Hunt Valley Calendar
June 12th - Last Day of School
June 12th - Virtual 6th Grade Promotion
Dear Hunt Valley Families,
I have been struggling to put my thoughts into words as we have all been hearing the news of the latest tragedy affecting our Black community. I know that many members of the Hunt Valley community are deeply and personally affected by the killing of George Floyd. As a principal, I have a responsibility to ensure that all students, families, and staff who call Hunt Valley home feel safe, welcomed, and valued. Recent events have reminded me that there is more that we must do as a school to ensure that our students, families, and staff members of color feel valued and are treated with equity.
I am committed to learning from students, families and staff about what steps we can take to fulfill our commitment to creating a safe and welcoming school for all members of our community. I know that this process will take difficult conversations, introspection, learning, and a willingness to listen openly to members of our community who are affected. I know that I have a lot to learn in this process and I plan to work at it every day. I welcome these conversations and intend to listen and learn from members of our community about what I can do to better serve the Hunt Valley community.
I know that being aware of inequities and having good intentions and saying that we are trying to do better is not enough. I am committed to taking action to do right by our students, families, and staff members of color and make changes when issues are brought to my attention. Our school Equity Team has been brainstorming ideas of actions we can take in the coming year to make positive changes at Hunt Valley. I hope that the community will also share ideas with us about what we can do going forward. I hope that we can all hold each other accountable for making the changes needed to best serve our community and make Hunt Valley the school that all our students deserve.
We understand that each of you may be affected by these events in a different way, and we welcome you to reach out to our administration, school counselors, school psychologist, or social worker with any questions, concerns, or suggestions.
For additional resources, please consider the following:
As a community, we are here, and we stand together.
Take care everyone,
Mr. Fee
From the FCPS School Board
June 5, 2020
Dear FCPS Students, Families and Staff,
The events occurring across the country in the aftermath of the tragedy surrounding George Floyd are a response to the injustices we have witnessed for far too long. Images showing the brutal treatment of Mr. Floyd and other African Americans weigh heavily on our hearts and in our minds.
The pain and anguish displayed on our national stage developed from generations of systemic racism impacts our students, families, staff and communities. We embrace our responsibility to ensure our schools are safe havens where all students are welcomed, valued, respected, and greeted with opportunity.
Working with the community as One Fairfax, this Board is committed to identifying actionable items to improve policies, procedures, curriculum and access to opportunities to ensure that students, families, and staff do not experience injustice and inequities in Fairfax County Public Schools. We will seek reform, reflect on our own biases and engage in difficult conversations. During this process we will partner with our community, invite public comment and seek collaboration with state and local leaders.
We value diversity and are united in our opposition to racism and hate. We stand in solidarity with our black students, educators, staff and their families. We must unite and be agents of change in working to build a better world. We cannot and will not be silent.
Sincerely,
The Fairfax County School Board
Karen Corbett Sanders, Chair and Mount Vernon District
Tamara Derenak Kaufax, Vice-Chair and Lee District
Karen Keys-Gamarra, Member-at-Large
Abrar Omeish, Member-at-Large
Rachna Sizemore Heizer, Member-at-Large
Megan McLaughlin, Braddock District
Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District
Melanie K. Meren, Hunter Mill District
Ricardy Anderson, Mason District
Karl Frisch, Providence District
Laura Jane Cohen, Springfield District
Stella Pekarsky, Sully District
6th Grade Promotion Ceremony Drive-Thru
 The 6th grade drive thru promotion ceremony will take place following the virtual ceremony on Friday, June 12th at 11:00 AM.
Cars will be directed to drive through the Hunt Valley parking lot and into the bus loop. Teachers will be there to pass out awards, certificates, gifts, and other goodies. We will all follow Social Distancing.
Please remain in your car – but feel free to decorate your car! Show your pride and congratulations for your student(s) and the entire 6th grade! This is also a great time to re-use signs that were made for the student item pick-up last week.
We hope to see you all there on Friday, June 12th at 11:00am!
Living with ADHD Support Group
Mrs. Berry and I are going to be holding a virtual meeting for the ADHD parenting group on Monday, June 8 from 7:00pm – 8:00pm. This meeting will be informal. We will look for how things have gone during distance learning and discuss summer and starting the school year. We look forward to seeing you on June 8th.
If you would like to join the meeting and did not already receive the email with the Google Meet link please contact either Mrs. Mason tamason@fcps.edu) or Mrs. Berry mfberry@fcps.edu.
Distance Learning in FCPS
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/distance-learning
FCPS Coronavirus Update
https://www.fcps.edu/news/coronavirus-update
Fairfax County Health Department COVID-19 Data Dashboard
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/covid19/case-information
Online Summer Arts Enrichment Program
Student Intention Forms for 2020-2021
We need your help in projecting our total enrollment for next school year. For families NOT returning to Hunt Valley in the fall of 2020-21, please complete and return the “Student’s Intention for the Next School Year” form by June 1, 2020.
A typed parent/guardian name on the Parent Signature line is acceptable. Student ID Number may be left blank. Save the completed form, attach it to an email and send to alrodriguez@fcps.edu
Access the “Student’s Intention for the Next School Year” on the FCPS public website:
https://www.fcps.edu/registration/forms#intention-form
Kindergarten Registration
If you need to register your new Kindergarten student for the next school year, contact Ann Rodriguez, school registrar, at alrodriguez@fcps.edu. She will assist you with the registration process.
Yearbooks
We are working with Lifetouch to find out when the Yearbooks will be made available and how they will be distributed to our families. We will update you all when we learn more.
Library Updates
Summer Reading 2020
We’ve got two great programs to keep your family reading all summer.
Hunt Valley ES is asking you to read 24 Hours and share your Five Favorites. Fairfax County Public Library is asking you to Imagine Your Story. Participate in one or participate in two. Just be sure to read, read, read!
To get more information, check out this video recording from your book loving teachers, Mrs. Covey (reading specialist) and Mrs. Bartlett (librarian) that explains the summer reading programs. We’ve got a Google Classroom ready with resources including tracking information, eBooks, audio books, and book recommendations! All we need is YOU! Be sure to join our HVES Summer Reading Google Classroom using your fcpsschools.net account, click the plus in the upper left corner, and enter the code shbq66m.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your book loving teachers at crbartlett@fcps.edu or agcovey@fcps.edu.
PTA Updates
PTA Leadership Roles: PTA has an immediate need for the following Board positions: After Schools Program Chair, Book Fair co-Chair, Spirit Wear Chair, Staff/Teacher Appreciation co-Chair, Three for Me/Volunteer Chair, and Winterfest co-Chairs. Please visit http://www.huntvalleypta.org for more information or reach out to Sarah at president@huntvalleypta.org.
Enjoy your weekend!
Mr. Fee
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