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Storybook Character Parade
Come One, Come All to our Annual Storybook Character Parade!!
Who: All students in grades 4-6
What: Are invited to celebrate with our ECCB/ PAC and K-3 students!
When: Friday, October 30 @ 9:15 AM
Where: Outside Bus Loop (good weather); in the halls on the first floor/gym (inclement weather).
Students should dress as their favorite storybook character and carry the book that represents their character.
- Do not send students to school with objects that could be considered a weapon.
- Be mindful not to send your child to school in a scary costume.
STEMFEST 2026
DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17,2026
TIME: 11 AM- 2 PM
LOCATION: SOUTH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
9:15 AM PRE-K, HAR, JONES, GRADES 1,3,AND 6
10:45 AM SZALKOWSKI,BROOKE, GRADES 2,4,5
Get Ready for the First Early Release Wednesday
Silverbrook will have a three-hour early release on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Dismissal will begin at approximately 12:35. Lunch will be provided on a modified schedule. It's a great day to schedule doctor and dentist appointments!
Do You Need Silverbrook Staff to Provide Childcare for Your Student?
Please let us know either way! Parents and caregivers may use the Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet in SIS ParentVUE to confirm whether or not childcare will be needed on the four early release Wednesdays. Once you have signed into ParentVUE, you can follow these instructions. The deadline for a response is midnight, Oct. 18.
Find out more about FCPS Early Release Wednesdays.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join the FCPS Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Reid, for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Wednesday, September 16, 6:45 p.m., at McNair Elementary School
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Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., at Riverside Elementary School
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
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Fall into Flavor With FCPS’ New Breakfast and Lunch Menu
FCPS’ new September and October menu items are packed with classic favorites and fresh global inspiration. Check our new online menu system to see when you can try new recipes based on student feedback and developed by FCPS’ executive chef and team of food and nutrition experts. Menu items include:
- Breakfast items such as honey chicken biscuits, guava pastelitos (whole-grain pastries filled with tropical guava fruit), and roasted apple parfaits, made with vanilla yogurt and homemade granola.
- Lunch items such as crunchy beef or fiesta tacos, ramen bowl with diced chicken or hard-boiled egg, beef or vegan banh mi burger, and southwest fiesta soup with corn chips.
Stay up to date on FCPS menus and nutrition news by subscribing to the Food and Nutrition Services newsletter.
Vision & Hearing Test
Vision and Hearing Screenings will be held for all Kindergarten students on October 14, 15, and 16 (Wed.-Fri. mornings), and for all 3rd Grade Students on October 26, 27, 28, and 29 (Mon.-Thurs. mornings). If your child wears glasses, please be sure that their glasses are at school on screening days. Students who are new to FCPS will be screened as well. The purpose of screening is to identify students who need further evaluation due to difficulty seeing the screening chart or hearing the screening tones. Parents will be notified by letter if screening results indicate that further evaluation is needed. Prompt follow-up with your health care provider is recommended as vision and hearing difficulties can interfere with learning. Parent Volunteers are appreciated. If you can assist with the screenings, please sign up here for Kindergarten and sign up here for 3rd Grade. Bring your ID on your volunteer day. No experience is needed. Same day training will be provided. Questions? Contact Amy Friedman, School Health Aide, at afriedman@fcps.edu or 703-690-5110. Thank you.
The Importance of the Flu Vaccine
Staying up to date with your child's flu vaccination helps:
- Reduce School Absences: Keeping students healthy means more time spent learning and engaging with peers.
- Protect the Community: Vaccination helps shield vulnerable family members and neighbors from seasonal illness.
- Support Overall Wellness: Routine flu shots are a key component of a proactive student health plan.
Upcoming Flu Shot Events
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, at no out-of-pocket cost. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary.
Mark Your Calendar
October is…
National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15)
Disability History and Awareness Month
National Bullying Prevention Month
National School Principals Month
- 12-16 - National School Lunch Week
- 12 - Indigenous Peoples’ Day / School Planning Day
- 19-23 - Digital Citizenship Week
- 19-23 - National School Bus Safety Week
Oct. 30 and Nov. 2-3 - Quarter End Early Release / School Planning Day / Teacher Workday
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