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Important Dates:

Jan 30   Beginning of 3rd Quarter 

Feb 10   Early Release Monday- Dismissal at 12:55 PM

Feb 17   No School- Presidents' Day

Feb 18   SLES Class Photo Day

Feb 27   Spelling Bee

🐬Message from Our Principal, Mr. Morris

As we end the second quarter of school, I wanted to make sure we continue to highlight our successes as a school community and celebrate the positives. Check out Stratford Landing’s “Top 10” List. What makes your top ten list for Stratford Landing? Let us know if we missed anything on our list!

https://stratfordlandinges.fcps.edu/10-things-makes-stratford-landing-special

📗Volunteers Needed in the Library!

A maker space in the SLES library is going to be built with some of the funds raised from the book fair. Our librarian, Ms. Gresham, could really use volunteers in the library to help make this happen along with helping with check outs, returns, shelving books...the list goes on.  Please email Ms. Gresham at [email protected] with any questions or use the following link to sign up for a time to volunteer  https://signup.com/go/YQPzMuf

📃Lexia Parent Reports

In the upcoming 2nd Quarter Progress Report envelopes, you will receive a parent copy of your child’s Lexia Skills Report. The purpose of this report is to share information about the progress your student is making in Lexia. Lexia Reading (CORE5 and PowerUp) is our computer program designed to supplement literacy instruction and it is just one component of the literacy block. This report will contain your student’s progress since they started using Lexia. It is a snapshot of the different levels they have completed. For clarification, you will see - Rate and Accuracy. Rate tells the speed that students go through each task. Accuracy tells how correct (high, medium, low) they were on a task. Please remember we are in the 3rd year of implementation of the Lexia Reading computer program and so you may note some discrepancies. Therefore, the data from the 2024-2025 school year is most beneficial for informing instructional next steps and that is our focus.

Please keep an eye out for a FAQ sheet in your student's newsletter from their teachers or contact Ms.Liz Wegner, Reading Specialist ([email protected]) with any questions you may have.

🔍Lost & Found Do you have any missing sweatshirts, jackets, water bottles, or lunch bags? Please take a moment to ask your child to check the Lost & Found station set in front of the office for any missing items! 🐝 SLES Spelling Bee Thursday, Feb. 27th at 6pm 

Join us for the annual Spelling Bee this February! The Bee will be schoolwide, with all students participating the evening of Feb. 27th. Please use the link to sign your student(s) up and please also consider volunteering to help make this Bee great! Registration will close: Feb. 14th at 8pm.

https://forms.gle/eYEnL4BdzAHesaZ77

👟Exciting Opportunity! Join the Girls on the Run Program: Coaches Needed!

Dear SLES Community

We are thrilled to announce that the Girls on the Run program is coming to us this Spring. Girls on the Run is a non-profit organization designed to empower girls by using running as a tool to build social, emotional, and physical skills through interactive lessons and activities and ends with a celebratory 5K race at the end of the season. It is considered more than just a running program, focusing on life skills development through a supportive community environment.

The program will be held after school at Stratford Landing Elementary and we are seeking volunteers to join us as coaches for the upcoming season. Practices will be held twice a week for one hour each day. Ideally, we’d love to have 4-6 coaches. If you’re only available for one practice day instead of two, our site coordinator can work with you (coaches can be assigned to one practice day and another set of coaches assigned to the other practice day).

 

Season Details:

March 3rd-May 19th

• 4:15-5:15pm on Monday and Tuesday. Please note these practice days are still tentative
• 5K Weekend: May 17 or 18 (dates and locations are tentative)

 

If you’re interested in becoming a coach for the upcoming season, reach out to Michelle Jones, our site coordinator and former SLES teacher. Please contact her by January 28th with your interest and details. Below is her contact information:

• (757)-839-5484
• [email protected]

 

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our SLES students!

 

Best,

Michelle Jones

📝Tutoring Resource: Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors offers a variety of free services to all FCPS students: on-demand chat tutoring, live group classes, essay review, college and career ready resources, and assessment and self-study resources.  These are all free and students automatically have access to these services through Clever.  For the “on-demand chat tutoring,” tutors are matched with students based on their subject of choice and can work through homework problems or a review for an upcoming test with the tutor providing visual problem solving.  This would not be a consistent tutor as it functions more like open office hours where students can drop in at any time and work with one of the tutors that are currently available. 

Here are some resources that might be helpful:

• Overview of Varsity Tutors- FCPS Page
• Overview of Varsity Tutors- Varsity Tutor Page

Family Resource Center Webinars

The Family Resource Center offers a wide range of webinars helpful for families. The next webinar will be on February 7th and will be discussing effective strategies at home with children in upper elementary. Please click HERE to register for the 2/7 webinar.

For more information, please visit Family Resource Center Webinars

❄️Winter Weather

Please watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made. FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

 

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

 

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing or food, please contact our family liaison below:

Haruka Hopp (Family Liaison)

[email protected]

703-619-3690

 

You can also call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

📱Student Cell Phone Use and Family Texts

As a reminder, FCPS has an off and away cell phone policy. Additionally, Smartwatches with texting features should be disabled during the school day. Families should not text their child during the school day. Please, we need your help and support enforcing our policy. In some instances, families are texting information, such as how a child should dismiss and go home, to their child and not communicating with our front office. This can create confusion for our staff during school dismissal and can impact student safety. Please adhere to FCPS policy and do not text your child during the school day. Share with your child there should be not text communication from them during the school day. Families should contact the front office with any emergencies or if you have a need to connect with your child during the school day. It is important this policy is followed.

Programs in the Community Fairfax County Park Authority Spring & Summer Break Day Camps 

The Fairfax County Park Authority offers a large selection of spring and summer break day camps for kids aged 3-16. Registration for these camps starts Tuesday, February 4th or Thursday, February 6th, at 9:00 a.m., depending on the location of the camp. Find the location lists here. Create or update/recover your account prior to February 3 at 9:00pm.  Many popular camps fill up quickly! Please check the camp website for the most updated information and contact the camps team at [email protected] with additional questions. Summer camps are scheduled for the newly renovated Mount Vernon Rec Center.

📖FCFT Reading Opens the World Event

 Fairfax County Federation of Teachers (FCFT) will be holding Reading Opens the World event at the Lorton Community Center on Saturday, February 8th from 10 AM- 2 PM. They will be giving away over 30,000 books to the Fairfax Community, with up to 10 books for each student and 50 books for each educator to add to their classroom library!

Kindergarten Readiness Program

Please register for the Kindergarten Readiness Program if you're interested in learning more about Fairfax County Public Schools, Teacher/ Parent Dialogue, and how to register for School Age Child Care (SACC). 

Parent Project- Loving SolutionsFamily Workshop-Loving Solutions

Loving Solutions is a FREE 10-week family workshop for families with 5-10 year old children. The workshop will provides tips on how you can create a space of harmony at home to help families support strong-willed children in a positive and loving way.

To learn more about Loving Solutions, please visit Loving Solutions – Parent Project. Please click HERE to register.

Lunar New Year Celebration Event

There will be a Lunar New Year Celebration Event on Saturday, February 8 from 6-8 PM at the Twin Lakes Golf Course. There will be live performances, dazzling demonstrations, and foods from local food trucks. 

For more details, please visit Lunar New Year Celebration.

⚽LMVSC Flag Football & Soccer 

LMVSC is a local non-profit organization that provides fun and affordable soccer programs for kids in our community. They are currently registering kids for their flag football and recreational soccer program. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

They also offer financial aid to ensure that every child has the opportunity to participate.

Please contact Ms. Jennifer Deems at [email protected] from LMVSC for any questions you may have regarding this opportunity.

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Important Dates:

Jan 28   End of 2nd Quarter

Jan 29   No School- Student Holiday/ Teacher Workday, Lunar New Year

Jan 30   Beginning of 3rd Quarter 

Feb 17   No School- Presidents' Day

Feb 27   Spelling Bee

Message from Our Librarian, Ms. Gresham

Greetings from the library.  I am excited to announce that we will be building a maker space at SLES with some of the funds we raised from the book fair.  We could really use volunteers in the library to help make this happen, help students with check out, shelve books...The list goes on.  Please email Ms. Gresham at [email protected] with any questions or use the following link to sign up for a time to volunteer  https://signup.com/go/YQPzMuf

🐝 SLES Spelling Bee Thursday, Feb. 27th at 6pm 🐝

Join us for the annual Spelling Bee this February! The Bee will be schoolwide, with all students participating the evening of Feb. 27th. Please use the link to sign your student(s) up and please also consider volunteering to help make this Bee great! Registration will close: Feb. 14th at 8pm.

https://forms.gle/eYEnL4BdzAHesaZ77

Exciting Opportunity! Join the Girls on the Run Program: Coaches Needed!

Dear SLES Community

We are thrilled to announce that the Girls on the Run program is coming to us this Spring. Girls on the Run is a non-profit organization designed to empower girls by using running as a tool to build social, emotional, and physical skills through interactive lessons and activities and ends with a celebratory 5K race at the end of the season. It is considered more than just a running program, focusing on life skills development through a supportive community environment.

The program will be held after school at Stratford Landing Elementary and we are seeking volunteers to join us as coaches for the upcoming season. Practices will be held twice a week for one hour each day. Ideally, we’d love to have 4-6 coaches. If you’re only available for one practice day instead of two, our site coordinator can work with you (coaches can be assigned to one practice day and another set of coaches assigned to the other practice day).

