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اس نیوزلیٹر کو دوسری زبانوں میں پڑھنے کیلئے ، براہ مہربانی ہماری ویب سائیٹ ملاحظہ کیجیئے۔
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 Congratulations to band director Johanna Salas and the following 5th and 6th grade students who represented Hollin Meadows in the Carl Sandberg Area Band Concert this past Tuesday: Sarah Lemma, Jackeline Guevara Chavez, Clay Edmiston, Jonathan Gebru, K'dyn Waller, Christian Courtney, Eleonore Ross, Maverick Desrosiers, Sam Gabriel, Fabian Paredes, Nate Peters, Caleb Rodriguez, Kaleb Santana, Colin Wolffm Wesley Jackson, Hiba Hussne, Audrey Shirley and Caroline MacDonald.
A Note from Mr. Gates
As we begin our much-awaited Spring Break, I want to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to each and every one of you for a safe and joyful Spring Break.
This past Friday marked the end of the third quarter of school Our school offices are closed March 25 - 29 for Spring Break. Teachers will respond to messages when they return on Monday, April 1 for planning and professional learning. We hope everyone has plans for getting outside, enjoying some time for reading & relaxing and have fun with family. Students return for the start of the fourth quarter on Wednesday April 3.
Chronic Absenteeism remains a significant concern at Hollin Meadows. Although we have seen an improvement form the 2022 - 2023 school year, nearly 20% of our students have been absent more than 10% of the school year to date (12 or more days). Studies have shown that two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Chronic absenteeism is monitored by the Virginia Department of Education and can negatively impact school accreditation ratings. Unless they are sick, please send your student to school every day. Please note: students should still come to school on days they have routine doctor's appointments. Students attending for a portion of the day are not counted absent.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to Hollin Meadows and your child's education.
Jon Gates
Principal
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
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.
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Wellness Fair: April 13
Hollin Meadows' Wellness Fair will be on Saturday April 13 from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. There will be 25+ vendors for families to visit and learn more about their programs and resources. There will also be Wellness Checks provided by Walmart, a sensory station from Hooray Art, demonstrations and presentations in the gym, a vaccine clinic and food trucks. For a complete list of vendors and schedule of events, please use the accompanying QR code.
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Kindergarten Registration
Do you have, or know of a rising kindergartener scheduled to come to Westgate next year? All students that turn five by September 30, 2024 are eligible to attend Kindergarten this fall. Please spread the word that registration is underway as we are excited to meet our newest Hornets. Please consider registering asap since our staffing allocation reflects the number of registered students. Registration information for kindergarten and new students can be found on our website. You may also contact our student registrar, Melissa Breen at 703.718.8300 or mabreen@fcps.edu if you have additional questions.
Lexia Parent Night: How We Help Your Child Learn to Read
FCPS funds the use of Lexia for all elementary and middle schools as part of their literacy instruction. Lexia is a computer-based program that supplements classroom instruction to help students develop literacy skills. It also provides teachers with data to identify students who need additional support and the ability to know which specific concepts and skills to prioritize. Attend a virtual information night on Tuesday, April 9, to learn more about Lexia and how FCPS is integrating it into the classroom to support student growth. Participants will also get tips for supporting their students at home. Integrating Lexia into the literacy curriculum aligns with the Virginia Literacy Act, FCPS’ Equitable Access to Literacy, and FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3, which aims to have all students reading on level by the end of third grade.
Noche de Lexia para Padres: Como Ayudamos a su Hijo a Aprender a Leer
FCPS financia el uso de Lexia para todas las escuelas primarias e intermedias como parte de su instrucción de alfabetización. Lexia es un programa computarizado que complementa la instrucción en el aula para ayudar a los estudiantes a desarrollar habilidades de alfabetización. También provee a los maestros con datos para identificar a los estudiantes que necesitan apoyo adicional y la habilidad de saber cuales conceptos y habilidades específicas deben priorizar.Asista a una noche de información virtual el martes, 9 de abril, para aprender más acerca de Lexia y como FCPS lo está integrando en el aula para apoyar el crecimiento de los estudiantes. Los participantes también recibirán consejos para apoyar a sus estudiantes en casa. Integrar Lexia en el currículo de alfabetización se alinea con el Acta de Alfabetización de Virginia, el Acceso Equitativo a la Alfabetización de FCPS, y la Meta 3 del Plan Estratégico 2023-30 de FCPS, que apunta a tener a todos los estudiantes leyendo al mismo nivel al final del tercer grado.
