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Special thanks to our amazing bus drivers and crossing guard
who help our students arrive and depart school safely and on time!
We had fun sharing 'thank you' goodie bags with each of them this week.
We are so grateful for our HWES PTA (every day) and enjoyed the
treat bags that they delivered to our staff on Valentine's Day!
We appreciate all of you!
Upcoming Dates
February 23: PTA Bingo Night, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
February 26-March 1: Public Schools Week
March 5: Student Holiday/School Planning Day (No school for students)
March 7: Family Literacy Night, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (See details below)
March 22: End of Quarter 3
March 25-29: Spring Break (FCPS Schools Closed)
April 1-2: Teacher Workday/Staff Development Day (No school for students)
2023-24 FCPS School Calendar
FCPS Lunch Menu
Public Schools Week
February 26 - March 1
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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Join Us for Family Literacy Night:
Stories Under the Stars
Thursday, March 7 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM
You are invited to attend Hunters Woods Elementary School’s Literacy Night, Stories Under the Stars, on March 7th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm! Students are invited to wear their pajamas/comfortable clothes, and camp out with us while we listen to stories being read aloud by HWES teachers. We will have literacy games and other goodies for you to take home.
We hope to see you there! Please let us know if you plan on attending by using this link or by returning the green RSVP form (sent home this week in Thursday folders) by February 29th. Extra flyers and RSVP forms are also available in the Main Office.
All students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/caregiver.
News from the HWES PTA
Order Your 2023-2024 Yearbook Online
Deadline to Preorder: Friday, April 19
The Hunters Woods PTA is selling the 2023-2024 Yearbook!!
- Order your child's 2023-2024 yearbooks at Order Yearbook Here. Use school code 0037427YB. The cost is $15 per soft cover copy.
- Order now to guarantee you get a copy and at a lower price!! After April 19th, we will only be selling a limited number of yearbooks at the end of the year. The in-person price will $20 per book. Once they are gone, they are gone!!
- Yearbook order forms were sent home in your child's Thursday folder on February 15. Extra order forms are available in the main office.
- If you would prefer to purchase your yearbook by check (made payable to “HWPTA”) or cash, please send your payment in the envelope attached to the order form. (Please make sure to tape/seal the envelope so your payment is not lost.)
- If you have any questions, please email yearbook@hwpta.org.
Yearbook Cover Contest for
Students in Grades 4-6
Deadline to Submit Entries: March 8
(Bring entries to the Main Office)
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Kindergarten Registration
School Year 2024 - 2025
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It's time to register your rising Kindergarten students! Students must be 5 years old by September 30th, 2024. If you would like to register your child, please contact Pattie Ono, Registrar, at pono@fcps.edu to schedule an appointment. Have questions? Call the Main Office at 703-262-7400.
FCPS News & Resources
Student and Family Surveys
Family Engagement Survey to Open March 3
FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Community partnerships
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.
Share Your Thoughts on Schoology
FCPS will be conducting voluntary, anonymous surveys on the use of Schoology from Monday, March 11, to Friday, March 22. Surveys will be delivered to:
- Elementary students (grades 3-6) through the Schoology App Center.
- Secondary students via email from Naviance.
Student feedback will inform the school division’s use of Schoology and help improve its processes, communication, and professional learning for staff. FCPS’ Instructional Services Department will also be reaching out to families through focus groups.
Please contact Schoology@fcps.edu if you have questions.
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:
- Upcoming Webinars and Events for Families
- How Students Benefit from CTE Courses
- Supreme Court Decision Regarding TJHSST
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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