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اس نیوزلیٹر کو دوسری زبانوں میں پڑھنے کیلئے ، براہ مہربانی ہماری ویب سائیٹ ملاحظہ کیجیئے۔
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 This past week fifth graders enjoyed a field trip to the Washington Capitals ice hockey team’s training facility to participate in a memorable day of learning in the Caps in Schools program.
A Note from Mr. Gates
I hope this message finds you all well and enjoying the first weekend of March! The past week has been bustling with activities and events, and I'm thrilled to share some updates and reminders with you:
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No School Reminder: A quick heads-up that there will be no classes on Tuesday, March 5th, due to the primary election. Enjoy the day off!
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Multicultural Fair: Our eagerly anticipated Multicultural Fair is just around the corner on Saturday, March 9th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We're excited about the lineup of student performances scheduled for the day. If you haven't already, there's still time to participate by showcasing your culture through displays or joining the Cultural Fashion Show. We can't wait to see the vibrant diversity of our school community on display! See below for additional information.
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Read Across America Week: This week, we're celebrating Read Across America with a series of engaging daily activities. Please see below for more details on the exciting literary adventures planned for our students.
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Lobby Mural Update: I'm delighted to announce that work on our lobby mural began last week! This mural will be a beautiful celebration of our school's diverse community and is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. I'd like to extend a special thank you to the generous anonymous donors whose contributions made this project possible.
Thank you all for your unwavering support of Hollin Meadows. Let's make this week a fantastic one!
Sincerely,
Jon Gates
Principal
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Reminder: Tuesday, March 5 is a holiday for students
School will be closed on Tuesday, March 5 for all students due to Virginia primary elections.
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March is Reading Month!
Throughout the month of March, Hollin Meadows students and staff celebrate March Reading Month with several activities. Our annual Book Parade will be on Friday March 22. Students and staff carry a copy of a book they’ve read or has been read to them. All classes will parade inside the school so that others can see the book that is being shared. The main idea of the parade is to celebrate reading and books. Wearing accessories to complement the book choice is optional. More information will be sent home in Tuesday folders on March 12.
Throughout the month, students can have or share a photo of themselves and a book for our Shelfie Selfie activity. These closeup photos of the student will include a book whose cover/title shows the student’s name or describes them. For example, there is an author named Kathy Tucker (not me😊) whose name is on the cover of her book. I took a Shelfie Selfie of me holding that book. These photos will be displayed in the library. As I come across library titles that reflect a student, I’ll take a photo of them holding the book. If you have a book at home that fits this activity, you can take the photo and send to me at kdtucker@fcps.edu. Please place in subject line Shelfie Selfie and your child’s first name. Horizontal photos preferred 😊.
Multicultural Fair - March 9
Please make plans to attend our annual Multicultural Fair on Saturday, March 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a fabulous opportunity for our entire community to celebrate the diversity of cultures and family traditions that make our school a unique and special place.
Come share food, artifacts, music & traditions from your home culture whether it's from somewhere in the US or another country. Click here to secure a table space.
Additionally, students are invited to wear traditional clothing that represents their culture to showcase at our very own Hollin Meadows Cultural Fashion Show. Click here if you would like to participate in the Cultural Fashion Show.
The event will include student and community performances. Hope to see you at the Fair!
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West Potomac Pyramid Art Show
All schools in the West Potmac Pyramid will display selected works of art and will include artwork by Hollin Meadows' students. The show is located Springsbank Art Center at West Potomac High School. The artwork will be on display from March 6th - 14th. There will be a reception on March 14th from 5 - 6:30 PM. Families are encouraged to come see all the artwork. There will be live music and DC Slices Food Truck.
Ramadan
Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact our assistant principals, Tieya White,ttwhite@fcps.edu or Lisa Lin, lalin@fcps.edu regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
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💜 Purple Up! Shirts Available
Join our community and turn FCPS purple on Purple Up! Day, Wednesday, April 17. Wear purple in recognition of FCPS’ 14,000 enrolled military-connected students.
Purple Up! T-shirts are available for purchase through Friday, March 8.
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Look for the FCPS Family Engagement Survey This Sunday
Parents/caregivers will receive the FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey Sunday, March 3, from independent research firm K12 Insight. Please participate — your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve practices to best support our students.Taking this survey will also help strengthen the partnership between your family and our school. When that partnership is strong, students can experience a range of benefits including improved school readiness, higher student achievement, better social skills and behavior, and an increased likelihood of graduating high school. The survey will take about 10-15 minutes to complete and will be available in 10 languages. Please visit the Family Engagement Survey webpage for more information. Your voice matters!
