Eid al-Fitr, marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, and is celebrated during the first three days of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. Read more at Britannica.com.
FCPS has designated Eid al-Fitr as a religious and cultural observance day designed to allow students the opportunity to miss school for observances not already designated as school holidays. Eid al-Fitr is from sunset April 20 to sunset April 21.
Our Salad Bar started on Wednesday, April 19th and our students and staff were all equally excited about the selection of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as protein options. Our new salad bar is a big hit!
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Weather Reminder
Currently, the air conditioner is on here at Hunt Valley and depending on the spring weather outside, some days may be cooler than others. We recommend that students dress in layers so that they remain comfortable around the building!
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Parent input for class placement
As the 2022-2023school year comes to an end we are in the process of planning for next school year. One of our important tasks is to determine class placements for the 2023-2024 school year. Our school staff works collaboratively to plan teacher and student assignments. A variety of factors such as student personalities, friendships, and academics are considered as we create new classes.
Hunt Valley families have an option to assist in placements by providing insights about their child(ren). Please be mindful of the following:
- We will not accept requests for specific teachers.
- Input must be submitted by the deadline, Friday, May 12, 2023, to be considered. We will not accept late requests.
The deadline for any correspondence regarding the next school year is Friday, May 12th via this Google form
April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families.
Spring SOLs will start soon
SOL testing will begin at the beginning of May for students in grades 3-6. Below is the schedule of tests and dates for each grade level.
Additional information was sent in a previous email and included links about the Virginia SOL testing program. Grades K-2 do not participate in the SOL assessments.
Reminder: we are asking parents to fill out this permission form for expediated retakes by April 28, 2023. A form must be returned for each student.
If you have any questions about SOL testing please contact your child’s teacher or the school’s testing coordinator, Chrissy Gibbs cegibbs@fcps.edu
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Lending Closet
We are almost at the end of the school year and are again in need of some clothes for our lending closet. Please consider donating gently used clothes to our school.
We are need of the following:
- Leggings
- Shorts for boys
- Shorts for girls
Thank you!
If you have benefited from the lending closet, we ask that you please wash the clothes and return it the school so that it helps another student (except for underwear)
If you have any questions, please contact our parent liaison, Cynthia Youssef at cyoussef@fcps.edu.
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Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy five-step process outlined for parents looking to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (one parent must be present), the student will be ready for Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.
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Just a reminder to those who have children with allergies…we are seeing an increase in seasonal allergy symptoms.
Please remember to give your child their allergy
medication at home to avoid disruptions in their day. All medications must be checked in through the health room with the proper documentation.
https://huntvalleyes.fcps.edu/student-services/clinic
Kimber Tritten, RN - Public Health Nurse
katritten@fcps.edu
Angela Berst - School Health Aide
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 Here is the sign up link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScupXGbgVBXyqsUb20zBTV_UbxkqtWq1bDzuTXGLhvkTxFSfA/viewform
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Dangers of Fentanyl
Last month, the division hosted a conversation on the dangers of fentanyl. During this impactful event, audience members heard testimonials from individuals affected by the opioid epidemic and learned facts from medical experts and law enforcement representatives.
The conversation will continue on Monday, April 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Woodson High School. Transportation will be available from select schools throughout the county. View the registration page for details.
Visit our Opioid Awareness webpage for more information. Visit the Fairfax County Government webpage on opioids for information on how you can take action and how to get help for yourself or loved ones.
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Save the Date! Safety and Security Town Hall
On Monday, May 8, FCPS will hold a town hall to discuss our approach to safety and security and the work we do every day to keep our schools safe. FCPS staff and experts will review our risk assessment processes, the physical measures we already have in place to protect our students and staff, pilot programs to detect vaping, and how we communicate and collaborate with our partners when there is an incident at our schools. Please stay tuned for additional details.
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April 28: Poem in Your Pocket Day & SCA Spirit Day Tye Dye/Neon Day
May 1-26: SOL testing
May 29: Memorial Day Holiday--Building Closed
May 30-June 2: SOL Expedited Retakes
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