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A Note from Principal Briggs

Dear Spring Hill Families,

I am thrilled to share that Spring Hill was awarded the Highest Achievement Exemplar Award by the Virginia Department of Education. Spring Hill was presented this award last night at the School Board meeting. This is quite an accomplishment as there are only 3 other schools in Fairfax County who received this award. I am so proud of our teachers, specialists, students, and parents who work together to make all of our children achieve at their highest potential!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

Upcoming Dates

• October 4-Walk and Roll to School Day
• October 16-20 -Book Fair 
• October 18- Ice Cream Social-6-8pm
• October 21-Panther Pride-Community Clean-Up day
• October 31-Fall Festival Parade
• November 3-End of First Quarter (2 Hour early release)
• November 6 & 7-Teacher Workdays (No School for students)
• November 15-Fall Picture Day

FCPS School Year Calendar for 2023-24

Beginning of the Year Forms & Opt-Outs Parent Consent for Digital Resources

The Digital Resource Parent Consent process is well underway for the 2023-2024 school year.  September 29, 2023, is the due date for submitting the Digital Resource Consent Form, to ensure it falls after Back to School Nights. Parents will be able to submit or change their consent throughout the school year. 

• To see which students still need consent in order to access the digital resources that require parent permission, please check the reports available in the Parent Digital  Consent System (PDCS). Review the Parent Digital Consent System Guide for directions on accessing reports.

Parents are able to opt out their child out of any of the activities listed on this website

 

A Message from PTO MOVE THOSE FEET!  National Walk to School Day is October 4th!

 

Round up your classmates and families as Spring Hill joins schools across the country to participate in the 27th annual Walk and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 4th. All grades, K-6th, are encouraged to walk, bike, or scoot to school and collect a token for participating when you arrive through Door 7. Students who usually ride the bus and would like to participate are welcome to meet teachers and event organizers at Hamlet Park, located near the corner of Macbeth Street and Falstaff Road in the McLean Hamlet neighborhood, by 8:30 am. From here, students will complete the short walk to school together and receive their tokens for participating.

  BOOK FAIR 2022 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Spring Hill PTO's Annual Book Fair is right around the corner, October 16 - 20, 2023.  This year's theme is "Book Fair Wilderness - Get Lost in a Book"!

Click here to sign up for a shift or two! Thank you! Please note: we ask that all volunteers who sign up for cashier shifts attend a fun, informative, easy training session during the week of October 1, 2023, in the school library. 

  BOOK FAIR POSTER CONTEST 

All Spring Hill students are invited to create an original poster using this year's Book Fair theme, "Book Fair Wilderness - Get Lost in a Book!" The grand prize winner will receive a Book Fair gift certificate and have his or her masterpiece printed on a bookmark distributed to everyone at school. There will also be winners for each grade!

Keep your eye out for a flyer in your child’s Thursday folder with more details. The deadline for poster submission is Friday, October 6.

  SAVE THE DATE – INAUGURAL SPRING HILL COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DAY!

Calling all Panthers! Grab your gardening tools and meet us at Spring Hill Elementary on October 21, 2023 for our first ever Community Cleanup Day!  Let’s show our Panther Pride by coming together as a community to weed, garden, mulch and clean our school’s grounds, so that everyone that walks through Spring Hill knows what it means to be a Panther!  Please sign up for volunteer slots by clicking here!

Keep your eyes open for additional information coming next week.

 

Stay Informed-Join the PTO/Subscribe to Scoop?

Stay informed and don’t miss out on the fun activities that we have planned this year!  Join the PTO  and make sure to subscribe to the scoop email newsletter.

 

Thank you for all of your support and partnership!  Let me know if you have any questions. All my best, Maggie -- Maggie Kuchner VP of Communications Spring Hill Elementary PTO.

Lost & Found

As the weather has cooled, and even light outerwear is sometimes needed to keep students warm and dry, just a friendly reminder to please label your student’s jackets, coats and other garments with their full name. Our lost and found (located in the cafeteria near the stage) is already starting to fill up, and it’s nice to be able to return items to children directly when they are labeled. Parents are welcome to stop by and take a look at the Lost and Found if kids are missing something, and students should do so as well during their lunch time. If you need a labeling option, here is one that would work, and there are several other options online as well.

Cafeteria Volunteer Sign-Up

We welcome parents to come volunteer in the cafeteria to support our students! If you would like to volunteer, please  Sign-up  so we can plan on your help! Thank you to all who help us!

AAP Information Night Advanced Academic Referral Meeting (AAP)

Erin O’Connor, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, will be hosting a parent information session on Tuesday, October 10th at 5:30pm for families interested in learning more about the referral process for full time level IV advanced academic programs (AAP) at Spring Hill Elementary.

This meeting will focus on understanding the Full Time AAP Screening Process and is intended for parents of students in grades 2-6 only. If you cannot attend the meeting, the information will be posted on our website.

Any questions can be directed to Erin O’Connor at [email protected]

Any questions can be directed to Erin O’Connor- [email protected]

AAP Fall Newsletter Here is a link to the Fall Newsletter from the AAP Office:  Fall Newsletter

FCPS News

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

• Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
• Attend Superintendent Reid’s Community Conversation
• Free COVID-19 Tests 

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

The McLean ArtFest is Sunday, October 1st!

McLean Project for the Arts invites you to celebrate the arts in our community on Sunday, October 1st, from 10 am to 4 pm at McLean Central Park! Eleven Spring Hill students will have their paintings on display at the Children’s Art Walk: Jake B, Tony D, Parker S, Matteo A, Connor E, Prateeksha M, Allison T, Vera L, Laily H, Kailin L, and Aleksa M. In addition, a mural about Spring Hill culture created by last year’s third grade students will also be on display. There will be music, food, fun activities, and artists! For more information, visit mpaart.org.

National Hispanic Heritage Month  

From September 15 to October 15, we recognize and celebrate the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month. 

Fairfax Fiesta Fairfax County's inaugural Hispanic Heritage Celebration, the Fairfax Fiesta, is taking place on Saturday, Sept. 23, from noon to 5 p.m., at the PARC at Tysons (8508 Leesburg Pike). The free event, presented by the Fairfax County Government and Celebrate Fairfax!, aims to provide an extraordinary experience for all ages and backgrounds. Learn more about Fairfax Fiesta.

