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Dear Freedom Hill Community,
We hope all of our students enjoyed their long weekend, and that everyone who celebrated Rosh Hashanah had a wonderful holiday! We are excited to welcome everyone back to school tomorrow as we continue our great progress this year. A big thank you to our community for your support of school attendance this year, which is so important for our students' success. Our chronic absenteeism rates have dropped again so far this year. We will be sharing some additional information soon on some fun we have planned for classes that are demonstrating great attendance!
Last week, we appreciated our FHES Custodial Crew on Custodian Appreciation Day. A big thanks to Salvador, Yeni, Rosalina, and Vilma - the best team in FCPS! Their diligence maintaining our building and grounds is essential, and we appreciate their care that they show each day.
On October 18, we will have our annual Fall Picture Day. Families can pre-order their school photos using the information below from Victor O'Neill Studios. All students will have their photo taken for our school directory.
School Picture Day is Coming!
📅 Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
🛒 Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001132696#login
📸 Images Available: Approximately two-three weeks after picture day
📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at underclass@vosphoto.com
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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October 14 - Student Holiday; Staff Development Day
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October 18 - Fall Picture Day
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October 21 - PTA Meeting, 7:30PM
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October 22 - PTA Family Dinner Out, Chipotle Vienna
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October 25 - Hallowingo, 6-8PM
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October 28 - Three Hour Early Release Day
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October 29 - Full-Time AAP Information Night, 6:30PM
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October 31 - Last Day of Spiritwear Sale
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This week our school community will be focusing on the Other People Mindset of Being Present and Giving Others My Attention. This means when I’m with other people, I’m present and give them my full attention.
This element of the Other People Mindset is so important today due to the increasing number of distractions vying for our time and attention. Phone calls, text messages, emails, social media notifications all have the dangerous capacity to pull us away from the present moment and, what’s most important -- our relationships with other people.
Just like plants need sunlight to grow, our relationships need attention. If we don’t give our attention to the people we’re building relationships with -- whether family members, close friends, or even distant colleagues -- we can’t build those relationships. It’s vitally important that we pick our heads up from our cell phones and truly listen to other people when they’re talking. A positive culture is built on positive relationships -- and we can’t build positive relationships without attention.
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Friday, October 11th, will be an evening-only observance day for Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. There is school that day, but important events will not occur after school. See the complete school year calendar.
 In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.
We are looking forward to hosting our families for our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 21! Please save the date and stay tuned for additional details.
Households across the country can once again order four free COVID-19 tests that detect current COVID-19 variants, with no shipping costs delivered straight to you. Tests will begin shipping the week of September 30th.
 
🎤 Join Dr. Reid for a series of Community Conversations and share your feedback about our schools.
- 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
     
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.
WANTED: HALLOWEEN BINGO PRIZE DONATIONS
A Freedom Hill tradition is returning this school year as HALLOWINGO on Friday, October 25th from 6-8PM! Details on pre-purchasing and volunteering are forthcoming but you may be able to guess that this will involve Bingo and Fall fun. We are in need of prizes for bingo winners. Use this as an opportunity to clear your home to make space for any new toys, games, and crafts that may arrive during the holidays. Donated prizes can be small or large, new or gently used, leftover gifts, etc. Drop off in the PTA collection box in the main office.
SAVE THESE UPCOMING DATES
- The next PTA meeting will be Monday, October 21st at 7:30PM and it will be virtual only. A zoom link will also be provided closer to the meeting.
- The next Family Dinner Out (FDO) will be Tuesday, October 22nd at Chipotle on Maple Avenue in Vienna. Stop by anytime between 5PM and 10PM and mention Freedom Hill when you order and the PTA will receive a portion of the sales.
- Hallowingo will be Friday, October 25th from 6-8PM. Start planning your festive fall attire and/or costume.
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