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  Snow much fun! Note for the Principal's Desk

Dear Parents and Families,

On behalf of the entire HWES staff, we extend our gratitude to you for your overwhelming support and generosity through your heartfelt words, thoughtful treats, and the annual “PTA Sweet Shoppe”.  We have had a wonderful month of December. 

We are incredibly grateful for your dedication to our school community. Your involvement and enthusiasm help to create a nurturing and positive learning environment for our students.

We look forward to welcoming all our students back on Monday, January 6th, 2025. May your winter break be filled with peace, joy, and happiness.

Warm Regards,

Emily Cope, Sean McCartney and Moonhee Doan

• The HWES office will be closed from Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3, 2025.
• We will look forward to seeing all of our students on Monday, January 6, 2025!

To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.

School Information ❄️ Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings

Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions. 

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be among the first to hear about weather delays and closings! Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform.

🗺️ Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for FCPS’ Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program will open on Monday, January 13, 2025. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2024-25 school year. 

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. 

Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting held at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program Registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. 

Get more information on the DLI Program webpage and the DLI Program Registration webpage.

📍 Comprehensive Boundary Review Update

The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received.  If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in one of the following virtual meetings:

• Friday, January 10, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. 
• Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m. 
• Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m. 
• Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 
• Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 
• Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Language interpretation will be available. 

All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.

Family Resources 🖥️ Free Webinars and Events for Families

In January, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:

• Overcoming School Refusal and Resistance
• Virtual Meeting for Siblings of Children with Special Needs
• FCPS Math Week
• Supporting Your Child’s Executive Functioning Skills
• Depression in Teens
• Understanding Trauma in Your Child/Comprendiedo el Trauma en su Hijo (presented in Spanish)

Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.

Upcoming Family Academy Events

You are an important part of your child's education! The FCPS Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.

📣 Sign Up and Speak Out: Fairfax County’s Pre-2025 Session Public Hearing

The Fairfax County delegation to the Virginia General Assembly will hold a public hearing regarding the upcoming 2025 session on Saturday, January 4, at 9 a.m., in the Board Auditorium at the Fairfax County Government Center. 

As Fairfax County residents, you may sign up in advance to speak at the hearing and let the delegation know what matters most to you. To participate, register online using this form or contact the Department of Clerk Services at 703-324-3151 (TTY 711) by noon on Thursday, January 2. Find additional guidelines for speaking at the public forum on the Fairfax County Government website. 

FCPS News In Case You Missed It

• FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration
• Be Among the First to Hear About Closings/Delays
• Fall 2024 Sports Champions

Mark Your Calendars

December 23-January 3: Winter Break, No School

January 20: Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, No School

January 28: Quarter 2 Ends

January 29: Teacher Workday, No School

February 17: President's Day, No School

February 20-21: PTA Musical

February 24: Early Release Monday, 12:40 Dismissal

March 17: Early Release Monday, 12:40 Dismissal

April 28: Early Release Monday, 12:40 Dismissal

May 19: Early Release Monday, 12:40 Dismissal

Quick Links

• SIS/ParentVUE Account Access
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Hunters Woods Calendar
• FCPS Breakfast & Lunch Menus - Hunters Woods
• PTA website 
• FCPS Cares

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Strong start to our mornings here at HWES!

 

The HWES office will be closed from Monday, December 23, through Friday, January 3, 2025.

 

We will look forward to seeing all of our students on Monday, January 6, 2025!

 

School Events Winter Spirit Week!

Join HWES for some school spirit and fun together!

• Monday, Dec 16 - Winter Hat Day
• Tuesday, Dec 17- Channel Your Flannel
• Wednesday, Dec 18- Festive Sock Day
• Thursday, Dec 19- Festive Sweater Day
• Friday, Dec 20- Pajama Day 
• Saturday, Jan 6- Light up the New Year, Bonus Day 

School Information ⭐Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals⭐ Closes on December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Hunters Woods’ AART: Tara-Jeanne Tompkins [email protected] no later than December 15, 2024. 

The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement.  Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Mrs. Tompkins [email protected]. 

Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall. 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

SEL Screener Parent Reports

Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.

For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.

Community Meetings on the Comprehensive Boundary Review

If you did not get a chance to attend one of the recent community meetings on the Comprehensive Boundary Review, please consider attending the final meeting in this first phase of the boundary review process. The Region 1 meeting will take place Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m.,in the Madison High School cafeteria. Register today. If you are unable to participate, stay tuned for details about virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings coming early next year.

View FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.

Family Resources ⛄Student and Family Resources

Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue! 

FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures.

Winter Special Education and 504 Newsletter

The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:

• Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
• Save the Date: 2025 Family Summit
• SEL Screener Results
• New Accessibility Resources
• Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Program
• Why Some Students with Disabilities Stay in FCPS Until Age 22
• VR Programs Supports Out-of-State Post Secondary Schools
• Executive Functioning Webinars
• Early Literacy Resources
• ESY and Assessment Webinar
• COVID-19 Compensatory Education: FCPS Service Delivery Options

FCPS News: In Case You Missed It

In FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Course Selection for Middle and High School Students
• Join Our Teacher Team!
• Comprehensive Boundary Review Updates

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

✅Mark Your Calendars

December 23-January 3: Winter Break, No School

January 20: Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, No School

January 28: Quarter 2 Ends

January 29: Teacher Workday, No School

February 17: President's Day, No School

February 20-21: PTA Musical

February 24: Early Release Monday, 12:40 Dismissal

March 17: Early Release Monday, 12:40 Dismissal

April 28: Early Release Monday, 12:40 Dismissal

May 19: Early Release Monday, 12:40 Dismissal

Quick Links

• SIS/ParentVUE Account Access
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Hunters Woods Calendar
• FCPS Breakfast & Lunch Menus - Hunters Woods
• PTA website 
• FCPS Cares

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🌟A day in the life of our students.🌟 Learning and growing every day.  3 Hour Early Release Monday

• December 9th, 2024
• 12:40 pm Dismissal
• Specials for Grades 4-6 only
• To makes changes to your child's dismissal plan, please fill out the form

School Events Hunters Woods Winter Concerts

• Tuesday, December 10 Chorus Concert Grades 4-6
  • Students arrive at 6:15 PM for the 6:30 PM concert.
• Wednesday, December 11 Band Concert Grades 4-6
  • 4th & 5th grade students arrive at 5:45 PM for the 6:00 PM concert.
  • 6th grade students arrive at 7:00 PM for the 7:15 PM concert.
• Thursday December 12 Strings Concert Grades 4-6
  • Beginning/Intermediate students arrive at 6:00 PM for the 6:15 PM concert.
  • Advanced Strings students arrive at 6:45 PM for the 7:00 PM concert.

