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September 10th, 2024
Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,
We look forward to welcoming you to Back-to-School-Night this evening! BTSN is a wonderful opportunity for parents and guardians to visit their students' classrooms and learn more about what this school year will be like for your students.
Doors will open at 5:35 pm. The first session will begin at 5:30 pm and the second session will begin at 6:15 pm.
Please see the information below about the event and also messages from our School Board representatives!
Lastly, 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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The Fairfax County School Board is responsible for running the public schools in Fairfax County. Twelve School Board members are elected by county voters every four years.
A student representative serves on the board as a non-voting member. They are chosen by their peers each year.
The School Board makes general rules and sets guidelines to ensure Fairfax County Public Schools runs properly. They follow the laws of Virginia and the rules set by the Virginia Board of Education.
Learning about your local School Board is important. Understanding their policies and initiatives can help you advocate for positive changes and ensure that the educational needs of all students are met. There are many ways to get involved.
Learn more about the School Board, how to participate in their meetings, and where to watch their meetings.
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Melanie Meren
Kyle McDaniel
Ryan McElveen
Ilryong Moon
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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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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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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