Message from Mrs. Briggs
Dear Panther Families,
This week SHES students celebrated Earth Week by planting our new community edible garden. This project was started several weeks ago with a large-scale planting of seeds with classes in STEAM. In total, we planted a wide variety of nearly 500 seeds, including arugula, kale, lettuce, spinach, peas, beans, tomatoes, pumpkins, watermelons, cantaloupe, cucumbers, sunflowers, peppers, thyme, basil, oregano, parsley, cilantro, and more.
Younger students planted the seeds and learned about how seeds work, plant needs, plant parts, soil, and much more. Our older students helped to research companion plants and designed and guided us on where to plant the different varieties. It was a great full of hard work, learning, and stewardship. Thank you all for participating in our spirit week.
Or SHES students spent time learning how garden stewards; we pulled weeds, learned to amend soil, rake, and till. It was a lot of hard work that I dare say all enjoyed.
In the end, 700+ students participated in our gardening efforts. It is beautiful! Please come and check it out, it is located on the primary playground in the far right corner. This summer, we will be looking for families to come weed, water, and harvest. Be on the lookout for a Sign-Up Genius in the next few weeks to sign up for a week!
This was a fun and productive Earth Week for SHES staff and students. If you get a moment, come check out our new garden!
Sincerely,
Amy Briggs
Calendar Reminders
April 28 - 3 Hour Early Release- Students dismiss at 12:35pm
Kindergarten Registration/Orientation 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
(for new Kindergarten students and parents)
April 30- Wear Blue-Autism Awareness Day
May 7- All grades 3-6 Reading SOL
May 8 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Alden Theatre
May 14- All grades 3-6 Math SOL
May 16- PTO Meeting 9:00 am
May 19- 3 Hour Early Relase - students dismiss at 12:35pm
May 20 - Band Concert 6:30pm
May 20 & 22- 3rd Grade Field Trip to Frying Pan Park
May 22- 5th grade Science SOL
May 22 - Taste of Spring Hill 6pm
May 23- 4th Grade Trip to Udvar-Hazy Air and Space
May 26 - School Holiday (Memorial Day)
May 28- Orchestra Concert 3rd Grade 6:30 pm
May 29- Orchestra Concert 4th, 5th and 6th Grade 6:30 pm
May 29 - K,1,2 field trip to Langley HS for performance -Frozen
2024-25 FCPS School Calendar
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Kiss & Ride Safety
Please only drop students off where designated staff members are stationed and can monitor students. Students should not be dropped off in the parking lot or before the drop-off sign for Kiss & Ride.
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Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students.
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Rising 7th graders for Longfellow MS
We invite all Rising 7th Grade and new FCPS families to join us for Longfellow Middle School’s Spring Open House on Tuesday, April 29th, from 6:00–7:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to tour the school, meet staff, and ask any questions as you prepare for the 2025–26 school year. We look forward to welcoming you!
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Family Literacy Fair
Family Literacy Fair with 30,000 Free Books - Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Lorton Community Center, 9520 Richmond Hwy, Lorton, VA 22079 Sponsored by American Federation of Teachers, Fairfax County Federation of Teachers, Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services, First Book, and K&R Branding Solutions
SY 2025-26 registration for Kindergarten and new students
SY 2025-26 registration for kindergarten and new students at Spring Hill ES is open.
Please submit https://springhilles.fcps.edu/student-services/new-student-registration in New Student Registration site on the website then school registrar will send you an email with information about required forms and link to schedule an appointment for registration.
Student’s Intention for the SY 25-26
If your student is not coming back to Spring Hill ES due to moving or transferring to private school for SY 25-26, please contact Young-joo Kim; ykim1@fcps.edu to receive the form. Also this form can be accessed by your students with their school email address. Rising 7th grade students are placed in middle schools in the boundary by their home address. Please submit the form only if your student is moving out of the boundary.”
FCPS News
Social and Emotional Learning Screener: Parent Reports
Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of March, providing information on their SEL skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
Individual student SEL Screener results are available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the SEL Screener Results Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.
Protect Your Child from Measles: What You Need to Know
Measles cases continue to rise in the U.S. About 1 in 5 people who get measles end up in the hospital. Measles can cause severe complications like a lung infection (pneumonia), brain inflammation (encephalitis), and possibly death, even with medical care. Symptoms of measles typically include:
- High fever (may spike up to 104°F)
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red, watery eyes
- A rash that appears around 3-5 days after other symptoms begin. The rash typically starts on the face and spreads down the body.
The best way to protect a child from measles is by getting two doses of the combination measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine.
If you are unsure of your child's vaccination status or your personal vaccination status, talk to your health care provider. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your health care provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources.
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
TASTE OF SPRING HILL IS AROUND THE CORNER!
THURSDAY, MAY 22, 6PM – 8 PM
We are excited to announce that Taste of Spring Hill: A Cultural Celebration (TOSH) is back and coming up soon!
WHAT: A special evening to celebrate the amazing cultural heritage of our students, staff and families!
WHEN: Thursday, May 22 from 6 pm to 8 pm
WHERE: SHES Cafeteria If you participated last year, you know how much fun it is - and we hope to see everyone again this year! We are looking for parents and families willing to teach more about their culture, country and heritage so that we can have as many cultures and countries (or U.S. states) represented as possible.
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS WEDNESDAY, MAY 7th!
Sign up to share your culture and help us transform the cafeteria into a robust Cultural Showcase with as many cultures and countries (or U.S. states) as possible! Ways to share include:
- Make a poster showing the amazing cities to visit in your country.
- Drape your table with a beautiful flag or colorful scarf.
- Display a dress or costume from your culture.
- Set up a game for the kids to play that is popular in another country.
- Bring in pictures from your travel adventures.
- Share a favorite dish from your country/state.
We will connect families who sign up to share the same culture/country so that you can coordinate with one another! Just click here to sign up!
LOST & FOUND CORNER
Q: WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR NEW SPRING HILL SPRING SPIRIT WEAR? A: PUT A NAME TAG ON IT! (or you might not find it again if gets lost)
The weather is getting warmer - but the Lost and Found is still overflowing. There is something that you can do to help us keep favorite items out of the pile! With everyone having the same new spring season Spring Hill spirit wear, any of those items that end up in the lost and found without a nametag are IMPOSSIBLE to return to the right owner! Please consider purchasing from Mabel's Labels and ensuring that your spirit wear makes it home again!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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