FCPS Family Summit 2024
The FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Marshall High School. The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families, such as social-emotional resources, along with a specially curated online component to provide supports for students with disabilities and their families.
Some of the topics include raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. The conference is being planned by several FCPS offices in collaboration with the Fairfax Alliance of Black School Educators, Black Women’s Educational Alliance - DC Chapter, Hispanic Educators Association, and Asian Educators Association.
This year’s theme is Safe, Supported, and Included, which aligns with Goal 2 of the FCPS Strategic Plan. More details will be available after spring break.
La Conferencia Familiar FCPS 2024
La Conferencia Familiar de FCPS se llevará a cabo el sábado, 20 de abril, de 8:30 a.m. a 1 p.m., en la Escuela Secundaria Marshall. La conferencia cubrirá temas que son útiles para todas las familias, tales como recursos socio-emocionales, junto con un componente en línea especialmente curado para proveer apoyo para estudiantes con discapacidades y sus familias.
Algunos de los temas incluyen la crianza de los niños resistentes, independientes, la formación de conexiones significativas con los niños, frente a las grandes emociones, y los peligros de los opioides y el fentanilo. La conferencia está siendo planeada por varias oficinas de FCPS en colaboración con la Alianza de Fairfax de Educadores de Escuelas Afro-Americanos, la Alianza Educativa de Mujeres Afro-Americanas - Capítulo DC, la Asociación de Educadores Hispanos, y la Asociación de Educadores Asiáticos.
El tema de este año es Seguro, Apoyado, e Incluido, que se alinea con la Meta 2 del Plan Estratégico de FCPS. Más detalles estarán disponibles después de las vacaciones de primavera.
Summer Camp for Rising 7th Graders
All rising middle schoolers are invited to attend a summer of fun and leisure with VIP Camp. VIP Camp — which takes place Monday, July 1, to Thursday, August 1 — is designed to encourage teens to develop healthy and positive recreation interests and features a wide variety of leisure activities and programs.
Registration is open. VIP Camp costs $100 to attend. Reach out to your school's after-school specialist for scholarship availability due to financial hardship. This camp is sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools and Fairfax County’s Department of Neighborhood and Community Services.
Campamento de Verano para Estudiantes de Secundaria en Fairfax
Todos los estudiantes de secundaria están invitados a asistir a un verano de diversión y ocio con el Campamento VIP. El Campamento VIP, que tendrá lugar del lunes 1 de julio al jueves 1 de agosto, está diseñado para animar a los adolescentes a desarrollar intereses recreativos sanos y positivos y cuenta con una amplia variedad de actividades y programas de ocio.
La inscripción está abierta. El Campamento VIP cuesta $100 para asistir. Póngase en contacto con el especialista en actividades extraescolares de su escuela para conocer la disponibilidad de becas por dificultades económicas. Este campamento está patrocinado por las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax y el Departamento de Servicios Vecinales y Comunitarios del Condado de Fairfax.
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
Community Forums on Middle School Start Times
Fairfax County Public Schools is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. Prismatic Services, Inc., an educational consulting firm, will lead the forums. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Please attend the event that works best for your schedule:
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Monday, April 29, 6-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School.
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Monday, May 6, 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School.
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Monday, May 20, 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School.
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Wednesday, May 22, 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School.
Registration is not required but does help with planning. Click one of the dates above to register. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times.
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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 25 - April 2: Spring Break, Students return on Wed, April 3
April 3: 4th Quarter of School Begins
April 4: Community Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Cafeteria
April 9: 3rd Quarter Progress Reports Sent Home with Students
April 10: Eid al-Fitr, School closed for staff and students
April 13: Hollin Meadows Wellness Fair, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
May 3: Teacher Workday. No school for students
See the complete 2023-2024 school year calendar
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