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 Access to a robust arts program is one of the many reasons Fort Hunt is such a great school. During their clay unit, students not only have to create a piece using the skills taught, but then they have the challenge of selecting glaze colors that will look very different once they've been fired in our kiln.
News from the Fox Den
March 7, 2025
A Message from Ms. Consolla
As the weather is getting warmer, I'm noticing that more students are arriving well before the 8:35am opening of school. As a reminder, students should not be exiting cars in Kiss & Ride or dropped off before 8:35am. There is no supervision by staff before 8:35am, and we want all students to be safe.
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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Early Release This Monday, March 10
We will have our next 12:40pm dismissal on Monday, March 10. This is to provide time for teachers to complete their state-mandated literacy training. We will not be surveying families and will follow the same dismissal plan from February 10. If you are not sure how your child is going home or if you have a change, please contact our office right away on Monday morning at 703-619-2600.Thank you!
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Save the Date: Kindergarten Orientation Wed, April 2 4pm
If you have a child who will be turning 5 by September 30, please join us on Wednesday, April 2 at 4pm to learn about our kindergarten program and next steps for registration. This event is for both the parent and the rising kindergarten student. Please share with neighbors.
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 Spirit Fridays Are Here!
We are officially in that long stretch of the year where cold, rain and mud can drag us down. As a fun way to end each week, our SCA is sponsoring Spirit Fridays between now and Spring Break. Students will find posters throughout the school and hear announcements on the morning news show. Check out the list below. Enjoy!
- March 14: Twin/Triplet/Squad Day
- March 21: Pajama Day
- March 28: Sports Day
- April 4: Mismatch Day
- April 11: Pajama Day
Other themed days:
Monday, March 17: Wear Green for St. Patrick's Day
Wednesday, April 2: Wear Blue for Autism Awareness Day
Wednesday, April 9: Wear Purple for Month of the Military Child
Attendance Matters - Even Tardiness
We are seeing an increase in the number of students with unexcused tardies. At Fort Hunt, students are expected to be inside by 8:55am. Some effects of being late to school include:
- Missing out on important learning: It's like walking in late to a movie and you're confused about what the plot is.
- Embarrassment
- Disrupting the learning of the rest of the class
- Receiving fewer hours of instruction
- Establishing bad punctuality habits
- Negatively impacting future work ethic and employment opportunities
Thank you for working to ensure your child is at school before 8:55am.
Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new, first-time waiver allowing students fasting for Ramadan during the school day from February 28 to March 28, 2025, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home. Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. If a student purchases breakfast or lunch at school, they cannot pick up a kit that day. Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—adults cannot collect them. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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March 10, 2025, for the week of March 17, 2025
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March 17, 2025, for the week of March 24, 2025
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
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No Cell Phone/Smart Watches Policy
Just a reminder that students may not use their cell phones / smart watches during school hours. Devices should either be in "airplane" mode or turned off during the hours of 8:55 a.m. and 3:40 p.m. Students should not be texting their parents and/or friends during the school day. We ask that parents also not text or call their child during the school day.
In case of illness, students need to be seen in the health room and the health room aide or public health nurse will call you if your child needs to be taken home.
If you need to reach your child during the school day, please contact the main office at 703-619-2600 who will send your message to your child.
Review FCPS policy by grade level here.
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Yearbooks are on Sale Now
Mr. Green has been working hard on putting together a wonderful yearbook for Fort Hunt. Order yours today! You can order online using the school yearbook ID code: 14445624. Yearbooks are $18 each. The deadline to order a yearbook is April 11th.
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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.
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, March 10 | 3-hour Early Release at 12:40pm
Friday, March 28 | End of Quarter 3
Monday, March 31 | School closed for all staff & students Eid-al-Fitr holiday
Wednesday, April 2 | Kindergarten Orientation 4:00pm
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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