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Friday was a beautiful day for our annual flag planting ceremony in honor of Veterans Day. Thank you to all the veterans who attended and then visited our classrooms to share about their service. Students and staff were so excited to both learn and have an opportunity to say thank you for their service.
News from the Fox Den
November 8, 2024
A Message from Ms. Consolla
Last week I shared about our language arts curriculum. Since then, FCPS has added a new Literacy Resources for Families webpage to provide families with information about how to support their children with developing literacy knowledge and skills at home. It provides valuable information about the reading and writing resources to be used at home, the VALLSS, Reading Plans, guidance for Parent Teacher Conferences, and training available through the Family Academy.
Our Thanksgiving Luncheon (see photo below) kicked off a new opportunity for families to join their student for lunch on Fridays. Beginning Friday, November 15, we'll host "Family Fridays" where parents/guardians can join their student for lunch in the cafeteria. Please take a moment to review the expectations below.
Finally, we have so many amazing staff members at Fort Hunt, both inside and outside the classroom. I encourage you to take a moment to recognize them using the Outstanding Employee nomination process. Links are in the article below, and the deadline to make a nomination is on Wednesday.
As always, thank you for your partnership with us at Fort Hunt.
Jean
Jean Consolla, Principal
jtconsolla@fcps.edu
Wow! Our Thanksgiving Luncheon was fabulous. Happy smiles were everywhere especially on students who enjoyed being served their turkey lunch at the table like a restaurant. Thank you to both staff and families that made this a success with the set-up on Thursday, with taking a serving shift and with the clean-up. This event captured what Fort Hunt is all about: community.
Advanced Academics Info Meeting This Week
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. Preshion Lynch at pmlynch@fcps.edu.
School Boundary Review
As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.
Fort Hunt is in Region 3. The meeting to learn and share input for our region will be on December 9 at 6:30pm at Mount Vernon HS.
Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.
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: Deadline is on Wednesday
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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This Monday, November 11: 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
Family Fridays at Lunch
Each Friday, family members may join their student in the cafeteria for lunch. Please note the following expectations:
- Sign-in at the office and pick up a flier with the expectations & lunch times.
- Sit only at the designated "Family Friday" tables in the cafeteria with your student. Other classmates may not join in nor can siblings who have a different lunch time be called to leave their class to join you.
- The visit is for the cafeteria only. Please say good-bye to your student when they leave the cafeteria. Exit through the main lobby door.
- No soda or fast food for the student. It is distracting for classmates who see the student having food that is not permitted at their lunch.
- Use courteous and respectful language at all times. If you see what you perceive as misbehavior with students, allow Fort Hunt staff members to address it.
- And finally, all children struggle at one time or another for a variety of reasons, and parents might observe that during their lunch visit. Thank you for showing grace and support for all of our students.
As with any new procedure, we may make adjustments as needed. Thank you for your support!
Family Life Materials Preview
Parents/guardians of students in Grades 4-6 are invited to preview instructional materials on Thursday, November 21 6:30-7:30pm in our library. The lessons will be taught the week of December 16. Questions? Contact Ms. Settel.
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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
Monday, November 11 | No School for Students & Staff-Veteran's Day
Tuesday, November 12 | PTA General Meeting 6:30pm on Zoom
Wednesday, November 13 | AAP Presentation about Full-time Cluster referrals 6:30pm on Zoom
Saturday, November 16 | Fox Trot Race 9:00am
Monday, November 18 | Early Dismissal at 12:40pm (3 hours early)
Thursday, November 21 | Family Life materials preview 6:30-7:30pm
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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