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A Note From Mr. Gates
First, THANK YOU to the Hollin Meadows PTA for putting together a fabulous Food Truck Night at Hollin Meadows this past Wednesday. So many families showed up to see friends, enjoy good food, and remember what a great time we have together at Hollin Meadows. It was great seeing everyone’s smiling faces!
Now on to less joyful business. At the end of each school year, we say farewell to some staff members. Some retire. Some move away. Some transfer to other schools for new opportunities or to work closer to home. This year some staff are also leaving due to our Comprehensive Services Site (CSS) program closing at the end of this school year. We support our staff when they move on to new adventures, but we’re sad to say goodbye. If you have had the pleasure of knowing or working with any of these stars, please extend your appreciation and best wishes. Their email addresses can be found here.
Farewell and congratulations to the following retirees: Kathy Boykin, second grade teacher and Todd Paxton, first grade teacher.
We wish all the best to the following staff members who are moving to new positions: David Banks, third grade teacher (moving to DCPS, closer to home); Christina Hagemeier, art therapist, (moving to new school due to closing of CSS program); Jamiah Harrison, music teacher, (moving to a full-time postion at another school); Misty Lineberry, special education teacher (moving to a school closer to home); Matt Porter, sixth grade teacher (moving to middle school); and Joshua Rocheh, crisis counselor (moving to new school due to closing of CSS program) .
We have been working to hire new staff members to fill in behind these great teachers, and I’m confident that the new faces on our staff in 2021-22 will fit our hard-working and caring school culture!
The final week is upon us! Finish Strong.
Jon Gates, Principal
Calendar Reminder: Tuesday, June 8, NO In-Person Classes
Tuesday, June 8, is the Democratic Primary Election. Because the Fairfax County Electoral Board and City of Fairfax Electoral Board will be using 165 school facilities as polling locations, including Hollin Meadows, June 8 will be a day of online learning for ALL students NO in-person classes.
Get more information about the primary elections.
Last Day of School, June 11 - Early Dismissal
Students dismissed at 1:30 p.m.
As a reminder, the last day of the 2020-21 school year is Friday, June 11, and students will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m.
Returning Laptops & Chargers
During the last week of school, teachers of in-person students will collect their FCPS laptops and chargers. Parents of online students must bring their child’s laptop & charger to school at one of the following times:
- Friday, June 11, 3 - 6 p.m.
- Monday, June 14, 10a.m - 12 p.m. or 1 - 3 p.m.
Our laptop collection event will be a drive-though process with no appointment needed.
We expect that the laptop will have some wear-and-tear. Please do not clean the laptop unless you have safe cleaning supplies that will not damage the device (when in doubt, do not clean).
Missing / Lost Equipment
Parents/guardians are required to reimburse the school for the replacement of any lost devices. Checks should be made out to Hollin Meadows Elementary School for the cost of the device.
- Laptop – $472.00
- Charger - $28.00
Kindergarten Registration for 2021-22 is Now OPEN
Do you have a child who will be turning 5? All children who reach their fifth birthday on or before September 30, 2021 are eligible for kindergarten enrollment for the 2021-22 school year.
Prerequisites for entry are proof of residency & parent photo ID, as well as the child’s physical examination, record of immunization and birth certificate,.
Please go to the Hollin Meadows Elementary School website for further information.
We appreciate your assistance in sharing this information with neighbors who have preschool children and encouraging them to contact the school office for kindergarten enrollment information.
If you have any questions regarding registration, feel free to contact our registrar, Melissa Breen at mabreen@fcps.edu or 703-718-8300.
PreK and Early Head Start Accepting Applications for SY 2021-22
FCPS PreK and Early Head Start is now accepting applications for School Year 2021-22! Please watch this video to see if your 3 or 4 year old may qualify for PreK. To apply online: www.fcps.edu search: PreK Email: fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu
For more information call our English Line: 703-208-7900
¡FCPS PreK y Early Head Start ya está aceptando aplicaciones para el año escolar 2021-22! Por favor mire estevideo para ver si su hijo de 3 o 4 años puede calificar para PreK. Para aplicar en línea: www.fcps.edubusque: PreK Correo electrónico: fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu
Para más información llame a la línea de español: 703-208-7901
2021-22 School Year to Start on August 23
With the school year winding down and many families making plans for summer camps, vacations, and other activities, be sure to note that the first day of school for the 2021-22 school year will be Monday, August 23. The last day of school is June 10, 2022.
See the complete 2021-22 school year calendar.
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Mark Your Calendars
June
7 - 6th Grade End of Year Party, 4 - 6 p.m. (rain date June 10)
8 - Election Day: NO in person learning. Online teacher led Instruction for all students
11 - Virtual Awards Assembly, 10 a.m.
11 - Last Day of School, 1:30 pm. dismissal
See the complete 2020-21 school year calendar
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