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 Thank you to everyone who attended our parent coffee event! Our team was happy to share resources with our families who attended this event.
A Message from Principal Crews
Dear Hollin Meadows Community,
We’re excited to share some wonderful news: Hollin Meadows Elementary is Fully Accredited for the 2026–2027 school year!
Our School Performance & Support Framework (SPSF) score of 84.18 means we will continue to receive Targeted Support and Improvement. At the same time, our results show meaningful progress in several important areas:
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Math growth: Grades 3–6 math pass rates increased from 57% in 2025 to 60% in 2026.
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English language growth: Our WIDA growth score rose from 57.1% to 59.8%, reflecting the progress of our multilingual learners as they continue developing their English skills.
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Improved attendance: With the strength of our home-school partnerships, chronic absenteeism decreased from 17.98% in 2025 to 10.27% in 2026. That means fewer students missed 10% or more of the school year.
These gains reflect the hard work of our students and staff, along with the support of our families and community. Thank you for partnering with us, supporting daily attendance, and helping every student grow. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together and look forward to building on this progress in the year ahead.
With gratitude,
Jasibi Crews
Principal
 Our second grade students walked to the Sherwood Hall library last week to learn about all of the amazing resources there!
Upcoming HMES Events
Oct. 19-23: Digital Citizenship Spirit Week
Oct. 21: Early Release Wednesday (12:05 dismissal)
Oct. 30 Two Hour Early Release (1:05 dismissal)
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Digital Citizenship Spirit Week: 10/19 - 10/23
Digital Citizenship Week is an event held during the third full week of October dedicated to teaching students how to be good digital citizens. We will have a spirit week to celebrate and reinforce what we are learning about being respectful, responsible, and safe online.
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Monday, 10/19: Sports Shirt Day: Remember the importance of putting down your device, staying active, and playing with other people
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Tuesday, 10/20: Hat Day: Put on your thinking hat and think first before posting online
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Wednesday, 10/21: Wear orange for Unity Day and stand against bullies and cyberbullying
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Thursday, 10/22: Crazy Socks or Shoes Day: Think about the digital footprint that you are leaving on the internet when you post or visit websites
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Friday: 10/23: Pajama Day: Remember to put away your device at least 1 hour before bedtime so you can get better sleep
Early Release Wednesday on Oct. 21
Here are the early release dates for HMES. Students will be dismissed at 12:05 on the following days:
- December 2
- February 10
- May 5
Please contact your child’s teacher to make sure that they know if your child needs to stay at school all day on Oct. 21, 2026.
Parents and caregivers may use the Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet in SIS ParentVUE to confirm whether or not child care on the four early release Wednesdays will be needed.
 PTA News and Events
Upcoming October events:
10/29 -First Quarter Teacher/Staff Appreciation Meal. Click here to sign up to volunteer or to make food
10/29: Trunk or Treat at 4:00 p.m. Click here to sign up to decorate a trunk. Click here to sign up to decorate a trunk.
11/7: Hornet Hustle - Click here to register for the Hornet Hustle
QR code to register for the Hornet Hustle
Hornet Hustle
Hollin Meadows Hornets!
Get Ready to lace up your sneakers and join us for the most exciting event of the season - the Hornet Hustle!
Who: HMES staff, students, families, and community members
What: Hornet Hustle, a 1-Mile Fun Run around the Hollin Hills neighborhood
Where: HMES
When: Saturday, November 7 at 9am and join us after the run for a post race party!
This is a fundraiser for the Hollin Meadows Elementary PTA. You can get involved by signing up to run/walk or by asking friends and family to donate to support your child in the event.
Register for the Hornet Hustle : HERE
There is a suggested donation of $10/runner or $25/family.
We are running the fundraising campaign through 99Pledges, a free and secure online system allowing friends and family to donate directly to the Hollin Meadows PTA on behalf of your child. Participation in the fundraising campaign is optional and is NOT required to run in the Hornet Hustle.
To add your child as a participant, please follow these 3 easy steps:
1.Go to this link - 99 Pledges
2.Enter your child’s name, enter your email(s), and select their group.
3.Click “Add” > this will take you to your newly created pledge page!
Then you can share your child’s pledge page link with friends and family via email, text or Facebook.
Here is some sample sharing text:
" NAME is participating in a fundraiser, and would love your support. If you'd like to donate, you can do so online at the following link: YOUR PLEDGE PAGE LINK Thanks for your support!"
You’ll receive an email with a shareable link to your child’s fundraising page as well as a private profile management page where you can personalize it further.
That’s it! The 99Pledges platform is free to use. Donations to your child’s page will be sent directly to the Hollin Meadows Elementary PTA.
Thank you for your support, and LET’S GET READY TO HUSTLE!!
Please contact hornethustlehmes@gmail.com with any questions.
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La Carrera de los Hornets!
¡Hornets de Hollin Meadows!
