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Dear Freedom Hill Community,
Happy Labor Day! We hope that you have been able to spend it in the company of family and in the spirit of relaxation.
Week 2 is in the books "on the Hill"! Last week we welcomed our youngest (preschool) Eagles back to the building with all of their smiles and enthusiasm. It was such a pleasure to have all of our students back with us. This week we continue to learn the structures and routines of the school while having fun with our learning and friends.
As a reminder, our PTA's annual Back to School Picnic is this Friday at 5:30! Our PTA always does a fabulous job organizing a fun night, and we hope to see you there. You can pre-order dinner below.
As a reminder, it is crucial that all families complete the Monday Early Release questionnaire (if you have not already) in order for us to plan effectively. Please take a moment to fill out the survey as soon as possible. Students requiring adult supervision due to hardship will be overseen by instructional assistants, school monitors, school staff, central office personnel, and/or volunteers. Your child will not be with their teacher due to required professional development.
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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September 2 – Labor Day Holiday
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September 4 - PTA Before/After School Activity Registration Opens
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September 6 – PTA Back to School Picnic: 5:30-7:30
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September 19 - PTA Meeting, 6PM
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September 23 - 3-hour Early Release (Dismissal at 1:05)
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September 23 - PTA Family Dinner Out, Shake Shack
Our kindergartners are kicking off their annual "Color Days!" All Freedom Hill students are invited to join in the fun by dressing up in the colors below. Thanks for supporting our new kindergartners with their learning!
 Our Freedom Hill Front Office - Valerie Berg (School Health Aide), Katherine Cadena-Gonce (Office Assistant), Kelly Harris (Administrative & Finance Assistant), Sey-Lu Sujo (Student Information Assistant), and Jensen Muñoz (Office Assistant, Special Education). Not pictured - Emily Riera (Family Liaison)
Our Front Office is excited to support our FH families again this year! Please see yearly reminders below:
- Please consider donating paper towels to school - they are used for a variety of purposes in a big elementary school!
- If your child will be traveling home a different way than usual or will be picked up early, please let the teacher and the office know by 2:00. It can be difficult and not always possible to accommodate the many requests for end of day dismissals during the last few minutes of school.
- When calling the office regarding your student, please be prepared to give your child’s full name, grade, and teacher’s name.
- This is a reminder to please mark your student’s name on their lunch box, backpack, and water bottle in permanent marker.
- Glass containers are not permitted. This includes bottles and food containers.
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.
The 2024-25 Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms flyer is now online. If you wish to opt your child out of any of the activities mentioned in the opt-out booklet, you must complete and return the appropriate forms to your child’s school.
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
- December 9 (date change from Nov 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.
Any interested 5th and 6th grade students are welcome to join chorus this year! Chorus meets during our Specials block, and performs two concerts per year. Your child may have come home with a green Chorus flier with a QR code you can use to find the Google Form, or you can click this link to sign your child up for chorus! Please email Mrs. Canape with any questions.
     
LAST CHANCE - PRE-ORDER BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC DINNER
Pre-order a salad or sandwich box from Potbelly here to be delivered on-site at the picnic. All orders must be in by midnight this Tuesday, September 3rd. There will be a limited number of meal boxes available for sale on-site, but there will be plenty of hand-scooped Ben & Jerry’s available for sale!
We still need a few volunteers to work short shifts for this event. This is a great opportunity for students (and alumni) looking for volunteer hours. Sign up here.
See you this Friday, September 6th from 5:30-7:30PM! Feel free to bring your own lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and/or picnic goodies.
TRY A BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY
Registration opens here this 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.
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 and we are almost halfway there! 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.
SAVE THE DATES
- The first PTA meeting will be Thursday, September 19th at 6PM in the school library. A zoom link will also be provided for anyone needing to attend virtually.
- The first Family Dinner Out (FDO) will be Monday, September 23rd at Shake Shack in the Pike7 shopping plaza. Stop by anytime between 11AM and 10PM and mention Freedom Hill when you order and the PTA will receive a portion of the sales. This is a great opportunity to meet-up with other friends and families.
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