 

Season Details:

March 3rd-May 19th

• 4:15-5:15pm on Monday and Tuesday. Please note these practice days are still tentative
• 5K Weekend: May 17 or 18 (dates and locations are tentative)

 

If you’re interested in becoming a coach for the upcoming season, reach out to Michelle Jones, our site coordinator and former SLES teacher. Please contact her by January 28th with your interest and details. Below is her contact information:

• (757)-839-5484
• [email protected]

 

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our SLES students!

 

Best,

Michelle Jones

Family Resource Center Webinars

The Family Resource Center offers a wide range of webinars helpful for families. The next webinar will be on February 7th and will be discussing effective strategies at home with children in upper elementary. Please see the flyer below for more details.

Winter Weather

Please watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made. FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

 

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

 

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing or food, please contact our family liaison below:

Haruka Hopp (Family Liaison)

[email protected]

703-619-3690

 

You can also call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Student Cell Phone Use and Family Texts

As a reminder, FCPS has an off and away cell phone policy. Additionally, Smartwatches with texting features should be disabled during the school day. Families should not text their child during the school day. Please, we need your help and support enforcing our policy. In some instances, families are texting information, such as how a child should dismiss and go home, to their child and not communicating with our front office. This can create confusion for our staff during school dismissal and can impact student safety. Please adhere to FCPS policy and do not text your child during the school day. Share with your child there should be not text communication from them during the school day. Families should contact the front office with any emergencies or if you have a need to connect with your child during the school day. It is important this policy is followed.

Programs in the Community

 

Youth Basketball Night TOMORROW!

The Youth Basketball Night hosted by the West Potomac Boys Basketball will be tomorrow Friday, January 24th. Please join and cheer on your Wolverines!

Chinese New Year Festival

Asian Community Service Center, a non profit organization, will be hosting their annual Chinese New Year Festival on January 25th, Saturday from 10am-5:30pm.

Since 2008, the Asian Community Service Center (ACSC) has endeavored to spread the spirit of traditional Chinese culture and values to our diverse community in Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland by holding an annual Festival right before the Chinese New Year.

There will be traditional dragon and lion dance,classical and ethnic folk dances, dances, musical instruments and vocals, arts and crafts, children’s games, as well as ethnic cuisines. Children learn a little Chinese and how to play Chinese games. At past events, some lucky children even learned how to do the dragon dance!

Please see the flyer below for more deails.

Kindergarten Readiness Program

Please register for the Kindergarten Readiness Program if you're interested in learning more about Fairfax County Public Schools, Teacher/ Parent Dialogue, and how to register for School Age Child Care (SACC). 

LMVSC Flag Football & Soccer 

LMVSC is a local non-profit organization that provides fun and affordable soccer programs for kids in our community. They are currently registering kids for their flag football and recreational soccer program. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

They also offer financial aid to ensure that every child has the opportunity to participate.

Please contact Ms. Jennifer Deems at [email protected] from LMVSC for any questions you may have regarding this opportunity.

8484 Riverside Road Alexandria, Virginia 22308 | Main Office: 703-619-3600
Attendance: 703-619-3636 | Web | Twitter

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Important Dates:

Jan 16   Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night

Jan 17   Stratford Landing Appreciation Day- Wear School Colors!

Jan 20   No School- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Inauguration Day

Jan 28   End of 2nd Quarter

Jan 29   No School- Student Holiday/ Teacher Workday, Lunar New Year

Jan 30   Beginning of 3rd Quarter 

Thank You to Our SLES Building Team!!! Thank you so much to our wonderful SLES Building Team for all their hard efforts in taking such good care of Stratford Landing during the break ensuring safety for everyone! Tomorrow is Stratford Landing Appreciation Day!

Tomorrow is Schoolwide Spirit Day, "Stratford Landing Appreciation Day"!

Dress in SLES spirit wear and other fun swag and SLES school colors (green, blue, white)! Let's get creative and show our school spirit!

Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night

For families with rising 7th graders, this is a reminder that TONIGHT is the  Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night. This will be an informative event where you can hear about the 7th grade curriculum and the electives available. 

SLES After School Clubs Winter Clubs start this week, but it’s not too late to enroll! The following clubs still have space available!

 

Wednesdays:

Chess

https://chessacademy.com/products/stratford-landing-elementary-chess-club

 

Thursdays:

Lego https://starbrightenrichment.jumbula.com/Winter2025/JrStructuralEngineeringwithLEGOBricksStratfordLandingThursdays

 

PianoLab

https://studentslovepianolab.com/stratford/

 

Mudskippers

https://www.hisawyer.com/mudskippers-pottery/schedules/activity-set/1170021

 

All clubs are directly after school and pick-up is at 5:10 at the school front door.

Student Cell Phone Use and Family Texts

As a reminder, FCPS has an off and away cell phone policy. Additionally, Smartwatches with texting features should be disabled during the school day. Families should not text their child during the school day. Please, we need your help and support enforcing our policy. In some instances, families are texting information, such as how a child should dismiss and go home, to their child and not communicating with our front office. This can create confusion for our staff during school dismissal and can impact student safety. Please adhere to FCPS policy and do not text your child during the school day. Share with your child there should be not text communication from them during the school day. Families should contact the front office with any emergencies or if you have a need to connect with your child during the school day. It is important this policy is followed.

Winter Weather

Please watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made. FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

 

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

 

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing or food, please contact our family liaison below:

Haruka Hopp (Family Liaison)

[email protected]

703-619-3690

 

You can also call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Programs in the Community

 

Youth Basketball Night TONIGHT!

The Youth Basketball Night hosted by West Potomac Girls Basketball will be held TONIGHT! Also the West Potomac Boys Basketball will be hosing next Friday, January 24th. Please join and cheer on your Wolverines!

Fort Hunt Little League

Registration for Fort Hunt Little League is open and will be closing soon on January 18th!

Kindergarten Readiness Program

Please register for the Kindergarten Readiness Program if you're interested in learning more about Fairfax County Public Schools, Teacher/ Parent Dialogue, and how to register for School Age Child Care (SACC). 

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Important Dates:

Dec 23- Jan 3         Winter Break 

Jan 6                       School Resumes

Message from Principal Morris

And just like that, the 2024 school year has come to an end. I wanted to express my appreciation to our entire school community. The energy, excitement, and joy that have filled our hallways and classrooms, especially these past three weeks, makes me feel so great about the work we are doing here at Stratford Landing.

We are committed to student academic progress and our students are making strides in learning and we are closing achievement gaps. We believe in educating the whole child, and our approach to social-emotional learning at SLES resonates with our students. Be sure to check in on feelings and emotions with your children during the winter vacation. I encourage families to norm conversations about big feelings and emotions. The more children trust adults and find safe spaces at home and at school, the more impact we can have on our children to develop into their authentic little selves! 

It has been wonderful to witness our students embracing new learning opportunities, building strong relationships with their teachers and peers, and discovering their passions. The dedication and hard work of our teachers and staff have been instrumental in creating such a positive and engaging learning environment for all here at SLES.

During winter break, I encourage families to embrace opportunities for learning and growth at home. Reading together, writing stories, and engaging in thoughtful activities and conversations can foster a love of learning and strengthen family bonds.

Some things you might try:

• Write a poem together as a family highlighting your traditions and culture.
• Write a story with a beginning, middle and end describing your winter break adventures.
• Make smaller words from holiday phrases like, “Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah or Happy Holidays”
• What holiday math can you solve together as a family? For example, estimate how many yards of wrapping paper was used. If you’re traveling, consider math during the trip. For example, about how long does it take to drive 10 miles? If we are ¼ miles away from the exit, are we close or far?

I  wish you all a restful and rejuvenating winter break. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school refreshed and ready to learn in the new year!

Thank you.

Kevin Morris, Principal

Important Information During Winter Break

Our SLES school building and front office will be closed from Monday, Dec 23 – Friday, Jan 3. If there is an immediate need during this timeframe, please email Kevin Morris, Principal, at [email protected]. He will be monitoring email periodically over the FCPS winter break and will respond in a timely manner. Our school building and front office will reopen Monday, Jan 6 at 8:00 am. Students will report back to school at the regular scheduled bell time of 8:55 am. We wish all our families a joyful holiday season.

Message from Our Librarian, Ms. Gresham

There is much excitement and anticipation in the library over the new titles we were able to add thanks to the success of our book fair! I wanted to say once more we couldn’t have done it without your help.  Please consider volunteering in the library during calmer times.  We could always use the help. Below is the link to sign up.

https://signup.com/go/YQPzMuf

Wishing everyone happy holidays and a joyful new year!

Tomorrow is Festive Friday/ Ugly Sweater Day!

Tomorrow is the last day of our holiday spirit week. Please join by dressing in your favorite holiday attire, sweaters, dresses, accessories, the works!

Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night

For families with rising 7th graders, please mark your calendars for the upcoming Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night on January 16th, 2025. This will be an informative event where you can hear about the 7th grade curriculum and the electives available. 

Winter Special Education and 504 Newsletter

The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:

• Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
• Save the Date: 2025 Family Summit
• SEL Screener Results
• New Accessibility Resources
• Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Program
• Why Some Students with Disabilities Stay in FCPS Until Age 22
• VR Programs Supports Out-of-State Post Secondary Schools
• Executive Functioning Webinars
• Early Literacy Resources
• ESY and Assessment Webinar
• COVID-19 Compensatory Education: FCPS Service Delivery Options

Subscribe to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter.

