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 Next Wednesday, October 9 is our annual Bike/Walk to School Day! Our buses and Kiss & Ride drop-offs will be in the neighborhood a few blocks from school. Please check your child's Wednesday folder for the flier for the locations to drop-off or meet up to bike. You can also find the locations on our school website.
News from the Fox Den
October 4, 2024
A Message from Ms. Consolla
Next week looks like the fall we have been waiting for: sunny days with comfortable temperatures. It will be perfect for the outdoor recess that we missed on so many rainy days. In our classrooms, teachers are finishing up assessments that will be shared at parent conferences.
We are still surveying families again to find out how students will be going home on Monday, October 21. Your response on this short form for each child that attends Fort Hunt will help us prepare for a smooth afternoon. I'll also send the form link out through Talking Points.
Thank you for your partnership with us.
Jean
Jean Consolla, Principal
Advanced Academics Information Meeting on Wednesday, October 9th
Caregivers interested in learning more about Advanced Academics in FCPS and here at Fort Hunt are invited to join our Advanced Academics Program (AAP) information meeting. Our Advanced Academics Resources Teacher, Preshion Lynch, will host a Zoom session that families can attend. This meeting is geared for all families in all grade levels to learn about AAP.
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Wednesday, October 9; 6:30-7:15 pm on Zoom (Link will be sent out to all families that morning.)
A second meeting specifically focused on the Full-time Cluster service referral process will be held in November. While all caregivers are welcome to attend, only current Grade 2-6 students are eligible to go through the referral process this school year.
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Wednesday, November 13; 6:30-7:15pm on Zoom (Link will be sent out to all families that morning.)
If you have questions about these events, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Lynch at pmlynch@fcps.edu.
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Picture Day is Coming!
Wear your best smile on Tuesday, October 15. Each student will have their individual portrait taken. Families will have the option to purchase photo packages. Go to mylifetouch.com. Our picture day ID is EVTRHTHR9. If you are using the flier sent home this week, return it on Picture Day (October 15).
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📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review
FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person.
All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.
Save the Date: Veterans' Day Celebration & Luncheon
Mark your calendars for Friday, November 8. We will hold our annual Veterans' Day celebration event and will be adding in a family luncheon where all parents are invited to join their child for our special turkey lunch. More details about purchasing meal tickets & volunteer help needed will be coming.
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Important Times
Kiss & Ride: 8:35-8:55am
Doors Open: 8:35am Tardy Bell: 8:55am
Dismissal Bell: 3:40pm
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Important Dates
Wednesday, October 9 | Walk & Bike to School
Wednesday, October 9 | AAP Information Meeting 6:30pm on Zoom (link will be sent in the morning)
Monday, October 14 | No School for students-Teacher Workday
Tuesday, October 15 | Picture Day
Friday, October 18 | PTA Fall Fest 5:30-8:00pm
Monday, October 21 | Early Dismissal at 12:40pm
You can access the full 2024-2025 calendar here.
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Get Involved with your PTA
Consider becoming a member of the Parent Teacher Association at Fort Hunt. It's a great way to connect with other parents, learn about how to support your child and to have fun! There are many ways where you can share your voice, talents and time. Check out the PTA website for more information.
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Parent/Guardian Handbook
Do you have questions about attendance or food/drink at school or what students can wear? If so, please check out our Parent/Guardian Handbook on our Fort Hunt website. It's available with translations. Click here to access it. Of course, if you have a question about a situation that is not listed, reach out to your child's teacher or an administrator.
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Your Partners in Education
We are honored to work with your family this year and will work everyday to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for your child. We can't do it alone. Please contact us when there is a question or concern, especially related to bullying. As a parent, you will often hear about something before staff might. Thank you for all your support.
Jean Consolla, Principal
jtconsolla@fcps.edu
Patty Settel, Assistant Principal
pasettel@fcps.edu
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