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Thank you to our safety patrols for helping our youngest students every day!
Calendar Reminders
- October 13th - No School for Students (Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Staff Development Day)
- October 15th - 3 Hour Early Release (12:05 pm dismissal)
- October 20th - No School (Cultural Observance- Diwali)
- October 22nd - Full Time AAP Referral Information Session 5:30-6:30pm
- October 28th - Parent Coffee- Attendance/Get to Know Your School Network 8:30-9:45am
- October 31st - End of Quarter (2- Hour Early Release)
🍽️ No-Cost Meals Available for Students on October 13 at Hollin Meadows
We’re excited to share that our school will be offering lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on Monday, October 13. As a reminder, all FCPS schools will be closed for students on October 13 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Here’s what you need to know:
- Lunch and a snack will be served together from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Meals must be eaten on site at participating schools.
- Only children 18 and under may receive meals.
- Each child may receive one lunch and one snack.
We are proud to support our students’ health and well-being, even on days when school is not in session. We hope that many of our families will take advantage of this opportunity. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800.
⭐ HMES Advanced Academics Program News and Announcements
Families who are NEW to FCPS this year who want to refer their 3rd – 6th grader for screening for AAP Full Time services must submit their applications by October 15th. Here is a link to the application. If families need assistance in completing forms, please reach out to our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Teresa Johnson (ttjohnson1@fcps.edu) or our Parent Liaison, Rubia Rodriguez (rmrodriguez@fcps.edu).
For families who are considering referring their child for the Full Time AAP Spring Screening (due Dec. 15), there will be an Information Session on October 22nd at 5:30 – 6:30 PM for ALL 2nd grade parents and parents of 3rd – 6th graders who are not identified. Interpreters will be available.
Contact our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Teresa Johnson (ttjohnson1@fcps.edu) if you have any questions about the AAP screening process. You may also visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) webpage for additional information.
🎂 HMES Birthday Celebration Policy
We love celebrating birthdays! Families may send in one packaged, store-bought item that is allergy friendly. Please drop off the treat in the front office. The celebration will take place at the end of the day. While we love our families, birthday celebrations at Hollin Meadows are for the students only.
💻 All Families Opted in to Lightspeed Student Online Activity Report
FCPS provides families with a free service that allows parents and caregivers a way to stay informed about their child's online activity on any FCPS device. Starting Sunday, October 12, all parents and guardians who have access to student records in SIS ParentVUE will be automatically enrolled to receive a weekly Lightspeed Student Online Activity Report.
This report provides a summary of the websites your child visited during the previous week and is delivered every Sunday to your email directly from Lightspeed, our internet content filter.
Each weekly report also includes a link to register for the Lightspeed Parent Portal, which provides more detailed browsing information. This portal also gives you the ability to pause internet access on your child’s FCPS laptop during non-school hours, such as dinner or bedtime.
Visit the Lightspeed Parent Report page for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.
📍 October Community Boundary Review Meetings
FCPS’ October community boundary review meetings will begin on Monday, October 13. Each of the 12 meetings will focus on two pyramids. Our area will be covered at the meeting on Saturday, October 25, 9:30 to 11 a.m., at Sandburg Middle School, in person or virtual. Register by clicking “in person” or “virtual,” based on how you would like to participate.
At the meeting, the consultant will present the latest draft boundary map (Scenario 4) and potential changes specific to our pyramid and the Mount Vernon Pyramid. Participants will also be invited to ask questions.
If you are unable to attend the meeting for our pyramid, you are welcome to attend any meeting that is convenient. View the full list of October boundary meetings.
Visit the Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information.
📵 When Cell Phones Are Down, Learning and Engagement Are Up: Help Keep Our Schools Phone-Free
Cell phones can significantly impact academic performance — research has shown that it takes students 10 minutes or more to shift their focus back to learning after being interrupted by a single cell phone notification! You can help keep our schools phone-free (and your child focused on learning) by:
- Reminding your child about FCPS’ cell phone policy and telling them why you support it.
- Contacting your school’s front office (rather than your child directly) if there is a family emergency during the school day.
- Contacting your child about non-urgent matters before or after the school day.
- Waiting to respond to non-urgent texts from your child until the school day is over.
Learn more about FCPS’ cell phone and personal device policy. Also, view our Media Balance and Well-Being Toolkit for resources to help your child maintain a healthy and balanced relationship with technology at home.
🏗️ FCPS Buildings Benefit All Community Members
In addition to our students and teachers, we estimate millions of visits by students and community members to Fairfax County schools through more than 500,000 events. Most of the public meeting and recreational facilities available in the county are FCPS facilities.
FCPS works with the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services and with the Fairfax County Park Authority to ensure that school facilities and athletic fields are available to the public after school hours.
The 2025 Bond Referendum will be on the ballot in November. Vote on Tuesday, November 4. Learn more about registering to vote and make a voting plan.
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