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 We had a beautiful fall morning where students could walk, bike and scoot to school. Some of our students met up with Fairfax County police officers who were giving out stickers. Thank you to everyone for promoting safe transport to and from school everyday. If you haven't filled out the Traffic & Pedestrian survey (see article below), please do so by next Thursday.
News from the Fox Den
October 9, 2026
A Message from Ms. Consolla
I'm overflowing with pride and joy at this week's announcement from the Virginia Department of Education: According to the official Virginia School Quality Profiles, Fort Hunt achieved the highest performance rating level of "Distinguished" with a framework score of 90.74. The state system provides information about our school’s performance on academic and readiness measures. The framework places emphasis on standardized test results, alongside student growth, and readiness measures that vary by school level.
I want to be clear in saying that our students are much more than the results of standardized tests and point systems. Every day in our classrooms, our amazing educators are leading moments of joy in learning. This recognition reflects the strength of our entire school community. Our strong performance stands out and is something to celebrate.
We will continue building on this success. Our team is committed to keeping high expectations for learning, supporting each student’s unique strengths, and creating a school environment where every child feels welcomed, challenged, and cared for. We are also grateful for the support we receive from families. Your involvement makes a difference, and it plays an important role in helping our students succeed.
Being partners means sharing information. If you have not scheduled your parent-teacher conference with your child's AM teacher, please do so in the next week. I have instructed all AM teachers to meet with their students' families. They will coordinate with the PM teacher to either join in or to pass along information to share with you. Thank you in advance for arriving on time. If you need any assistance with scheduling that conference, don't hesitate to reach out to me or Dr. Triplett.
Thank you for your partnership in your child's education at Fort Hunt.
Jean
Jean Consolla, Principal
jtconsolla@fcps.edu
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Reminder: NO school on Monday, October 12
School will be closed for students on Monday. Our teachers will be at school engaged in professional learning, collaboration and planning. See you on Tuesday!
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🏫Absences & Early Pick-up: Can I Use Talking Points?
No. Please do not use Talking Points to communicate any absences, early pick-ups, doctor's appointments, etc. Our Office Team cannot monitor Talking Points. Instead, you can communicate through the Attendance email or through ParentVUE. You can also leave a voicemail on our attendance line.
Our attendance line is: 703-619-2626
Our attendance email is: forthuntelem.attendance@fcps.edu
🎃Halloween BOO-grams are Here! Order yours now.
Our sixth graders are raising money for their end-of-year events by offering special messages to be delivered for $1 each. Submit your order here by Wednesday, October 21. BOO-grams will be delivered on Friday, October 30. Questions can be directed to parent Danielle Albers at albers_danielle@yahoo.com
🚶♀️➡️Dismissal Reminder for Walkers
In order to establish a clear dismissal and transfer from school to home, all walkers who exit out Door 11 must proceed home. They are welcome to return to campus once they've checked in at home. If a student's parent is already on campus at the time of dismissal, they are welcome to stay.
Students who live outside of walking distance may not wait unattended on the side yard for a parent to drive up. Those students are considered car riders and should be exiting out at the Car Riders dismissal at Door 1. Thank you for supporting this by talking with your child about the expectations for a safe dismissal.
🆘Does Your Family Need Assistance?
Our Family Liaison, Astrid Mendez, has access to a variety of resources that can support families who might be having financial difficulties at this time. Those resources include but are not limited to food, clothing and school supplies. You can share your request by completing this form. All information will be confidential and used by our Family Liaison to coordinate assistance and connect your family with available resources.
💕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.
This month for 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
🚌Safe Routes to School Parent and Caregiver Survey
As part of the Fairfax County School Board’s Annual School-Based Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences traveling to and from school.
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.
🎤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.
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⌚Late? Walk Your Child into the Building
We recognize that situations might come up that result in arriving after 8:55am. When that happens, quickly walk your child into the office. Do not drop them off at the curb. Walking them in takes a minute and ensures that there is an adult-to-adult hand-off. Thank you!
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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
Wednesday, October 21 | Early Release Wednesday 12:40pm dismissal
Friday, October 23 | Fall Fest 5:30pm
Friday, October 30 | Last day of Quarter 1 1:40pm dismissal
Mon, Nov 2 & Tues, Nov 3 | No school for students
Wednesday, November 11 | Veterans Day Celebration & Thanksgiving Family Luncheon
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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