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April 25th, 2024
Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,
We hope you will join us this evening for the chorus and strings concert in the gym! This morning, all K-6 students were able to attend a school assembly to hear the wonderful music the chorus and strings students have prepared. We look forward to hearing their evening performance for families beginning tonight at 6:00 pm!
Thank you to the many students and families that joined in the pie-in-the-face event. It was fun and messy afternoon to share with students and to support our 6th graders. Thank you to all who shared time to participate.
SOL testing will begin next week! Please see the schedule in the message below to save the dates and times on your calendars. If possible, please try to avoid appointments or absences during your students' testing days.
Also, get ready for our next big events! The FHES Art Show will be held on May 2nd at 5:00 pm and the Flint Hill ES v. Vienna ES staff basketball game will be on Thursday, May 30th at 6:00 pm! More details about the basketball game will come soon!
Kindly,
Mr. Montaquila, Principal
Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal
Don't forget to dress up for Wildlife Day tomorrow! Wear nature or animal prints (or shirts with animals) to join in the last day of FCPS Earth Week!
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Calling all family and friends of our fabulous Flint Hill Artists! You are invited to our annual Flint Hill Art Show!
When: Thursday, May 2nd; 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Flint Hill Elementary School
What: Come enjoy 2D and 3D artwork made by our K-6 artists! Every student has at least one piece of artwork in the show!
Why: Our artists create meaningful artwork that tells a story and showcases various skills. We value the arts at Flint Hill and welcome the support of our community!
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You are Invited!
What: Strings and Chorus Spring Concert Assembly
When: Thursday April 25th, 6:00 pm
Where: The Gym
On Thursday evening (4/25) the 4th,5th, and 6th grade strings students and the 5th and 6th grade chorus will perform for their families.
4th grade strings will perform at 6:00 and 5th and 6th grade will perform starting at 7:00.
We look forward to seeing you at the assembly!.
Nominations are open for the 2024 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.
This award recognizes staff or community members who have demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any FCPS employee, student, or community member can nominate an individual or group for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The winner will be recognized at the FCPS Equity Symposium.
Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award website
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As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during long breaks from school.
Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.
What is an unexcused absence?
An unexcused absence is one for which the parent or guardian does not have prior knowledge, consent, and/or legitimate reason. Examples of reasons that are not justified and will result in an unexcused absence include: family and/or student vacations, child care situations, non-school-related activities, missed school bus, ect...
Unexcused absences cannot be exempted from automatic notifications from FCPS and FHES communications.
What is an excused absence?
An excused absence is one for which parents or guardians have prior knowledge, consent, and/or legitimate reason. Legitimate reasons may include: illness of the student, death in the family, doctor or dental appointment, observance of a religious holiday, ect...
Parents or guardians and students are encouraged to prearrange excused absences when possible.
Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.
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Three FCPS elementary magnet schools provide programs that enhance learning in science, technology, and performing arts.
If you are interested in sending your student to an elementary magnet school program, consider attending a school-based information night at Hunters Woods Elementary School, Bailey’s Primary Elementary School, or Bailey’s Upper Elementary School.
Information nights will provide an opportunity to learn about individual school programs, student eligibility, the lottery process, and transportation.
Registration for the 2024-25 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 5, through Friday, April 12. Get more information about the schools, their programs, and locations.
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Help Wanted!
Art Show - Volunteers Needed
The Flint Hill Art Show will be Thursday, May 2nd! To prepare for this amazing event featuring every student’s artwork we will need your help. Please see the links below to volunteer with Ms. McAlister for the big show! Questions can be directed to Ms. McAlister or the Art Show PTA chair, Holly Fulmer.
Day Before: Label Artwork
Wednesday, May 1st slots from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Sign up here
Day of: Setup
Thursday, May 2nd slots from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Sign up here
Day After: Break Down
Friday, May 3rd between 9:00-12:00pm. (This is a Teacher Work Day/Student Holiday.) Sign up here
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- April 25th - Strings and Chorus Concert - 6:00 pm
- May 2nd - FHES Art Show - 5:00 -7:00 pm
- May 3rd - Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
- May 30th - FHES v. VES Staff Basketball game - 6:00 pm at Madison HS
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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.
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You may wish to read FCPS messages in a language other than English. There are several ways you can receive or view our communications in a different language.
FCPS This Week is distributed in other languages to parents/guardians who have filled out the Home Language Survey form and selected a language supported by FCPS as their preferred language for communication. Home Language Survey forms are available in the following languages: Amharic | Arabic (العربية) | Chinese (中文) | Farsi (فارسی) | Korean (한국어) | Spanish (español) | Urdu (اردو) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).
Learn more about other communications that are translated.
Paperless Opt-Outs Available!
As a part of our ongoing efforts to streamline paper processes, parents can now select a number of opt-out’s electronically via ParentVUE. Once you have signed into your ParentVUE account, simply select the “Student Info” tab and click on “Edit Information.” You will find opt-out’s listed there. Parents that do not yet have a ParentVUE account will still be able to use paper forms for notification. If you need to set up your ParentVUE account, you can create one online via the FCPS ParentVUE Registration page.
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