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To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.
Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.
اس نیوزلیٹر کو دوسری زبانوں میں پڑھنے کیلئے ، براہ مہربانی ہماری ویب سائیٹ ملاحظہ کیجیئے۔
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Level IV Advanced Academic Program Information Night
Second - sixth grade parents are invited to join Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Dr. Triplett, on Monday, Oct. 16th at 6 p.m. for a virtual Level IV Referral/Screening Parent Information Night. This is an opportunity to learn more about the Level IV referral/screening process. Spanish translation will be provided.
Please use the following Zoom link to join:
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/93237311145?pwd=Ulcway84OC9KcDBua3dndk1hZGRLdz09
Meeting ID: 932 3731 1145
Passcode: 953217
Preparing for Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher conferences provide a valuable opportunity for parents to collaborate with a key partner in the education of your child – his or her teacher. Though the meeting is brief, the resulting advice, strategies, and insights can strengthen the home-school relationship and enhance a student’s success in and out of school. Please contact your child’s teacher if you haven’t confirmed a conference date & time.
To prepare for your conference, we recommend:
- Talk with your child before the conference. Ask what he/she thinks the teacher will say. Talk about any likes, dislikes, problems, and successes.
- Think about what you want to learn from the conference. Make a few notes. They help all of us stay focused.
- Ask the teacher to explain anything you don’t understand. We are in a profession of acronyms—SOL, PPG, IEP, SEL, iReady, CORE, PASS, VKRP, DSA, etc. No question is a foolish one.
- Be prepared to talk and listen. Tell the teacher what you see at home. Talk about your child’s interests. Share any concerns. Let us know about anything that might affect your child’s learning at school. Sometimes the smallest changes at home have an impact on your child at school.
- Follow up. Stay in touch. If you think of a question you didn’t ask, write a note to the teacher. Remember the teacher is also anxious to please.
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New School Lunch Menu Options
FCPS' Food and Nutrition Services team will be rolling out improvements to the menu that better reflect the diversity of our student body and focus on fresh, healthy food. Learn about FCPS’ new menu options.
Nuevas Opciones en el Menú de Almuerzo Escolar
El equipo de Servicios de Alimentos y Nutrición (FNS) de FCPS estará implementando cambios en el menú que reflejan la diversidad en nuestras escuelas y se enfocan en alimentos frescos y saludables. Entérese de las nuevas opciones de menú de FCPS.
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Halloween at Hollin Meadows
Halloween is a fun time for many. However it is not a holiday that is formally celebrated during the school day at Hollin Meadows. We do NOT wear costumes, have parties, pass out candy, etc. Enjoy Halloween fun after school hours!
Have you set up your My School Bucks account?
A My School Bucks is an easy way to make payments for school for field trips, instrument rentals and more. It's easy to set up an account, and you can use your phone. Go to their website to start. If you have questions, please reach out to Melissa Breen in our office.
October is Bullying Awareness Month National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of bullying, below is the FCPS definition as included in the Student Rights and Responsibilities document:
Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, an argument, or peer conflict.
For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation, please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions or concerns about a situation at school, please contact the front office so they can support you, and most importantly, your student.
Know Our Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to specify the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn more about the definitions of the security terms: lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned. If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Conozca Nuestros Términos de Seguridad
FCPS usa terminología específica para especificar las acciones que el personal escolar y los estudiantes deben tomar para garantizar la seguridad en una variedad de situaciones. Es importante que el personal, las familias y los estudiantes entiendan lo que significan los diferentes términos y cómo afectan las operaciones escolares.
Vea este vídeo para obtener más información sobre las definiciones de los términos de seguridad: encierro; asegurar el edificio; y no moverse.
Si los estudiantes, personal, o miembros de la comunidad tienen una preocupación de seguridad en la escuela (que no es una emergencia inmediata), deben enviar un aviso a la Línea de Seguridad de FCPS. En caso de emergencia, por favor llame al 9-1-1.
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LGBTQIA+ History Month
LGBTQIA+ History Month is recognized in October nationwide. We acknowledge and celebrate that LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and families are an integral component of our nation. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
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Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:
- Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
- Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
- Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
- Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
- A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
- Alcohol or drug use.
- Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family.
- Thoughts of harming themselves or others.
If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. All Fairfax County public schools have at least one school counselor, school psychologist, and school social worker.
Please reach out to one of these staff members to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Call our school or visit the website for staff members’ contact information. Find additional information to support your child’s wellness.
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.
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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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Important Dates
Oct. 16: AAP Level IV Referral/Screening Information Night, 6 p.m. (virtual)
Oct. 25: Fall Picture Day
Nov. 3: Early Dismissal at 1:05 p.m.
Nov. 6 & 7: No School for Students
Nov. 10: 8:30 a.m., Veterans Day Program
See the complete 2023-2024 school year calendar
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