School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue! 

FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures. 

⛄Student and Family 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 Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

 

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

 

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing or food, please contact our family liaison below:

Haruka Hopp (Family Liaison)

[email protected]

703-619-3690

 

You can also call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Programs in the Community

Here are some wonderful holiday programs happening in our community along with some great fun ideas during the winter break!

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Important Dates:

Dec 15                    Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Referrals Deadline 

Dec 16-20               Holiday Spirit Week 

Dec 23- Jan 3         Winter Break 

Jan 6                       School Resumes

Message from Ms. Gresham

Thank you so much for those of you who helped make our book fair a success! We couldn’t have done it without you. We have been able to gain some great titles for our library because of the proceeds!

SLES Holiday Spirit Week!

The Student Leadership Association will be presenting a holiday spirit week next week! Let's enjoy the last week before winter break by participating in the festive spirit week!

Reminder:  Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024

 

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to  Tene’ McBee and Jo-Anne Fouad at [email protected] and [email protected] no later than December 15, 2024. 

 

The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

 

Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement.  Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Tene’ McBee & Jo-Anne Fouad at [email protected] and [email protected].  

 

Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall. 

 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

Federal Impact Aid Survey

Dear Stratford Landing Families,

The Federal Impact Aid Survey is available to complete online. Please complete as soon as possible. Paper copies have been sent home as well and the deadline for submission is December 17th. 

The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify: 

• Military families.
• Federally connected families.
• Families living on a military base.

Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible. Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. 

Step 1: CLICK HERE or use the QR Code to be taken to SIS ParentVUE.

to be taken to SIS ParentVUE.

If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter. 

2. After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.

3. Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page:

If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page, and see a green check next to each of their names.

Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

Thank you.

Mr. Morris

Literacy Resources for Families

Each Benchmark unit has accompanying letters and activity calendars to inform families about the unit of study to support their children at home with practicing reading and writing skills. Translations of the letters in the top 6 languages are in process and will be made available in Schoology, as they are ready. Below are some links for some more helpful information.

• Literacy Resources for Families 
• Family-Facing Curriculum

If you have any questions, please contact:

Ms. Melissa Bosman [email protected] 571-423-4774

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact us. 

Register for ParentVUE Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

The Bully Buster 101 Seminar

The Bully Buster 101 Seminar is an opportunity for families to learn how to advocate for children and friends who are experiencing bullying and how to get help from parents, teachers and counselors inside and outside the school environment. Families will learn strategies to prevent bullying and effectively respond to it in advance. The seminar will be held on Thursday, Dec 12th at 7pm via Zoom. Space is limited, so families are encouraged to sign up quickly using this registration link: https://forms.gle/cVfsaoiNFHdZqD5c9

Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

 

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

 

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing or food, please contact our family liaison below:

Haruka Hopp (Family Liaison)

[email protected]

703-619-3690

 

You can also call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Programs in the Community

Here are some wonderful holiday programs happening in our community along with some great fun ideas during the winter break!

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Important Dates:

Dec 2-6                    Book Fair

Dec 15                     Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Referrals Deadline 

Dec 23- Jan 3         Winter Break 

SLES Book Fair- Last Day is Tomorrow!

Hello Families,

Tomorrow is our last day for the book fair.  Today we are open until 6pm and we close tomorrow when the last bus leaves.  Thank you for your support and making it such a success so far!

Food Drives at Stratford Landing 

 Student Leadership and Be the Good are joining forces to collect non-perishable food items to support our families here at Stratford Landing. In addition, the Girl Scout Troop 53103 will also be helping to collect food items to be stocked in our Family Resource Center at Stratford Landing. 

Your generous contributions will be helping our SLES families directly. Any support will be greatly appreciated. 

Girl Scout Troop 53103 Food Drive 

SLES families - please help one of our Girl Scout troops help restock the Family Resource Room. Sign up below, and the girls will come pick up the non-perishable food from your house and then will work with Mrs. Hopp to sort, organize, and get the food to Stratford Landing families who need it! The most requested food items are: rice, pasta, mac & cheese, cereal, canned soup, healthy school snacks, but we will be grateful for anything you can donate!

A message from SLES's fifth grade Girl Scouts: Did you buy too much Thanksgiving food? Well... guess what! Girl Scout Troop 53103 will get it off your hands and donate it to families in need. Please sign up, and then leave non-perishable food items out by 9 am on Sunday, December 8. Troop 53103 is doing this because some people cannot afford food, and we want to help them while earning our Bronze Award. Please sign up below. Thank you!

Girl Scouts Food Drive

Reminder:  Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024

 

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to  Tene’ McBee and Jo-Anne Fouad at [email protected] and [email protected] no later than December 15, 2024. 

 

The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

 

Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement.  Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Tene’ McBee & Jo-Anne Fouad at [email protected] and [email protected].  

 

Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall. 

 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. The date and time for our region will take place as below:

• Monday, December 9, 6:30-8 p.m., at Mount Vernon 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.

Federal Impact Aid Survey

Dear Stratford Landing Families,

The Federal Impact Aid Survey is available to complete online. Please complete as soon as possible. Paper copies have been sent home as well and the deadline for submission is December 17th. 

The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify: 

• Military families.
• Federally connected families.
• Families living on a military base.

Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible. Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. 

Step 1: CLICK HERE or use the QR Code to be taken to SIS ParentVUE.

to be taken to SIS ParentVUE.

If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter. 

2. After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.

3. Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page:

If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page, and see a green check next to each of their names.

Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

Thank you.

Mr. Morris

Literacy Resources for Families

Each Benchmark unit has accompanying letters and activity calendars to inform families about the unit of study to support their children at home with practicing reading and writing skills. Translations of the letters in the top 6 languages are in process and will be made available in Schoology, as they are ready. Below are some links for some more helpful information.

• Literacy Resources for Families 
• Family-Facing Curriculum

If you have any questions, please contact:

Ms. Melissa Bosman [email protected] 571-423-4774

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact us. 

Register for ParentVUE Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

 

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

 

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing or food, please contact our family liaison below:

Haruka Hopp (Family Liaison)

[email protected]

703-619-3690

 

You can also call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

 Family Resource Center Webinars Stress less, Enjoy More. Reducing Stress and Increasing Happiness: A Webinar for Families

Kids and families are under stress from so many sources, and they are suffering as a result. Achievement pressure, time pressure, social pressure, and uncertainty about a rapidly changing world are eroding the health of our youth. But it doesn’t have to be that way!

Well-known parenting expert, psychologist and author (and FCPS parent) Dr. Heather Tedesco will show you:

• The surprising ways stress shows up in kids
• The power parents have to reduce stress (in our kids and ourselves)
• How we can nurture happiness and build psychological strength in our kids long-term
• Specific strategies to stress less and enjoy more

December 6, 2024 10-11:30 a.m.

Register Here

Programs in the Community

Here are some wonderful holiday programs happening in our community along with some great fun ideas during the winter break!

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Important Dates:

Nov 27-29    Thanksgiving Holiday- No School

Dec 2-6        Book Fair

Dec 15         Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Referrals Deadline 

A Message from Mr. Morris

With a short two-day school week and the Thanksgiving holiday next week, our next News You Choose will be published Thursday, December 5. A reminder that FCPS is closed Wednesday, November 27 – Friday, November 29. We look forward to the stories our students will share about your family’s unique Thanksgiving traditions when they return to school on Monday, December 2. That’s right, I said December. As in December 2024! Time really does just zip!

We have enjoyed recent events to connect with our community.

We were honored to host our annual Veterans Day celebration last week. It was a heartwarming event filled with respect, gratitude, and patriotism. Our students did an outstanding job showing their appreciation for our service members that were guest speakers in classrooms. Their thoughtful questions, sincere thanks, and respectful behavior made the event even more special. We are incredibly proud of our students. That’s our Dolphin Decree at its best. I also wanted to personally thank all our special guests who showed such love and kindness to my father, a Vietnam Veteran. To say he felt appreciated is an understatement. He really enjoyed his conversation about Chinook helicopters with one of our students. The student said that was his favorite helicopter. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the service members who attended and took time out of their day to build relationships with our students. Your sacrifices and service to our country inspire us all.

I also wanted to express our gratitude for joining us for our Thanksgiving Luncheon. We were able to welcome over 500 guests! It was awesome to see so many families come together to celebrate this special occasion. The laughter, shared stories, and delicious food created a memorable experience for everyone. I would also like to extend a special thank you to our front office staff and food service team for their incredible efforts in organizing and executing this event. Their dedication and hard work made the luncheon a success and offered another great opportunity for our community and school to build relationships together.

We are thankful for your continued support and partnership.

SLES Book Fair is Coming!

Attention book lovers!  The Stratford Landing ES Book Fair will be from 12/2-12/6! Here is a link for more information: Book Fair Homepage

We need your help to make it a success. 

Please use this link to sign up to help set up, run, and break down the book fair: https://signup.com/go/yagsGaG 

Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Referrals to Close December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7, who would like their child to be considered for Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services, may submit the Full-Time Referral Form and optional materials no later than December 15, 2024. 

