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Notes from the Administration

Dear North Springfield Community,

Welcome to another three day weekend, however this weekend is to honor all our veteran's and their families for all that they have sacrificed to ensure our freedoms and freedoms around the world.  They truly deserve to be honored and thank you to everyone who has served in our community.

Up coming dates to remember:

Monday, Nov. 11th          Veterans Day Holiday - Students and Staff

Thursday, Nov. 14th        Report Cards to go home 

Monday, Nov. 18th          3 Hour Early Release - email was sent to families on                 Wednesday 11/6, please fill out the quick form - thank you in                               advance.

Thursday, Nov. 21st        Heritage Night: 5:00 - 7:00

                                        FINAL English Heritage Night Sign Up Sheet.pdf

                                        FINAL Spanish Heritage Night Sign Up Sheet.pdf

Wednesday, Nov. 27th    Thanksgiving Holiday

Thursday, Nov. 28th        Thanksgiving Holiday

Friday, Nov. 29th             Thanksgiving Holiday

 

Reminders:

Please complete your Federal Impact Aid Form on your Parent View within SIS.  

 

Thank you for all your support,  

Chad McRae and Kevin Sami, Administrative Team

North Springfield Elementary 

Lexia Parent Nights

Lexia Parent Nights: Lexia will be offering Parent Nights throughout the 24-25 SY. Information regarding the Lexia Parent Nights can be found on Family Academy Site or you can access the translated fliers below. The next upcoming Lexia Parent Night is November 19th from 6:30-7:30pm via Zoom. We hope to see you there!

• Arabic
• Chinese
• English
• Korean
• Spanish
• Vietnamese
• Urdu

 

News from the PTA

Newsletter Link

  Student Attendance 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

 

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Notes from the Administration

Dear North Springfield Community,

The first quarter officially comes to a close tomorrow.  Tomorrow is also a two hour early release and students will be released at 1:30.  We have a number of holiday's for staff and students and some just for students in the next few weeks, these include:

Thursday, Oct. 31th         2 Hour Early Release

Friday, Nov. 1st               Holiday for Students and Staff

Monday, Nov. 4th            Student Holiday/ Staff Work Day

Tuesday, Nov. 5th           Student Holiday/ Staff Work Day

Monday, Nov. 11th          Veterans Day Holiday for Students and Staff

Monday, Nov. 18th          3 Hour Early Release - email to be sent soon

Wednesday, Nov. 27th    Thanksgiving Holiday

Thursday, Nov. 28th        Thanksgiving Holiday

Friday, Nov. 29th             Thanksgiving Holiday

 

Reminders:

Please complete your Federal Impact Aid Form on your Parent View within SIS.  

 

Thank you for all your support,  

Chad McRae and Kevin Sami, Administrative Team

North Springfield Elementary 

News from the PTA

Newsletter Link

  Student Attendance 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

 

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Notes from the Administration

Dear North Springfield Community,

This year seems to be going a mach speed and not slowing down.  We are only a couple weeks from the end of the first quarter.  Last week we had a chance to finally plant our trees from a grant that had been in the works for almost 2 years.  Casey Trees came and led our students in planting 28 trees on our campus.  We planted a variety of species all of which are native to Virginia.  The next step of this project will be framing and expanding the mulched area around some of the trees next to the playground and installing 2 more benches that our PTA purchased last spring.  When the project is complete it should enhance our playground for the whole community. 

Reminders:

Monday 10/14 is a student Holiday and Teacher Workday

Monday 10/21 is an Early Release Monday, an eNotify email was sent to all parents/guardians yesterday(10/10) which included a new survey to gather information so that we can account for where all our students are to go that afternoon.  Please fill that out that quick survey if you have not done so yet.

 

Thank you for all your support,  

Chad McRae and Kevin Sami, Administrative Team

North Springfield Elementary 

News from the PTA

Newsletter Link

  Student Attendance 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

 

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Notes from the Administration

Dear North Springfield Community,

We are half-way through September, football season is underway and our students are already knee deep in academic learning.  The best part of each and everyday is to see our students smile, laugh and take on the challenge of learning something new.  Below are a number of informative links and links to forms and documents that you may be interested in.  Most importantly is the immunization information.  We need to have your childs most up-to-date shot records on file by September 30th.  Students that do not, will be unenrolled and not be allowed back to school until those documents are provided.  This is a state requirement.  Ms. Tjio has reached out to all the families requiring this update.  If you are wondering if you need any updated information please contact Diana Tjio, NSES SIA at: [email protected].

 

Thank you for all your support,  

Chad McRae and Kevin Sami, Administrative Team

North Springfield Elementary 

Please Remember that MONDAY is an Early Release Monday - SCHOOL ENDS AT 12:30 ✔️ Parent/Caregiver Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms?

We understand that the multiple school forms caregivers receive during the first weeks of school can feel overwhelming, but each one helps set your child up for a successful school year! If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact your child’s school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.

📋 Permission Forms

Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.

Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)

The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned by Friday, September 30.

• 🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow! 

• Spanish:

¿Cuándo debe quedarse mi hijo en casa?Ya sea que  los estudiantes falten a la escuela por enfermedad como por cualquier otra razón, faltar a la escuela conlleva una pérdida de aprendizaje.

Ayude a su hijo a tener éxito animándole a faltar el menor número de días posible. Sin embargo, asegúrese de que su hijo se quede en casa si está enfermo. ¿Cuándo debe su hijo quedarse en casa? Visite nuestra página web para obtener ideas útiles sobre las ausencias y sobre cómo colaborar con su hijo y con el colegio.

