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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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 Saturday’s Multicultural Fair was an outstanding succes. From student performances, cultural displays, art projects, and a fashion show, it was spectacular Hollin Meadows event. What a great way to celebrate what makes our school such a wonderful place for students and families!
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
Every year, absences spike in the days before and after spring break. It’s time to break that cycle.
This year, spring break is March 25-29. We will be eager to welcome your children back to school on Wednesday, April 3, after two teacher work days. Student attendance is very important. Every day, our teachers will be teaching, and students will be learning. Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong. Visit FCPS’ website for attendance resources.
¡Asiste a Clases Hoy Para Tener Éxito Mañana!
Cada año, las ausencias aumentan en los días previos y posteriores a las vacaciones de primavera. Es hora de romper ese ciclo.
Este año, las vacaciones de primavera son del 25 al 29 de marzo. Estaremos impacientes por dar la bienvenida a sus hijos a la escuela miércoles el 3 de abril. Su asistencia es muy importante. Cada día, nuestros profesores estarán enseñando, y los estudiantes estarán aprendiendo. Los estudios han demostrado que sólo dos ausencias al mes pueden causar que los estudiantes se atrasen. Terminemos este año escolar fuerte. Visite el sitio web de FCPS para recursos de asistencia.
Take the Family Engagement Survey!
FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey is now open. Survey partner K12 Insight emailed a link to families on March 3 and again on March 6. Please participate! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS practices to best support our students.
The survey is available in 10 languages. All responses are confidential. Parents/caregivers may stop by the front office to fill out a paper survey or complete the survey online. Please check your email for the survey invitation or use this survey link. Get more information on the Family Engagement Survey webpage.
Tome la Encuesta de Participación Familiar!
La Encuesta de Participación Familiar de FCPS ya está abierta. El socio de la encuesta, K12 Insight, envió por correo electrónico un enlace a las familias el 3 de marzo y nuevamente el 6 de marzo. ¡Por favor participe! Sus comentarios son críticos para ayudar a informar y mejorar las prácticas de FCPS para apoyar mejor a nuestros estudiantes.
La encuesta está disponible en 10 idiomas. Todas las respuestas son confidenciales.
Los padres/cuidadores pueden ir a la oficina de la escuela para llenar una encuesta en papel o completar la encuesta en línea. Por favor, revise su correo electrónico para la invitación de la encuesta o utilizar este enlace encuesta. Obtenga más información en la página web de la Encuesta de Participación Familiar.
Ramadan
This year, the first full day of Ramadan is Monday, March 11. In Islam, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year. During this month Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset each day while striving to increase their spirituality, through prayers, charity and good deeds. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids.
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.
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 was 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 😊
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.
 SOL Testing Dates for Hollin Meadows
Each Spring, students in grades 3-6 take the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests in Reading and Math. Students in Grade 5 also take an Integrated Reading and Writing SOL and a Science SOL.
Dates for this year’s SOL tests are listed below. Please work to avoid appointments on these days so that students can test on the same day as their peers this helps ensure students do their best.
If you have questions about these tests, please reach out to Lisa Lin, our SOL School Testing Coordinator, at (703) 718.8300
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.
Monitoring Student Computer Use
As part of our commitment to creating a safe and focused learning environment for our students, our school is using, Lightspeed, a classroom management tool that will help teachers better connect with student devices during classes. We are continuing to expand our use over the coming weeks. This tool will provide teachers with a number of helpful features:
- Easily view student screens in real time from the teacher console to see which students may need guidance or support.
- Focus student attention on a particular website on their device to minimize distractions.
- Pause student access to the internet to focus on other classroom tasks.
We believe this classroom management tool will allow us to maximize class time to support your student’s learning while at school. Please note that student devices will not be monitored outside of school hours. The regular filters remain in place on school devices, but once they are home, teachers cannot monitor students. As parents, we would like to encourage you to sign up for your own Lightspeed reports, which will allow you to see how your child is spending time on the computer during and after school hours.
Monitoreo del uso de la computadora por parte de los estudiantes
Como parte de nuestro compromiso de crear un entorno de aprendizaje seguro y centrado para nuestros estudiantes, nuestra escuela está utilizando una herramienta para el manejo de la clase que ayudará a los maestros a conectarse mejor con los dispositivos de los estudiantes durante las clases. Seguimos ampliando nuestro uso en las próximas semanas. Esta herramienta proporcionará a los maestros una serie de características útiles:
- Los maestros podrán ver fácilmente las pantallas de los estudiantes en tiempo real desde su consola para ver qué estudiantes pueden necesitar ayuda o apoyo.
- Enfocar la atención del estudiante en un sitio web en particular en su dispositivo para minimizar las distracciones.
- Poner en pausa el acceso de los estudiantes al Internet para que puedan concentrarse en las tareas de la clase.
Creemos que esta herramienta para el manejo de la clase nos permitirá maximizar el tiempo de clase para apoyar el aprendizaje de su estudiante mientras está en la escuela. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que los dispositivos de los estudiantes no serán monitoreados fuera del horario escolar. Los filtros regulares permanecen en los dispositivos de la escuela, pero una vez que están en casa, los maestros no pueden controlar a los estudiantes. Como padres, nos gustaría recomendarles que se suscriban a sus propios informes de Lightspeed, para que puedan ver cómo su hijo pasa el tiempo en la computadora durante y después del horario escolar.
Summer Camps and Learning Programs
Have you made summer plans for your child yet? Are you looking for a summer camp for your child with special needs?
The Family Resource Center has compiled information on summer camps including local options, camps for students with special needs (sorted by need), and camps for students experiencing grief or who have parents in the military.
Campamentos de Verano y Programas de Aprendizaje
Ya has hecho planes para su hijo para el verano? ¿Está buscando un campamento de verano para su hijo con necesidades especiales?
El Centro de Recursos Familiares ha recopilado información sobre campamentos de verano, incluyendo opciones locales, campamentos para estudiantes con necesidades especiales (sorteados por tipo de necesidad), y campamentos para estudiantes que están pasando por un momentos difíciles por una pérdida o que tienen a sus padres en el ejército.
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Important Dates
March 11: First Full Day of Ramadan (Observance)
March 14: Class Picture Day
March 14: West Potomac Pyramid Art Show, WPHS, Springbank Arts Center, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
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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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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