A Message from our Administrators
Dear Hunt Valley Community,
Happy Friday! We wanted to thank everyone who came out to support our spellers at our 2nd annual Spelling Bee last Friday. We appreciate all the students, families, community members and our very own PTA for coordinating such a wonderful event. A huge shout out to Mrs. Trull for being the chair for the spelling bee and to our judges for volunteering to help!
Monday, March 10th is our next 3-hour early release Monday. Families received an eNotify confirming when their child(ren) will be dismissed from school. Please contact the main office with any updates.
We are looking forward to our Wellness Fair, on Thursday, March 13th. Please see information below and consider volunteering to help at the event.
Please see below for information about:
- SOL testing schedule
- Spring Picture Day, Monday, March 17th
- Ramadan
- Wellness Fair
- Kindergarten Orientation
- Purple Up! Day T-shirts (Last Day to Order!)
- VDH Immunization Packets for Rising 7th Graders
- Science, Technology and Arts Magnet Schools
- Immunizations
- Health Reminders
- Updating Emergency Contacts
- Varsity Tutors
- Yearbook Ordering Information
We hope that everyone has a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
Keieownna Hightower, Principal
Chrissy Gibbs, Assistant Principal
Eric Kopacz, Assistant Principal
 
 |
|
Mark Your Calendar
March 10--3-hour Early Release
March 13--Wellness Fair 6:00-7:30
March 31--Eid-al-Fitr, NO SCHOOL
April 1--Teacher Workday, NO SCHOOL
April 3--STEAM Fair
April 14-18--Spring Break
|
February 28- March 29 - Ramadan
Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact their child’s school regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
|
|
Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year, a time for spiritual discipline for Muslims, who believe it was during this month that God revealed the first verses of the Quran to Mohammed. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids.
For students who will be fasting and would like an alternate location during their lunch, one will be provided where they can engage socially with their peers. If your child will be fasting during this time, please reach out to your child's teacher so we can plan accordingly.
Student Fasting Meal Kits for March 7- March 28
Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day.Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits.
A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits please submit the first request form. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
Hunt Valley Wellness Fair Thursday, March 13th
Join us for our 3rd annual Wellness Fair on Thursday, March 13th from 6:00-7:30pm! Our community and school have partnered together to promote a balanced lifestyle focusing on fitness, mindfulness, and nutrition. Please click on the Sign-Up Link to volunteer. We look forward to celebrating wellness with you!
 
|
|
|
Purple-Up! Day T-Shirts Available for Purchase
|
|
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is gearing up to honor and celebrate its military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child and on Purple Up! Day!
Due to schools being out for spring break, Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. The color purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military.
FCPS Purple Up! t-shirts are available for purchase until Friday, March 7, 2025, through Custom Ink.
The shirts highlight our gratitude and appreciation for our over 13,500 military-connected students and their families. #PurpleUpFCPS!
For more information and/or to connect with FCPS resources, email us at militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
|
|
VDH Immunization Packets for Rising 7th Graders
As required by the Code of Virginia, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend public school. All students entering seventh grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older.
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older.
- A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents/guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with their child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. If your child does not have a health care provider, please visit the FCPS Immunizations Resource page to find out where to get an immunization.
Please review the Virginia Department of Health Information Packet for more information on rising 7th grade immunization requirements.
🧲 Learn About Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts.
Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration page.
Learn More About How Your Child Feels at School
The Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3-12 in March. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop the skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. This gives students a way to share how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who do not have a ParentVUE account. For more information, including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
Health Reminders ❤️🩹
Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department.
The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:
-
Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
-
Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
-
Clean frequently touched surfaces.
According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school.
During the winter months students have experienced dry skin and/or chapped lips. Students may bring to school and carry non-prescription lotion and chap stick for these symptoms.
Thank you for your support in keeping our school community healthy. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to reach out.
Make Sure Your Children Are Up-to-Date on Immunizations
Please make sure your child has all of their necessary immunizations. Remember, all students are required to be immunized against certain diseases to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of keeping children healthy!
Starting Monday, May 19, students who have not provided proof of immunization may not be allowed to attend school. You can check your child’s immunization status and submit updated immunization information by accessing SIS ParentVUE.
Please check with your healthcare provider to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations for the 2024-25 school year. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources. Be wise and immunize!
|
Returning to In-Person Work?
If you are no longer telecommuting, please make sure your emergency contact information is updated. You can update via ParentVue.
📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra learning resources. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DA5AF2EA6FECF8-51211530-cafeteria
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DA5AF2EA6FECF8-51771041-lunch
|
