Saint Clement Episcopal School Has First Splendid Picture Day

 Alexandria, VA

Splendid Portraits is pleased to welcome St. Clements to our family of preschool and day school clients.  This is a terrific program in Alexandria.

 “Picture Day was absolutely fantastic yesterday.  Michele was wonderful and connected with the children in such a positive way. I cannot tell you how pleased parents; teachers and children were with the process. Thank you!” -  Nancy Perkins, Saint Clement School

Thank you Nancy and the folks at St. Clement for allowing us to be part of your community.

Fairfax County Public Schools Switch From SASI To iSIS

Fairfax County, VA

Bryce is famous in our office for dressing in all black - everyday! Here is some of our staff on Halloween, "dressed like Bryce".

Fairfax County Public Schools are in the process of switching their administrative software to iSIS.  According to Fairfax County, the transition will occur in phases throughout this school year. 

For Bryce E., Splendid’s Digital Products Coordinator; that means making sure Fairfax County continues to receive their images and student data in the format they need.  Both the images and the data have to be compiled correctly or iSIS will not except uploads.

“Bryce:  I was able to run a quick test of your Image CD today.  The pictures load without issue.  We do have to do a more in depth review but we appreciate you being so proactive!”  - Marisue U. and Alan B., Information Technology, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA

Thanks Marisue and Alan.  Don’t you wish everyday were picture day.

Nottingham Elementary School Organizes a Busy School Picture Day

Arlington, VA

The Nottingham Elementary School Knights sat for their group and individual portraits today.  It was a busy day because school enrollment is now over 500 students.  But thanks to the always well-organized parents, office staff and teachers, picture day went smoothly and stayed on time.

Thank you Principal, Mary Beth Pelosky for allowing Splendid Portraits to be a part of your school community. 

Don’t you wish everyday were picture day.

McLean Children’s Academy – Celebrating 30 Years!

McLean, VA

Congratulations to Barbara and her staff on celebrating 30 years as an integral part of the McLean community.   McLean Children’s Academy is practically an institution in McLean and is located in the little blue house on the corner of Elm and Route 123 in downtown McLean.

McLean Children’s Academy occupies a special place at Splendid Portraits because they were one of our first clients.

“Barbara gave me a chance when we were a very small company.  She is one of those people who really helped put us on the map in preschools and I will be forever grateful”. – Ken Howard

MCA has a sister school in Clifton too. 

Thank you Barbara for allowing us to be a part of your community.

 

 

Stratford Landing Elementary School Dolphins – Picture Day Went Swimmingly

Alexandria, VA

We took group pictures in front of the dolphins in the gym because last year we took groups outside and everyone’s hair got blown around in the wind.

Faculty pictures started on time and the classes came down very organized. Thank you to Cathleen and the helping parents for making picture day a big success!

By the way, this is the 8th year Stratford Landing Elementary has made Splendid Portraits part of their community. :)

Don’t you wish everyday were picture day.

Oakton Christian Preschool – We Love You Too

Oakton, VA

We call her “Preschool Sonia” and her new husband calls her Mrs. Evers.  That’s right, Splendid Portraits photographer, Sonia E. was married just a few short weeks ago in September.

09.10.11 to be exact.  You’ll never have an excuse for forgettng that anniversary Dylan! 

“I just wanted to take this opportunity to tell you what a great job Sonia did at our pictures.  Not only was she wonderful to work with but she also was great with the children. 

 I look forward to seeing the pictures and to a continued relationship with Splendid Portraits.  Thank you. ” – Glo Hadermann , Director

Thank you OCP for allowing us to be part of your community.

 

“All right, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up,” – Myakka River, Deep Creek, Catoctin, Pine Spring, Deer Park, Thomas Jefferson, Camelot, Kings Glen, Rosa Lee Carter, McNair and Franconia

Elementary Schools

Ahhh “Slates”. 

These are the little signs we use to mark the beginning of a new class.

Just when you thought it was safe to stick your tongue out or make a silly face for a slate …

Myakka River ES (Port Charlotte) , Deep Creek ES (Punta Gorda), Catoctin ES (Leesburg), Pine Spring ES (Falls Church), Deer Park ES (Centreville), Thomas Jefferson ES (City of Falls Church), Camelot ES (Annandale), Kings Glen ES (Springfield), Rosa Lee Carter ES (Ashburn), McNair ES (Herndon) and Franconia ES (Alexandria)

Thanks for allowing us to be a part of your community.

Reston Children’s Center’s Bulletin Board – Say Cheese!

