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Dear Freedom Hill Community,
Thank you for supporting our fabulous start to the 24-25 school year! What a pleasure to have our students back in the building. The energy, smiles, and excitement radiated throughout the school, and our students did a wonderful job showcasing our learning from our "First 20 Days of School" schoolwide learning. Our students also completed our first fire drill with organization and quickness.
This Tuesday evening we are holding Back to School Night for our families. This is a wonderful time to meet your child(ren)'s teacher, to see their learning space, and to learn important information about their classroom and our school. The schedule for BTSN is provided below. We hope to see you!
This is also the time of year to get involved with our PTA! We are eager to have families support our school-wide efforts. Please see the PTA section below for information on joining, the Back to School Picnic, and earning our community funds through Box Tops.
Have a great week!
Nicholas Zapadka, Principal
Tim Scesney, Assistant Principal
Holly Sims, Assistant Principal
2024-25 FCPS School Calendar
FCPS Lunch Menu
Freedom Hill Family Resources
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August 27 –Back to School Night – 6:00-8:00
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August 30 – September 2 – Labor Day Holidays
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September 6 – PTA Back to School Picnic: 5:30-7:30
We are excited to welcome you to our 2024 Back to School Night on Tuesday! You will have the chance to visit your child's classroom and to hear a variety of important information from your teacher. We are offering two sessions for families who have more than one students at Freedom Hill. We will also have a Meet and Greet with our fabulous Specialist Teachers, as well as an optional Advanced Academics Information session for parents interested in learning more about the FCPS AAP sequence (please note, this is an overview of AAP - a meeting specifically for the AAP Full-Time referral process will be later in the year). We look forward to seeing you!
Join Our PTA! The PTA has a goal of raising $10,000 through memberships. By becoming a member of the PTA and contributing to our fundraising efforts, you are directly investing in your child’s educational journey and our school community. Visit our PTA website here to join today. A flier with more information will come home in your student’s folder.
Freedom Hill has amazing things happening and we are always looking forward to connecting with our families in new and creative ways. Please be sure to follow us on the following social media pages to stay up to date with the latest information. We love sharing updates about our community!
Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our main office.
The application for free and reduced-priced meals is now available for the 2024-25 school year. Students who were approved for free and reduced-price lunch last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should re-apply as soon as possible, so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.
To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form no later than Wednesday, August 21 for each of your children who are enrolled at FHES. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 23, 2024 and October 28, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student. Students who attend PM SACC will still attend.
The Early Release Mondays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development. Students will be dismissed 3 hours early seven times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route. However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families. To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it.
The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:
- September 23
- October 28
- November 25
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
Additional information can be found on the FCPS Early Release Mondays webpage. If you have immediate questions, please email ESPlanning@fcps.edu.
Ready to embark on an adventure full of fun, friendship, and fulfillment? Join current Girl Scouts, troop leaders and parents in the cafeteria at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 3rd to learn more about the Girl Scout troops at Freedom Hill!
As a Girl Scout, you’ll have the chance to explore the world around you, have a blast, and—most importantly—find the space to be truly, totally yourself. That’s what being a Girl Scout is all about. Don’t miss your chance to grow, learn, and laugh with a supportive crew at your side.
For questions or more information, contact Katie Chandra at kguccione@gmail.com
        
We look forward to seeing you at Back to School Night on Tuesday. Stop by our table in the lobby to get to know members of the PTA Board and ask us any questions you have.
JOIN THE PTA
The Freedom Hill PTA is a volunteer-driven organization that facilitates exciting programs, activities, and traditions that are not otherwise provided by Fairfax County Public Schools. We have a goal of raising $10,000 through memberships. By becoming a member of the PTA and contributing to our fundraising efforts, you are directly investing in your child’s educational journey and our school community. Visit our PTA website here to join today. Look for a flier with more information in your student’s folder.
SAVE THE DATE - BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC
The PTA looks forward to celebrating the start of the new school year at our annual Back to School Picnic on Friday, September 6th from 5:30-7:30PM! This is a great opportunity to meet other members of the Freedom Hill community. Feel free to bring your own lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and/or picnic goodies. Don’t feel like making dinner? Pre-order a salad or sandwich box from Potbelly by Tuesday, September 3rd here to be delivered on-site at the picnic.
We need a few volunteers to work short shifts to set-up and clean-up. This is a great opportunity for middle school and high school alumni looking to get a start on volunteer hours. Sign up here. A flier with detailed information will come home in your student’s folder.
TRY A BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY
Registration opens Wednesday, September 4th at 9AM for your student to try an exciting class offered through Baroody Camps this fall. Before school classes run 8:10-9:10AM; after school classes run from 4:15-5:15PM. Look for a flier to come home in your student’s folder with the schedule of classes.
HELP THE PTA EARN MONEY
Box Tops:
Join other families and community members in earning cash for our school by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt each time you shop. Use this referral code F3FQ0H6U when you sign up so download the Box Tops for Education app here. If you shop at Walmart, link your Walmart account to your Box Tops app by August 31st and you’ll earn an extra $5 for the school.
Harris Teeter:
Do you shop at Harris Teeter? By linking your Harris Teeter bonus card to Freedom Hill, you can help us earn money each time you shop for groceries.
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