|
English | Español | አማርኛ | 中文 | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt | العربية | فارسی | اردو
 🔍A field trip full of sensory exploration and scientific discovery for our kindergarteners! At Hunters Woods, we're always finding new and exciting ways to make science fun and engaging for our students.
🌟Monday, October 28th- Three Hour Early Release, 12:40 pm dismissal
🌟Thursday, October 31st- Two Hour Early Release, 1:40 pm dismissal
🌟Friday, November 1st- School Closed
🌟Monday & Tuesday, November 4th & 5th- School Closed
 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.
Advance Academic Program Information Night
This event is for families interested in learning about the Screening and Identification process for Full-Time AAP services. This presentation is mainly for parents of students in grades 2-6, but all are welcome to attend.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
6:30 pm-7:30 pm
Location: Museum Pod
Questions may be directed to Tara-Jeanne Tompkins, the AART at tdtompkins@fcps.edu
 Opportunity to Support Childhood Cancer in our HWES Community!
To help raise fund for pediatric cancer research, join us for a fun event of shooting hoops or serving volleyballs opened to HWES staff, families, and kids grades 3 and up.
Sunday, October 27th from 11:00am -12:00pm
South Lakes High School
Donate Here
Sign Up Here
 |
|
🍂Langston Hughes Middle School Fall Fest
Langston Hughes Middle School student council is hosting a Fall Festival on October 30th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. There will be games, prizes and a costume contest. You can enjoy free popcorn, hot dogs, and trunk or treating!
|
🎤 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
⭐3 Hour Early Release Monday is⭐
October 28th, 2024
- Confirmation E-mails have been sent out this week. Your child's dismissal plan is the same as the first early release Monday plan or updated information we have received since then.
- For students already enrolled in SACC, SACC will be open and providing supervision for the three-hour release.
- All Daycare busses/vans will pick students up at 12:40 pm
- Please have your child bring their laptop and a snack.
⭐If there are any changes from what the e-mail states, please reply back to that e-mail by October 23rd, 2024
🏆Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards!
To submit a nomination for a Hunters Woods Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the linked Google forms. One individual may only nominate one employee per category
All that are required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one or more of the criteria for each of these awards.
- Outstanding Teacher
- Outstanding New Teacher
- Outstanding Leader
-
Outstanding Professional Employee: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Instructional Coach, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Resource Teachers, Special Education Department Chairs, Reading Specialists
-
Outstanding Operational Employee: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaison
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 1st, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms.Doan at mdoan@fcps.edu
 ✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence
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.
Our third goal is for all students to achieve academic growth and excellence. We want our students to have the academic skills to be successful. For example, making sure they are readers by third grade and taking courses that challenge them throughout their education will help prepare them for lifelong success. See how Goal 3 is being put into practice.
5 Ways to De-Escalate a Nuclear Meltdown & Stop the Shame Cycle: A Webinar for Families
Plans go awry, your child gets disappointed or doesn’t get their way. They begin getting upset. Rational talk doesn’t work. Nothing does. Now your child is in full meltdown mode and doesn’t hold back. What do you do?
Calm Parenting Podcast founder, Kirk Martin will show you:
- How to calm kids with big emotions.
- Exactly what to say in the moment and how.
- Why intensity is critical and why to avoid eye contact.
- How to stop the cycle of shame and embarrassment.
November 11, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m.
Register online
🩺Medical Care for Children
The Medical Care For Children Partnership Foundation is a public/private nonprofit that connects kids to a medical and dental home, as well as a wide range of vital resources. MCCP empowers uninsured children in Fairfax County to improve their health and well-being and realize their potential to learn, grow and thrive. Click the above link to learn more about the foundation and upcoming medical/dental clinics.
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.
October 28: Early Release Monday , 12:40 pm dismissal
October 31: End of Quarter One, 1:20 pm dismissal
November 1: Diwali & All Saints' Day, No School
November 4: Teacher Workday, No School
November 5: Election Day, No School
November 11: Veterans Day, No School
November 18-22: Book Fair
November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break, No School
December 3: Picture Retake Day
December 23-January 3: Winter Break, No School
FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- FCPS Family Orientation
- Community Conversations
- Immunization Clinics
Quick Links
|
