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Young Scholars in Grades 5 and 6 visited the Thinkabit Lab at Bucknell Elementary School. Click here to learn more about the Thinkabit Lab.
A Message from Principal Crews
As we wrap up an incredible week of celebration, I want to once again congratulate our February Hornets of the Month! Throughout the month, these students consistently demonstrated what it means to be leaders at Hollin Meadows Elementary by showing respect, responsibility, and safety in all that they do.
We are so proud of the positive choices they make each day and the example they set for their classmates. Their commitment to our school values helps make Hollin Meadows a place where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive.
As we turn the calendar to March, we are excited to kick off Reading Month! We can’t wait to celebrate the joy of reading all month long. Next week is Read Across America Week, and we have so many fun activities planned to promote literacy and a love of books. Please be sure to check out the details about our spirit days and special events so your child can join in the fun!
Thank you to our teachers, staff, and especially Ms.Tucker our Librarian for recognizing and nurturing these important character traits, and thank you to our families for your continued partnership and support. Together, we are growing outstanding Hornets—both in character and in learning.
Have a wonderful weekend, and keep buzzing with pride!
Warmly,
Principal Jasibi Crews
Hollin Meadows Elementary School
Important Dates
- Mar. 2 to 6: Read Across America Spirit Week
- Mar. 5: Quarter 3 Interims Distributed to Families
- Mar. 5: Spring Picture Day
- Mar. 11: Grade 5 Integrated Reading and Writing (IRW) SOL
- Mar. 13: Pre-K Family Meeting
Read Across America Spirit Week
Monday, March 2: Protagonist and Antagonist Day
- Dress like a good character or an evil character in a story! Remember: no face paint or weapon-like accessories.
Tuesday, March 3: Setting the Scene Day
- Dress for a setting (beach, bedtime, time in history, future, etc)
Wednesday, March 4: Plot Twists and Conflicts Day
- Wear wacky or tacky clothes, wear clothing inside out, crazy hair, or hat day!
Thursday, March 5: Literally Literal Day (also School Picture Day)
- Dress like the star that you are! Don't forget that it’s also spring picture day!
Friday, March 6: Theme or Genre Day
- Dress in HM colors for HMES Hornets-Sharp Minds, Great Books!
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Or dress in a genre (sports, mystery, fantasy, etc) or theme (bravery, friendship, kindness, etc.)!
HMES Reading Month Events
March 2 to 6: Read Across America Spirit Week
March 9 to 13: Read with a Buddy Week
Classes will buddy up and read together.
March 16 to 19: Read with an Author and Masked Reader Week
Author Sue Fliess visits the school on Monday, March 16. Masked Readers will be on morning news to share their favorite book. Who is behind the mask?
March 23 to 27: Read Around and About the World Week
Multicultural Parade on Thursday, March 26th (time of parade to be shared later). Students and staff are encouraged to wear traditional clothing or carry a flag, book, or something related to their family's native country.
All of March: Throughout the month, students will participate in March Madness voting on nonfiction genres. Students can also have their photo taken in the library holding their favorite book or, for primary students, a book that they read all by themselves!
Kindergarten Orientation for 2026–2027 School Year
Families of rising kindergarteners are warmly invited to attend our Kindergarten Orientation for the 2026–2027 school year! This special event will take place on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 4:00–5:00 p.m.
During the orientation, families will:
- Tour our kindergarten classrooms
- Learn important information about the upcoming school year
- Meet other kindergarten families
Please enter through the main lobby upon arrival.
We are excited to welcome our newest students and their families to our school community and look forward to helping you prepare for a successful start to kindergarten.
We can’t wait to meet our Class of 2026–2027 kindergarten families!
Orientación de Kindergarten 2026–2027
¡Les invitamos cordialmente a nuestra Orientación de Kindergarten para el año escolar 2026–2027! El evento se llevará a cabo el jueves 9 de abril de 2026, de 4:00 a 5:00 p.m.
Durante la orientación, las familias podrán:
- Recorrer nuestras aulas de jardín de infantes
- Aprender información importante para el próximo año escolar
- Conoce otras familias de kindergarten
Por favor, entren por el vestíbulo principal al llegar.
¡Esperamos verles y dar la bienvenida a nuestras nuevas familias de kindergarten!
HMES Yearbooks – On Sale Now!
Don’t miss out on this year’s HMES Yearbook! Take advantage of our Early Bird Price of $20 through March 6. After March 6, the price will increase to $25, so be sure to order yours today!
To purchase, scan the QR code on the flyer or visit https://ybpay.lifetouch.com and use Yearbook ID: 15343326.
Order yours today and capture the memories!
¡Anuarios HMES – A la venta ahora!
¡No pierda la oportunidad de adquirir el anuario de HMES! Aproveche el precio de reserva anticipada de $20 hasta el 6 de marzo. Después del 6 de marzo, el precio subirá a $25, así que ¡haga su pedido hoy mismo!
Para comprar, escanee el código QR en el volante o visite https://ybpay.lifetouch.com y use el ID del anuario: 15343326.
¡Pida el suyo hoy y conserve los recuerdos del año!
Plastic Bottle Top Collection
We are still collecting clean and dry plastic bottle caps and lids for our new Hollin Meadows mural!
