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From the Principal's Den
Greetings Fort Hunt Family!
We hope this newsletter finds you in the best of health and in great spirits. A special thanks to all of you who helped us find “Spring!” She has appeared in full effect, and we are enjoying her warm weather, sun, and beautiful blooms on our flowers and trees. Spring reminds us of hope and new life. Jim Carey said it best, “Flowers don’t worry about how they’re going to bloom. They just open up and turn toward the light and that makes them beautiful.” May the beautiful blooms all around us remind us of the good things in life.
It’s Purple Up! month! This week, we are celebrating our military children. Please join me in honoring all of our military families--and remember that our children serve too! Thank you, military families—current and veterans for standing up for our freedoms both home and abroad, during war time and peace. We are grateful for your courage, your sacrifice, and your love.
Wishing each of you an amazing and blessed week filled with joy, peace, and hope!
All the best,
Mattie S. Fallen, Ed.D.
Interim Principal
Purple Up! for Military Children
April is the Month of the Military Child, and this year Wednesday, April 17th, is Purple Up! Day. There are currently more than 14,000 military-connected students enrolled in Fairfax County schools. Here at Fort Hunt we have 121 military-connected students. That’s almost 22% of our school!
This month-long celebration of our military-connected students raises awareness and thanks them for their service as part of a military family.
This week is FHES Purple Up! Spirit Week:
- Tuesday – Wear Red, White & Blue
- Wednesday – Purple Up! Day – Wear Purple & Military-Connected Students Only Recognition Breakfast
- Thursday – Wear your favorite military branch colors
- Friday – PJ Day
 The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) invites military-connected children to showcase their experiences, dreams, and challenges through art.
The MCEC Call for the Arts program provides military-connected students a platform to explain what being a military-connected child means to them through any medium such as writing, painting, and performance.
Winners will receive an invitation to the MCEC Global Summit in Washington, DC, from July 29-31, 2024, along with an Amazon gift card and recognition on MCEC’s social media and website!
The MCEC Call for the Arts is open to students in grades K-12. All entries and release forms must be received by April 30, 2024. For more information and to download the entry and release form, please visit MCEC The Call for the Arts.
Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any enrichment opportunity they may use before participating.
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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. 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.
Fairfax County Health Dept. and FCPS School Health Services Survey
The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) School Health Services invites parents/guardians of FCPS students to participate in a survey requesting feedback on the level of satisfaction with School Health services provided to the school community.
FCHD employs school health aides and public health nurses who provide school health services to the students in FCPS. To determine the quality of these services, a survey has been developed by the FCHD to be shared with all parents or guardians who interact with the school health rooms. The survey will open on April 15, 2024 and will remain open until April 26, 2024. The survey should take approximately five minutes to complete.
Submit your survey using this link or use the QR code above.
Family Summit Designed to Enhance Safety, Security, and Inclusion
The FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Marshall High School. The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families such as raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. Participants may also join online sessions, which will provide supports for students with disabilities and their families.
Visit the Family Summit webpage to learn about the guest speakers and to register for the event. The theme — Safe, Supported, and Included — aligns with Goal 2 of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
 FHES Students Safely Watch the Eclipse
April Awareness Events
Passover and Half-O Days - Many Jewish communities in the United States celebrate Passover, a recognition of the deliverance of Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Passover is also known as Pesah, Pesach, or the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Many Jewish families in the United States eat a ceremonial meal known as the Seder, which involves telling the story of the exodus from Egypt as well as eating various symbolic foods, such as meat of the paschal lamb and bitter herbs, recalling the harsh life of slavery. Learn more about Passover in NatGeo Kids.
Monday, April 22, and Tuesday, April 23, are designated half-O days in recognition of the first two days of Passover. Half-O days are full school days, but important events will not be held after school on those days. See the complete school year calendar.
Theravada New Year (O Day) - In countries where Theravada Buddhism is the most dominant religion, New Year is celebrated for three days from the first full moon in April. Theravada means “the teachings of the elders.” Celebrations begin with people attending the local temple in the morning for chanting and meditation. In the afternoon they have a water festival in which they meet the Buddha image and pay respect to the elderly by watering their hands together. Building sandcastles is also one of the most popular activities during this day of celebration. Wednesday, April 24, is designated as an O day for Theravada New Year. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days. See the complete school year calendar.
Administrative Professionals Day - Wednesday, April 24
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Mark Your Calendar!
April 2024
15 - Purple Up! for Military Children Week
16 - Wear Red, White & Blue
16 - Strings Spring Concert
17 - PTA April Birthday Books & Cupcakes
17 - Purple Up! Day - Wear Purple & Military-Connected Students Only Recognition Breakfast
17 - Report Cards Go Home
17 - Walking Wednesday
18 - Wear Your Favorite Military Branch Colors
18 - Band/Chorus Spring Concert
19 - Pajama Day
22-26 - Earth Week
22 - Earth Day - Wear Green
23 - Watershed Day - Wear Blue
24 - Zero Waste Day - Wear White
24 - Walking Wednesday
24 - Administrative Professionals Day
25 - Climate Change Day - Wear Red
25 - Kindergarten Orientation
26 - Wildlife Day - Wear Animal Print
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