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Mrs. Hanrahan's first graders made paper hats to celebrate Month of the Military Child.
A Message from Principal Crews
Dear Hollin Meadows Families,
What a wonderful week we had at Hollin Meadows as we celebrated our military-connected families during Purple Up Week!
Our Hornet students showed incredible school spirit and heart all week long. From our Spirit Week celebrations to proudly wearing purple, classrooms were filled with meaningful conversations, activities, and moments of appreciation. It was truly special to see our students come together to recognize and honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of military families.
Our military-connected students are a valued part of our Hornet community. Their experiences and perspectives help shape a school environment rooted in empathy, kindness, and connection and we are better because of them.
Thank you to our staff and families for supporting such a memorable week. And to our military families please know how deeply appreciated you are. We are proud to celebrate and support you, not just this week, but every day.
With appreciation,
Jasibi Crews
Principal
Hollin Meadows Elementary School
Author Sue Fliess Visits HMES on April 23
Children's author Sue Fliess will be be visiting Hollin Meadows on April 23, 2026. She will speak with our Kindergarten through sixth grade classes about her books, her writing process, and the importance of reading. You can learn more about Sue Fliess and her books by visiting her website: Click here to visit the website.
FCPS Earth Week
Earth Week is April 20 - 24, 2026! While we all work hard to protect our planet each day, Earth Week gives us a chance to learn about new opportunities and make commitments to do even more. Each day has a theme and we will be having spirit days to match:
- Monday, April 20 – Wildlife Day - wear nature print, such as flowers or an animal print
- NO School Tuesday, April 21 – Zero Waste Day - wear white
- Wednesday, April 22 – Earth Day - wear green
- Thursday, April 23 – Climate Change Day - wear red
- Friday, April 24 - Watershed Day - wear blue
Don’t forget to join us on Saturday, April 25 for Earth Day at Hollin Meadows!
Hollin Meadows Earth Day
Hollin Meadows will celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Join us for the unveiling of our Hollin Meadows Bottle Cap Mural--created with recycled materials from our amazing families! There will be lots of outdoor, hands-on activities for students to engage in, a seedling sale to help raise money for our PTA, crafts, and healthy snacks provided by United Community.
Optional: Let us know you plan on coming so we can plan for this event. Click here to let us know if you plan on joining us for Earth Day.
Future Wolverine Community Fest at HMES
Join us for the Future Wolverine Community Fest! This special gathering aims to build community spirit while inspiring future West Potomac High School Wolverines.
Taking place on Wednesday, April 29th from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at the Hollin Meadows Elementary blacktop, the event will feature a variety of engaging activities led by West Potomac student leaders. Families can enjoy free pizza, participate in interactive games, and even take home some West Potomac gear.
The Community Fest highlights West Potomac’s commitment to fostering connections and creating excitement among younger students as they begin their journey toward becoming part of the Wolverine community.
Families are encouraged to attend and be part of this lively celebration of school spirit and community pride.
West Potomac Art Show
We are excited to share that a selection of student artwork from Hollin Meadows Elementary will be featured in the West Potomac Pyramid Art Show. This special event highlights artwork from across the pyramid, showcasing pieces from selected students in each school. We are proud of our students whose work was chosen to represent Hollin Meadows in this collaborative celebration of the arts.
The show will be on display April 20–23 at the Springbank Arts Center at West Potomac High School. Families are invited to attend the reception on Thursday, April 23 from 5:00–7:00 pm.
Family Academy: Partnering with Your Child's Middle School
Families of rising middle school students will explore ways to stay connected to their students’ learning and maintain strong family-school partnerships throughout their secondary education. For questions contact Patricia Ramirez at paramirez@fcps.edu
This is a virtual event on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Click here to register for this virtual event.
Support Your Children During Important Spring Assessments
Students will be participating in spring assessments based on their grade level and courses. This includes summative assessments like Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, which measure what a student knows, and progress assessments like Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests, which measure where they are in their learning.
FCPS encourages all families to support their students in taking these tests. Virginia requires schools to test at least 95% of students on SOLs, so when families choose not to participate in testing, it can impact a school’s accreditation, accountability ratings, and ability to measure student progress accurately.
Parents and caregivers can help their children perform their best on these tests by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and the cell phone policy still applies during testing season.
It is important that students attend school on scheduled testing dates. If you are aware of a conflict that may cause your student to miss a test, please notify us as soon as possible.
Learn more about how to support your child and why test participation matters.
HMES Spring SOL Test Dates
- April 30: Reading SOL for Grade 5
- May 5: Reading SOL for Grades 4 and 6
- May 6: Reading SOL for Grade 3 and Science SOL for Grade 5
- May 12: Math SOL for Grades 3 and 5
- May 13: Math SOL for Grades 4 and 6
Important Dates
- April 20 to April 24: FCPS Earth Week
- April 21: Election Day (no school for students)
- April 23: Author Sue Fliess will visit HMES and School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
- April 24: 6th Grade Field Trip to Hirshhorn Museum for Ms. Hanson's and Mrs. Tibbetts' classes
- April 25: HMES Earth Day Celebration (10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
- April 29: Future Wolverine Community Fest at HMES (5:00 - 6:00 p.m.)
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.
FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on April 21 at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
Elecciones Estatales de Abril: No Habrá Clases para los Estudiantes
No habrá clases para los estudiantes el martes 21 de abril, por efectuarse ese día elecciones estatales en Virginia. Las actividades, entrenamientos atléticos y eventos estudiantiles podrían realizarse tal y como están programados.
FCPS ofrecerá almuerzo y una merienda sin costo a los niños menores de 18 años en escuelas participantes. Las comidas deben consumirse en el lugar. Para más información, visite la página web de Servicios de Alimentos y Nutrición de FCPS.
Adjusted Elementary Early Release Wednesdays
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.
Updates to 2026-27 School Year Calendar
The School Board voted to direct the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year. Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Find additional information on BoardDocs. View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website.
The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has not changed.
FY 2027 Budget: Sustaining Excellence
Help FCPS Sustain Excellence: Make Your Voice Heard on the FY 2027 Budget
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 an online survey. Learn how the FCPS budget helps us sustain our excellence.
Ayúdenos a Mantener la Excelencia de FCPS: Haga Escuchar su Voz sobre el Presupuesto del Año Fiscal 2027
Cerca del 70% del presupuesto de FCPS proviene de la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Fairfax.Usted tendrá varias oportunidades para ofrecer su opinión al condado acerca del presupuesto antes de que sea aprobado en mayo. Estas oportunidades incluyen una encuesta online.
Conozca más acerca de cómo el presupuesto de FCPS nos ayuda a mantener nuestro nivel de excelencia visitando www.fcps.edu/budgetstory.
Community Conversations
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. on:
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but it 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
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.):
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.
Resources to Help Infants and Toddlers Meet Milestones
Are you concerned about your infant, toddler, or preschool-aged child’s development? Resources are available if your child exhibits difficulties in one or more of the following areas: communication, fine and/or gross motor skills, self-help skills, problem-solving, and attention skills. Learn more about typical developmental milestones.
The Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia (ITC) provides evaluations and services for children (0-36 months) who have developmental delays or medical conditions that may affect development. Parents are encouraged to contact ITC at 703-246-7121 to share their concerns.
Early Childhood Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs between the ages of 20 months and 5 years (children must be two by September 30).
FCPS Early Childhood Identification and Services (ECID&S) offers a free referral process to identify potential developmental delays or disabilities. Special education services are provided for all children who are found eligible through the referral process. Parents are encouraged to call 571-423-4121 with questions.
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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