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Dear Freedom Hill Community,
Welcome to the 4th quarter of the 2021-22 school year! We hope you had some time over our students' Spring Break to relax and recharge for our final weeks of the year. I know that I speak for all of the staff at Freedom Hill when I share how excited we are to be holding many of our traditional 4th quarter events this year!
Over the break, I had the opportunity to deliver a variety of items (cards made by our students, as well as monetary/clothing/candy donations from our staff) to Ukrainian refugees in Germany. I was so impressed that many of our students even translated their messages into Ukrainian before writing them. While many organizations and individuals are involved with supporting the hundreds of thousands of individuals who have been displaced and/or separated from family, the level of need is still significant. Families who are interested in making a small donation can find worthwhile organizations here.
As always, please contact us if you have any questions, concerns or great things to share about our students and staff. Have a great week, and please let your student(s) know we are excited to see them again tomorrow!
In partnership,
Nicholas Zapadka
Principal
2021-22 FCPS School Calendar
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April 11 - Return to school - Q4 begins
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April 12 - Math Club, 8:30
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April 13 - PTA Artwork Deadline
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April 15 - Cultural Observance Day - Good Friday
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April 15 - Green Team Mtg., 8:15
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April 20 - Q3 Report Cards come home
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April 22 - Cultural Observance Day - Orthodox Good Friday
2022-23 FCPS School Calendar
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It is already that time of year to start planning for next year. Our Kindergarten registration for rising kindergartners for the 2022-23 school year is now open. Please use the online portal to submit your initial information and Ms. Sujo will follow up with you about a registration appointment, which will begin after March 1. You can also see this helpful page for more information on the documents that will be needed.
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If you have a child at home who will be five by September 30th, please start your registration now. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well.
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This week, we are focusing on Humor. You like to laugh and bring smiles to other people.
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"A sense of humor is a major defense against minor troubles.”
~Mignon McLaughlin
Questions you might enjoy talking about:
- How does humor affect relationships? How does it connect people?
- How can you incorporate more humor into your everyday life?
- Have you ever been in a situation where you just couldn’t stop laughing? What happened?
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Thank you for a successful Spring Picture Day.
Spring Portraits are now available to view and order online! All orders will include free shipping for the next two weeks. Please remember, the online code is the Student ID Number.
https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000910702
Parent questions/concerns regarding portraits can be directed to underclass@vosphoto.com
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Students in grades 3-6 participate in end-of-year testing required by the state of Virginia, called the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests. We ask that you please avoid any appointments or trips that may interrupt your child’s testing days to the greatest extent possible.
What are Expedited Retakes? The Virginia Board of Education allows elementary and middle school students who fail Standards of Learning (SOL) tests by a narrow margin to retake the test before the end of the school year. Retesting is available when a student fails their first attempt with a score of 375-399 (400 is passing). Parent permission is required for any retests for students in grades 3-8. The SOL Retake Permission Forms were sent home in Wednesday Folders - please return the form to your child’s teacher by/before April 22nd.
 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
We hope you had a great spring break! Stay up to date on the latest happenings at FHES with updates below.
ARTWORK DEADLINE NOW 4/13
Missed the Artwork deadline? You can still submit materials until Wednesday, April 13th! A fun art activity (details here) that can be turned into fabulous gifts for friends and family or just for fun! Today is the last day to either use the provided art paper or use a different square piece previously created, upload to Square 1 Art, and order your gifts! Need templates printed out? Ideas for projects? Visit the Art Gifts page at freedomhillpta.org for the instructions.
DONATIONS NEEDED
Save the date for Bingo Night returning on Friday, May 6! We are need of a few prizes for bingo night winners. They can be small or large, left over gifts, etc. Drop off at: 8518 Quaint Lane or contact president@freedomhillpta.org to arrange pick-up.
VOLLEYBALL ON APRIL 21ST, 2:45-4PM
Save the date for the 6th Graders to take on the FHES Faculty in a game of Volleyball outside on the Blacktop on Thursday, April 21st from 2:45-4pm! Come cheer your favorite player on. It'll be a fun event so block off the time for it.
PTA MEETING, TUESDAY 4/26
Join us on Tuesday April 26th at 8pm virtually to talk through end of year activities and get an update with Dr. Z. Save the date for 4/26 at 8pm! Meeting info to come.
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