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I hope this message finds you well. It looks like we are escaping the snow storm, as it will just be south of our area. This is not a survey, but I am sure there are mixed emotions about that! A reminder that there is a 3 hour early release for students on Friday (1:05 PM). After departure, our staff will be participating in professional development focused on Project-based Learning (PBL) and Special Education (least restrictive environment).
I am thankful that all of our families in need have been adopted for the holiday season by our staff and other FHES families. This is just another reminder of the power of community. A sincere thank you to all who donated - you made a difference.
As we continue to integrate technology into our classrooms to enhance the learning experience and support the development of the Portrait of a Graduate skills, I was so impressed to recently observe Mr. Tim Scesney, our School-based Technology Specialist, teaching our kindergarten students coding during the "Hour of Code"! In his own words, the students are Kindergarten Capable! See the Photo of the Week at the bottom of the newsletter and follow Mr. Scesney on Twitter!
Have a great week!
All my best,
Scott
The opportunity to honor a staff member for their hard work and commitment is coming soon! If there is someone you believe deserves kudos for their great work, now is the time to start thinking about what to say for the Freedom Hill nomination process!
Outstanding Teacher, New Teacher, Leader, Operational Employee, and Hourly Employee Nomination Window – November 19th – December 19th
And, there continue to be additional opportunities to highlight great Freedom Hill staff work to Fairfax County Public Schools. FCPS Cares is a yearlong, ongoing opportunity to show thanks and appreciation. FCPS Excellence Awards nominations open in April for exemplary staff. More information on either of these can be found by clicking on the program name.
Should you have any questions, please contact Freedom Hill Award Liaison coordinator, Elizabeth Williams at cewilliams2@fcps.edu
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3 hour early release, Friday, December 14th.
- Students - join the FHES Green Team (Environmental Committee)! Click here for the flyer!
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Candy Grams Are Here!
- Strings Snow Show, Marshall HS, Friday 6:00 PM
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When planning your family vacations for next school year, please keep the following in mind. The school calendar for 2019-2020 has been announced. In case you missed the announcement over the summer, the School Board adopted the calendar for the 2019-20 school year. The first day of school will be Monday, August 26, 2019, and the last day will be Friday, June 12, 2020. Notable dates include a three-day break for Thanksgiving (November 27-29, 2019) a two-week winter break (December 23, 2019 to January 3, 2020) and a one-week spring break (April 6-10, 2020). See the complete 2019-20 school year calendar
- Interim reports (for select students only) go home Tuesday, December 18th
- Last day before Winter Break, Friday, December 21st. It is a full day.
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Winter Break, Monday, December 24 - Friday, January 4th
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School Resumes, Monday, January 7th
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3 hour early release, Friday, January 18th
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MLK Jr. Holiday, Student Holiday, Monday, January 21st
- While we monitor cold temperatures and wind chills due to recess, but please ensure students are dress appropriately for 30 minutes of recess. It is at our discretion to have a student stay inside if we are concerned with their lack of appropriate dress.
- PTA Newsletter link
- Overview of FCPS presentations! Click here for English or here for Spanish.
- FHES Calendar - Year at a Glance!
- FHES Quick Reference Sheet!
- Follow us and many other staff members on Twitter!
- School blog - Hill Highlights
- School website
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