School Information 🖊️Federal Impact Aid Forms🌟

The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify: 

• Military families.
• Federally connected families.
• Families living on a military base.

Please complete one form for each child in your household even if you are not connected to the military.

Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible. We are seeking 100% return of the form. 

Step 1: CLICK HERE to be taken to SIS ParentVUE. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact [email protected]

Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.

Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page. This will take you to the Impact Aid Survey for you to complete.

Contact James Racine, [email protected] for a paper copy of the form. 

⭐Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals⭐ Closes on December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Hunters Woods’ AART: Tara-Jeanne Tompkins [email protected] no later than December 15, 2024. 

The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement.  Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Mrs. Tompkins [email protected]. 

Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall. 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review are underway. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Madison High School Cafeteria.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. If you are unable to attend on this date, view the list of remaining meeting dates on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage. You may also sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter

Parent Resources 📝Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation Webinar

Webinar - Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation: Keeping Kids Safe Online December 13, 2024, from 10-11:30 a.m. Register Here

Join us for this important webinar presented jointly by Fairfax County Schools, the Fairfax County Police Department, the Department of Justice, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Webinar Highlights:

• What is Sextortion?
• What are FCPS and FCPD seeing in relation to sextortion?
• How can families help prevent their kids from becoming victims?
• How should families respond if their child was victimized?
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🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide

Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.

 

📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break

Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered. Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.

 

⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!

The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county. 

Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.

FCPS News In Case You Missed It

FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Family Academy Orientation
• Literacy Resources
• Winter Programs and Activities

✅Mark Your Calendars

December 9: Early Release Monday, 12:40 Dismissal

December 10: Chorus Concert, 6:30 pm

December 11: Band Concert, 6:00pm or 7:00 pm

December 12: Strings Concert, 6:15 pm or 7:00 pm

December 23-January 3: Winter Break, No School

January 20: Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, No School

January 28: Quarter 2 Ends

January 29: Teacher Workday, No School

February 17: President's Day, No School

February 20-21: PTA Musical

February 24: Early Release Monday, 12:40 Dismissal

Quick Links

• SIS/ParentVUE Account Access
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Hunters Woods Calendar
• FCPS Breakfast & Lunch Menus - Hunters Woods
• PTA website 
• FCPS Cares

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📷Picture Retake Day📷 Friday, December 6th, 2024

Picture retake day is rescheduled to this Friday, December 6, 2024

⭐3 Hour Early Release Monday is⭐ December 9th, 2024

• Confirmation of your child's dismissal plan have been sent this week. If there are any changes, please fill out the form. 
• Students enrolled in SACC, SACC will be open and providing supervision for the three-hour release.  
• All daycare busses/vans will pick students up at 12:40 pm
• For student staying late, please have your child bring their laptop and a snack. 

⭐If there are any changes to Dec 9th's early release dismissal plan, please complete this form no later than Wednesday, Dec 4th

 

Food Drive to Benefit South Lakes Food Pantry December 2-6, 2024

The Hunters Woods 6th Grade Student Ambassadors are sponsoring a food drive to help stock the South Lakes High School Food Pantry.

We're accepting a wide variety of items including oatmeal, granola bars, protein bars, peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti, pasta sauce, canned vegetables, beans, rice, baking supplies, and personal care items. 

Please drop your donations off in the school lobby between December 2 and 6.

Quick Links

• SIS/ParentVUE Account Access
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Hunters Woods Calendar
• FCPS Breakfast & Lunch Menus - Hunters Woods
• PTA website 
• FCPS Cares

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🕜 NO EARLY RELEASE TODAY! 🕜 Just a reminder that today Monday, November 25 is a FULL school day. We will NOT be having an early release today.  The next 3-hour early release will be on Monday, December 9! Thank you! Quick Links

• SIS/ParentVUE Account Access
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Hunters Woods Calendar
• FCPS Breakfast & Lunch Menus - Hunters Woods
• PTA website 
• FCPS Cares

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• ✅Mark Your Calendars

Check out all the Hunters Woods happenings this week! Be sure to scroll to down for more photos!

• 📌 Thanksgiving Break, No School
  • November 27-29
• 📌 Early Release Monday
  • December 9 
  • Nov. 25 is not an early release date

School Information ⭐3 Hour Early Release Monday is⭐ December 9th, 2024

• Confirmation of your child's dismissal plan have been sent this week. If there are any changes, please fill out the form. 
• Students enrolled in SACC, SACC will be open and providing supervision for the three-hour release.  
• All daycare busses/vans will pick students up at 12:40 pm
• For student staying late, please have your child bring their laptop and a snack. 

⭐If there are any changes to Dec 9th's early release dismissal plan, please complete this form no later than Wednesday, Dec 4th

Full-Time AAP Referrals

All students in Grades 2-7 may be screened by referral for the full-time advanced academic program. The referral window is open from the first day of school through December 15, annually.

• Do not wait for test scores or the universal screener referral (second grade only).
• No referrals for full-time screening will be accepted after the spring screening deadline of December 15, annually.

The referral form and optional parent-guardian questionnaire can be found on the FCPS AAP Identification and Placement for Current FCPS Students. Contact Tara-Jeanne Tompkins, Hunters Woods’ AART, or view the FCPS Full-Time Academic Programs Services Identification Procedures website for more information.

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact us. 

Register for ParentVUELearn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

📍 Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on:

Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Madison High School Cafeteria.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

Student Feedback Opportunity for FCPS Cell Phone Policy and SR&R

FCPS is working with K12 Insight to host a community forum for families, staff members, and students to provide feedback on the school division’s cell phone policies and practices, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. FCPS is looking for more student participants (grades 3-12) to help ensure diverse perspectives from our community.

 

The community forum will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center. If your student is interested in providing feedback, please visit the Cell Phone Policy Forum registration page to learn more. Families must register their child by Monday, November 25.

South Lakes HS Event The 2nd Annual Late Nite at the Byrd is Back!

A welcoming event for the Boys and Girls basketball programs this year hosted by the South Lakes Athletic Leadership class. It is a free event but there will be a donation available. We invite members of the South Lakes community to join us to see:

• 3 Point Contest
• Dunk Contest
• Dance Team performance
• Raffle Prizes
• Contests for fans

 This is a chance for people to meet with teams, get autographs and take photos with the players!  The event is on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 8pm at the Wendell G. Byrd Gymnasium, following the boys basketball scrimmage. Please enter at door 4. Boosters will have concessions and gear store open in gym lobby!

