Hunt Valley Calendar
Aug. 23rd - First Day of School (Bell Schedule: 9:20am-4:05pm)
Sept. 3rd-6th - Student Holiday (Labor Day Break)
It's That Time Again! Next Year's School Supplies!
The 2020-2021 School Kits are on-line and ready for you to order! Please visit www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks and enter School ID# HUN049.
This year, we have opted for home delivery for the kits, but still offer the same convenience of doing all the shopping for you. Get your kits now for a worry-free summer!
The deadline for ordering School Supply Kits is July 6, 2021.
If you have questions about the kits or supply lists, please contact Brenda Humberson, bhumberson10@gmail.com.
Grade-level School Supply Lists for the 2021-22 School Year
Parents who would like to shop for their student’s school supplies can click on the link below to access our school supply lists. They are sorted by grade level.
http://live-fcps-huntvalley-es.pantheonsite.io/academics/school-supply-lists
FCPS Updates:
Updated Mask Guidance for Schools As we close out the 2020-21 school year and quickly approach the start of summer learning, we are providing you with updated guidance regarding the use of face masks while on school property beginning June 18 in accordance with Executive Order 79.
Indoors On-School Property
- EO79 requires that all individuals wear a mask while indoors on school property. Masks or face coverings must be worn by all students, faculty, staff, and visitors regardless of vaccination status.
- This includes all activities on school property beyond education, including School Board meetings and concerts, graduations, voting, attendees at performances, etc.
- Social distancing is not required.
- As of June 11, the Commonwealth updated guidance to say that when school is not in session (or anytime students are not attending programs in the school building), individuals should follow masking recommendations in accordance with CDC Guidance, which allows for fully vaccinated individuals to participate in most activities without masking or distancing. Individuals who are not yet fully vaccinated should continue to mask and distance in order to protect themselves and the people around them.
Outdoors On-School Property
- EO79 permits individuals outdoors on school property to remove masks in accordance with CDC guidance.
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Fully vaccinated students, teachers, staff, and visitors may remove their masks or face coverings. Six feet social distancing is not required.
- Individuals who are not fully vaccinated may remove masks or face coverings outside if they can maintain at least six feet distance. If they cannot maintain social distancing, it is recommended that they wear a mask.
Offices and Non-School Property
In office buildings such as Gatehouse, neither masks nor social distancing will be required for vaccinated employees.
Below is a quick reference guide regarding mask usage for Schools and Non-School based Offices, effective June 18, 2021, as outlined in the above narrative.
 *Mask exemptions as outlined in Executive Order 79 continue to be applicable (e.g. while eating or drinking) and are consistent with exemptions implemented during the 2020-21 school year.
TOPIC: Free Meals Continuing Throughout the Summer, June 28-Aug 5
FCPS is committed to providing all students access to no-cost meals over the summer months at meal kit sites and on bus routes. Each site and bus route will offer meal kits containing seven days of breakfast and lunch. Please note that locations of the meal distribution sites and all bus routes have changed from the school year plan.
Summer Meal Kits
- Summer meal kits will be offered on Mondays at 10 sites throughout the county beginning June 28 and ending August 2.
- Please note that meal kits will be distributed on Tuesday, July 6, due to the Monday, July 5 holiday.
- Meal kits contain 7 days of breakfast and lunch items packed in bulk.
- The meal kits will be available for pick up from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. or until supplies are exhausted.
- All meals are available at no-cost to all FCPS students and children eighteen (18) years of age and under.
- Parents and caregivers may pick up food for children and adults may purchase kits for $28.
Meal Kit bus routes
- Meal kit bus routes will run June 28 through August 5.
- Buses will run weekly routes throughout the community distributing meal kits, containing seven days of breakfast and lunch items packed in bulk.
- The buses will not distribute meals on a daily basis. The bus stops are weekly and run Monday-Thursday only.
- Please note that on Friday, July 2, Monday bus routes will operate to cover the Monday, July 5, holiday.
- Meal kits are available at no-cost to FCPS students and children eighteen (18) years of age and under.
