Hunters Woods ES NEWS & NOTES | January 30, 2024

Upcoming Dates

January 29 - February 2
HWES Spirit Week!

January 31 - February 9
HWES "Soup"er Bowl of Caring


February 1:  GR 3 Field Trip (Kim & Owens)
                      GR 6 Field Trip

February 2:  GR 3 Field Trip (Goodson & Merritt)     
                      PTA Movie Night, 6:30 PM (Doors Open 6:15 PM)

February 5-9:  National School Counseling Week

February 7: Crossing Guard Appreciation Day

February 8: 100th Day of School   

February 12-16: Random Acts of Kindness Week

February 19:  Washington's Birthday & Presidents' Day Holiday (No School)

2023-24 FCPS School Calendar

FCPS Lunch Menu


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February is
Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month


HWES Spirit Week is This Week!

January 29 - February 2

Students and staff are invited to show their SCHOOL SPIRIT!

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 "Soup"er Bowl of Caring
Food Drive

January 31 - February 9

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Music Department News

Attention 4th, 5th, & 6th Grade Students!

This spring, we are planning to hold two Chamber Concerts here at Hunters Woods on the following dates:  Wednesday, February 21, and Wednesday, April 17, both at 6:00 PM. These concerts will give interested students an opportunity to independently prepare a performance for an audience.

Students can choose to play a solo (alone), duet (with a partner), trio (three), or small ensemble (four or more members). This can include voice or other instruments outside of band and strings (but NOT piano). Since one of the best ways to become a better musician is to perform for an audience, this concert can really help students excel!

Interested students may see their Ensemble teacher for more information and to pick up a Permission to Audition form. 


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FCPS News & Resources

National School Counseling Week, February 5-9

February 5-9 is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career.School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.

VSBA School Board Appreciation Month (February)

Thank you to the Fairfax County School Board for all they do throughout the year: hiring and evaluating the superintendent; reviewing and approving the FCPS budget, calendar, policies, and more! Want to contact your school board representatives to share your appreciation? Visit their website to find your school board member and contact them.

District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

  • FCPS Receives $16 Million to Buy More Electric Buses
  • Science Fair Judges Needed
  • How Families Can Help Fight Opioid Misuse

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HWES Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/HuntersWoodsES?s=20