Every middle school and elementary school child must be accompanied by an adult. 

 Any questions please email Mr. Cincinnati at [email protected]

FCPS News In Case You Missed It

FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Preparing for Winter Weather
• SEL Screener Results
• Varsity Girls Wrestling Is New Winter Sport

✅Mark Your Calendars

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break, No School

December 3: Picture Retake Day

December 9: Early Release Monday, 12:40 Dismissal

December 10: Chorus Concert, 6:00 pm

December 11: Band Concert, 6:00 pm

December 12: Strings Concert, 6:00 pm

December 23-January 3: Winter Break, No School

January 20: Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, No School

January 28: Quarter 2 Ends

January 29: Teacher Workday, No School

February 17: President's Day, No School

Quick Links

• SIS/ParentVUE Account Access
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Hunters Woods Calendar
• FCPS Breakfast & Lunch Menus - Hunters Woods
• PTA website 
• FCPS Cares

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Thank you to our wonderful PTA volunteers for setting up our book fair! The kids are very excited! School Events 📚Book Fair is Here!📚

Place: Museum Pod

Dates: Nov 18-22, 2024

Monday, Nov 18th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday, Nov 19th 8:40 am - 4:00 pm Wednesday, Nov 20th 8:40 am - 6:00 pm *Extended Hours* Thursday, Nov 21st 8:40 am - 4:00 pm Friday, Nov 22nd 8:40 am - 12:00 pm School Information 📬Progress Reports Will Be Mailed Home

• Progress reports will be sent home in the mail.
• Parents and Guardians can also view progress reports in ParentVUE.

🖊️Federal Impact Aid Forms🌟

The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify: 

• Military families.
• Federally connected families.
• Families living on a military base.

Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. 

For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.

Step 1: CLICK HERE to be taken to SIS ParentVUE. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter. 

Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.

Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page. This will take you to the Impact Aid Survey for you to complete.

If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page, and see a green check next to each of their names.

📍 Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on:

Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Madison High School Cafeteria.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

FCPS News In Case You Missed It

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Veterans Day Recognitions
• Resources on IEPs, Financial Aid, Literacy, and Community Leadership
• Teacher Hiring Event

✅Mark Your Calendars

November 18-22: Book Fair

November 20: PTA Meeting, 6:00 pm

November 22: PTA Movie Night, 6:00 pm

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break, No School

December 3: Picture Retake Day

December 10: Chorus Concert, 6:00 pm

December 11: Band Concert, 6:00 pm

December 12: Strings Concert, 6:00 pm

December 23-January 3: Winter Break, No School

January 20: Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, No School

January 28: Quarter 2 Ends

January 29: Teacher Workday, No School

Quick Links

• SIS/ParentVUE Account Access
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Hunters Woods Calendar
• FCPS Breakfast & Lunch Menus - Hunters Woods
• PTA website 
• FCPS Cares

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🌟Book Character Day is a great way to promote literacy and encourage a love of reading. It's also a fun way to connect with other book lovers and celebrate your favorite characters.

Veterans Day

• Monday, November 11, 2024
  • School Closed
  • HWES Main Office Closed

School Event Veterans Day Performance

Presented by our 2nd Grade Students

November 13th, 2024

6:30 pm - GYM

HWES Pumpkin Drive!

Looking for a place to donate your pumpkins and gourds after using them as Fall decorations?

Look no further! It’s time for the annual HWES Pumpkin Drive! All pumpkins will be used for science lessons, our composting program, and to feed the local wildlife during the winter.

For your convenience, you may also leave your pumpkins on the benches next to Kiss and Ride at any time. Thank you for your support!

School Information National Family Engagement Month

This month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Strong family support is vital to student well-being and success. 

FCPS has many resources designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth.

Additionally, every school has a family liaison who will welcome and orient families, and help them understand the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. They can help connect families to resources in the community. Family liaisons might also assist a family in transitioning to a new school and encourage family-school partnerships to help ensure their student's success and healthy development.

If you have questions or would like more information, ask your school office to connect you with your family liaison or visit FCPS’ website for a list of region representatives.

 

📍 Boundary Review Community Meetings 

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

 

IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair

Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School. 

The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance.

 

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

 

Thank You Ms. Rohani!

Next week, November 11th-15th, we celebrate the invaluable work that school psychologists do to help all students thrive. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Rohani for her dedication and support to our school community. We are fortunate to have her as part of our Mustang family!

National School Psychology Week (NSPW)

Native American Heritage Month

During the month of November, people all over the United States celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Students deserve meaningful, sustained opportunities to learn about the diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions of Indigenous people globally year-round, and these celebrations are an opportunity to honor these important stories.

FCPS News In Case You Missed It

FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Fall Testing Results
• Boundary Review Community Meetings
• Resources for Families 

✅Mark Your Calendars

November 11: Veterans Day, No School

November 13: Veterans Day Performance, 6:30 pm

November 18-22: Book Fair

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break, No School

December 3: Picture Retake Day

December 10: Chorus Concert, 6:00 pm

December 11: Band Concert, 6:00 pm

December 12: Strings Concert, 6:00 pm

December 23-January 3: Winter Break, No School

January 20: Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, No School

January 28: Quarter 2 Ends

January 29: Teacher Workday, No School

Quick Links

• SIS/ParentVUE Account Access
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Hunters Woods Calendar
• FCPS Breakfast & Lunch Menus - Hunters Woods
• PTA website 
• FCPS Cares

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Last Saturday, the Carson-Hughes Panther Orchestra Day was a huge success! Middle School students along with some Hunters Woods 6th graders and Mr. Smith learned and played orchestra pieces and performed for our community.

⭐November 1, 2024- No School

⭐November 4, 2024- No School

⭐November 5, 2024- No School

School Event HWES Pumpkin Drive!

Looking for a place to donate your pumpkins and gourds after using them as Fall decorations?

Look no further! It’s time for the annual HWES Pumpkin Drive! All pumpkins will be used for science lessons, our composting program, and to feed the local wildlife during the winter.

For your convenience, pumpkins may be dropped off at Kiss and Ride on Wednesday, November 6 and Thursday, November 7. You may also leave your pumpkins on the benches next to Kiss and Ride at any time. Thank you for your support!