Family Resource Center

Fairfax County has many resources to offer our families. Click here to learn more.

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

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A Note from Principal Briggs Upcoming Dates

Dear Spring Hill Families,

We had a great week filled with learning and joy! What a fantastic way to end the week with our annual block party. It wonderful seeing so many of you enjoying great food and each other. In preparation for the block party, we held a pep-rally style event for students. Students had the opportunity to show their school spirit, participate in a panther cheer, and hear from their fellow classmates about what it means to be a Spring Hill Panther. It was fantastic!

Monday is a holiday, school will be closed for Yom Kippur. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

 

• Monday, September 25 - Yom Kippur, School Closed
• Monday, October 9 - Student Holiday, Indigenous People's Day
• October 18-Book Fair Ice Cream Social-6-8pm
• Tuesday, October 31-Fall Festival Parade
• Wednesday, November 15-Fall Picture Day

FCPS School Year Calendar for 2023-24

Beginning of the Year Forms & Opt-Outs Parent Consent for Digital Resources

The Digital Resource Parent Consent process is well underway for the 2023-2024 school year.  September 29, 2023, is the due date for submitting the Digital Resource Consent Form, to ensure it falls after Back to School Nights. Parents will be able to submit or change their consent throughout the school year. 

• To see which students still need consent in order to access the digital resources that require parent permission, please check the reports available in the Parent Digital  Consent System (PDCS). Review the Parent Digital Consent System Guide for directions on accessing reports.

Parents are able to opt out their child out of any of the activities listed on this website

 

Kent Gardens ES Boundary Change Information

A boundary study is in process to provide capacity relief to Kent Gardens Elementary School (KGES). The potentially impacted schools include Chesterbrook ES, Franklin Sherman ES, Haycock ES and Churchill Road ES. Currently, scenarios do not include Spring Hill ES, but it is included in the scope, meaning it is possible that a future staff recommendation could include Spring Hill ES. It is important for all school communities to be aware of the study and the ways to stay informed.

 At a community meeting on September 19, the FCPS Facilities Planning Services team presented five boundary change scenarios for an ongoing boundary study.  

 Information about these scenarios, including maps showing impacted neighborhoods, are posted on the Kent Gardens Capacity Challenges webpage. Large maps showing the different scenarios will also be available at our school for review.

 In each of the boundary change scenarios presented:

• The French Immersion program will remain at Kent Gardens Elementary School.

• High school boundaries will not change.

• Middle school boundaries will not change. 

• Neighborhoods may be assigned from one elementary school to another elementary school.

FCPS encourages families to review the information posted to the Kent Gardens Capacity Challenges webpage. You may review the materials and complete the online feedback form until October 4.

 

A Message from PTO NEED TO FIND OUT ABOUT PTO-SPONSORED ACTIVITIES?

Stay informed and don’t miss out on the fun activities that we have planned this year!  Join the PTO  and make sure to subscribe to the scoop email newsletter.

  BOOK FAIR 2022 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Spring Hill PTO's Annual Book Fair is right around the corner, October 16 - 20, 2023.  This year's theme is "Book Fair Wilderness - Get Lost in a Book"!

 

We need your help to:

 

Transform the Large Pod into a Book Fair Wilderness!

Help our Panthers find and purchase their books!

Change the Cafeteria into Ice Cream Central!

Make Family Shopping Night a success!

Click here to sign up for a shift or two! Thank you! Please note: we ask that all volunteers who sign up for cashier shifts attend a fun, informative, easy training session during the week of October 1, 2023, in the school library. 

  BOOK FAIR POSTER CONTEST 

All Spring Hill students are invited to create an original poster using this year's Book Fair theme, "Book Fair Wilderness - Get Lost in a Book!" The grand prize winner will receive a Book Fair gift certificate and have his or her masterpiece printed on a bookmark distributed to everyone at school. There will also be winners for each grade!

Keep your eye out for a flyer in your child’s Thursday folder with more details. The deadline for poster submission is Friday, October 6.

 

Thank you for all of your support and partnership!  Let me know if you have any questions. All my best, Maggie -- Maggie Kuchner VP of Communications Spring Hill Elementary PTO.

🤒When a Student Should Stay Home From School?

September is Attendance Awareness month! Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

As we ease Covid requirements, many families have questions about when students should/should not come to school.  Often times, the symptoms are confusing and requirements for sending your child have changed!

Help your student succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when you should keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher, so that assistance can be provided if needed. Please contact us as soon as you know your child will be absent. 

Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits. 

AAP Information Night Advanced Academic Instruction Meeting Information (AAP)

Mrs. O’Connor will be hosting the first parent information session for families interested in learning more about Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) at Spring Hill Elementary. Please save the date:

Tuesday, September 26th: 5:30-6:30 (Spring Hill Cafeteria)

Parent Information Meeting regarding an Introduction to AAP and an overview of the Continuum of Available Services through Fairfax County Public Schools, and specifically at Spring Hill ES. This information session will be open to all K-6 families and will take place in the Spring Hill Cafeteria.

Any questions can be directed to Erin O’Connor- [email protected]

 

AAP Fall Newsletter Here is a link to the Fall Newsletter from the AAP Office:  Fall Newsletter

 

ArtFest Article for Panther Press  The McLean ArtFest is Sunday, October 1st!

McLean Project for the Arts invites you to celebrate the arts in our community on Sunday, October 1st, from 10 am to 4 pm at McLean Central Park! Eleven Spring Hill students will have their paintings on display at the Children’s Art Walk: Jake B, Tony D, Parker S, Matteo A, Connor E, Prateeksha M, Allison T, Vera L, Laily H, Kailin L, and Aleksa M. In addition, a mural about Spring Hill culture created by last year’s third grade students will also be on display. There will be music, food, fun activities, and artists! For more information, visit mpaart.org.

National Hispanic Heritage Month  

From September 15 to October 15, we recognize and celebrate the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month. 

Fairfax Fiesta Fairfax County's inaugural Hispanic Heritage Celebration, the Fairfax Fiesta, is taking place on Saturday, Sept. 23, from noon to 5 p.m., at the PARC at Tysons (8508 Leesburg Pike). The free event, presented by the Fairfax County Government and Celebrate Fairfax!, aims to provide an extraordinary experience for all ages and backgrounds. Learn more about Fairfax Fiesta.

