Upcoming Events
4/7: 1:10 p.m., Student Dismissal
4/10 - 4/14:, Spring Break (school offices closed)
4/17: Teacher Workday & Student Holiday
4/18: Fourth Quarter Begins
4/19: 9:45 - 11 a.m., Great Beginnings Rising Kindergarten Orientation
4/22: Earth Day
4/25: Third Quarter Progress Reports sent home with students
4/27: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Night
 Outstanding Employee Award Nominees Eli Tinkelman, Kara Flores & Angie Palma
Outstanding Employee Awards
Congratulations to Special Education teacher, Kara Flores, and Instructional Assistant, Angie Palma, on being selected as the West Potomac Pyramid's 2016-2017 Outstanding Elementary New Teacher and Outstanding Support Employee respectively! Best of luck to Kara and Angie as they move on to the FCPS Regional selection round.
Additionally fifth grade teacher Eli Tinkelman was recently recognized as the 2016 - 2017 Region 3 Outstanding Elementary Teacher by Assistant Superintendent Terry Dade. Eli is now one of five finalist for the FCPS Outstanding Elementary Teacher of the Year. The winner will be announced at the FCPS Honors event later this spring.
Eli, Kara and Angie exemplify of ALL the amazing teachers we have at Hollin Meadows. We're honored to have them representing our school! Thank you to the parents, colleagues, spouses and former students who took the time to nominate a staff member for an award this year.
Reminder: Friday, April 7, 1:10 p.m. Dismissal
On Friday, April 7th, all students will dismiss at 1:10 p.m. If you are a parent of a kindergartner, please make sure that a caregiver is at the bus stop to meet your child. Students will be off from school the following week plus Monday, April 17 for Spring Break. We'll see everyone back at school on Tuesday, April 18 by 8:25 a.m.
Local Level IV Coming to HMES
Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Local Level IV classes will begin in third & fourth grade at Hollin Meadows in the 2017-18 school year. Each year the program will move in to the subsequent grade level.This Advanced Academic Program provides a continuum of advanced academic services for students beginning in kindergarten. The highest level of service is the level IV full-time program which begins in third grade. Students found eligible for placement in a full-time Advanced Academic Program (Level IV) receive a highly challenging instructional program in the four core subject areas. The Level IV program is designed to meet the needs of advanced learners with a strong emphasis on higher level thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making. We are looking forward to offering the Local Level IV Program at Hollin Meadows next year!
Kindergarten Orientation
Hollin Meadows annual rising kindergarten orientation will be held on Wednesday, April 19 from 9:45 – 11 a.m. The program is intended for parents AND children who will be 5 on or before Sept. 30, 2017. If you plan to attend please RSVP to 703.718.8300.
 Earth Day Celebration 2017
By now you have certainly noticed the earth movers and construction fences surrounding Hollin Meadows Elementary School.Unfortunately these changes will keep us out of our gardens for a couple of years. So this year, HM’s 12th Annual Earth Day will be "on the road." We're heading to our student’s future high school, West Potomac, to help with their very first Earth Day celebration and to learn how changes at HMES could yield a bigger, better garden once construction is complete.
When: April 22 @ 11 a..m. Caravan - departing from HMES parking lot at 10:30 a.m.(or meet by the WPHS rock)
Where: West Potomac HS, 6500 Quander Rd
What to Wear: Your HM gear! Show your school spirit!
The HMES gardens will be back in action before we know it...2019 is just around the corner!
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 Renovation Updates
With the recent spate of nice weather our renovation project continues to move along nicely. Recent progress includes:
- Paving of walking path from Elba Road
- Installation of temporary emergency egress doors in annex building & second grade hallway
- Footings for new wing being built
- Installation of main sanitary line
- Exterior walls for new office area and library partially complete
Occurring now or in the near future:
- Plumbing & electrical ground work for new addition
- Pouring of piers & slab for new addition
- Temporary relocation of annex office suite & teacher workroom to SACC room.
For more renovation information, please check out our photo blog by clicking here or visiting the Hollin Meadows home page.
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Missing a Jacket or Sweater? Check the Lost & Found
Our Lost & Found rack by the gym is overflowing with jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts and pullovers. Please stop by to see if you recognize something that belongs to you. As a reminder, please label your child's belongings, especially coats and lunch boxes. If we see a name, we can get it back to the owner.
 PTA News
NOVA PTA Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations to Eileen Gorman, Hollin Meadows' PTA volunteer extraordinaire, on recently being selected as the Northern Virginia District PTA Elementary School Volunteer of the Year! While most volunteers are willing to step up when asked, Eileen never has to be asked. When she sees a problem or opportunity to strengthen the school and community, she takes the initiative by coming up with a creative solution, and then makes it happen. Thank you Eileen for giving so selflessly of your time and talent to help us achieve our goals. Your recognition is well deserved!
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