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May 8th, 2025
Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,
Thank you the parents and students who made Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week a special time for the FHES team. Door decorations, flowers, kinds notes, treats and gratitude were very much appreciated by all at Flint Hill. We appreciate your kind support.
Construction teams returned to FHES last week to finish the installation of rubber surfacing and the shade canopy on the playground. The work is proceeding quickly and we anticipate that the playgrounds should be fully open again next week.
The annual FHES Field Day is quickly approaching! See the message below to learn about how you can volunteer and support the event with Ms. Garner and Ms. Coffey.
The final PTA meeting of the year will be on Thursday, May 15th at 5:30 pm in the FHES library. Representatives from the FCPS Boundary Review Committee, School Board Representative Melanie Meren and members of the 2nd grade team will be in attendance. If you have not joined us yet for a meeting this year, we hope you will join us for the meeting!
Did you save the date for the Falcon Fun Run on Saturday, May 17th from 9:00 am until noon? Students and parents are invited to join in the fun with our PTA for a morning of friendly competition and outdoor fun! See the message below for more information and how to register.
SOL testing for grades 3-6 continues next week! See the schedule below for the dates of testing for your students. Please try to avoid appointments on testing days so that students will be present to do their best on their assessments.
Kindly,
Mr. Montaquila, Principal
Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal
Field Day will be on Friday, June 6, 2025. We have a fun day planned with a lot of wonderful activities for the students to enjoy in celebration of the end of the school year!
Field Day Times
- 4th - 6th Grade Field Day - 9:30-11:30AM
- K - 3rd Grade Field Day - 12:30-2:30PM
Calling All FHES Parent Volunteers!
We’re looking for parent volunteers to help out with Field Day activities! Volunteers will assist teachers and students at various stations, help with transitions, and keep the event running smoothly.
If you’d like to join the fun, please use the SignUp Genius link(s) below to register. You’ll be able to choose the station or event where you'd like to contribute. Planning to volunteer for both sessions? Make sure to sign up using both links.
Volunteer Opportunity #1: Grades 4-6
We are seeking volunteers to support grades 4–6 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. If you are interested in participating, please use the following link below to sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ACAB2CA6FAC61-56126679-grades
Volunteer Opportunity #2: Grades K-3
We are seeking volunteers to support grades 4–6 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. If you are interested in participating, please use the following link below to sign up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ACAB2CA6FAC61-56421928-grades
Donations Needed!
We are also seeking donations of freeze pops for field day. If you may be interested in donating, please reach out to Ms. Garner or Ms. Coffey for more information.
Thanks for your support—we can’t wait to see you there!
*We kindly ask that siblings who are not currently enrolled at FHES do not attend Field Day. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us create a safe and enjoyable event for all of our students.
Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of March. The screener provides information on their SEL skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how much their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
Individual student SEL Screener results are available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. Families who do not have an active ParentVUE account will receive their results 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 SEL Screener Results Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.
May 17, 2025, 9AM to 12PM
Join us for the Falcon Fun Run—a lively celebration of fitness, fun, and school spirit! Students will earn exciting prizes for every lap they complete. Plus, don’t miss the surprise Principal Challenge—details coming soon!
Participation in this event is completely free. Event t-shirts are available for purchase for those who wish to have one (please purchase by May 3). The T-Shirt design will be announced this week! Consider donating or buying your t-shirts to give back to the FHES PTA and contribute this great event!
Register for the Falcon Fun Run here!
Join us for our next PTA meeting on May 15 at 5:30PM! Check out the line up of guest speakers below!
- FROM FHES: We're excited to have the FHES Second Grade Team, Leah Hoffman (Special Education), and Principal Montaquila!
- FROM THE BOUNDARY REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE: In addition, we expect to have our Regional Representative from the Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee to speak about the latest updates and preliminary proposed maps from the Committee's findings.
- FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD: Lastly, we will have FCPS School Board Member, Melanie Meren (Hunter Mill District Rep) in attendance for an update from her perspectives as well.
If you can't attend in person, please join via Zoom!
Zoom Meeting link (Meeting ID: 854 7942 9238)
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 Let’s transform summer learning together!
The FCPS Summer Extravaganza is an exciting event that helps families imagine all the possibilities to continue learning over the summer. This is possible by showcasing interactive and immersive activities for children and the power of collaboration across FCPS offices and community partners.