 

How to Submit Referral Materials

Please submit the referral materials in one email to the Advanced Academic Resource Teachers [email protected] and [email protected] with the subject line “Full-Time AAP Referral for (Your child’s initials, Teacher’s last name)”. If you prefer, you may drop off a hard copy with our office staff during regular school hours by 12/15/2024. An electronic referral submission will be accepted until 11:59 PM on 12/15/2024.

 

What to Submit

-Referral Form- required*

-Parent/Guardian Questionnaire- optional

-Two pages of work samples (pdf or jpg files or 8.5x11” one-sided pages)- optional

-Additional Testing or special education data if you choose and if applicable (i.e. from a previous school or an ability or achievement test administered outside of Fairfax County Public Schools that you would like included.)- optional

 

You should receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your file.

Please note that late referrals will not be accepted.

 

Tene’ McBee

Advanced Academic Resource Teacher

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. The date and time for our region will take place as below:

• Monday, December 9, 6:30-8 p.m., at Mount Vernon 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.

Federal Impact Aid Survey

Dear Stratford Landing Families,

The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available to complete online. Please complete as soon as possible. Paper copies will be sent home next week if not completed online. 

The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify: 

• Military families.
• Federally connected families.
• Families living on a military base.

Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible. Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. 

Step 1: CLICK HERE or use the QR Code to be taken to SIS ParentVUE.

to be taken to SIS ParentVUE.

If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter. 

2. After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.

3. Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page:

If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page, and see a green check next to each of their names.

For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12.

Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

Thank you.

Mr. Morris

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact our school's Wellness Team Members to discuss your concerns and identify resources. 

Allison Krusinski, Psychologist, - [email protected]

Mersal Shaker, School Counselor - [email protected]

Raina Roop, School Counselor - [email protected]

Kristina Jorden, Social Worker - [email protected]  

Haruka Hopp, Family Liaison - [email protected]

 

Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

 

We All Belong at School

Each one of us is unique, and every student matters. If your student is having a difficult time attending class, please speak with a trusted adult at school. 

Watch this video to see how everyone belongs at school. Visit our Attendance webpage for resources on attendance. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

 

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

• SPANISH:🗓️ Consejo para la asistencia: Programar viajes o eventos familiares

La buena asistencia es una habilidad importante para la vida que ayudará a los estudiantes a tener éxito en la escuela y más allá.

Cuando planee viajes o eventos familiares, refiérase al calendario de FCPS y trate de usar los fines de semana y días festivos de la escuela. Cada día de aprendizaje es un día hacia el éxito. Tenga en cuenta que las ausencias se suman rápidamente. Los estudiantes que faltan el 10% del año escolar (o sólo dos días al mes) se consideran ausentes crónicos.

Cuando sea posible, programe citas para su hijo fuera del horario escolar. Si su hijo tiene que faltar a clase por enfermedad u otro motivo, debe reportar la ausencia. 

Vea este vídeo con consejos para entender nuestro calendario escolar y visite nuestra página web de Asistencia para obtener información adicional. ¡Asista hoy, para tener exito mañana!

 

Gun Safety and Safe Gun Storage

Providing students and staff with a safe educational environment remains our priority. Sadly, gun violence continues to impact schools and communities across our nation.

In FCPS, lessons on gun safety are built into our curriculum. It is critical that parents and guardians talk to their children about the importance of gun safety and safe gun storage in their homes, and in any home they may visit. 

The FCPS website has gun safety resources as well as detailed information about safety and security practices at schools. See Dr. Reid’s recent letter to the community for more resources. 

Safely Store Firearms and Medications

The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has a limited supply of free locking medication boxes and trigger locks that fit a wide variety of firearms. Visit the Lock and Talk website to learn more.

 Family Resource Center Webinars Stress less, Enjoy More. Reducing Stress and Increasing Happiness: A Webinar for Families

Kids and families are under stress from so many sources, and they are suffering as a result. Achievement pressure, time pressure, social pressure, and uncertainty about a rapidly changing world are eroding the health of our youth. But it doesn’t have to be that way!

Well-known parenting expert, psychologist and author (and FCPS parent) Dr. Heather Tedesco will show you:

• The surprising ways stress shows up in kids
• The power parents have to reduce stress (in our kids and ourselves)
• How we can nurture happiness and build psychological strength in our kids long-term
• Specific strategies to stress less and enjoy more

December 6, 2024 10-11:30 a.m.

Register Here

Programs Available in FCPS

Two NEW Early Literacy sites in the Mt. Vernon area are at Fort Belvoir Primary School and Sequoyah Community Center (both Wed./Fri. 10am-12pm).  Families can learn more about these and other opportunities through the brand new FCPS Family Academy

Programs in the Community

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Important Dates:

Nov 15         Veterans Day Celebration, Flag Ceremony 8:30-

Nov 18         3-Hour Early Release

Nov 21         SLES Thanksgiving Luncheon

Nov 27-29    Thanksgiving Holiday- No School

Dec 2-6        Book Fair

🎖️Veterans Day Celebration 🎖️

We will be honoring and celebrating our Stratford Landing Veterans and Active Duty members TOMORROW, November 15th starting with a flag ceremony from 8:30am. Please join us in the flag ceremony so that we can honor our Veterans and show our appreciation.

 Holiday Season Gift Card Drive

 We are currently having a Gift Card Drive and would like to ask for your support in donating gift cards to help SLES families purchase food this coming holiday season. Any support will be greatly appreciated! If you can help, please drop off the gift cards to the front desk by November 20th or forward the electronic gift cards to [email protected].

SLES Thanksgiving Luncheon If you are joining us on Thursday, November 21st for our Thanksgiving Luncheon:

There will be an area in front of the entrance for you and guests to sign in. Please make sure there are sufficient funds in your student’s MySchoolBucks account if you plan to purchase a lunch for yourself. You may also bring cash. Afterwards, please proceed to the cafeteria to join your student for the Thanksgiving Luncheon! 🦃

Please do not follow students back into classrooms as they will need to continue with their school day as scheduled. If you wish to sign your student out for the day, please come to the main office to do so before leaving. Below are the luncheon times:

• 10:20-11:00- 3rd Grade
• 11:00-11:30- 1st Grade
• 11:30-12:00- 4th Grade
• 12:00-12:30- Kindergarten                                            
• 12:30-1:00- 2nd Grade
• 1:15-1:45- 6th Grade
• 1:45-2:15- 5th Grade Classes- Brown, Nguyen, Bazemore
• 2:15-2:45- 5th Grade Classes- Young, Gallego, P. Johnson

RSVP for the Thanksgiving Luncheon at: https://forms.gle/wXTkkqAUabs6ame87

Family Engagement Month

November is National Family Engagement Month!

This month reminds us that families are children’s first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Over 35 years of research shows that the most effective way to increase student achievement is for families to be actively involved in their children's education.

There are many opportunities to be engaged with your child at SLES this month such as joining our Veteran's Day Celebration event or the Thanksgiving Luncheon!

Below are some fun ideas on how families can be engaged with their children's learning and growth:

• Join your school's PTA!
• Commit to volunteer at your child’s school three times this school year. 
• Plan a day with no electronics. Consider books, games, or puzzles.
• Listen to and discuss different types of music with your child
• Put a note into your child's backpack or lunch box as a token of encouragement.
• Talk to your child about his/ her favorite subject in school
• Flip through old family photos and tell stories about your family's history
• Prepare a meal together as a family 
• Visit your local library or go online to get a library card for your child. 
• Practice digital safety and responsibility with your child. Ideas and tip sheets.
• Review Quick Tips for Parents Library  
• Ask your child what they discuss in Morning Meetings and Advisory. 

Literacy Resources for Families Webpage

Please visit the new Literacy Resources for Families webpage which has been published to provide families with information about how you can support your children with developing literacy knowledge and skills at home.

It provides valuable information about the reading and writing resources that can be used at home, the VALLSS, Reading Plans, guidance for Parent Teacher Conferences, and training available through the Family Academy. 

PTA Holiday Fundraiser with BloomBox

 

Greetings & Happy Holidays!

 

The Stratford Landing PTA is pleased to announce our 2024 Holiday Fundraiser in Partnership with BloomBox! BloomBox is a local online garden center that sells handmade wreaths, fresh wintergreens, holiday planters, garland & more. You will order these things online via their website and they will deliver them by hand, right to your home!

 

When you order your Decor from BloomBox, they will donate 15% of your purchase amount directly to us. We are so excited about this fundraiser because it’s an easy way for us to earn money, and all of you to have the opportunity to purchase beautiful fresh holiday decor, have it delivered, and support a local business at the same time. It’s a win-win for everyone!

 

Our 2024 Holiday Fundraising Event has begun! You can now order holiday décor to be counted towards our fundraiser.

 

Please read the instructions below about how to participate in the fundraiser:

1: Visit www.getblooming.com on your computer or cell phone

2: Shop for holiday décor, add them to your shopping cart and head to the checkout page

3: In the checkout page, you need to enter our unique code SLES15 into the ‘fundraising code’ box. Attached to this email are screenshots of where to enter this code.

4: After you order, BloomBox will hand-deliver your purchase directly to your home between the dates of November 16th and December 6th. It’s really that easy!

 

Our fundraising event runs from today through November 15th. During this time, you can order as many times as you like.

Head over to www.getblooming.com to see what they have and place your order!

Outstanding Employee Awards

 We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a little bit of time to nominate a wonderful member of Stratford Landing!

