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 This week, over 100 students participated in the local track meet sponsored by Running is Elementary. Our Fleet Foxes ran in a variety of heats after training with student athletes from West Potomac HS. Way to go!
News from the Fox Den
May 23, 2025
A Message from Ms. Consolla
Beginning next school year, we will be expanding the ways that parents can volunteer here at Fort Hunt. I'd like to extend an invitation for parents to join me in working group to develop expectations and parameters for what volunteering at Fort Hunt looks like. I would like to start on Monday, June 16 and then set any follow-up dates with the group. If you're interested, please let me know through this quick form.
School will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day. Best wishes for safe and relaxing long weekend for your family. We will see everyone back at Fort Hunt on Tuesday, May 27 at 8:30am.
As always, thank you for your partnership with us in your child's education at Fort Hunt.
Jean
Jean Consolla, Principal
jtconsolla@fcps.edu
Limited Early Release Days Continue Next Year
During a report to the School Board this month, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid announced plans to continue limited early release days in elementary schools and shift them to Wednesdays for the 2025-26 school year. This plan is based on recommendations from the Early Release Steering Committee. The committee includes parents, caregivers, school-based staff, and central office personnel. Read more about the reasons for early release and the proposed early release dates.
The first early release Wednesday will be September 10 at 12:40pm.
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Music Concerts: Save the Dates
Our Strings Concert will be held on Tuesday, June 3 at 6pm.
Our Band & Chorus Concert will be held on Wednesday June 4 at 6:00pm.
Thank you to all families for supporting our music program at Fort Hunt.
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Library Books Due Wednesday, May 28
We're looking for any and all library books that might be hiding under a bed or couch or in a backpack or in that secret fort built in the closet. Please drop them in the return bin as soon as you find them.
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Medication Pick-up
The last day of school is around the corner. Please plan accordingly to pick up your student’s medications! All medication must be collected by the parent/guardian no later than 1:30pm on Wednesday June 11, 2025. Any medications left in the health room after that time will be destroyed.
If your student is enrolled in an FCPS sponsored summer program, the existing medication authorization forms may be used for those programs. Note that it is parent/guardian's responsibility to pick up the paperwork/med and transport to summer site.
If you have any questions, please contact our Public Health Nurse Ms. Nikki Somerville at nsomerville@fcps.edu or call the Fort Hunt office at 703-619-2600.
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Plastic Recycling is Here!
Our Garden Club is sponsoring a bench for Fort Hunt through the collection of plastic bags. You can help!
Deposit clean and dry plastic wrap in the designated bins outside of the library by the front entrance.
Only certain items are eligible: grocery bags, produce bags, Ziploc bags, cereal box liners, bread bags, newspaper sleeves, plastic mailers, bubble wrap, and dry cleaning bags, etc. For more information about what's acceptable, click here:
Acceptable Plastic Bag Items
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Sixth Graders: We Have a Camp for You!
Registration for the Eastern Fairfax Values in Prevention summer camp is open! This camp serves rising 7th and 8th grade (2025 - 2026 school year) students who reside in the Sandburg, Hayfield, Key, Twain, and Whitman Middle School boundaries.
V.I.P. Summer Camp Registration Link - Eastern Fairfax
What are your rising 7th & 8th graders doing this summer?
Like you, we believe your child is a very important person and deserves a summer experience that is safe and full of fitness, friends, fun and enrichment. FCPS and Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (DNCS) have teamed up to offer a 5-week camp for rising 7th and 8th graders in the Eastern Fairfax area. Campers will have a great time participating in sports, games, fitness, art, and STEM activities in a safe environment. The program is led by FCPS After-School Program staff and DNCS Teen/Community Center Staff.
Details:
- Dates - Tuesday, July 1st - Thursday, July 31st
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Site opens at 8:00 AM for drop off)
- Location: Walt Whitman Middle School, 2500 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306
- Bus Transportation will be provided from local neighborhood schools
- Cost: $100* for all 5 weeks (*this does not include field trips)
Contact our Sandburg MS After-School Program Specialist for more information: Jamaal Carter JLCarter3@fcps.edu
Sixth Graders: We Have Required Immunizations for You!
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.
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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. Students may not contact parents through their personal cell phones/smart watches to be picked up.
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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Lost & Found: Items Will Be Donated at the End of Next Week
The Lost & Found is busting at the seams! Coats, jackets, sweatshirts, water bottles and more have been forgotten thanks to the warm weather, but they all miss their owners. Please take a moment to check it out or send your students to look for missing items! Thank you to our staff for keeping it neat and organized!
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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, May 28 | School Closed for Memorial Day
Tuesday, June 3 | Strings Concert 6pm
Wednesday, June 4 | Band & Chorus Concert 6pm
Monday, June 9 | Field Day & End of Year Picnic Lunch
Tuesday, June 10 | Grade 6 Promotion Ceremony 10:00am
Wednesday, June 11 | Last Day of School Talent Show & 1:40pm dismissal
You can access the full 2024-2025 calendar here.
Important Dates for 2025-26
Thursday, August 14 | Class assignments emailed to families
Thursday, August 14 | Kindergarten Class visits 3:30-4:15pm
Friday, August 15 | Open House & Supply Drop-off 9-10am
Monday, August 18 | First Day of School
Friday, August 29 & Monday, Sept 1 | No School
Wednesday, September 10 | Early Release Dismissal at 12:40pm
You can access the full 2025-26 calendar here. Days that are shaded pink or blue are holidays for students. Orange days are NOT school holidays.
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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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