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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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Solar Eclipse
A solar eclipse is happening on April 8, 2024. It's a rare and exciting astronomical phenomenon and one that requires important safety reminders. Looking directly at the sun, even during an eclipse, can permanently damage your eyes.
Here's what you need to know:
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Don't look at the sun without approved eyewear. This applies to students and staff, and we encourage you to reinforce this at home.
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Regular sunglasses are not good enough. The NASA website has more information about eye safety.
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Eclipse timing: The eclipse starts around 2:04 p.m., peaks at 3:20 p.m. and ends around 4:32 p.m. Please remind your child to be especially vigilant about eye safety during dismissal. If you have concerns about your child walking or riding the bus home, please arrange for alternative transportation.
For more details, visit the FCPS Solar Eclipse webpage.
Eclipse Solar
El 8 de abril de 2024 se producirá un eclipse solar. Es un fenómeno astronómico raro y emocionante, y uno que requiere importantes recordatorios de seguridad. Mirar directamente al sol, incluso durante un eclipse, puede dañar permanentemente sus ojos.
Esto es lo que debes saber:
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No mires el sol sin lentes aprobados. Esto se aplica a estudiantes y personal, y les animamos a reforzarlo en casa.
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Los lentes de sol normales no son suficientes. El sitio web de la NASA ofrece más información sobre la seguridad ocular.
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Horario del eclipse: El eclipse comienza alrededor de las 2:04 p.m., alcanza su punto máximo a las 3:20 p.m. y termina alrededor de las 4:32 p.m. Por favor, recuerde a su hijo ser especialmente vigilantes sobre la seguridad de los ojos durante la salida. Si le preocupa que su hijo vuelva a casa caminando o en autobús, por favor organice un transporte alternativo.
Para más detalles, visite la página web de FCPS Solar Eclipse.
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No School on Wednesday
There will be no school on Wednesday, April 10 in observance of Eid al-Fitr.
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News from the Library
Hollin Meadows Poetry Walk!
April is National Poetry Month! To celebrate our love of poetry, students may submit their original poems to Ms. Tucker for our annual Poetry Walk public display in the library windows. The Poetry Walk allows our school community and public to read and enjoy our poems as they walk by the library windows. Please follow these suggested guidelines before submission: poems should be self-edited, clearly written or typed in a bold/dark font and include only the student’s first name. Poetry will be displayed throughout the end of May and then returned to the participating students.
Library Books
Printed overdue notices will be sent home this week. Please help your student locate missing library books. If missing library books cannot be located at the home, please see note on the overdue notices regarding the “fine free” way to update your child’s Hollin Meadows library account. Thank you!
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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April Is Month of the Military Child
The Month of the Military Child is a time to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have more than 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.
To show our support for all our military-connected families, we invite students, families, school employees, and community members to “Purple Up!” for military children. Wear purple on Wednesday, April 17. Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green; Marine Corps red; and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force blue.
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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 as 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.
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.
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
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.
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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
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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