Hollin Meadows News and Updates for the Week of May 27

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اس نیوزلیٹر کو دوسری زبانوں میں پڑھنے کیلئے ، براہ مہربانی ہماری ویب سائیٹ ملاحظہ کیجیئے۔

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Last week at school wide community meeting, students enjoyed a visit from Mad Scientists (aka Mr. Welfle and Ms. Gilley) who made elephant toothpaste!


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Book Fair May 28th – 31st!

Our spring book fair is here!  Each class will visit the book fair for approximately 30 minutes. Books are reasonably priced for purchase. Get a start on summer reading with a new book!

KidCredit is available. Families may add money to their child’s account for cashless purchasing.

Kidcredit info: English   https://kidcredit.bedfordfallsusa.com/kidCredit.php?fairID=16682

Kidcredit info: Spanish   https://kidcredit.bedfordfallsusa.com/kidCredit.php?fairID=16682

Book Fair schedule (student fcpsschools.net account needed to open).

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N1PZOhdiZEOOTzml1Uo8v3VCBzKEWgzBmq2NW4ghUmM/edit?usp=sharing


End-of-Year Academic Screener Score Reporting for Families

Family score reports for most spring assessments will be available to families through SIS ParentVUE, with central mailing ongoing for Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP) assessments. Expected delivery timelines are as follows:

  • iReady Grade 1-3 - expected in PVUE the week of 6/3 (non-PVUE delivery by the end of this school year)
  • iReady Grade 4-6 - expected in PVUE the week of 6/24 (non-PVUE delivery before the start of next school year)
  • VKRP Grade PreK-K - expected central delivery via U.S. Mail the week of 7/8

Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE

Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores. 

Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices. 

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact Melissa Breen at mabreen@fcps.edu or 703.718.8300 to request an activation letter. 

If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information

Apoye el éxito de su hijo en SIS ParentVUE

Registrarse para obtener una cuenta SIS ParentVUE le ayuda a apoyar el éxito académico de su hijo. Los padres o tutores pueden ver información importante en ParentVUE, como la asistencia, las calificaciones, los informes de progreso y las puntuaciones de las evaluaciones.

Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices. 

¿Necesita ayuda para crear una cuenta SIS ParentVUE? Este vídeo le explica los pasos. Obtenga más información. Para crear una cuenta nueva, comuníquese con mabreen@fcps.edu or 703.718.8300 para obtener la clave de activación.


lost and found

Lost & Found

Is your child missing a coat, lunch kit, water bottle? If so, please check out our lost and found. All items not claimed by Wednesday, June 12 will be donated. 


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Register Your Children Online

Online registration is available for new and returning (re-enrolling) FCPS families! Apply today to help us plan for the 2024-25 school year. 

Resources for Newly Registered Families

Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:

There’s an easy to follow five-step process outlined for parents registering their children for kindergarten. Be sure to register your child as soon as possible!  

Inscriba a su Hijo en Línea

Inscripción en línea está disponible para familias nuevas y para familias que recién regresan de nuevo a FCPS (reinscripción). Inscríbase hoy para ayudarnos a planear para el año escolar 2024-25.

Conozca más sobre FCPS y los Recursos Disponibles para las Familias

Estar conectado con su comunidad escolar le ayuda a mantenerse informado y apoyar el éxito de su hijo. Tómese un tiempo para familiarizarse con los muchos recursos y herramientas disponibles para las familias de FCPS, incluyendo:

Hay un proceso de cinco pasos fácil de seguir para que los padres inscriban a sus hijos en el jardín de infancia. Asegúrese de inscribir a su hijo lo antes posible. 


Pre-K Application Process

FCPS PreK and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors ages 6 weeks to 4 years living in Fairfax County. 

  • Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children 3 years old by September 30.
  • Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from pregnancy to 2 years old.

Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, however space is limited and provided based on need, not “first come, first serve.” 

Applications are accepted online, by email, or by mail or in person at our office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.  

If you a have question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).


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FCPS Cares

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.


Important Dates 

May 27: Memorial Day, No School

May 28-June 1: Book Fair

June 4: Preforming Arts Spring Concert, 6:30 pm. 

June 6: PTA Meeting, 6 p.m. 

June 7: Senior Walk, 2:15 p.m.  

June 11: Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony, 9 a.m.

June 12: Last Day of School, 1:05 p.m. Dismissal 

See the complete 2023-2024 school year calendar


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