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Homecoming Parade was a Success!
Students sang our HWES song with pride!
⭐Early Release Monday, Sept 23, 2024⭐
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- Students are dismissed at 12:40 pm
- Students staying for childcare are dismissed at 3:40 pm. 🌟Please pack a snack.
- ⚠️Contact the school if you have not received confirmation of your child's dismissal plans: hwesofficestaff@fcps.edu
- ⚠️If any changes need to be made, please let the office know as soon as possible.
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AAP Information Night
Families interested in learning about the FCPS Advanced Academic Program and how the program is implemented at Hunters Woods should come to our Advanced Academic Program and Continuum of Services Parent Information Night.
Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:30 pm-7:30 pm in the Museum Pod
Questions may be directed to Tara-Jeanne Tompkins, the AART at tdtompkins@fcps.edu
For more information and details, please see the AAP Fall Newsletter.
Translated Versions: Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, Vietnamese
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The SLHS PTSA Food Pantry's 7th Annual Do It Your Way 0.5K
September 29th from 2- 4pm at Lake Anne Plaza. Join our community for lively music, pre-race warm-ups, sweet treats to put a little pep in your step, a raffle, and the most rewarding 650 steps you’ll take all year. Register online here or in-person on the day of the event.
All proceeds go directly toward food, toiletries, and other necessities for South Lakes High School pyramid families in need.
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Blue Star Welcome Week! 9/23-9/27
Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices. Please help us welcome our military families during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 23 - September 27, 2024, and throughout the year!
To celebrate and welcome our military connected families during Blue Star Welcome week we will be doing the following:
- If you would like us to feature your military connected family member, send a picture of them with our student to Ms. Doan: mdoan@fcps.edu We will feature these pictures as a tribute on our morning news show.
- As a school, we will wear red, white, and blue on Friday, September 27 to honor and welcome all our military connected families and students.
FCPS Trust Policy Supports Caring Culture
Fairfax County Public Schools is proud of its caring culture and strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all students and families. The FCPS Trust Policy solidifies this commitment and aligns with Fairfax County Goverment's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. It ensures that FCPS students and families can access FCPS benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials. Please visit FCPS’ Trust Policy webpage to learn more about the policy and regulation in multiple languages.
💚We All Belong at School💚
Each one of us is unique, and every student matters. If your student is having a difficult time attending class, please speak with a trusted adult at school.
Watch this video to see how everyone belongs at school. Visit our Attendance webpage for resources on attendance. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs
The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs. They will:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
October 4, 2024, 9 a.m.- noon
Jim Scott Community Center 3001 Vaden Dr. Fairfax, VA 22031
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
Register Online
📘Math is Everywhere! Talking to Your Children about Mathematics
Join the FCPS Elementary Math Team to discuss ways to engage your children in mathematics.
During our time together we will highlight books, games, and other materials that assist you in talking about mathematics with your child throughout the day.
Teaching math to your children doesn’t have to be intimidating. This webinar will provide concrete examples for caregivers with ideas to spark math joy.
October 18, 2024 10-11:30 A.M.
Register Online
📖Benchmark Advance: The New K-6 Language Arts Curriculum
Join us for an overview of the new K-6 language arts curriculum. This will include background information regarding the Benchmark Advance and how this program is organized to ensure evidence-based literacy instruction for all K-6 students.
Webinar Highlights:
- What is evidence-based literacy instruction?
- What is The Benchmark Advance and its cross-curricular units?
- Provided scaffolds and supports for students with disabilities
Join the FCPS Instructional Services Department and FCPS Office of Special Education Instruction for this important webinar.
October 8, 2024, 6:30-8 p.m.
October 9, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m.
Register Online
September 23- Early Release Monday , 12:40 pm dismissal
September 26- AAP Information Night, 6:30 pm
October 3- Rosh Hashanah, No School
October 4-Teacher Workday, No School
October 14-Teacher Workday, No School
October 18- Picture Day!
October 28- Early Release Monday , 12:40 pm dismissal
October 31- End of Quarter 1
November 1- Diwali, No School
November 4- Teacher Workday, No School
November 5- Election Day, No School
November 11-Veterans Day, No School
November 27-29- Thanksgiving Break, No School
FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Accessing Intervention Plans
- Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning
- Update Immunizations Today!
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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