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10/11 Happening at Hutchison
What a fabulous week of learning at Hutchison! We welcomed the Project Momentum team, enjoyed a wonderful Family Coffee, watched our third graders launch their butterfly study, sent our kindergarteners to the pumpkin patch, launched rockets in STEAM, and hosted a fantastic STEM Night with our wonderful partners at the Children’s Science Center. What a fun week!
We’re also excited to welcome our new assistant principal, Ms. Resheeda Hickson! Be sure to read more about her in this newsletter. We hope to see you at our Chuck E. Cheese fundraiser on October 14!
Ms. Aiello, scaiello@fcps.edu
Community Calendar
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- 10/12: School Planning Day, NO SCHOOL
- 10/14: Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser, 3-9 PM
- 10/19-23: Every Eagle Belongs Week
- 10/24: Herndon Homecoming Parade, 9:30AM
POC: Elise Velez egvelez@fcps.edu
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The first PTA fundraiser is next week! Come join us at Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 14 from 3–9 p.m. at the Herndon location. It’s a fun night out for families, and a portion of sales comes back to support our school. We hope to see you there!
Looking to be part of the community in Fairfax County schools? The FCCPTA is looking for a Herndon Pyramid Ambassador. Ambassadors work with the PTA to:
Build community and strengthen relationships
Share important information from FCCPTA, Virginia PTA, and FCPS
Bring local units’ questions, ideas, and needs back to FCCPTA
Please contact:
- Ambassador Chair Adrienne Barge: ambassadorschair@fccpta.org
- VP of Outreach Erin Anderson: vp.outreach@fccpta.org
Every voice helps strengthen our school. Follow us on social media, or simply become a member. Click Here to Join the PTA!
POC: Michelle Lansel president@hutchisonespta.org
It is with great excitement that we welcome Ms. Resheeda Hinkson to the Hutch family as our newest Assistant Principal! Ms. Hinkson brings a wealth of experience, a strong background in educational leadership, and a deep commitment to student success. She joined Fairfax County Public Schools in 2019 and has most recently served as an Assistant Principal at Floris Elementary School and Coates Elementary School. During her three years at Coates, she served as the administrator for grades 4–6, the Special Education department, and the Specialist team. Drawing on her extensive knowledge of curriculum and instruction, Ms. Hinkson has been a dedicated instructional coach to her teams, supporting content mastery, differentiation, and efforts to close achievement gaps.
Prior to joining FCPS, Ms. Hinkson spent 14 years with District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). Her diverse leadership experience includes serving as a Middle School Assistant Principal, Director of Special Education, Summer School Principal, and special education teacher. These experiences have provided her with a broad perspective on teaching, learning, student support, and school leadership. |
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Ms. Hinkson is a lifelong learner who is deeply committed to continuous growth. She holds a Master of Arts in Special Education and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership Administration from Trinity Washington University. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Legal and Ethical Studies. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Special Education at Walden University.
 
Hutchison is launching Walk to Read! Students will learn in flexible reading groups designed to match their needs and help them grow as readers. We’re excited to get started—ask your child what they’re reading and learning! Letters with specific information and programming will be shared next week🌟
- Grades 1 -3 Week of October 13th
- Grades 4-6 Week of October 6th
- Kindergarten: October 26th
During our kindness and inclusion week, students will focus on helping everyone feel safe, welcomed, and included at school. We will practice using kind words, including others, speaking up when something feels unsafe, and getting help from a trusted adult.
Our schoolwide message is “Every Eagle Belongs.” We want every student to know that they are an important part of our school community and that small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
🧡On Wednesday, October 21, we will celebrate Unity Day! Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange to show that our school stands for kindness, acceptance, and belonging. Thank you for helping us build a caring school community where every Eagle feels valued!
POC: Jessica Wilcox jmwilcox@fcps.edu
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) uses a nationally normed abilities test as one piece of information when identifying students for advanced academic programs. FCPS uses the online Naglieri General Ability Tests (NGAT) for group assessment in grades 2-7. All students in 2nd grade and any student in grades 3-6 without a General Abilities Test score will complete the NGAT between October 21-23.
The Notification of Testing letter below gives families information about the abilities tests available to students.
ngat-testing-notice-english.pdf
ngat-testing-notice-spanish.pdf
POC: Mikaela Antonio mantonio@fpcs.edu
On Wednesday, November 18, 6th grade students will be given the Fairfax County Youth Survey. This is a detailed, optional, and anonymous survey that asks students questions about a variety of topics related to risky behaviors, physical and mental health, and safety. Topics may include, but are not limited to, substance use, screen time, eating habits, and bullying.
If you do not wish for your child to participate, please complete the Parent Digital Consent through ParentVUE no later than Thursday, November 5.
POC: Molly Young msyoung@fcps.edu
📺View a video by clicking this link to learn how to access grades and test results in the ParentVue app. Students may have iReady Universal Screener, MAP Growth, or VALLSS test results for you to view, depending on their grade level.
Learn more about your ParentVue account by clicking this link. You can also visit Hutchison during the school day (9am-4:00pm) for help accessing your ParentVue account.
To use the family information phone lines please call:
- Amharic (አማርኛ): 571-423-4957
- Arabic (): 571-423-4952
- Chinese (): 571-423-4953
- Farsi (): 571-423-4954
- Korean (): 571-423-4951
- Spanish (): 571-423-4950
- Urdu (): 571-423-4955
- Vietnamese (): 571-423-4956
- Family Resource Center: 703-204-3941
Parents and guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their child to be considered for full-time Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services must submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Sarah Aiello (SCAiello@fcps.edu) and Mikaela Antionio (mantonio@fcps.edu) no later than December 15, 2026.
Each year, families can submit a referral for full-time AAP services any time from the first day of school through December 15. No late referrals for full-time AAP services will be accepted.
Full Time Referral Forms: English Spanish
Parent Questionnaire: English Spanish
Once a referral is received, our school will compile information related to the student. Then, a committee of six trained professionals from across the county will review materials to determine eligibility for full-time AAP services.
Next Steps for Parents
Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April.
At the elementary level, referrals for subject-specific and part-time AAP are screened by the school. If you miss the full-time referral deadline, your student can still be screened for subject-specific or part-time AAP services for the remainder of the year.
At the middle school level, honors courses are open to all students.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs webpage.
POC: Sarah Aiello scaiello@fcps.edu
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Herndon Homecoming Parade
Hutchison, let’s represent at the Herndon Homecoming Parade!
Join us on Saturday, October 24, as we celebrate this year’s theme: “Hollywood Through the Years!”
The parade begins at 9:30 a.m.
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Free Mammograms During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every Monday in October, HealthWorks will be providing FREE mammograms to women without insurance who might not otherwise get this vital screening.
Mammography Monday Dates: October 5, 12, 19, 26
Call 703-443-2000, option 5 to schedule.
Only available to non-HealthWorks patients. HealthWorks patients should contact their provider to schedule.
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Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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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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Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Share Your Feedback on Traveling to and From School
The FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are asking families to share their experiences traveling to and from their child’s school. The feedback will help inform the Fairfax County School Board’s annual assessment of traffic and pedestrian safety near schools.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss-and-ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Celebrating the Power of School Lunches
Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This National School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) reminds families that they are dedicated to providing delicious, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? View the Nutrition Services menus.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are available.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Safe Routes to School Survey
- Immunization Events
- Celebrating Our Principals
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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