Upcoming Dates
Monday, August 31st
Laptop Distribution
(See article below for sign up instructions)
Tuesday, September 1st
Virtual Classroom Open House Sessions
(See article below for schedule and details)
Wednesday, September 2nd
Distribution of Grade-Level Virtual Learning Kits
and Pre-Ordered PTA Sprout School Supplies
All Students with Last Names A - L
(See details below)
Thursday, September 3rd
Distribution of Grade-Level Virtual Learning Kits
and Pre-Ordered PTA Sprout School Supplies
All Students with Last Names M - Z
(See details below)
Friday, September 4th & Monday, September 7th
Labor Day Holidays - School Office Closed
Tuesday, September 8th
First Day of School
Virtual Open House Sessions
Tuesday, September 1st
Classroom teachers have been reaching out to parents to schedule a time to connect with students and caregivers and share information about their virtual classroom. Additionally, virtual classroom Open House sessions have been scheduled for:
Preschool - GR 2: Session 1 at 8:30 am | Session 2 at 3:00 pm
GR 3 - 6: Session 1 at 9:15 am | Session 2 at 3:45 pm
Information in the morning and afternoon sessions will repeat and all
sessions will be recorded and made available for those unable to attend.
Students should use their BBCU link to attend their chosen session.
Schedule for Pick Up of
Virtual Learning Kits for All Students
Our staff has prepared virtual learning supply kits for ALL students (Grades Head Start thru Grade 6) to begin the school year. These instructional kits include additional grade level supplies to support distance learning at home. Distribution will take place on Wednesday, September 2nd and Thursday, September 3rd, and the schedule for distribution is below.
This will be a drive-thru event (parents and students will stay in their car) in our Kiss & Ride loop located on the side of the school (Steeplechase Road). Face masks must be worn while in attendance. In order to help the process go smoothly, we ask that you put your child’s first and last name and grade level on a piece of paper and place it in the front windshield.
Please pick up supply kits at the following time based on your child's last name:
LAST NAMES (A - L)
Wednesday, September 2
9:00 am – 12:00 pm OR 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
LAST NAMES (M - Z)
Thursday, September 3
9:00 am - 12:00 pm OR 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Pre-ordered PTA Sprout school supplies may also be picked up
Rising GR 4 students may drop off their violins from GR 3 last year
School library books may be dropped off
School Laptops Available
If you would like your student to have a school-issued laptop this school year, and have not already signed up, or already received one, please use this sign up genius link to reserve a time: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090d4fadac29abff2-hunters
- Students should also come, as they will need to log in on the laptop. If your student is unable to come, parents will need their student's ID number and password.
- Face masks must be worn while in attendance.
- This will be a drive-thru event (parents and students will stay in their car) in our Kiss & Ride loop located on the side of the school (Steeplechase Road). Face masks must be worn while in attendance. In order to help the process go smoothly, we ask that you put your child’s first and last name and grade level on a piece of paper and place it in the front windshield.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mr. Eric Draper, Technology Specialist, at emdraper@fcps.edu
Important Notice for Parents
Parent Consent Needed
for Select Digital Resources
At Hunters Woods Elementary, our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. You can find our school’s list of the resources that require parental consent here: https://hunterswoodses.fcps.edu/adopteddigitalresources.
Included on this page is also a link to a form where the enrolling parent or guardian will need to indicate whether or not their student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. This page also provides more information about how FCPS carefully reviews digital resources for approval and why we must request your consent before using certain tools. We encourage you to complete the parental consent for digital resources form as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have questions or concerns about the digital resources we’ve chosen to use this year.
Class Placement & Schedules
A class placement letter was sent to parents last week via email. Classroom teachers will reach out to connect with you and share directions for accessing their virtual classroom.
Grade level instructional schedules have been posted on the Hunters Woods website which includes a page that links to a general daily schedule for each grade level.
Prior to September 8th, your child’s teacher will provide your child with a personalized schedule that includes links to his/her live, online lessons each day. Teachers will give more details about their classroom schedules during the Open House sessions on September 1st.
FCPS Launches New Parent Technology Help Desk
Parent Technology Help Desk:
On Monday, August 24, FCPS launched a toll-free Parent Technology Help Desk to assist families with technology issues. The number is 1-833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). It will be answered 7 a.m.-11 p.m., seven days a week. Parents who need help in a language other than English should let help desk staff know, and an interpreter will join them on the line. (FCPS has Parent Information Phone Lines available in eight languages to assist with general questions about FCPS.)