Advanced Academic Full-Time Referral Deadline

The winter referral deadline for full-time advanced academic referral forms is December 15, 2024.  More information and referral forms can be found here. Please contact Tara-Jeanne Tompkins, AART, at [email protected] with any questions.

Learn about the Screening and Identification process for Full-Time AAP services. This presentation is mainly for parents of students in grades 2-6, but all are welcome to attend.

Thursday, November 7, 2024 

6:30 pm-7:30 pm 

Location: Museum Pod

School Information

This fall, all students in grades K-2 and some students in grade 3 were assessed using a new screener, VALLSS. Be on the lookout for a report detailing information about the screener and your child’s score. 

• For families of students in grades 1-3 with SIS ParentVue accounts, this is available now in the documents section.
• Kindergarten reports will be shared with families when they are available and will be available soon in SIS ParentVue in the documents section.
• If you have not yet set up your ParentVue, you will receive a copy at your child's parent-conference or in your child's Friday Folder. If you need assistance setting up your account, please email James Racine at [email protected]

Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Language Arts Grading Updates

Our teachers have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum, and we are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we check if your student needs extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).

Because of these changes, we are now teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow strong in all of their new skills by the end of the year.

This means that when you get your child’s progress report next month, it might look different. Your child’s teacher will give you more information on the new progress reporting and how we’re making sure your child is getting any extra help they might need. You can also find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.

We will also have new ways for you to help your child practice their reading and writing skills at home. These resources are coming soon!

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

Our final goal is Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation. We are preparing our students for a future that has yet to be imagined. We must give them the skills they will need to succeed. Watch this video to see students exploring and preparing for careers through Career and Technical Experience programs. See how Goal 5 is being put into practice.

🏆Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! 

To submit a nomination for a Hunters Woods Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the linked Google forms. One individual may only nominate one employee per category

All that are required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one or more of the criteria for each of these awards.

• Outstanding Teacher
• Outstanding New Teacher
• Outstanding Leader
• Outstanding Professional Employee: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Instructional Coach, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Resource Teachers, Special Education Department Chairs, Reading Specialists
• Outstanding Operational Employee: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaison

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 8, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms.Doan at [email protected]

FCPS News In Case You Missed It

FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Calendar Reminders
• Resources for Families 
• Complete Impact Aid Survey

✅Mark Your Calendars

November 1: Diwali & All Saints' Day, No School

November 3: Day Light Savings (Fall back)

November 4: Teacher Workday, No School

November 5: Election Day, No School

November 7: AAP Information Night, 6:30pm-7:30pm

November 11: Veterans Day, No School

November 18-22: Book Fair

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break, No School

December 3: Picture Retake Day

December 23-January 3: Winter Break, No School

Quick Links

• SIS/ParentVUE Account Access
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Hunters Woods Calendar
• FCPS Breakfast & Lunch Menus - Hunters Woods
• PTA website 
• FCPS Cares

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Important Calendar Reminders

Thursday, October 31, 2024- Two Hour Early Dismissal 

• End of Quarter 1
• 1:40pm dismissal for all students

Friday, November 1, 2024- Holiday, No School

• Diwali: We wish a fun Diwali to all celebrating! Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs & some Buddhists. The festival represents the symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. 
• All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos: On this day we recognize those in our community observing All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos. For Catholics, All Saints Day celebrates all those who are with God in Heaven, known and unknown. All Souls Day (Nov 2), known in Mexico and Latin America as Día de los Muertos, is a day of remembrance and prayer for all those who have died, especially for the souls who may be in purgatory. These special days are celebrated by Catholics, Anglicans, and some Protestants throughout the world.

Sunday, November 3, 2024- Day Light Saving Time Ends 

• Daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!

Monday, November 4, 2024- No School

• School Planning Day

Tuesday, November 5, 2024- No School

• Election Day: The day will be observed as a holiday for students and a teacher work day. For more information, visit the Virginia Department of Elections webpage. See the complete school year calendar.

Quick Links

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• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Hunters Woods Calendar
• FCPS Breakfast & Lunch Menus - Hunters Woods
• PTA website 
• FCPS Cares

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A Note from the Principal's Desk

Dear HWES families,

As we approach the end of the first quarter next week, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the hard work of our students, staff, and families. It’s been a productive start to the school year, and we’re excited to continue building on that momentum.

With the cooler fall weather settling in, it’s a great time to remind our students to come to school with jackets and/or sweaters.  Please take a moment to label any jackets and sweaters. This makes it easier for us to return any lost items promptly.

Next week brings some schedule changes. On Monday, we will have a 3-hour early release, with dismissal at 12:40 PM. On Thursday, there will be a 2-hour early release at 1:45 PM, and there will be no school on Friday, November 1st, 4th, or 5th. Please communicate any dismissal changes with your child’s teacher and the HWES main office to ensure all students are dismissed safely during this busy week. The county calendar is here.

Thank you for your ongoing support and dedication to making this school year successful!

Warm regards,
Emily Cope, Moonhee Doan, Sean McCartney

Did you know HWES has a fleet of 34 bicycles for our students? During PE with Mr. Silva and Ms. Williams, students in grades 4-6 students are getting fit, having fun, and learning important life skills with our bike program! 🚲💪 #bikesafety #healthyliving #mustangsonthemove

⭐October 28, 2024- Three Hour Early Dismissal

• No Specials for Grades 4-6
• 12:40 pm Dismissal
• Next 3-hour early release will be December 9th. Please start to consider what your plans will be, and we will reach out soon. 

⭐October 31, 2024- Two Hour Early Dismissal 

• End of Quarter 1
• 1:40pm dismissal for all students

⭐November 1, 2024- Holiday, No School

• Diwali:🪔 We wish a fun Diwali to all celebrating! Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs & some Buddhists. The festival represents the symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. 
• All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos: Next week we recognize those in our community observing All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos. For Catholics, All Saints Day celebrates all those who are with God in Heaven, known and unknown. All Souls Day (Nov 2), known in Mexico and Latin America as Día de los Muertos, is a day of remembrance and prayer for all those who have died, especially for the souls who may be in purgatory. These special days are celebrated by Catholics, Anglicans, and some Protestants throughout the world.

⭐November 3, 2024- Day Light Saving Time Ends 

• Daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!

⭐November 4, 2024- No School

• School Planning Day

⭐November 5, 2024- No School

• Election Day: Don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5! The day will be observed as a holiday for students and a teacher work day. For more information, visit the Virginia Department of Elections webpage. See the complete school year calendar.

