Falcon Flyer: February 23, 2020

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 02/23/2020 08:51 PM EST

Volume 3, Issue 24; February 23, 2020

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We have an incredible custodial staff supervised by Ms. Romy Duenas.  Please thank our custodians, from L-R, Mr. Inhak, Ms. Romy, Ms. Ana, and Ms. Sylvia (not pictured). Our custodians work tirelessly during the day and night to keep Flint Hill looking its best!

Welcome, Abigail Simpson!

Administrative Assistant

Please feel free to stop by and introduce yourself to an integral member of our office team! Beyond supporting Ms. Hertzberg with school finances and managing the office, Mrs. Simpson has many interests.

We are so excited she has joined our Flint Hill family! 

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Tech Talk

FCPS to Host Free Sessions on Digital Learning and Citizenship

Fairfax County Public Schools students, families, and community members are invited to attend any of five upcoming digital learning and digital citizenship events.  All sessions are being held free of charge.

Upcoming sessions include:

  • The Fourth Annual Digital Citizenship Expo, sponsored by the Oakton Pyramid, Supporting Families in a Digital World: Developing a Healthy Relationship with Technology, will be held on Tuesday, February 25th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, at Crossfield Elementary School. Included will be a family panel discussion on Goal-Directed use of Media: Changing the World One Straw at a Time, plus sessions on Healthy Tech Use; Choosing Media Wisely; Challenges Facing Students; Media Balance; Citing Sources; and Protecting Personal Information.
  • Supporting Students in a Digital World: Bridging Technology Use at Home and School, sponsored by the Herndon Pyramid, will be held on Thursday, March 5th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, at Herndon High School. Participants will hear from a student panel and be able to choose from sessions on Parental Controls and Setting Expectations; Digital Balance and Well-Being; Learning with Technology; and Digital Footprint.
  • Supporting Students in a Digital World: Bridging Technology Use at Home and School, sponsored by the Marshall Pyramid, will be held on Wednesday, March 18th, from 6:15 to 8:15 pm, at Kilmer Middle School. Included will be a keynote speaker, sessions on digital safety and wellness, healthy tech habits, a student panel discussion, and a share fair. 
  • Supporting Families in a Digital World: Developing a Healthy Relationship with Technology, sponsored by the South Lakes Pyramid, is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th, from 6 to 8 pm, at South Lakes High School.  The evening will include a screening of LIKE, a documentary about the impact of social media and a reflective conversation about the film; a session on Media Balance at Home, including tools and resources to set up your family for digital success; and a session by South Lakes school psychologist, Josh Kefer, on Social-Emotional Learning in the Digital World.  
  • Spotlight on Student Learning with a Focus on Media Balance and Well-Being, sponsored by the Chantilly Pyramid, on Tuesday, March 31st, from 6 to 7:30 pm, at Franklin Middle School. Included will be Teacher Panel Discussions on Goal-Directed and Intentional Use of Technology; a showcase of learning, featuring student work and the opportunity to speak with students and teachers about how they use technology for learning and developing Portrait of a Graduate attributes. 

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Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration is upon us! We welcome parents of rising kindergarten students to register their child at their earliest convenience. This helps us get acquainted with our new students and allows us to have our numbers so we can best staff our kindergarten classrooms. Please don't hesitate to share this information with a neighbor, friend, or colleague who lives within our boundaries. We want to ensure we get students registered as early as possible--in addition to registering for our Bridge to Kindergarten program this summer!

Bridge to Kindergarten: Year 3!

We are excited to share with you our plans for a two-week kindergarten induction program held here at Flint Hill! This program will run from July 13th-24th, and from 9 am-12 pm. During this two week window, students become acclimated to Flint Hill, learn kindergarten expectations, and participate in a variety of games and other endeavors that support social emotional growth and the development of friendships. If you are interested in enrolling your son or daughter, please complete this Google Form. In addition, we hope you will share this information with families who may be new to the Flint Hill community! 

Gentle Reminder: Your child needs to be registered to attend this program. Please see Mrs. Shirley Eason, our Student Information Assistant, to submit registration paperwork.

Kindergarten orientation is on April 13th, from 1-3 pm. 

Help Us Personalize Our Yearbook!

In an effort to continue to personalize the yearbook and highlight this year's theme, #GritGraceGoals, the Yearbook Committee is extending an opportunity for students to send in quotes, poems, and artwork. Please note that not every submission will be placed in the yearbook. Deadline to submit ideas and illustrations is March 6th. Submissions can be placed in the basket located in the front office.

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Tweet of the Week

We continue to highlight learning experiences that support the acquisition of Portrait of a Graduate attributes and skills across our classrooms.

Fourth graders in Ms. Grzankowski's math class use critical thinking to solve problems. It's good to know we have some super sleuths in our school to help us when we are faced with a challenge!

Check out our Twitter feed for more examples of gamification across grade levels and classrooms!

For more information on Portrait of a Graduate, ask your child how they are a communicator, collaborator, critical and creative thinker, goal-directed and resilient individual, or ethical and global citizen. Or, click here!

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Please click on our hashtag, #FHESfamily, for more awesome highlights from Flint Hill! There are just too many to highlight them all!

Tweet, tweet, Flint Hill family! 

Art Gala 2020

Join us to celebrate the arts and talent of our Flint Hill Falcons!

Our first Flint Hill Art Gala will be held on March 4th, from 6 pm to 8 pm, at Flint Hill Elementary School. Every student, K-6, will be represented in the art show. You will have the opportunity to enjoy 2-D and 3-D artwork, interactive art displays, and refreshments! Dress your best as you will be welcomed on our red carpet in Hollywood style! We can't wait to see you there!

Want to help with logistics? Contact Pam Erickson.

Please Mark Your Calendars!

Great news! Flint Hill Elementary School's events are now easily added to your own personal calendar. To find out how to download our calendar feed, please go here.

March 3rd: Primary Elections Day, no school for students

March 4th: FHES Art Gala, 6:00 pm

March 18th: 6th Grade Basketball Game, 6 pm, Madison High School gym

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Falcon Feedback

To provide feedback directly to Ms. Hertzberg, please use the QR code, or click on this link. Thank you, in advance, for sharing your thinking!