Hollin Meadows News and Updates for the Week of Dec. 6

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Vax Up FCPS graphic

More than 33% of children ages 5-11 in Fairfax County have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. There are school-located vaccine clinics for children ages 5-11 every day next week and two on Saturday, December 11. Find out where the next pop-up clinic will be or look for other local vaccination opportunities on the health department’s website.

Children do not need to be an FCPS student to attend the school-located clinics. Vaccines will not be available for those 12 years and older. Children must be accompanied by a parent or another responsible adult at all community vaccination sites. 

Get vaccinated TODAY, Monday, Dec. 6, from 4:30-7 p.m. 

at Fort Hunt Elementary School 

8832 Linton Lane, Alexandria, VA 22308

Bilingual staff will be on site


Advance Academics

December 15 is the deadline for submitting Level IV AAP referrals for students in grades 2-6. Referral forms may be found on the FCPS website under forms. More information on the level IV full-time Advanced Academic Program can be found here. For more information contact Ms. Triplett at tttriplett@fcps.edu

Virtual Level IV Screenining Office Hours

To assist parents with completeing Level IV referral packets, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher (AART), Tiffani Triplett, will be holding office hours on the following dates and times. 

  • Friday, December 10th from 8:30 – 9am

To access office hour sessions, click here. 


Recess & Cold Weather

During cold spells, all students at Hollin Meadows will have outdoor recess. Parents should send their children to school prepared to play outdoors (jackets, gloves, and hats). The only exceptions will be if it is raining, there is snow & ice on the ground or the National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory/warning.


PTA Meeting This Thursday

When: Thursday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. 

Where: Meeting will be virtual. Use this link to join the Zoom meeting: 

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/95210921723?pwd=cDdnWCtkbzFkMTdoWmgyZk1PaGN4UT09

Topics:  The meeting will include:

  • A book reading by a HMES teacher
  • A craft for students to send to school to give to their teacher (supplies and information will be sent home prior to the meeting). 
  • Care and Share updates as well as information about upcoming Winter Clubs

Hope to see you there!

Spanish Translation Provided


Rent Assistance

Anyone currently residing in Fairfax County who is behind on their rent should contact Fairfax County Coordinated Service Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. CSP will complete an assessment with the tenant and determine their eligibility for rental assistance. If they are determined to be eligible to receive assistance the tenant will be referred to one of the Community Based Organizations (CBO) in Fairfax County who are distributing these funds and payment will be sent directly to the landlord. 

Click here for more information


Important Dates

December

9 PTA Meeting, 7 p.m. 

15 Referrals for Level IV AAP Due

21-30 Winter Break

See the complete 2021-22 school year caendar