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(pictured above - students engaged in discussions to build understanding and inclusiveness as part of Inclusive Schools Week)
Dear Freedom Hill Community,
We hope you are well as we enter the final week of school before the holiday break. Last week, Freedom Hill celebrated Inclusive Schools Week. Our school is privileged to welcome a diverse group of students to our school each day. During Inclusive Schools Week, we celebrate our inclusion of students with disabilities. As part of this week, our Equity and Inclusion Team put together some great resources for classroom discussions to build understanding around many types of disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and more. We look forward to continuing this conversations and support for our students!
The weather will be mild this week, so we will do our best to get our students outside for lunch and recess. Please continue to send your child(ren) with gloves and coats, as it can be quite chilly in the morning.
We wish everyone a great last week of school before the holidays!
Nicholas Zapadka, Principal
Eric Kopacz, Assistant Principal
2021-22 FCPS School Calendar
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December 15 - Due date for Level IV AAP Referrals
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December 17 - Last Day of School before Winter Break
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December 20 - January 2 - Winter Break
WHITE Days This Week: Tuesday, Thursday
RED Days This Week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
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We are excited to announce that Ms. Kate Gibson, who has been our long-term music substitute for Mrs. Canape this year, has been hired as a full-time teacher and will continue through the end of this school year. We are so thankful to have her expertise, positivity, and caring demeanor at Freedom Hill!
Ms. Gibson graduated from James Madison University with a major in Vocal Music Education and minor in Music & Human Services. She enjoys running, reading, writing music, and listening to podcasts, and her favorite music is rock. Please join us in welcoming Ms. Gibson!
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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 school clinic or the health department for next steps. |
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 The Fairfax Health District and Fairfax County Public Schools are hosting free COVID-19 vaccine clinics at 10 schools for students 5-11 years of age. Children do not need to be an FCPS student to attend these 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.
The Fairfax County Health Department’s webpage has information about the clinics and resources for finding and scheduling a vaccine appointment. Up-to-date information about vaccination opportunities is available on our website
Level IV AAP Referrals for placement in the 2022-2023 school year are due no later than December 15, 2021. Referrals can be submitted to the office or electronically emailed to Tara Fredericks at TLfredericks@fcps.edu any time between now and December 15th. If submitted electronically, you will receive an email confirmation from Mrs. Fredericks within 48 business hours. Contact her if you have not heard from her or if you have any questions regarding the process.
Referrals should include:
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This week, we are focusing on Self-Control. You have the ability to control your emotions and behaviors. You think before you act.
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“By constant self-discipline and self-control, you can develop greatness of character.”
~Grenville Kleise
Questions you might enjoy talking about:
- Do you consider yourself to be a person who has self-control? What things do you do that indicate this?
- Why is self-regulation important?
- What happens when your emotions take over? How can you work on developing greater self-control?
Wishing our families a wonderful holiday season! See you in 2022!
CANDYGRAMS ARE BACK The 6th Grade Class of 2021 is hosting a Winter Candy Cane Sale! Tell your classmates, friends, teachers, and staff how much you appreciate them. Purchase them between Dec. 8–16 from 8:30-9:10 am outside school near the main entrance. Candygrams are only 50￠ each or you can buy them for the whole class! Funds raised will be used to support Sixth Grade celebration activities! All the details are here.
WINTER ACTIVITIES George C. Marshall High School has a plethora of winter activities going on including selling Christmas trees, holiday ornaments and a Disney in December show by the Choir. Check out their PTSA site for details!
HELPING KILMER PTA Exciting news! For the entire month of December, Vienna Vintner will donate 20% of sales on all retail priced items back to the Kilmer PTA. Only catch is that you must mention Kilmer Middle School Fundraiser at the time of purchase. So stock up on your holiday wine supply while benefitting the Kilmer PTA at the same time. Thanks for your continued support!
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