Federal Impact Aid Survey

Dear Stratford Landing Families,

The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available to complete online. Please complete as soon as possible. Paper copies will be sent home next week if not completed online. 

The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify: 

• Military families.
• Federally connected families.
• Families living on a military base.

Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible. Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. 

Step 1: CLICK HERE or use the QR Code to be taken to SIS ParentVUE.

to be taken to SIS ParentVUE.

If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter. 

2. After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.

3. Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page:

If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page, and see a green check next to each of their names.

For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12.

Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

Thank you.

Mr. Morris

Immunizations- Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact our school's Wellness Team Members to discuss your concerns and identify resources. 

Allison Krusinski, Psychologist, - [email protected]

Mersal Shaker, School Counselor - [email protected]

Raina Roop, School Counselor - [email protected]

Kristina Jorden, Social Worker - [email protected]  

Haruka Hopp, Family Liaison - [email protected]

 

Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

 

We All Belong at School

Each one of us is unique, and every student matters. If your student is having a difficult time attending class, please speak with a trusted adult at school. 

Watch this video to see how everyone belongs at school. Visit our Attendance webpage for resources on attendance. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

 

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

• SPANISH:🗓️ Consejo para la asistencia: Programar viajes o eventos familiares

La buena asistencia es una habilidad importante para la vida que ayudará a los estudiantes a tener éxito en la escuela y más allá.

Cuando planee viajes o eventos familiares, refiérase al calendario de FCPS y trate de usar los fines de semana y días festivos de la escuela. Cada día de aprendizaje es un día hacia el éxito. Tenga en cuenta que las ausencias se suman rápidamente. Los estudiantes que faltan el 10% del año escolar (o sólo dos días al mes) se consideran ausentes crónicos.

Cuando sea posible, programe citas para su hijo fuera del horario escolar. Si su hijo tiene que faltar a clase por enfermedad u otro motivo, debe reportar la ausencia. 

Vea este vídeo con consejos para entender nuestro calendario escolar y visite nuestra página web de Asistencia para obtener información adicional. ¡Asista hoy, para tener exito mañana!

 

Gun Safety and Safe Gun Storage

Providing students and staff with a safe educational environment remains our priority. Sadly, gun violence continues to impact schools and communities across our nation.

In FCPS, lessons on gun safety are built into our curriculum. It is critical that parents and guardians talk to their children about the importance of gun safety and safe gun storage in their homes, and in any home they may visit. 

The FCPS website has gun safety resources as well as detailed information about safety and security practices at schools. See Dr. Reid’s recent letter to the community for more resources. 

Safely Store Firearms and Medications

The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has a limited supply of free locking medication boxes and trigger locks that fit a wide variety of firearms. Visit the Lock and Talk website to learn more.

Programs Available in FCPS

Two NEW Early Literacy sites in the Mt. Vernon area are at Fort Belvoir Primary School and Sequoyah Community Center (both Wed./Fri. 10am-12pm).  Families can learn more about these and other opportunities through the brand new FCPS Family Academy

Programs in the Community

LMVSC is a local non-profit that provides fun and affordable sports programs for kids in the community. Their registration for the winter basketball season is now open!

They also offer financial aid to ensure that every child has the chance to play, regardless of their financial situation. 

Please refer to the flyer for more details.

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Important Dates:

Nov 11         Veterans Day- No School

Nov 13         First Quarter Progress Reports

Nov 15         Veterans Day Celebration, Flag Ceremony 8:30-

Nov 18         3-Hour Early Release

Nov 21         SLES Thanksgiving Luncheon

Nov 27-29    Thanksgiving Holiday- No School

Dec 2-6        Book Fair

Progress Reports

FCPS first quarter progress reports will be sent home in Wednesday folders to families on Wednesday, Nov 13. Special education progress reports will also be inserted in the same envelope. There are several changes that families will see related to progress reports and how students are assessed. Please take a look  at how FCPS has made changes with language arts grading on our website. 

🎖️Veterans Day Celebration 🎖️

We will be honoring and celebrating our Stratford Landing Veterans and Active Duty members on November 15th starting with a flag ceremony from 8:30am. Please join us in the flag ceremony so that we can honor our Veterans and show our appreciation.

If you are interested in sharing your experience and speaking in your child’s classroom, please use the QR code on the attached flyer or this link to sign up.

 Holiday Season Gift Card Drive

 We are currently having a Gift Card Drive and would like to ask for your support in donating gift cards to help SLES families purchase food this coming holiday season. Any support will be greatly appreciated! If you can help, please drop off the gift cards to the front desk by November 20th or forward the electronic gift cards to [email protected].

SLES Thanksgiving Luncheon

Please join us for the Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 21st, Thursday! Below are the times for the Thanksgiving Luncheon.

10:20-11:00- 3rd Grade

11:00-11:30- 1st Grade

11:30-12:00- 4th Grade

12:00-12:30- Kindergarten

12:30-1:00- 2nd Grade

1:15-1:45- 6th Grade

1:45-2:15- 5th Grade Classes- Brown, Nguyen, Bazemore

2:15-2:45- 5th Grade Classes- Young, Gallego, P. Johnson

Family Engagement Month

November is National Family Engagement Month!

This month reminds us that families are children’s first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Over 35 years of research shows that the most effective way to increase student achievement is for families to be actively involved in their children's education.

There are many opportunities to be engaged with your child at SLES this month such as joining our Veteran's Day Celebration event or the Thanksgiving Luncheon!

Below are some fun ideas on how families can be engaged with their children's learning and growth:

• Join your school's PTA!
• Commit to volunteer at your child’s school three times this school year. 
• Plan a day with no electronics. Consider books, games, or puzzles.
• Listen to and discuss different types of music with your child
• Put a note into your child's backpack or lunch box as a token of encouragement.
• Talk to your child about his/ her favorite subject in school
• Flip through old family photos and tell stories about your family's history
• Prepare a meal together as a family 
• Visit your local library or go online to get a library card for your child. 
• Practice digital safety and responsibility with your child. Ideas and tip sheets.
• Review Quick Tips for Parents Library  
• Ask your child what they discuss in Morning Meetings and Advisory. 

PTA Holiday Fundraiser with BloomBox

 

Greetings & Happy Holidays!

 

The Stratford Landing PTA is pleased to announce our 2024 Holiday Fundraiser in Partnership with BloomBox! BloomBox is a local online garden center that sells handmade wreaths, fresh wintergreens, holiday planters, garland & more. You will order these things online via their website and they will deliver them by hand, right to your home!

 

When you order your Decor from BloomBox, they will donate 15% of your purchase amount directly to us. We are so excited about this fundraiser because it’s an easy way for us to earn money, and all of you to have the opportunity to purchase beautiful fresh holiday decor, have it delivered, and support a local business at the same time. It’s a win-win for everyone!

 

Our 2024 Holiday Fundraising Event begins TODAY! You can now order holiday décor to be counted towards our fundraiser.

 

Please read the instructions below about how to participate in the fundraiser:

1: Visit www.getblooming.com on your computer or cell phone

2: Shop for holiday décor, add them to your shopping cart and head to the checkout page

3: In the checkout page, you need to enter our unique code SLES15 into the ‘fundraising code’ box. Attached to this email are screenshots of where to enter this code.

4: After you order, BloomBox will hand-deliver your purchase directly to your home between the dates of November 16th and December 6th. It’s really that easy!

 

Our fundraising event runs from today through November 15th. During this time, you can order as many times as you like.

Head over to www.getblooming.com to see what they have and place your order!

Outstanding Employee Awards

 We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a little bit of time to nominate a wonderful member of Stratford Landing!

Federal Impact Aid Survey

Attention SLES Families!

The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available to complete online. 

The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify: 

• Military families.
• Federally connected families.
• Families living on a military base.

Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. 

For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.

Step 1: CLICK HERE or use the QR Code to be taken to SIS ParentVUE.

to be taken to SIS ParentVUE.

If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter. 

2. After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.

3. Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page:

If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please make sure to fill out a form for each of your children. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you see a green check next to each of their names on the final screen.

Immunizations- Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact our school's Wellness Team Members to discuss your concerns and identify resources. 

Allison Krusinski, Psychologist, - [email protected]

Mersal Shaker, School Counselor - [email protected]

Raina Roop, School Counselor - [email protected]

Kristina Jorden, Social Worker - [email protected]  

Haruka Hopp, Family Liaison - [email protected]

 

Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

 

We All Belong at School

Each one of us is unique, and every student matters. If your student is having a difficult time attending class, please speak with a trusted adult at school. 

Watch this video to see how everyone belongs at school. Visit our Attendance webpage for resources on attendance. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

 

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

• SPANISH:🗓️ Consejo para la asistencia: Programar viajes o eventos familiares

La buena asistencia es una habilidad importante para la vida que ayudará a los estudiantes a tener éxito en la escuela y más allá.

Cuando planee viajes o eventos familiares, refiérase al calendario de FCPS y trate de usar los fines de semana y días festivos de la escuela. Cada día de aprendizaje es un día hacia el éxito. Tenga en cuenta que las ausencias se suman rápidamente. Los estudiantes que faltan el 10% del año escolar (o sólo dos días al mes) se consideran ausentes crónicos.

Cuando sea posible, programe citas para su hijo fuera del horario escolar. Si su hijo tiene que faltar a clase por enfermedad u otro motivo, debe reportar la ausencia. 

