Getting Ready for the 2018-2019 School Year!
Dear Hollin Meadows Families,
I hope this note finds you in the midst of
enjoying the final days of a wonderful summer break! Although it seems like
only a short time ago that the 2017-18 school year ended and buses packed with
cheering kids were seen off by equally exuberant staff, the calendar says otherwise
and the new school year is right around the corner. I can report that planning
and preparations for the new year are nearly complete. New staff members have
been hired and our renovation project has made significant progress. The only
thing missing are the students!
The 2018 - 2019 school year will begin on
Tuesday, August 28. School hours this year are 8:25 a.m. – 3:10 p.m. Monday -
Friday. Class lists will be posted at the school entrance by 4 pm. on
Thursday, August 23.
Our office hours are from 7:30 am. to 4 pm.
Monday through Friday. If we can be of any assistance please don’t hesitate to
come by or call us at 703-718-8300.
I am looking forward to the new school year and
continuing to collaborate with students, staff members, families, and community
members in our work to create a school of Excellence through Equity. Enjoy the
remainder of your summer break. See you soon!
Sincerely,
Jon M. Gates
Principal
What can you do?
Make sure your forms are filled out. We have many forms to fill out at the beginning of the year. If you need any assistance, please let us know. If you are applying for free meals, you have to complete a new application each year before Oct 10. You may now apply online for free meals by click here. It takes just a few minutes.
Get your school supplies. Our supply lists are found on our website by clicking here. If you need assistance with school supplies, please call Deb Storck, our school counselor at 703.718.8300.
Early bedtime! Learning takes a lot of energy. Make sure your child is in bed no later than 8:30 pm with all screens off including TV, tablets and phones. Don't wait until school begins. Start now with a healthy bedtime.
Important Dates
Remember: FCPS will begin school BEFORE Labor Day! Make your plans now for these upcoming Hollin Meadows events:
Wednesday, August 22nd 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Kindergarten Family Ice Cream Social Incoming
kindergarten students & family members will meet their teacher, classmates and the families of
other incoming kindergartners and visit their classroom.
Thursday, August 23rd 4 p.m. Class lists posted at school entrance
Thursday, August 23rd 5:30 - 8 p.m. Welcome Walk Your
child’s teacher (1st through 6th grade students only) will drop by your home for a quick "hello" and to welcome your family to the new school year. Please call the school at 703-718-8300 if
you will not be at home or have any questions.
Friday, August 24th 9 - 10 a.m. Open House/Supply Drop-Off. Students
are invited to take a sneak peak into their classroom and drop-off their school supplies
Tuesday, August 28th: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! 8:25 a.m. - 3:10
p.m. Doors open at 8:05 a.m. Breakfast will not be served until Thursday. Parents arriving prior to the 8:25 a.m. tardy bell are always welcome to walk their child to class.
Monday, September 3rd Labor Day School closed
Thursday, September 6th 6:30-8 p.m. Back-to-School Night Make plans now to attend this important evening for all parents. Your child's teacher will share about what happens in the classroom and what you need to do to ensure your child's success in school.
Wednesday, September 19th Early Dismissal at 12:10 pm. This is a new 3-hour early dismissal. There will be several throughout the year. Make plans now for a 12:10 p.m. pick-up. All kindergarten bus riders must be met by someone at the bus stop that is 7th grade or older.
 Construction Updates
As we near the two year mark of our renovation project, significant progress has been made this summer including:
- Complete make over of kitchen & cafeteria
- Addition of stage to cafeteria
- Completion of 5 kindergarten rooms, gym office & storage area, staff lounge, group restrooms and hallways
- Mural installed in cafeteria
- Reconfiguration and repaving of parking lot and front driveway
- Installation of new exterior LED lighting
- Delivery of new furniture in kindergarten, fifth and sixth grade classrooms
- Removal of playscape
Upcoming:
- Completion of pre-K, 3rd grade, 4th grade, art and music classrooms.
- Installation of new playscape (Nov.)
- Planting of landscaping
- Reestablishing gardens and outdoor learning spaces
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