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A few of our patrols enjoying the morning and about to head to class after their duties. Thank you to all of our patrols for being such wonderful student leaders.

Message from the Administration

Hello North Springfield Families and Friends, thank you for the warm welcomes and introductions. I’m enjoying being at NSES. It is such a caring and engaging school community.

Thank you PTA and all who participated in BINGO Night and Silent Auction on Friday, March 7. The event is a fan favorite and a huge fundraiser for our students' events.

We have a busy week ahead of us. Monday is an early release day with dismissal at 12:30 for Kindergarten - 5th grades. Our teachers continue their intensive professional development on the new literacy curriculum during the afternoon. Tuesday is our annual Tornado Drill. It’s practiced across the county and state during the month of March. Wednesday is Spring Picture Day and smiles all around.

Please let me know how I can be of best support to you as I become acclimated to this wonderful community and we move through the principal selection process.

Enjoy this week. Spring has sprung!

Linda Ferguson

Interim Principal

Search Process for New Principal Continues

Dear North Springfield Elementary School Parents, Staff and Community Members:

The search process continues for a new principal for North Springfield Elementary School. An important step in this procedure is to inform parents, staff, and community members about the principal selection process. An important meeting was held on Monday, February 24, 2025. At that meeting, the process was explained.

Multiple levels of interviews will occur to select a candidate who is the best fit and match to lead North Springfield Elementary School. A panel interview will be held on Monday, March 24, 2025. The advisory panel will be comprised of three staff representatives, and three parent (or community) representatives from the North Springfield community.

If you are interested in serving as a panelist, please submit your information by close of business on Tuesday, March 11, 2024 using the google form link Principal Input and Advisory Panel Interest . The Region 6 Leadership Team will review all submissions and select staff and community members to serve as either panelists or alternates for these interviews. The Department of Human Resources will contact the individuals who are selected to serve in this capacity.

Another critical component to the process is your input. Please provide input detailing the skills, experiences, and leadership characteristics needed at your school. Include challenges and issues that the new principal will need to address. Principal professional skills include instructional leadership, school climate, human resources, organizational management, and communication and community relations.  Your input is confidential. Please submit your input  using the google form link  Principal Input and Advisory Panel Interest by Tuesday, March 11, 2024.

I look forward to working closely with North Springfield Elementary School parents, staff, and community members during the principal selection process.

Sincerely,

Dr. Michelle Boyd

Assistant Superintendent of Region 6

Spotlight on North Springfield ...

North Springfield joined in the celebrations for Read Across America Day. Many students love the Dog Man book series. Here's a group of student enthusiasts showing off their hats and books.

Read Across America Day was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to help get kids excited about reading. Learn more about Equitable Access to Literacy in this video.

News from NSES PTA: Change Begins With You!

NSES PTA Website ... Check out what happening with our PTA!

FCPS News ... In Case You Missed It

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• A Strong Academic Foundation
• 70th Annual Regional Science Fair
• New Breakfast Options

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

National Women’s History Month

Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history.  Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.

FCPS CARES Program

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees, specifically at North Springfield ES.

Upcoming Important Dates

• Monday, March 10 - Early Release Monday - Dismissal at 12:30
• Tuesday, March 11 - Annual Tornado Drill 
• Tuesday, March 11 - PTA General Meeting (Virtual)
• Wednesday, March 12 - Spring Picture Day (Bring your smile!)
• Friday, March 28: End of 3rd Quarter (Full School Day)
• Monday, March 31: Eid al-Fitr Holiday - No School
• Tuesday, April 1: Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
• Tuesday, April 1: Kindergarten Orientation (9:00 - 10:00 AM)

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Special Notes from Region 6

Sent on behalf of Dr. Michelle Boyd, Region 6 Assistant Superintendent:

 

Dear North Springfield Elementary School Staff, Parents, and Community Members, 

It was wonderful to connect with you virtually Monday evening, along with our colleague in Human Resources, to provide an outline of the principal selection process.  If you were unable to attend the meeting or had difficulty accessing the Zoom room and are interested in viewing the presentation, please access the recording using the following link:

Community Meeting Recording:

