 A collage of images from HMES Field Day.
A Message from Principal Crews
Dear Hornet Family,
I cannot believe we are already in the month of October! It has been busy and fabulous all at the same time! I continue to be impressed with our Hollin Meadow’s school community. Our teachers have been working hard to learn the new Benchmark Language Arts curriculum, while also assessing our Hollin Hornets current levels of performance.
Everyone is working hard to build a collaborative and positive school community. You may have heard your kids talking about our Hornet Compliments. It is a new school initiative where classes can earn Hornet Compliments throughout the school by showing our three core behaviors which are:
- Hollin Hornets are responsible.
- Hollin Hornets are respectful.
- Hollin Hornets are safe.
After the class earns a compliment, they get to color in a box where the goal is to fill in a full letter from a chart that says HORNETS. The teacher and students in the class get to vote for a celebration such as pajama day, extra recess, and so on. After the class completes a letter, they are also announced and celebrated during our Morning Hornet News.
 Ms. Lewis's class celebrated their Hornet Compliments with a class Pajama Day.
Announcements
- A huge thank you to Ms. Jopke and Ms. DeRose for a phenomenal Fall Field Day! The rain did not stop us and our students had a wonderful time. Thank you to the West Potomac Seniors who helped us with stations. They were superstars and extremely patient with our students. I also want to thank all of our staff who helped out and families who volunteered to help as well. I am including some pictures of the fabulous day!
- I plan to send out a Parent Survey where I inquire what topics you are interested in for Parent/Principal Coffees so please stay tuned.
- Thank you to all the parents/guardians who are respecting our arrival and dismissal procedures that help keep our students, staff, and families safe!
 Two of our hardworking HMES custodians!
October 2 was National Custodian Day! We are so thankful for our wonderful custodians who help keep our school clean.
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Birthday Treats
We look forward to celebrating your child’s birthday with them. It is school policy that birthday treats need to be store bought and have clearly labeled ingredients. Non-food treats like special pencils, fidgets or stickers are also a great alternative that everyone can access.
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Important Dates
- Our SEL Screener Window is open from October 9th-October 31st
- Picture Day is Thursday, October 10th. Picture order forms were sent home.
- No School Monday, October 14th for a School Professional Development Day
- Our next 3-hour early release is Monday, October 21st
We want your leaves!
If you are raking up this fall, the HMES Gardens would love some donations! Please put the leaves into paper bags and leave them outside of Door 7 (near the playground). Contact Maura McVeigh at memcveigh@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
Leave your leaves in this spot near Door 7.
🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events
Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.
When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence.
Watch this video with tips on understanding the FCPS school year calendar and visit the Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on:
- Tuesday, October 8, 3-7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Elementary School Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.
Community Conversations
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:
Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
Strategic Plan
✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 4: Equitable Access to Opportunities
FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.
The fourth goal ensures all students have the same access to opportunities, no matter what school they attend. This includes academics and other programs that inspire and engage students and allow them to explore their passions and talents. See how Goal 4 is being put into practice.
Gun Safety and Safe Gun Storage
Providing students and staff with a safe educational environment remains our priority. Sadly, gun violence continues to impact schools and communities across our nation.
In FCPS, lessons on gun safety are built into our curriculum. It is critical that parents and guardians talk to their children about the importance of gun safety and safe gun storage in their homes, and in any home they may visit.
The FCPS website has gun safety resources as well as information about safety and security practices at schools. See Dr. Reid’s recent letter to the community for more resources.
Safely Store Firearms and Medications
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has a limited supply of free locking medication boxes and trigger locks that fit a wide variety of firearms. Visit the Lock and Talk website to learn more.
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