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Dear Freedom Hill Families,
As we "sign off" for the summer months, we would like to express our gratitude for your partnership and involvement this year. Together, we supported the success of our Eagles, and they demonstrated incredible growth academically and socially. Thank you for sharing your amazing children with us! We have enjoyed teaching and learning with them. We look forward to an extra special year beginning this fall, as we celebrate Freedom Hill's 75th anniversary.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for continued highlights! If your family is transitioning out of the area or to middle school, you can manage your newsletter subscriptions here. Be sure to sign up for Kilmer MS for our rising 7th graders!
Thank you, everyone, for helping us to continue Freedom Hill's legacy as one of the best kept secrets in Fairfax County. We love this community. Wishing you a safe, restful, and wonderful summer. Don't forget to dig into some good books!
Nicholas Zapadka, Principal
Eric Kopacz, Assistant Principal
Missed our Year-End Report? It is available for you to download in English and Spanish. Many thanks to our families, students, and staff who contributed to share some great news from our year!
2024-25 FCPS School Calendar
Freedom Hill Family Resources
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June 18 - PTA Sprout School Supply Orders Due (See Below)
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June 20 - Rising Kindergarten Playdate, 5PM (Playground)
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July 21 - Rising Kindergarten Playdate, 3PM (Playground)
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August 16 - Open House for Students, 10-11AM
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August 17 - Rising Kindergarten Playdate, 10AM (Playground)
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August 19 - First Day of School
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August 27 - Back to School Night for Parents, 6PM
Summer Front Office Hours: 9:00-1:00 Daily
 We are eager to interview individuals who are interested in joining our team! Please email Dr. Z. with your interest in our open positions:
- Special Education Teacher, Autism
- Site-Based Substitute - this full-time staff member will substitute daily at Freedom Hill to ensure support for all FH students, and is eligible for an increased pay rate, benefits, and retirement. More information and an application link can be found here.
- Student Monitor - this hourly position will support our school through student supervision, recess support, and cafeteria support. Hours are flexible. Apply here.
We are excited to introduce our brand-new Family Liaison webpage, designed to support and connect our wonderful elementary school community. This dedicated space is your one-stop hub for resources, updates, and information tailored to help your family thrive during the school year and beyond.
Over the summer, explore a variety of resources, including:
- Academic Enrichment: Activities and materials to keep young minds active and engaged.
- Community Events: Stay informed about local events and school activities.
- Parent Workshops: Access to virtual workshops on parenting tips, educational support, and more.
- Health and Wellness: Information on maintaining your child’s physical and emotional well-being.
- School Updates: Important announcements and preparations for the upcoming school year.
Visit us today and discover all the ways we are here to support you and your child. Together, let's make this summer both fun and educational!
Best wishes,
Emely Riera - Family Liaison
For your convenience, the PTA partnered with Sprout School Supplies for the upcoming year. Sprout offers prepackaged school supply kits customized to match the Freedom Hill grade-specific classroom lists. Supply kits are delivered directly to school prior to the 1st day. Make back-to-school easier than ever and order your school supply kit now through June 18th at sproutsupplies.com with our School Code FHES001.
It’s summer time and time to pick out fun books to engage and excite our kids! Kids who read over the summer are less likely to backslide on their reading skills. Reading includes “eye” reading (independent) or “ear” reading (listening to a read aloud or audiobook), so grab a new title and share it with your kids. Putting aside time to read during long, fun summer days can be difficult, but 15-20 min at bedtime is perfect. The Imagination Soup site is an incredible resource for lots of books by category and ages and stages, so check out their summer reading page here and you can explore further once you get there. Here are some recommended books by age/grade for parents who want to go directly to the recommended lists:
Preschool
Kindergarten/pre-reader
First grade
Second grade
Third grade
Fourth grade
Fifth grade
Sixth grade
       
SUMMER PLAYDATES FOR RISING KINDERGARTENERS
If you have a rising kindergartener joining FHES in the fall, mark your calendars to meet up on the following dates/times for a playdate and freeze pops on the FHES playground. Thank you Alexandra Bryden for organizing these!
- Thursday, June 20th at 5PM
- Sunday, July 21st at 3PM
- Saturday, August 17th at 10AM
ORDER SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR 2024-2025
For your convenience, the PTA partnered with Sprout School Supplies for the upcoming year. Sprout offers prepackaged school supply kits customized to match the Freedom Hill grade-specific classroom lists. Supply kits are delivered directly to school prior to the 1st day. Make back-to-school easier than ever and order your school supply kit now through June 18th at sproutsupplies.com with our School Code FHES001.
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