Blue Star Welcome Week

Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families relocate. Most of these families move to new duty stations, while some transition out of the military and others transition in. Most of these moves take place over the summer, and Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to ensuring our military families feel welcomed and a sense of belonging to their local community. 

Blue Star Welcome Week is a nationwide initiative to ensure military families feel a sense of belonging to their school communities. Fairfax County Public Schools is celebrating and acknowledging Blue Star Welcome Week. Learn more about Blue Star Welcome Week in FCPS.

When: Saturday, September 23 - Sunday, October 1, 2023

Why: Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity to empower military families to thrive as they serve. There are approximately 14,500 military-connected students enrolled in FCPS. Each year, one-third of our military families transition into or out of our district. Blue Star Welcome Week gives schools an opportunity to welcome and connect with their military families. The goal is to create a sense of belonging and ensure that our military families feel celebrated and welcomed into their school communities. 

Family Resource Center

Fairfax County has many resources to offer our families. Click here to learn more.

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

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A Note from Principal Briggs

Dear Spring Hill Families,

It was another wonderful week at Spring Hill! Today, our PTO held their first meeting. We had an amazing turnout. Please join our fabulous PTO to become more involved in our school.

If you use the Kiss & Ride, please keep the following in mind to ensure the safety of our students and keep the line moving:

1. Parents should not be getting out of cars to assist students. Our teachers will assist students if needed. 

2. Please teach your child how to get in and out of the vehicle in a safe manner and enter and exit on the sidewalk side.

3. Do not try to go around other vehicles. There are cones to guide traffic.

4. Please pull up as far as possible in the line to avoid backing up traffic.

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday, September 12th-September 21st-VGA Testing (grades 3-6) More specific dates
• Friday, September 22nd: Block Party BBQ (5:30pm)
• Monday, September 25 - Yom Kippur, School Closed
• Monday, October 9 - Student Holiday

FCPS School Year Calendar for 2023-24

Beginning of the Year Forms & Opt-Outs

For your convenience, we have created a beginning of the check list. Click to access the form. The form contains live links to relevant documents and forms, you will just need to hover over each item for the link to activate.

  Emergency Care & Health Form

The Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE-71) and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health-Related Needs.

For SY23-24, these forms will be required for all students. Enrolling parents/guardians who have a SIS ParentVUE account may submit them electronically by using the Online Verification/Update packet. 

For families without SIS ParentVue accounts, forms can be located in the Back to School packets and on the General Registration Forms page.

Parent Consent for Digital Resources

The Digital Resource Parent Consent process is well underway for the 2023-2024 school year.  September 29, 2023, is the due date for submitting the Digital Resource Consent Form, to ensure it falls after Back to School Nights. Parents will be able to submit or change their consent throughout the school year. 

• To see which students still need consent in order to access the digital resources that require parent permission, please check the reports available in the Parent Digital  Consent System (PDCS). Review the Parent Digital Consent System Guide for directions on accessing reports.

Parents are able to opt out their child out of any of the activities listed on this website

 

Student T-Shirt Order Form

Each student will receive a free T-Shirt to be worn on Field trips and Field day.  Please complete the Order form so we can order a shirt for your student.  Please complete a separate form for each child that attends Spring Hill.

Message from our PTO

Support the Spring Hill PTO and become a PTO Member today.  An active PTO is a successful PTO!  Your $20 PTO membership includes:

• Access to the online Student Directory via AtoZ Connect
• Priority registration and discounts on after-school programs
• Discounts on select PTO-sponsored programs and events

 

8th Annual Back-to-School Block Party

Join us on Friday, September 22, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, for a fun evening with delicious food from Mookie’s BBQ, plus music and games by Bach to Rock. This is a great opportunity to catch up with and meet other families while the kids exchange stories of their summer adventures and plan for a great year ahead.

• Tickets  are $10/person and MUST be purchased in advance; NO TICKETS will be sold at the event.
• Ticket sales close TODAY!

Want to help?  We need volunteers before, during, and after the Block Party to ensure that the evening is a success! For more information and to sign up, visit the Block Party Sign Up Genius 

 

Fall Outside School Activities (OSA) Registration

The PTO is excited to offer a variety of engaging outside-school enrichment programs taught by our talented Spring Hill teachers or external vendors and held before and after school. Part of the proceeds from all OSAs come back to Spring Hill Elementary to fund priority projects for our school!

Fall 2023 Registration  for OSA's will be open through Wednesday, September 20 at 10:00pm. NO REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT DATE.

Don't wait - register today! Class size is limited. Please read the OSA Policies before registering. Registration is open to all students, with priority given to active PTO members (2023-24 dues paid). Join the PTO before registering!

Create/Update Your Online Directory Account!  

The PTO-sponsored Student Directory  is a great way to connect with other Spring Hill families.

An updated directory site  is here for the 2023-2024 school year!  To be able to access the directory, you must visit this year’s site to create a new account (if you’re new to Spring Hill) or update your account (if you are a returning Spring Hill family). AtoZ Connect manages our private online directory for the exclusive use of Spring Hill students, parents and staff.

 

 

Student's Rights & Responsibilities

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. In late June, the School Board approved changes to the SR&R for the 2023-24 school year. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 29.

AAP Information Night Advanced Academic Instruction Meeting Information (AAP)

Mrs. O’Connor will be hosting the first parent information session for families interested in learning more about Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) at Spring Hill Elementary. Please save the date:

Tuesday, September 26th: 5:30-6:30 (Spring Hill Cafeteria)

Parent Information Meeting regarding an Introduction to AAP and an overview of the Continuum of Available Services through Fairfax County Public Schools, and specifically at Spring Hill ES. This information session will be open to all K-6 families and will take place in the Spring Hill Cafeteria.

Any questions can be directed to Erin O’Connor- [email protected]

 

AAP Fall Newsletter Here is a link to the Fall Newsletter from the AAP Office:  Fall Newsletter

 

Attention 5th & 6th Grade Families

We are TJ Investigative Science Outreach, a student-led organization at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. We will be hosting our 11th annual science fair on March 16, 2024 and we would like to invite 5th-8th grade students from your school to participate. Admission to the science fair is completely free. 

Participants will complete a research project of their choice and present at the fair in-person on March 16, 2024. We help students prepare for this fair by holding multiple sessions to teach them important skills in STEM like brainstorming, collecting data, presenting, writing an experiment summary, using statistics, creating an experimental diagram, etc.

