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Dear Freedom Hill Community,
We had a great week here at Freedom Hill. We believe we speak for students AND staff when we express how nice it was to have the sun return! Outdoor recess on cool fall days is always the best. As the weather cools this week, don't forget to send your child with layers to school so that they can adjust to recess and indoor temperatures. Tomorrow is a day off for students as staff engage in professional learning.
As we move toward the conclusion of our first quarter of instruction, we want to say a big thank you to our teachers for their incredibly hard work learning and incorporating our new reading curriculum. They are making it come alive for our students and ensuring that all are supported. On Friday, we saw some great evidence of this - a big thanks to our 5th grade team for extended students' learning of natural resources by holding a "Corn Fest" lunch potluck. Thanks to everyone who attended!
On Friday, 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! Don't forget to get ready for Hallowingo - see below!
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 - Q1 Ends, 2-Hour Early Release
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October 31 - Last Day of Spiritwear Sale
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November 8-15 - Fall Book Fair - Volunteer Signup
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This week, we are focusing on Integrity. You are honest and speak the truth. You present yourself genuinely and sincerely.
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“Wrong is wrong, even if everyone is doing it. Right is right, even if no one is doing it.”
~Unknown
Questions you might enjoy talking about:
- What does integrity mean to you?
- When is it difficult to show integrity in your day-to-day life?
Why is it important to show integrity in your relationships with others?
Monday, October 14th, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. On this day, we honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples, past and present. 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.
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.
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
    
PTA Updates
The end of the first quarter is near but we still have a lot of fun activities planned for the community!
HALLOWINGO IS BACK! *B - I - N - G - O*
A Freedom Hill tradition is returning this school year as HALLOWINGO on Friday, October 25th from 6-8PM! Spend the evening playing bingo with members of the FHES community while dressed in costume (no masks please) or festive fall attire. You can support the 6th grade class year-end moving-up activities by pre-purchasing a pizza dinner here. Snacks, drinks, a limited amount of pizza, and bingo cards will be available for purchase throughout the event. And don’t forget to sign up here to volunteer at the event - this is a popular event that requires lots of helping hands.
We are still accepting 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.
STAFF/FACULTY APPRECIATION SNACK ATTACK
The PTA is appreciating the FHES staff and faculty during the October 28th 3-hour early release Monday. You can support the snack attack by purchasing an item from the shopping list here. Make sure to check the delivery address before purchasing - select delivery to Alexandra Bryden who is coordinating this order. Please note that all items must be delivered by Friday, October 25th.
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.
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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