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Dear Freedom Hill Families,
Can you believe we are already in the final week of school? One thing is certain: we are finishing the year with plenty of fun, celebration, and school spirit. From our wonderful music concerts (thank you to Ms. Canape, Mr. Funderburk, and Ms. Stover) to the Talent Show (thank you to Mrs. Turner and Ms. Hinders), to Field Day (thank you to Mr. Dowling, Ms. Hinders, our amazing volunteers, and our PTA for lunch) as well as the many classroom celebrations planned by our staff, our students have had so many meaningful opportunities to celebrate together. These special events would not be possible without the energy and commitment of our school community. Thank you for helping us create such wonderful memories for our Eagles.
We are also excited to celebrate our 6th graders as they prepare for middle school. During our 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony on Tuesday evening, we will recognize their hard work, growth, and leadership. We are incredibly proud of them and look forward to sending them off in a special way.
Even though the year is coming to a close, we are not finished yet. We still have plenty of learning and fun ahead through next Wednesday, and it is very important that all students attend every day so we can end the year strong together.
Finally, thank you to all of our families for your partnership throughout this school year. We truly could not do this important work without your support, dedication, and collaboration. Let's finish strong!
In partnership,
Nicholas Zapadka, Principal
Tim Scesney, Asst. Principal
Holly Sims, Asst. Principal
2025-26 FCPS School Calendar
Freedom Hill Family Resources
Breakfast/Lunch Menus
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June 17 - Last Day of School, Early Release at 2:05
Kindergarten Playdates on the Playground:
July 18: 3-4 pm
August 8: 3-4 pm
August 22: 3-4 pm
Bookmobile Dates at Los Pueblos + Pimmit Run Streets, 10-11AM:
July 8
July 22
August 5
2026-27 School Year
2026-27 FCPS School Calendar
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August 21 - Open House, 10-11AM
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August 24 - First Day of School!
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September 1 - Back to School Night for Parents, 6-8PM
One of our favorite traditions returns this summer! Join your FHES teachers for free books, cold treats, and summer fun! We meet at the corner of Los Pueblos and Pimmit Run streets from 10-11AM on the following dates:
- Wednesday, July 8th, 10-11
- Wednesday, July 22nd, 10-11
- Wednesday, Aug 5th, 10-11
If you have books to donate for the Bookmobile, please bring them to the office. We’d be grateful for early readers (think: Scholastic levels 1-3 or Step into Reading levels 1-3, etc) or early chapter books like Junie B Jones or the Magic Tree House books or graphic novels.
Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on-site while eating their meals.
Summer sites will continue to be added, so check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number has been reduced from eight to four days.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Dates Our school’s early release Wednesdays
Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates.
Please mark your calendars:
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September 30
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November 18
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January 13
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April 7
Reach out to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) for specialized youth mental health services designed to help your child succeed. The CSB has individual and family counseling, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, parenting groups, peer support, crisis response, recovery supports that include medication-assisted treatment (MAT), intensive services, and other services.
Contact CSB Entry and Referral to get started by calling 703-383-8500 or emailing csb@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Additional Mental Health Resources
FCPS has resources available to support your child’s mental health. During after-school hours, parents and students who need additional support can use the 988 Lifeline to get free, confidential guidance from trained crisis counselors on how to best help someone experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. You can call or text the number.
Recent reports have shared an 11% drop in suicides among young people since the rollout of 988. Please note, the hotline is not only for those experiencing suicidal ideation (or thoughts), it is also available for any mental health or substance abuse-related crisis and those with a loved one experiencing those crises or suicidal thoughts.
And as always, if your concern is an emergency, you should call 911.
FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all caregivers and FCPS staff will receive an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey.
Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.
If you do not receive a link to the survey or have technical difficulties completing the survey, please contact the FCPS Office of Research and Program Evaluation.
The FCPS Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests, from camps and activities to health and safety resources.
Additionally, the FCPS Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
Through June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, you can view a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website.
Most scores are available in SIS ParentVUE. Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families.
Websites for each test provide report translations and help with understanding test results. Please contact our front office with any testing questions or for additional information about how our school and teachers use test results to support student success.
        
Kindergarten Playdates @ Freedom Hill ES Playground:
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July 18: 3-4 PM
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August 8: 3-4 PM
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August 22: 3-4 PM
Bookmobile Dates at Los Pueblos + Pimmit Run streets
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July 8: 10-11 AM
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July 22: 10-11 AM
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August 5: 10-11 AM
THANK YOU FOR A GREAT YEAR!
As we wrap up another school year, we want to extend a heartfelt thanks to all of our families, volunteers, teachers, staff, and community partners for your support, generosity, and involvement. Your contributions helped make this year a success for our students and school community. We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and relaxing summer! If you'd like to learn more about the PTA, have any feedback for us, or get involved next year, please reach out to us at president@freedomhillpta.org. We’d love to hear from you!
THANK YOU, BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE!
Thank you to BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse for generously donating to our 6th-grade luncheon and helping make this special celebration truly unforgettable for our students!
SUMMER PLAYDATES FOR RISING KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
If you have a student starting Kindergarten at FHES this coming 2026-2027 school year, please plan to meet up with other Kindergarten families on the FHES playground on the following dates/times. This is a great way to make new friends (for both the parents and the students) and get to know future classmates! Many thanks to the Queens Elizabeths (Elizabeth Galvis and Elizabeth Palen) for managing these playdates for us.
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July 18: 3-4 PM
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August 8: 3-4 PM
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August 22: 3-4 PM
VIENNA YOUTH SOCCER CAMP AT FREEDOM HILL
We are excited to announce that Vienna Youth Soccer Summer Camp is now happening at Freedom Hill Elementary School!
In addition to the engaging soccer programming, campers will now enjoy access to:
- Indoor gymnasium to cool off from the heat (Yes, we have AC!)
- Indoor classroom as we offer creative crafts & projects
- Multi-Sport offering in the afternoon
- A TV to watch World Cup games during camp hours (who wants to miss a game?!)
- World-Cup themed days
To register for Half-Day & Full-Day, Click Here
To register for Early Drop-Off & Late Pick-Up, Click Here
https://www.vys.org/programs/camps#SummerCamps
We look forward to an unforgettable summer of camps at Freedom Hill with Vienna Youth Soccer.
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