday / Teacher Workday

February 1-Rise Against Hunger Event (Colvin Run ES)

February 10-3hour Early Release Monday

February 17 -President's Day Holiday

2024-25 FCPS    School Calendar

 

SY 2025-26 registration for Kindergarten and new students

 

SY 2025-26 registration for kindergarten and new students at Spring Hill ES is open January 27, 2025.

Please submit Intake Form in New Student Registration site on the website then school registrar will send you an email with information about required forms and link to schedule an appointment for registration.

Student’s Intention for the SY 25-26

If your student is not coming back to Spring Hill ES due to moving or transferring to private school for SY 25-26, please submit the Student’s Intention for the Next School Year form to the school office. Rising 7th grade students are placed in middle schools in the boundary by their home address. Please submit the form only if your student is moving out of the boundary.

 

Yearbook orders are due by April 4th

 

To order a yearbook, visit www.strawbridge.net and use the order code: YB31541. See this link for more details.

Author Visit

Dear 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Families,
Author Erin Stewart will be visiting Spring Hill on Friday,
January 24. Erin is a former Spring Hill ES student and
parent and will be coming to talk about her brand
new book, The Forgotten Magic of Zoey Turner!
If you would like to have a book signed by the author,
please order via this link or your favorite book seller. If
the book arrives before 1/24, please bring in the book
and the bottom of this paper to the Library. If the
book has not arrived by 1/24, please just bring in this
completed paper and we will have a book plate
personalized and signed to be put in the book when
it arrives. Hard copies of this paper are available in
the Library.
Please contact our librarian, Mrs. DeVylder
([email protected]), with any questions.

 

Spring Hill is excited to announce two fun student events coming up in early 2025: 

The Spring Hill STEAM/Science Fair - March 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
This event is open to all students.  More information will be handed out to students soon.

 

Science Fair and STEAM Night – March 26, 2025

 

PTO and SHES are proud to announce the return of the SHES Science Fair and the introduction of STEAM Night.   Both events will be 5:30 – 7:00 pm on March 26, 2025.  The science Fair is open to all students K – 6 using this link.  Attached is the SHES Science Fair Handbook, this will help to guide your child through the process for their age group.  Here are a few highlights from the Handbook:

• All students are encouraged to participate.
• Sign up using this google form; sign-ups will be open until 2/26/25.
• Science Projects are for singles or partners – no groups 3 or more.
• All displays will be presented on a trifold – No digital displays.
• $50 budget for each project
• Prizes and awards will be given.
• Handbook is posted on the SHES Schoology page.

 

If you or your company would like to sponsor a prize or award, please reach out to Anna our PTO President.   We are looking for donations and fun awards for each group. For other questions about the science fair please reach out to Morgan Ackourey, Connie Rinker, or Kendra Roman.

 

Our first annual STEAM Night will be a fun night for families to come together to build and play in the STEAM realm.  Please be on the lookout for our STEAM Night Wishlist though PTO.  We hope you will consider joining us and supporting our new SHES tradition!     If you have specific questions, ideas to make this night the best it can be or would like to volunteer please reach out to Kendra Roman. 

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

FCPS Trust Policy

April 28, 2022, the School Board voted to adopt the Trust Policy affirming our commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students and their families. This policy aligns Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) policy with Fairfax County Government's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. This policy ensures that students and families can access the division’s benefits and services without fear of information being disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials.

To review the FCPS Trust Policy, please click here. 

Rise Against Hunger

It’s time again to initiate our Langley pyramid service-learning project in partnership with Rise Against Hunger, a global organization dedicated to ending hunger by providing life-changing meals to those in need. This initiative unites our students, staff, and families from across the pyramid to fund and package meals and make a meaningful impact in the fight against food insecurity worldwide. Please read below for information about how to join us by donating your time or funds in the most impactful way for your family.   

1,000,000 Meals Milestone this year! We are on pace to package our one-millionth meal at this annual Langley Pyramid service learning event. To do so, we must raise money to purchase 82,080 meals. We’ve come a long way since our first event in 2012 and are excited to share this monumental milestone with our communities. We will need to raise $34,475 to reach the milestone this year. 

Save the Date: Together We Rise Against Hunger! On Saturday, February 1, 2025, families in the Langley Pyramid will gather at Colvin Run Elementary School to help needy children. In partnership with Rise Against Hunger, the Langley Pyramid elementary, middle, and high schools will collaborate to prepare 82,080 meal packages for schools and orphanages worldwide. 

Sign up to volunteer to package meals on February 1st!

Spring Hill ES  www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0C45ABA62FA1FC1-spring 

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• • Dress Children Warmly
  • Proposed Construction Projects
  • Dual Language Immersion Lottery
• Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

The Spring Hill Spelling Bee - Friday, February 7 at 2:15 PM
This event is open to students in Grades 4-6.  Students will be entered into the overall Spring Hill Spelling Bee based on the results of classroom spelling bees coordinated by each classroom teacher.  Stay tuned for more information!

A Message from the PTO

 

SPRING OSA REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN!

The PTO is pleased to offer a variety of outside school classes and activities led by our talented Spring Hill Teachers and skilled FCPS-approved vendors. Our OSA Program helps provide our students with exciting and engaging opportunities to practice and learn new skills and activities surrounded by friendly faces from school in a safe, secure, familiar environment.  Please click here for the Spring OSA course list and class descriptions.   SPRING OSA registration is now open and will close at noon on Friday, January 24th.  Most classes run for 10 weeks and begin in February. Please click here to see a schedule and review our OSA policies regarding cancellations, no late registrations, and limited class capacity.

Click here to register for classes on the OSA Web page!

Active/current PTO Members (24-25) will be provided a one-time discount code for use for OSA course fees, ahead of the registration period. Proceeds from OSA classes help fund priority PTO projects for Spring Hill Elementary School. 

  YOU’RE INVITED TO BIDS FOR KIDS!

SAVE THESE DATES!  BIDS FOR KIDS ONLINE AUCTION – FEBRUARY 17 – 22…BIDS FOR KIDS ADULTS-ONLY LIVE AUCTION GALA – FEBRUARY 22!

 

The Spring Hill Elementary School PTO invites you to join us! WHAT: The adults-only Bids for Kids: Black and White Gala Live Auction event WHEN: Saturday, February 22 at 6PM WHERE: VFW Post on Spring Hill Road (1051 Spring Hill Road) At this fun, in-person party, we will come together to raise funds to help Spring Hill develop and create a new innovative learning space in the large pod.  The evening will feature not only our lively Auction, but also delicious bites, a DJ, and a full bar.  Ticket sales for the Live, Adults-Only Auction Gala will open on February 3.  WE NEED YOUR HELP! The Bids for Kids committee has been working hard to make this year's fundraiser a success but we could use your help! Please consider donating a gift basket for the silent auction - put it together with your family, or even ask a friend (or group of friends) to do it with you! We will also feature a Wine Pull and are seeking donations of bottles. (Please do not send alcohol to school - we will gladly coordinate a pick up.) Click here for more information and to sign up!

