Upcoming Dates

Monday, April 20th

Distance Learning Resumes through Blackboard 24/7

News from the Library Please continue to enjoy the books that you have checked out of our library. They will not be due until we are all able to return to school. Sixth graders, as well as students who switch schools, will be able to turn in their books to their new school's library. Those libraries will then return the books to Hunters Woods. Until then, please take good care of them and enjoy reading!

Let's All Celebrate Earth Week

April 20 - 24 is Earth Week so let's show our spirit by wearing these fun colors!  Share photos with us on Twitter or Facebook! @HuntersWoodsES
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Monday – BLUE for Watershed Day

Tuesday – RED for Consumption and Waste Day

Wednesday – Green for the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day AND HWES!

Thursday – YELLOW for Energy Day

Friday – PURPLE for Great Outdoors Day

For more information and ways to enjoy and celebrate Earth Week, visit the FCPS Get 2 Green website at http://get2green.fcps.edu/  and click on the Earth Day banner.  On the website are directions and the Bingo Board (below) to play Earth Bingo!

FCPS YouTube Channel

Math and Language Arts Distance Learning Lessons broadcast on Apple 21 can now be accessed by teachers and students on demand.  To view, go to Fairfax County Public Schools Distance Learning on YouTube and subscribe.  Playlists are arranged by grade level (for math) and content (for language arts).   Content can also be accessed on the FCPS Apple 21 cable television channel and Apple 21 streaming site.

A Note from Your Hunters Woods School Student Services Team

We are here for all Hunters Woods Students and Families. Please feel free to reach out to us if we can be of help in any way. Our Student Services Team has put together a list of community based resources that we hope will be helpful. 

Be well,

Mrs. Small, Mr. Carter, Ms. Cohen and Mrs. Ahmetovic.

• Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning: 703-222-0880
• Food Resources for Families
• Mental Health and Community Resources
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Information on Healthy Minds Fairfax Website
• Department of Family Services

Magnet School Lottery Registrations Extended

Parents who wish to apply for the Magnet Lottery may now contact their base school’s registrar to complete a temporary intake form.  The deadline for Magnet applications is Monday, May 4. No late applications will be accepted for Magnet applications. If a student is not currently enrolled in FCPS, registration must be completed by the base school using the temporary intake form before May 4. Consult the magnet lottery webpage for more information.

Information from FCPS

• FCPS Distance Learning

  • Resources and strategies to support students as they prepare for distance learning: Learning at home

  • Complete Plan is available here  (PDF)

  • Learn more about Plan:  Watch presentation 

  • Read Superintendent's Message on Plan 

  • Read Message about Plan for Students with Disabilities 

• Frequently Asked Questions - Read updated FAQs

Early Learning Resources:  Vroom - Why brain building with children matters so much

A child’s brain grows the fastest from birth through age 5! Helping them learn now gets them ready for school, friends, and life. This website will provide ideas to promote a child's brain development and the app for your smartphone will send you daily activities that are fun and easy for you and your children.

• VROOM

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