Si su hijo tiene una enfermedad crónica, asegúrese de notificar a su maestro para que se le pueda proporcionar asistencia si la necesita. Mantenga una línea de comunicación abierta con la enfermera de salud pública de su escuela, y llame a la escuela tan pronto como sepa que su hijo va a estar ausente e informe al personal de la escuela por qué y por cuánto tiempo. ¡Asista hoy, logre mañana!

PTA NEWS and Updates

Main PTA Website LINK

 

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

 

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Notes from the Administration

Dear North Springfield Community,

I wanted to send out the community newletter a little early this week to remind everyone that Back-to-School Night is this Thursday, September 5th staring at 5:30.  The doors will open at 5:15 see the schedule below to know when your childs grade levels are presenting and the location.  I have attached the Welcome Back video's from our School Board Members below as well.  

• School Board Video Link 

• To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during Early Release Mondays: Early Release Monday Childcare Form.

 

Thank you for all your support,  

Chad McRae and Kevin Sami, Administrative Team

North Springfield Elementary 

Back-to-School Night Agenda

Thursday, September 5th, 2024

Doors Open at 5:15

Session 1

       

Grade

Location 

Start Time 

End Time 

Classrooms

Kindergarten

Cafeteria

5:30 

6:15

6:25 - 6:55

1st Grade

Library

5:30

6:15

6:25 - 6:55

4th Grade

Gym

5:30

6:15

6:25 - 6:55

PAC

Classrooms

5:30 

6:15

 

PreK

Classrooms

5:30

6:15

 

ECCB

Classrooms

5:30

6:15

 

Session 2

       

Grade

Location 

Start Time 

End Time 

Classrooms

2nd Grade

Cafeteria

6:30

7:15

5:50 -6:20

3rd Grade

Library

6:30

7:15

5:50 -6:20

5th Grade 

Gym

6:30

7:15

5:50 -6:20

PTA NEWS and Updates

Main PTA Website LINK

 

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

 

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Notes from the Administration

Dear North Springfield Community,

That was a very fast first week of school.  I sincerely hope the year slows down a little bit. Our staff and students are setting routines and getting familiar with their schedules and classmates.  Next week our preschool students will join us, this is where our school has grown the most.  We now have 5 Preschool Autism Classes, 8 Preschool Early Childhood Special Education Classes and 2 PreK inclusion/headstart classes.  Please remember to have patience and safety on your mind during arrival and dismissal.

I would like to thank all in our community that came to Beaver Blast-off last Thursday and kicked off our new year.  It was great to see all our returning families and to meet many of our newest community members.  We had an estimated 90% participation.

Second Week Reminders:

• Please drive slowly in the parking lot during arrival and dismissal while everyone gets used to the structures and routines.
• Arrival - doors open at 8:25 AM
• Parents will not be allowed into the building without signing into the main office - Door 1 
• Dismissal - starts at 3:30 PM
• Sign-up for your schoology/SIS account if you do not have one to access student and school information.
• Reminder: August 31st and September 3rd are Holidays
• Back-to-School Night will be Thursday, September 5th - detials to come
• Join the PTA

• To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during Early Release Mondays: Early Release Monday Childcare Form.

 

Thank you for all your support,  

Chad McRae and Kevin Sami, Administrative Team

North Springfield Elementary 

Annandale Community:

I am excited to share that the Annandale Pyramid Math Teachers recently came together to align and strengthen math instruction from kindergarten through 12th grade. After two years of dedicated work, including extensive observations of math instruction across our schools, pyramid principals and math leaders have crafted a unified vision statement to guide this work:

In the Annandale Pyramid, mathematics teaching and learning focuses on developing an understanding of concepts and procedures through problem-solving, reasoning, and discourse.

Our Pyramid Math Kickoff provided every math teacher in our pyramid (Braddock ES, Weyanoke ES, Annandale Terrace ES Columbia ES, Bren Mar Park ES, North Springfield ES, Holmes MS, Poe MS, and Annandale HS) the opportunity to plan the first unit of the year together. They also were able to attend sessions tailored to their interests, with topics ranging from lesson planning and building a classroom community, to increasing student discourse and ensuring that every student can access mathematics.

The feedback from these sessions was overwhelmingly positive. Here are just a few reflections from our educators:

• “I got goosebumps hearing the references to the FCPS Vision of Excellence in Mathematics. I truly believe that the work we launched today and the work I know we will continue to do throughout the year is going to help students.”
• "Thanks for a great learning session! Do this again with upcoming content."
• "It was great to be around new faces and get a better understanding of how to plan for student-centered discourse."
• "I loved this! It was wonderful to connect with former colleagues and align our thinking as a pyramid."
• "The unpacking portion was really helpful. It’s nice to get takeaways from colleagues outside of my school team."
• "This was great! Thanks for a quick and informative PD!"

I am proud of the collaborative spirit that has brought us this far and excited about the path ahead. Together, as a pyramid, we are not just teaching math—we are building a strong foundation for our students' success.

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions.

 

Chad McRae, Principal, North Springfield Elementary

A special thank you to Shawn DeRose, Principal, Annandale High School 

North Springfield Recognized for the Second Year in a Row as a Green Flag Eco School News from the PTA

Newsletter Link

Coming Soon - Upcoming Events:

Thank you for sponsoring our Beaver Blast-Off

 

Student Attendance 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