 

Questions? Email Anna and Marcy at [email protected]!

 

 

PLANNING FOR OUR BLUE RIBBON FUN FAIR 2025 IS UNDERWAY!

 

Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 15, 2025 when our school building will be transformed into a carnival, bringing our community together to support the school. This tradition includes games, raffles, face painting, prizes, cotton candy and so much more!  Get involved in this highly-anticipated annual event!  We still need leaders to join our Committee for: 

• Decorations/Signs
• Candy Clock 
• Face Painting
• Cotton Candy

We need help organizing and preparing the activities and infrastructure that make this event so terrific. Click here to view the list of volunteer opportunities and sign up to be part of the FUN! Check YES for any activity that you would like to learn more about. There's lots you can do to help - before, during and after Fun Fair on March 15th! 

 

Questions?  Contact our Fun Fair Committee Chairs, Kate Golden and Jodi Haug at [email protected].

  📑Family Handbook

Please take some time to review our Parent Handbook. We wanted to provide our families with this resource as it will help assist you with pertinent information in regards to the 2024-2025 school year. 

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Dear Spring Hill families, 

  

I am writing to encourage you to support your student(s) as they endeavor to collaborate with their Langley Pyramid peers to Rise Against Hunger. This yearly Langley Pyramid tradition is successful due to the support and commitment of our families. We held our last Rise Against Hunger event in February 2024. This event was a huge success and provided an outstanding service learning opportunity for children and adults of all ages.  

1,000,000 Meals Milestone this year! We are on pace to package our one-millionth meal at this annual Langley Pyramid service learning event. To do so, we must raise money to purchase 82,080 meals. We’ve come a long way since our first event in 2012 and are excited to share this monumental milestone with our communities. We will need to raise $34,475 to reach the milestone this year. 

Event Date: 

Saturday, February 1, 2025, families in the Langley Pyramid are joining at Colvin Run Elementary School to help needy families. In partnership with Rise Against Hunger, the Langley Pyramid schools will prepare 82,080 meal packages for schools and orphanages worldwide. This event will Each meal costs only 42 cents to make. For just $15, you can donate over 35 meals; $30 will make over 71 meals and $100 will make nearly 240 meals. 

Help raise money for the event: (Edit to fit your school’s format)  Students are encouraged to donate loose change or earned money to Rise Against Hunger. Students should bring in any money they would like to donate. Each school will collect cash during arrival from January 10 to January 31.  

Donate money online: To reach our one-millionth meal, the Langley Pyramid needs to raise $34,475 by January 31st. If your company matches contributions, please consider having them join you in making a tax-deductible donation today at Langley Pyramid Rise Against Hunger 2025 and help us Rise Against Hunger.  

 

Volunteer for the event: 

Register to volunteer for the event at: 

Spring Hill ES   www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0C45ABA62FA1FC1-spring 

  

Enter your Last Name and Enter "Quantity" as the number of volunteers in your party attending.  If for any reason you need to cancel, please cancel through the Sign-up Genius to make those slots available to other Langley pyramid families. Being a popular Langley pyramid event, please sign up as volunteer slots will fill up quickly.  Children ages 4-12 must be accompanied by an adult. On the day of the event, volunteers package meals based on the amount of money raised, so it is recommended that if you wish to volunteer for the event, please make a monetary donation.    

 

We package meals based on the amount of money raised and our Langley pyramid goal is $34,475 which provides 82,080 meals. With each meal feeding 5-6 people, this is a wonderful event that impacts over 500,000 individuals around the world and broadens the perspective of our students and families. 

  

Sincerely, 

Amy Briggs

 

 

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“Rise Against Hunger” Service Learning Project (All Grades)

We will be starting our annual “Rise Against Hunger” Service Learning project on Monday, January 13 and will be collecting donations in school and online through January 31. All students are encouraged to earn some extra money at home through doing chores, saving, or set aside a portion of any allowance to donate to our Rise Against Hunger initiative. 

As a Langley pyramid, the goal is to raise $34,475, to purchase 82,080 meals which will be given to families in need around the world. If it is $.50, $2.00, or $20.00, we want our students to know that they are never too young to make a difference, and we appreciate your support in sending this message to your child as well. 

We will be tracking the percentage of participation per Grade Level. We hope 100% of our students will participate by donating any amount of money they can. Every $.42 purchases a meal which feeds 5-6 people.

Families may also donate online at Langley Pyramid Rise Against Hunger 2025. NOTE: If you donate online, please have your child inform us of that when they stop by the Front Lobby table during Morning Arrival, so we can count their participation.

Sign-Up to Volunteer- The event will be held at Colvin Run ES on Saturday, February 1, 2025. You must sign-up to volunteer for the event. The Volunteer sign-up Genius will be sent Wednesday, January 15 at 5:30 p.m.

Need More Information? Rise Against Hunger is a 4-star rated organization that provides nutrient-rich meal packages to developing countries delivered through schools. These meals encourage children to attend school, receive an education, and provide additional meals for their families.

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Dear Spring Hill families,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! HAPPY SNOW DAYS! ❄️❄️❄️❄️☃️☃️ What fun to have some time at the end of the winter break to celebrate the snow!

I hope you and your family had a restful winter break and have enjoyed your time together! We are ready to get back into a routine! Our custodians have been working tirelessly to clear the sidewalks and be ready to re-open! 

A few updates looking ahead:

• Our PTO meeting scheduled tomorrow will be rescheduled for next Friday, January 17th at 9am. 
• Picture day retakes are coming up on Monday, January 13th. Please see below for more information.
• STEAM/Science Fair will be March 26th
• Bingo Night is changed to April 10th!

As we look at returning back to school, please remind your students that phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g., smart watch) may be worn; however, phone features (e.g., texting, Internet, calls, etc.) are to be off when phone use is prohibited. If your child is not feeling well, please remind them to let an adult know and proceed to the clinic. For safety and security, students should not contact parents directly, via phones or watches and request that parents pick them up from school. The office or clinic will reach out to parents via our office phones, with such information. Please reach out the administrative team if you have any questions.       

 

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

 

Picture Day Make-Up-Monday Jan. 13th!

Please plan to have your child(ren) have their picture taken for the yearbook if they were not here in the Fall. Click here to sign up for email updates about your child's school picture after picture day.