FCPS has also created an online portal for older students and parents/guardians to request technology help.
For additional information on the Technology Help Desk, click here
Technology Support for Families:
Parent View Access:
Wondering how to activate your parent account in SIS to access your student’s information in Parent View? Use this link:
https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis-fcps/sis-parent-account-registration to reach the activation page. Activate your account to update your student’s emergency care card, health information, and any other personal information. You can also access your student’s attendance information and quarterly progress reports in Parent View.
Health Information and
Emergency Care Forms
The Health Information Form and the Emergency Care Information form provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses utilize the information contained to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health Related Needs.
As the school year begins virtually, it is important to remember these forms are required for all students for SY 20-21 and are available for electronic submission by parents via their FCPS 24/7 (Blackboard) accounts within the weCare@school (weCare) module.
Public Library Equity Access Pass
As part of the One Fairfax initiative, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL), and FCPS Library Information Services have partnered in the Library Equity Access Pass (LEAP) pilot program.
On October 1, 2020 the LEAP program will go division-wide, providing FCPS PreK-12 students with public library checkout privileges for books automatically, without the need to register for a physical library card. Student names and ID numbers will be provided to FCPL through an automated data download. Families who do not wish to participate shall select the opt-out for LEAP in the 2020-21 SR&R document.
Participating in the LEAP program provides:
- The ability to checkout up to three public library books at a time. At any FCPL library branch, students or parents simply share their name and indicated they are an FCPS student. A virtual account exists and identification is not required.
- Lost or overdue books will not be charged a fine or replacement fee. However, only three books can be on a virtual account at a time.
- Checkouts are limited to physical books. eBooks and public library digital resources cannot be accessed through this account. Students are welcome to establish a standard public library card for full access.
The Fairfax County Public Library is open for Express services and offers curbside checkout.
News From FCPS Parent Resource Center
Encouraging Positive Behaviors at Home:
A Behavioral Support Series for Families
Thursdays, September 2020 - April 2021
10:00 a.m – 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
In collaboration with FCPS Behavior Intervention Services, the PRC brings you this series of webinars. This series will provide families with strategies and positive supports to help encourage social, emotional, and behavioral growth. For more information about each session visit: https://bit.ly/3hahky7
- Thursday, September 24, 2020: Setting the Stage for Behavior: Routines, Procedures,& Expectations @ 3 p.m.)
- Thursday, October 22, 2020: Challenging Behaviors: Prevention Strategies and Teaching Self-Control
- Thursday, November 19, 2020: Challenging Behaviors: ABCs of Behavior & How to Respond
- Thursday, December 17, 2020: All Behavior Happens for a Reason: Behavior as Communication
- Thursday, January 21, 2021: Strategies for Increasing Replacement Behaviors
- Thursday, February 18, 2021: Teaching your Child to Follow Directions
- Thursday, March 18, 2021: Effectively Communicating with Your Child
- Thursday, April 22, 2021: Minimizing Prompts and Maximizing Your Child’s Independence Encouraging Positive Behaviors at Home: A Behavioral Support Series for Families Register online NOW: https://bit.ly/3hahky7
Resources available during this time:
Food Resources:
https://www.fcps.edu/news/coronavirus-update-food-resources
Mental Health and Community Resources:
https://www.fcps.edu/news-features-and-events/news/coronavirus-update/coronavirus-update-mental-health-resources
Fairfax County Resources (Assistance from a Distance):
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/covid19/sites/covid19/files/assets/documents/dfs-assistance-from-distance.pdf
Ways to Support Local Organizations:
https://www.fcps.edu/news/coronavirus-update-support
Crisis Resources
If you or someone you care about is in crisis, please call 911 or access one of the mental health resources below:
- Reach out to a trusted adult (parent, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.); https://www.mentalhealth.gov/talk
- Try these tips for supporting a friend or family member
- Text NEEDHELP to 85511 for the Crisis Link Hotline at or call them at 703-527-4077
- Chat online with a specialist at CrisisChat.org or ImAlive.org
- Call an emergency mental health center at 703 573-5679 (Merrifield Center), 703-536-2000 (Dominion Hospital), or 703-289-7560 (INOVA emergency services)
- CR2 – 844-627-4747
- Go to the nearest emergency room at your local hospital
- Call 911
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