¡Prepárense para ponerse las zapatillas y únanse al evento más emocionante de la temporada:
Quiénes: Personal, estudiantes, familias y miembros de la comunidad de HMES
Qué: Carrera de los Hornets, una carrera recreativa de 1 milla alrededor del vecindario de Hollin Hills
Dónde: HMES
Cuándo: Sábado 7 de noviembre a las 9:00 a. m. ¡Únanse a nosotros después de la carrera para una fiesta!
Esta es una recaudación de fondos para la Asociación de Padres y Maestros (PTA) de la Escuela Primaria Hollin Meadows. Pueden participar inscribiéndose para correr o caminar, o pidiendo a amigos y familiares que donen para apoyar a su hijo/a en el evento.
*Inscríbanse en la Carrera de los Hornets: AQUI
Se sugiere una donación de $10 por corredor o $25 por familia.
*Estamos llevando a cabo la campaña de recaudación de fondos a través de 99Pledges, un sistema en línea gratuito y seguro que permite a amigos y familiares donar directamente a la PTA de Hollin Meadows en nombre de su hijo/a. Participar en la campaña de recaudación de fondos es opcionaly NO es necesario para correr en la Hornet Hustle.
Para añadir a tu hijo/a como participante, sigue estos 3 sencillos pasos:
- Ve a este enlace: 99 Pledges
- Introduce el nombre de tu hijo/a, tu(s) correo(s) electrónico(s) y selecciona su grupo.
- Haz clic en «Añadir» > ¡Esto te llevará a la página de donaciones que acabas de crear!
Luego podrás compartir el enlace de la página de donaciones de tu hijo/a con amigos y familiares por correo electrónico,mensaje de texto o Facebook.
Aquí tienes un ejemplo de texto para compartir:
«[NOMBRE] participa en una campaña de recaudación de fondos y le encantaría contar con tu apoyo. Si quieresdonar, puedes hacerlo en línea en el siguiente enlace: ENLACE A TU PÁGINA DE DONACIONES ¡Gracias por tu apoyo!»
Recibirás un correo electrónico con un enlace para compartir a la página de recaudación de fondos de tu hijo/a, así como una página privada de gestión de perfil donde podrás personalizarla aún más.
¡Eso es todo! La plataforma 99Pledges es gratuita. Las donaciones a la página de su hijo/ase enviarán directamente a la Asociación de Padres y Maestros (PTA) de la Escuela Primaria Hollin Meadows.
Gracias por su apoyo, ¡y a trabajar duro!
Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con hornethustlehmes@gmail.com.
Outstanding Employee Awards
Nominations are now open for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards!
To submit a nomination for a Hollin Meadows Outstanding Employee, please complete the nomination through this Google form link: Click here to nominate an employee.
All that is required is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work. You may nominate up to one employee per category.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Professional Staff Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a School-Based Administrator (that is not the building principal) or Schedule-B employee or Teacher Scale employee in a non-instructional position at their current location.
Positions in this category include Assistant Principal, Resource Teacher and Special Education Department Chair and Multilingual Learners Department Chair who serves in a non-instructional role for more than 50% of their time, Instructional Coach, School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Psychologist, Reading Specialist, Social Worker, Speech Language Pathologist, School Counselor, or other employee paid as a Resource Teacher who serves in a non-instructional or administrative role in the school.
Outstanding Educational Services Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A, Schedule-H, or Classroom Instructional Support (CIS) employee at their current location.
Positions in this category include Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, Student Information Assistant, Finance Technician, School Finance Assistant, Instructional Assistant, Family Liaison, and Public Health Training Assistant.
Outstanding Operational Services Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Schedule-H employee at their current location.
Positions in this category include Custodian, Building Supervisor, and Food Services staff.
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 13th ,2026
If you have any questions, please contact Keilys Alfonzo at kaalfonzo@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.
Conversaciones Comunitarias Directamente con la Dra. Reid
Acompáñenos 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.
No es necesario inscribirse, pero hacerlo nos ayuda con la planificación.
FCPS Is Participating in Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5)
Virginia Quality Birth to Five is Virginia’s system for measuring and supporting quality in early childhood programs so children enter kindergarten ready to learn. VQB5 builds on health and safety standards by measuring the quality of teacher-child interactions and the use of the curriculum. Visit the Virginia Quality Birth to Five website for more information.
FCPS participa en Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5)
Virginia Quality Birth to 5 es el sistema de Virginia para medir y apoyar la calidad de los programas de educación para la primera infancia, con el objetivo de que los niños lleguen al kindergarten preparados para aprender. VQB5 se basa en los estándares de salud y seguridad y también mide la calidad de las interacciones entre maestros y estudiantes, así como el uso del currículo. Para obtener más información, consulte el folleto VQB5 para Familias en inglés o español.
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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Quick Links
Hollin Meadows Attendance Information
FCPS Breakfast and Lunch Menus
FCPS Calendars
FCPS Family Resource Center (FRC)
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