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Volume 2, Issue 28; February 10, 2019
Junior Spelling Bee! (K-2)
On behalf of Becky Eckerman and Michelle Kim
We would like to thank all our spellers, parents and volunteers for an awesome night of spelling! It came down to a battle between the Kemeny brothers and they were hard to stump, even when we got to 8th grade level words! To determine a winner, we had to skip ahead to our "challenge words," which are the words not on the study guide list. This does not usually happen in our Jr. bee, so that was very impressive! The results are below, all three are 2nd graders:
Winner: #40 Jefferson Kemeny (winning word: legacy)
1st Runner up: #30 Truman Kemeny
2nd Runner up: #38 Margot Jairam
We are so proud of all the spellers who came last night; everyone did an amazing job! Thanks again to the parents who helped everything run smoothly: Beth Blinstrub, Arvind Jairam, and Tina Shah--and a special thank you to our Pronouncer, Sarah Lundquist, as well as our three judges, Matt Shinkman, Molly Lundquist, and Gayle Schlueter. These 4 people have the hardest jobs and we are so grateful for their dedication!
Becky and Michelle
Don't forget to join us for the Spelling Bee, for grades 3-6, this Friday!
Upcoming Survey
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is studying how school environments relate to discipline practices in the Division. As part of the study, you will receive a survey from FCPS’ Office of Research and Strategic Improvement (ORSI). The surveys are designed to help FCPS understand your and your child’s thoughts about the school environment and how discipline is approached in their school.
Surveys to parents will be translated into multiple languages and come via eNotify.
Participation is voluntary for you and your child, and all responses will be anonymous.
I encourage you to participate in this important survey to help FCPS understand what is working well and where we can improve.
Warmly,
Jennifer Hertzberg
 If you were not able to make it to the Cyber Sensible presentation Thursday evening, you may watch it at your convenience by clicking on our livestream link. We hope that you learn some helpful tips and information, and that you continue to take a proactive stance in ensuring your child's safety online.
DedicatED
Recently, we discussed Place-Based Education (PBE). This week, we would like to highlight Passion Projects, especially as "Show What You Know" is a wonderful example of such innovative learning that illustrates an opportunity for your children to explore what they love to do, what they wonder about, or what they want to improve upon...it is an incredible opportunity to cultivate curiosity! To learn more about Passion Projects, see the infographic below, or click on this video. We hope that your child capitalizes on the recent extension that has been provided by our amazing PTA. New date: March 28th!
Student Transfer Renewal Applications Open February 15th
A student transfer is valid for one year only. A parent or guardian must submit a renewal application each year for student transfer consideration. A renewal application may be submitted for students who continue to meet the same student transfer criteria as indicated on the original student transfer request. For students no longer meeting the same student transfer criteria, a new transfer request must be submitted.
All students will be considered eligible for student transfer renewal unless the principal indicates ineligibility in the Online Student Transfer Application Admin View. Principals will access the renewal select tab and indicate any student not eligible for student transfer renewal and select a reason for denial.
Letters will be automatically generated from the online student transfer application in February for students eligible and not eligible for renewal and sent to the enrolling parent's primary email address found in the Student Information System (SIS).
For detailed information regarding the new renewal process, please visit: http://fcpsnet.fcps.edu/ssse/student-transfer/StudentTransferRenewal.pdf
If you haven't visited #FHESfamily in a bit, you are really missing out! Our teachers are sharing so many wonderful learning experiences with one another and our entire Flint Hill community! Above, you can see the excitement of our littlest learners as they use online geoboard software to explore geometric concepts. Below, our students in fourth grade use the online resources provided by our new math program, Origo.
Tweet, tweet, Flint Hill family!
Please Mark Your Calendars!
Dining for Dollars at Social Burger: February 12th, 4pm-9 pm
Empty Bowls, Full Hearts: February 14th *See schedule in previous "News You Choose" message.
Spelling Bee (Grades 3-6): Friday, February 15th, 6:30 pm, library
Read-a-Thon "Open a Book…and Let Your Imagination Run Wild!”: February 15th-March 1st *More information in this week's Tuesday folder!
Sixth Grade Students vs. Staff Basketball Game: March 21st, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm (Madison H.S. gym) *More information will be forthcoming!
"Show What You Know" Exhibition: March 28th, during the school day for students, and 6 pm-8 pm for family and friends/*Please note this date change!
SOL Testing Calendar: Please keep these dates in mind when scheduling appointments and other family matters. Thank you!
Great news! Flint Hill Elementary’ s school events are now easily added to your own personal calendar. To find out how to download our calendar feed, please go here.
Thank you to our Origo math leads, Ms. Shaffer and Ms. Gogoel, for their support in leading the learning during our professional development day on the 4th. We are so grateful for your expertise and leadership!
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Falcon Feedback
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