Several departments within Fairfax County Public Schools—including Transportation, the Office of Multilingual Learners (ESOL Services), the Hispanic Educators Association, Career and Transition Services, Get2Green, the Office of Intervention and Prevention Services, and Safety and Security—are collaborating to create a day filled with engaging and educational activities for all FCPS students. In addition, various student school clubs will be in attendance, showcasing their initiatives and contributions. This year, we're excited to introduce the Student Program Marketplace, a new feature where students will present and sell their handmade goods, with proceeds supporting their respective programs. This initiative is supported and led by Educate Fairfax; a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for Fairfax County Public Schools students
The Summer Extravaganza will feature:
- Activities for children of all ages that inspire curiosity and a love of learning
- Opportunities for adults to learn how to support student well-being and academic success
- A special section of student-led activities
We invite you to attend and engage with our FCPS community.
Event Details Date: Saturday, May 10 Time: 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Location: Woodson High School Parking Lot (9525 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031) REGISTER TODAY!
Please let us know if you will be able to attend by replying to this email.
We look forward to celebrating a summer of learning and growth with you. For more details, please visit our Summer Extravaganza webpage. This event is proudly sponsored by Educate Fairfax!
Save the date for SOL testing for grades 3-6.
Families, staff, and community members will soon be able to explore and visualize potential boundary scenarios using a customized Boundary Explorer Tool. The tool will be accessible from the FCPS website. You are also invited to participate in another series of community meetings in order to review and reflect on the initial draft scenarios before the start of summer break:
- Thursday, May 15, 6:30-8 p.m., Oakton High School
- Friday, May 16, 6:30-8 p.m., Robinson Secondary School
- Monday, May 19, 6:30-8 p.m., Herndon High School
- Friday, May 23, 7-8:30 p.m., Lewis High School
- Wednesday, May 28, 7-8:30 p.m., Annandale High School
- Thursday, May 29, 6:30-8 p.m., Whitman Middle School
- Friday, May 30, 6:30-8 p.m., Chantilly High School
- Friday, June 6, 6:30–8 p.m., Glasgow Middle School
Each meeting will be hybrid, meaning that you may attend in person or via Zoom. Childcare for in-person participants and language interpretation/translation for all participants will be available as needed. Registration links will be shared soon. Another round of community meetings will be held in the fall.
Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review page for more information.
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As required by the Code of Virginia, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend public school. All students entering seventh grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older.
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older.
- A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents/guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with their child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. If your child does not have a health care provider, please visit the FCPS Immunizations Resource page to find out where to get an immunization.
Please review the Virginia Department of Health Information Packet for more information on rising 7th grade immunization requirements.
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We exceeded the April collection goal with 155.4 lbs of plastic collected! We are very close to the 1000 lb goal! We only have 105 lbs to go before we meet the goal!
Please consider helping us meet our NexTrex Challenge goal by transporting the weighed plastic to a local drop off site at an area grocery store. A list of sites can be found here: https://nextrex.com/view/findadropoff#jsfdir.
All you need to do is:
- 1. Sign-Up for a date to collect the plastic
- Take a bag/s from the lobby
- Place a sign on the poster in the lobby to get credit for your contribution
- Drop off the plastic when you go to the grocery store!
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May 15th - PTA Meeting 5:30 pm
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May 17th - Falcon Fun Run - 9 am - Noon
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May 19th - Three Hour Early Release
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May 22nd - Beginning Strings Concert - 6:30 pm
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May 29th - Band/Strings/Chorus Concert - 6:30 pm
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June 6th - Field Day
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June 10th - 6th Grade Promotion
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June 11th - Last Day of School/2 Hour Early Release
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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!
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Good communication between home and school is vital to a successful school experience for each child. Questions relating to your child should be directed to the classroom teacher. All teachers have voice mail and an e-mail address. The school has a web page that links directly to each teacher’s e-mail.
Each year, FCPS produces a Handbook for its FCPS families. It contains valuable information you may need throughout the year, including calendars, services, and special programs, the instructional program, and information about starting school. Flint Hill Elementary has produced a handbook that includes some additional notes that are important for our school community.
Flint Hill Elementary Family Handbook
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You may wish to read FCPS messages in a language other than English. There are several ways you can receive or view our communications in a different language.
FCPS This Week is distributed in other languages to parents/guardians who have filled out the Home Language Survey form and selected a language supported by FCPS as their preferred language for communication. Home Language Survey forms are available in the following languages: Amharic | | 
