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From the Principal's Den
My Dearest Fox Family!
I hope this newsletter finds you in the best of health and in great spirits. Last week was busy and buzzing with excitement in regard to our Band, Chorus, and Strings Concerts! Wow—what talented kids we have at Fort Hunt! We also had an amazing time last Wednesday at our PTA meeting/STEM Night. Thanks to all staff, parents, and guest presenters who help make this event successful. This week we are gearing up to celebrate Mother Earth! Traditionally April 22nd is Earth Day, but we are engaging in many color schemes as a reminder of the importance of taking care of Mother Earth. Established in 1970, Earth Day offers an opportunity to highlight environmental issues and the work being done to protect the planet from pollution, disforestation, and other threats. The theme for 2024 is focused on the threat plastics pose to the environment. Let’s ALL do our part to make a difference. “The Earth has enough resources to meet the needs of all but not enough to satisfy the greed of even one person.” Mahatma Gandhi
Wednesday, April 24th, is National Administrative Professionals' Day, also known as Secretaries’ Day or Administrative Assistants’ Day. This special day recognizes the professionals who keep an office running smoothly every day. We generally celebrate these professionals on the Wednesday of the last full week in April of each year. This special day recognizes the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals. Central to any business, these professionals keep an office organized and efficient. Please join me in thanking our Administrative Professionals at Fort Hunt:
- Debbie Trenchard – Administrative Assistant
- Tracy Hutchison – Office Assistant
- Rosa Dobarco – Student Information Assistant
- Sarah Lee – Office Assistant/Receptionist
Have an AMAZING week filled with love, peace, and kindness.
All the best,
Mattie S. Fallen, Ed.D.
Interim Principal
 Honoring our Fort Hunt Military Children
 During our Dress in Your Favorite Military Colors Day, some of our 2nd and 3rd graders embraced the day by hosting a little Boot Camp. Each group decided to do Basic Training with their "troops". 2nd grade played Navy Seals and 3rd grade played Army.
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Care and Share Thank Yous!
Thank you to the families of the Plymouth Haven Christian Preschool who hosted their annual food drive to support the distribution of Spring Break food packages for our Care & Share families. The Plymouth Haven families provided our Care & Share students with extra nourishment during our 7-day break. Thank you for your continued support from year to year!
Thank you to the Iota Epsilon Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (pictured above) in Woodbridge who donated 150 Food 4 Thought packages to our Care & Share Program. As a result of their generosity, we can add the families who expressed need in the Family Assistance Survey to the distribution for the remainder of the school year. Thank you, Ladies, for your continued support of our students!
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Resources for Families
Bridge to Kindergarten (B2K) is designed to support preschool students with building executive functioning skills and routines to help them transition into kindergarten. Fairfax County Public Schools will be conducting this free 3-week program in the summer starting July 8th. Please see flyer below for additional information. Video: What is Bridge to Kindergarten?
The Community Services Board is hosting a Celebration of Acceptance event dedicated to children's mental health awareness and inclusion on May 3, 2024, from 12:00 to 3:00pm at James Lee Community Center. Let's foster acceptance and support for children's mental health journeys together.
Come celebrate green living with Supervisor Stork's 6th Annual Environment Expo on Saturday, April 27. This eco-conscious event will be held from 11am to 3pm at Fort Hunt Park, Pavilion A in Alexandria. Enjoy live music, delicious food, wildlife showcases, electric vehicle demos, crafts, and activities for the whole family.
 Strings, Band and Chorus Spring Concerts
6th Grade Memory Book Shout Outs
Every year, parents and 6th grade teachers put together a Memory Book just for our 6th graders. Use this form to have a shout-out (like a yearbook ad) to your favorite 6th grader(s) included in the memory book! Please share with any relatives or friends who might want to submit one. Proceeds go towards printing costs for the books, and the end of the year party.
 PTA Meeting and STEM Night - Thank you to our Chief of Schools, Dr. Ponce for joining us!
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April Awareness Events
Get2Green is hosting FCPS Earth Week April 22-26, 2024. The themes for Earth Week are:
Monday, April 22 - wear green for Earth Day
Tuesday, April 23 - wear blue for Watershed Day
Wednesday, April 24 - wear white for Zero Waste Day
Thursday, April 25 - wear red for Climate Change Day
Friday, April 26 - wear a nature print for Wildlife Day
Check the Get2Green Earth Week webpage for more information.
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.
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.
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Orthodox Good Friday/Teacher Work Day
Friday, May 3, is Orthodox Good Friday, and a teacher work day. Millions of Orthodox Christians commemorate Good Friday, also known as “Great Friday” to remember the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. There will be no school for students that day. See the complete school year calendar.
Mark Your Calendar!
April 2024
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
29 - SOL Testing Begins This Week
May 2024
1 - School Principal's Day
1 - Walking Wednesday
2 - School Lunch Hero Day (Observed)
3 - Student Holiday - Teacher Workday - Orthodox Good Friday
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