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Stratford Landing Elementary PTA
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UPCOMING DATES:
Fri. 3/24 - Yearbook ‘early bird’ price deadline
Wed. 3/29 @ 6pm - “Simple View of Reading” Families as Partners Workshop
Thurs. 3/30 @ 7pm - D3 Showcase @ Carl Sandburg MS
Mon 4/3 - Fri. 4/7 - Spring Break Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Fri. 4/7 - ‘Purple Up’ for military kids
Thurs. 4/13 - 2-hr. Early Release
Fri. 4/14 - Teacher Work Day - NO SCHOOL
Fri. 4/14 - ‘Purple Up’ for military kids
Thurs. 4/20 @ 6pm - Special Needs family support group
Fri. 4/21 - Eid al Fitr Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Fri. 4/21 - ‘Purple Up’ for military kids
Thurs. 4/27 @ 6pm - Spring Fling
Fri. 4/28 - ‘Purple Up’ for military kids
Thurs. 5/11 @ 5:30pm - Young Artist Night
Thurs. 5/25 @ 6pm - PTA Family Movie Night
Mon. 5/29 - Memorial Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Fri. 6/16 - Last Day of School - 2hr. Early Release
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Yearbook Orders - LAST WEEK of Early Bird Sale!
This is the last week to preorder your SLES 2022-2023 yearbooks under the early bird price of $20 per copy, through THIS Friday, March 24, 2023. The price per yearbook increases to $25 after the deadline. Order online today at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob
(School code: 13197823)
* If you are interested in donating a yearbook to SLES Care & Share, you will have the option to click on “Donation to School” when completing your order online. These funds will be used to purchase yearbooks which will be donated to the SLES Care & Share Program.
Families as Partners Workshop: A Simple View of Reading - Wed. 3/29 @ 6pm
Parents/Guardians of K-3rd Grade Students: Join a team of teachers on March 29th, from 6-7 pm in room C199, to learn about the Simple View of Reading (SVR) model that guides reading instruction at Stratford Landing Elementary. We will:
* Discuss Fairfax County School District’s shifts in reading instruction as we define the essential components of reading
* Consider how an effective approach to reading instruction addresses oral language comprehension as thoroughly as it addresses foundational skills of word recognition
* Recognize relationships between vocabulary knowledge, background knowledge, oral language proficiency, and reading comprehension
* Explore the importance of intentional use of rich vocabulary across all levels of instruction
* Learn how “conversational turns” in adult-child interactions foster development in key areas of the brain responsible for language comprehension
Childcare and dinner will be provided! To register for this event, please complete this short form by March 22nd: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYxn0JwWmAy_lOD8tjNSeoTB3C2IsGtbraIGc7-HnvGjDAWQ/viewform
Questions? Please contact our family liaison, Andrea Howard, at [email protected] or 703-619-3690
Purple Up For Military Kids - Every Friday in April
It's about that time again, where we get to show support to our military kids for ‘Purple Up!’ month. We encourage students, parents and staff to wear PURPLE every Friday in April.
Please contact Jess Abbott or Becky Hyatt with questions: [email protected]
PTA Spring Events Are In Full Swing!
D3, Young Artist Night, Spring Fling, Family Movie Night — the PTA has a lot of fun upcoming events! Check our website https://slpta.org/ and Facebook Group for the latest info!
Family Support Group Meeting for SLES Parents/Guardians of Children with Special Needs
When: Thursday, April 20th, from 6-7 pm
Where: Stratford Landing ES, Room C199
We understand the unique challenges you face, and Stratford Landing wants to offer a safe and supportive space for you to share your struggles and joys of raising a child with special needs. Come connect with other parents who share a similar journey and learn about topics and resources that support you and your family.
Reserve your spot today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLoqBogKXB5NEDtOXmxPCG2UHp7noTe65sMGhMYPEaslZeIg/viewform
Questions? Please contact our family liaison, Andrea Howard, at [email protected] or 703-619-3690
Care & Share Donations Needed
Care & Share is looking for the following donations to support our Family Resource Center. If you are interested in contributing, please use this Amazon wish list or place items in the red bins outside the main office. Thank you for your support!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/24N9Q6ODK8DQW
* Youth M pants
* Clorox wipes
* Facial tissues
* Toothbrushes & toothpaste
* Deodorant
* Peanut-free snacks
Questions? Join our Facebook Page, view the PTA website or
e-mail: [email protected]