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  A Message from Principal Crews
Dear Hornet Community,
We are now four weeks into the school year, and it has been wonderful to see our students settling into routines, building friendships, and engaging in meaningful learning. Thank you for your partnership in making the start of the year so positive and successful.
Back-to-School Night – Tuesday, September 15, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
We look forward to welcoming you to Back-to-School Night on Tuesday evening! This is an important opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, learn more about classroom expectations, and gain insight into your child’s learning experiences this year.
We encourage all families to attend this special evening. Your involvement makes a tremendous difference in your child’s education. Tables will be available to help families sign up for ParentVUE and access language interpretation headsets. Our HMES PTA will also have a table as well as other community partners.
Thank you again for your continued support and for being an essential part of our school community. I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday evening!
Warmly,
Jasibi Crews
Principal
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Back to School Night
Back to School Night is Sept. 15, 2026. There will be a session for all families from 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. with Principal Crews in the cafeteria.
The first session with your child's classroom teacher will be from 5:40 - 6:10 p.m.
There is a second session that you may attend with a different teacher from 6:15 - 6:45 p.m.
AAP Information Meeting
The AAP Continuum of Services Information Meeting will also be on Sept. 15, 2026 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in Room 153. Families will learn about the continuum of advanced academic services available to FCPS students.
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 PTA News
Fall Club registration has started! Clubs begin the week of September 21. Click here for more information: HMES Fall Clubs
Spirit Wear is on sale now until September 25. Click here to order your spirit wear.
The Taste of Hollin Meadows PTA meeting will be on Sept. 23 at 6:00 p.m. Childcare and interpreters will be available. Click here to sign up to bring a dish.
⭐You can learn more about the PTA and join by visiting the HMES PTA website. Please consider joining and volunteering for some of our events!
Parent Coffee at HMES
Join us on Wednesday, October 14 from 8:30-9:45 am for a parent coffee. Learn about how our school network can support your family and how to support your child's attendance at school. Interpreters will be available.
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Early Release Wednesdays
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number of early release Wednesdays 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.
Here are the early release dates for HMES. Students will be dismissed at 12:05 on the following days:
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October 21
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December 2
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February 10
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May 5
Parents and caregivers may use the Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet in SIS ParentVUEto confirm whether or not child care on the four early release Wednesdays will be needed. If your plans change during the school year, please notify your child’s school directly.
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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Birthdays at HMES
We love celebrating birthdays! Families are welcome to drop off one packaged store-bought item that is allergy-friendly. Please communicate with your child's teacher as early as possible if you would like to drop off a item to share. Items should be dropped off in the front office of the school.
Celebrations take place at the end of the day. While we love our families, birthday celebrations are for students only.
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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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- Superintendent Community Conversations
Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Wednesday, September 16, at 6:45 p.m., at McNair Elementary School
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Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., at Riverside Elementary School
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Conversaciones Comunitarias Directamente con la Dra. ReidAcompáñenos en una serie de Conversaciones Comunitarias que se llevarán a cabo en diferentes lugares de la división escolar. Estas reuniones están abiertas a todos, incluyendo familias, estudiantes, y miembros de la comunidad. Puede asistir al evento que le resulte más conveniente, aunque no se lleve a cabo en su escuela o comunidad. Esta es una oportunidad para compartir sus opiniones, conversar directamente con la Dra. Reid y hacerle preguntas sobre temas importantes para nuestra comunidad de FCPS.
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Miércoles 16 de septiembre, a las 6:45 p.m., en la Escuela Primaria McNair
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Lunes 28 de septiembre, a las 6:30 p.m., en la Escuela Primaria Riverside
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Lunes 19 de octubre, a las 6:30 p.m., en la Escuela Primaria Spring Hill
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Lunes 26 de octubre, a las 6:30 p.m., en la Escuela Primaria Beech Tree
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Jueves 29 de octubre, a las 6:30 p.m., en la Escuela Primaria North Springfield
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Viernes 13 de noviembre, a las 6:30 p.m., en la Escuela Primaria Powell
No es necesario inscribirse, pero hacerlo nos ayuda con la planificación.
- Reporting Discrimination or Harassment
FCPS is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for people of all races, national origins, and ethnicities. Individuals experiencing harassment or discrimination should report the incident as soon as possible.
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Spanish:Cómo reportar discriminación o acoso
FCPS está comprometido a brindar un entorno seguro, acogedor e inclusivo para personas de todas las razas, orígenes nacionales y etnias. Las personas que sean víctimas de acoso o discriminación deben reportar el incidente lo antes posible.
- Review and Sign the SR&R by September 30
The FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) booklet explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. This year’s SR&R includes new Universal Grade Matrices, which are at-a-glance charts that make it easier for families to see behavior expectations and school responses for grades K-3, 4-8, and 9-12.
Families, please review the SR&R and discuss these expectations with your child. Be sure to sign the SR&R acknowledgement form by Wednesday, September 30, either by logging into SIS ParentVUE or signing and returning the Signature Sheet to your child’s school.
Learn more by watching a short video about the SR&R (available in English and Spanish) or visiting the SR&R webpage.
Cellphones and Personal Devices
Students may only use a personal device if it is required as part of a necessary accommodation in the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan. A principal or the principal’s designee may approve a limited, course-specific exception for students enrolled in a specialized class when the curriculum requires a technology tool or software that isn’t available on a standard FCPS-issued device. Learn more about the student device requirement.
