"Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us."
- Hal Borland

It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season, so don't forget to stop by the Parent Resource Center to pick up some learning resources, games and books from our free lending library for you to enjoy with your children as we move into the holidays.

Our library is open from 8-4pm, Monday through Friday. Parents are welcome to come in to check out resources, or contact us to send requested resources to your child's school. If you're looking for an educational resource, game or activity to support your child's math, literacy, or social skills goals, give us a call and we can help you find something!

Visit our library catalog to see our growing collection of resources, books, and eBooks! https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/43326

If an interpreter is needed, please contact us at least a week before the event so we can secure one for you. Email us in your preferred language at prc@spotsylvania.k12.va.us to make this request. Thank you.

Each school year the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is required to report to the U.S. Department of Education the "Percent of parents with a child receiving special education services who report that schools facilitated parent involvement as a means of improving services and results for children with disabilities." Please take a moment to complete this brief survey.

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - SY 2021 - FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SURVEY - ENGLISH

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - SY 2021 - FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SURVEY - En Español

Survey closes December 17, 2021

Check out the Family Engagement events that these Title I schools have coming up:

Cedar Forest Elementary School Friday will be hosting a Literacy Night in conjunction with a PTO movie night on December 3. This holiday themed event will focus on literacy strategies that can be worked on at home, and will provide a fun opportunity for students and families to enjoy a movie and popcorn in the gym.

Lee Hill Elementary School will be hosting their next Title I Family Event on December 10. Families are invited to join in on the Winter World of Lion Love Drive Thru Event from 5:30-7:30 pm. Families will drive through the parent loop and stop along the way to see lights and receive free books, math games, sensory kits, and a bagged meal. Students can also bring letters to Santa's mailbox and take a picture with Santa! We hope to see all of our families for this special drive thru event.

Cedar Forest Elementary School was excited to hold their Annual Trunk-or-treat with the local Cub Scouts on October 29. Over 300 students and their families attended, despite the rainy weather! It was a great opportunity for students and teachers to engage in this fun atmosphere and they were grateful for the community support.

On Thursday, November 4, they hosted an ESOL Family Engagement Night. Students performed for families with a musical performance and read aloud. Families then transitioned to parent sessions on literacy and math strategies for home learning, and also a session on accessing Parentvue. They had a fantastic turnout with over 90 ESOL students and their families.

On November 11, Staff was excited to have their families back in the building for the Annual Veterans Day program. This was an opportunity for breakfast to be provided and a brief ceremony recognizing the great contributions of their Veterans. The student chorus performed, and also featured 5th grade students reading essays on what Veterans Day means to them.

Livingston Elementary School collaborated with the Belmont Foundation and Title l, for their first Trunk ‘N’ Learn event on October 28. Teams chose a book and were dressed up as the characters in that book at each station. Families drove through the school parking lot and were able to “trick or treat” from their car. Literacy and math learning activities and treats were given out by the faculty and staff at each station. Those students who attended the event were put into a raffle to win many prizes donated by The Belmont Foundation. This event was a HUGE success and the students and parents seemed to REALLY enjoy the evening!

Salem Elementary School hosted a One School One Book event on September 23 to kick off the reading of the book, Zoey and Sassafras. Dinner was provided as well as produce and dry goods courtesy of the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank. It was a fun evening of activities and excitement! A Family House Party on October 28 was enjoyed by all. Families came to learn about the House Program from the Ron Clark Academy House System that is being implemented this year at Salem. A November 17 event included many activities enjoyed by Salem families: Dressing Days, Scholastic Book Fair, Rover Bus visit, Kona Ice Truck and Food Bank Produce Distribution!

Harrison Road Elementary School hosted “Reading Under the Stars,” on November 18. Families participating were treated with cookies, juice and free books.

Battlefield Elementary School hosted a “Reading at Twilight” event on November 4. Families read together on blankets and were served hot cocoa and cookies.

The Well-Sibling Squad (WSS) is a social support group for children ages 10-16 who have a sibling (s) with disabilities.

WSS hosts virtual and in-person meet-ups! Contact sibsquad2018@gmail.com to get virtual meeting codes, or to RSVP for in-person meetings.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 6:00PM-8:30PM

HELD AS LIVE ZOOM MEETING

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Generations United is thrilled to announce the creation of the first National Technical Assistance Center on Grandfamilies and Kinship Families (NTAC),* funded through a five-year cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living (ACL). Together, through the NTAC, Generations United will increase the capacity and effectiveness of states, territories, tribes/tribal organizations, nonprofits and other community-based organizations to serve and support grandfamilies and kinship families.

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Register in person at the Loriella Park Office: 10910 Leavells Rd. Fredericksburg, VA 22407,

or by mailing in this downloadable registration flyer to the address below:

Spotsylvania Parks and Recreation P.O. Box 28 Spotsylvania, VA 22553

Birth Certificate is required at registration if one is not already on file with the Department.

For more information, contact (540) 507-PLAY (7529) or visit www.spotsylvania.va.us/parksandrec

November 22 - December 27
in Riverfront Park, 700 Sophia Street

FREE, bring your friends and family for selfies in the park! Oversized greeting card frames will be on display in Riverfront Park. Stop by to visit the cards and take a selfie, share with friends, come back and do it again. It’s FREE to visit the cards and take all the photos you’d like. Featuring five card designs: FXBG, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa and Happy Holidays. Share your pics: #LoveFXBG. For information please call 540-372-1086.

Download the City of Fredericksburg Parks & Rec August- December Catalog of Activities and get out and play! For holiday-specific activities, click here: https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/379/Events-Upcoming

Download the Spotsylvania Parks & Rec FALL Play by Play activity catalog for September - December! For holiday-specific activities, see pages 15-22. Hurry! Many activities have already reached their maximum limit of registered participants!

Click here to check out these cool holiday events, shared by Macaroni Kid!

https://fredericksburg.macaronikid.com/events

Click here to check out this amazing calendar of holiday events, shared by Fredericksburg Parent & Family!

https://fredericksburgparent.net/events/

SCPS participates in an ongoing process of identifying and evaluating children ages birth to twenty-one who are suspected of having a disability.

Any child who is identified as having a disability and qualifies as in need of special education is entitled to a free, appropriate public education designed to meet his/her needs. Early identification assists parents, students and schools in the design of appropriate educational services. Referrals can be made by anyone concerned with the child's educational performance including the parent, child's teacher, community agency or a school official.

For additional information, contact:

Birth - age 2: PEID (Parent Education Infant Development)

(540)371-2712

Age 2 - 5 prior to entrance to kindergarten: Early Childhood Special Education Office

(540)582-7020

For school age children: Call your neighborhood school or

Office of Student Support Services (540)834-2500, extension 1005

The Spotsylvania County Public Schools REACH program provided landscaping services to the Center for Family and Preschool Services building in November! They dug out our front beds, weeded and hauled away debris. A huge THANK YOU to Frank Povirk, Derrece Young, and all the REACH students who helped!

The REACH program is a transitional, life skills, and vocational post-secondary opportunity for students in Spotsylvania County with intellectual disabilities. We support students in all phases of life by providing recreational, social, and career opportunities within the school and community environments. The REACH staff works collaboratively with adult service providers and community providers to assist students in the transition process.

Hours:

Monday-Friday

8am-4pm

Courtney Seely, Teacher Facilitator

Sandy Sprague, Parent Facilitator

Sarah Bell, Administrative Assistant

Email: prc@spotsylvania.k12.va.us
Website: https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/prc
Location: 7409 Brock Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553, USA
Phone: 540-582-7060
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotsyprc
Twitter: @SCSPRC