Our first interest/brainstorming session is Friday October 6th, 2023 at 6:00 pm. We will be holding this session in-person at TJHSST. During this session we will go over the goals and guidelines of this fair and introduce students to a multitude of project ideas. All interested students should sign up using the form.

Math Counts

Calling all 6th graders interested in Math!  MathCounts Club is coming to Spring Hill!  If your students are interested in competition math, please fill out this interest form by Sunday, September 17, 2023.  For more information about MathCounts, please check out their website: https://www.mathcounts.org/.  We will email the parents who complete the interest forms about the date and time of the Information Session.  Look forward to learning math together!

Calling all Military Families!

We are looking to connect our military families to our community. Please fill out this form if you are a military family.

Family Resource Center

Fairfax County has many resources to offer our families. Click here to learn more.

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

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A Note from Principal Briggs

Dear Spring Hill Families,

Although it was a short week, it was packed full of learning! I continue to be amazed at how special our children are! Standing at the front door of the building is the absolute best part of my day. It is so heartwarming welcoming our students with smiling faces ready to learn.

We had our first lockdown drill on Thursday. I am so proud of our staff and students. We are required to conduct two lockdown drills annually. More information can be found on the Emergency Planning and Crisis Response web page if you would like more information about these drills. Thank you for helping us keep our schools safe.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday, September 12th-September 21st-VGA Testing (grades 3-6) More specific dates
• Friday, September 15th: First PTO meeting (8:45am, Cafeteria)
• Friday, September 22nd: Block Party BBQ (5:30pm)
• Monday, September 25 - Yom Kippur, School Closed
• Monday, October 9 - Student Holiday

FCPS School Year Calendar for 2023-24

Beginning of the Year Forms & Opt-Outs

For your convenience, we have created a beginning of the check list. Click to access the form. The form contains live links to relevant documents and forms, you will just need to hover over each item for the link to activate.

  Emergency Care & Health Form

The Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE-71) and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health-Related Needs.

For SY23-24, these forms will be required for all students. Enrolling parents/guardians who have a SIS ParentVUE account may submit them electronically by using the Online Verification/Update packet. 

For families without SIS ParentVue accounts, forms can be located in the Back to School packets and on the General Registration Forms page.

Parent Consent for Digital Resources

The Digital Resource Parent Consent process is well underway for the 2023-2024 school year.  September 29, 2023, is the due date for submitting the Digital Resource Consent Form, to ensure it falls after Back to School Nights. Parents will be able to submit or change their consent throughout the school year. 

• To see which students still need consent in order to access the digital resources that require parent permission, please check the reports available in the Parent Digital  Consent System (PDCS). Review the Parent Digital Consent System Guide for directions on accessing reports.

o    The consent completion report gives the overall numbers for the school.

o    The consent status report allows teachers and PDCS School Admin to see which students have consent still pending. 

• The Family Communication Toolkit has messages you can use to reach out to parents that have not provided their consent yet. 
• Parents can provide their consent in a variety of ways, through the Parent Digital Consent System, verbally to school staff, or through the printable forms that are posted on the Digital Resource - Parent Consent Hub page.

Opt-Outs

Parents are able to opt out their child out of any of the activities listed on this website

 

Student T-Shirt Order Form

Each student will receive a free T-Shirt to be worn on Field trips and Field day.  Please complete the Order form so we can order a shirt for your student.  Please complete a separate form for each child that attends Spring Hill by September 11th, 2023.  

Message from our PTO https://springhillpto.org/join-the-pto/JOIN THE PTO

Support the Spring Hill PTO and become a PTO Member today.  An active PTO is a successful PTO!  Your $20 PTO membership includes:

• Access to the online Student Directory via AtoZ Connect
• Priority registration and discounts on after-school programs
• Discounts on select PTO-sponsored programs and events

 

8th Annual Back-to-School Block Party

Join us on Friday, September 22, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, for a fun evening with delicious food from Mookie’s BBQ, plus music and games by Bach to Rock. This is a great opportunity to catch up with and meet other families while the kids exchange stories of their summer adventures and plan for a great year ahead.

• Tickets  are $10/person and MUST be purchased in advance; NO TICKETS will be sold at the event.
• Ticket sales close Friday, September 15th.

Want to help?  We need volunteers before, during, and after the Block Party to ensure that the evening is a success! For more information and to sign up, visit the Block Party Sign Up Genius 

 

Fall Outside School Activities (OSA) Registration

The Spring Hill PTO OSA committee has been hard at work securing some fantastic programs for our students. Registration will be live on the PTO Web site next week.  Be sure to sign up for the Scoop Newsletter and join the PTO  to stay up-to-date and well-informed. 

Active PTO Members (with a 2023-24 membership) receive a discount on OSA registration.

Student's Rights & Responsibilities

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. In late June, the School Board approved changes to the SR&R for the 2023-24 school year. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 29.

AAP Information Night Advanced Academic Instruction Meeting Information (AAP)

Mrs. O’Connor will be hosting the first parent information session for families interested in learning more about Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) at Spring Hill Elementary. Please save the date:

Tuesday, September 26th: 5:30-6:30 (Spring Hill Cafeteria)

Parent Information Meeting regarding an Introduction to AAP and an overview of the Continuum of Available Services through Fairfax County Public Schools, and specifically at Spring Hill ES. This information session will be open to all K-6 families and will take place in the Spring Hill Cafeteria.

Any questions can be directed to Erin O’Connor- [email protected]

 

AAP Fall Newsletter Here is a link to the Fall Newsletter from the AAP Office:  Fall Newsletter

 

September 11 National Day of Service

The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, also called Patriot Day, is a chance to reflect and to act in service to others as a way of honoring those who were injured or killed in the terrorist attacks. FCPS acknowledges the loss of life that day, the heroism of our first responders, and the resilience of our country. 

All students are encouraged to participate in service learning as it also supports Portrait of a Graduate attributes, and social and emotional learning skills. Middle and high school students can find out more about service learning by logging into their Naviance account to access x2VOL.

Calling all Military Families!

We are looking to connect our military families to our community. Please fill out this form if you are a military family.

Family Resource Center

Fairfax County has many resources to offer our families. Click here to learn more.

