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Our Grade 2 students love to share their thinking with a partner. It gives students the space to practice what they want to say before sharing out to the full group.
News from the Fox Den
November 1, 2024
A Message from Ms. Consolla
This year, students across Fairfax County are learning Language Arts through a common curriculum called Benchmark Advance. In all 142 elementary schools, teachers are engaged in learning together as they take on the huge tasks of implementing this new curriculum. Here at Fort Hunt, teachers meet weekly to plan and reflect on our work so far, to review our student data, and make adjustments to our instruction. We are excited to see the ways in which our students are getting used the routines in this curriculum and growing as readers and writers. I am so proud of the hard work of our teachers and students as we make these changes together for the benefit of all students.
There are several changes that families will see related to progress reports and how students are assessed. Please take a look at how FCPS has made changes with language arts grading on our website.
Many parents ask how they can support their child's literacy development. One thing that hasn't changed as we have made this shift in our instruction is the importance of encouraging children to read for enjoyment. Please continue to encourage your child to read every day. Set times for screens to be off and books or magazines to be enjoyed. If you need help accessing reading materials for your child, our school librarian, Ms. Ellen Wise, or your child's teacher can help.
Finally, this Monday and Tuesday are workdays for teachers. We hope you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend, and don't forget to make time to vote if you haven't done so already!
Thank you for your partnership with us.
Jean
Jean Consolla, Principal
jtconsolla@fcps.edu
If you didn't get a chance to purchase tickets, please call the office at 703-619-2600 on Monday. Because the food has to be pre-ordered, we do not have the capacity for walk-ins on Friday. We still need volunteers to help with serving. Use the QR code above to sign up for a shift. Thank you!
Federal Impact Aid Survey - DUE NOW
Please be sure to sign in your SIS ParentVUE account to complete this important survey. One survey is needed for each student! Please complete the survey form by November 11th.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is eligible for federal Impact Aid grants due to the federal presence in our area. The grants from these programs will become part of FCPS' general operating budget. They are critical to ensuring that students receive an excellent education. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $4,000,000 in Impact Aid funds.
FCPS uses the survey for Federal Impact Aid to identify federally connected students. The survey is available online through ParentVue. FCPS staff will process the information with the utmost confidentiality. Any family who has not completed the survey online will receive a paper copy after November 12th. PLEASE complete the survey online to help us save the paper! If you would like to complete it on your phone, Ms. Dobarco, our Student Information Assistant, can help with this. She can be reached at 703-619-2600.
Click here to view the video on the Federal Impact Aid Survey.
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How to Recognize Our Amazing Staff at Fort Hunt
Nominations are now open for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Fort Hunt ES Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google form links for each award below. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)
Click on a link to find out more about this category and make a nomination.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has more than three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a School-Based Administrator (that is not the building principal) at their current location
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a non-instructional employee at a school and at their current location
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chair, Reading Specialists that do not have a regular course load/do not give grades
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as a Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons, Classroom Monitors who work more than 20 hours/week
The deadline to submit a nomination is Wednesday, November 13, 2024
If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Hutchison at tthutchison@fcps.edu
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Quarter 1 Progress Reports
The first quarter ended on Thursday, October 31. Teachers are completing progress reports over the workdays next week. The reports will be accessible in ParentVUE on November 12. Paper copies will be sent home in the Wednesday folder on November 13.
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Advanced Academics Information
This week, over 70 community members joined us on Zoom to learn about the ways we deliver Advanced Academic services at Fort Hunt and in FCPS. Beginning next year, full-time cluster services will be offered for eligible students (current 2nd graders who will be in 3rd grade next school year).
A second meeting specifically focused on the Full-time Cluster service referral process will be held in November. While all caregivers are welcome to attend, only current Grade 2-6 students are eligible to go through the referral process this school year.
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Wednesday, November 13; 6:30-7:15pm on Zoom (Link will be sent out to all families that morning.)
If you have questions about these events, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Lynch at pmlynch@fcps.edu.
🍎 Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance
As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school.
Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.
Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.
My Kid is Having a Meltdown. What Do I Do?
5 Ways to De-Escalate a Nuclear Meltdown & Stop the Shame Cycle: A Webinar for Families sponsored by the FCPS Family Resource Center
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.
Monday, November 11, 2024, 10-11:30 am. Interpretation available.
Register online here
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What's For Lunch?
If you're looking for what's on the menu, visit the menu here . More information about meals in FCPS can be found here. Families can add money to their child's account at My School Bucks.
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Important Times
Arrive on campus: 8:30am
Kiss & Ride: 8:35-8:55am
Doors Open: 8:35am Tardy Bell: 8:55am
Dismissal Bell: 3:40pm
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Important Dates
Mon, Nov 4 & Tues, Nov 5 | No school for students, Teacher workdays
Friday, November 8 | Veteran's Day Celebration & Thanksgiving Lunch
Monday, November 11 | No School for Students & Staff-Veteran's Day
Wednesday, November 13 | AAP Presentation about Full-time Cluster referrals 6:30pm on Zoom
Monday, November 18 | Early Dismissal at 12:40pm (3 hours early)
Wed, Nov 27-Fri, Nov 29 | No School for Students & Staff-Thanksgiving
You can access the full 2024-2025 calendar here.
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Get Involved with your PTA
Consider becoming a member of the Parent Teacher Association at Fort Hunt. It's a great way to connect with other parents, learn about how to support your child and to have fun! There are many ways where you can share your voice, talents and time. Check out the PTA website for more information.
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Parent/Guardian Handbook
Do you have questions about attendance or food/drink at school or what students can wear? If so, please check out our Parent/Guardian Handbook on our Fort Hunt website. It's available with translations. Click here to access it. Of course, if you have a question about a situation that is not listed, reach out to your child's teacher or an administrator.
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Your Partners in Education
We are honored to work with your family this year and will work everyday to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for your child. We can't do it alone. Please contact us when there is a question or concern, especially related to bullying. As a parent, you will often hear about something before staff might. Thank you for all your support.
Jean Consolla, Principal
jtconsolla@fcps.edu
Patty Settel, Assistant Principal
pasettel@fcps.edu
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