Calendar Reminders

 

Jan. 13               Picture Make-Up day

Jan. 17               PTO Meeting, 9am

                           4th Grade Field Trip (African American History Museum)

Jan. 20               Martin Luther King holiday (no school)

Jan. 21               Cooper MS Field Trip

2024-25 FCPS    School Calendar

Spring Hill is excited to announce two fun student events coming up in early 2025: 

The Spring Hill STEAM/Science Fair - March 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
This event is open to all students.  More information will be handed out to students soon.

 

Science Fair and STEAM Night – March 26, 2025

 

PTO and SHES are proud to announce the return of the SHES Science Fair and the introduction of STEAM Night.   Both events will be 5:30 – 7:00 pm on March 26, 2025.  The science Fair is open to all students K – 6 using this link.  Attached is the SHES Science Fair Handbook, this will help to guide your child through the process for their age group.  Here are a few highlights from the Handbook:

• All students are encouraged to participate.
• Sign up using this google form; sign-ups will be open until 2/26/25.
• Science Projects are for singles or partners – no groups 3 or more.
• All displays will be presented on a trifold – No digital displays.
• $50 budget for each project
• Prizes and awards will be given.
• Handbook is posted on the SHES Schoology page.

 

If you or your company would like to sponsor a prize or award, please reach out to Anna our PTO President.   We are looking for donations and fun awards for each group. For other questions about the science fair please reach out to Morgan Ackourey, Connie Rinker, or Kendra Roman.

 

Our first annual STEAM Night will be a fun night for families to come together to build and play in the STEAM realm.  Please be on the lookout for our STEAM Night Wishlist though PTO.  We hope you will consider joining us and supporting our new SHES tradition!     If you have specific questions, ideas to make this night the best it can be or would like to volunteer please reach out to Kendra Roman. 

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

UPDATE ON POTENTIAL CHANGES TO MIDDLE SCHOOL START TIMES!

⏰🔔⏰🔔 I think it is important that all of you are informed about the discussion on Middle School Start Times, which don’t just affect Middle School! At Tuesday’s School Board work session, staff from Prismatic Services, Inc., presented options for adjusting start times at FCPS middle schools. As a reminder, Prismatic is charged with developing an action plan to help the School Board reach its goal of starting middle school at or after 8 a.m.

The presentation includes five options for adjusting middle school start times based on the consultant’s analysis from community forums, surveys, and interviews with staff, parents, associations, and other groups. The School Board will provide next steps to the superintendent. Watch a video of the work session. Visit the Middle School Start Times webpage for more information on the project.

FCPS News

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

  • Family Academy Orientation
  • Literacy Resources
  • Winter Programs and Activities

  Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

The Spring Hill Spelling Bee - Friday, February 7 at 2:15 PM
This event is open to students in Grades 4-6.  Students will be entered into the overall Spring Hill Spelling Bee based on the results of classroom spelling bees coordinated by each classroom teacher.  Stay tuned for more information!

A Message from the PTO    PTO MEETING – Rescheduled to Friday, January 17!

Please join us for the first PTO meeting of 2025 on Friday, January 17 at 9 AM in the Spring Hill Cafeteria!  We will be talking about the Bids for Kids online and live auction and the annual Fun Fair – two perennial favorites…so come, grab a coffee and a bite to eat and find out more!

  >>CHECK OUT THESE FUN, EXCITING EVENTS COMING UP IN 2025!<<

 

SPRING OSA PREVIEW AND REGISTRATION COMING SOON!

SPRING OSA registration is around the corner!

Be on the lookout for the Spring OSA calendar preview next week, with registrations to follow shortly.

  BIDS FOR KIDS ONLINE AND LIVE AUCTION – FEBRUARY 17-22, 2025!

 

Bids for Kids annual online and live fundraising auctions are right around the corner! We can't wait to celebrate with you! 

 

The online auction will take place from Monday, February 17 - Saturday, February 22. Our adults-only Live Auction Party will be held on the evening of Saturday, February 22 at the VFW Post on Spring Hill Road. This year's theme is a Black and White Affair.

 

We are seeking volunteers to help secure donations, and plan and execute the event. We need your help! Please click here to sign up. 

Questions? Please email Anna and Marcy at [email protected]!

 

FUN FAIR 2025 PLANNING IS UNDERWAY!

 

Mark your calendars for March 15, 2025 when our school building will be transformed into a carnival, bringing our community together to support the school. This tradition includes games, raffles, face painting, prizes, cotton candy and so much more! Get involved in this highly-anticipated annual event! We need help organizing and preparing the activities and infrastructure that make this event so terrific. Please click here to view the list of volunteer opportunities and sign up to be part of the FUN! Check YES for any activity that you would like to learn more about. There's lots you can do to help - before, during and after Fun Fair on March 15th! 

 

Questions? Contact our Fun Fair Committee Co-Chairs, Kate Golden and Jodi Haug at [email protected].

 

SPRING HILL SPELLING BEE AND STEAM/SCIENCE FAIR SAVE THE DATES

 

Spring Hill is excited to announce two fun student events coming up in early 2025:  The Spring Hill STEAM/Science Fair - March 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM This event is open to all students.  More information will be handed out to students soon. The Spring Hill Spelling Bee - Friday, February 7 at 2:15 PM This event is open to students in Grades 4-6.  Students will be entered into the overall Spring Hill Spelling Bee based on the results of classroom spelling bees coordinated by each classroom teacher.  Stay tuned for more information!

  LOST & FOUND CORNER

 

The Lost and Found page of the PTO website is now updated with photos…If you haven’t yet, please take a few moments to scroll through the PDFs.  And…check back regularly since the photos will be updated periodically with new lost items!

Community Corner

SHES makes it to NAQT Middle School Nationals

We had a great NAQT middle School tournament on Dec 7, 2024! Details below:

https://www.naqt.com/stats/tournament/standings.jsp?tournament_id=16621

 

The SHES team ranked first and qualified for the middle school nationals to be held in Chicago on May 9-11, 2025. The SHES team represented by Mayan Ramanujan (5th grade) single-handedly outranked 7 other school teams of 4-7 students each from 5th to 8th grades and won first place for the SHES team. So, for the first time in history, SHES is now in the NAQT middle school nationals. For his brilliant performance, Mayan will also find a place in the NAQT individual/team hall of fame records.

📑Family Handbook

Please take some time to review our Parent Handbook. We wanted to provide our families with this resource as it will help assist you with pertinent information in regards to the 2024-2025 school year. 

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Dear Spring Hill families,

Our week started with an inspirational student speaker, Omar Zaki, a former FCPS student of our very own Mr. Worthington! Students were inspired to never give up, believe in oneself, and follow their passions.

A wonderful musical celebration followed throughout the week with our 4th-6th grade orchestra students performing holiday music and some of our chorus students were given the opportunity to perform at our Region 1 Principal meeting. It was an honor to be chosen and I couldn't be more proud of all our musicians.