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

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A Note from Principal Briggs

Dear Spring Hill Families,

It was wonderful seeing so many families at Back-to-School Night this week! Our students are excited and ready to learn and we are excited to share all the fabulous learning that is taking place. We hope you all enjoy the long weekend! As a reminder, school is closed Friday, September 1st and Monday, September 4th for Labor Day holiday.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

Upcoming Dates

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• Friday, September 1 and Monday, September 4:  Labor Day Break - No School
• Friday, September 15th: First PTO meeting (8:45am, Cafeteria)
• Friday, September 22nd: Block Party BBQ (5:30pm)
• Monday, September 25 - Yom Kippur, School Closed
• Monday, October 9 - Student Holiday

FCPS School Year Calendar for 2023-24

Beginning of Year Checklist

For your convenience, we have created a beginning of the check list. Click to access the form. The form contains live links to relevant documents and forms, you will just need to hover over each item for the link to activate.

Health Info & Emergency Care Forms

The Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE-71) and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health-Related Needs.

For SY23-24, these forms will be required for all students. Enrolling parents/guardians who have a SIS ParentVUE account may submit them electronically by using the Online Verification/Update packet. 

For families without SIS ParentVue accounts, forms can be located in the Back to School packets and on the General Registration Forms page.

Student T-Shirt Order Form

Each student will receive a free T-Shirt to be worn on Field trips and Field day.  Please complete the Order form so we can order a shirt for your student.  Please complete a separate form for each child that attends Spring Hill by September 5th, 2023.  

Message from our PTO

JOIN THE PTO

Support the Spring Hill PTO and become a PTO Member today.  An active PTO is a successful PTO!  Your $20 PTO membership includes:

• Access to the online Student Directory via AtoZ Connect
• Priority registration and discounts on after-school programs
• Discounts on select PTO-sponsored programs and events

Student's Rights & Responsibilities

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. In late June, the School Board approved changes to the SR&R for the 2023-24 school year. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 29.

Testing Updates iReady Testing (Grades 1-6)

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) adopted iReady assessments as an academic universal screener for all elementary school students in grades 1-6. In addition to the iReady assessment, all elementary school students in grades 1-6 complete the Developmental Spelling Analysis (DSA). 

The purpose of iReady assessments is to identify students who may have gaps in foundational literacy and mathematics skills. iReady tests are also used to measure student progress in reading and mathematics skills. The purpose of the DSA is to measure the development of spelling skills.

The iReady assessment includes a reading test and a mathematics test. In grades 1-3, teachers also assess students’ oral reading fluency to fulfill state testing requirements. Based on test results, some students may require additional assessments to further diagnose specific skills that may need support. 

All students complete iReady and DSA in fall and spring each year. Depending on fall performance, a student may take an assessment again in the winter. iReady and DSA are delivered within the classroom instructional block. Schools set the specific dates for testing in each class. Your student’s teacher or the school test coordinator will share the specific dates scheduled for testing. You can find information about general timing of iReady and DSA testing on the grade level tests webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/student-assessment/grade-level-tests). 

Please contact Daniel Solsberry at [email protected]  (School Testing Coordinator/Assistant Principal) if you have any questions or concerns. 

More information regarding the various assessments throughout the year and dates will be coming in the next few weeks.

  VGA Testing (Grades 3-6)

Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA) is a new test required for students in grades 3-8. The state legislature introduced this requirement to measure student growth and progress within the school year in reading and mathematics. 

For fall 2022, VGA will address content that was taught in the previous school year. The purpose of this fall’s VGA is to identify potential learning gaps resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no “passing” or “failing” outcome for the VGA. Results will provide a starting point to measure growth and will offer information about areas of strength and areas for growth in reading and mathematics.

Students enrolled in grades 3-8 will generally take an assessment in both reading and mathematics. Here are the dates for the VGA assessments in Grades 3-6. Click here to access the Parent Notification Letter.

VGA Schedule

Raising a Kid Who Can - Parent Event

The Safe Community Coalition, in partnership with the Temple Rodef Shalom, is proud to host the authors of Raising A Kid Who Can, an event that is sure to help parents - and kids - start the new school year off strong!

Learn from a child psychiatrist, a parent psychologist, and a child therapist who have spent years distilling the latest parenting science and best practices to answer the complex question: Based on all that modern science has to offer, what are the most important things I should try to do in raising my kid? 

This meet the authors event takes place Wed, Sept 13th at Temple Rodef Shalom (2100 Westmoreland St.). The Presentation and Q&A is 7-8:30 pm with a Book Signing immediately afterward. Books will be available for sale at the event from bookseller Politics and Prose.

More info and registration for this FREE event can be found on the Safe Community Coalition website: https://mcleanscc.org.

 

Langley Dance Clinic Join the Scouts!

Cub Scouts is a year-round family program designed for Boys and Girls in K through 5th grade. Spring Hill’s Pack 1144 provides a lively Cub Scouting experience with activities that capture the interest of youth and often include the entire family – family scouting.

Our Cubs learn essential skills and enjoy outdoor activities, leadership and character building, community involvement, service projects and stewardship of the environment. Make Friends. Earn Badges. Take Hikes. Launch Rockets. Race Pinewood Derby Cars. Roast Marshmallows. Help Others.

Discover Trails. Build Character. Play Games. Gain Confidence. Laugh. Camp Out. Work Together. Learn. If you have a K-5th grader interested in finding out more about cub scouts, you can check out our website and if interested in finding out more / when you should stop by to check us out… please email [email protected].

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A Note from Principal Briggs

Dear Spring Hill Families,

We had a fabulous first week of school. It was so wonderful seeing all of our new and returning students as they came into the building. Students have been learning routines and excited to learn! We look forward to seeing you at our Back To School Night on Tuesday.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday, August 29 - Back to School Night – (6:00-8:00pm)
  • Session 1- 6:00-6:45pm
  • Session 2- 7:00-7:45pm
• Two identical sessions will be offered for families with multiple students attending Spring Hill
• Friday, September 1 and Monday, September 4:  Labor Day Break - No School
• Friday, September 15th: First PTO meeting (8:45am, Cafeteria)
• Friday, September 22nd (Save the Date)-Block Party
  • More information coming soon!
• Monday, September 25 - Yom Kippur, School Closed
• Monday, October 9 - Student Holiday

FCPS School Year Calendar for 2023-24

Beginning of Year Checklist

For your convenience, we have created a beginning of the check list. Click to access the form. The form contains live links to relevant documents and forms, you will just need to hover over each item for the link to activate.

