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April 9th, 2026
Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,
It was a wonderful first week of the 4th quarter at FHES!
This week included a 4th grade field trip to the Heritage Farm Museum, Young Scholars went to the National Building Museum with Mrs. Altounian and classes spent time outside observing signs of spring all around FHES. Reports of tulip blossoms were shared with the Journey North Project to document the changing seasons.
Don't forget, the calendar has changed! Wednesday, April 22nd will now be a full day for students (no 3-hour early release). Kindergarten orientation has moved to Wednesday, May 13th at 1:45 pm. If you or a neighbor has new students who will attend FHES next year, please begin the registration process soon so that we can be prepared for instructional staffing.
Don't forget, the FHES v. VES staff basketball game is scheduled for April 22nd! Save the date for a fun evening of school spirit!
Kindly,
Mr. Montaquila, Principal
Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal
Students in grades 3-8 participate in state assessments each year. These assessments measure how students are learning the state standards. Below is the current schedule for the spring Standards of Learning tests at Flint Hill Elementary.
Reading - Gr 5 – Friday, May 1
Reading - Gr 4 and 6 – Tuesday, May 5
Science - Gr 5 –Wednesday, May 6
Reading - Gr 3 – Wednesday, May 6
Math - Gr 4 and 6 – Tuesday, May 12
Math - Gr 3 and 5 -- Thursday, May 14
Make-up testing -- Ongoing during the SOL testing window
Retakes for identified students -- May 28 - June 3
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Field Day will be on Friday, June 6, 2026. We have a fun day planned with a lot of wonderful activities for the students to enjoy in celebration of the end of the school year!
Field Day Times
- 4th - 6th Grade Field Day - 9:30-11:30AM
- K - 3rd Grade Field Day - 12:30-2:30PM
Calling All FHES Parent Volunteers!
If you’d like to join the fun, please use the Sign-up Genius link below to register. You’ll be able to choose a station to help with when you check in on June 12th. You are welcome to sign up for both sessions if you would like.
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We are seeking volunteers to support grades 4–6 from 9:30–11:30 AM (please arrive at 9:10 AM) and grades K–3 from 12:30–2:30 PM (please arrive at 12:10 PM). If you are interested in volunteering, please use the link below to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A44AFA628ABFA7-63403142-flint
We kindly ask that siblings who are not currently enrolled at FHES do not attend Field Day. If you are planning to volunteer, please make alternative arrangements for siblings. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us create a safe and enjoyable event for all students.
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We are also collecting donations of freeze pops for Field Day. We are specifically looking for the “freeze-and-eat” variety, which will be frozen ahead of the event. To help keep all students safe, please ensure that donations are allergy-conscious and, if possible, produced in a nut-free facility (for example, the Fla-Vor-Ice brand).
If you’re interested in contributing, please contact Ms. Garner or Ms. Anderson for more details.
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Join us at the Global Action Showcase to
celebrate the Global Classroom Project and
Global Leaders of Fairfax County program. See
how our students are building global
competency through cross-cultural projects
that tackle real-world challenges. Witness our
ethical and global citizens in action as they
bring the Portrait of a Graduate to life through meaningful collaboration and community impact.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Network with community partners and event sponsors to build local and global connections.
- Explore the impact of the FCPS Global Classroom Project and the Global Leaders of Fairfax County program.
- Engage with our keynote speaker, Mr. Jarrett James Lash, the 14th UNA-USA Youth Observer to the United Nations.
- Hear firsthand stories from students about their collaborative experiences with international partners.
- Interact with teachers and student leaders to learn how they are impacting our local, national, and global communities.
To learn more, visit our Global Action Showcase Website.
EVENT REGISTRATION: Registration closes April 27th at 5 p.m.
LAKE BRADDOCK SECONDARY SCHOOL
9200 BURKE LAKE ROAD, BURKE, VA 22015
April 28th - 4:30 - 7:30 pm
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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!
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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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Elementary Early Release Wednesday Update for April
Tuesday, April 21, is now a teacher workday and staff development day because of a recently announced special election that will impact all FCPS schools.
Students will now have a traditional full day of instruction and be released at the regular dismissal time on April 22 and April 29, which were previously early release Wednesdays for elementary schools.
This adjustment allows our staff to still have dedicated time for planning, collaboration, and professional learning without reducing instructional time on other school days.Read Dr. Reid’s letter to elementary parents for more details.
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About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. There are several upcoming opportunities to provide feedback to the county on its budget before final adoption in May. This includes public budget hearings (April 14-16) and an online survey. Learn how the FCPS budget helps us sustain our excellence.
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Our kindergarten open house is being held on Wednesday, May13th 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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The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Marshall High School.
Dr. Shelley Moore will deliver the keynote address on The Evolution of Inclusion. It will look at how the goals of inclusion have continued to shift and evolve, as we learn more about diversity and identity. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own contexts and consider next steps for advocacy and action.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information, including breakout session offerings and a list of vendors that will be on site. Confirm your attendance for this year’s conference.
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- April 10th - Student Holiday
- April 21st - Election Day - No School
- April 22nd - FHES v. VES Basketball Game
- May 13th - Kinder Orientation
- 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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