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Do 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. These are the 5 steps you need to take to register your child. If you have questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out to our school registrar, Melissa. Breen, at mabreen@fcps.edu or call our main office at (703) 718-8300.
Employment Opportunities
FOURTH GRADE TEACHER
We are in need of a fabulous fourth grade teacher. If you, or someone you know, is looking to join a phenomenal team and school community, please contact Jon Gates at jmgates@fcps.edu
STUDENT MONITORS
Responsiblities
- provide supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal
- help maintain order and discipline and assist in managing the behavior of students
- operate technology
- perform administrative and non-instructional duties
- ensure all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed
- work with individual and small groups of students
Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; and has general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.
Additional Details:
Pay: $16.36/hour Hours: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (7 hour paid day with a 30 minute unpaid lunch)
To Apply:
Email your resume and contact information to HMES assistant prncipals Tieya White at ttwhite@fcps.edu and LIsa Lin at lalin@fcps.edu
SUBSTITUTES
FCPS and Hollin Meadows need substitute teachers and substitute instructional assistants. Substitute teaching is a great opportunity for stay-at-home parents, retirees, college students, and anyone who wants a flexible work schedule. Like many school districts across the region and country, FCPS is looking for kind and caring substitute teachers to ensure our students continue to thrive when teachers need to be out of the building. If you are interested in working as a substitute teacher or a substitute instructional assistant, you are able to set parameters for the days you are available, the grade levels you would like to teach, or the schools where you want to assist!
If you would like to learn more about becoming a substitute teacher or instructional assistant, FCPS is offering virtual information sessions. Sessions are held weekly on Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. Candidates will receive an email link to the virtual information session the Monday before the session.
- Upcoming Information Sessions: August 10, 17, 24, 31
Sign up for an information session here.
Teacher Resident
Interested in becoming a teacher, have a bachelor's degree, but not yet certified? FCPS' new Teacher Resident position lets you earn a salary with full benefits on the way to earning your teaching certification. Find out more at the Aug. 9 Info Session and Hiring Event: bit.ly/FCPS-Teacher-Resident
Class Placement/Teacher Assignment
All Hollin Meadows parents will receive a message via email by Wednesday, Aug. 17 that will tell you your child’s teacher’s name and contact information.
If you don’t receive an email or other message with this information by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17, please contact the school office at (703) 718-8300
Welcome Back Events
Kindergarten Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, August 17, 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
Additional information on this exciting event will be sent to parents of incoming kindergartners.
Welcome Walk (grades 1 - 6)
Thursday, August 18, 5 – 8 pm.
The Welcome Walk is an informal time for you to meet your child's teacher (grades 1 - 6). Your child's teacher and a HMES staff buddy will come to your home for a brief 3-5 minute doorstep visit. This year's welcome walk will be held on Thursday, August 18 from 5 - 8 p.m. To participate you will need to be home during this time frame.
Opting out: If you will be away or prefer not to participate please complete this form (student’s name, grade and phone number) by 4 p.m on Monday, August 15.
Open House/Drop-Off Supplies
Friday, August 19, 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Students are invited to find their new classroom and drop-off their school supplies before school starts on Monday, August 22.
 Free and Reduced-Price Meal applications are now available on the FCPS website. Interested families are encouraged to submit the application at least ten days before the first day of school. A new application must be submitted every school year.
In addition to qualifying for free or reduced-price school meals, approved students may qualify for benefits such as waived or reduced fees for instruments, uniforms, field trips, FCPS class fees, and Parktakes classes. Schools also benefit from funding opportunities based on Free and Reduced-Price Meal application numbers.
Paper copies of the application are available in the main office. If you have questions or need assistance with the Free and Reduced-Price Meals application, please contact Melissa Breen at 703.718.8300.
 All students are required to be immunized against certain communicable diseases to attend school in the state of Virginia. It is important for all students to receive the required immunizations.
Please talk with your family health care provider about whether or not your children are up to date on their vaccines before the new school year begins. Submit updated immunization records to Hollin Meadows as soon as possible.
More information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation is available online.
Paperless Opt-Outs Available
As a part of our ongoing efforts to streamline paper processes, parents can now select a number of opt-out’s electronically via ParentVUE. Once you have signed into your ParentVUE account, simply select the “Student Info” tab and click on “Edit Information.” You will find opt-out’s listed there. Parents that do not yet have a ParentVUE account will still be able to use paper forms for notification. If you need to set up your ParentVUE account, you can create one online via the FCPS ParentVUE Registration page.
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Important Dates
Kindergaren Ice Cream Social: Tuesday, August 16, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Welcome Walk Grades 1-6: Thursday, August 18, 5: - 8 p.m.
Open House/Supply Drop-off: Friday, August 19, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
First Day of School: Monday, August 22
Back to School NIght: Wednesday, August 31, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Holidays: Friday, Sept 2 & Monday, Sept 5
See the complete 2022-2023 school year calendar
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