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Click on the image above to watch a video on Technology Use.
From the Principal's Den
Over the past few weeks, our School Based Technology Specialist, Mrs. von Kolnitz, has visited classrooms in grades 2-4 and reviewed use of computers and other digital devices. Grades 5 and 6 will be scheduled for March. The presentation included students reviewing the short video, Student Rights and Responsibilities: Technology Use and a discussion on responsible, respectful, and safe use of the computer. Students were encouraged to be responsible by storing their device in a safe spot, not eating or drinking while using the device and keeping their device charged. They discussed respectful use as staying on task and doing only what the teacher directs and treating others with kindness. Finally, safe use is described as keeping passwords and personal information private.
Students were also reminded to keep their cellular phones in their backpacks during the day. They were also reminded that their smart watches are like phones. The smart watch phone functions, calling and texting, should only be used before and after school or with the permission of the teacher, or for arranged use for medical reasons.
Thank you for your continued support of monitoring students’ computer use at home and reinforcing the responsible, respectful, and safe use of digital devices.
All the best,
Lawrence Caines
Principal
ljcaines@fcps.edu
Family Assistance
FHES is committed to ensuring that our students have the resources they need throughout the school year to reach their full potential in school and within the community. Through the partnership of our PTA Care & Share, Equity Leads, and Family Liaison, an optional and confidential questionnaire has been developed to learn more about the types of assistance families in our community may need with food, school supplies, or clothing. Here is the link to the questionnaire. If you have any questions about this form, please contact our Family Liaison, Christina Schauss, at caschauss@fcps.edu or
(703) 619-2674.
Kindergarten Registration:
It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
After your registration is complete, you will be notified of when our orientation date, and/or Bridge to Kindergarten event will happen. Read more about the registration process.
💻 Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in.
Questions? Please contact our Registrar, Rosa Dobarco at rosa.dobarco@fcps.edu
Place Your Yearbook Order Today!
Mr. Green has been working hard on putting together a wonderful yearbook for Fort Hunt. Order yours today!
An order form went home last Wednesday or you can order online using the school yearbook ID code: 14445624. Yearbooks are $18 each. The deadline to order a yearbook is April 12th.
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Our Schools, Our Future:
Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation at one of these local venues:
Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge
The Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge will be held on Saturday, March 2, at 10:45 a.m., at Hayfield Secondary School. The event features a public tasting of student dishes and demonstrations from two local celebrated chefs.
The student challenge at the heart of this event is to create healthy, delicious, and culturally diverse school menu items that meet USDA guidelines. Entries will be judged by a panel including celebrity chefs, school food professionals, and local food producers. The public is invited to vote for their favorite dish.
Chefs Najmieh Batmanglij and Chris Morgan of Joon will offer a demonstration at 11:15 a.m. Public tasting of student dishes will get underway at noon.
Student-created dishes from this annual event have been featured on school menus throughout the Greater Washington Region. It is free to attend, but registration is required.
February Awareness Events
Feb. 27-Mar. 3 Public Schools Week is an annual celebration that brings together school leaders, educators, parents & community leaders to recognize the importance of our nation’s public schools.
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Save the Date! Dance Around the World
Friday, March 15th is our annual Dance Around the World event where families come together to celebrate all of Fort Hunt's different cultures from around the world.
If you sign up to do a table display or volunteer at the event, you will be entered to win a raffle basket valued at $50. Flyers were sent home in last week's Wednesday Folders or see the flyer above for more information and to use the QR code to sign up.
Mount Vernon's Black History Month Celebration
Opportunity Neighborhood Mount Vernon's Black History Month Celebration will be on Saturday, February 24th from 10 am to 1 pm at the Hybla Valley Community Center located at 7950 Audubon Avenue, Alexandria.
Mark Your Calendar!
February 2024
20 - Raise Craze Fundraiser All Week
21 - Walking Wednesday
22 - School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
23 - Jr. Spelling Bee, 5p
23 - Sr. Spelling Bee, 7p
26 - Raise Craze Fundraiser All Week
27 - Yearbook Club Pictures Taken Today
28 - Walking Wednesday
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