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March 12th, 2026
Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,
This week at Flint Hill there were lots of learning opportunities to celebrate. In 6th grade, students in Mrs. Pacitti's class were discussing phonics and spelling before annotating a reading passage. In 5th grade, Ms. Grzankowski's students were seeking common denominators while adding and subtracting mixed numbers. In FLES, 4th grade students are busy making connections with our Global Classroom Partner school with Sra. Diaz. Last week, students in PE shared their dance routines with Ms. Garner and Ms. Anderson. Be sure to ask your students what work they are proud of this year!
Mark your calendars for Kindergarten orientation! This year, the orientation will be held on Wednesday, April 22nd at 1:45 pm. If you or a neighbor have new students who will attend FHES next year, please begin the registration process soon so that we can be prepared for instructional staffing.
DATE CHANGE: Heritage & Traditions Night is back! Join us on March 24th from 5-7 pm for an evening of sharing that will celebrate what makes all of our families unique. Event details and a link to sign-up is in the message below.
The PTA Spring Jam and Silent Auction is scheduled for Saturday, March 21st from 7:00 - 10:00 pm. This is an evening, parents-only event at Jammin' Java and will be a fun time to connect with other families. Auction items including gift baskets, school experiences and fun items will be offered as well.Tickets are on sale now. We hope to see you there!
Kindly,
Mr. Montaquila, Principal
Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal
Tuesday, March 24th, 5-7PM (Free Event)
What makes your family unique? What traditions bring you together, spark joy, and make you proud? At Flint Hill, we believe every family has meaningful stories, customs, foods, celebrations, and experiences that shape who they are, and we can’t wait to learn about yours!
Heritage & Traditions Night is a special opportunity to celebrate the rich diversity of our FHES community. We invite you to share the threads that connect your family, whether through cultural traditions, holidays, music, clothing, recipes, languages, or family rituals. We’re looking forward to a wonderful night of sharing and celebrating what makes each of us special!
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The Art Show will be on Thursday, May 21st!
The PTA is looking for two individuals to chair this year’s Art Show and bring it to life! You’ll work alongside our art teacher, Ms. McAlister, to coordinate the show, assist with setup, and help ensure everything runs smoothly. This is a fun and rewarding way to support our students and showcase their creativity.
If you’re interested in helping, please reach out to programs@fhes.org. Your support makes this special event possible!
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Volunteers for other opportunites are also needed including "before the show" preparations and closing the show. Please consider the opportunites below. Click on the link to sign-up!
March 21 from 7 to 10PM
We expect this event will sell out as we are constrained by headcount capacity at Jammin' Java. Ticket prices started at $45 and increase to $50 this Sunday, March 1, so be sure to purchase yours as soon as possible! Your ticket includes delicious food, live music from Battle Mountain Music, dancing, and a fun night out with our amazing school community. This is an adults-only event and drinks will be available for purchase. We have an AMAZING variety of Silent Auction items donated to the FHES PTA for this event.
Even if you can't attend in person or tickets sell out, there will be a virtual bidding option so all FHES community members can peruse the auction items and place bids. Every dollar raised in the Silent Auction goes back directly the FHES PTA for investment in our Falcons and school!
Silent Auction items include experiences both external to the school and in conjunction with the FHES Administration and staff, a diverse set of fun gift baskets compiled by our very own FHES parent community (thank you to Classroom Coordinators and Teachers for your help!), and several generous donations from our PTA Corporate Sponsors!
Tickets are limited and expected to sell out, so be sure to grab yours soon and consider volunteering to help out!
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Join us for a special PTA meeting featuring Flint Hill parent Dr. Maggie Parker, Associate Professor of Counseling and Human Development at George Washington University. Dr. Parker is a nationally recognized expert in children’s mental health and will share practical, play-based strategies to help kids navigate big feelings, stress, friendships, and other important growing-up conversations.
You’ll leave with simple tools to support your child’s emotional wellbeing, build resilience, and feel more confident navigating tough topics as a parent. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of our own FHES parents and be part of an important conversation about helping our kids thrive.
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FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to 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.
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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.
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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.
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As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Dr. Reid’s 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, 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.
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Our school Read-A-Thon begins on Monday March 2, 2026 and is sure to be a fun and exciting event.
We understand that your time is valuable. We also know that providing the best education for your child is important. That's why we are encouraging everyone to activate their student's Read-A-Thon account as soon as possible. The instructions are straightforward, making it quick and hassle-free, and it should take less than 5 minutes of your time.
Watch a short video to see how to sign up your reader.
This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family.
Use this link to activate your student's Reader account.
Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers! Last year the Read-A-Thon raised over $11,000 for our school!
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From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
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Our kindergarten open house is being held on Wednesday, April 22nd at 1:45 pm to give parents of students entering school in August an opportunity to learn more about kindergarten at our school.
We recognize that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten.
There’s also an easy-to-follow five-step process outlined for registering your child for kindergarten. Register your child today! Contact our registrar, Mrs. Eason, at SAEason@fcps.edu or 703-242-6100 with any questions.
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For the last couple of years, we have asked the community to upload photos to add to our Yearbook. We received LOTS of submissions! While we can’t use every photo in the yearbook, we would love to offer the opportunity for our families to submit photos again. Our yearbook theme this year is “Our Shared Home”.
Please upload images to our Yearbook Snap. Access Code: flinthill25 In order to collect photos, we ask that they are either camera images or cell phone photos without the Live feature attached. If you upload photos and the ending is .HEIC instead of .JPG we are unable to use them in the yearbook. We look forward to seeing everyone’s photo in the yearbook this year.
Remember to Pre-Order your Yearbook! You wouldn’t want to miss out.
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- March 2nd - Read-A-Thon Begins
- March 18th - 3-Hour Early Release
- March 21th - PTA Spring Jam & Silent Auction
- March 24th - Heritage & Traditions Night
- April 22nd - Kindergarten Orientation
- April 22nd - FHES v. VES Basketball Game
- May 21st - FHES Art Show!
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Limited early release days for elementary schools will shift to Wednesdays for the 2025-26 school year.
Three-hour early release days for our school will include:
Read more about early release Wednesdays on the FCPS website.
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You may wish to read FCPS messages in a language other than English. There are several ways you can receive or view our communications in a different language.
FCPS This Week is distributed in other languages to parents/guardians who have filled out the Home Language Survey form and selected a language supported by FCPS as their preferred language for communication. Home Language Survey forms are available in the following languages: Amharic | Arabic (العربية) | Chinese (中文) | Farsi (فارسی) | Korean (한국어) | Spanish (español) | Urdu (اردو) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).
Learn more about other communications that are translated.
Paperless Opt-Outs Available!
As a part of our ongoing efforts to streamline paper processes, parents can now select a number of opt-out’s electronically via ParentVUE. Once you have signed into your ParentVUE account, simply select the “Student Info” tab and click on “Edit Information.” You will find opt-out’s listed there. Parents that do not yet have a ParentVUE account will still be able to use paper forms for notification. If you need to set up your ParentVUE account, you can create one online via the FCPS ParentVUE Registration page.
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