Reston, VA

Susan Hurley, our Picture Day Coordinator at RCC, created this fantastic bulletin board to remind parents about the “most important day of the year!”

 “Susan is just terrific”.  She is so organized and just loves the kids.  She puts so much time and energy into making Reston Children’s Center a special place that you can just tell that she loves what she does.” – Splendid Photographer, Michele H.

 Established in 1967, shortly after Reston itself was established, RCC has served local kids and their families ever since.  RCC is a non-profit parent-owned cooperative with parents on the Board and the committees that support the school.   A Splendid Portraits client since 1994, we just love coming to RCC.

Thank you Susan and thank you RCC for allowing us to be a part of your community.

Battlefield Middle School Warriors Photographed during PE Class Blocks

Fredericksburg, VA

The Battlefield Middle School Warriors were photographed, over two days, during their PE Classes last week.

 “As always, it went beautifully,” reported one school secretary.

Battlefield Middle, located in beautiful Spotsylvania County, is known as the “Crossroads of the Civil War”. Visitors to county can visit Battlefields National Military Park, Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg and Wilderness battlefields. 

Spotsylvania is one of Virginia’s fastest growing counties, largely because of it location along I-95, midway between metro DC and Richmond.

Thank you Principal Sheila Smith for allowing us to be part of your school community.

Westminster School – Celebrating 50 Years!

Annandale, VA

Congratuations Westminster School on your Golden Jubilee and thank you for your kind commments about Splendid.  We LOVE you too.

Hey Bonnie!

I just wanted to let you know how amazing we think Splendid is.  Every season you send us the most wonderful arrangement of photos, packed in the highest quality of packaging.  As you know, we needed bags in a hurry for an event.  Where do you find bags of the highest quality for 500 people in two hours?  SPLENDID!    I immediately thought of the beautiful bags you send our photos packed in, and of your excellent customer service, and knew if your team could help they would!  Please send my thanks and my extreme delight in the quality of your work and of your product.  We truly appreciate your company and its service.  Supreme products backed by quality and caring people.  That is what Splendid means to Westminster School.

Stephanie L. Hottell
Administrative Assistant
Westminster School

Thank you Stephanie and Headmaster Ellis Glover for allowing Splendid Portraits to be a part of your school community.

 

Fairfax County Public Schools Receives Physical Education Grant

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Fairfax County Public Schools received a grant of $740,000 from the U.S. Department of Education to help prevent childhood obesity and improve nutritional habits and physical activity.

The funds will be used for the Living Fit in Fairfax project, a school health approach that  helps students make changes in their diet and exercise.  The project supports the K-10 physical education curriculum and after-school programs.

Funds will also be used to purchase food for a new program with FCPS Food and Nutrition Services; professional development for teachers; equipment for physical activity and support for classroom physical activities.

The grant is part of the Carol M. White Physical Education Program.

Read the full article

London Towne Elementary School … Where the Lions Roar in Very Cool School Spirit Wear

Centreville, VA

School Picture day at London Towne means three cameras and a lot of combs! But thanks to our helping parents and a staff that stayed on schedule, picture day went fine.

“Perfect! I said hello in the morning and good bye in the afternoon. No problems at all. We love you guys”, said Trish Stach, our School Picture Day Coordinator at London Town Elementary School.

One other thing. Have you seen the London Towne Spirit Wear? Under Armour and Old Navy have nothing on these guys.  Check out a very cool line of school spirit clothing.

Thank you, Principal Sigrid Ryberg for allowing us to be a part of your school community.

Don’t you wish very day were school picture day.

Buckland Mills Elementary School – Go Wildcats!

Gainesville, VA

Buckland Mills Elementary School, home of the Wildcats, just had their first School Picture Day with Splendid Portraits.

“Went very well. Christine said it ran very smooth and your staff was friendly and nice.” – Elena

Go Wildcats!

Don’t you wish everyday were school picture day. 

 

Cardinal Forest Elementary School – “Cute Kids”

Photographers Luis and Stephanie at Cardinal Forest Elementary School

Springfield, VA

Lot’s of students, steady pace, great kids.

That’s the short of it from picture day at Cardinal Forest Elementary School in Springfield, VA.

Deborah V., our Picture Day Coordinator, orchestrated a perfect picture day.  A short day for our photographers; started at 9:00 and done by12:30.

“The kids were cute. There was one kindergartener who was terrified of the lights but we got him to sit for a portrait”, said Splendid Photographer, Lauren B.

Thanks Deborah and thank you, Principal Karen Kenna for allowing Splendid Portraits to be a part of your school community.