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 Our Windows, Mirrors & Doors showcase is here! Thank you to all of our families and staff members that contributed their personal items for Hispanic Heritage Month which runs until October 15. You can see space at the bottom for October 1 when we add in LGBTQIA+ History Month and Disability Awareness Month. If you have items for either of these months that you would like to share, please contact our Family Liaison, Astrid Mendez at almendez@fcps.edu
News from the Fox Den
September 18, 2026
A Message from Ms. Consolla
This week, Dr. Triplett and I met with grade levels 1-6 to share about the rights and responsibilities all students have at Fort Hunt. We discussed what it looks like to be safe, respectful and responsible. We also talked about what happens when expectations are met and when mistakes occur. I invite you to connect with your child to discuss it. You can use the example of our anchor chart that we built together during the talk. There's a picture of it below.
We have been finishing up many of our beginning of the year assessments, especially in Grade 3-6 who have taken the iReady and MAP tests. Our primary grade students take a little longer to complete their reading assessments because they are administered one-on-one. Results will be available in ParentVUE when the testing windows close in mid-October. Teachers can discuss them with you at the parent-teacher conference.
If you would like to know more about our Advanced Academic services in FCPS and at Fort Hunt, please come to our Zoom meeting on Tuesday evening at 6:30pm. I will send out a link to everyone on Tuesday. Ms. Preshion Lynch, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, will be sharing an overview.
Thank you to our families that have been modeling safe behaviors by using our crosswalk. It really makes a difference.
Thank you for your partnership in your child's education at Fort Hunt.
Jean
Jean Consolla, Principal
jtconsolla@fcps.edu
Follow us on Instagram @FortHuntES
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No School-Monday, Sept 21
All FCPS schools, including Fort Hunt, will be closed on Monday, September 21 in observance of Yom Kippur.
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💕Windows, Mirrors & Doors
Windows represent the opportunities we have to learn about different cultures, abilities and backgrounds. Mirrors represent the ability to see yourself and feel valued. It gives the viewer a sense of belonging which can help validate their own experiences and identities. Doors represent the opportunity to enter and engage with another culture for a moment in time. We are following the FCPS Heritage Months calendar.
September 15-October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. Thank you to everyone who has shared for our first display! There is still time to add your items. If you and/or your family came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America, you are invited to bring in photos of you, your family, small artifacts and/or books.
Coming up in October: LBGTQIA+ History Month & Disability Awareness Month. If you connect with these identities, please consider sharing any family photos, books and artifacts. They will be on display in our showcase.
Astrid Mendez, our new Family Liaison, will work with you to create any descriptive labels you’d like to add. She can be reached at almendez@fcps.edu
Advanced Academics Overview: Information Meeting on Tuesday
All families are invited to learn about the continuum of levels in how we provide access to Advance Academics services this coming Tuesday, September 22. We will meet on Zoom from 6:30 - 7:15pm. A link will be sent out to all families on Tuesday.
Ms. Preshion Lynch, our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher (AART), will share how FCPS provides services to students in grades K-12.
This week, we had grade level meetings to share expectations around behavior and safety.
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.
🎤Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division. You are invited to share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. The closest event to Fort Hunt will be later this month.
Registration links will be shared soon. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are one-hour long and open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
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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Updates to Technology in School
The Virginia legislature has passed a law updating what personal electronics are permitted in school. Starting this year, students must turn off and place in backpacks all personal electronics, including cell phones, smart watches, laptops, and wireless headphones. Students may not wear these items during the school day in the building.
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Birthdays at Fort Hunt
Birthdays are a special day for children. Our PTA recognizes every child at the monthly Birthday Books & Cupcakes. Each child picks out a book to take home and a cupcake to enjoy at lunch.
Do not sent in any cupcakes, treats or items to pass out. Thank you!
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Toys, Fidgets, Stuffies... Stay at Home
If your child has an accommodation for the use of a fidget in their IEP or 504 plan, we will provide a fidget for them. All toys, fidgets, stuffed animals, squishies, pop-its etc., need to stay at home even if they're small. Thank you for ensuring your student complies with this.
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We are PET-Free on Our Campus
As a reminder, all FCPS campuses, including Fort Hunt, do not allow pets at any time or day of the week. This includes drop-off and afterschool pick-up. It's fine to wait up on the sidewalk on Linton Lane with your pet. This rule is in place to ensure all students feel safe and to keep our grounds clean. Thank you!
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Important Times
May arrive on campus: 8:30am
Kiss & Ride: 8:35-8:55am
Doors Open: 8:35am Tardy Bell: 8:55am
Dismissal Bell: 3:40pm
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Important Dates
Monday, September 21 | No School - Yom Kippur Holiday
Tuesday September 22 | Advanced Academics K-12 Overview 6:30pm on Zoom. A link will be sent that morning
Monday, October 12 | No School for students
Friday, October 23 | Fall Fest
You can access the full 2026-27 calendar here. Days that are shaded pink or blue are holidays for students. Orange days are NOT school holidays.
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Get Involved with your PTA
Consider becoming a member of the Parent Teacher Association at Fort Hunt. It's a great way to connect with other parents, learn about how to support your child and to have fun at their amazing community events! There are many ways where you can share your voice, talents and time. Everyone working together makes this a great community. Check out the PTA website for more information.
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Parent/Guardian Handbook
Do you have questions about attendance or food/drink at school or what students can wear? If so, please check out our Parent/Guardian Handbook on our Fort Hunt website. It's available with translations. Click here to access it. Of course, if you have a question about a situation that is not listed, reach out to your child's teacher or an administrator.
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Your Partners in Education
We are honored to work with your family this year and will work everyday to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for your child. We can't do it alone. Please contact us when there is a question or concern, especially related to bullying. As a parent, you will often hear about something before staff might. Thank you for all your support.
Jean Consolla, Principal
jtconsolla@fcps.edu
Tiffani Triplett, Assistant Principal
tttriplett@fcps.edu
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