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/rec/share/7BpyJ8bdD2APJGmWjTI4kGArB3eL4roq9j_ik6hLE-tooew9iG5edGjaqwFxQ9ux.f6pM53kZvwkh2v8b

Passcode: F&0cRZhw&%

Your input is important to us and influences every step of the principal selection process.  We invite you to offer your individual, written input regarding the skills, experience, and leadership characteristics needed for North Springfield Elementary School.  You may also provide feedback about any challenges or issues that a new principal will need to address upon joining the North Springfield Elementary School community. Below you will see suggestions for input and submission directions. Please be assured that all input is confidential.  Please submit your feedback to the Department of Human Resources at [email protected] by Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Additionally, the advisory panel will be comprised of three staff representatives and three parent (or community) representatives from the North Springfield Elementary School community.  If you are interested in serving as a panelist, please submit your information by close of business on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, using the Google form linked here. Please note that there was a technical error in the previous link that was provided.  If you have already submitted your information using the previous link please use the Google link provided above to submit your information to ensure that we capture your important input. Please review the meeting recording for additional details on the panel process and time commitment required of panelists. The Region 6 Leadership Team will review all submissions and select staff and community members to serve as either panelists or alternates for these in-person interviews.  The Department of Human Resources will contact the individuals who are selected to serve in this capacity.

I look forward to working closely with North Springfield Elementary School staff, parents, and community members during the principal selection process. 

Sincerely,

Dr. Michelle Boyd

Assistant Superintendent, Region 6

 

FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PRINCIPAL SELECTION PROCESS

INPUT SUGGESTIONS

Fairfax County Public Schools’ mission is to provide creative, knowledgeable, and talented leadership to ensure student success.  To determine the best match for the leadership needs at your school, parent and staff perspectives will be used to screen candidate resumes and develop interview questions.  Please provide input detailing the skills, experiences, and leadership characteristics needed at your school.  Include challenges and issues that the new principal will need to address.  Principal professional skills include instructional leadership, school climate, human resources, organizational management, and communication and community relations.

Please e-mail your input to the Department of Human Resources by Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at [email protected].

Early Release Monday 3/10 Survey

Please fill out the survey for our next early release Monday on 3/10.  This helps us tremendously plan for all our students.

https://forms.gle/EHDpFrj7CPd5dtp48

Thank you!

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Notes from the Administration

Dear North Springfield Community,

Time seems to race by at the speed of light sometimes and the month of February does not seem to be slowing down.  We had a great Spelling Bee on Thursday evening which is kicking off a number of fun events including our BINGO Night and Silent Auction on March 7th.   

We are hopeful of warmer weather and spring to begin.  See below, the information on the principal selection process which will be under way soon.

Thank you for all your support,  

Chad McRae and Kevin Sami, Administrative Team

North Springfield Elementary 

News from the PTA

Newsletter Link

Winter Movie Night - January 24th Link to detail and Pizza Order

  ⛄A Note from Region 6 Leadership

Dear North Springfield Elementary School Parents, Staff and Community Members:

We are beginning the search for a new principal for North Springfield Elementary School. An important step in this procedure is to inform parents, staff, and community members about the principal selection process. An important meeting will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 6 p.m. This meeting will be held virtually on Zoom. The information to log into the meeting is below.

Join URL:

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/96330574768?pwd=ZN158fem1JV109vWMIynL7XO91mEYd.1&from=addon

Meeting ID:     963 3057 4768

Passcode:       111685

We will outline the multiple levels of interviews that will take place to select a candidate who is the best fit and match to lead North Springfield Elementary School. A panel interview will be held on Monday, March 24, 2025. The advisory panel will be comprised of three staff representatives, and three parent (or community) representatives from the North Springfield community. If you are interested in serving as a panelist, please submit your information by close of business on Tuesday, March 11, 2024 using the google form link Principal Input and Advisory Panel Interest . The Region 6 Leadership Team will review all submissions and select staff and community members to serve as either panelists or alternates for these interviews. The Department of Human Resources will contact the individuals who are selected to serve in this capacity.

