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Foxes were on the run this weekend! Here are some primary grade students warming up. Thank you to all the families who made the annual Fox Trot Run a success. Check out our Instagram @FortHuntES for more pictures.
News from the Fox Den
November 15, 2024
A Message from Ms. Consolla
This past week, parents received their child's first quarter progress report. Because of our new reading & writing curriculum, the grades might look different than in years past. Now all standards are covered each quarter. However, students are not expected to master all of their grade-level standards until later in the year. By monitoring grades in each standard the whole school year, you can get a clearer picture of areas where they need to grow most, as well as their overall progress in literacy. If you haven't done so already, please take a look at the FCPS guidelines for elementary grading.
Parents can find a wealth of resources about our literacy instruction, assessments and supports at home here. Haley Witt, our literacy specialist here at Fort Hunt, is available to connect with you about specific questions you might have.
As always, thank you for your partnership with us at Fort Hunt.
Jean
Jean Consolla, Principal
jtconsolla@fcps.edu
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12:40pm Dismissal on Monday
This Monday, November 18 is another 3-hour early release Monday so that teachers can complete important state-mandated trainings. All students will be dismissed at 12:40pm unless they scheduled to attend SACC or have made arrangements with us for after care supervision due to a hardship.
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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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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 Monday, 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.
 This past week, Grade 5 families had an opportunity to meet with Ms. Tatiana Fernandez, our new Spanish immersion teacher. Thank you to everyone for their patience through the hiring process. We're so excited Sra. Fernandez is now a member of the Fort Hunt community.
Federal Impact Aid Survey - DUE NOW
Complete your survey - click here!
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.
For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, paper copies have been sent home with your student. Paper forms should be returned by Friday, November 22.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Click here to view the video on the Federal Impact Aid Survey.
Stress Less, Enjoy More. Reducing Stress and Increasing Happiness: A Webinar for Families
Kids and families are under stress from so many sources, and they are suffering as a result. Achievement pressure, time pressure, social pressure, and uncertainty about a rapidly changing world are eroding the health of our youth. But it doesn’t have to be that way!
Well-known parenting expert, psychologist and author (and FCPS parent) Dr. Heather Tedesco will show you:
- The surprising ways stress shows up in kids
- The power parents have to reduce stress (in our kids and ourselves)
- How we can nurture happiness and build psychological strength in our kids long-term
- Specific strategies to stress less and enjoy more
December 6, 2024 10-11:30 a.m.
Register 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
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
Tues, December 10 | Winter Music Concert 9:30am
Sun, December 15 | AAP Parent referrals for Full-time services due 11:59pm
Winter Break: December 23 through January 5
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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