Message from Mrs. Briggs

Dear Panther Families,

It's hard to believe that we've already entered the month of May! The final weeks of the school year are quickly approaching, and with them comes a busy period for our students and teachers.

Our dedicated teachers are currently working diligently to assess student growth and understanding through end-of-year testing. If your child is in grades 3-6, they will be taking the Standards of Learning Assessments. Please see information below regarding the assessments and how best to support your student.

We are also looking forward to celebrating the end of the year with our ABC countdown activities for our students! See calendar above. 

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education.

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

Class Placements for 2025-2026

Our staff will be working on tentative class groupings this spring, with classroom assignments finalized in mid-August.  As we make these placements, we consider many factors including individual student information, teacher input, and social relationships. Every class will have a blend of children with diverse needs, personalities, and learning interests. Due to the many factors we must consider in creating classroom placements, including the staffing of our teachers, requests for a specific teacher will not be honored.

If you have information that you believe is pertinent to your child’s placement for next year, please complete this link  by Friday, May 16 for it to be taken into consideration. There is no need to complete the form if you do not have any information you would like us to consider. 

If your child will NOT be attending Spring Hill ES or his/her base middle school next year, please email Ms. Kim at ykim1@fcps.edu.

Unfortunately, due to timelines, we are unable to accept survey input after May 16th.  Thank you!

Calendar Reminders

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 Release - 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

May 30 -         Field Day (rain date 6/6/25)

2024-25 FCPS    School Calendar

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.

Upcoming Testing Information (Grades 3-6)

As the end of the school year approaches, we want to provide you with important information regarding the upcoming Standards of Learning (SOL) testing for students in grades 3 through 6.

Here is the SOL testing schedule:

• Reading SOL (Grades 3-6): Wednesday, May 7th
• Math SOL (Grades 3-6): Wednesday, May 14th
• 5th Grade Science SOL: Thursday, May 22^nd

To help ensure a positive and successful testing experience for our students, we kindly ask for your support in the following ways:

• Good Breakfast: Please ensure your child has a nutritious breakfast on testing days. There will be no snack provided during the testing sessions.
• Choice Book: Students are encouraged to bring a choice book to read quietly once they have finished their test. These books will remain with them in the testing location until all testing for the session is complete.
• Lunch Schedule Adjustments: Please be aware of temporary adjustments to the lunch schedule on the Reading and Math SOL testing days (May 7th and May 14th):
• 1st Grade Lunch: Moved to 10:45 AM
• 3rd Grade Lunch: Moved to 11:45 AM
• Good Night's Sleep: Ensuring your child gets a good night's sleep before each testing day is crucial for their focus and performance.
• Water Bottle: Students are permitted to bring a water bottle to have with them during testing.
• Headphones and Mice (If Necessary): If your child uses headphones or a mouse regularly for schoolwork or testing accommodations, please ensure they bring them to school fully functional on their respective testing days.
• Charged Computers: Please ensure their computers are fully charged.

We appreciate your partnership in supporting your child's success during SOL testing. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions.

FCPS News

Excellence at a Crossroads: FCPS Budget UpdateThe Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will begin finalizing the budget on Tuesday, May 6. The current advertised budget underfunds FCPS by $150 million.

Without new revenue, such as the meals tax (adding just $2-3 to an average dining bill for a family of four), FCPS will face significant cuts.

Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders

Additional immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grades: Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas

Join the FCPS Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School! During this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth.

Learn about summer programs for children and resources from community and business partners. Enjoy face painting, touring a fire truck, student performances, and other fun activities. For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.

A Message from the PTO

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 7^th!

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!

If you are interested in lending a helping hand, or have any questions, please email Angese Banerjee at alocmele@gmail.com.

WALK, BIKE & ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY

 MAY 7th

Join us on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 for National Walk and Roll to School Day! If you don’t normally walk, bike, or scoot to school, don’t worry - you can still join in on the fun!

Spring Hill staff will meet students who want to bike or walk with us starting around 8:20 Wednesday, May 7th. Students who plan to join our Walk to School event should be dropped off at the corner of Birnam Wood Road and Falstaff Road in the Hamlet (click here for a map) between 8:25 – 8:30am. After a quick group photo we will start our walk to school at 8:30.   If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Roman at krroman@fcps.edu.

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!

Student Spotlight

19 kids from SHES participated in the Math Kangaroo competition on March 20, 2025. The kids with the top 20 national ranks are Noah Shiv grade 4 - rank 1, Mayan Ramanujan grade 5 - rank 6, Luka Lin grade 2 - rank 8, Lucas Tan grade 4 - rank 11, Hannah Shiv grade 6 - rank 13. The kids with the top 20 state ranks are Noah Shiv grade 4 - rank 1, Mayan Ramanujan grade 5 - rank 2, Luka Lin grade 2 - rank 7, Lucas Tan grade 4 - rank 8, Hannah Shiv grade 6 - rank 7, Daniel Khakpour grade 3 - rank 20… congratulations everyone