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Volume 5, Issue 2; September 6, 2021
 Dear Flint Hill Family,
We are approximately one week away from our Portrait of a Flint Hill Graduate Night--our Back to School Night! We want to apprise you of important information regarding our format. Please read below to take note of your child's grade level sessions.
Grades K-2 (**New Time: 5:00-6:10 pm)
Grades 3-6 (**New Time: 6:15-7:25 pm)
These sessions are fully-virtual and will be recorded for those who are unable to attend. We will post these presentations on our website. The latter 10 minutes will be spent addressing your real-time questions that associate with your child's grade level. There will be a Parking Lot, at the very end, to send questions to FHES administration. Please check your email, thirty minutes prior, for the link.
We hope that many more families will be able to attend virtually, and by hosting our night in this manner, we know we are doing our very best to keep our families safe and healthy.
In the meantime, enjoy the remainder of your Labor Day Weekend!
Warmly,
Dr. Jennifer Hertzberg, Principal
Mr. Ross Baker, Assistant Principal
Cafeteria Updates
As soon as additional PPE arrives for use in our kindergarten classrooms, we will be modifying our cafeteria seating arrangement.
Our aim is to allow for students, in grade levels 1-6, to only eat with students in their grade level, and to sit at tables at least 3 feet apart from the next student. To accommodate this need, and to make room in our very tight master schedule, our kindergarten team has graciously agreed to have students eat in their classroom--thus fully cohorting students. This is an additional prevention measure as students will not be exposed, while unmasked, to students in other classrooms.
Kindergarten students will use PPE, just like in the photo, during lunchtime. We will transport hot and cold lunches to the classroom using cafeteria and school staff, and we will have staff in each classroom to provide oversight. Students with allergies will have their needs attended to, and our custodial and monitor staff will support with cleaning the classrooms before students transition. We will inform you when this new safety measure begins.
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Transportation Requests
At this time, children are unable to go home with friends on different buses. Transportation is taxed with a shortage of bus drivers, as well as with new COVID protocols. Due to contact tracing and other factors, we appreciate your understanding. Thank you for considering other transportation alternatives when scheduling playdates after school.
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Box Tops Fundraiser for FHES!
(Consider the implications for our library and other school redesign projects!)
It is called "Unlock Brighter Futures." It requires downloading the Box Tops app, scrolling to the "Play Unlock Brighter Futures," and entering locker codes that can be found on participating Box Tops products. Parents can enter the code up to 20 times per day! Each time you enter, you receive from 5 to 50 Box Top points which translates into cash. You can also win $25 gift cards which can be donated to the school. The rules are very easy and are on the app which is also free!
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James Madison H.S. Athletics Pyramid School Night
Sept 10th is the annual County Fair before the football game vs. Yorktown. This year, JMHS is introducing a Pyramid School Night! The event is sponsored by the Student Government Association and will offer free ice cream and shave ice, games and prizes, and the Warhawk Rush! See you there!
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Join Flint Hill Band and Strings!
(Register by Thursday, September 9th)
Hello 4th - 6th grade Flint Hill Families!
We are excited to be able to continue with another year of music making at Flint Hill E.S.! Flint Hill has a large and thriving instrumental music program, and your child may be thinking of joining one of these wonderful musical groups this year.
Band and Strings classes will take place within the weekly schedule of classes during the school day. Class will meet once a week and last for 60 minutes.
When you have a moment, please consider signing your child up for this amazing opportunity! More details, and the registration form, can be found using the link below.
We also want families to know that there are additional COVID protocols in place to keep students safe in Band and Strings.
These include:
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special face masks that can be worn by students while they play a band instrument; masks and bell covers are provided by FCPS.
If you have any questions, please contact Helen Landers (Band) or John Barger (Strings) so we can tell you more about the exciting year of music making we have planned for your child.
Band and Strings Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/vr6n7fc7
Thank you,
Helen Landers, Band Director hlanders@fcps.edu
John Barger, Orchestra Director jtbarger@fcps.edu
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Digital Tools Permission Form
Just a few more signatures needed!
At Flint Hill ES, we use a variety of FCPS-approved digital tools to support in-person learning! However, we first need you to give consent for your child to use them. Please scan this QR code with the camera app on your phone to fill out the online permission form and to learn more about our expectations for use. Thank you for helping so we can use digital tools to communicate and collaborate right from the start!
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DedicatED: For Parents and Teachers
(excerpted from Edutopia)
"The majority of students need something different, but how can you design a curriculum that works for all students—and for the teacher?"
Click on the article title to learn more about Universal Design for Learning!
We will continue to explore this topic during our Portrait of a Flint Hill Graduate Night and throughout this year!
We continue to highlight learning experiences that support the acquisition of Portrait of a Graduate attributes and skills across our community and Google classrooms.
Performance tasks, research, and some serious #collaboration and #communication are evidenced in our sixth grade!
For more information on Portrait of a Graduate, ask your child how they are a communicator, collaborator, critical and creative thinker, goal-directed and resilient individual, or ethical and global citizen. Or, click here!
Please click on our hashtag, #FHESfamily, for more awesome highlights from Flint Hill! There are just too many to highlight them all!
Tweet, tweet, Flint Hill family!
Please Mark Your Calendars!
Great news! Flint Hill Elementary School's events are now easily added to your own personal calendar. To find out how to download our calendar feed, please go here.
September 14th: Portrait of a Flint Hill Graduate Night
Please be aware that we have decided to use Zoom in lieu of an in-person event. We will be hosting a session for grades K-2, followed by a session for grades 3-6.
Recorded presentations will be shared through our website.
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FCPS Cares Program
Recognizing employees who go above and beyond
FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize those who go above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the outstanding work of FCPS, and more specifically, Flint Hill employees.
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Falcon Feedback
To provide feedback directly to Ms. Hertzberg, please use the QR code, or click on this link. Thank you, in advance, for sharing your thinking!
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