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 A Message from Principal Crews
Dear Hollin Meadows Families,
We started another busy and productive week here at Hollin Meadows! Thank you to our students, staff, and families for the energy and support you bring to our school community each day.
I have noticed that some families are not following our Kiss and Ride drop off and pick up procedures at arrival and dismissal. Please remember to not park on Nordok Place and have students cross the street. It is unsafe and we have staff at Kiss and Ride who can support our students when they get out of the car to walk on the side walk safely to enter the school building.
As we head into the week, please continue reading at home with your child. Even a few minutes of reading each evening helps build strong habits and supports their learning at school.
We are also continuing to reinforce our Hornet student expectations: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe. Your support in reteaching and discussing these expectations at home helps our students practice them every day.
Thank you for partnering with us to help our Hornets grow and succeed!
Proud Principal,
Jasibi Crews
HMES Reading Month Continues!
🌟March 16 to 19: Read with an Author and Masked Reader Week
Our visit from author Sue Fliess will be rescheduled due to the unexpected FCPS closure for weather. Click here to learn more about author Sue Fliess. We will also have masked reader on the morning news. 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!
Hollin Meadows’ AAP and AVID Family Coffee and Information Session
March 26 from 8:30 to 9:30 am in the cafeteria
Join us for an introduction to the AVID program and learn about the Hollin Meadows AVID Elementary initiatives from Mrs. Ullmann, AVID sponsor and HMES Literacy Specialist. Plus, hear directly from students about their goals and organizational strategies.
You will learn about FCPS AAP Initiatives and the Cluster Model for Local AAP Programs from our Advanced Academic Teacher, Mrs. Johnson.
Come connect with other families! Light refreshments will be served and interpreters will be available. There will be a question and answer session at the end of the meeting.
VIP Camp Registration for Rising 7th Graders (Current 6th Graders)
The wait is almost over! Registration for the 2026 Eastern Fairfax Values in Prevention (VIP) Camp opens next Tuesday, March 17 at 6 p.m.
While you wait, learn about the fun, safe, and engaging summer experience designed just for Fairfax County Middle School students:
https://www.fcps.edu/get-involved/activities/middle-school-student-activities/vip-summer-camp
Don’t hesitate to reach out to the Sandburg Middle School After-School Program Specialist, Jamaal Carter, at JLCarter3@fcps.edu if you have any questions or would like to learn more!
Important Dates
- March 20: No school for students and staff (Eid al-Fitr)
- March 24: 5th Grade Field trip to Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
- March 25: Early Release Wednesday 12:05 pm dismissal
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March 26: AVID/AAP Family Coffee (8:30 - 9:30 am)
- March 26: PTA Meeting (5:00 to 5:30 pm)
- March 26: Multicultural Fair (5:30 to 7:00 pm)
- March 27: Last day of Quarter 3: 1:05 pm dismissal
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March 30 - Friday, April 3: No school (Spring Break)
- April 6: No School (Teacher Workday)
- April 9: HMES Kindergarten Orientation
April Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
County Seeking Budget Input
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. They are currently reviewing the county’s 2027 Fiscal Year Advertised Budget and are considering possible adjustments before the final county budget is adopted in May. Provide the county with feedback on how you would like your tax dollars spent by completing this survey.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
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 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.
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. 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
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, 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.
Phones Off, Learning On
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students focus, learn, and engage. When students put their phones away, they have more face-to-face interactions with their peers and teachers and more opportunities to develop resilience and problem-solving skills. Please remind your child that:
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Cell phones and personal devices (earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell).
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Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
If you need to contact your child during the school day, please call our front office at 703-718-8300. Visit our cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.
Family Engagement Survey to Open March 9
FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open through Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.
La Encuesta sobre la Participación Familiar Abrirá el 9 de Marzo
En FCPS estaremos enviando nuestra tercera Encuesta sobre la Participación Familiar, la cual estará disponible a partir del lunes 9 de marzo y hasta el lunes 23 de marzo. Su opinión es muy importante para ayudarnos a reconocer, entender, respetar y enfrentar mejor las fortalezas y necesidades de las familias de nuestras escuelas.
Los temas en la encuesta incluyen:
- Ambiente acogedor.
- Comunicación.
- Éxito estudiantil.
- Activismo.
- Asociaciones entre la familia y la escuela.
- Asociaciones con la comunidad.
La encuesta estará disponible en Inglés, Amárico, Árabe, Chino, Farsi, Coreano, Pastún, Español, Urdu y Vietnamita.
Los padres y tutores recibirán la encuesta enviada por FCPS vía email, el 9 de marzo. El link de la encuesta también será publicado en la página web de FCPS. Encuestas impresas estarán disponibles en cada escuela. Por favor, manténgase al tanto para que reciba más información.
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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