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 As the culmination of a research unit, fourth graders shared their projects with their classmates during a recent grade level wide exhibition.
Purple UP on Wednesday, April 17
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.
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.
Immigrant Family Reunification Class
A class will be held online in Spanish for immigrant families looking to reunite during challenging transitions. Saturday classes will be available April 13, 20, or 27, from 9-11:30 a.m. Register online. For more information, please contact Hollin Meadows family liaison Rubia Rodriguez or Sussy Tomer at setomer@fcps.edu.
Clase de Reunificación para Familias Inmigrantes
Se llevará a cabo una clase en línea en español para familias inmigrantes que buscan reunirse durante transiciones difíciles. Las clases de los sábados están disponibles el 13, 20 o 27 de abril, de 9 a 11:30 a.m. Inscríbase en línea. Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con el enlace de la familia de su escuela Rubia Rodriguez o Sussy Tomer en setomer@fcps.edu.
School Health Services Satisfaction Survey
The Fairfax County Health Department and FCPS School Health Services invite parents/caregivers to participate in a survey on the level of satisfaction with support provided to your school community by School Health Services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and is open until Friday, April 26. Your feedback can help to improve school health services.
Encuesta de Satisfacción de los Servicios de Salud Escolar
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Fairfax y los Servicios de Salud Escolar de FCPS invitan a los padres/cuidadores a participar en una encuesta sobre el nivel de satisfacción con el apoyo proporcionado a su comunidad escolar por los Servicios de Salud Escolar. La encuesta toma alrededor de cinco minutos para completar y está abierta hasta el viernes, 26 de abril. Sus comentarios pueden ayudar a mejorar los servicios de salud escolar.
Earth Week April 22 - 26
SOL Testing Dates at 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
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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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Guys and Dolls Jr. at Sandburg Middle School
Dates 4/18 at 7pm, 4/19 at 7pm, 4/20 at 1pm and 7pm
Tickets $5/student, $7/adult, $20/family 4 pack
Sherwood Regional Library Classes and Events
Interested in some of the many activities happening at Sherwood Library? Click on this link to register to your favorite picks.
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