We finished our week with a visit from the Saltville Elementary School Principal, Mitzie Frye. We presented Mrs. Frye with over 200 sweatshirts that we collected over the month. This was an incredible opportunity for our students to give to others in need and come together as a community to make a difference.

I hope everyone has a wonderful and restful winter break. Whether celebrating a holiday or taking time to be with family, may you enjoy. 

 

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

 

Windows into our world

We are so excited for our school-wide holiday Windows display! This is an exciting celebration of all the diversity Spring Hill represents and varied holidays that our Spring Hill families celebrate throughout the year!  This school-wide celebration of celebrations began with a read-aloud of Windows by Julia Denos, which highlights the incredible and beautiful diversity of a community as observed by a little boy taking an evening stroll through his neighborhood.  Each student created their own window into their family’s rich culture, highlighting a holiday celebrated in their home, and each class’s windows was collected into a single building.  The SHES hallways are filled with buildings that feature each and every one of us and the holidays that are near and dear to our hearts. What a special way to head into Winter Break!

Calendar Reminders

 

Dec. 23-Jan. 3   Winter Break

Jan. 8-Feb. 7     iReady Testing Window 

Jan. 10               PTO meeting, 9am

Jan. 13               Picture Make-Up day

Jan. 17               4th Grade Field Trip (African American History Museum)

Jan. 20               Martin Luther King holiday (no school)

Jan. 21               Cooper MS Field Trip

2024-25 FCPS    School Calendar

Spring Hill Office Closed

📅 The front office and school will be closed from December 23rd - January 3rd. Students and staff will return on January 6, 2024.

WINTER BREAK RESOURCES

⛄⛄⛄ Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs. 

 

Winter Break (Student Holiday)

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.

Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

Congratulations to SHES Employees

Spring Hill ES thanks all families who nominated our outstanding staff members as part of the annual FCPS Employee Awards process. We had many nominations across four categories!  We also would like to recognize all of our Outstanding Nominees! 

We know every one of our staff members are outstanding and when our community takes a few minutes to recognize them and thank them for their work, it solidifies that the Spring Hill community of students, staff and families is the best!

Our school winners are listed below and will move forward to Langley Pyramid competition and hopefully Region 1!

Outstanding New Teacher (Less than 3 Years Experience):

Ms. Aflaki- 4th Grade

Outstanding Teacher:

Ms. Mavity-4th Grade

Outstanding Professional Employee:

Ms. Strandlund-Resource Teacher

Outstanding New Principal (Less than 3 Years Experience):

Ms. Amy Briggs - Principal

Our School nominees include:

Congratulations to Dan Segal, Alison Drew, Terri Peters, Illy Perotti, Elena Konstantin, Rachel Hoyt, Connie Rinker, Jen Petzold, and Nicole Swiers!!

FCPS News

• FCPS News In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• • • Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration
    • Be Among the First to Hear About Closings/Delays
    • Fall 2024 Sports Champions

Spring Hill is excited to announce two fun student events coming up in early 2025: 
The Spring Hill STEAM/Science Fair - March 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
This event is open to all students.  More information will be handed out to students soon.

The Spring Hill Spelling Bee - Friday, February 7 at 2:15 PM
This event is open to students in Grades 4-6.  Students will be entered into the overall Spring Hill Spelling Bee based on the results of classroom spelling bees coordinated by each classroom teacher.  Stay tuned for more information!

A Message from the PTO A Message from the PTO

 PTO MEETING – Friday, January 10!

Please join us for the first PTO meeting of 2025 on Friday, January 10 at 9 AM in the Spring Hill Cafeteria!  We will be talking about the Bids for Kids online and live auction and the annual Fun Fair – two perennial favorites…so come, grab a coffee and a bite to eat and find out more!

 

>>CHECK OUT THESE FUN, EXCITING EVENTS COMING UP IN 2025!<<

 

BIDS FOR KIDS ONLINE AND LIVE AUCTION – FEBRUARY 17-22, 2025!

 

Bids for Kids annual online and live fundraising auctions are right around the corner! We can't wait to celebrate with you! 

 

The online auction will take place from Monday, February 17 - Saturday, February 22. Our adults-only Live Auction Party will be held on the evening of Saturday, February 22 at the VFW Post on Spring Hill Road. This year's theme is a Black and White Affair.

 

We are seeking volunteers to help secure donations, and plan and execute the event. We need your help! Please click here to sign up. 

Questions? Please email Anna and Marcy at [email protected]!

 

FUN FAIR 2025 PLANNING IS UNDERWAY!

 

Mark your calendars for March 15, 2025 when our school building will be transformed into a carnival, bringing our community together to support the school. This tradition includes games, raffles, face painting, prizes, cotton candy and so much more! Get involved in this highly-anticipated annual event! We need help organizing and preparing the activities and infrastructure that make this event so terrific. Please click here to view the list of volunteer opportunities and sign up to be part of the FUN! Check YES for any activity that you would like to learn more about. There's lots you can do to help - before, during and after Fun Fair on March 15th! 

 

Questions? Contact our Fun Fair Committee Co-Chairs, Kate Golden and Jodi Haug at [email protected].

 

SPRING HILL SPELLING BEE AND STEAM/SCIENCE FAIR SAVE THE DATES

 

Spring Hill is excited to announce two fun student events coming up in early 2025:  The Spring Hill STEAM/Science Fair - March 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM This event is open to all students.  More information will be handed out to students soon. The Spring Hill Spelling Bee - Friday, February 7 at 2:15 PM This event is open to students in Grades 4-6.  Students will be entered into the overall Spring Hill Spelling Bee based on the results of classroom spelling bees coordinated by each classroom teacher.  Stay tuned for more information!

  LOST & FOUND CORNER

 

The Lost and Found page of the PTO website is now updated with photos…If you haven’t yet, please take a few moments to scroll through the PDFs.  And…check back regularly since the photos will be updated periodically with new lost items!

Community Corner

SHES makes it to NAQT Middle School Nationals

We had a great NAQT middle School tournament on Dec 7, 2024! Details below:

https://www.naqt.com/stats/tournament/standings.jsp?tournament_id=16621

 

The SHES team ranked first and qualified for the middle school nationals to be held in Chicago on May 9-11, 2025. The SHES team represented by Mayan Ramanujan (5th grade) single-handedly outranked 7 other school teams of 4-7 students each from 5th to 8th grades and won first place for the SHES team. So, for the first time in history, SHES is now in the NAQT middle school nationals. For his brilliant performance, Mayan will also find a place in the NAQT individual/team hall of fame records.

📑Family Handbook

Please take some time to review our Parent Handbook. We wanted to provide our families with this resource as it will help assist you with pertinent information in regards to the 2024-2025 school year. 

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Dear Spring Hill families,

We hope your student is enjoying our spirit weeks! We are looking forward to a guest speaker on Monday on 'How to be Super'!