Vea este vídeo con consejos para entender nuestro calendario escolar y visite nuestra página web de Asistencia para obtener información adicional. ¡Asista hoy, para tener exito mañana!

 

Gun Safety and Safe Gun Storage

Providing students and staff with a safe educational environment remains our priority. Sadly, gun violence continues to impact schools and communities across our nation.

In FCPS, lessons on gun safety are built into our curriculum. It is critical that parents and guardians talk to their children about the importance of gun safety and safe gun storage in their homes, and in any home they may visit. 

The FCPS website has gun safety resources as well as detailed information about safety and security practices at schools. See Dr. Reid’s recent letter to the community for more resources. 

Safely Store Firearms and Medications

The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has a limited supply of free locking medication boxes and trigger locks that fit a wide variety of firearms. Visit the Lock and Talk website to learn more.

Programs Available in FCPS

Two NEW Early Literacy sites in the Mt. Vernon area are at Fort Belvoir Primary School and Sequoyah Community Center (both Wed./Fri. 10am-12pm).  Families can learn more about these and other opportunities through the brand new FCPS Family Academy

Programs in the Community

LMVSC is a local non-profit that provides fun and affordable sports programs for kids in the community. Their registration for the winter basketball season is now open!

They also offer financial aid to ensure that every child has the chance to play, regardless of their financial situation. 

Please refer to the flyer for more details.

8484 Riverside Road Alexandria, Virginia 22308 | Main Office: 703-619-3600
Attendance: 703-619-3636 | Web | Twitter

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Important Dates:

Oct 31          2-Hour Early Release- End of 1st Quarter 

                     SLES Book Character Spirit Day

Nov 1           Student Holiday- Religious / Cultural Observance: Diwali, All                               Saints Day, Dia de los Muertos

Nov 4           Student Holiday- Teacher Workday

Nov 5           Student Holiday- Teacher Workday

Nov 11         Veterans Day- No School

Nov 15         Veterans Day Celebration, Flag Ceremony 8:30-

Nov 18         3-Hour Early Release

Nov 21         SLES Thanksgiving Luncheon

A Message from Mr. Morris

We have so much to celebrate in our first quarter of school. Stratford Landing has been a busy place so far this school year.

In the first quarter of school, we implemented a new homework policy. Teachers and families, and even students, feel positive about our approach to learning at home. Additionally, teachers send weekly newsletters home with home connections and resources families can take advantage of.

Our implementation of the new FCPS literacy program, Benchmark Advance, has been successful. Teachers are working hard to learn the ins and outs of this new literacy program and approach, and our teams of teachers are collaborating every day to implement this new program with fidelity. Families have provided positive feedback around the resources and work their students are bringing home. One parent stated, “I feel like I have a handle on the work that my kid is doing everyday at school. I also have a sense of how I can help them and support them at home.” One teacher noted, “Benchmark helps me focus and organize my literacy instruction.” One student said, “I like the booklets we work through!”

Our work with Zones of Regulation continues this school year. We saw a positive impact on social and emotional learning (SEL) last school year, and teachers continue to embed SEL into each school day, especially during Morning Meetings. This week, all eligible students will have completed the FCPS SEL screener. This will provide us helpful data as we continue to support the “whole” child.

It has been a busy school year with beginning of the year assessments and student data collection. These assessments help inform instruction and enable teachers to provide direct, targeted instruction to students around specific skills and needs. We utilize our Dolphin Time to provide targeted intervention to students at all levels. Your child’s teacher will be able to share more about this beginning of the year data, and your child’s strengths and areas of growth during upcoming progress conferences. Grade levels have been communicating those conference dates with families via their classroom newsletters. Our teachers will be hosting these progress conferences up through winter vacation.

Our work with Get2Green continues, and earlier this school year Stratford Landing was recognized by the FCPS Get2Green team for our work at SLES. We’ve planted trees, started to raise salmon, maintain a student led recycling program and implemented a food share table in the cafeteria. Our students are passionate about Get2Green and this initiative provides our students leadership and civic engagement opportunities. Soon our fourth graders will begin a mulching project to further protect our newly planted trees on campus. Other ways we are promoting student leadership is through our school safety patrols, our upcoming 6th Grade Bake Sale and our Student Leadership Association (SLA), who will be partnering with Be The Good in the next few weeks.

An establishment of the Stratford Social Club has enabled us to focus on the fun of our work as educators. The Club builds community, collegiality and comradery among our staff members and provides our staff members support when there is need. From taco bars to chili cook-offs, our Stratford Social Club is impacting staff morale positively. Our Social Club has also provided support to staff members facing personal and family health and adversity.    

We hosted the West Potomac marching band and orchestra for a lively assembly on our blacktop. We also hosted a schoolwide morning meeting that helped promote community and provide a sense of belonging for all our students. We celebrated our new Dolphin Decree logo during this school-wide morning meeting. We hosted two Distinguished Dolphins ceremonies so far and recognized about 75 students. Our spirt days have been exciting for students, and so far we hosted a “Back in the Groove” school spirt day, a digital citizenship spirt week, and of course the exciting Halloween book character spirt day.

A big, BIG thanks to our PTA for all their support so far this school year. We hosted a super fun Bingo Night, and just this past weekend hosted a wonderful Trunk or Treat for our students and families. Our after-school clubs are in full swing and our PTA is currently preparing for our SLES Veterans Day celebration on Nov 15.

A big shout out for another successful Rock N Run. Our students have come to adore this tradition, and even students new to Stratford Landing get swept up in the excitement. I always appreciate how students from other grade levels cheer for one another while running laps. For many students to do this, they actually “skip” their recess so they can watch other grade levels run and cheer them on. It’s awesome. We so appreciate all the work our PTA engages in to ensure not only is the event a successful one, but that we also have awesome prizes (who doesn’t love an inflatable obstacle course) for all our students to celebrate in the months to come. Additionally, our PTA works tirelessly to ensure enough money is raised to support our school and our students. We are forever grateful for our partnership with PTA and what our board members and volunteers do for SLES each day!

Additionally, I wanted to give a big thanks to all our family volunteers that work in our Family Volunteer Room (FVR) to complete many time-saving tasks for our teachers which frees them up to focus more on planning and instruction. One teacher said, “The FVR is a game changer for me. Seriously!” 

We have had a joyful first quarter of school. Our SLES staff are very supportive of one another and we celebrate our work together frequently. Our students report enjoying school, making friends and having trusted adults they can engage with during the school day. If you have any questions or concerns about the school day, be sure to reach out to your child’s teacher. The Stratford Landing administration team is also available to help and support.

We appreciate your partnership.

Kevin Morris, Principal     

🎖️Veterans Day Celebration 🎖️

We will be honoring and celebrating our Stratford Landing Veterans and Active Duty members on November 15th starting with a flag ceremony from 8:30am. Please join us in the flag ceremony so that we can honor our Veterans and show our appreciation.

If you are interested in sharing your experience and speaking in your child’s classroom, please use the QR code on the attached flyer or this link to sign up.

6th Grade Election Day Bake Sale!

Tuesday, 11/05, from 7am-7pm or until sold out

 

 The 6th Grade Election Day Bake Sale is quickly approaching! In order to make this a BIG success, we would greatly appreciate your consideration of contributing homemade baked goods, purchasing baked goods/snacks, 6th grade volunteers, as well as parent/guardian supervision, to help sell goodies on Election Day, and/or 6th graders to make signs advertising the bake sale. Day-of shifts start at 7am on Tuesday, Nov. 5th and end by 7pm. Students will receive service hours! If you are not expected to be in the area on election day, please consider a donation. Funds earned will go towards the much anticipated 6th grade class activities. This is one of 6th grade's most important fundraisers so thanks in advance for your help.  Additionally, please encourage local family, and friends to stop by and purchase items on Election Day!  A link to the sign up genius with all the details is below - do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.   

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094BACA92FA75-52369410-6thgrade?

 Holiday Season Gift Card Drive

 We are currently having a Gift Card Drive and would like to ask for your support in donating gift cards to help SLES families purchasing food this coming holiday season. Any support will be greatly appreciated! If you can help, please drop off the gift cards to the front desk by November 16th.

SLES Thanksgiving Luncheon

Please join us for the Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 21st, Thursday! Below are the times for the Thanksgiving Luncheon.

10:20-11:00- 3rd Grade

11:00-11:30- 1st Grade

11:30-12:00- 4th Grade

12:00-12:30- Kindergarten

12:30-1:00- 2nd Grade

1:15-1:45- 6th Grade

1:45-2:15- 5th Grade Classes- Brown, Nguyen, Bazemore

2:15-2:45- 5th Grade Classes- Young, Gallego, P. Johnson

Stratford Landing Family Pets Challenge!

Stratford Landing Parents,

  Our School Business Boosters are sponsoring a Parents Connect challenge in October called "Family Petsapalooza" where parents can celebrate their furry friends by submitting pet photos.  (One lucky parent/pet from the participating schools will win a $100 Amazon gift card at the end of the month!)

 

 Visit Family Petsapalooza to nominate your pet and meet other Stratford Landing pets.

 

 And help us win the School Business Boosters Fall Parents Connect Challenge by nominating your pet and adding yourself to the "Meet the Parents" directory.  

 

 Every connected parent and/or pet helps us win the prize for having the most engaged Elementary parents, $250 for our Teacher Appreciation fund!

Federal Impact Aid Survey

Attention SLES Families!

The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available to complete online. 

