 Students in Ms. Tashima's second grade class are building stamina for working independently.
Assessments
Virginia Growth Assessment
Students in grades 3-6 will take the Virginia Growth Assessment starting the week of September 19th (please see the schedule below). Please make sure that your child is present and on-time for the day of the assessment. If your student is late they may not be able to join their class for testing and will need to make-up the assessment on another day.
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Math
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Grade 3
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9/27
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Grade 4
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9/28
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Grade 5
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9/29
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Grade 6
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9/30
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Make-ups
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10/3—10/7
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Ability Testing
Most Fairfax County Public Schools students take the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT) in grade 1 and take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) in grade 2 or grade 3. Some students take these tests in later grade levels. These abilities tests are used as part of the screening process for Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services. Test results are only one of many data points used to make AAP service decisions.
- Students in Grade 1 take the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT)
- Students in Grade 2 take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
- NNAT and/or CogAT may be administered to students in Grades 3-6 who do not have an ability test score during the regularly scheduled testing windows
Parents or guardians may request a one-time retest of either the CogAT or the NNAT in grades 3-6. Requests must be made during the fall testing windows. Please contact the school testing coordinator, Chrissy Gibbs, no later than October 4 to request the CogAT or October 14 for the NNAT.
You may contact our AART, Ashley Huntley if you have any questions.
AAP Information Session
Our in-person Parent Information Session will be held on September 29th at 6:30pm. During this session, we will provide information on the continuum of AAP services for all students (grades K-6) at Hunt Valley ES.
Ashley Huntley, our AART, will provide information about levels of service, explain the screening processes, and answer questions about advanced academic services.
SR&R Signature Sheet Due September 30
FCPS’ updated Student Rights & Responsibility booklet is available online and in the ParentVue section of the Student Information System (SIS). The SR&R booklet explains expectations for student behavior, and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Each year, we ask parents to review, sign, and return the SR&R to their child’s school. In ParentVue, you may now download and digitally sign the SR&R. Every parent/caregiver with a ParentVUE account will see the SR&R upon login to ParentVUE until the SR&R acknowledgement has been completed.
Your name in the digital signature box must match the parent/caregiver’s first and last name in SIS exactly before the signature will be accepted.
Please take a moment to log into ParentVue in your child’s SIS account to access the SR&R. Signatures are due by September 30. Visit the SIS Parentvue Account Overview page for help logging in to your account. Please contact us at 703-913-8800, if you are having difficulty accessing the booklet.
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Volunteers
We are so happy to be able to welcome volunteers back into the building this year!
Per FCPS Policy, volunteers are required to complete a background check and have a badge issued by FCPS prior to volunteering at Hunt Valley.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email our Principal, Keieownna Hightower, so that we may begin the process.
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September is Attendance Awareness Month
Some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and a habit of getting to school on time every day include:
- Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? Download this checklist in English or Spanish.)
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
- Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
- When possible, avoid medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.
Visit our website for more attendance resources. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
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Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of the members of our community whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
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Superintendent Community Conversations
Please save the date for a very special event!
Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS superintendent, will host a Community Conversation at West Springfield High School on October 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m. This event will be a unique opportunity to help Dr. Reid get to know our school community and learn more about her vision for our district.
Language interpretation will be provided, as available, as well as child care and light refreshments. Please register to attend.
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Mark Your Calendar
September 26--No School--Rosh Hashanah
September 27-30--VGA Math (grades 3-6)
October 1--Fun Run 8:15-9:45 am
October 3-7--VGA Makeups
October 5--No School--Yom Kippur
October 7--Fall Festival 5:00-7:00 pm
October 10--No School--Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 24--No School--Diwali
October 28--2 hour early release (dismissal at 2:05)
October 31--No School--Teacher Workday
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Come out and support West Springfield High School on Homecoming Weekend!
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