Message from our PTO

JOIN THE PTO

Support the Spring Hill PTO and become a PTO Member today.  An active PTO is a successful PTO!  Your $20 PTO membership includes:

• Access to the online Student Directory via AtoZ Connect
• Priority registration and discounts on after-school programs
• Discounts on select PTO-sponsored programs and events

Student's Rights & Responsibilities

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. In late June, the School Board approved changes to the SR&R for the 2023-24 school year. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 29.

Raising a Kid Who Can - Parent Event

The Safe Community Coalition, in partnership with the Temple Rodef Shalom, is proud to host the authors of Raising A Kid Who Can, an event that is sure to help parents - and kids - start the new school year off strong!

Learn from a child psychiatrist, a parent psychologist, and a child therapist who have spent years distilling the latest parenting science and best practices to answer the complex question: Based on all that modern science has to offer, what are the most important things I should try to do in raising my kid? 

This meet the authors event takes place Wed, Sept 13th at Temple Rodef Shalom (2100 Westmoreland St.). The Presentation and Q&A is 7-8:30 pm with a Book Signing immediately afterward. Books will be available for sale at the event from bookseller Politics and Prose.

More info and registration for this FREE event can be found on the Safe Community Coalition website: https://mcleanscc.org.

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Meet our Family Liason

My name is Maryam Malik, and I am the new Family Liaison this year at Spring Hill. My family and I have been a part of the Spring Hill community since 2012, when we moved here from Kansas because of my husband’s new job. My oldest child, who is now a high school senior at Langley, started at Spring Hill in first grade, followed by our middle schooler and now the youngest of three who is a 5th grader here.

 I started out as a classroom parent volunteer; signing up for field trips, class parties, being a room parent and basically helping with anything that the teachers may need. It was a good way of connecting with the community and thus being actively involved in my children’s academic careers. Spring Hill is a well-rounded experience for not only the children that enter as students but also for their families.

PTO offers many after school activities to further enrich students’ lives. Furthermore, there are social events like back-to-school night, a block party, ice cream social, bingo night, funfair and other events that serve to bring families together as a community. PTO organizes gatherings that ensure that everyone thrives. All funds raised as a result of community events are given back to the school.

Please reach out with any questions about volunteering in the school and/or information about how you can be involved and how we can support your family.

Have a successful 2023-2024 school year!

 

Maryam Malik

Tel:     703-506-3400

Email: [email protected]

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A Note from Principal Briggs

Dear Spring Hill Families,

My apologies, there was an error in my previous newsletter. Our school hours are 8:50 AM to 3:35 PM

Our doors will open on Monday at 8:30 AM. School officially begins at 8:50 AM. As students enter the building, they will be directed and/or escorted by designated school staff to their classrooms. School dismissal is at 3:35 PM. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

Upcoming Dates

• Monday, August 21 - First Day of School - arrival time is 8:30 a.m.  Classes begin at 8:50 a.m. (Bus routes and timing will be announced in August)  
  • Boo Hoo Brunch (hosted by the PTO)-8:45am-Cafeteria
    Families our our Kindergarten Panther Cubs are invited to come together in the cafeteria so share the joy maybe a few tears as your cubs begin elementary school. Please enter through door #2.
• Tuesday, August 29 - Back to School Night – (6:00-8:00pm)
  • Session 1- 6:00-6:45pm
  • Session 2- 7:00-7:45pm
• Two identical sessions will be offered for families with multiple students attending Spring Hill
• Friday, September 1 and Monday, September 4:  Labor Day Break - No School
• Friday, September 22nd (Save the Date)-Block Party
• More information coming soon!

FCPS School Year Calendar for 2023-24

Beginning of Year Checklist

For your convenience, we have created a beginning of the check list. Click to access the form. The form contains live links to relevant documents and forms, you will just need to hover over each item for the link to activate.

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures

One of the most important things we do at Spring Hill is to ensure the safety of students, families, and staff during arrival and dismissal.  Below are the procedures for our school community. Please make sure to read them carefully and follow established routes for the safety of all!

During arrival and dismissal, the entrance to the bus lanes in the front of the school and the parking lot to the left of the school (by the stop light) are closed to ensure the safety of our students. 

It’s important to note that Kiss & Ride takes time. Plan thoughtfully and arrive in a timely manner to ensure your child arrives at school to begin his/her school day on time. The Kiss & Ride procedures are as follows:

Kiss and Ride arrival instructions

Enter the Kiss & Ride lane from Lewinsville Road. Loop around the school’s parking lot and follow the directions of staff. You will be directed to pull forward and a staff member will open the door for your child when it’s time to be released from the car. Your child should be seated on the passenger side of the car as they will exit from the right side only. Parents must stay in their vehicles at all times. Kiss & Ride cars will exit right onto Lewinsville Road.

Kiss and Ride dismissal instructions

Enter the Kiss & Ride lane from Lewinsville Road and loop around the school’s parking lot and follow the directions from staff. You will be directed to pull forward. Please have displayed your kiss and ride number on the passenger side front window. A staff member will call your child(ren). Students will then enter the vehicle from the passenger side of the car.

Kiss & Ride numbers are given to every family regardless of whether it is used or not. Numbers were given out during Open House and will be sent home to those families who were unable to attend. All teachers will have access to the numbers and can assist you if you don’t know your child’s number. 

Please remember to not pass cars in the Kiss & Ride lane.

Please refer to the Kiss & Ride map below:

Walkers

Walkers will enter Door 7 and exit the building using Doors 6, 7 & 8 at Spring HIll Elementary on the back of the building.  Kindergarten students will be dismissed from door 7 only, first grade will be released outside Door 8 and the remaining students will exit using door 6. These doors are all located in the same area.(see map). Parking is available at Spring Hill Rec center. All students must be escorted when crossing the street.

Bus Riders

Bus riders received route information directly from FCPS Transportation the week of August 16 via their Parent Vue accounts. During the first week of school, staff members will be posted in the hallways in the morning to direct students to their rooms and in the afternoon to help children find their buses at the end of the day. Please help us by ensuring that your child knows their bus number. 

Bus riders will enter and exit the building using door 1. Students will be dismissed from class upon bus arrival. 

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A Note from Principal Briggs

Dear Spring Hill Families,

What a fabulous Open House yesterday! I can't tell you the joy that I felt as we welcomed all of our Panther families into the building. So exciting! 