The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify: 

• Military families.
• Federally connected families.
• Families living on a military base.

Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. 

For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.

Step 1: CLICK HERE or use the QR Code to be taken to SIS ParentVUE.

to be taken to SIS ParentVUE.

If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter. 

2. After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.

3. Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page:

If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please make sure to fill out a form for each of your children. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you see a green check next to each of their names on the final screen.

Immunizations- Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact our school's Wellness Team Members to discuss your concerns and identify resources. 

Allison Krusinski, Psychologist, - [email protected]

Mersal Shaker, School Counselor - [email protected]

Raina Roop, School Counselor - [email protected]

Kristina Jorden, Social Worker - [email protected]  

Haruka Hopp, Family Liaison - [email protected]

 

Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

 

We All Belong at School

Each one of us is unique, and every student matters. If your student is having a difficult time attending class, please speak with a trusted adult at school. 

Watch this video to see how everyone belongs at school. Visit our Attendance webpage for resources on attendance. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

 

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

• SPANISH:🗓️ Consejo para la asistencia: Programar viajes o eventos familiares

La buena asistencia es una habilidad importante para la vida que ayudará a los estudiantes a tener éxito en la escuela y más allá.

Cuando planee viajes o eventos familiares, refiérase al calendario de FCPS y trate de usar los fines de semana y días festivos de la escuela. Cada día de aprendizaje es un día hacia el éxito. Tenga en cuenta que las ausencias se suman rápidamente. Los estudiantes que faltan el 10% del año escolar (o sólo dos días al mes) se consideran ausentes crónicos.

Cuando sea posible, programe citas para su hijo fuera del horario escolar. Si su hijo tiene que faltar a clase por enfermedad u otro motivo, debe reportar la ausencia. 

Vea este vídeo con consejos para entender nuestro calendario escolar y visite nuestra página web de Asistencia para obtener información adicional. ¡Asista hoy, para tener exito mañana!

 

Gun Safety and Safe Gun Storage

Providing students and staff with a safe educational environment remains our priority. Sadly, gun violence continues to impact schools and communities across our nation.

In FCPS, lessons on gun safety are built into our curriculum. It is critical that parents and guardians talk to their children about the importance of gun safety and safe gun storage in their homes, and in any home they may visit. 

The FCPS website has gun safety resources as well as detailed information about safety and security practices at schools. See Dr. Reid’s recent letter to the community for more resources. 

Safely Store Firearms and Medications

The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has a limited supply of free locking medication boxes and trigger locks that fit a wide variety of firearms. Visit the Lock and Talk website to learn more.

Programs Available in FCPS

Two NEW Early Literacy sites in the Mt. Vernon area are at Fort Belvoir Primary School and Sequoyah Community Center (both Wed./Fri. 10am-12pm).  Families can learn more about these and other opportunities through the brand new FCPS Family Academy

Programs in the Community

LMVSC is a local non-profit that provides fun and affordable sports programs for kids in the community. Their registration for the winter basketball season is now open!

They also offer financial aid to ensure that every child has the chance to play, regardless of their financial situation. 

Please refer to the flyer for more details.

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Attendance: 703-619-3636 | Web | Twitter

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Important Dates:

Oct 25          Rock N Run Event 

Oct 26          SLES Trunk or Treat

Oct 31          2-Hour Early Release

Nov 1           Student Holiday- Religious / Cultural Observance: Diwali, All                               Saints Day, Dia de los Muertos

Nov 4           Student Holiday- Teacher Workday

Nov 5           Student Holiday- Teacher Workday

Rock 'N Run Is Tomorrow!

Rock 'n Run donations donations help the PTA support our community- students, teachers, staff, and families. The money we raise from Rock 'n Run helps support after school clubs, in-school enrichment, including the discovery garden classroom supplies, books, learning materials, and SO much more. Check out our Rock 'n Run page for more information on the race day schedule, Rock 'n Run "prizes," what your donations fund, and our amazing sponsors. 

 

Rock 'n Race Day is TOMORROW Friday, October 25!!!

SLES PTA’s biggest fundraiser Rock ‘n’ Run is just around the corner, and we need YOU! Take photos! Get classes out to the field! Mark laps on t-shirts! Help students hydrate! Much more… there is a job for everyone. Donate just a couple hours of your time to this crazy fun and vital event. Let's fill up this sign-up, Dolphins!

Volunteer to help us make the day a success 

Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 26 at 4pm (set up starts at 3pm)

Trunk or Treaters, get ready! To make this event extra SPOOKTACULAR, we are in need of some help for our community. Student volunteers are welcome to build community service hours! 

Check out opportunities to help out with this super fun event! Candy donations are also welcome and will be collected in a monster box in the SLES office starting on Monday, 10/21 - Happy Halloween!

Ghosts of Halloweens Past Costume Challenge!

Team Stratford Landing ES,

Our School Business Boosters are sponsoring another Challenge, Ghosts of Halloweens Past, for Stratford Landing ES. Share your favorite costumes from Halloweens past to delight/challenge/stump parents and teachers AND to enter to win an Amazon gift card for the favorite costume from our participating schools! (Each parent entry helps Stratford Landing ES earn points to win the Fall Parents Connect Challenge and $250.00 to our Teacher Appreciation Fund!) https://www.KidBizInc.com?Halloween=3629

6th Grade Election Day Bake Sale!

Tuesday, 11/05, from 7am-7pm or until sold out

 

 The 6th Grade Election Day Bake Sale is quickly approaching! In order to make this a BIG success, we would greatly appreciate your consideration of contributing homemade baked goods, purchasing baked goods/snacks, 6th grade volunteers, as well as parent/guardian supervision, to help sell goodies on Election Day, and/or 6th graders to make signs advertising the bake sale. Day-of shifts start at 7am on Tuesday, Nov. 5th and end by 7pm. Students will receive service hours! If you are not expected to be in the area on election day, please consider a donation. Funds earned will go towards the much anticipated 6th grade class activities. This is one of 6th grade's most important fundraisers so thanks in advance for your help.  Additionally, please encourage local family, and friends to stop by and purchase items on Election Day!  A link to the sign up genius with all the details is below - do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.   

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094BACA92FA75-52369410-6thgrade?useFullSite=true#/

 Holiday Season Gift Card Drive

 We will be having a Gift Card Drive and would like to ask for your support in donating gift cards to help SLES families purchasing food this coming holiday season. Any support will be greatly appreciated! If you can help, please drop off the gift cards to the front desk by November 16th.

Stratford Landing Family Pets Challenge!

Stratford Landing Parents,

  Our School Business Boosters are sponsoring a Parents Connect challenge in October called "Family Petsapalooza" where parents can celebrate their furry friends by submitting pet photos.  (One lucky parent/pet from the participating schools will win a $100 Amazon gift card at the end of the month!)

 

 Visit https://www.KidBizInc.com?familyPets=3629 to nominate your pet and meet other Stratford Landing pets.

 

 And help us win the School Business Boosters Fall Parents Connect Challenge by nominating your pet and adding yourself to the "Meet the Parents" directory.  

 

 Every connected parent and/or pet helps us win the prize for having the most engaged Elementary parents, $250 for our Teacher Appreciation fund!

Federal Impact Aid Survey

Attention SLES Families!

The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available to complete online. 

The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify: 

• Military families.
• Federally connected families.
• Families living on a military base.

Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. 

For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.

Step 1: CLICK HERE or use the QR Code to be taken to SIS ParentVUE.

to be taken to SIS ParentVUE.

If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter. 

2. After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.

3. Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page:

If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please make sure to fill out a form for each of your children. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you see a green check next to each of their names on the final screen.

Immunizations- Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact [name], our [school psychologist, school counselor, or school social worker] at [phone/email], to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

 

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.

Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

 

🎤 Nuestras Escuelas, Nuestro Futuro: ¡Inscríbete hoy para asistir a una Conversación Comunitaria! 

La Superintendente, Dra. Michelle Reid, tendra una serie de Conversaciones Comunitarias este otoño. Ella le invita a compartir sus pensamientos y hacer preguntas. Haga clic en las fechas a continuación para inscribirse en cualquiera de las siguientes conversaciones:

• Miércoles, 30 de octubre, en la Escuela Secundaria de Herndon.

Los eventos serán de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m. Habrá servicio de cuidado de niños e interpretación de idiomas.

 

We All Belong at School

Each one of us is unique, and every student matters. If your student is having a difficult time attending class, please speak with a trusted adult at school. 

Watch this video to see how everyone belongs at school. Visit our Attendance webpage for resources on attendance. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

 

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

• SPANISH:🗓️ Consejo para la asistencia: Programar viajes o eventos familiares

La buena asistencia es una habilidad importante para la vida que ayudará a los estudiantes a tener éxito en la escuela y más allá.

Cuando planee viajes o eventos familiares, refiérase al calendario de FCPS y trate de usar los fines de semana y días festivos de la escuela. Cada día de aprendizaje es un día hacia el éxito. Tenga en cuenta que las ausencias se suman rápidamente. Los estudiantes que faltan el 10% del año escolar (o sólo dos días al mes) se consideran ausentes crónicos.

Cuando sea posible, programe citas para su hijo fuera del horario escolar. Si su hijo tiene que faltar a clase por enfermedad u otro motivo, debe reportar la ausencia. 

Vea este vídeo con consejos para entender nuestro calendario escolar y visite nuestra página web de Asistencia para obtener información adicional. ¡Asista hoy, para tener exito mañana!