Congratulations to our Spring Hill Chorus.   Our chorus students applied their Portrait of a Graduate Skills and gave a fine performance.

6th graders focused on the POG skill of being goal-directed and resilient.  Learning a song and improving vocal technique is a goal. Much resilience is needed for meeting this long-term POG goal.

5th graders focused on the POG skill of being ethical and global citizens.  Being part of an ensemble involves respecting others in the group, including listening to each other and taking turns.  Learning and performing music from a variety of cultures is part of being a global citizen.  We are proud of our chorus students with their performances as well as with their application of our school-wide and county-wide Portrait of a Graduate skills.

Community Corner

We are so excited to announce we have received over 200 sweatshirts/ hoodies for Saltville Elementary School! Thank you so much for your donations! Your support means the world to our partner school.

 

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

 

Calendar Reminders

 

Dec. 16              4th Grade Orchestra Concert, 6:30pm

Dec. 17              5th & 6th Grade Orchestra Concert, 6:30pm

Dec. 23-Jan. 3   Winter Break

Jan. 13               Picture Make-Up day

Jan. 17               4th Grade Field Trip (African American History Museum)

Jan. 20               Martin Luther King holiday (no school)

Jan. 21               Cooper MS Field Trip

2024-25 FCPS    School Calendar

Attendance Is Important Every Day!

The weeks surrounding winter break often include more empty seats in classrooms. Every hour of every school day is a unique opportunity for students to learn, connect, and grow. Let’s nurture a rock-solid attendance habit.

A big thank you to:

• 🌟 Students who show up daily and the parents/caregivers supporting them.
• 👩‍🏫 Teachers who create a welcoming environment for learning.
• 👨‍💼 Administrators who provide a safe and engaging place to grow.
• 👏 Bus drivers, support staff, and volunteers who help our learners. 

If you or your child need support, please contact a school counselor, social worker, or family liaison. 

If your child is not feeling well, please refer to our guidance on when to keep your child home.

Find more attendance resources.

 

 

Winter Break (Student Holiday)

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.

Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

FCPS News

• • FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
  • Course Selection for Middle and High School Students
  • Join Our Teacher Team!
  • Comprehensive Boundary Review Updates

  Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

Food Allergies: Form Required for Cafeteria

Starting School Year 2024-2025, the Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) implemented a standardized process for dietary accommodations to ensure the provision of safe and healthy food for our students. If your child will need a medical accommodation (food allergies, texture modifications, or other dietary needs) or a milk substitution in the cafeteria, this a reminder to submit your completed accommodation form if you have not already done so. This form only needs to be filled out once while your child is enrolled at FCPS.  The completed form should be sent to [email protected]. More information including the form can be found here: https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/food-and-nutrition/dietary-accommodations  If you have any questions, please contact FCPS Food and Nutrition Services at:  703-813-4800

Advanced Academics Referral Deadline

Please note that if you are looking to have your child considered for Full Time Advanced Academic Services, the referral is due December 15th. Any forms will need to be submitted directly to Mr. Solsberry, our Assistant Principal, via email at [email protected], Mrs. O'Connor is out on Maternity Leave and will not have access to emails. Our SHES AAP webpage also has helpful information and links to guide you through this process. If you are a parent of a student who is already receiving services and are looking to contact the Long Term Substitute, Carrie Reinders, you may reach her at [email protected]. I look forward to reconnecting with you in the Spring!

Spring Hill is excited to announce two fun student events coming up in early 2025: 
The Spring Hill STEAM/Science Fair - March 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
This event is open to all students.  More information will be handed out to students soon.

The Spring Hill Spelling Bee - Friday, February 7 at 2:15 PM
This event is open to students in Grades 4-6.  Students will be entered into the overall Spring Hill Spelling Bee based on the results of classroom spelling bees coordinated by each classroom teacher.  Stay tuned for more information!

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

A Message from the PTO BINGO NIGHT IS OFFICIALLY ON! THANK YOU TO OUR NEW CO-CHAIRS!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!  We are so grateful to Sophie Townend and Jackie Delaney for stepping up to co-chair Bingo Night for 2025 so that we don't have to cancel this fun community event! New Year! New Chairs! NEW DATE!

The date for Bingo Night this year is Thursday, April 10, 2025! Keep your eyes open for more information coming in the new year! What is Bingo Night? Our annual Bingo Night is a great time to gather with friends and family at Spring Hill, play Bingo, eat dinner, dance and win prizes!  And...you don't need to know how to play Bingo to enjoy the night - we will guide you through it all!

 

BIDS FOR KIDS ONLINE AND LIVE AUCTION – FEBRUARY 17-22, 2025!

 

Bids for Kids annual online and live fundraising auctions are right around the corner! We can't wait to celebrate with you! 

 

The online auction will take place from Monday, February 17 - Saturday, February 22. Our adults-only Live Auction Party will be held on the evening of Saturday, February 22 at the VFW Post on Spring Hill Road. This year's theme is a Black and White Affair.

 

We are seeking volunteers to help secure donations, and plan and execute the event. We need your help! Please click here to sign up. 

Questions? Please email Anna and Marcy at [email protected]!

  FUN FAIR 2025 PLANNING IS UNDERWAY!

 

Mark your calendars for March 15, 2025 when our school building will be transformed into a carnival, bringing our community together to support the school. This tradition includes games, raffles, face painting, prizes, cotton candy and so much more! Get involved in this highly-anticipated annual event! We need help organizing and preparing the activities and infrastructure that make this event so terrific. Please click here to view the list of volunteer opportunities and sign up to be part of the FUN! Check YES for any activity that you would like to learn more about. There's lots you can do to help - before, during and after Fun Fair on March 15th! 

 

Questions? Contact our Fun Fair Committee Co-Chairs, Kate Golden and Jodi Haug at [email protected].

 

SPRING HILL SPELLING BEE AND STEAM/SCIENCE FAIR SAVE THE DATES

 

Spring Hill is excited to announce two fun student events coming up in early 2025:  The Spring Hill STEAM/Science Fair - March 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM This event is open to all students.  More information will be handed out to students soon. The Spring Hill Spelling Bee - Friday, February 7 at 2:15 PM This event is open to students in Grades 4-6.  Students will be entered into the overall Spring Hill Spelling Bee based on the results of classroom spelling bees coordinated by each classroom teacher.  Stay tuned for more information!

 

LOST & FOUND CORNER

 

The Lost and Found page of the PTO website is now updated with photos…If you haven’t yet, please take a few moments to scroll through the PDFs.  And…check back regularly since the photos will be updated periodically with new lost items! Also, just a friendly reminder - items are only in Lost & Found if they don't have name tags in them! Consider purchasing Mabel's Labels to get your kid's mislaid items returned to them automatically. 