Examples of acceptable caps and lids:
Milk, water, juice, and sports drink tops
Laundry detergent tops
Coffee tin lids
Please send in more bottle caps for our mural!
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Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 3, at Waples Mill Elementary School.
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
Conversaciones con la Comunidad: Comparta su Opinión con la Dra. Reid
Siendo una líder que sabe escuchar, la Dra. Reid considera muy importante conectarse e involucrarse con miembros de la comunidad en toda la división escolar. Sus reuniones Conversaciones con la Comunidad representan oportunidades para que comparta sus ideas y opiniones y para que haga las preguntas que tenga. Los eventos se realizarán en estas fechas, durante la primavera (de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m. a menos se notifiquen cambios):
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Martes, 3 de marzo, en la Escuela Primaria Waples Mill.
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Martes, 17 de marzo, de 6:45 a 7:45 p.m., en la Escuela Primaria Glen Forest.
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Lunes, 23 de marzo, en la Escuela Primaria Ravensworth.
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Lunes, 13 de abril, en la Escuela Primaria Belle View.
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Lunes, 20 de abril, en la Escuela Primaria Westgate.
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Miércoles, 22 de abril, en la Escuela Primaria Crestwood.
Se ofrecerán servicios de Cuidado de Niños y de Traducción. Estos eventos están abiertos para todas las personas. Visite la página de participación comunitaria de la superintendente para que encuentre la información más reciente.
Celebrating the Power of School Breakfast
Multiple studies show that school breakfast is important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Also, students who eat school breakfast consume more fruit and fiber than their peers.
This National School Breakfast Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Would you like to know what’s for breakfast? View Nutrition Services’ printable menus.
Celebrando el Poder del Desayuno Escolar
Múltiples estudios han demostrado que el desayuno escolar es importante para la salud general de los estudiantes, para mejorar sus dietas y para combatir la inseguridad alimentaria. Los estudiantes que desayunan en la escuela consumen más frutas y fibra que los que no lo hacen.
Esta Semana Nacional del Desayuno Escolar, los Servicios de Alimentación y Nutrición de FCPS (FNS, por sus siglas en inglés) quiere recordarles a las familias, que ellos se dedican a ofrecer comidas que son sabrosas, saludables, sostenibles y enfocadas en los propios estudiantes. En respuesta a sugerencias de los estudiantes, este año se han lanzado nuevas cómidas.
¿Quiere saber qué hay para desayunar hoy? Los Servicios de Nutrición tiene disponibles menús imprimibles.
 Pre-K and Early Head Start Programs
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors, ages 6 weeks to 4 years, living in Fairfax County.
- Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children who will be 3 years old by September 30 of the same year.
- Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from pregnancy to 2 years old.
Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Space is limited and provided based on need, not on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications are accepted online, by email, by mail, or in person at the program office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
Programas para Pre-K y de Atención Integral para la Primera Infancia
Los programas para Pre-K y de Atención Integral para la Primera Infancia proveen experiencias educativas tempranas de alta calidad a niños que califiquen para ellos, que enfrenten factores de riesgos económicos y educacionales, que estén entre las edades de 6 semanas a 4 años, y que vivan en el Condado de Fairfax.
- Los programas para Pre-K priorizan aquellos solicitantes de 4 años de edad, pero también acepta solicitudes para niños que cumplan 3 años antes del 30 de septiembre del mismo año.
- Los programas de Atención Integral para la Primera Infancia están ubicados en tres escuelas primarias; Clearview, Crestwood y Dogwood, y acepta solicitudes de cupo desde el embarazo y hasta los 2 años de edad.
Animamos a las familias a solicitar cupos lo más pronto posible; el espacio es limitado y se otorga basado en el nivel de necesidad, no en el orden de llegada.
Las solicitudes se aceptan de forma online, por email, por correo, o en persona en la oficina del programa en la dirección 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
Si tiene preguntas acerca del proceso de solicitud o sobre el estatus del suyo, por favor llame en inglés al 703-208-7900, o en español al 703-208-7901.
FCPS Family Academy
The FCPS Family Academy offers in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. Click on the link to browse the available options.
The Hollin Meadows Leadership Team
The Hollin Meadows team is dedicated to making our school a safe and supportive place to learn for your child. We know that the best results come from families and our school team working together. Since you often hear about your child’s day-to-day experiences before we do, please reach out with questions or concerns that you may have.
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Principal Jasibi Crews is our school leader. She is available for questions and concerns by email at jcrews1@fcps.edu.
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Assistant Principal Francesca Gilley (flgilley@fcps.edu) is the team leader for Pre-kindergarten, Grade 2, Grade 4, and Grade 6.
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Assistant Principal Daniel Seidenberg (dpseidenberg@fcps.edu) is the team leader for Grade 1, Grade 3, and Grade 5.
AP Gilley and AP Seidenberg both work with the Kindergarten team.
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Hollin Meadows Important Times
Arrive on campus: 8:00 am
Doors Open: 8:05 am
Tardy Bell: 8:20 am
Dismissal Bell: 3:05 pm
Main Office Hours: 7:45 am to 4:00 pm
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FCPS Cares
FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the good work of our Hollin Meadows staff members.
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Quick Links
Hollin Meadows Attendance Information
FCPS Breakfast and Lunch Menus
FCPS Calendars
FCPS Family Resource Center (FRC)
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