Este Domingo Busque la Encuesta de Compromiso Familiar de FCPS
Padres/cuidadores recibirán la Encuesta de Participación Familiar de FCPS el domingo, 3 de marzo, de parte de una firma de investigación independiente llamada K12 Insight. Por favor participe - su opinión es importante para ayudar a informar y mejorar las prácticas para ayudar y apoyar mejor a nuestros estudiantes.
Completar esta encuesta también ayudará a fortalecer la asociación entre su familia y nuestra escuela. Cuando esta asociación es sólida, los estudiantes pueden contar con una variedad de beneficios que incluyen una mejor preparación para la escuela, mayor rendimiento escolar, mejores habilidades sociales y conducta, y una mayor probabilidad de graduarse de la escuela secundaria.
La encuesta durará entre 10 y 15 minutos para completar y estará disponible en 10 idiomas. Para más información, visite la página web de la Encuesta de Participación Familiar. ¡Su opinión es importante!
Do You Know Where FCPS Funding Comes From?
The majority of FCPS funding is requested from the Fairfax County government, which generates its revenue from real estate and personal property taxes. The Commonwealth of Virginia provides the next largest source of revenue to FCPS through state aid and sales tax. The rest of the funding comes from a variety of sources, including federal aid and tuition for non-county residents. (The numbers above represent the FY 2025 proposed school operating fund in millions.)
FCPS does not have the authority to impose taxes and may only charge fees where the Commonwealth of Virginia has granted specific authority. Learn more about FCPS’ FY 2025 Advertised Budget.
¿Sabe usted de dónde provienen los fondos de FCPS?
La mayor parte de los fondos de FCPS se solicitan al gobierno del Condado de Fairfax, que genera sus ingresos a partir de impuestos sobre bienes raíces y propiedad personal. El Commonwealth de Virginia proporciona la siguiente mayor fuente de ingresos a FCPS a través de la ayuda estatal y el impuesto sobre las ventas. El resto de la financiación proviene de una variedad de fuentes, incluyendo la ayuda federal y la colegiatura para los que no son residentes del condado. (Los números arriba representan el fondo operativo escolar propuesto para el año fiscal 2025 en millones).
FCPS no tiene autoridad para imponer impuestos y sólo puede cobrar tasas cuando la Commonwealth de Virginia le ha otorgado autoridad específica. Aprenda más sobre el Presupuesto Anunciado del Año Fiscal 2025 de FCPS.
Join a Community Conversation on Fentanyl and Other Drugs
A community conversation addressing the opioid crisis within Northern Virginia and Fairfax County Public Schools will be held Wednesday, March 18, 6:30-8 p.m., in the auditorium at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Please enter through Door #14.
All attendees will receive a free REVIVE! Narcan training during the event and learn about support services currently available within FCPS and Fairfax County.
This discussion will provide families, staff, and students with valuable knowledge about the dangers of drugs and deadly fentanyl. The material discussed is suitable for students in grades 6-12. Together as a community, we aim to explore collaborative strategies to minimize the impact of these harmful and too-often fatal substances.
Language interpretation services are available as well as American Sign Language accommodation. Childcare and transportation will also be provided, as needed. Learn more about the event and register online.
Únase a una Conversación Comunitaria sobre el Fentanilo y Otras Drogas
Una conversación comunitaria que se dirige a la crisis de los opioides en el Norte de Virginia y las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax se llevará a cabo el miércoles 18 de marzo, de 6:30 a 8 p.m., en el auditorio de la Escuela Secundaria Lake Braddock. Por favor entre por la puerta #14.
¡Todos los participantes recibirán un curso gratuito de REVIVE! Narcan gratis durante el evento y aprenderán sobre los servicios de apoyo actualmente disponibles dentro de FCPS y el Condado de Fairfax.
Esta conversación les proporcionará a las familias, al personal y a los estudiantes un valioso conocimiento sobre los peligros de las drogas y el mortal fentanilo.El material discutido es adecuado para estudiantes de 6º a 12º grado. Juntos, como comunidad, pretendemos explorar estrategias de colaboración para minimizar el impacto de estas sustancias nocivas y, con demasiada frecuencia, mortales.
Se ofrecerán servicios de interpretación y de Lenguaje de Signos Americano. También se proporcionarán servicios de cuidado de niños y transporte, según sea necesario. Aprenda más sobre el evento y regístrese en línea.
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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
March 5: No school for students: Election Day
March 9: Multicultural Fair, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
March 10: Daylight Saving Begins (Spring Forward!)
March 11: First Full Day of Ramadan (Observance)
March 22: End of Third Quarter
March 25 - April 2: Spring Break, Students return on Wed, April 3
See the complete 2023-2024 school year calendar
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Rising 7th & 8th grade - Summer Program
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