📑Family Handbook

Please take some time to review our Parent Handbook. We wanted to provide our families with this resource as it will help assist you with pertinent information in regards to the 2024-2025 school year. 

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Dear Spring Hill families,

As we wind down another busy week, we wanted to take a moment to highlight our second-grade students who dazzled us with their incredible performance! Their hard work and dedication truly shone through. We’re so proud of each and every one of them and thank our wonderful music teachers, Mrs. Harwood and Ms. McPhilamy for their hard work.

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support and partnership. We wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and good food.

Our next 3-hour early release Monday is December 9.  Look for an eNotify message on December 2nd.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

 

Calendar Reminders

Nov. 23-Cooper Middle School is extending a free invitation for students to attend their upcoming production, Elsewhere on Saturday, 11/23 at 2:00 p.m. 

Nov. 27-29-Thanksgiving Holidays-No School

Dec. 5-First Grade Parent Coffee

Dec. 9-3-HR Early Release

Dec. 13-Band Air Force Field Trip

              Hoodie donation due date

Dec. 17-5th & 6th Grade Orchestra Concert, 6:30pm

Dec. 23-Jan. 3-Winter Break

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

Attention all first-grade families!

You're invited to join us for a parents' coffee on Friday, December 5th at 8:30 a.m. You'll have the opportunity to meet our wonderful Principal, Amy Briggs, and learn more about:

•              The First-grade Curriculum with Ms. Patel.

•              STEAM for First-grade with Ms. Roman

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

 *Please complete the Google form below and let us know of your availability.

 https://forms.gle/ThouskqhypHcpakm7

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Madison High School Cafeteria.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Preparing for Winter Weather
• SEL Screener Results
• Varsity Girls Wrestling Is New Winter Sport
  Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

Food Allergies: Form Required for Cafeteria

Starting School Year 2024-2025, the Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) implemented a standardized process for dietary accommodations to ensure the provision of safe and healthy food for our students. If your child will need a medical accommodation (food allergies, texture modifications, or other dietary needs) or a milk substitution in the cafeteria, this a reminder to submit your completed accommodation form if you have not already done so. This form only needs to be filled out once while your child is enrolled at FCPS.  The completed form should be sent to [email protected]. More information including the form can be found here: https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/food-and-nutrition/dietary-accommodations  If you have any questions, please contact FCPS Food and Nutrition Services at:  703-813-4800

A message from Mrs. O’Connor (Advanced Academic Resource Teacher):

Hi Spring Hill Families! I hope you are all preparing for a healthy and happy holiday season. Please note that if you are looking to have your child considered for Full Time Advanced Academic Services, the referral is due December 15th. Any forms will need to be submitted directly to Mr. Solsberry, our Assistant Principal, via email at [email protected], as I am now out on Maternity Leave and will not have access to emails. Our SHES AAP webpage also has helpful information and links to guide you through this process. If you are a parent of a student who is already receiving services and are looking to contact my Long Term Substitute, Carrie Reinders, you may reach her at [email protected]. I look forward to reconnecting with you in the Spring!

Donate a 'hoodie' for our partner school!

As we approach this season of giving, Spring Hill has decided to partner with Saltville Elementary School as “Blue Ribbon Buddies.” We are asking for families to take this opportunity to give back to a community in need by sending in a (new with tags) sweatshirt or hoodie for a student at Saltville. We encourage you to bring in the size your child would wear so that we have a variety to donate. We will begin collecting this Monday, November 18th and continue through December 13th. Let’s show the generosity from one Panther community to another!

Spring Hill is excited to announce two fun student events coming up in early 2025: 
The Spring Hill STEAM/Science Fair - March 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
This event is open to all students.  More information will be handed out to students soon.

The Spring Hill Spelling Bee - Friday, February 7 at 2:15 PM
This event is open to students in Grades 4-6.  Students will be entered into the overall Spring Hill Spelling Bee based on the results of classroom spelling bees coordinated by each classroom teacher.  Stay tuned for more information!

Outdoor Learning

This week 4th and 5th grade spent time with the Fairfax County Park Authority learning about invasive species, watersheds, and our playground's role in both. Students and teachers alike loved the on-site field trip filled with games and learning. Students utilized the outdoor classroom, soccer field, and riprarian waterways just off our playground.

Spelling Bee

Spelling Bee Grade 4-6 will be February 7, 2:15. Class bees will be taking place now until January 7th. Talk to your child's teacher for class dates and spelling lists.

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

A Message from the PTO STAFF APPRECIATION CHILI LUNCHEON

 

Calling all parents to show our warm appreciation and gratitude to the amazing SHES staff by cooking up a crockpot of delicious chili and supplying all the "fixings". All varieties of chili - beef, turkey, chicken, vegetarian, vegan, etc. - are welcome! We also need volunteers to bring in plasticware, paper goods, drinks, and cookies. 

Click here to sign up!

THE PTO NEEDS YOUR HELP – KEEP BINGO NIGHT FROM BEING CANCELLED!

We need your help!  We currently have Bingo Night scheduled for Thursday, January 16.  If we can't get enough volunteers, we will have to cancel the event...

What is Bingo Night?

Our annual Bingo Night is a great time to gather with friends and family at Spring Hill, play Bingo, eat dinner, dance and win prizes!  We have detailed event plans that should make it a piece of cake to plan and execute!  Please click here and volunteer to ensure Bingo Night goes on this year!

SPRING HILL CARES MEAL TRAIN FOR MS. ROMAN

Spring Hill Cares is organizing a meal train to continue supporting our fantastic teacher, Ms. Kim Roman, on her way to recovery during her medical leave of absence. Your kindness will be greatly appreciated to deliver a meal* for a family of 4 with no allergies or food preferences, two teenagers and two adults, beginning on Friday, November 22nd and until Sunday, December 8th. Please click here to sign up!

 

*Gift cards to local restaurants or food delivery services are welcome, as well.

 

LOST & FOUND CORNER

The Lost and Found is overflowing…We'll be updating the website soon with photos and item details! Now that everyone has the new Spring Hill spirit wear t-shirts, sweatshirts, and long-sleeved Ts, any spirit wear that ends up in the lost and found without a nametag is IMPOSSIBLE to return to the right owner! Please consider purchasing from Mabel's Labels and ensuring that your spirit wear makes it home again!  

 

📑Family Handbook

Please take some time to review our Parent Handbook. We wanted to provide our families with this resource as it will help assist you with pertinent information in regards to the 2024-2025 school year. 

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

Wow! What a week celebrating our Veterans and our Blue Ribbon Award. A  huge thank you to our PTO and all our staff and parents who helped make our  celebrations full of joy!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

 

Amy Briggs

 

Calendar Reminders

 

Nov. 19-2nd Grade Music Performance-2:45pm-Cafeteria (Enter door 2) 

Nov. 27-29-Thanksgiving Holidays-No School

Dec. 9-3-HR Early Release

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Madison High School Cafeteria.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Veterans Day Recognitions
• Resources on IEPs, Financial Aid, Literacy, and Community Leadership
• Teacher Hiring Event

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

Donate a 'hoodie' for our partner school!

