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 Our fourth graders are getting ready to start a writing piece and working on their planning steps.
News from the Fox Den
January 24, 2025
A Message from Ms. Consolla
It seems we are finally moving out of our intense cold snap. After a week of frigid mornings, temperatures are forecasted to ease a little in the upcoming week. At Fort Hunt, we adjusted our schedules on delayed opening days to prioritize core academic blocks and keep the pace of instruction moving forward. Thank you for continuing to make sure your children are in school on these delay days to ensure they are are staying on track with their peers.
Next week will mark the end of the second quarter of the 2025-26 school year, and we will officially be half way through the school year. Students will dismiss at their regular time on Tuesday, January 28 and Wednesday, January 29 will be a holiday for students while teachers complete progress reports. We will reopen on time on Thursday, January 30 to begin the 3rd quarter.
As always, thank you for your partnership with us in your child's education at Fort Hunt.
Jean
Jean Consolla, Principal
jtconsolla@fcps.edu
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No School on Wednesday
Please note that school will be closed for students on Wednesday, January 29th for a teacher workday. It's a day off in the middle of the week which might catch families off guard. This day is set aside for teachers to complete progress reports for second quarter which ends on Tuesday.
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Principal's Coffee: Wed, February 5 9:00-9:45am
I❤️Fort Hunt! is the theme of our first coffee with Ms. Consolla. Stop by the library on Wednesday, February 5 to hear updates about all the wonderful things happening at school, share questions and connect with other families. (And enjoy some sweet treats!)
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Monday, February 10-Dismissal at 12:30pm
Next month, we will have another 3-hour early dismissal day so that teachers can complete the state-mandated literacy trainings. Since it's been a few months, we will do another quick survey to find out your child's afterschool plan for that day.
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📈 Virginia’s Student Assessment Summary for Families
This month, families of students who took any Standards of Learning (SOL) test between school years 2015-16 and 2023-24 will receive a Student Assessment Summary Report. The report shows a student’s state percentile ranking for each test. This allows families to see how their child ranked compared to all Virginia students who took the same test that year.
Reports are available now in SIS ParentVUE Documents. They will be distributed by schools this month to students whose families do not have ParentVUE access. Learn how to access ParentVUE.
The report is intended to help families reflect on how their child performed across all tested subjects over the years. Our schools and staff are committed to working with families to support every student to succeed at their highest potential. Learn more about student assessments in FCPS.
🧥 Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. We monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education. The decision to go out for recess is one made by the principal at each school and can change throughout the day as conditions change.
Visit Fairfax County’s website for Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Antoine Pierce, at apierce@fcps.edu. You may also contact 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 health care.
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A New Way to Check the Lost & Found
Our rack is overflowing with jackets and coats. But it's now organized by COLOR! This makes it easier to locate a missing item. We know that parents may not be able to get to the cafeteria to check it. If you know the color, brand, size of the missing jacket, you can email the description to Ms.Consolla at jtconsolla@fcps.edu, and she'll check for you and/or send a photo.
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Dual Language Immersion Lottery: Information meeting this coming Monday
Registration for the countywide lottery for FCPS’ 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 2025-26 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 held at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program Registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. The Fort Hunt meeting will be on Monday, January 27 at 6:30pm.
Get more information on the DLI Program webpage and the DLI Program Registration webpage. Thank you for spreading the word to friends and neighbors who may be interested in registering their rising kindergarten student. As a reminder, families do not have to live inside a school's boundary to participate in an immersion program as it is determined by lottery.
Boundary Change Meetings: Attend Virtually
The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received. If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in a virtual meeting:
- 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.
All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please 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.
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What's For Lunch?
If you're looking for what's on the menu, visit the menu here . More information about meals in FCPS can be found here. Families can add money to their child's account at My School Bucks.
Families may join their child for lunch on Fridays. You can read about it in our handbook.
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Important Times
Arrive on campus: 8:30am
Kiss & Ride: 8:35-8:55am
Doors Open: 8:35am Tardy Bell: 8:55am
Dismissal Bell: 3:40pm
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Important Dates
Monday, January 27 | Immersion information meeting for rising kindergarten & Grade 1 families 6:30pm (for families not already enrolled in immersion)
Tuesday, January 28 | End of Quarter 2
Wednesday, January 29 | Teacher Workday. NO school for students
Friday, January 31 | BINGO Night 6:00pm in the gym
Tuesday, February 4 | Progress Reports available in ParentVUE (paper copy goes home on Wednesday)
Wednesday, February 5 | Principals Coffee 9:00am library
Monday, February 10 | 3-hour Early Release. Dismissal at 12:30pm
Thursday, February 13| Dance Around the World 6pm in the gym
You can access the full 2024-2025 calendar here.
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Get Involved with your PTA
Consider becoming a member of the Parent Teacher Association at Fort Hunt. It's a great way to connect with other parents, learn about how to support your child and to have fun! There are many ways where you can share your voice, talents and time. Check out the PTA website for more information.
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Parent/Guardian Handbook
Do you have questions about attendance or food/drink at school or what students can wear? If so, please check out our Parent/Guardian Handbook on our Fort Hunt website. It's available with translations. Click here to access it. Of course, if you have a question about a situation that is not listed, reach out to your child's teacher or an administrator.
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Your Partners in Education
We are honored to work with your family this year and will work everyday to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for your child. We can't do it alone. Please contact us when there is a question or concern, especially related to bullying. As a parent, you will often hear about something before staff might. Thank you for all your support.
Jean Consolla, Principal
jtconsolla@fcps.edu
Patty Settel, Assistant Principal
pasettel@fcps.edu
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