Dear Hunters Woods Families,

We’d like to take a moment to thank all of you for your continued partnership during the 2019-2020 school year. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences, and recall our overarching themes of Dream Big and Be Kind, we continue to value the creativity, collaboration and flexibility demonstrated by our students, parents, and staff members this year.

This school year has presented us with many transitions as we have moved from physical classrooms to virtual ones. Together we learned, grew and stayed connected; creating special memories along the way. It’s hard to believe that it’s already June. We now find ourselves struggling, as we do every year, to say our farewells. We are so proud of the determination and hard work that the amazing students and staff of HWES have shown, in their classrooms on Colts Neck Road, and in their virtual classrooms on “BBCU Boulevard”. We celebrate their achievements, and we will certainly miss seeing them every day.

This edition is full of information that we hope is helpful to you and your family; some of the highlights include:

• Staff Farewells
• Information About Summer Learning Resources
• Reading Under The Stars- HWES Summer Reading Nights
• Upcoming Parent Coffee with our Counseling Team
• FCPS and County Resources

At the end of the last day of school each year, we traditionally make an announcement over our PA system to all of our students, encouraging them to find a few good books to read over the summer.  Please pass this message along to your children, we can't wait to hear about what they have read. 

If there is anything that we can do to support you or your family over the summer break, please do not hesitate to reach out, we are here for you.

With kindness, appreciation and respect,

Emily Cope, Sean McCartney and Ipsa Stringer

Goodbye to a Few of our
Mighty Mustang Staff Members

With deep gratitude for their service to the Hunters Woods community, it is time to say goodbye to some very special staff members who are
retiring from Hunters Woods this year:

Mr. Isaac Agyemang, Building Supervisor

Ms. Sandy Henney, 6th Grade

Mrs. Jolie Kelly, 5th Grade

Mrs. Pat Small, Counselor

 We will miss them all! 

Please join us in wishing them the best of luck in their new adventures!

Thank You to our Volunteers!

On behalf of the Hunters Woods staff, we would like to share our sincere appreciation for all of our amazing volunteers who have supported HWES
throughout the 2019-2020 school year.

Your hard work and commitment to our school community
makes Hunters Woods a great place to learn and work.
Thank you for all that you continue to do!

Final Pick Up Day for Student Classroom Belongings 

Monday, June 15th
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Please come to Door #1 under the canopy

Stories Under the Stars

Wednesday Evenings
July 1st - August 12th

Grab your flashlights, “tents” and join us for Stories Under the Stars this summer. Stories Under the Stars will happen each Wednesday July 1st to August 12th from 7:00 to 7:30 pm in the Specialist’s K-3 BBCU classroom. Students will listen to HWES staff read books on a variety of themes. Students who were in grades 4, 5 and 6 during the 19-20 school year will receive invitations to the K-3 BBCU room via Gmail before July 1st. 

Our first Stories Under the Stars theme will be “Summer is Here!”
On July 1st at 7:00 pm, Ms. Larkin and Dr. Melideo will help us welcome summer! We can’t wait to see you then!

Summer Learning Opportunities

Dear Parents/Guardians, 

FCPS is offering several optional distance learning opportunities this summer for students to review and practice essential skills from the current grade. 

• Students will have access to skill practice using iReady digital lessons through the FCPS public Universal Screener website. Students enter their FCPS login credentials to access these resources. These digital activities will be available until Friday, July 31st.

• Students currently in grades K-6 will receive both a Mathematics and a Language Arts Essentials Summer Practice Book in the mail by the end of June. Digital versions of the books will also be posted on the Continuity of Learning Blackboard page. These books will provide practice activities to review essential content from the 2019-2020 school year and do not preview content from next year's grade level. 

• A teacher will be available on a Blackboard Collaborate link, one hour each week between June 29 to July 31 to answer student questions about the summer workbook.
• To register your child for the one hour per week question session/office hour and receive a secure link, please complete The Summer Continuity of Learning Form by Friday, June 19.  Only students registered on this form will receive log-in information via their fcpsschools.net address prior to the first session.

The schedule for the one hour per week question session/office hour is as follows for each grade level for the weeks of June 29 - July 31:

• Kindergarten Office Hours with Mrs. Whitsed: Thursdays from 9:00-10:00 AM
• 1st grade Office Hours w/Mrs. Arrington: Thursdays from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
• 2nd grade Office Hours with Dr. Melideo: Mondays from 9:00-10:00 AM
• 3rd grade Office Hours with Mrs. Owens:Tuesdays from 9:00-10:00 AM
• 4th grade Office Hours with Ms. Kim: Wednesdays from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
• 5th grade Office Hours with Ms. Basel: Wednesdays from 9:00-10:00 AM
• 6th grade Office Hours with Ms. Lucarelli: Wednesday from 10:00-11:00 AM
• ESOL Office Hours with Mrs. Porto: Tuesdays from 10:00-11:00 AM
• Special Education Office Hours w/Mrs. Cox: Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00 PM
• Mrs. Matyac’s Office Hours: Thursday’s from 10:00-11:00 AM 
• Mrs. Prohoniak’s (Murphy) Office Hours: Thursday's from 1:00-2:00 PM
• Mr. Carter and Ms.Russ’ Office Hours: Tuesday’s from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Upcoming Parent Coffee
with our Counseling Team

Please join us on Wednesday, June 24th at 10:00 AM for a Parent Coffee with our Counseling Team. We invite you to meet Ms. Shantell Russ, who will be joining our counseling team starting this summer. Both Mr. Carter and Ms. Russ look forward to connecting with families. A BbCU link will be sent out via eNotify as we get closer to the date.

Fairfax County Public Library Summer Reading Adventure

June 12th - August 14th 

Please click here to learn more about the Fairfax County Public Library’s Summer Reading Adventure 2020. The theme for this year is Imagine Your Story.  The program will be virtual and is free to all.

All participants will need to sign up online using the Summer Reading App before they download their game-board. Staff are available via phone or online chat to answer questions about signing up.

FCPS Food Distribution Sites

Keep up with the food distribution sites using our FCPS Food Resources page. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency continues to evolve, we understand that individuals and families in our communities may have food assistance needs.  

Fairfax County Government developed a searchable map that includes community food distribution sites, including FCPS grab and go locations, community meal distribution sites, food pantries, and other related services.  View the map here. 

Stay Connected

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