- Parents and caregivers may pick up food for children.
- Adult meals will not be available for purchase on the bus routes.
Suggested Social Media Content:
FCPS is providing all students access to no-cost meals from June 28-August 5 at meal kit sites and on bus routes. More info at: https://bit.ly/35ync0g
FCPS is providing summer meal kits from June 28-August 5. Take a look at the bus routes where food will be provided: https://bit.ly/3pv9K6Q
FCPS is providing summer meal kits from June 28-August 5. Check out the meal kit sites where food will be distributed: https://bit.ly/3g8Mrgd
FCPS Transitions to Schoology Learning Management System on July 1
Fairfax County Public Schools’ contract with Blackboard ends on June 30. The new learning management system is Schoology (pronounced /SKOO-luh-jee/). Schoology is a learning space that enhances communication, collaboration, and personalized learning for students, teachers, and families. Schoology will be used division-wide starting in July.
Schoology was chosen to:
- Support and implement instructional practices aligned to our learning model.
- Help students reach the Portrait of a Graduate goals.
- Provide all students with equitable access to meaningful learning experiences.
- Offer anytime access to their virtual learning space.
Students will have a Schoology account by June 18.
- Students use their FCPS student ID and password to login to Schoology.
- Students will not see any classes until the grading period starts.
As a parent or guardian, you will be able to use Schoology to view:
- Your child’s class.
- Your child’s assignments and participation.
- Your child’s calendar.
- Teacher comments, scores, and feedback.
Parent accounts will be available in mid-August. To access Schoology, parents will need to have an active SIS/ParentVUE account.
More information about Schoology is available online.
Summer Learning Opportunities to Share with Families
FCPS has compiled a list of programs conveniently on one webpage.
Important Immunization Requirement: Do You Have a Student Entering Seventh Grade or Twelfth Grade This Fall?
While the COVID-19 vaccination is NOT required by schools for the 2021-22 school year, many other vaccinations are.
Seventh-grade students need:
- One dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) given at age 7 or older.
- One dose of Meningococcal Vaccine (MenACWY, Menactra, or Menveo) given at age 10 or older.
Twelfth-grade students need:
- One dose of Meningococcal Vaccine (MenACWY, Menactra, or Menveo) given at age 16 or older.
More information on new immunization requirements is available online.
COVID-19 Vaccine: How to Schedule Your Child’s Second Dose
FCPS’ in-school COVID-19 vaccination sites were a great success! With the school year ending, FCPS will not be hosting vaccine clinics for the second dose. If your child received their first dose, please remember to schedule their second dose. This Second Dose Information Sheet explains how to proceed. FCPS is considering hosting another first dose clinic during the summer for students ages 12 and up. Please stay tuned for more information.
Student Intentions for 2021-2022
We need your help in projecting our enrollment for next school year. For families NOT returning to Hunt Valley in the fall of 2021-22, please complete and return the “Student’s Intention for the Next School Year” form.
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
Or….. you can simply send an e-mail to Mrs. Rodriguez letting her know your student (s) will not return next school year.
Access the “Student’s Intention for the Next School Year” on the FCPS public website:
https://www.fcps.edu/registration/forms#intention-form
2021-2022 Kindergarten and New Student Registration
Please see information on the Hunt Valley ES Website for information on registering your children for the 2021-2022 school year.
https://huntvalleyes.fcps.edu/
Virtual Pyramid Art Show at Workhouse Art Center is Now LIVE!
Due to COVID restrictions, our annual West Springfield Pyramid Art Show hosted by Workhouse Arts Center is virtual this year. Please visit their official website:
https://www.workhousearts.org/exhibitions/west-springfield-pyramid-art-show/
The Virtual Art Show will be online until the end of June.
Mrs. Zaleski
Library
If you happen to find any books over the summer, please feel free to drop them in the Library Book Return bin at the front of Hunt Valley.
Summer Reading Programs
HVES Goes for Summer Gold
Go for GOLD this summer! Read about athletes in MyOn. Read about Japan in CultureGrams.
