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Art Gala
Our Art Gala was a huge success! Thank you, Dr. Reid, for attending and to Ms. Lajin and Ms. Whittle for your untiring work with our students.
Art Gala thank You Volunteers
Our volunteers are the best! Thank you for mounting artwork, setting up and taking down our gala décor and your unending support of Silverbrook.
Early Release Wednesday
Our last Early Release Wednesday is May 20. Students will be dismiss at 12:35pm.
New Cellphone Policy Starts July 1
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
High school students will no longer be able to use cellphones and personal devices during lunchtime. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
South County Summer Strings
Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 6-17, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (weekdays only). Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.
You can find more information and register for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Register early to save money and reserve your student’s spot!
Other SR&R Changes for the 2026-27 School Year
Visit the FCPS website or the School Board agenda to learn about additional updates, including:
- Added guidance and procedures for in-school and out-of-school suspensions and discipline investigations, including supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
- Expanded guidance and standardized disciplinary procedures (“Universal Grade Matrices”) related to harassment, hate speech, discriminatory behavior, and Title IX reporting requirements.
- Responses to incidents involving intimate images, fighting, physical aggression, object throwing, and drug policy violations.
Parent Workshop – Friendship 101 for Growing Kids
Wednesday, May 20 | 6:00–7:30 PM | Virtual Event
Join Rachel Bailey, Parenting Specialist, to learn practical strategies to help your child build strong friendships and handle peer conflict with confidence. Please note this virtual workshop is being hosted by Newington Forest ES and they have invited our Silverbrook ES families to participate. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/2pTx2oW3auBe4Chv6
Questions? Contact Andrea Howard, NFES Family Liaison, at ahoward@fcps.edu.
South County Summer Strings
Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 6-17, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (weekdays only). Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.
You can find more information and register for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Register early to save money and reserve your student’s spot!
Mark Your Calendar
-19 Science SOL grades 3-6
-20 Early Release Wednesday 12:35pm
-25 Memorial Day Holiday
-26 Teacher Workday (No School)
-27 Eid al Adha (No School)
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