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May 1st, 2026
Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,
This week the hard work of FHES 4th graders was on display at the Global Action Showcase at Lake Braddock Secondary School on Tuesday Night. Sra. Diaz shared the work she has been doing with students in their global classroom project with our partner school in Colombia. Throughout the year, students in FLES have had the opportunity to exchange letter, songs, books, game and projects with our partner school while practicing Spanish language skills. Felicidades!
On Monday, Mr. Baker and I enjoyed a wonderful day with students Ava and Eamon. Ava and Eamon served as principal and assistant principal for the day. They enjoyed opportunities to visit classrooms, purchase school supplies, tour the building and assist with our monthly fire drill. It was a great day. Ava and Eamon run a tight ship!
Don't forget, the FHES PTA Fun Run will take place on Sunday, May 17th! See the information in the message below about how to join the fun run and register for the event.
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 --Thursday, May 14
Math- Gr 5 -- Friday, May 15 (please note this is a date change)
Make-up testing -- Ongoing during the SOL testing window
Retakes for identified students -- May 28 - June 3
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May 17, 2026 (Sunday), 9AM to 11AM
Join us for the Falcon Fun Run—a lively celebration of fitness, fun, and school spirit! Students will earn exciting prizes for every lap they complete. Similar to last year, students will collect popsicle sticks for every lap completed in their respective grade heats and win prizes for most laps completed! We will also have PTA sponsors and other local community businesses in attendance.
Participation in this event is completely free in this PTA event! Sign-up link will be out this week!
Register Here
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FHES Music is proud to announce that our Spring concert(s) will take place on Wednesday, May 20th! 4th Grade Strings will perform at 6:00PM and 5th /6th Grade musicians will perform at 7:00PM. |
At Flint Hill, we're committed to providing every student with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive both during the school year and over the summer.
This summer, all students will be allowed to check out a technology device that will support continued growth. This will ensure continued access to tools such as ST Math and Benchmark Universe that allow students to work at their own pace and level. Programs like these adapt to each child's needs, providing extra support in areas where they're building skills and advancing them when they're ready for more challenges. This opportunity will allow students to continue their personalized learning at home, to develop digital literacies and important routines around managing their technology.
More information coming soon.
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Field Day will be on Friday, June 12, 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!
We’re looking for parent volunteers to help with Field Day activities! Volunteers will assist teachers and students in all grade levels (according to grouping above) at various stations, help with transitions, and keep the event running smoothly.
If you’d like to join the fun, please sign up using the SignUpGenius link below. Stations will be assigned closer to the event date. At check-in, you’ll receive a name sticker with your assigned station, along with station details and a Field Day map. Flint Hill specialists will also be available to help and answer any questions you may have.
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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
Note: VOLUNTEER SPOTS FOR K-3 ARE ALMOST FULL! If all spots are taken and you’d still like to participate, please add your name to the waitlist. Periodically, volunteers may need to cancel, and we will contact you directly if a spot becomes available.
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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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!
Our kindergarten open house is being held on Wednesday, May 13th 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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- May 13th - Kinder Orientation
- May 14th - PTA Meeting
- May 17th - FHES PTA Fun Run
- May 20th - Spring Music Concerts
- May 21st - FHES Art Show!
- June 12th - Field Day
- June 16th - 6th Grade Promotion
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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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