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Dear Freedom Hill Families,
We hope that all of our Eagle families had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! We are back in action tomorrow for the final three weeks of the calendar year. Our students have been Shining Bright all year and we know we will finish strong!
As we begin December, don't forget:
- Our Giving Tree Holiday Assistance Program is in full swing and we still have some families to adopt! Please see the information below.
- This Thursday is Makeup Picture Day for students who were absent, new to our school, or would prefer to retake their original. Any parents who have not ordered can still pre-order retake photos using this link.
- In December, we will begin our planning for the FH 75th Anniversary Celebration that will take place in 2025. Please indicate your interest if you would like to be part of our planning committee - we won't be able to do it without you!
Wishing you a great start to December! We look forward to seeing you at our virtual PTA meeting this Thursday evening.
Nicholas Zapadka, Principal
Tim Scesney, Assistant Principal
Holly Sims, Assistant Principal
2024-25 FCPS School Calendar
FCPS Lunch Menu
Freedom Hill Family Resources
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December 5 - Makeup Picture Day
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December 5 - PTA Meeting, 7:30 (Virtual - Link)
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December 9 - Early Release Monday (Dismissal at 1:05)
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December 10 - 19 - PTA Holiday Candygram Sales
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December 12 - PTA Family Dinner Out - Mod Pizza / Ben & Jerry's
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December 16 - Band/Strings Holiday Concert, 6PM
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December 23 - January 3 - Winter Break (School Closed)
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School Photos are now online!
Families should have received an E-proof via email.
Please remember to check your spam.
For any questions about your student's school pictures please contact: underclass@vosphoto.com
The team at Victor O’Neill Studios would like to thank Freedom Hill for a great picture day!
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Our school is not able to accommodate early dismissals between 3:30-4:05. During this time, classrooms are wrapping up important learning, students are changing between specials classes, and the front office is busy supporting families. Attempting changes in the final minutes of the school day can create communication challenges and jeopardize student safety. We ask that all dismissal changes be communicated to the office/teacher by 2:00, and all early dismissals be completed by 3:30. We appreciate your partnership as we strive to support all of our families and ensure all students arrive home safely.
As we celebrate the season of giving this December, we would like to extend an opportunity to come together as a school community to make a lasting impact on the lives of those in need. This year, we invite you to participate in our Giving Tree Program by sponsoring a family. As a refresher, our Giving Tree Program is a holiday assistance program that we offer to families for aid with clothing and gifts.
You may sign up to sponsor a family in the SignUpGenius link below. You will also find the families’ information of clothing sizes, likes, notes, and instructions.
Visit our SignUpGenius link here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DADAD2FA4F8C34-53122112-2024
If you would like to contribute but are unable to sponsor a family at this time, there is an opportunity to purchase individual items for families through our Amazon Wishlist found here: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/25AS2BHGES59C
Let’s make this holiday season unforgettable for every member in our community. Your participation in the Giving Tree Program is a gift in itself.
Important notes
- Gifts must be wrapped, labeled, and dropped off at the Freedom Hill ES front office.
- When labeling gifts, please use a Post-it or sticky note to label each gift with its contents, the family letter identifier, and age/gender of the child it is intended for. Please do not write this information on the wrapping paper.
- Items are due by December 16th, 2024 to the Freedom Hill ES Front Office
- To maintain the confidentiality of our students the SignUpGenius & Amazon Wishlist links and descriptions of the families are not permitted to be shared outside of the direct FHES community or on any social media platform.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please email the program coordinator, Emely Riera Pineros, at Earierapiner@fcps.edu
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
Freedom Hill kicked off our Attendance celebrations on October 20th. Since then, we celebrate classes when all students are present. If a student is sick, they need to stay home. When the stars align and everyone is present, then we get to celebrate.
The Attendance Team examined the school wide percentages for the last twenty days, see image below. The average percentage is 94.9% and evidenced by the trendline running horizontally. The days that have been more challenging for our school are Mondays and days following long weekends.
Yes, Mondays are tough - Have students place their shoes near the door. Go to bed early. Pack backpacks and lunches. Layout clothes. Students can help prepare to start the following day with success. If you’re feeling well, we look forward to seeing you at Freedom Hill tomorrow.
If you missed our meeting, you can find resources below:
Please reach out to Mrs. Fredericks for more information. She is excited to support your family with the application process!
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The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FHES employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the exceptional work happenings at Freedom Hill. |
The remaining scheduled dates for 1:05 early releases for FHES are:
- December 9
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
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DINE OUT AT MOD PIZZA and BEN & JERRY’S
Plan to join other FHES folks at our next Family Dinner (and Dessert) Out on Thursday, December 12th. Stop by MOD Pizza (168 Maple Ave West) from 10:30AM-10PM and Ben & Jerry’s (136C Maple Ave West) from 4-9PM. Eat in or take out. Simply mention FHES or use code MODGIVES25 for online orders.
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TRY A BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY THIS WINTER
Registration opens here this Wednesday, December 4th at 9AM for your student to try an exciting class offered through Baroody Camps this fall. Before school classes run 8:10-9:10AM; after school classes run from 4:15-5:15PM. Look for a flyer to come home in your student’s folder.
HOLIDAY CANDYGRAMS ARE BACK!
Are you looking for an easy, sweet way to send a small token of thanks, friendship or merriment to a classmate, teacher or member of the FHES staff? Look no further - the 6th grade class is continuing the annual tradition of selling candygrams! From December 10th - December 19th, the 6th grade class will sell candygrams each morning from 8:30-9:10AM at the main entrance; the 6th graders will deliver the purchased candygrams to the classrooms from December 10th - December 20th. Each candy gram is 50 cents and you can choose either a candy cane or a winter-themed stamp* to accompany your completed note. A flyer with all the details will come home in your student’s folder this week.
*Stamps available for purchase while supplies last.
SUPPORT THE STAFF/FACULTY APPRECIATION DECEMBER LUNCH
The PTA is appreciating the FHES staff and faculty with a delicious lunch on December 18th. Please consider supporting the appreciation event, and future appreciation events, by contributing here.
JOIN US AT THE NEXT VIRTUAL PTA MEETING - DECEMBER 5th
We invite everyone—whether you're a parent, caregiver, teacher—to attend our next PTA meeting! This is a great opportunity to get involved, share your ideas, and help make a positive impact on our school. No matter your background or experience, your voice matters, and we welcome all perspectives. Come meet new people, learn about upcoming events, and be a part of shaping the future of our school community. We hope to see you online on Thursday, December 5th at 7:30PM.
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