School Event ✨We're excited to announce that our HWES Student Ambassadors have planned a Spirit Week to celebrate the end of Quarter 1. This is a great opportunity for our school community to come together and have some fun✨ Advance Academic Program Information Night

This event is for families interested in learning about the Screening and Identification process for Full-Time AAP services. This presentation is mainly for parents of students in grades 2-6, but all are welcome to attend.

Thursday, November 7, 2024 

6:30 pm-7:30 pm 

Location: Museum Pod

Questions? Contact Tara-Jeanne Tompkins, the AART at [email protected]

School Information 🚸Arrival and Dismissal Safety🚸

The safety of our students is our highest priority, and we need your help to maintain a safe environment for everyone. We have seen and gotten reports of drivers on their phones, drivers making U turns on Colts Neck Road as well as pedestrians walking out into traffic at undesignated points. 

Let's keep our children safe by:

• following all traffic rules,
• driving at safe speeds, and
• exercising caution near school grounds.

Your cooperation makes a difference and helps keep our students safe as they arrive and depart each day.

Check out this flyer for more ways to get to school safely!

✅Language Arts Grading Updates✅

Our teachers have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum, and we are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we check if your student needs extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).

Because of these changes, we are now teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow strong in all of their new skills by the end of the year.

This means that when you get your child’s progress report next month, it might look different. Your child’s teacher will give you more information on the new progress reports and how we’re making sure your child is getting any extra help they might need. You can also find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.

We will also have new ways for you to help your child practice their reading and writing skills at home. These resources are coming soon!

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan  Goal 4: Equitable Access to Opportunities

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

The fourth goal ensures all students have the same access to opportunities, no matter what school they attend. This includes academics and other programs that inspire and engage students and allow them to explore their passions and talents.

See how Goal 4 is being put into practice.

 

Parent Resources 📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

 

FCPS News: In Case You Missed It Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations this fall. Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Register below.

• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Federal Impact Aid Survey
• Football Players Tackle Literacy
• Tips to Keep Children Safe

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

✅Mark Your Calendars

October 28: Early Release Monday , 12:40 pm dismissal

October 31: End of Quarter One, 1:20 pm dismissal

November 1: Diwali & All Saints' Day, No School

November 3: DAY LIGHT SAVINGS (Fall back)

November 4: Teacher Workday, No School

November 5: Election Day, No School

November 7: AAP Information Night, 6:30pm-7:30pm

November 11: Veterans Day, No School

November 18-22: Book Fair

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break, No School

December 3: Picture Retake Day

December 23-January 3: Winter Break, No School

Quick Links

• SIS/ParentVUE Account Access
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Hunters Woods Calendar
• FCPS Breakfast & Lunch Menus - Hunters Woods
• PTA website 
• FCPS Cares

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🔍A field trip full of sensory exploration and scientific discovery for our kindergarteners! At Hunters Woods, we're always finding new and exciting ways to make science fun and engaging for our students.

 

🌟Monday, October 28th- Three Hour Early Release, 12:40 pm dismissal

🌟Thursday, October 31st- Two Hour Early Release, 1:40 pm dismissal

🌟Friday, November 1st- School Closed

🌟Monday & Tuesday, November 4th & 5th- School Closed

 

National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition. 

Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”

For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student. 

 

School Events Advance Academic Program Information Night

This event is for families interested in learning about the Screening and Identification process for Full-Time AAP services. This presentation is mainly for parents of students in grades 2-6, but all are welcome to attend.

Thursday, November 7, 2024 

6:30 pm-7:30 pm 

Location: Museum Pod

Questions may be directed to Tara-Jeanne Tompkins, the AART at [email protected]

 

Opportunity to Support Childhood Cancer in our HWES Community!

To help raise fund for pediatric cancer research, join us for a fun event of shooting hoops or serving volleyballs opened to HWES staff, families, and kids grades 3 and up. 

Sunday, October 27th from 11:00am -12:00pm

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🍂Langston Hughes Middle School Fall Fest

Langston Hughes Middle School student council is hosting a Fall Festival on October 30th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. There will be games, prizes and a costume contest. You can enjoy free popcorn, hot dogs, and trunk or treating!

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided

 

School Information ⭐3 Hour Early Release Monday is⭐ October 28th, 2024

• Confirmation E-mails have been sent out this week. Your child's dismissal plan is the same as the first early release Monday plan or updated information we have received since then.
• For students already enrolled in SACC, SACC will be open and providing supervision for the three-hour release.  
• All Daycare busses/vans will pick students up at 12:40 pm
• Please have your child bring their laptop and a snack. 

⭐If there are any changes from what the e-mail states, please reply back to that e-mail by October 23rd, 2024

 

🏆Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! 

To submit a nomination for a Hunters Woods Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the linked Google forms. One individual may only nominate one employee per category

All that are required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one or more of the criteria for each of these awards.

• Outstanding Teacher
• Outstanding New Teacher
• Outstanding Leader
• Outstanding Professional Employee: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Instructional Coach, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Resource Teachers, Special Education Department Chairs, Reading Specialists
• Outstanding Operational Employee: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaison

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 1st, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms.Doan at [email protected]

 

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

Our third goal is for all students to achieve academic growth and excellence. We want our students to have the academic skills to be successful. For example, making sure they are readers by third grade and taking courses that challenge them throughout their education will help prepare them for lifelong success. See how Goal 3 is being put into practice. 

 

Parent Resources 5 Ways to De-Escalate a Nuclear Meltdown & Stop the Shame Cycle: A Webinar for Families

Plans go awry, your child gets disappointed or doesn’t get their way. They begin getting upset. Rational talk doesn’t work. Nothing does. Now your child is in full meltdown mode and doesn’t hold back. What do you do?

Calm Parenting Podcast founder, Kirk Martin will show you:

• How to calm kids with big emotions.
• Exactly what to say in the moment and how.
• Why intensity is critical and why to avoid eye contact.
• How to stop the cycle of shame and embarrassment.

November 11, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m.

Register online

 

🩺Medical Care for Children

The Medical Care For Children Partnership Foundation  is a public/private nonprofit that connects kids to a medical and dental home, as well as a wide range of vital resources. MCCP empowers uninsured children in Fairfax County to improve their health and well-being and realize their potential to learn, grow and thrive. Click the above link to learn more about the foundation and upcoming medical/dental clinics.