Our doors will open on Monday at 8:30 AM. School officially begins at 8:50 AM. As students enter the building, they will be directed and/or escorted by designated school staff to their classrooms. School dismissal is at 3:50 PM. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

Upcoming Dates

• Monday, August 21 - First Day of School - arrival time is 8:30 a.m.  Classes begin at 8:50 a.m. (Bus routes and timing will be announced in August)  
  • Boo Hoo Brunch (hosted by the PTO)-8:45am-Cafeteria
    Families our our Kindergarten Panther Cubs are invited to come together in the cafeteria so share the joy maybe a few tears as your cubs begin elementary school. Please enter through door #2.
• Tuesday, August 29 - Back to School Night – (6:00-8:00pm)
  • Session 1- 6:00-6:45pm
  • Session 2- 7:00-7:45pm
• Two identical sessions will be offered for families with multiple students attending Spring Hill
• Friday, September 1 and Monday, September 4:  Labor Day Break - No School
• Friday, September 22nd (Save the Date)-Block Party
• More information coming soon!

FCPS School Year Calendar for 2023-24

Beginning of Year Checklist

For your convenience, we have created a beginning of the check list. Click to access the form. The form contains live links to relevant documents and forms, you will just need to hover over each item for the link to activate.

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures

One of the most important things we do at Spring Hill is to ensure the safety of students, families, and staff during arrival and dismissal.  Below are the procedures for our school community. Please make sure to read them carefully and follow established routes for the safety of all!

During arrival and dismissal, the entrance to the bus lanes in the front of the school and the parking lot to the left of the school (by the stop light) are closed to ensure the safety of our students. 

It’s important to note that Kiss & Ride takes time. Plan thoughtfully and arrive in a timely manner to ensure your child arrives at school to begin his/her school day on time. The Kiss & Ride procedures are as follows:

Kiss and Ride arrival instructions

Enter the Kiss & Ride lane from Lewinsville Road. Loop around the school’s parking lot and follow the directions of staff. You will be directed to pull forward and a staff member will open the door for your child when it’s time to be released from the car. Your child should be seated on the passenger side of the car as they will exit from the right side only. Parents must stay in their vehicles at all times. Kiss & Ride cars will exit right onto Lewinsville Road.

Kiss and Ride dismissal instructions

Enter the Kiss & Ride lane from Lewinsville Road and loop around the school’s parking lot and follow the directions from staff. You will be directed to pull forward. Please have displayed your kiss and ride number on the passenger side front window. A staff member will call your child(ren). Students will then enter the vehicle from the passenger side of the car.

Kiss & Ride numbers are given to every family regardless of whether it is used or not. Numbers were given out during Open House and will be sent home to those families who were unable to attend. All teachers will have access to the numbers and can assist you if you don’t know your child’s number. 

Please remember to not pass cars in the Kiss & Ride lane.

Please refer to the Kiss & Ride map below:

Walkers

Walkers will enter Door 7 and exit the building using Doors 6, 7 & 8 at Spring HIll Elementary on the back of the building.  Kindergarten students will be dismissed from door 7 only, first grade will be released outside Door 8 and the remaining students will exit using door 6. These doors are all located in the same area.(see map). Parking is available at Spring Hill Rec center. All students must be escorted when crossing the street.

Bus Riders

Bus riders received route information directly from FCPS Transportation the week of August 16 via their Parent Vue accounts. During the first week of school, staff members will be posted in the hallways in the morning to direct students to their rooms and in the afternoon to help children find their buses at the end of the day. Please help us by ensuring that your child knows their bus number. 

Bus riders will enter and exit the building using door 1. Students will be dismissed from class upon bus arrival. 

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A Note from Principal Briggs

Dear Spring Hill Families,

We look forward to seeing all of our students and families at our Open House today from 9am-10:30am followed by popsicles with the Principals at 10:30am on the back playground. 

 

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

Upcoming Dates Summer Office Hours ~ 8:00am – 1:00pm (and by appointment)

• Thursday, August 17th  - Open House 9:00-10:30 a.m.
• All students are invited to meet their teacher and see their classroom.
• School Supplies ordered through Sprout will be delivered to your child's classroom before Open House.
• 10:30am-11:00am-Popsicles with the Principals on the Playground.
• Monday, August 21 - First Day of School - arrival time is 8:30 a.m.  Classes begin at 8:50 a.m. (Bus routes and timing will be announced in August)  
• Tuesday, August 29 - Back to School Night – (6:00-8:00pm)
  • Session 1- 6:00-6:45pm
  • Session 2- 7:00-7:45pm
• Two identical sessions will be offered for families with multiple students attending Spring Hill

• Friday, September 1 and Monday, September 4:  Labor Day Break - No School
• Friday, September 22nd (Save the Date)-Block Party
• More information coming soon!

FCPS School Year Calendar for 2023-24

SIS ParentVUE

The Department of Information Technology (DIT) and Office of Student Registration are excited to announce that parents can now update student information online using the Online Verification Update Packet (OVU). Parents can conveniently update phone numbers, emergency contacts, health conditions, and immunization dates for students in grades K-12. Accessible through SIS ParentVUE, the online update feature streamlines registration, improves efficiency, and enhances the digital experience for parents and staff.

 

Click here for more information on how to register or activate your ParentVUE account.

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A Note from Principal Briggs

Dear Spring Hill Families,

We have been busy getting the building and classrooms ready for students to return to school! We look forward to meeting our Kindergarten Panther Cubs on Friday for their playdate and Jump Start session. 

We are looking for some classroom monitors to assist with monitoring students while students are working on a computerized reading program. If you would like to earn a little extra money and spend a few hours between 1pm-3pm in the afternoons at Spring Hill, please contact Boutia Pourhashemi at [email protected]  and apply online.

 

We are looking forward to seeing you all next week!

