A Message from our Administrators
Dear Hunt Valley Community,
As we look toward the end of the month of November and the holiday weekend, we would like to take a moment to express our gratitude to our incredible school community. During this season, we are filled with appreciation and warmth for our students, staff, and families. Thank you for all that you do to help make Hunt Valley a warm and welcoming place for all.
We are so appreciative and thankful for our teachers and the dedication to our students. They inspire and guide our students every day and work diligently to support the needs of each individual student. We have a fabulous support staff who ensure the smooth running of our school each day. Our students are our why and we are thankful for their enthusiasm for learning. The energy and life that our students bring to the classroom is wonderful to see. We are truly thankful for our families and the school community. We appreciate your support and involvement in helping to make Hunt Valley an amazing place to learn.
During this time of Thanksgiving, we remember how thankful we are for our loved ones and hope that this a time for family and friends to come together, connect, and make memories. Our wish for our families and students is to disconnect from school and enjoy this well-deserved break! We hope that you take this time to relax, laugh, and spend quality with loved ones. As we encourage all our families and students to enjoy the holiday break, we ask the same of our staff. We recommend they, too, take this time to disconnect from work, rest, relax, and spend quality time with friends and family.
This time of year, we reflect and give thanks. We want to thank you for being a warm, nurturing, and supportive school community. We could not do this work without your partnership. Whether you spend time this weekend sharing a meal, playing games, watching a good movie, or simply enjoying each other's company; we wish you a wonderful, restful, and relaxing holiday!
In this week's News You Choose you will find:
- Federal Impact Aid Survey Reminder
- Spirit Night at Noodles & Company and Papa Johns
- Food Drive
- Picture Retake/Makeup Information
- Full-Time AAP Referral Window Reminder
- Yearbook Ordering Information
- Preparing for Winter Weather
- Native American Heritage Month
We hope that everyone has a wonderful holiday.
Sincerely,
Keieownna Hightower, Principal
Chrissy Gibbs, Assistant Principal
Eric Kopacz, Assistant Principal
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Mark Your Calendar
November 26--Spirit Night at Noodles & Company and Papa Johns
November 27-29--Thanksgiving Break
December 9--Picutre Makeups
December 15--Full-Time AAP Referral Form DUE
December 23-January 3--Winter Break
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Federal Impact Aid Survey Reminder
You can still fill out the Federal Impact Aid survey for each of your students online via your parent SIS account:
- Log into your ParentVue Account.
- look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.
- 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 the forms when you see a green check next to each of their names on the final screen.
Federal Impact Aid Survey Reminder
You can still fill out the Federal Impact Aid survey for each of your students online via your parent SIS account:
- Log into your ParentVue Account.
- look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.
- 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 the forms when you see a green check next to each of their names on the final screen.
 
Picture Retakes/Make ups will be Monday, December 9
If you want your child’s picture re-taken, you will need to bring back the original picture packet to give to the photographer.
We will be sending home order envelopes with students who were not in attendance on our original picture day.
Full-Time AAP Referral Window Reminder for Parents
Parents/guardians who would like their student to be considered for full-time Advanced Academic services may submit the Full-Time Referral Form (translations linked below) to the local school Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) no later than December 15, 2024. No late forms will be accepted. Point of Contact: Ashley Huntley, arhuntley@fcps.edu
Full-Time Referral Form (PDF)
❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
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