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 Check out our enthusiastic square dancers in PE this week! Speaking of dancing...please join us at the annual Dance Around the World on Thursday evening at 6pm. Come celebrate our global community at Fort Hunt! See more information below about how you can volunteer to help out.
News from the Fox Den
February 7, 2025
A Message from Ms. Consolla
This Wednesday our PTA is hosting guest speakers on a topic that impacts many of us: anxiety in our children. I invite all families to join in this Zoom meeting on Wednesday evening at 6:30pm. Two professors/counselors from George Mason University will share how to recognize anxious behaviors and support your child. Look for a Zoom link emailed from the PTA.
If you still have not let us know your child's dismissal plans for our Early Release Monday on February 10th, there is still time. Please fill out this quick survey for each child in your family at Fort Hunt.
Finally, I invite all parents to be engaged in the FCPS budget process. Below is information about dates to provide input as well as links to documents.
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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Monday, February 10: Dismissal at 12:40pm
Please fill out the survey!
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 need parents to complete this survey for each child at Fort Hunt. Thank you!
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Valentines Day at Fort Hunt
Our SCA is sponsoring a Spirit Day on Friday, February 14: Show your love for Fort Hunt by wearing red, pink, white and/or something with hearts. If students choose to pass out Valentines, please make sure they have enough for the entire class. Teachers will set aside a couple of minutes at the end of class to distribute.
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Presidents Day Holiday: Monday, February 17
School will be closed for all staff & students on Monday, February 17 for Presidents Day. If you've never been up the road to visit George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, this is a good day to do so. Free admission is available to early arrivals.
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FCPS 2025-26 Budget
The Budget Breakdown
More than 85% of the budget is dedicated to instruction and reflects the needs of our community’s young people in response to the changing world around us. Budget priorities include providing competitive compensation for all employees, including a 7% salary increase for all staff. The majority of the budget increase is dedicated to that proposed 7% pay increase.
Our families want their children in high-quality schools with the best teachers who provide rigorous academic experiences. We must provide competitive compensation to attract and retain our outstanding educators, administrators, and other school-based and operational staff dedicated to the success of our students.
The proposed 7% salary increase would likely move FCPS to the highest starting salary for teachers with a master's degree among our neighboring counties and greatly improve our recruitment efforts amidst an ongoing teacher shortage. Visit the Budget webpage for more information.
The Budget Process
The Fairfax County School Board discussed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget at their work session on February 4. They discussed details regarding student enrollment and investments in students requiring additional support, market comparison data for surrounding school divisions, and an update on progress toward achieving the Baldrige Award for Performance Excellence. Baldrige is a framework used to assess and improve organizational performance across various sectors, including education.
The School Board also held a public hearing on the FY 2026 Proposed Budget on Tuesday, February 4, where they invited the community to share their feedback on the budget.
On Tuesday, February 18, the Fairfax County executive will present the county’s Advertised Budget, and the Fairfax County School Board will hold a work session on the FCPS FY 2026 Proposed Budget. View FCPS’ Budget Development Calendar.
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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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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, February 10 | 3-hour Early Release. Dismissal at 12:40pm
Wednesday, February 12 | PTA General Meeting on Zoom 6:30pm
Thursday, February 13| Dance Around the World: 6pm in the gym
Friday, February 14 | Spirit Day: Wear red, white, pink and/or hearts
Monday, February 17 | Presidents Day: No school for students & staff
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 at their amazing community events! There are many ways where you can share your voice, talents and time. Everyone working together makes this a great community. 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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