FCPS CARES
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, 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 FCPS employees at Hunt Valley. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!
Virginia Growth Assessment starts next week!
Students in grades 3-6 will take the Virginia Growth Assessment starting January 9, 2023 (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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Reading
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Math
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Grade 3
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1/12
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1/24
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Grade 4
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1/11
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1/23
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Grade 5
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1/10
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1/20
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Grade 6
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1/9
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1/18
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Grade 7
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1/23
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Picture Retakes and Makeups
Picture re-takes/makeups will be Tuesday, January 10. 2023. If you are in need of a re-take, please return the original picture packet with your student on this day.
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Parent Coffee
Our administration will host our next Coffee and Convos on January 10, 2023 @ 10:00 am in the SACC room. The topic will be bullying.
Please sign up for the coffee by Sunday 01/08/23. If we do not get enough interest, we will reschedule it for a future date.
Please sign-up using this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DA5AF2EA6FECF8-principals
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Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
SEPTA, the Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association, was created to empower and connect families, students, and educators to ensure students with disabilities develop their full potential as individuals and community members. Learn more or become a member on the SEPTA website.
The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is a state mandated Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). Parents/guardians, students, teachers, administrators, staff, and others interested in special education at FCPS are welcome and encouraged to share their thoughts, ideas, and/or public comment related to the unmet needs of students with disabilities.
FCPS’ Office of Special Education Procedural Support provides guidance to staff, families, and students in areas related to the implementation of and compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended.
Families of students in special education programs can find more resources in the Special Education Handbook for Parents. (Translations are available from the Parent Resource Center (PRC).)
The PRC offers free webinars, consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Their YouTube channel includes videos of workshops and webinars for families and educators to support student success. Sign up for their newsletter to receive information on upcoming webinars and other resources. Please contact the PRC with any questions at prc@fcps.edu or call 703-204-2941.
Kathy Murphy, the assistant ombuds for special education, provides information and support to parents/caregivers and students regarding special education and Section 504 services. Staff in the Office of the Ombuds believe that by being transparent and connecting families with available supports and services, children with special needs can equitably access public education.
Contact the ombuds by submitting a question, calling 571-423-4014, or emailing ombuds@fcps.edu.
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Clothing Closet Sign-up
Hello HV parents! We are in need of extra clothing for students to change into during the day if their clothes gets dirty.
Mrs. Youssef, our family liaison, will be collecting new or gently used, clean clothes for the school. If you are willing to donate, please use the sign-up genius to see our needs.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DA5AF2EA6FECF8-kids
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Cynthia Youssef at cyoussef@fcps.edu
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Winter Weather Procedures
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ inclement weather procedures will remain the same as last year. The first five inclement weather days will be traditional “snow days” with no school activities. After those five days, we will use the flexibility provided by the Virginia General Assembly to have unscheduled virtual learning days, whenever possible, to maintain the continuity of learning. Virtual learning on these days will be synchronous/live instruction, following the inclement weather virtual learning day schedule (includes a two-hour delay).
FCPS’ website is generally the first mode of communication during emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan ahead for the winter season. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in weCare@school, bookmark the FCPS website, plan for childcare, if appropriate, and know what items your child may need to take home before a weather event.
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please contact our Family Liaison, Cynthia Youssef at cyoussef@fcps.edu
TalkingPoints
What is TalkingPoints?
TalkingPoints is an easy and safe way families can communicate in their home languages with their child’s teachers for free. We will be using this platform to communicate with you about your child’s education and progress.
How can families use TalkingPoints?
There are two ways families can use TalkingPoints.
- School and teacher messages will come directly to the phone number that is registered in our system as a SMS text or through the TalkingPoints Parent App.
- You can reply by text or through the app.
Families will receive messages in the language they have listed as their correspondence language. Families can reply in any language and the message will be translated into English for the school. If families prefer to not receive text messages from TalkingPoints, they can reply with "GOODBYE" at any time.
https://www.fcps.edu/resources/parent-communication-overview/talkingpoints
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Mark Your Calendar
January 10--Picture Make-ups
January 16--Holiday (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
January 25--2-hour early release
January 26 & 27--Student holiday
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