FCPS

March 27th, 2025

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

It was a busy week at FHES. Thank you to the students and families who joined us for Show What You Know on Wednesday evening! Ms. Spalding joined in the event and I enjoyed learning about sushi, the NFL, famous inventions, chess and much, much more! As we prepare for the end of the third quarter, ask your students what learning accomplishments they are proud of this year. We still have one more quarter to go and even more events, learning and experiences to look forward to in the coming weeks.

We are also in the final days of the Read-a-thon! Students still have time to log reading minutes and get involved. Last year, students who read the most minutes were able to slime the principal on field day. Who will be the lucky winners this year?

Please help FHES prepare for the new school year by encouraging any new neighbors or friends to begin their registration process now for the next school year. When we have advanced notice of students who will be joining Flint Hill at any grade level, this helps ensure that we can have the most staffing available for our school. Kindergarten and new student registration information can be found below. Thank you!

Kindly,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

Kindergarten Orientation: 4/28/25 RSVP Below!

Please join us for kindergarten orientation!

Monday, April 28th  from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm.

Please complete this form to let us know if you will attend the orientation:

FHES Kindergarten Orientation - RSVP

New kindergarten students and their families are invited to visit Flint Hill to learn more about the upcoming school year. To begin, please follow the steps below to begin the registration process.

There’s an easy five-step process outlined for parents looking to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.

Begin your Kindergarten and New Student Registration today!

If you have any questions, please contact our Student Information Assistant (SIA), Shirley Eason, or call the main office at 703-242-6100. 

FHES PTA Read-a-thon ends THIS MONDAY (3/31) @ Midnight!

The FHES PTA 2024 Read-a-thon ends on Monday (3/31) at midnight! A big thank you to all of our Flint Hill ES families, teaching staff and administration on making this program such a success. As of today, over 150,000 minutes have been read by Flint Hill students - what an incredible result! We look forward to announcing prize winners and additional details in the coming weeks!  

Students still have time to be involved! Encourage your kids to read while raising money for the FHES PTA. Proceeds support programs are invested back into PTA programs that support FHES students, staff, and the broader Falcon community.

Here’s how it works:

1. Create an account at https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/AYSjpg/1

2. Log reading minutes daily

3. Share the link to raise funds from family and friends

4. Win prizes for participation and milestones!

We Want Your Feedback! Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Questionnaire

On Monday, March 24, parents and guardians of Flint Hill Elementary will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity to share anonymous feedback about our school’s leadership and environment.

Topics covered in the survey include:

• Instructional leadership
• School climate
• Management (human resources and organizational)
• Communication and community relations
• Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
• Professionalism

The questionnaire will be open March 24 – April 4 and will be collected online. Keep an eye out for an email from [email protected] and take a few minutes to complete it. Your input is valuable and helps shape the future of our school.

Thank you for your time and feedback!

Flint Hill Art Show: April 4th: 5-7 PM

 

 

Calling all family and friends of our fabulous Flint Hill Artists! You are invited to our annual Flint Hill Art Show!

When: Friday, April 4th; 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Where: Flint Hill Elementary School

What: Come enjoy 2D and 3D artwork made by our K-6 artists! Every student has at least one piece of artwork in the show!

Why: Our artists create meaningful artwork that tells a story and showcases various skills. We value the arts at Flint Hill and welcome the support of our community!

Questions can be directed to Ms. McAlister or the Art Show PTA chair, Holly Fulmer.

Thank you to the volunteers that helped this week to prepare art for our upcoming Art Show! If you are able to help throughout the month, please sign up here.

Mrs. McAlister also needs your help with day-of support on April 4, setting up and tearing down. You can sign up here!

Seasonal Allergies

Please update the School Public Health Nurse of any medical conditions that may impact your student’s school day. 

Spring weather is here and with that comes spring allergies - it's that time in the year to start those allergy medications! Allergy symptoms can be difficult to differentiate between cold, flu, and COVID-19 symptoms. It is important to have seasonal allergies documented as a health condition.

Please email the School Public Health Nurse, Michelle Bui, at mbui1@fcps.eduif your student has seasonal allergies and what symptoms he/she may present with.

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra learning resources. 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.

Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun

Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.

Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.

E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes. 

For more information, see the Summer Learning page.

Save the date! SOL Testing

Save the date for SOL testing for grades 3-6.

VDH Immunization Packets for Rising 7th Graders 

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.

NexTrex Challenge: Donations Needed

FHES has reached over 655lbs of plastic collected! Please keep sharing your donations to help us reach our 1000lb goal by June!

We have exceeded our monthly goal and have collected over 125lbs of plastic in March! We still need to collect 345lbs of plastic by the end of June to meet our 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. 1. Sign-Up for a date to collect the plastic 
2. Take a bag/s from the lobby
3. Place a sign on the poster in the lobby to get credit for your contribution
4. Drop off the plastic when you go to the grocery store!

Learn About Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools

Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts. 

Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration page.

Calendar Reminders

 

• March 28th  - End of 3rd Quarter
• March 31st - Eid-al Fitr - School Holiday
• April 1st -  Teacher Workday
• April 4th - FHES Art Show - 5-7 pm
• April 14-18 -  Spring Break
• April 24th -  PTA Basketball Game @ JMHS
• April 28th -  3-Hour Early Release
• April 28th - Kindergarten Orientation 1:30pm

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!

FHES Family Handbook

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

How to Receive FCPS Messages in Other Languages

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 | Arabic (العربية) | Chinese (中文) | Farsi (فارسی) | Korean (한국어) | Spanish (español) | Urdu (اردو) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).

