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Dear Freedom Hill Community,
We had an incredible week of learning at FHES, where our students dedicated themselves to sharpening their reading, writing, math, science and social studies skills. As we visit all of our classrooms throughout the building, we're consistently impressed by our students' creativity, focus, and work habits. That's quite the compliment for only being five weeks into the school year - a true testament to the quality of teachers here at FHES and our amazing student community!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first PTA meeting of the year. The PTA budget for the year was finalized and approved - thank you for your generous support of our school programs. There is also information below on before/after school programs (TODAY is the last day for registration) and the spiritwear sale. Lastly, don't forget to stop over to Shake Shack in the Pike 7 Plaza tomorrow for our first Family Dinner Out of the year!
Finally, we have our first 3-hour Early Release this coming Monday. Students will have a modified instructional schedule. All students will have a full lunch block and our normal lunch menu will be available though it will be on an earlier schedule. Dismissal will begin at 1:05.
Have a great week, and enjoy the first day of autumn!
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 22 - Last Day to Register for PTA Activities
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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, 11am-10pm
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October 1 – Green Team First Day Meeting, 4:15
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October 3 – School Closed, Rosh Hashanah
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October 4 – Student Holiday; Teacher Workday
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October 18 - Fall Picture Day
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October 31 - Last Day of Spiritwear Sale
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This week, we are focusing on Teamwork.
Individuals with this strength think, feel and behave in the following ways:
- If we can work together we can do amazing things!
- It is important for our country to work together and make it better.
- It feels good to help others.
- Working together will make us more successful and productive.
- We would love for you to join us!
- It is more important that WE are successful than it is that I am successful.
“I am a member of the team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.” - Mia Hamm
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As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school.
Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.
Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.
As you might know, the Dunn Loring Administrative Center is being repurposed into a new elementary school. This new school will serve the growing needs of our community. While the project is scheduled to be completed in 2027, we understand that you may have questions about the impact on our work environment in the coming years.
To address your concerns and keep you informed, a virtual community meeting will be held on Monday, September 23rd from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. During this meeting, a project update will be presented to the community.
It is specifically focused on community interests, attendance can provide valuable insight into the project's timeline and potential impacts.
Register to attend here.
🎤 Join Dr. Reid for a series of Community Conversations and share your feedback about our schools.
- September 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Newington Forest Elementary School
- September 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School
- October 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School
- October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School
- October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School
Register to attend: https://bit.ly/472s5Oa
From September 15th to October 15th, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.
    
CLOSING TONIGHT!!! LAST CHANCE TO TRY A BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY THIS FALL
There are still spots available in the following classes that begin early October:
- Monday AM: PE Club (3rd-6th grades)
- Tuesday AM: Chess (K-6th)
- Tuesday PM: Cooking - Baroody Bakes (K-6th)
- Tuesday PM: Soccer (K-3rd)
- Wednesday AM: Lego spike robotics: Crazy carnival games (K-6th)
- Thursday AM: Spanish (K-6th)
- Thursday PM: Autumn artifacts: Pottery (K-5th)
Morning classes are before school and run 8:10-9:10AM; afternoon classes are immediately following school and run from 4:15-5:15PM. We’ve already had to cancel a few classes due to low enrollment so if you’re interested don’t wait, sign up here. If you’ve already signed up, invite a friend to join you! Registration has been extended and will now close tonight, Sunday, September 22nd at 11:59PM.
DINE OUT TO SUPPORT THE PTA
The first Family Dinner Out (FDO) will be tomorrow, Monday, September 23rd at Shake Shack in the Pike7 shopping plaza (8361A Leesburg Pike). Stop by anytime between 11AM and 10PM and mention Donation Day at the register or use promo code DONATESHAKE in the app and the PTA will receive a portion of the sales. This is a great opportunity to meet-up with other friends and families.
PURCHASE FHES SPIRITWEAR
Didn’t find what you were looking for at Open House? Looking for something new? Our spiritwear store is up and running - check it out here! The store will be available through the end of October and all items will ship to the school approximately 3 weeks after the store closes. From there, we’ll deliver your purchases to your student’s homeroom class. Spiritwear makes great winter holiday gifts for students, grandparents, and aunts and uncles.
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