 The new HMES Admin Team - Ms. Crews, Ms. Gilley, and Ms. Alderton
A Note from Principal Crews
Hollin Meadows Family,
I am beyond excited to announce that our new Assistant Principal is our beloved Francesca Gilley. She has been a dedicated Hollin Meadows Instructional Coach since last year 2023. Before that Ms. Gilley was a teacher for over 9 years in FCPS. She has a wealth of experience working with teachers, families, and students. Ms. Gilley is trained in Responsive Classroom, Mentor Works, Cultural Proficiency, and has led our school’s MTSS team since last year. Francesca was a 3rd grade teacher at Hollin Meadows from 2015-2019, after that she taught 3rd and 4th at Mason Crest Elementary from 2019-2023. Her references were highly favorable and provided compelling evidence of her qualifications and experiences. Ms. Gilley’s dedication to serving our Hollin Meadows school community distinctly stood out as the best fit to meet our school’s needs. Please join me in congratulating her on her new role!
Sincerely Proud Principal,
Principal Jasibi Crews
Reminder: Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024
Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-6 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Teresa Johnson (AART) ttjohnson1@fcps.edu or Jasibi Crews (Principal jcrews1@fcps.edu ) no later than December 15, 2024.
The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Teresa Johnson ttjohnson1@fcps.edu
Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
Winter Singalong Friday, December 20
Join us as we gather as a school community to sing songs as at our annual Winter Singalong on Friday, December 20 from 1:15 -1:45 p.m. in the cafeteria. Families, please enter the school through the front doors and check in with the main office before going to the cafeteria.
 Every year, absences increase in the weeks before and after winter break. Give your child the gift of education and help build a habit of attendance. Visit our website for more attendance resources.
Lost and Found
Our lost and found is overflowing. Are your children missing a coat, lunch kit, or water bottle? The lost and found is located outside of the gym. Please stop by to take a look before Friday, December 20th. After December 20th, all unclaimed items left will be donated.
Families, please write your child’s name on the inside of winter coats, lunchboxes, and on reusable water bottles to ensure they can be returned to your child!
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 Attend a Boundary Review Community Meeting
Boundary Review Community Meetings provide a great opportunity for families, staff, and community members to share their thoughts and questions, and learn more about the boundary review process. The schedule of remaining meetings is below:.
Family and community members are able to attend one or all of the meetings. You may want to attend a meeting in your region, but are free to attend a meeting in another region if that works better for their schedule.
Visit the Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to register or view other community meeting dates. Also, sign up to receive our School Boundary Review newsletter
⏰ Update on Potential Changes to Middle School Start Times
At Tuesday’s School Board work session, staff from Prismatic Services, Inc., presented options for adjusting start times at FCPS middle schools. As a reminder, Prismatic is charged with developing an action plan to help the School Board reach its goal of starting middle school at or after 8 a.m.
The presentation includes five options for adjusting middle school start times based on the consultant’s analysis from community forums, surveys, and interviews with staff, parents, associations, and other groups. The School Board will provide next steps to the superintendent.
Watch a video of the work session. Visit the Middle School Start Times webpage for more information on the project.
Winter Resources from Fairfax County Government Agencies
🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide
Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break
Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered. Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.
⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!
The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county.
Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.
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FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS 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 good work of our Hollin Meadows staff members
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Important Dates
Dec. 10: PTA Meeting - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Dec. 15: Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes
Dec. 20: Winter Singalong - 1:15-1:45 p.m.
Dec. 23 - Jan. 3: Winter Break (Schools are closed)
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