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Spanish: Revise y firme el SR&R a más tardar el 30 de septiembre
El folleto de Derechos y Responsabilidades de los Estudiantes de FCPS (SR&R) explica las expectativas de comportamiento de los y las estudiantes y cómo deben responder los adultos para fortalecer la seguridad escolar y crear un entorno justo, equitativo y de apoyo. Este año, el SR&R incluye nuevas Matrices Universales por Grado, tablas de consulta rápida que facilitan a las familias conocer las expectativas de comportamiento y las respuestas de la escuela para los grados K-3, 4-8 y 9-12.
Familias: por favor, revisen el SR&R y conversen con sus estudiantes sobre las expectativas. Recuerden firmar el formulario de confirmación a más tardar el miércoles, 30 de septiembre. Pueden hacerlo iniciando sesión en SIS ParentVUE o firmando y entregando el documento firmado en la escuela de su estudiante.
Para obtener más información, vea un breve video sobre el SR&R o visite la página web del SR&R.
Teléfonos celulares y dispositivos personales Los estudiantes solo pueden usar un dispositivo personal si lo necesitan como parte de una adaptación incluida en su Programa Educativo Individualizado (IEP) o Plan de la Sección 504. El director o la persona designada por el director puede aprobar una excepción limitada para una clase especializada si el curso requiere una herramienta tecnológica o un programa que no está disponible en un dispositivo estándar proporcionado por FCPS. Obtenga más información sobre los requisitos para los dispositivos de los estudiantes.
- What does belonging look like in our school? At Hollin Meadows, we are creating inclusive, supportive environments where every student feels known, valued, and connected — the second goal of the Strategic Plan. From mentoring to cross-grade collaboration, when students feel safe and supported, they can truly thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. See how Goal 2 is being put into practice at FCPS.
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Spanish:Escuelas que crean comunidad para que cada estudiante pueda prosperar
¿Cómo se vive el sentido de comunidad en nuestra escuela? En Hollin Meadows, estamos creando espacios inclusivos y de apoyo donde cada estudiante se sienta reconocido, valorado y conectado. Este es el segundo objetivo del Plan Estratégico. Desde programas de mentoría hasta la colaboración entre estudiantes de diferentes grados, cuando los estudiantes se sienten seguros y apoyados pueden realmente prosperar académica, social y emocionalmente. Conozca cómo FCPS está poniendo en práctica la Meta 2.
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Importance of Strong Attendance HabitsSeptember is Attendance Awareness Month. Some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and a habit of getting to school on time every day include:
- Setting a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? Download this checklist in English or Spanish.)
- Laying out clothes and packing backpacks the night before.
- Talking to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning, if they seem anxious about going to school.
- Developing back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
- Avoiding medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.
If you or your family need any kind of support, please reach out to our front office. We are here for you! Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
La importancia de crear buenos hábitos de asistencia
Septiembre es el Mes de Concientización sobre la Asistencia Escolar. Las familias pueden ayudar a sus estudiantes a crear rutinas saludables y el hábito de llegar puntualmente a las escuela todos los días de diferentes maneras:
- Establecer una hora regular para dormir y una rutina para las mañanas. (¿Necesita ayuda? Descargue esta guía disponible en inglés y en español.)
- Deje preparada la ropa y las mochilas desde la noche anterior.
- Tenga conversaciones con maestros, consejeros escolares u otras familias para encontrar maneras de ayudar a su estudiante a sentirse más cómodo y entusiasmado por aprender en caso de que presente ansiedad por asistir a la escuela.
- Tenga un plan alternativo para llegar a la escuela si surge algún imprevisto. Puede pedir ayuda a un familiar, vecino o alguien de su confianza.
- Siempre que sea posible, evite programar citas médicas o viajes prolongados durante los días de clases.
Si usted o su familia necesitan algún tipo de apoyo, comuníquese con nuestra oficina principal. ¡Estamos aquí para ustedes! Visite la página web de asistencia de FCPS para encontrar consejos y estrategias que ayuden a fomentar el hábito de asistencia.
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Stay in the Know With Here Comes the BusEven though FCPS has launched a new bus navigation system, some aspects like the new FCPS My Ride mobile app are still in development. Families should still use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to track the location of their child’s bus. This app is still compatible with the new system.
FCPS will notify families and schools when the new app is ready to download and use. In the meantime, everyone should reinforce with students that they need to tap on and off the bus with their student ID cards.
Have you already downloaded the new app? That’s okay! The new app is in the final stage of testing, so some features are not yet fully functional. At this time, you should refer to Here Comes the Bus for the most accurate information.
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Spanish:Manténgase informado con “Here Comes the Bus” (Aquí viene el Autobús)Aunque FCPS ha implementado un nuevo sistema de navegación para los autobuses escolares, algunas funciones, como la nueva aplicación móvil FCPS MyRide, todavía están en desarrollo. Por ahora, las familias deben continuar utilizando la aplicación “Here Comes the Bus” (Aquí viene el Autobús) para consultar la ubicación del autobús escolar de su estudiante. Esta aplicación móvil continúa siendo compatible con el nuevo sistema.
FCPS notificará a las familias y a las escuelas cuando la nueva aplicación esté lista para descargar y utilizar. Mientras tanto, es importante recordar a los estudiantes que deben pasar su credencial de identificación estudiantil por el lector al subir y bajar del autobús.
¿Ya descargó la nueva aplicación? ¡No se preocupe! La aplicación se encuentra en la etapa final de pruebas, por lo que algunas funciones todavía no están completamente disponibles. Por ahora, siga consultando “Here comes the bus” para obtener la información más precisa.
Quick Links
Hollin Meadows Attendance Information
FCPS Breakfast and Lunch Menus
FCPS Calendars
FCPS Family Resource Center (FRC)
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