 

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

 

✅Mark Your Calendars

October 28: Early Release Monday , 12:40 pm dismissal

October 31: End of Quarter One, 1:20 pm dismissal

November 1: Diwali & All Saints' Day, No School

November 4: Teacher Workday, No School

November 5: Election Day, No School

November 11: Veterans Day, No School

November 18-22: Book Fair

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break, No School

December 3: Picture Retake Day

December 23-January 3: Winter Break, No School

FCPS News: In Case You Missed It

FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• FCPS Family Orientation
• Community Conversations
• Immunization Clinics

Quick Links

• SIS/ParentVUE Account Access
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Hunters Woods Calendar
• FCPS Breakfast & Lunch Menus - Hunters Woods
• PTA website 
• FCPS Cares

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The future is here! HWES Science Teacher, Ms. Negri, has our STEAM lab up and running. Our students are exploring the endless possibilities of 3D printing and developing essential skills for the 21st century. #futurefocused The fun in STEAM lab continues! After mastering circuits to control lights and fans with switches, students took their skills to the next level by designing homes that incorporated their systems. 

May all in our Jewish community observing Yom Kippur have an easy and meaningful fast. According to Jewish tradition, Yom Kippur is when God decides each person’s fate, so Jews are encouraged to make amends and ask forgiveness for sins committed during the past year.

 

Monday, October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. See the complete school year calendar.

Indigenous Peoples Day is a significant observance that celebrates the rich heritage, contributions, and resilience of Native American and Indigenous peoples. This day is a time to honor their history, culture, and ongoing struggles.

 

School Events Digital Citizenship Spirit Week

• Join us for a week dedicated to promoting responsible and respectful online behavior. To show your support for digital citizenship, we encourage all students to wear spirit wear each day!
• Let's work together to bring awareness and create a safer and more positive online environment for our Mustangs!

FCPS has partnered up with Fairfax County Government to help our FCPS families discover these valuable resources and learning events! Visit the Digital Equity websites to learn about how families can:

• Find Free WiFi

• Borrow a Computer

• Visit Fairfax Access Locations

• Take Free Tech Classes

• Sign up for an ACP Internet Discount or possibly qualify for free internet!  

Additional Resources:

• Check out the Computer Core Website for more learning opportunities! 

💫Picture Day💫

Friday, October 18th, 2024

TJ Science Fair Interest Meeting

Grades 5-8

October 18, 2024

Virtual

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If you have any questions or concerns. Visit the website tjsciencefair.wordpress.com or email [email protected]  

 

School Information ⭐3 Hour Early Release Monday is⭐ October 28th, 2024

Our first three hour early release Monday went smoothly, thank you for your communication on student dismissal plans. As we look forward to the October 28th early release date the most important part of our plan remains to be clarity on what dismissal plans are for students both time and method. 

For the October 28 early release Monday:

• For student already enrolled in SACC, SACC will be open and providing supervision for the three-hour release.  
• All Daycare busses/vans will pick students up at 12:40 pm
• Confirmation E-mails have been sent out this week. Your child's dismissal plan is the same as the first early release Monday plan or updated information we have received since then.

⭐If there are any changes from what the e-mail states, please reply back to that e-mail so we can record those changes.

🚸Arrival/Dismissal Safety Reminders🚸

In order to ensure the safety of our community, for families that choose to drive their student(s) to school, please utilize the kiss-and-ride loop on Steeplechase Drive. Families of our preschool students should use street parking.  Please avoid parking on Colts Neck Road during these times. We appreciate your attention to this matter. 

As a friendly reminder, we appreciate families notifying the office of any dismissal plan changes by 12:00 pm that day. If students have any after school care, or after school clubs, please include them in the notification also. 

💚Celebrate the Mustang's Spirit of Appreciation!

This week, which Hunters Woods Elementary staff member(s) did you see making an impact doing ordinary things in an extraordinary way?! Please help us in recognizing their outstanding contributions by submitting an FCPS CARES for them.

✨The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, Empowered

The Office of Food and Nutrition Services' updates to lunch menus align with FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal #2 - Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered. The new menu options reflect the many voices and cultures represented around every FCPS lunch table!

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

As part of the second goal, we want each and every student to feel like they belong and have the support they need to thrive. See how Goal 2 is being put into practice.

✅Mark Your Calendars

October 14: Indigenous People's Day, No School

October 18: Picture Day!

October 28: Early Release Monday , 12:40 pm dismissal

October 31: End of Quarter 1

November 1: Diwali, No School

November 4: Teacher Workday, No School

November 5: Election Day, No School

November 11: Veterans Day, No School

November 18-22: Book Fair

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break, No School

December 3: Picture Retake Day

December 23-January 3: Winter Break, No School

FCPS News: In Case You Missed It

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Learn About Lexia for Literacy
• The Power of School Lunches
• Upcoming Community Conversations

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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• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Hunters Woods Calendar
• FCPS Breakfast & Lunch Menus - Hunters Woods
• PTA website 
• FCPS Cares

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🌠Bringing together theatre and literacy, these kindergartners are acting their way into storytelling! They're learning the power of intentional movement and how it can help them understand and express their favorite fairy tales. Watch as they bring their stories to life with Ms. Atkins! 

 

School Events 👟 Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day: Get together with your neighbors!

Wednesday, October 9, morning

FCPS will participate in International Walk and Roll to School Day in an effort to promote physical activity and reduce traffic congestion and pollution near schools. Students and employees are encouraged to bike or walk to school and work where safe to do so. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children to school, and to work with their school and PTA or PTO to assemble bike trains or walking groups for the event. Schools are encouraged to register online with Walk and Bike to School. Get more information about Walk to School Day.

This year, we're inviting Hunters Woods students to travel together from their neighborhood in a group or from the Hunters Woods Pool.

• Celebrate when you arrive at school by signing the banner and receive your gift at Door 1.

• Secure your bike at the racks located by the K & R loop or the bottom of the bus loop. 
• Students who ride the bus can plan to walk with their families & friends before or after school to participate.  

Questions? Contact our local coordinators Mr. Silva ([email protected]) or Ms. Williams ([email protected]).

 

School Information ⭐3 Hour Early Release Monday is⭐ October 28th, 2024

Our first three hour early release Monday went smoothly, thank you for your communication on student dismissal plans. As we look forward to the October 28th early release date the most important part of our plan remains to be clarity on what dismissal plans are for students both time and method. 

For the October 28 early release Monday:

• For student already enrolled in SACC, SACC will be open and providing supervision for the three-hour release.  
• All Daycare busses/vans will pick students up at 12:40 pm
• Confirmation E-mails will be sent the week of October 7th with what  was filled out on the original survey or updated information we have received since then.

