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اس نیوزلیٹر کو دوسری زبانوں میں پڑھنے کیلئے ، براہ مہربانی ہماری ویب سائیٹ ملاحظہ کیجیئے۔
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Congratulation to fourth grader Joel on defending his Hollin Meadows Spelling Bee title! His winning word was xylem. We wish him well as he moves on to the division level next month.
1:05 p.m. Dismissal on Thursday, March 2
As a reminder, there will be a 1:05 p.m. dismissal on Thursday, March 2 followed by a teacher workday on Friday, March 3. We look forward to seeing students back in school on Monday, March 6 at 8:20 a.m.
The FCPS School Board adopted the calendar for 2023-24.The first day of school will be Monday, August 21. You can see the calendars for 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 school years. Learn more about the approved calendar.
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Multicultural Fair - March 18
Please make plans to attend our annual Multicultural Fair on Saturday, March 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a fabulous opportunity for our entire community to celebrate the diversity of cultures and family traditions that make our school a unique and special place. Come share food, artifacts, music & traditions from your home culture whether it's from somewhere in the US or another country. The event will include student and community performances.
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Changes to SNAP Benefits
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government passed a law to temporarily increase SNAP benefits to support families. Recently, the federal government changed the law and the temporary increase to the SNAP benefits ended February 16, 2023. Beginning in March, all SNAP benefits will return to normal amounts, without the added supplement.
- The Virginia Department of Social Services has created a temporary information line. Please call: 1-855-635-4370
- If you need food now, call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning: 703-222-0880
- For more food resources, visit the Human Service Resource Guide online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/HSRG/, and search “food.”
If you receive SNAP you may also be eligible for Medicaid, TANF, Energy Assistance, Child Care Assistance and more. Apply at CommonHelp.Virginia.gov/access or apply by phone at 1-833-5-CALL-VA (1-833-522-5582).
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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Important Dates
Feb. 28: Winter Band/Strings/Chorus Concert, 6:30 p.m.
March 2: Two hour Early Dismissal (1:05 p.m.)
March 3: Student Holiday - Staff Development Day
March 18: Multicultural Fair
See the complete 2022-2023 school year calendar.
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