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 Summer has begun! Construction began this week to create a new entrance to our library and install a second set of doors in our vestibule. The image above shows the current entrance to our library. The doors and glass cabinets are gone. It will be closed completely, and a new entrance is being constructed from the big hallway across from the cafeteria.
News from the Fox Den
Summer 2025
A Message from Ms. Consolla
Happy First Day of Summer! Classrooms are packed up, and teachers have left for their summer break. Except for the sounds of construction (see photo above), Fort Hunt is a very quiet place. Thank you to the 15 parents who joined me on Monday to discuss ways to we can set up ways for volunteers to support the important work here. Next steps include creating procedures and expectations. Stay tuned for important updates.
Our office will have limited hours through July. We'll be open 9am-12noon. The construction in the front entrance area will take another couple of weeks. If we need to block the entrance, we'll post directions about where to enter.
As always, thank you for your partnership with us in your child's education at Fort Hunt. Have a safe and relaxing summer!
Jean
Jean Consolla, Principal
jtconsolla@fcps.edu
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School Supplies for the 2025-26 School Year
You can find a list of the supplies on our website here. We've made one list that includes all grade levels and photos of items to help families. As always, please let us know if you need assistance.
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Limited Early Release Days Continue Next Year
Early release Wednesdays will start in mid-September 2025. Each elementary school will have a total of eight early release days throughout the school year, which is about one per month. Lunch will be provided on early release Wednesdays. Students will be dismissed THREE hours early at 12:40 p.m.
Fort Hunt ES early release days:
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September 17
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October 15
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November 19
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December 17
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February 25
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March 25
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April 29
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May 20
Early release Wednesdays will replace the early release Mondays that we had this school year. Please start to think about and plan childcare arrangements. We will again offer student supervision until 3:40 p.m. for families who have childcare hardships. Students will not be provided with extra instruction during this time. More information regarding student supervision will be shared next year.
Detailed information regarding FCPS early release Wednesdays may be found here.
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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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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 for 2025-26
Thursday, August 14 | Class assignments emailed to families
Thursday, August 14 | NEW TIME Kindergarten Class visits 3:00-3:45pm
Friday, August 15 | Open House & Supply Drop-off 9:00-10:00am
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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