As we approach this season of giving, Spring Hill has decided to partner with Saltville Elementary School as “Blue Ribbon Buddies.” We are asking for families to take this opportunity to give back to a community in need by sending in a (new with tags) sweatshirt or hoodie for a student at Saltville. We encourage you to bring in the size your child would wear so that we have a variety to donate. We will begin collecting this Monday, November 18th and continue through December 13th. Let’s show the generosity from one Panther community to another!

STEAM Night/Science Fair 

March 26, 5:30 -7:30. Sign up coming in December. If you are interested in volunteering please reach out to Kendra Roman [email protected]

Outdoor Learning

This week 4th and 5th grade spent time with the Fairfax County Park Authority learning about invasive species, watersheds, and our playground's role in both. Students and teachers alike loved the on-site field trip filled with games and learning. Students utilized the outdoor classroom, soccer field, and riprarian waterways just off our playground.

Spelling Bee

Spelling Bee Grade 4-6 will be February 7, 2:15. Class bees will be taking place now until January 7th. Talk to your child's teacher for class dates and spelling lists.

FCPS Cell Phone Policy

Please reference the FCPS Cell Phone Policy (including smart watches) when sending your child to school. Phone features (texting, internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when school is in session.

Elementary School Language Arts Grading Updates

Our teachers have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum, and we are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we check if your student needs extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).

Because of these changes, we are now teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow strong in all of their new skills by the end of the year.

This means that when you get your child’s progress report next month, it might look different. Your child’s teacher will give you more information on the new progress reports and how we’re making sure your child is getting any extra help they might need. You can also find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.

We will also have new ways for you to help your child practice their reading and writing skills at home. These resources are coming soon!

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

A Message from the PTO

LET’S CELEBRATE SPRING HILL’S BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL AWARD!

We have had so much helping Spring Hill celebrate its designation as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon school by the U.S. Department of Education.  If you have a chance, stop by the cafeteria and look at the blue ribbon (painted by our own art teachers - Ms. Gore and Ms. Lasley) that was then made available to all the students to put their thumb prints on – it’s amazing!  What a lasting tribute to this wonderful achievement!

THE PTO NEEDS YOUR HELP!

We need volunteers to help plan and execute two amazing PTO events early in 2025.

Thursday, January 16

Family Bingo Night is a great time to gather with friends and family at Spring Hill, play Bingo, eat dinner, dance and win prizes!  BUT – without your help, we won’t be able to have it again this year. It’s a fun event – and it’s easy to plan and execute…grab a friend and do it together.  Click here for more information and to sign up to help!

Monday, February 17 – Saturday, February 22

Bids For Kids is a combination of online and live fundraising auctions.  The online auction takes place all week and the adults-only Live Auction Party will be on the evening of Saturday, February 22.  This year’s theme is a Black and White Affair.  Volunteers are needed to help secure donations, and plan and execute the event. We need your help! Click here for more information and to sign up to help!

 

 LOST & FOUND CORNER

 

The Lost and Found is overflowing…We'll be updating the website soon with photos and item details! Now that everyone has the new Spring Hill spirit wear t-shirts, sweatshirts, and long-sleeved Ts, any spirit wear that ends up in the lost and found without a nametag is IMPOSSIBLE to return to the right owner! Please consider purchasing from Mabel's Labels and ensuring that your spirit wear makes it home again!  

📑Family Handbook

Please take some time to review our Parent Handbook. We wanted to provide our families with this resource as it will help assist you with pertinent information in regards to the 2024-2025 school year. 

8201 Lewinsville Road McLean, VA 22102 | Main Office: 703-506-3400
Attendance: 703-506-3434 | Web

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Blue Ribbon Celebration Week

Dear Spring Hill Families,

Please have your student dress in in blue tomorrow for our Blue Ribbon Celebration finale! 

Tomorrow's events include:

PTO Meeting-9:00am-Mrs. Briggs will share what it means to be a Blue Ribbon School.

6th Grade Blue Ribbon Aerial Photo-All sixth graders should wear their 6th grade t-shirts for a special photo opportunity!

Whole School Pep Rally-Celebration of our accomplishments with special guests!

 

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

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Get Ready for Blue Ribbon Celebration Week!

Dear Spring Hill Families,

We are so excited to celebrate Spring Hill's achievement of receiving the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award for Academic Excellence. We will be 'rolling out the blue carpet' on Tuesday morning and asking students and staff to dress their best for some star-studded photo opportunities. Parents, you are welcome to watch our student stars walk the blue carpet on Tuesday, November 12th around 8:30am as students enter the building. Please see below for a more detailed schedule of events.

 

Tuesday

11/12

8:30 to 9:00

Student Dress Up /Blue Carpet Roll Out

Arriving Students/Parents

During the day

Class Photo Op

Students & Teachers

Wednesday

11/13

7:45 to 8:30

Staff Breakfast

Staff

During lunch

Blue Ribbon Art Mural (Thumbprints Collage)

Students

Thursday

11/14

All Day

Telewatch Party

Staff & Students

Friday

11/15

10:00

6th Grade Outdoor Blue-Ribbon Photo

6th Grade Students

9:00

PTO Meeting

Principal Briggs and Parents

2:00-3:30

Blue Out/Blue Ribbon Pep Rally

Staff & Students

 

Portrait of a Graduate-Correction

There was an error in the Portrait of a Graduate Skills posted in my last newsletter. Here are the current skills and grade level mottos students will be focusing on this school year by grade level. Students will be reflecting on how they have grown in these skills throughout the year. Make sure to talk with your child about these skills!

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

I had the pleasure and honor of attending the National Blue Ribbon recognition ceremony in Washington, DC on Friday with Mrs. Pourhashemi. It is truly an honor and privilege to celebrate the school that I have loved all these years! I am so proud of our students, staff, and parents for working together to make our school such an incredible place to grow and learn!

We have an exciting week coming up! As a reminder, there is no school Monday in recognition of Veteran's Day. On Tuesday, we kick off our Blue Ribbon Celebration week! Please see a list of events below. We hope all students dress to impress on Tuesday and 'walk the blue carpet' for some fabulous photo opportunities! All parents are welcome to watch from 8:30am-8:50am in the front of the school.

We look forward to honoring our Veteran's on Thursday, November 14th at 9:15am for our Veteran's Day assemblies. 

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

 

Amy Briggs

 

Calendar Reminders

 

Nov. 10-VFW Fundraiser 1-4pm-RSVP here

Nov. 11-No School-Veteran's Day

Nov. 11-15-Blue Ribbon Celebration Week!