Another critical component to the process is your input. Please provide input detailing the skills, experiences, and leadership characteristics needed at your school. Include challenges and issues that the new principal will need to address. Principal professional skills include instructional leadership, school climate, human resources, organizational management, and communication and community relations.

Your input is confidential. Please submit your input using the google form link  Principal Input and Advisory Panel Interest by Tuesday, March 11, 2024.

I look forward to working closely with North Springfield Elementary School parents, staff, and community members during the principal selection process.

Sincerely,

Dr. Michelle Boyd

Assistant Superintendent of Region 6

FCPS CARES Program

 

 

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees, specifically at North Springfield ES.

Andrew Gause's Martial Arts

Transported After School Program - Our After School Program (AMP) is the perfect alternative to SACC/Daycare.  Your child will get a daily Taekwondo class, snack and quiet/homework time.  So a child should have gotten a good workout and their homework done when you pick up so you can enjoy the rest of your evening together.

https://www.rvtkd.com/after-school-martial-arts-program.html

Andrew Gause Owner/Master Instructor Andrew Gause's Martial Arts 5236 Port Royal Rd Springfield, VA 22151

(703) 321 - 0300 (office) (703) 321 - 3330 (fax)

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Notes from the Administration

Dear North Springfield Community,

WOW! We actually have a winter this year.  There looks to be the potential for 2 or 3 weather systems next week.  Please monitor the school systems annoucements for delays and closings.  Make sure your students bring hats and gloves to school as we will still try to have outdoor recess when we can. 

Enjoy the football games this weekend, stay warm, and we look forward to seeing everyone soon as the PTA has some great events on the calendar over the next few weeks. 

 

Thank you for all your support,  

Chad McRae and Kevin Sami, Administrative Team

North Springfield Elementary 

News from the PTA

Newsletter Link

Winter Movie Night - January 24th Link to detail and Pizza Order

  ⛄Student and Family Resources

Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue! 

FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures. 

• Spanish: Recursos para estudiantes y familias

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax han compilado una lista de recursos para estudiantes y familias en caso de que necesiten ayuda mientras las escuelas están cerradas por las vacaciones de invierno. Por favor visite nuestra página web de recursos de invierno para enlaces a apoyo académico; apoyo a la salud mental; y alimentos, ropa, vivienda y otros recursos del condado.Cuando las Escuelas están Cerradas, el Aprendizaje Puede Continuar

FCPS anima a los estudiantes a aprovechar las oportunidades de aprendizaje divertido durante las vacaciones de invierno y días de nieve. Considere estas actividades de invierno para que sus estudiantes combinen la educación y la diversión durante las vacaciones de invierno o en caso en que se cierren las escuelas debido al mal tiempo.  

• Korean:⛄ 학생 및 가족 자원

페어팩스 카운티 공립학교는 겨울방학 동안 도움이 필요한 학생과 가족을 위해 자원 목록을 작성했습니다. 학업 지원, 정신 건강 지원, 음식, 의복, 주택 및 기타 카운티 자원에 대한 링크를 보려면 겨울 자원 웹페이지를 방문하십시오. 

학교는 문을 닫았지만, 학습은 계속됩니다! 

FCPS는 학생들이 겨울방학과 눈이 오는 날에 재미있는 학습 기회를 활용할 것을 권장합니다. 겨울방학이나 날씨로 인한 휴교 기간 학생들을 위해 교육과 놀이가 함께 하는 겨울 활동을 고려해 보세요.

FCPS CARES Program

 

 

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees, specifically at North Springfield ES.

Andrew Gause's Martial Arts

Transported After School Program - Our After School Program (AMP) is the perfect alternative to SACC/Daycare.  Your child will get a daily Taekwondo class, snack and quiet/homework time.  So a child should have gotten a good workout and their homework done when you pick up so you can enjoy the rest of your evening together.

https://www.rvtkd.com/after-school-martial-arts-program.html

Andrew Gause Owner/Master Instructor Andrew Gause's Martial Arts 5236 Port Royal Rd Springfield, VA 22151

(703) 321 - 0300 (office) (703) 321 - 3330 (fax)

7602 Heming Court, Springfield, VA 22151|  Main: 703.658.5500
Attendance: 703.658.5555 | Web | Twitter