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From the Principal's Den
My Dearest Fort Hunt Family,
We had a memorable, fun, and productive week at Fort Hunt. Our teachers continue to be masterful at keeping our students engaged and learning, especially as we approach Spring Break. Highlights of the week’s events include Miss Virginia visiting and presenting on substance abuse to our upper grades. This presentation was a collaboration with Ms. McLenithan, our school counselor.
Thank you to our PTA who sponsored Literacy Night at their monthly PTA meeting. Parents set up for the event and participated in many ways which included such actions as greeting families with information packets, popping popcorn and facilitating a read aloud in the library. Ms. Witt, our reading teacher, organized the literacy activities which she and teachers, representing the upper grades, led. Thank you to Maria Alva, Kara Cameron, Bill Hurd, Stephanie Seadeek, Karen Wall, and Ellen Wise for sharing their talents.
We concluded the week with our time-honored school event, Dance Around the World! Many thanks to our PTA, school staff and FHES families for making this event a success. The school was filled with smiles, laughter, music, dance, beautiful cultural outfits, delicious food, and creative and informative booths and presentations. Thank you, families and staff for personifying how FHES is such a deeply caring community.
Here's a friendly reminder, Spring Break is March 25 -29, 2024. Additionally, April 1 -2 are student holidays and teacher workdays.
All the best,
Mattie S. Fallen, Ed.D.
Interim Principal
 Dance Around the World Fun
Thank you to our fabulous PTA, their volunteers and all of the staff and families who set up tables to celebrate all of our diversity at Fort Hunt on Friday. So many countries were represented with information on their cultures, food samples, costumes and music. DJ Juan played songs from all around the world while students learned new dances.
Spring Break - No School
No school from March 25-29, 2024. Enjoy your spring break! Rest, read and relax. Schools and school offices will be closed.
Student Holiday for Teacher Work Days - Monday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Classes resume on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
There will not be a News You Choose newsletter on Monday, March 25th or Monday, April 1st.
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Last Week to Submit
the Family Engagement Survey
Your voice matters! This is the last week for parents/caregivers to complete the FCPS Family Engagement Survey. 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. Paper copies are available upon request. Please contact Christina Schauss at caschauss@fcps.edu. The survey closes Friday, March 22.
Place Your Yearbook Order Today!
Mr. Green has been working hard on putting together a wonderful yearbook for Fort Hunt.
Order yours today!
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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FCPS T-Shirt/FHES T-Shirt
Purple Up! T-Shirts Available for Purchase
FCPS and FHES are gearing up to honor and celebrate our military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child and on Purple Up! Day!
This is a time for our community to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support, gratitude, and appreciation for our military-connected youth and their families. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military.
Fort Hunt ES PTA Purple Up! t-shirts are available for purchase now through Tuesday, April 9, 2024 here. (Please Note: The FCPS T-shirt is no longer available for purchase.)
Kids Heart Challenge
American Heart Association
Did you know Hands-Only CPR can double - even triple - a person's chance of surviving a cardiac arrest? Did you know most cardiac arrests happen at home? Our goal is to help all families learn Hands-Only CPR. It's quick and easy to learn and could save the life of someone you love.
You'll learn this lifesaving skill when your student completes Finn's Mission. And when just three participants in your student's class complete Finn's Mission, the class will earn a free Recess Kit and every student will get a Kids Heart Challenge heart hero character.
Register today at heart.org/schools. Become a lifesaver by completing Finn's Mission with your family!
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April Awareness Events
Autism Acceptance Month - April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students.
Month of the Military Child - Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families.
National Arab American Heritage Month - FCPS is proud to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month in April. This special month provides an opportunity to recognize the remarkable history and valuable contributions of Arab Americans.
Muslim American Heritage Month - Muslim American Heritage Month is a time for celebrating the history, contributions, culture, and an enhanced understanding of the diverse population of Muslim Americans. View the Fairfax County School Board resolution honoring Muslim American Heritage Month.
School Library Month - In FCPS libraries, students develop knowledge and skills, experience a sense of belonging, find inspiration and support, and have the ability to freely pursue their personal interests and academic growth. Watch this video to learn how FCPS librarians make a difference.
April is also Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month and National Poetry Month.
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Literacy Night Pictures
Safely View the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8
A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, and will be viewable, depending on weather, in Fairfax County. The eclipse will begin in our area around 2:04 p.m. and end around 4:32 p.m., with the maximum eclipse occurring around 3:20 p.m.
Because the timing overlaps with dismissal, it is crucial that students understand the importance of safe viewing practices. We encourage families to review these Solar Eclipse Resources, especially the eye safety information. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon while prioritizing safe solar viewing.
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 Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services Summer Camps 2024
The Department of Neighborhood and Community Services offers a variety of youth and teen summer camps at public schools and community centers throughout Fairfax County. All programs offer reduced fees for eligible families:
Camp Fairfax
Therapeutic Recreation Camps
Sully Community Center Sports and More Camp
Value in Prevention (VIP) Camps
Teens in Action
4-H Camps
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/NCScamps
Route 1 Community Farm
This spring a new 2 acre community farm is opening near the intersection of Route 1 and Mt. Vernon Memorial Highway. The farm seeks to build community engagement, promote sustainable food production, and provide educational opportunities for communities along Route 1. Their goal is to empower these communities towards food sovereignty by providing access to growing space, resources and technical assistance free of charge.
Community growers will enjoy complimentary access to: Two-4 foot by 16 foot ready to grow raised planting beds; seedlings, seeds, seeds, supplies, and tools; hands-on farm, garden and nutrition education programs and ongoing technical assistance; barn with indoor & outdoor community gathering spaces.
For more information, click here.
Mark Your Calendar!
March 2024
20 - Walking Wednesday
22 - End of 3rd Quarter
March 25-April 2 - Spring Break - Schools and School Offices Closed
29 - Good Friday (falls during Spring Break)
31 - Happy Easter (falls during Spring Break)
April 2024
1 - Teacher Work Day - Student Holiday
2 - Staff Development Day - Student Holiday
3 - Classes Resume
3 - Walking Wednesday
4 - National School Librarian Day
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