Hunters Woods ES News & Notes- November 22, 2024


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Check out all the Hunters Woods happenings this week!

Be sure to scroll to down for more photos!


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  • 📌 Thanksgiving Break, No School
    • November 27-29
  • 📌 Early Release Monday
    • December 9 
    • Nov. 25 is not an early release date

School Information

⭐3 Hour Early Release Monday is⭐

December 9th, 2024

  • Confirmation of your child's dismissal plan have been sent this week. If there are any changes, please fill out the form. 
  • Students 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
  • For student staying late, please have your child bring their laptop and a snack. 

If there are any changes to Dec 9th's early release dismissal plan, please complete this form no later than Wednesday, Dec 4th


Full-Time AAP Referrals

All students in Grades 2-7 may be screened by referral for the full-time advanced academic program. The referral window is open from the first day of school through December 15, annually.

  • Do not wait for test scores or the universal screener referral (second grade only).
  • No referrals for full-time screening will be accepted after the spring screening deadline of December 15, annually.

The referral form and optional parent-guardian questionnaire can be found on the FCPS AAP Identification and Placement for Current FCPS Students. Contact Tara-Jeanne Tompkins, Hunters Woods’ AART, or view the FCPS Full-Time Academic Programs Services Identification Procedures website for more information.


Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact us. 

Register for ParentVUELearn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.


📍 Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on:

Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Madison High School Cafeteria.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.


Student Feedback Opportunity for FCPS Cell Phone Policy and SR&R

FCPS is working with K12 Insight to host a community forum for families, staff members, and students to provide feedback on the school division’s cell phone policies and practices, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. FCPS is looking for more student participants (grades 3-12) to help ensure diverse perspectives from our community.

 

The community forum will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center. If your student is interested in providing feedback, please visit the Cell Phone Policy Forum registration page to learn more. Families must register their child by Monday, November 25.


South Lakes HS Event

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The 2nd Annual Late Nite at the Byrd is Back!

A welcoming event for the Boys and Girls basketball programs this year hosted by the South Lakes Athletic Leadership class. It is a free event but there will be a donation available. We invite members of the South Lakes community to join us to see:

  • 3 Point Contest
  • Dunk Contest
  • Dance Team performance
  • Raffle Prizes
  • Contests for fans

 This is a chance for people to meet with teams, get autographs and take photos with the players!  The event is on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 8pm at the Wendell G. Byrd Gymnasium, following the boys basketball scrimmage. Please enter at door 4. Boosters will have concessions and gear store open in gym lobby!

Every middle school and elementary school child must be accompanied by an adult. 

 Any questions please email Mr. Cincinnati at decincinnati@fcps.edu


Moonhee Doan

FCPS News In Case You Missed It

FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

  • Preparing for Winter Weather
  • SEL Screener Results
  • Varsity Girls Wrestling Is New Winter Sport

✅Mark Your Calendars

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break, No School

December 3: Picture Retake Day

December 9: Early Release Monday, 12:40 Dismissal

December 10: Chorus Concert, 6:00 pm

December 11: Band Concert, 6:00 pm

December 12: Strings Concert, 6:00 pm

December 23-January 3: Winter Break, No School

January 20: Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, No School

January 28: Quarter 2 Ends

January 29: Teacher Workday, No School

February 17: President's Day, No School


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