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Dear Freedom Hill Families,
As we move toward the end of our first quarter of the 24-25 school year, we want to say a big thank you for your support of our students and programs! We have had such a positive start to the school year. Our hardworking staff are leading the way with much "new", and our students are putting great effort into all that they do. Our hallways and classrooms come alive with the joy of learning and togetherness each day. What a great place to be a student!
Like every autumn, we have many opportunities for families to be involved with our school community. This week, we'd love to see you at the virtual PTA Meeting (Monday), Family Dinner Out (Tuesday), and Hallowingo (Friday) - pre-order your pizza below!
As we look ahead to next week (and our annual Harvest Spirit Week), please be aware of our unusual schedule:
- Monday, 10/28 - 3-hour early release at 1:05 (SACC open)
- Thursday, 10/31 - 2-hour early release at 2:05 (SACC open)
- Friday, 11/1 - School Closed (Diwali)
Even with all of these great events, don't forget the importance of having a conference with your child(ren)'s classroom teacher! All families should have received a notification about choosing a time. This is a great way to hear about your child's strengths and how we can partner for a successful year.
We hope you have a great week!
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 21 - PTA Meeting, 7:30PM, Virtual
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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 - 31 - Harvest Spirit Week
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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 1 - School Closed - Diwali
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November 8-15 - Fall Book Fair - Volunteer Signup
 
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This week, we are focusing on Creativity. You come up with new and original ways to think about and do things.
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"Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not."
~Pablo Picasso
Questions you might enjoy talking about:
- What is one way you were creative today?
- What is a new idea that you've had this week?
How can creativity change the world?
Beginning Monday, October 21st, FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid for each child. Submitting this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
Help FCPS secure funding by helping us identify:
- Military families.
- Federally connected families.
- Families living on a military base.
Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form.
For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12th. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
To access the form, please login to SIS ParentVUE, select Online Packets in the top right hand corner, and then click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page.
If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please make sure to fill out a form for each of your children. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you see a green check next to each of their names on the final screen.
We appreciate you completing the form by December 9th, 2024.
On Tuesday, October 29th at 6:30PM we will be holding an information session for parents interested in referring their child(ren) for full time AAP services (also called level 4). The meeting is intended for parents of 2nd-6th grade students, but all are welcome! We will be focusing on the steps of the full time AAP referral process and answering questions. If you would like more general information about all AAP services, or would like to talk about your student, please email Mrs. Fredericks. Also, please check out the AAP folder on Schoology. There are links to forms, AAP details, slideshows, videos, and more
 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.
🎤 Join Dr. Reid for a series of Community Conversations and share your feedback about our schools.
- 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
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The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FHES employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the exceptional work happenings at Freedom Hill. |
      
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FRIDAY - COME TO HALLOWINGO
Join us this Friday, October 25th from 6-8PM as we play B-I-N-G-O, win prizes, eat pizza and enjoy seeing your costume or fall attire. Bingo cards are only $1 and can be re-used throughout the night.
Pre-purchase 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.
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MONDAY - ATTEND THE PTA MEETING
The next PTA meeting is tomorrow, Monday, October 21st at 7:30PM. Join us virtually using this zoom link.
TUESDAY - DINE OUT AT CHIPOTLE
Forget the cooking and join the FHES community this Tuesday, October 22nd at Chipotle at 213 Maple Avenue East in Vienna for another family-dinner-out. Stop by anytime between 5PM and 10PM and mention Freedom Hill when you order and the PTA will receive a portion of the sales. Use code D9MFHXR for online orders.
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.
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PURCHASE FHES SPIRITWEAR
Exciting Spiritwear Alert!
We’re excited to unveil our latest additions: the Girls/Ladies V-neck Performance Tee and Performance Polo!
Check out the newest spiritwear refresh here. The online Spiritwear store will close on October 31st. All orders will be delivered to the school approximately 3 weeks after the sale ends.
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