 

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

Upcoming Dates Summer Office Hours ~ 8:00am – 1:00pm (and by appointment)

• Friday, August 11th (9am) - Kindergarten playdate and Jumpstart to Kindergarten
• Kindergarten families should have received an email with information about the playdate and signing up for JumpStart. Please email Mrs. Andriko at  [email protected]  for more information.
• Tuesday, August 15th- By 5pm-Class Placements will be emailed out to families.
• Wednesday, August 16th (6pm) – New Family Orientation
• New families are invited to come to the Spring Hill Cafeteria at 6pm to learn more about the school and receive a tour.
• Thursday, August 17th  - Open House 9:00-10:30 a.m.
• All students are invited to meet their teacher and see their classroom.
• School Supplies ordered through Sprout will be delivered to your child's classroom before Open House.
• Monday, August 21 - First Day of School - arrival time is 8:30 a.m.  Classes begin at 8:50 a.m. (Bus routes and timing will be announced in August)  
• Tuesday, August 29 - Back to School Night – (6:00-8:00pm)
  • Session 1- 6:00-6:45pm
  • Session 2- 7:00-7:45pm
• Two identical sessions will be offered for families with multiple students attending Spring Hill

• Friday, September 1 and Monday, September 4:  Labor Day Break - No School
• Friday, September 22nd (Save the Date)-Block Party
• More information coming soon!

FCPS School Year Calendar for 2023-24

SIS ParentVUE

The Department of Information Technology (DIT) and Office of Student Registration are excited to announce that parents can now update student information online using the Online Verification Update Packet (OVU). Parents can conveniently update phone numbers, emergency contacts, health conditions, and immunization dates for students in grades K-12. Accessible through SIS ParentVUE, the online update feature streamlines registration, improves efficiency, and enhances the digital experience for parents and staff.

 

Click here for more information on how to register or activate your ParentVUE account.

Summer Reading

As we finish up the 2022-23 school year, the most important thing you can do for your brain this summer is to KEEP READING! All Panthers are encouraged to fill out their Summer Reading “Shelfies” with anything they read this summer. All students and staff who hand one in will receive a prize in the fall! Please see the Spring Hill Summer Reading Website for more information on the shelfie, other summer reading programs (including the Fairfax County Public Library one that could earn you 2 free Nationals tickets), book lists, e-books, and other fun things to do. Students will need to be logged into their fcpsschools.net account to access the website. Hard copies of the “Shelfie” will be distributed next week. However, here is a link for your convenience (you must be sigend into your FCPS google account), We look forward to hearing about everything you read over the summer! Mrs. DeVylder 

Take Tutor.com on the Road!

Tutor.com continues to be available to all students, at no cost, to continue summer learning. Visit the Summer Access Tutor.com webpage for more information on how to access the online service throughout the summer. 

Summer Technology Access

Students will continue to have access to the many programs available on the Spring Hill Student Links/Digital Resources page over the summer, including Reflex Math. Please be aware of times where intermittent interruptions may occur for updates and maintenance. In addition, student access to many of our FCPS programs will continue to be available over the summer. These include MyOn, and PebbleGo, as well as Clever programs such as Wixie, and ST Math. Students may make use of their fcpsschools.net Google accounts, including any content saved in their Google Drive as long as they remain a student in FCPS.

We highly encourage that you use Reflex Math routinely over the summer. This will help your student keep up their numeracy skills. 

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A Note from Principal Briggs

Dear Spring Hill Families,

I hope you all are having a safe and wonderful summer. I am thrilled and excited to be the new principal of Spring Hill Elementary School!  As you may or may not know, Spring Hill has been a second home to me ever since I became a student as a kindergartener. I was a student teacher, classroom teacher, technology specialist, parent and assistant principal at Spring Hill. I am honored to be principal of the school that has always made me feel safe and has given me a true sense of belonging. My goal will be to ensure that every student and family feels the same way. This is going to be an amazing year!

Please see the important Back-To-School dates below.

Upcoming Dates Summer Office Hours ~ 8:00am – 1:00pm (and by appointment)

• Friday, August 11th (9am) - Kindergarten playdate and Jumpstart to Kindergarten
• Kindergarten families should have received an email with information about the playdate and signing up for JumpStart. Please email Mrs. Andriko at  [email protected]  for more information.
• Wednesday, August 16th (6pm) – New Family Orientation
• New families are invited to come to the Spring Hill Cafeteria at 6pm to learn more about the school and receive a tour.
• Thursday, August 17th  - Open House 9:00-10:30 a.m.
• All students are invited to meet their teacher and see their classroom.
• Monday, August 21 - First Day of School - arrival time is 8:30 a.m.  Classes begin at 8:50 a.m. (Bus routes and timing will be announced in August)  
• Tuesday, August 29 - Back to School Night – (6:00-8:00pm)
  • Session 1- 6:00-6:45pm
  • Session 2- 7:00-7:45pm
• Two identical sessions will be offered for families with multiple students attending Spring Hill

• Friday, September 1 and Monday, September 4:  Labor Day Break - No School
• Friday, September 22nd (Save the Date)-Block Party
• More information coming soon!

FCPS School Year Calendar for 2023-24

Student Monitors needed Spring Hill Elementary Hourly, $16.85 per Hour

Description: Provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.

Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; and has general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.

To Apply: Interested applicants should send their resume to Boutia Pourhashemi at [email protected]  and apply online.

Summer Reading

As we finish up the 2022-23 school year, the most important thing you can do for your brain this summer is to KEEP READING! All Panthers are encouraged to fill out their Summer Reading “Shelfies” with anything they read this summer. All students and staff who hand one in will receive a prize in the fall! Please see the Spring Hill Summer Reading Website for more information on the shelfie, other summer reading programs (including the Fairfax County Public Library one that could earn you 2 free Nationals tickets), book lists, e-books, and other fun things to do. Students will need to be logged into their fcpsschools.net account to access the website. Hard copies of the “Shelfie” will be distributed next week. However, here is a link for your convenience (you must be sigend into your FCPS google account), We look forward to hearing about everything you read over the summer! Mrs. DeVylder 

Take Tutor.com on the Road!

Tutor.com continues to be available to all students, at no cost, to continue summer learning. Visit the Summer Access Tutor.com webpage for more information on how to access the online service throughout the summer. 

Summer Technology Access

Students will continue to have access to the many programs available on the Spring Hill Student Links/Digital Resources page over the summer, including Reflex Math. Please be aware of times where intermittent interruptions may occur for updates and maintenance. In addition, student access to many of our FCPS programs will continue to be available over the summer. These include MyOn, and PebbleGo, as well as Clever programs such as Wixie, and ST Math. Students may make use of their fcpsschools.net Google accounts, including any content saved in their Google Drive as long as they remain a student in FCPS.

We highly encourage that you use Reflex Math routinely over the summer. This will help your student keep up their numeracy skills. 

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