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  We loved seeing the messages and drawings that the students made using chalk on the sidewalk for Teacher Appreciation Week!
Celebrate Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week at HMES! 🎉
A special message from the Hollin Meadows PTA:
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is here, and we’re excited to come together as a community to celebrate the wonderful HMES staff! We invite all families to join the PTA in showing gratitude for the dedicated team that supports and inspires our students every day.
To make this week extra special, the PTA has planned a series of fun and meaningful activities. Here’s how your family can participate:
Tuesday, May 5
Send in flowers that will be arranged into colorful bouquets for all staff members.
Wednesday, May 6
Encourage your child to create a thank you card or drawing for their teachers.
Thursday, May 7
Support the staff coffee, tea, and snack bar by volunteering or donating items.
Friday, May 8
Help make the staff lunch extra special by volunteering or contributing items for the Black Beans and Rice lunch.
Families are encouraged to sign up to participate or donate throughout the week using the link provided by the PTA. Click here to go to the sign up page.
Thank you for your support and participation!
 Congratulations to our student musicians!
HM Student Musicians at the 2026 District Ten Solo and Ensemble Festival
Please congratulate our Band and Strings students who represented Hollin Meadows this year at the 2026 District Ten Solo and Ensemble Festival! Our students prepared a Solo, Duet, or Trio and received a grade and feedback on their performances. All HM musician representatives earned a grade of Superior for their performances. Congratulations!
Representing Hollin Meadows for Strings:
- Brennan T.
- Lily B.
- Aminah R.
- Gia C.
- Zoe Rojas
- Gabriella G.
- Ruby T.
Representing Hollin Meadows for Band:
- Violet J.
- Ayesha R.
- Alice A.- P.
- Wesley T.
- Mia A.
- Marisa W.
- Elizabeth M.
- Joshua W.
- Verenice B.- F.
- Charlotte H.
We are so proud of you!
HMES Spring SOL Test Dates
- May 5: Reading SOL for Grade 4
- May 6: Reading SOL for Grade 3 and Science SOL for Grade 5
- May 7: Reading SOL for Grade 6 (new date)
- May 12: Math SOL for Grades 3 and 5
- May 13: Math SOL for Grades 4 and 6
Parents and caregivers can help students perform their best by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast, especially on testing days.
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 your student’s school as soon as possible.
Learn more about how to support your child and why test participation matters.
Hollin Meadows Yearbooks
Hollin Meadows yearbooks are on sale now for $25.00! There are a limited number of yearbooks that are still available. If you are interested in ordering a yearbook, please send $25.00 to the main office in an envelope marked with your child's name and their teacher's name. We can only accept cash and exact change. All yearbooks sales are first come, first served!
Contacting Students and Staff During the School Day
If you have a change in dismissal plans, an urgent message for your child’s teacher, or need to pass on a message to your child during the school day, please contact the main office by calling 703-718-8300. The office team will pass on the message to your child or their teacher.
Your child’s teachers do not always have a chance to check all of their emails and Talking Points messages during the school day so they may not see messages that you share until after school. Your child’s cell phone should be off during the school day, and the phone/texting features on student smart watches should be disabled during school hours. Reaching out to the main office is the best way to share time-sensitive information with everyone.
Students Are Phone-Free During School Hours
As a reminder, FCPS is phone-free for students! For elementary school students, this means:
- Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, except during state testing, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited. All Smart watches must be off and in the student’s backpack if they are taking an SOL test.
- Cell phones and personal devices (airpods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and in the student’s backpack for the entire school day (bell to bell).
If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our main office at 703-718-8300. Click here to learn more about FCPS’ cell phone and personal device policy. Also, click here to view our Media Balance and Well-Being Toolkit for resources to help your child maintain a healthy and balanced relationship with technology at home
Important Dates
- May 4 - 8: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
- May 5: Reading SOL for Grade 4
- May 6: Reading SOL for Grade 3 and Science SOL for Grade 5
- May 6: National School Nurse Day
- May 7: Reading SOL for Garde 6 and MAP Testing for Grades 1-2
- May 7: Interim reports will be distributed to families
- May 11: AVID Spirit Day
AVID Spirit Day
Get ready to celebrate your future! Hollin Meadows will be hosting AVID Spirit Day on Monday, May 11, 2026, and all students are encouraged to participate.
Students can show their spirit by:
- Wear a college shirt to represent your future goals
- Dress as your future career
- Wear a graduation cap and/or gown
- Dress in neon to show that your future is bright
Please remember that all outfits must remain school appropriate.
As an AVID school, we are proud to focus on organization and preparing students for success.
We look forward to seeing everyone participate and celebrate their future!
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. This in-person event will be at the Gum Springs Community Center (8100 Fordson Rd.) on Tuesday, May 5 at 6:00 p.m. For questions, please contact Patricia Ramirez at paramirez@fcps.edu
Family Information Phone Lines
FCPS family information phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
Call the phone line with questions about your child’s education or FCPS, and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines.
Summer Extravaganza
Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas
Join Fairfax County Public Schools for a free, family-friendly community celebration filled with hands-on STEM, arts, and creative experiences for students of all ages. This year’s Summer Extravaganza takes place on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School.
Explore summer learning resources and connect with FCPS offices and community partners. Don’t miss the Student Market and a full day of engaging activities designed to spark learning, growth, and inspiration for the whole family.
For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
Attendance
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. We All Belong Here!
In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day of school, to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at our school — a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
Asiste a la escuela hoy; para tener éxito mañana. ¡Todo Pertenecemos Aqui!Todos pertenecemos a FCPS. Desde el primer día de escuela, hasta el último día de escuela, cada niño importa. Si su estudiante está teniendo dificultades para terminar el año con fuerza y asistir a la escuela, por favor contacte a un adulto de confianza en la escuela-un maestro, consejero o administrador. Visite FCPS’ sitio web para obtener más recursos sobre la asistencia.
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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Quick Links
Hollin Meadows Attendance Information
FCPS Breakfast and Lunch Menus
FCPS Calendars
FCPS Family Resource Center (FRC)
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