⭐If there are any changes from what the e-mail states, please reply back to that e-mail so we can record those changes.

 

 

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 1: Strong Start, Pre-K-12

The 2023-30 strategic plan sets five main goals to create positive change in FCPS. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

Each goal has an equity commitment — the promise we make to every student to support them in attaining these goals. Each goal also has several measures that allow us to track our progress.

The first goal in the strategic plan focuses on each and every student having a strong start in FCPS. Whether they're joining us in preschool or in high school, we want our students to be set up for success.

See how Goal 1 is being put into practice.

 

Parent Resources 📖What is Lexia?

Lexia Parent Nights: Lexia helps schools connect educator knowledge to classroom practice to accelerate literacy gains.

Information sessions will be offering Parent Nights on multiple dates. Information regarding the Lexia Parent Nights can be found in this flyer.

Visit the Family Academy Site for in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families.

 

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

 

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

 

✅Mark Your Calendars

October 9- Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day

October 14-Teacher Workday, No School

October 18- Picture Day!

October 28- Early Release Monday , 12:40 pm dismissal

October 31- End of Quarter 1

November 1- Diwali, No School

November 4- Teacher Workday, No School

November 5- Election Day, No School

November 11-Veterans Day, No School

November 27-29- Thanksgiving Break, No School

FCPS News: In Case You Missed It

FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• All FCPS Schools Accredited
• How FCPS Is Teaching Reading and Writing
• Become a Special Education Teacher

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. 

Quick Links

• SIS/ParentVUE Account Access
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Hunters Woods Calendar
• FCPS Breakfast & Lunch Menus - Hunters Woods
• PTA website 
• FCPS Cares

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Blue Star Welcome Week is a nationwide initiative to ensure military families feel a sense of belonging to their school communities. There are approximately 13,500 military-connected students enrolled in FCPS.

 

Ms. Ohrnberger, HWES Dance Teacher, and her first-grade students dancing their way through Hispanic Heritage Month! El Jarabe Tapatío is a celebration of Mexican culture and tradition often performed at festivals, celebrations, and special occasions. It's known for its lively rhythms, colorful costumes, and intricate footwork.

 

"Shanah tovah" to our Jewish community celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year! Meaning “head of the year,” Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism’s holiest days and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection that ends with Yom Kippur. #OurFCPS

• Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 2. That day is an evening-only observance day. Important events will not be held after school. 
• Thursday, October 3, is a holiday for all FCPS staff. Schools and offices will be closed. 
• Friday, October 4, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students.

School Events 👟 Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day: Get together with your neighbors!

Wednesday, October 9, morning

FCPS will participate in International Walk and Roll to School Day in an effort to promote physical activity and reduce traffic congestion and pollution near schools. Students and employees are encouraged to bike or walk to school and work where safe to do so. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children to school, and to work with their school and PTA or PTO to assemble bike trains or walking groups for the event. Schools are encouraged to register online with Walk and Bike to School. Get more information about Walk to School Day.

This year, we're inviting Hunters Woods students to travel together from their neighborhood in a group or from the Hunters Woods Pool.

• Celebrate when you arrive at school by signing the banner and receive your gift at Door 1.

• Secure your bike at the racks located by the K & R loop or the bottom of the bus loop. 
• Students who ride the bus can plan to walk with their families & friends before or after school to participate.  

Questions? Contact our local coordinators Mr. Silva ([email protected]) or Ms. Williams ([email protected]).

School Information

We want your child to get the most out of their school experience! To open up a world of exciting activities and valuable opportunities, we need your collaboration. Please take a moment to review and provide your consent through our easy-to-use Parent Digital Consent system. 

 

🌟HWES is hiring Student Monitors. Great opportunity to be part of our amazing community. This is an hourly position at $17.88/hr.

Send resumes to Sean McCartney [email protected]

✨ Our Commitment to Excellence, Equity, and Opportunity for Each and Every Student

FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid reminds us of the goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which guides us in delivering excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every one of our students.

  🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding the FCPS school year calendar and visit the Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

 

💚Elementary School Immunization Clinics to Be Held on Early Release Days

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for elementary students on early release Mondays. All school-required immunizations will be offered free of charge at Health Department clinics by appointment only. 

Schedule your appointment today by calling 703-246-7100. 

Clinics will be held Monday, October 28, and Monday, December 9, 2-7 p.m., at the Annandale District Office, Herndon-Reston District Office, Joseph Willard Health Center. Learn more about these clinics.

✅Mark Your Calendars

October 3- Rosh Hashanah, No School

October 4-Teacher Workday, No School

October 9- Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day

October 14-Teacher Workday, No School

October 18- Picture Day!

October 28- Early Release Monday , 12:40 pm dismissal

October 31- End of Quarter 1

November 1- Diwali, No School

November 4- Teacher Workday, No School

November 5- Election Day, No School

November 11-Veterans Day, No School

November 27-29- Thanksgiving Break, No School

FCPS News: In Case You Missed It

FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• FCPS Strives to Become Purple Star School Division
• Sign and Return SR&R
• Upcoming Immunization Clinics

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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• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Hunters Woods Calendar
• FCPS Breakfast & Lunch Menus - Hunters Woods
• PTA website 
• FCPS Cares

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Early Release Today! Just a reminder that our first 3-hour early release is TODAY, September 23!

• ⏰Our dismissal time is 12:40 pm unless you have indicated that your child will need to stay the 3 hours and be dismissed at the normal 3:40 pm time.

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Homecoming Parade was a Success! Students sang our HWES song with pride! ⭐Early Release Monday, Sept 23, 2024⭐

• Students are dismissed at 12:40 pm
• Students staying for childcare are dismissed at 3:40 pm. 🌟Please pack a snack.
• ⚠️Contact the school if you have not received confirmation of your child's dismissal plans: [email protected]
• ⚠️If any changes need to be made, please let the office know as soon as possible. 

 

School Events AAP Information Night

Families interested in learning about the FCPS Advanced Academic Program and how the program is implemented at Hunters Woods should come to our Advanced Academic Program and Continuum of Services Parent Information Night.

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:30 pm-7:30 pm in the Museum Pod

Questions may be directed to Tara-Jeanne Tompkins, the AART at [email protected]

For more information and details, please see the AAP Fall Newsletter.

