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Dear Freedom Hill Families,
Welcome back for a new year! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break. We are "back to work" with lots of fun and learning this week. We look forward to seeing all of our Eagles back at school! We expect winter weather to affect our schedule this week - and school will be closed tomorrow (Monday). Please monitor FCPS social media or the FCPS website for additional updates. Have fun in the snow!
As a new calendar year begins, we want to say a big thank you to all who made our holiday season so successful. We had many parent volunteers, staff members, room parents, PTA members, and more who volunteered, organized, and supported our staff and students through a variety of events. Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and time!
And speaking of success and partnership, please see the PTA section below for some additional 2025 updates:
- Before/after school program registration closes tonight
- "Resolve to Get Involved" in 2025
- Upcoming Family Dinner Out
Wishing you a very Happy New Year and start to 2025.
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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January 5 - Registration closes for PTA Winter Activities
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January 6 - School Re-Opens for 2025
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January 6 - Religious/Cultural Observance - Three Kings Day
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January 7 - Religious/Cultural Observance - Orthodox Christmas
- January 13 - 17 - FCPS Math Week
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January 14 - PTA Family Dinner Out - Noodles & Co. Falls Church
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This week, we are focusing on Optimism. You expect the best from the future and work to achieve it.
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“When the world says, ‘Give Up’, hope whispers, ‘Try it one more time’.”
~Author Unknown
Questions you might enjoy talking about:
- When were you optimistic in a situation? How could that situation have turned out differently if you weren’t optimistic?
- Do you believe that hope and optimism are “contagious”?
What is your dream for your future self? What will you have to do to achieve that goal?
Mark your calendars for January 13-17 for a full week of family time with free stories, games, and math activities in English and Spanish for families with students in K-6. Check it out HERE: https://www.mindresearch.org/fcps-math-week
Makeup/Retake Day images are now viewable online. Please visit: vosphoto.com/uc and use your student's ID when prompted for the online code.
For questions regarding school pictures please email: underclass@vosphoto.com
Thank you!
Victor O'Neill Studio
The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received. If you did not attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, consider participating in one of the following virtual meetings:
- Friday, January 10, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m.
- Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m.
- Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
Language interpretation will be available.
Virtual meetings will follow the same format as in-person meetings that were recently held and the same information will be shared. Stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.
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.
The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:
- Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
- Save the Date: 2025 Family Summit
- SEL Screener Results
- New Accessibility Resources
- Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Program
- Why Some Students with Disabilities Stay in FCPS Until Age 22
- VR Programs Supports Out-of-State Post Secondary Schools
- Executive Functioning Webinars
- Early Literacy Resources
- ESY and Assessment Webinar
- COVID-19 Compensatory Education: FCPS Service Delivery Options
Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue!
FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures.
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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. |
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SAVE THE DATE - DINE OUT AT NOODLES & CO.
Plan to join other FHES families at our next Family Dinner Out on Tuesday, January 14th from 4-8PM at Noodles & Co. located at 7511 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Eat in or take out. Simply mention FHES in-person or use code GIVING25 for online orders.
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*** LAST CHANCE - REGISTRATION ENDS TONIGHT! ***
This is your last chance to sign your student up for a winter activity! Registration is open here and closes at midnight tonight. Before school classes run 8:10-9:10AM; after school classes run from 4:15-5:15PM.
Monday morning: PE Club (instructed by Mr. Dowling!) for grades 3rd-6th
Monday morning: Crochet Club (instructed by Ms. Canape!) for grades 2nd-6th
Tuesday morning: Science Make it or Break it – for grades K-5th
Wednesday afternoon: Tumbling – for grades K-4th
Thursday morning: Nothing But Net Basketball – for grades K-6th
Friday morning: Chess – for grades K-6th
If minimum enrollment isn’t met, you will be contacted for alternatives.
RESOLVE TO GET INVOLVED IN 2025
Do you have a New Year's resolution to volunteer your time? Build relationships within the FHES community? The PTA needs volunteers like YOU to help with activities and events for the remainder of the school year, including:
- Staff volleyball game vs. Westgate ES (Friday, April 25th)
- Before and after school activities (3 sessions - winter, spring, fall)
- Field Day (Friday, June 6th)
- Marquee sign outside FHES (ongoing)
Check out this google form for more details and if you are interested, or have questions, please indicate "Yes" in the survey and we will reach out to you.
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