Nov. 12-FLE Preview Night-5:30pm-Virtual (link will be sent out closer to the date)

Nov. 14-Veteran's Day Celebration (9:00 am K-3); 10:00am 4-6)

Nov. 15-PTO Meeting-9:15am-Principal Briggs will share more about our Blue Ribbon award and what it means.

Nov. 19-2nd Grade Music Performance-2:45pm-Cafeteria (Enter door 2) 

Nov. 27-29-Thanksgiving Holidays-No School

Dec. 9-3-HR Early Release

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

Calling all Veteran's of Active Military Veterans Day Celebration- Nov. 14

On Thursday, November 14th, we will highlight our United States veterans and active military with a  Veterans Day Celebration. 

We welcome all veteran's from both US and foreign military! We will have two ceremonies on Nov. 14th-9:15am (K-3); 10:00 am (4-6)

D.E.A.R (Drop Everything & Reflect)

We kicked off our first school-wide D.E.A.R time (Drop Everything & Reflect) this past Wednesday. All students had an opportunity to review their grade level Portrait of a Graduate (POG) skill and share with a partner and their class how they grew in their skill, shared evidence of their growth, and shared why it was important. Make sure to ask your child about their POG skill! 

FCPS Cell Phone Policy

Please reference the FCPS Cell Phone Policy (including smart watches) when sending your child to school. Phone features (texting, internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when school is in session.

Elementary School Language Arts Grading Updates

Our teachers have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum, and we are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we check if your student needs extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).

Because of these changes, we are now teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow strong in all of their new skills by the end of the year.

This means that when you get your child’s progress report next month, it might look different. Your child’s teacher will give you more information on the new progress reports and how we’re making sure your child is getting any extra help they might need. You can also find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.

We will also have new ways for you to help your child practice their reading and writing skills at home. These resources are coming soon!

Literacy Resources for Families Webpage

A new Literacy Resources for Families webpage has been published to the external web to provide families with information about how to support their children with developing literacy knowledge and skills at home. It provides valuable information about the reading and writing resources to be used at home, the VALLSS, Reading Plans, guidance for Parent Teacher Conferences, and training available through the Family Academy. 

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Tis the season...for flu, strep, covid

Tis the season…for flu, strep, covid…and pneumonia. Fairfax is seeing an increase in Mycoplasma Pneumoniae, so if your child is sick (cough, congestion, fever, shortness of breath, fatigue) consider requesting the nasal swab in addition to chest xrays-this testing will ensure appropriate antibiotic therapy-see here.

Wash hands regularly, cover coughs and sneezes, and properly dispose of all tissues in the garbage-if you have any additional questions, please reach to our School Nurse, Sarah Harsher

National School Psychology Week

Next week we celebrate the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive. We are so appreciate to Erin Rinker, Judy Trigiani (school counselors) and Mr. Steve Handweger (school psychologist) and Erin McRae (Social Worker) for all the care and support they provide our students!

Learn more from the National Association of School Psychologists.

Outstanding Employee Awards

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Spring Hill Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one more of the criteria for that award category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards.

 

A Message from the PTO

 

LET’S CELEBRATE SPRING HILL’S BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL AWARD!

 

We are so excited to help Spring Hill celebrate its designation as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon school by the U.S. Department of Education.  From November 12 - 15, we will be helping to mark this incredible achievement with lots of fun activities!  Check the calendar in this Panther Press or in this week’s Spring Hill PTO Scoop Newsletter for more details.

PTO MEETING FRIDAY 11-15

Please join us for coffee and nibbles at our next PTO Meeting, Friday, November 15, at 9:00 AM in the Spring Hill Cafeteria.  We will be continuing the Blue Ribbon celebrations and talking about some of the wonderful activities coming up at the end of the year and in 2025.

VFW POST 8241 - MCLEAN POST

 

Our local VFW post, located at 1051 Spring Hill Road, is a hidden gem down the road from Spring Hill. Not many people know of it, but it offers a great venue to host events from meetings to birthday parties and anniversaries. (Fun fact: this year’s Bids for Kids will be held at the VFW!)  Spring Hill families will be given a special discount should they decide to book the venue. Ben Swincicki is a Spring Hill military parent and our point of contact for the VFW. He can be reached at: Email: [email protected]  Tel.: (703)215-6424   Upcoming VFW Event: Veterans Day Fundraiser, November 10. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feed-a-veteran-tickets-1022629852417

 

LOST & FOUND CORNER

 

It's the time of year when the crisp mornings turn into warm afternoons...which means the Lost and Found is already overflowing, just two months into school. We'll be updating the website soon with photos and item details! New Spring Hill spirit wear came home with students earlier this week. Now that everyone has the t-shirts, sweatshirts, and long-sleeved Ts, any spirit wear that ends up in the lost and found without a nametag is IMPOSSIBLE to return to the right owner! Please consider purchasing from Mabel's Labels and ensuring that your spirit wear makes it home again!  

 

Congratuations to our Science Olympiad Teams!

This year our two Science Olympiad teams competed  Nov. 2nd at Langley High School. SHES Mavericks won 24 medals in 25 events they participated in and SHES Wizards won 17 medals in 21 events they participated in …. What a performance! Even more impressive is that every one of the participants from Spring Hill won at least one medal! Congratulations!

 

📑Family Handbook

Please take some time to review our Parent Handbook. We wanted to provide our families with this resource as it will help assist you with pertinent information in regards to the 2024-2025 school year. 

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Get Ready for Blue Ribbon Celebration Week!

Dear Spring Hill Families,

We are so excited to celebrate Spring Hill's achievement of receiving the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award for Academic Excellence. We will be 'rolling out the blue carpet' on Tuesday morning and asking students and staff to dress their best for some star-studded photo opportunities. Parents, you are welcome to watch our student stars walk the blue carpet on Tuesday, November 12th around 8:30am as students enter the building. Please see below for a more detailed schedule of events.

 

Tuesday

11/12

8:30 to 9:00

Student Dress Up /Blue Carpet Roll Out

Arriving Students/Parents

During the day

Class Photo Op

Students & Teachers

Wednesday

11/13

7:45 to 8:30

Staff Breakfast

Staff

During lunch

Blue Ribbon Art Mural (Thumbprints Collage)

Students

Thursday

11/14

All Day

Telewatch Party

Staff & Students

Friday

11/15

10:00

6th Grade Outdoor Blue-Ribbon Photo

6th Grade Students

9:00

PTO Meeting

Principal Briggs and Parents

2:00-3:30

Blue Out/Blue Ribbon Pep Rally

Staff & Students

 

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

8201 Lewinsville Road McLean, VA 22102 | Main Office: 703-506-3400
Attendance: 703-506-3434 | Web