Translated Versions: Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, Vietnamese

 

The SLHS PTSA Food Pantry's 7th Annual Do It Your Way 0.5K

September 29th from 2- 4pm at Lake Anne Plaza. Join our community for lively music, pre-race warm-ups, sweet treats to put a little pep in your step, a raffle, and the most rewarding 650 steps you’ll take all year. Register online here or in-person on the day of the event.

All proceeds go directly toward food, toiletries, and other necessities for South Lakes High School pyramid families in need.

 

Blue Star Welcome Week! 9/23-9/27

Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices.  Please help us welcome our military families during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 23 - September 27, 2024, and throughout the year!

To celebrate and welcome our military connected families during Blue Star Welcome week we will be doing the following:

• If you would like us to feature your military connected family member, send a picture of them with our student to Ms. Doan: [email protected] We will feature these pictures as a tribute on our morning news show.
• As a school, we will wear red, white, and blue on Friday, September 27 to honor and welcome all our military connected families and students.

School Information FCPS Trust Policy Supports Caring Culture

Fairfax County Public Schools is proud of its caring culture and strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all students and families. The FCPS Trust Policy solidifies this commitment and aligns with Fairfax County Goverment's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. It ensures that FCPS students and families can access FCPS benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials. Please visit FCPS’ Trust Policy webpage to learn more about the policy and regulation in multiple languages.

 

💚We All Belong at School💚

Each one of us is unique, and every student matters. If your student is having a difficult time attending class, please speak with a trusted adult at school. 

Watch this video to see how everyone belongs at school. Visit our Attendance webpage for resources on attendance. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

Parent Resources SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs

The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs. They will:

• Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
• Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
• Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
• Play games and have fun!

October 4, 2024, 9 a.m.- noon 

Jim Scott Community Center 3001 Vaden Dr. Fairfax, VA 22031

Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services

Register Online

 

📘Math is Everywhere! Talking to Your Children about Mathematics

Join the FCPS Elementary Math Team to discuss ways to engage your children in mathematics.

During our time together we will highlight books, games, and other materials that assist you in talking about mathematics with your child throughout the day.

Teaching math to your children doesn’t have to be intimidating. This webinar will provide concrete examples for caregivers with ideas to spark math joy.

October 18, 2024 10-11:30 A.M.

Register Online 

 

📖Benchmark Advance: The New K-6 Language Arts Curriculum

Join us for an overview of the new K-6 language arts curriculum. This will include background information regarding the Benchmark Advance and how this program is organized to ensure evidence-based literacy instruction for all K-6 students.

Webinar Highlights:

• What is evidence-based literacy instruction?
• What is The Benchmark Advance and its cross-curricular units?
• Provided scaffolds and supports for students with disabilities

Join the FCPS Instructional Services Department and FCPS Office of Special Education Instruction for this important webinar.

October 8, 2024, 6:30-8 p.m.

October 9, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m.

Register Online

✅Mark Your Calendars

September 23- Early Release Monday , 12:40 pm dismissal

September 26- AAP Information Night, 6:30 pm

October 3- Rosh Hashanah, No School

October 4-Teacher Workday, No School

October 14-Teacher Workday, No School

October 18- Picture Day!

October 28- Early Release Monday , 12:40 pm dismissal

October 31- End of Quarter 1

November 1- Diwali, No School

November 4- Teacher Workday, No School

November 5- Election Day, No School

November 11-Veterans Day, No School

November 27-29- Thanksgiving Break, No School

FCPS News In Cased You Missed It

 FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Accessing Intervention Plans
• Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning
• Update Immunizations Today! 

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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• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Hunters Woods Calendar
• FCPS Breakfast & Lunch Menus - Hunters Woods
• PTA website 
• FCPS Cares

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Check it out! Rainbow-colored self-portraits by students in grades K-6, emphasizing a monochromatic color scheme within each portrait!

It showcases self-expression, creativity, & understanding the significance of both individual differences & collective unity.

With Ms. Shapiro's expertise in traditional fine arts & Mr. Saville's focus on modern digital art, our students have the best of both worlds in their art education!

School Events PTA Event:South Lakes HS Homecoming Parade

Join your Hunters Woods friends and staff!

Date: Friday, September 13, 4:30 pm

Where: Start at Hunters Woods Shopping Center & walk to South Lakes High School. (~2 miles)

Each child must have an adult chaperone. An adult can chaperone several children. Please bring a bag of candy to pass out along the parade route!

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

 

PTA Meeting

Join us at our first PTA meeting of the year to meet the President and the Board. Discuss upcoming activities and how you can get involved.

Wednesday, September 18

6:15pm - Doors Open, come early to meet other parents

6:30pm - Meeting Start

School Information Arrival & Dismissal

Bell Schedule: 8:55am-3:40pm, Monday-Friday 

Doors and Kiss & Ride will open at 8:40 a.m.

• Walkers - Arrive at DOOR 1 and dismiss at the FLAGPOLE
• Stay on the sidewalks and not walk between buses at any time. 
• Kiss and ride students must be dropped off at the designated zone. Dropping off on Colts Neck Rd is unsafe.
• To maintain the safety of all of our students, please follow the map below.

  🍽️Fueling Student Success: New Food Options Cooked up at FCPS

Students will have more than a dozen new options for lunch and breakfast in school cafeterias starting this week. New menu items were either favorites at last year’s food show — including Korean BBQ wings, sweet Thai chili wings, chicken tikka masala, and barbacoa street tacos — or were tested with student focus groups and tastings. 

View our school menu to see all the new options and when they will become available.

 

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that support can be provided if needed. Also, keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

 

📋 Permission Forms

Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. See how to use the tool.

Mark Your Calendars

September 23- Early Release Monday , 12:40 pm dismissal

September 26- AAP Information Night, 6:30 pm

October 3- Rosh Hashanah, No School

October 4-Teacher Workday, No School

October 14-Teacher Workday, No School

October 18- Picture Day!

October 28- Early Release Monday , 12:40 pm dismissal

October 31- End of Quarter 1

November 1- Diwali, No School

November 4- Teacher Workday, No School

November 5- Election Day, No School

November 11-Veterans Day, No School

National Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.

FCPS News In Cased You Missed It

FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• New Food Options at FCPS
• Parent/Caregiver Checklist
• Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R): “Shall vs. May” Focus Groups

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

Quick Links

• SIS/ParentVUE Account Access
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Hunters Woods Calendar
• FCPS Breakfast & Lunch Menus - Hunters Woods
• PTA website 
• FCPS Cares

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