October 21, 2024

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In partnership,

Principal Vega and Assistant Principal Bermudez

FCPS Calendar

Save the Date!

• October 21 - 3Hr Early Release Day, 12:30 dismissal
• October 22 - Picture Day
• October 29 - SHES PTA Meeting
• October 30 - PTA Family Trunk or Treat Family Event
• October 31 - Last day of Quarter 1, 2 hour early release, 1:30 dismissal
• November 1 - Diwali Holiday, No School 
• November 4 - Parent Teacher Conferences, No School 
• November 5 - Parent Teacher Conferences Virtual, No School 

Understanding the Full-Time AAP Screening Process Virtual MeetingInformation Night 

Wednesday October 23rd, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

Sleepy Hollow will host an Advanced Academics Information Session on Wednesday October Virtual 23rd . This session will provide a deeper understanding of the full time level 4 services and the screening process. Please join us to learn more about the Advanced Academics Program. A spanish translator will be available for families. 

Join Zoom Meeting https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/94905626766

Meeting ID: 949 0562 6766

Halloween Guidelines 

As the ghoolish holiday is coming shortly, I would like to remind families of the SHES guidelines for Halloween. 

• We encourage students to dress as "Book Character Day"
• Weapons, face masks, fake swords or fake blook including anything of violent nature is prohibited. 
• We will celebrate on the evening of October 30th, join us for Trunk or Treat in the evening. Bus transporation will be provided. 
• Candies, cupcakes or any other food treats will not be allowed at school. Rather, make a donation of candy for the PTA Trunk or Treat event on October 30th ! 

PTA Family Trunk or Treat Event

Come join us on October 30th from 6-7:30 in the SHES parking lot for our

annual Trunk-or-Treat! Students can dress up and come collect some goodies. No masks or weapons please! 

Sign up to decorate your car or volunteer to help with the games and candy distribution: https://bit.ly/SHESTrunks24 

Can't volunteer your time or car for the event? Consider donating CANDY! Click on our wish list below to donate:

Amazon Wishlist

2024-2025 Outstanding

Employee Awards

Dear Sleepy Hollow Families

 Nominations are now open for the 2024-2025 Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for an outstanding Sleepy Hollow employee, please complete the nomination through this Google form, you will have until Thursday, October 31^st.

Teachers and families are strongly encouraged to nominate one or more employees (one employee per category) to highlight the outstanding work that happens every day here at Pine Spring. All that is required for a nomination is a paragraph or two about how the employee demonstrates exceptionalism in two or more criteria for their category, which are listed below.

Outstanding Teacher

• Instills in students a desire to learn and achieve
• Understands the individual needs of students, encourages their talents, and fosters their self-esteem
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of subject matter and the ability to share it effectively with students
• Fosters cooperative relationships and engages with their colleagues and the community
• Demonstrates outstanding leadership
• Fosters an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrates keeping equity at the center of their work.
• Contributes to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan (Student Success, Caring Culture, Premier Workforce, Resource Stewardship)

Outstanding New Teacher

• Exhibits superior instructional skills
• Interacts exceptionally well with students
• Demonstrates excellent ability to communicate and engage with faculty, staff, parents, and the community
• Fosters an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrates keeping equity at the center of their work
• Contributes to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan (Student Success, Caring Culture, Premier Workforce, Resource Stewardship)

Outstanding Principal

• Manage effectively
• Demonstrate and encourage creativity and innovation
• Foster cooperation between the school and the community
• Maintain a continuing dialogue with students and parents as well as faculty and staff
• Keep abreast of developments in the field of education
• Encourage team spirit
• Demonstrate leadership and exemplify commitment
• Continue to play an active role in the classroom
• Foster an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrates keeping equity at the center of their work
• Contribute to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan (Student Success, Caring Culture, Premier Workforce, Resource Stewardship)

 Outstanding Leader 

• Provides a unique and exceptional contribution to FCPS through their work
• Demonstrates commitment and leadership in their field
• Fosters cooperative relationships with colleagues and/or the community
• Fosters an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrates keeping equity at the center of their work
• Contributes to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan (Student Success, Caring Culture, Premier Workforce, Resource Stewardship)

Outstanding Professional Employee 

• Provides a unique and exceptional contribution to FCPS through their work
• Demonstrates commitment and leadership in their field
• Fosters cooperative relationships with colleagues and/or the community
• Fosters an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrates keeping equity at the center of their work
• Contributes to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan (Student Success, Caring Culture, Premier Workforce, Resource Stewardship)

 Outstanding Operational Employee

•  Provides a unique and exceptional contribution to FCPS through their work
• Demonstrates commitment and leadership in their field
• Fosters cooperative relationships with colleagues and/or the community
• Fosters an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrates keeping equity at the center of their work
• Contributes to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan (Student Success, Caring Culture, Premier Workforce, Resource Stewardship)

The deadline to submit a nomination is Thursday, October 31, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact your Awards Liaison Assistant Principal Kristin Bermudez KGGrowitzber@fcps.edu