Share your reading journey by filling out the Google Form.
If you need password help, please check the HVES Google Site (you'll have to log in to access).
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PTA
2021-2022 PTA
2021-2022 PTA: Our new Executive Board has been elected! President - Meredith Stankiewicz; VP - Dianna Carr; Treasurer - Anna Taleysnik-Mehta; Secretary - Selome Haile.
We would like to extend a huge thank you to Christine Whiteaker (Treasurer) and Viviana Reyes (Secretary) who have both served on the PTA Exec Board for two years! Thank you for dedicating your time and talents to the HVES PTA!
Daisy Days Camp for Girls entering K/1st Grade
Daisy Days Camp is an introductory program for girls entering kindergarten or first grade who are not currently Girl Scouts. Activities include arts & crafts, STEM, games, songs, and more! It takes place at Sydenstricker United Methodist Church from June 28th to July 2nd from 9AM – 4PM. The cost is $40 and financial assistance is available. Register at http://bit.ly/gscnc-cbc For questions or more information, contact Cheryl Osborne at cosborne@gscnc.org or call 703.372.4341.
Calling all Hockey Families
We are getting a coed team together for Springfield to join the Northern Virginia School Hockey League. The target age group for this team is 6th -8th graders as of Fall 2021.
There are currently no affiliated teams with FCPS at Middle and High Schools, and the intention is this fills that void.
The commitment is only for 1 day per week (mostly Friday evenings), for 10 games in the Fall of 2021. Price will be determined on how many players we have.
Please reach out to springfieldnvshl@gmail.com if you’re interested or with any questions or visit http://nvshl.org/ for more information about the league.
WS Girls Basketball Camp
2021 WS Girls Summer Basketball Camp – July 26-30. For more info contact Coach Gibson: WRGibson@fcps.edu
Lady Spartan Basketball Camp 2021
STEM Summer Camps at Code Ninjas in Burke
Code Ninjas in Burke offers fun-filled, interactive Summer Coding Camps for grades K-8 that teach valuable tech skills through hands-on projects. This summer's in-center camps include:
- Adventures in 3D Printing • Become a YouTuber • Stop Motion Animation • Music Coding • Become a Roblox Developer • Micro: bits • MakeCode & Meowbit • Python • Website Development • Storytelling & Moviemaking in Minecraft and more!
Summer camps are discounted (regularly $225 each, currently $215 each) through May 1. View our full summer camp guide at http://rebrand.ly/summer-camps-burke
Thank you so much!
Lauren Reamy Assistant Manager | Burke, VA 571-310-1143 | www.codeninjas.com
Kids have fun, parents see results!
Book a free Game Building Session!
 This summer, help your child become a confident, enthusiastic reader in the Summer Reading Skills Programs, offered through a partnership with the University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies and taught by instructors from the Institute of Reading Development.
Strengthen Skills, Build Confidence, Enjoy Reading
These programs teach key reading skills for every grade, from phonics and sight words for younger children, to comprehension, textbook strategies and writing skills for older kids, and everything in between.
Guided by a knowledgeable and supportive teacher, students in these programs experience reading success again and again, developing their skills and building confidence in outstanding books at the right level of challenge for each age.
Your child will build the skills, confidence, and motivation he or she needs to become an avid, enthusiastic reader, who enjoys reading for school and for pleasure.
How the Programs Work
Your child will attend weekly live online classes that build skills and provide great experiences with terrific books – books that are filled with interesting characters, exciting storylines, and engaging themes. Between classes, your child will practice reading and complete fun interactive lessons that develop core skills and build confidence.
An Institute of Reading Development teacher will provide all the support and instruction your child needs to grow as a reader and student. Your child will get a jumpstart on the next school year and be ready to make it a big success!
Learn More About Your Child’s Reading Development. Call to speak with a reading program advisor
Have a great summer everyone!
Mr. Fee
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FCPS Cares
Do you know a Hunt Valley ES staff member who went beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to submit a brief description so we can all acknowledge the good work of Hunt Valley faculty and staff members!
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