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At the start of the school year students spend time collaborating and building classroom communities.
A Note From Mr. Gates
We have had a fantastic first two weeks of school. Our students are transitioning to the new year amazingly well and we look forward to all the learning and growth in store for them this year!
Thank you to families who joined us this past Wedensday evening for a virtual Back-to-School Night session. For parents who were unable to attend, teachers will be sharing recordings and/or presentation slides from their session.
This year we have renewed our focus on student attendance.The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Our school day begins at 8:20 a.m. and our doors open at 8:05 a.m. Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success. Visit FCPS’ Attendance web page for tips and strategies.
As always, thank you for your continued support of all things Hollin Meadows!
All my best,
Jon Gates, Principal
Patriot's Day
Remembering 9/11 Through FCPS Service Learning and Volunteer Fairfax
Volunteer Fairfax will be facilitating VolunteerFest 2022, a countywide day of service, on September 17. This is a great opportunity for students and families who want to engage with local nonprofits and volunteer. The event will officially kick-off on September 11, Patriot’s Day, with Volunteer Fairfax sharing donation needs and upcoming volunteer opportunities. More information about VolunteerFest 2022 can be found at Volunteer Fairfax’s website. Additional 9/11 Day of Service information can be found at 911Day.org.
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Anonymous Tip Line Puts Safety First
If you or your child have concerns or information relating to feeling unsafe in any way at school, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security has a safety tip line that you can access anonymously online, by text (888-777; Keyword TIP FCPS), or by phone (571-423-2020).
If your tip is an emergency and immediate assistance is necessary, please dial 911.
Students, staff, and community members should report school safety issues such as threats, unsafe or dangerous situations, illegal drug activity, theft, gang activity, the existence of weapons, vandalism, and concerns about student wellness. Tip line users may identify themselves or remain anonymous.
Concerns that do not impact the safety of our schools—concerns or information about programs, regulations, or policies—can be sent to the FCPS ombudsman online, at 571-423-4014, or ombudsman@fcps.edu.
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.
Here Comes the Bus App
Please be aware that all of us are getting used to new routines at the start of the school year. Thank you for your patience as those routines are established. If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. e-Notify (School Messenger) email messages will also be sent to announce significant bus delays. The FCPS District code is 28982. For additional support, find the Transportation Services contact specific to your school. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
PTA Meeting
Thursday, Sept. 8
Please join us for our first PTA meeting, "A Taste of Hollin Meadows", on Thursday Sept. 8. Dinner will begin at 6:30 with the meeting at 7:00. We invite you to signup to bring a dish to share from your culture or family. We will be "tasting" or sampling dishes representing our wonderful HMES community. Please see the link to signup for a dish. You will also have a the opportunity to learn more about the PTA, the events we have planned for this fall, and meet other parents and families. Dinner and childcare (beginning at 7:00) are FREE! We look forward to seeing you! Questions? Please email President Erin Anderson hmptapresident@gmail.com.
Signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA4A622A6FCC25-taste
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FCPS Cares
FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the good work of our Hollin Meadows staff members.
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