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January 9th, 2025
Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,
I hope your students and your families have been able to enjoy time to play, relax and connect during the winter vacation and recent snow days. We are eager and excited to return to our regular schedules and welcome students back to school soon. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the FHES custodial team for their efforts to clear snow and ice from our school grounds and the deep cleaning and preparations they have made to ensure our school building is ready to welcome students back to school.
Mark your calendars! We have several upcoming school events. Heritage and Traditions night will be on Wednesday, January 22nd from 5-7 pm in the FHES gym. See the message below about how you can be involved or join the event. The winter chorus, band and strings concert will be held at JMHS on Thursday, January 23rd at 7:00 pm. Come out to see our students share their talents of the big stage! Finally, please join us for the next (rescheduled) PTA meeting on Thursday, January 16th at 5:15 pm in the FHES library. We hope to see you there!
I am excited to share that Flint Hill ES will welcome four student teachers from Seoul National University in South Korea during the weeks of January 15th and 20th. These aspiring educators will be observing and assisting teachers in four classrooms at Flint Hill during this time and gaining valuable insights into the teaching methods and the vibrant learning environment that Flint Hill fosters. This unique opportunity not only benefits the interns, but also enriches our school community by providing different perspectives and fostering international educational exchange. The student teachers will be supervised by esteemed professors from their university, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for all involved.
With regards,
Mr. Montaquila, Principal
Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal
PTA Meeting on January 16 at 5:15pm (FHES Library)
Please note the earlier time @ 5:15pm. Get the inside scoop on what's happening at FHES! Principal Montaquila, the 4th grade team, and the special education team will be presenting! Come hear about the school’s progress, upcoming initiatives, and exciting developments within our FHES community. This is a great opportunity to stay informed about important school and PTA news, and have your voice heard in shaping the future of our school. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of the conversation and make a difference for our students. Can't make it in person, join by Zoom! Credentials below:
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81033885362
Meeting ID: 810 3388 5362.
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What makes your family unique? What traditions does your family have
that bring you together, bring you joy, and make you proud?
Flint Hill’s annual Heritage and Traditions Night welcomes YOU to come
share what makes your family special!
Please consider signing up to share a table display or demonstration on
our stage.
Sign up to share here!
The School Board approved plans for a new FHES playground at the December 5th School Board Meeting!
Removal of the current playground structures and installation of the new playground will begin later this spring and is expected to be completed before the end of the school year. While there will be a few weeks of construction at FHES, our students will continue to have access to our fields, blacktops and the recently completed futsal and basketball courts.
More information about the project can be found here.
Thank you to the FCPS School Board and FCPS Facilities for supporting this investment in resources for our school and community!
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We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. We are notified by safety and security if the temperatures get too low. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing (labeled with the name!), so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. On the majority of days, students will go outside for recess.
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.
If you need assistance getting cold weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and healthcare.
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We did it! FHES has surpassed the 250 lb goal for plastic collection and we still have more to tally. Please continue to gather your plastic items for donations and let's keep moving toward out 1000 lb goal in January!
 Plastic items that can be included in the challenge are detailed in the image below. Plastic collection bins are located in the main lobby.
Keep saving your plastic and bring your collections back to FHES in January!
Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program will open on Monday, January 13, 2025. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2024-25 school year.
Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting. Meetings are held at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program Registration page for a list of meetings by language offered.
Get more information on the DLI Program webpage and DLI Program Registration webpage.
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January 16th - PTA Meeting - FHES Library - 5:15 pm
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January 20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day/Inauguration Day (No School)
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January 22nd - Heritage & Traditions Night - 5:00-7:00 pm
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January 23rd - Winter Chorus/Band/Strings Concert at JMHS
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January 29th - Lunar New Year/Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)
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February 17th - Presidents' Day (No School)
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February 24th - 3-Hour Early Release
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Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when to keep your child at home.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that support can be provided if needed. Also, keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.
Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
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Good communication between home and school is vital to a successful school experience for each child. Questions relating to your child should be directed to the classroom teacher. All teachers have voice mail and an e-mail address. The school has a web page that links directly to each teacher’s e-mail.
Each year, FCPS produces a Handbook for its FCPS families. It contains valuable information you may need throughout the year, including calendars, services, and special programs, the instructional program, and information about starting school. Flint Hill Elementary has produced a handbook that includes some additional notes that are important for our school community.
Flint Hill Elementary Family Handbook
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You may wish to read FCPS messages in a language other than English. There are several ways you can receive or view our communications in a different language.
FCPS This Week is distributed in other languages to parents/guardians who have filled out the Home Language Survey form and selected a language supported by FCPS as their preferred language for communication. Home Language Survey forms are available in the following languages: Amharic | Arabic (العربية) | Chinese (中文) | Farsi (فارسی) | Korean (한국어) | Spanish (español) | Urdu (اردو) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).
Learn more about other communications that are translated.
Paperless Opt-Outs Available!
As a part of our ongoing efforts to streamline paper processes, parents can now select a number of opt-out’s electronically via ParentVUE. Once you have signed into your ParentVUE account, simply select the “Student Info” tab and click on “Edit Information.” You will find opt-out’s listed there. Parents that do not yet have a ParentVUE account will still be able to use paper forms for notification. If you need to set up your ParentVUE account, you can create one online via the FCPS ParentVUE Registration page.
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