 Dear Freedom Hill Community,
We hope you had a wonderful first weekend of autumn enjoying our beautiful fall temperatures. We certainly enjoyed the weather on Friday with our first outdoor lunches! Grades 3, 5, 6, and half of our 2nd grade classrooms did a great job transitioning from the building, being good stewards of our grounds by keeping the outdoor area clean, and having fun together. Thank you to the many community contributors who are helping to make our outdoor area a welcoming one for students.
Moving forward, we will list our outdoor lunch dates (weather permitting) in the "Upcoming Dates" section below. A reminder of your child's day of the week:
Red Day Outdoor Schedule:
Grades 3, 5, 6, and Woods/Patterson
White Day Outdoor Schedule:
Grades K, 1, 4, and Hasan/Wilson
A reminder that Tuesday is School Picture Day! Bring your best smile! :-D
Finally, please remember to send your student(s) with a water bottle and extra masks. They are both important during the day!
In partnership,
Nicholas Zapadka, Principal
Eric Kopacz, Assistant Principal
2021-22 FCPS School Calendar
WHITE Days This Week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
RED Days This Week: Tuesday, Thursday
If you child is experiencing any of these symptoms, please keep your child at home! In addition, if any member of your household has been diagnosed with COVID-19, your student may not report to school. Please contact our clinic or the health department for next steps. |
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Our school picture day with Victor O’Neill Studio is Tuesday, September 28. You can save time and pre-order online here: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000875829 For questions about orders please email underclass@vosphoto.com
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People with this strength can be described as:
- Reasonable
- Critical Thinker
- Sensible
People with the strength are likely to feel, think or act as following:
- I look at evidence that goes against my beliefs and take it into consideration.
- People should revise their opinion when given new evidence.
- Changing your mind is not a sign of weakness.
- I like to understand and consider different point of views.
- Evidence, not intuition, is the best guide for decision making.
“A mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it is not open.” – Frank Zappa
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The Virginia Growth Assessment is a new assessment designed to assess students’ knowledge of concepts from the Math and Language Arts curricula. Assessment results will be used to better align instruction to student needs, and will be taken by all public schools students in Virginia. As with our SOLs at the end of the year, we ask that families not schedule appointments on their students' testing dates. An additional informational email will be arriving with more information. Thank you!
3rd Grade:
Reading - September 28
Math - October 6
4th Grade:
Reading - September 24
Math - October 5
5th Grade:
Reading - September 23
Math - September 30
6th Grade:
Reading - September 21
Math - September 29
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ENRICHMENT CLASSES - REGISTRATION CLOSES NOW ON MONDAY, OCT. 4th!
In person registration for enrichment is underway. We are extending the deadline to Monday, October 4th so get your child signed up. This is a great way for your child to check out something new! Classes include Hip Hop, Crazy Chem Works, All Sports, Spanish, Pottery, Chess, Soccer, Musical Instruments with Beginner Ensemble and Minecraft using Legos. Some classes fill up quickly so sign up early. Here's where you'll register. Questions? Ask us or check out the FAQ. Classes start Oct. 18th and run through Dec. 17th.Thank you to Ross Camara for organizing this with Enrichment Matters!
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WALK/BIKE TO SCHOOL - WED., OCT. 6TH
Walk/Bike to School Day is next Wednesday, October 6th! (Rain date is Oct. 7). 1) Walk or bike to school or around your neighborhood 2) If walking to school is not feasible, walk to your bus stop or fave spot in your neighborhood *There is no central meeting point or time this year - entirely your choice! Share your experience - All details are here!
SAVE THE DATE - SPOOKY MOVIE FUN NIGHT ON FRIDAY, OCT. 22
We can't wait to spend a Harvest Spooky Movie Night on Friday, October 22nd! We'll be outside on the black top so bring your blankets and yoga mats to sit on and tune in for the show. More details to come next week!
FDO RECAP AND SAVE OCT. 26TH FOR CHIPOTLE & COLD STONE
We had an awesome Family Dinner Out last week at Foster's and Ben & Jerry's! Thank you to all that came out and supported it or spread the word. Save the date for our next Family Dinner Out at Chipotle and Cold Stone on Maple Ave. on Tuesday, Oct. 26th! Thanks to Jen King for organizing.
BECOME A PTA MEMBER
Thank you to those who have already turned in your membership. Just a reminder that the PTA is a volunteer-driven organization that helps with programs, activities and traditions NOT provided by FCPS. Things like: capital improvements (new water filling stations), Reading Materials (replenishing classroom libraries), Teacher Wishlists, Technology needs (like Peardeck) and many events through out the year? We have a membership goal to raise $10,000 this year. Do what you can and become a member. See Family Forms details here and Teacher discount form here. See our cool thank you gifts in our Family Forms. You can sign up online at http://www.pay4schoolstuff.com too!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
As one big community, we need help with the following areas. See descriptions:
• Lunch volunteers - looking for parents to help supervise outdoor lunch. If you are available on certain days of the week, please complete this form. • Room Parents – coordinating holiday and end of year gift for teachers, sending reminders (we give you templates), occasionally help with class activities, contact Deb Speert.
SPIRITWEAR SALE ONLINE - WRAPPING UP ON FRIDAY, OCT. 1!
Don't miss out! Order your spiritwear before our ONLINE sale closes this Friday, October 1st! Hoodies, polos, tie-dyes, pjs, shorts, shirts, hats, baseball tees - we got it all in both kids and adult sizes. Orders will arrive the week of October 25th. Big props to Michelle Zahalsky for organizing this!
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