 A Message from our Administrators
Happy Friday Hunt Valley Families,
What a wonderful change in the weather this week with clear skies, no rain and cooler temperatures! Our students have enjoyed being able to go outside everyday for recess. This week's News You Choose is full of information about events and importnat dates including picture day, immunizations, our next early release Monday, the Pumpkin Parade and so much more!
Next week is Digital Citizenship Spirit Week and National School Lunch Week. Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus.
Each October, we celebrate Digital Citizenship Week to promote a healthy, balanced, and positive approach to media and technology use among young people.
During October, we recognize the following: Natinoal School Prinicpals Month, Disability History and Awareness Month, and National Bullying and Prevention Month. Please see more information below.
Don't forget to register for the Pyramid Challenge by October 15th!
We hope that everyone has a fantastic long weekend.
Sincerely,
Keieownna Hightower, Principal
Chrissy Gibbs, Assistant Principal
Eric Kopacz, Assistant Principal
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Mark Your Calendar
Ocotber 14--No School for Students
October 21--3-hour early release @ 1:05 pm
October 24--Picture Day
October 31--End of First Quarter; 2-hour early release @ 2:05 pm
November 1--Diwali Holiday
November 4 & 5--Student Holiday/Election Day
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Friday, October 11, 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.
Immunizations
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:
- Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.
Transportation options are available.
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.
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The West Springfield Pyramid Challenge is a FREE fun run that was started over a decade ago. Students from the 7 elementary schools in the West Springfield Pyramid will run a half-mile or one-mile course, depending on their grade level. This year's event will also include a unified heat with an accessible 200-meter course for students with physical and cognitive disabilities. Register your student using the website below - note that registration ends on Tuesday, October 15!
https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Springfield/WestSpringfieldPyramidChallenge. If you have any questions, please contact wellness@huntvalleypta.org.
Disability History and Awareness Month
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.
National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition.
Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”
For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.
National School Principals Month
Every October, National Principals Month shines a spotlight on the transformative power of our school principals. These dedicated leaders play an essential role in shaping their communities, paving pathways to success for every student and staff member in their schools.
However, the principal’s role stretches far beyond administrative duties. Their leadership has a deep-seated impact on the very heart of education. Their influence radiates outwards, touching all facets of a school and significantly impacting student outcomes.
National Principals Month is a time for us all to celebrate and take action. Principals face very real challenges that urgently need our support. This month, we don’t just honor our principals, we advocate for them, urging for policy changes and strategic support that equip them to thrive in their pivotal roles.
We are so lucky to have Ms. Keieownna Hightower as our principal at Hunt Valley! Thank you for everything that you do for our school and our community!
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Advanced Academics Program Info
Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Information Session Mrs. Huntley, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), will be offering two information sessions this Fall. Please join us on Wednesday, November 6th from 6:00-7:00 pm on Zoom, to learn about the AAP Continuum of Services in FCPS and the screening process for Full-Time services. Full-time AAP Services begin in 3rd grade, with the screening process starting in 2nd grade.
Fall Full-Time Referral Deadline Fall screening for Full Time AAP Services is available for students who are new to FCPS since January 2024. The fall screening referral deadline is October 15, 2024.
The referral form and optional parent questionnaire for Fall referrals can be submitted to Mrs. Huntley at arhuntley@fcps.edu.
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