 

Gun Safety and Safe Gun Storage

Providing students and staff with a safe educational environment remains our priority. Sadly, gun violence continues to impact schools and communities across our nation.

In FCPS, lessons on gun safety are built into our curriculum. It is critical that parents and guardians talk to their children about the importance of gun safety and safe gun storage in their homes, and in any home they may visit. 

The FCPS website has gun safety resources as well as detailed information about safety and security practices at schools. See Dr. Reid’s recent letter to the community for more resources. 

Safely Store Firearms and Medications

The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has a limited supply of free locking medication boxes and trigger locks that fit a wide variety of firearms. Visit the Lock and Talk website to learn more.

Programs Available in FCPS

Two NEW Early Literacy sites in the Mt. Vernon area are at Fort Belvoir Primary School and Sequoyah Community Center (both Wed./Fri. 10am-12pm).  Families can learn more about these and other opportunities through the brand new FCPS Family Academy

Family Events in the Community Programs in the Community

LMVSC is a local non-profit that provides fun and affordable sports programs for kids in the community. Their registration for the winter basketball season is now open!

They also offer financial aid to ensure that every child has the chance to play, regardless of their financial situation. 

Please refer to the flyer for more details.

8484 Riverside Road Alexandria, Virginia 22308 | Main Office: 703-619-3600
Attendance: 703-619-3636 | Web | Twitter

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

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Important Dates:

Oct 21          3-Hour Early Release Monday

Oct 23          Virtual FLE Parent Info Night 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Oct 24          Rock N Run Pep Rally 

Oct 25          Rock N Run Event 

Oct 26          SLES Trunk or Treat

Rock 'N Run!

Rock 'n Run donations open THIS FRIDAY, October 18!  Your donations help the PTA support our community- students, teachers, staff, and families. The money we raise from Rock 'n Run helps support after school clubs, in-school enrichment, including the discovery garden classroom supplies, books, learning materials, and SO much more. Check out our Rock 'n Run page for more information on the race day schedule, Rock 'n Run "prizes," what your donations fund, and our amazing sponsors. 

 

Rock 'n Race Day is Friday, October 25. 

SLES PTA’s biggest fundraiser Rock ‘n’ Run is just around the corner, and we need YOU! Take photos! Get classes out to the field! Mark laps on t-shirts! Help students hydrate! Much more… there is a job for everyone. Donate just a couple hours of your time to this crazy fun and vital event. Let's fill up this sign-up, Dolphins!

Volunteer to help us make the day a success 

Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 26 at 4pm (set up starts at 3pm)

Trunk or Treaters, get ready! To make this event extra SPOOKTACULAR, we are in need of some help for our community. Student volunteers are welcome to build community service hours! 

Check out opportunities to help out with this super fun event! Candy donations are also welcome and will be collected in a monster box in the SLES office starting on Monday, 10/21 - Happy Halloween!

Ghosts of Halloweens Past Costume Challenge!

Team Stratford Landing ES,

Our School Business Boosters are sponsoring another Challenge, Ghosts of Halloweens Past, for Stratford Landing ES. Share your favorite costumes from Halloweens past to delight/challenge/stump parents and teachers AND to enter to win an Amazon gift card for the favorite costume from our participating schools! (Each parent entry helps Stratford Landing ES earn points to win the Fall Parents Connect Challenge and $250.00 to our Teacher Appreciation Fund!) https://www.KidBizInc.com?Halloween=3629

Stratford Landing Family Pets Challenge!

Stratford Landing Parents,

  Our School Business Boosters are sponsoring a Parents Connect challenge in October called "Family Petsapalooza" where parents can celebrate their furry friends by submitting pet photos.  (One lucky parent/pet from the participating schools will win a $100 Amazon gift card at the end of the month!)

 

 Visit https://www.KidBizInc.com?familyPets=3629 to nominate your pet and meet other Stratford Landing pets.

 

 And help us win the School Business Boosters Fall Parents Connect Challenge by nominating your pet and adding yourself to the "Meet the Parents" directory.  

 

 Every connected parent and/or pet helps us win the prize for having the most engaged Elementary parents, $250 for our Teacher Appreciation fund!

Family Life Education: Information and Preview Meeting

Students in grades K-6 participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction through their classroom teacher. For more information about the FCPS Family Life Education program, please see the detailed grade-level program descriptions at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-family-life-education-fle.

You are invited to attend an evening opportunity to preview the Family Life Education media and lessons and to talk with school staff about the program. The meeting will be held on October 23rd from 5:30 – 6:30pm via https://meet.google.com/och-bghe-zuj All program materials and media for all grade levels will be available for your review at this time.

Parents/guardians who do not wish to have their child participate in FLE instruction may choose to opt their child out of any or all of the lessons. If you would like to opt your child out of one or more lessons, please fill out the form provided to you in your child’s orientation packet at the beginning of the school year or you may access the opt out forms online at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-family-life-education-fle.

Immunizations- Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact [name], our [school psychologist, school counselor, or school social worker] at [phone/email], to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

 

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.

Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

 

🎤 Nuestras Escuelas, Nuestro Futuro: ¡Inscríbete hoy para asistir a una Conversación Comunitaria! 

La Superintendente, Dra. Michelle Reid, tendra una serie de Conversaciones Comunitarias este otoño. Ella le invita a compartir sus pensamientos y hacer preguntas. Haga clic en las fechas a continuación para inscribirse en cualquiera de las siguientes conversaciones:

• Lunes, 21 de octubre, en la Escuela Primaria de Virginia Run.
• Miércoles, 30 de octubre, en la Escuela Secundaria de Herndon.

Los eventos serán de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m. Habrá servicio de cuidado de niños e interpretación de idiomas.

 

We All Belong at School

Each one of us is unique, and every student matters. If your student is having a difficult time attending class, please speak with a trusted adult at school. 

Watch this video to see how everyone belongs at school. Visit our Attendance webpage for resources on attendance. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

 

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

• SPANISH:🗓️ Consejo para la asistencia: Programar viajes o eventos familiares

La buena asistencia es una habilidad importante para la vida que ayudará a los estudiantes a tener éxito en la escuela y más allá.

Cuando planee viajes o eventos familiares, refiérase al calendario de FCPS y trate de usar los fines de semana y días festivos de la escuela. Cada día de aprendizaje es un día hacia el éxito. Tenga en cuenta que las ausencias se suman rápidamente. Los estudiantes que faltan el 10% del año escolar (o sólo dos días al mes) se consideran ausentes crónicos.

Cuando sea posible, programe citas para su hijo fuera del horario escolar. Si su hijo tiene que faltar a clase por enfermedad u otro motivo, debe reportar la ausencia. 

Vea este vídeo con consejos para entender nuestro calendario escolar y visite nuestra página web de Asistencia para obtener información adicional. ¡Asista hoy, para tener exito mañana!

 

Gun Safety and Safe Gun Storage

Providing students and staff with a safe educational environment remains our priority. Sadly, gun violence continues to impact schools and communities across our nation.

In FCPS, lessons on gun safety are built into our curriculum. It is critical that parents and guardians talk to their children about the importance of gun safety and safe gun storage in their homes, and in any home they may visit. 

The FCPS website has gun safety resources as well as detailed information about safety and security practices at schools. See Dr. Reid’s recent letter to the community for more resources. 

Safely Store Firearms and Medications

The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has a limited supply of free locking medication boxes and trigger locks that fit a wide variety of firearms. Visit the Lock and Talk website to learn more.

Celebrating the Power of School Lunches

Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers. 

This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback. 

Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus. 

 

Celebrando el poder de los almuerzos escolares

Múltiples estudios demuestran que los almuerzos escolares son importantes para apoyar la salud general de los estudiantes al mejorar sus dietas y combatir la inseguridad alimentaria. Los estudiantes que comen almuerzos escolares consumen más frutas, vegetales, y fibra que sus compañeros. 

Esta Semana de Almuerzo Escolar, los Servicios de Alimentos y Nutrición (FNS) de FCPS les recuerda a las familias que están dedicados a proveer comidas sabrosas, saludables, sostenibles y enfocadas en los estudiantes. Nuevos artículos de menú han sido lanzados este año basado en la retroalimentación de los estudiantes. 

¿Quieres saber lo que hay para el desayuno o el almuerzo? Los Servicios de Nutrición ahora tienen menús para imprimir disponibles.

Programs Available in FCPS

Two NEW Early Literacy sites in the Mt. Vernon area are at Fort Belvoir Primary School and Sequoyah Community Center (both Wed./Fri. 10am-12pm).  Families can learn more about these and other opportunities through the brand new FCPS Family Academy

Family Events in the Community

Fall Harvest Festival

Celebrate Fall at Mount Vernon- Join us for a fall celebration featuring 18th century farming demonstrations. Special event showing: October 19th from 9:00am to 5:00pm and October 20th from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Explore the farm and more; please click on the link for more information Fall Harvest Festival | George Washington's Mount Vernon

Programs in the Community

LMVSC is a local non-profit that provides fun and affordable sports programs for kids in the community. Their registration for the winter basketball season is now open!

They also offer financial aid to ensure that every child has the chance to play, regardless of their financial situation. 

Please refer to the flyer for more details.

8484 Riverside Road Alexandria, Virginia 22308 | Main Office: 703-619-3600
Attendance: 703-619-3636 | Web | Twitter