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September 5th, 2024
Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,
It was nice to hear so many students who were eager to come back to school this week after Labor Day vacation. Classrooms are diving deeper into learning with new books, explorations in the courtyard, math games and much more.
Save the date for Flint Hill ES Back-to-School Night! Parents and guardians are invited to visit their students' classroom on Tuesday, September 10th from 5:30-7:00 pm. See more details below!
The Madison High School County Fair has been rescheduled for Friday, September 20th! Save the date for a fun evening of games, activities and a chance for elementary students to run across the football field before the evening football game!
We still need to hear from you! If you have not yet completed the 3-hour early release survey, please see the link in the message below. We want to have a response for all families so that we can plan appropriately for these upcoming days.
Please note that the three-hour early release date scheduled for November 25th has been moved to December 9th. This change has been updated in the message below and the FCPS site with information about these early release days.
Finally, please be sure to check you student immunization status before September 30th! Proof of immunization or alternative documentation is required for student enrollment. More details are included in the message below.
Kindly,
Mr. Montaquila, Principal
Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal
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Be sure to save the date for back-to-school night!
Parents and guardians are invited to meet their students' teachers, learn more about your new classrooms and grade level events from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.
The first session will begin at 5:30 pm and the second session will begin at 6:15 pm.
We hope to see you there!
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We've got spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit, how 'bout you?
Similar to last year, the PTA is offering two designs - one allows you and your Falcon(s) to showcase your school spirit while the other displays your grade level pride! There will spirit days again this year where grades are asked to wear their assigned color; the PTA’s grade level shirts make this easy!
Shirts and sweatshirts are on sale now! Pricing is $16 per shirt, $36 per sweatshirt. All profits go back into the PTA for further investment into our Flint Hill ES.
Buy your gear today HERE. Sales are expected to close on September 16 so order today!
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Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development efforts and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners.
FCPS offers a continuum of advanced academic services for all students in Grades K-12. The continuum of services approach recognizes unique student needs and focuses on matching services, not labeling students.
Through the continuum, students have:
•Multiple entry points for deeper learning opportunities in specific areas of need as they develop.
•A cluster group of students with similar academic needs to continue growing in their learning.
Teachers, Advanced Academic Resource Teachers (AARTs), and school administrators work together to provide services at the elementary level.
Please see the linked newsletters (below) to lean more about advanced academic services in FCPS.
Fall AAP Newsletter ES (PDF)
If you have additional questions about these services, please contact Becky Timm, advanced academic resource teacher. The AAP Parent Information Meeting will be held on 9/24/24 at 9:15 am.
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Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development efforts and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners. FCPS offers a continuum of advanced academic services for all students in Grades K-12. The continuum of services approach recognizes unique student needs and focuses on matching services, not labeling students.
A parent information meeting will be held at Flint Hill ES on September 24th at 9:15 am in the library. Mrs. Timm will provide information about levels of service, explain the screening processes, and answer questions about advanced academic services.
Eligibility decisions for Full-Time AAP services are made by the countywide central screening committee. Screening for Full-Time services occurs during specific screening cycles:
- Fall screening is available for students who are new to FCPS since January. The fall screening referral window is from the first day of school - October 15, 2024.
- Spring screening is available for any Grade 2-7 FCPS-enrolled student. The spring screening referral window is from the first day of school - December 15, 2024.
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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.
More information on 3-hour early release days can be found here.
The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:
- September 23
- October 28
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November 25 December 9th
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/bhnZLEpuQnctV1Jg7 for each of your children who are enrolled at Flint Hill Elementary. 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.
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Join us for the first PTA meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 12th at 7:00 pm!
The meeting will be held in-person in the FHES library. Zoom information for virtual participation will be shared soon.
Teachers from the kindergarten team will join the meeting to share more about current events for our newest Falcons!
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Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office.
Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:
- A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
- A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.
Find more information on immunizations.
- September 10th - Back to School Night - 5:30 - 7:00 pm
- September 12th - PTA meeting - 7:00 pm
- September 20th - JMHS County Fair - 5:00 pm
- September 24th - AAP Information Meeting - 9:15 am
- September 23rd - 3 Hour Early Release at 12:35 pm
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If your student requires a medication during the school day, please call our main office or visit the health room at Flint Hill to meet with our school health aide or public health nurse.
Medications may only be dropped off by a parent or guardian and should not be carried by students. Please call 703-242-6100 for assistance.
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Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.
⚠️ Know Our Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.
If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
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Good communication between home and school is vital to a successful school experience for each child. Questions relating to your child should be directed to the classroom teacher. All teachers have voice mail and an e-mail address. The school has a web page that links directly to each teacher’s e-mail.
Each year, FCPS produces a Handbook for its FCPS families. It contains valuable information you may need throughout the year, including calendars, services, and special programs, the instructional program, and information about starting school. Flint Hill Elementary has produced a handbook that includes some additional notes that are important for our school community.
Flint Hill Elementary Family Handbook
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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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