Learn more about other communications that are translated. 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available!

As a part of our ongoing efforts to streamline paper processes, parents can now select a number of opt-out’s electronically via ParentVUE.  Once you have signed into your ParentVUE account, simply select the “Student Info” tab and click on “Edit Information.” You will find opt-out’s listed there.  Parents that do not yet have a ParentVUE account will still be able to use paper forms for notification. If you need to set up your ParentVUE account, you can create one online via the FCPS ParentVUE Registration page.

2444 Flint Hill Road, Vienna, VA 22181  |  Main Phone: 703.242.6100 
Attendance: 703.242.6161 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

March 20th, 2025

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

Please be sure to join us for the annual Show What You Know event on Wednesday, March 26th This is a great opportunity for students to share their interests and learn from others! Also, mark your calendars for other upcoming events including the Art Show, PTA FHES v. VES Basketball Game, Kindergarten Orientation and more! Dates, details and times are in the messages below.

Please help FHES prepare for the new school year by encouraging any new neighbors or friends to begin their registration process now for the next school year. When we have advanced notice of students who will be joining Flint Hill at any grade level, this helps ensure that we can have the most staffing available for our school. Kindergarten and new student registration information can be found below. Thank you!

Kindly,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

Kindergarten Orientation: 4/28/25 RSVP Below!

Please join us for kindergarten orientation!

Monday, April 28th  from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm.

Please complete this form to let us know if you will attend the orientation:

FHES Kindergarten Orientation - RSVP

New kindergarten students and their families are invited to visit Flint Hill to learn more about the upcoming school year. To begin, please follow the steps below to begin the registration process.

There’s an easy five-step process outlined for parents looking to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.

Begin your Kindergarten and New Student Registration today!

If you have any questions, please contact our Student Information Assistant (SIA), Shirley Eason, or call the main office at 703-242-6100. 

Sign up for the Read-A-Thon!

The FHES PTA Read-A-Thon is well under way and has already raised over $6,000 for the FHES PTA with nearly 40,000 minutes read in our first few days of the event! The Read-A-Thon runs from March 10 to March 31, celebrating National Reading Month. Encourage your kids to read while raising money for the FHES PTA. Proceeds support programs are invested back into PTA programs that support FHES students, staff, and the broader Falcon community.

Here’s how it works:

1. Create an account at https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/AYSjpg/1

2. Log reading minutes daily

3. Share the link to raise funds from family and friends

4. Win prizes for participation and milestones!

We Want Your Feedback! Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Questionnaire

On Monday, March 24, parents and guardians of Flint Hill Elementary will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity to share anonymous feedback about our school’s leadership and environment.

Topics covered in the survey include:

• Instructional leadership
• School climate
• Management (human resources and organizational)
• Communication and community relations
• Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
• Professionalism

The questionnaire will be open March 24 – April 4 and will be collected online. Keep an eye out for an email from [email protected] and take a few minutes to complete it. Your input is valuable and helps shape the future of our school.

Thank you for your time and feedback!

Flint Hill Art Show: April 4th: 5-7 PM

 

 

Calling all family and friends of our fabulous Flint Hill Artists! You are invited to our annual Flint Hill Art Show!

When: Friday, April 4th; 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Where: Flint Hill Elementary School

What: Come enjoy 2D and 3D artwork made by our K-6 artists! Every student has at least one piece of artwork in the show!

Why: Our artists create meaningful artwork that tells a story and showcases various skills. We value the arts at Flint Hill and welcome the support of our community!

Questions can be directed to Ms. McAlister or the Art Show PTA chair, Holly Fulmer.

Thank you to the volunteers that helped this week to prepare art for our upcoming Art Show! If you are able to help throughout the month, please sign up here.

Mrs. McAlister also needs your help with day-of support on April 4, setting up and tearing down. You can sign up here!

Rock Your Socks! 3-21-25

Every year on March 21, people all around the world come together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by wearing brightly colored, mismatched socks. March 21 is symbolic because people with Down syndrome have 3 copies of their 21st chromosome. Socks were chosen because the karyotype of Ds chromosomes actually looks like mismatched socks! 

 

At Flint Hill we will be ROCKing our socks on Friday!  Please wear your fun, bright, mismatched socks to join us in this worldwide celebration!

Show What You Know - 3/26/25

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 5:30PM in the FHES Gym

At Show What You Know, students have the opportunity to showcase anything they are passionate about! Whether it’s Pokémon, elephants, coding, or something they have bee working on, this is the perfect time for students to share their knowledge and creativity with others. If you would like to participate, please sign up below! If you simply want to attend the event, no need to register. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]. See you all there!

Show What You Know Registration

Seasonal Allergies

Please update the School Public Health Nurse of any medical conditions that may impact your student’s school day. 

Spring weather is here and with that comes spring allergies - it's that time in the year to start those allergy medications! Allergy symptoms can be difficult to differentiate between cold, flu, and COVID-19 symptoms. It is important to have seasonal allergies documented as a health condition.

Please email the School Public Health Nurse, Michelle Bui, at mbui1@fcps.eduif your student has seasonal allergies and what symptoms he/she may present with.

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28-March 28

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new, first-time waiver allowing students fasting during the school day from February 28 to March 28, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home. Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. If a student purchases breakfast or lunch at school, they cannot pick up a kit that day. Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—adults cannot collect them. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:

• March 3, for the week of March 10
• March 10, for the week of March 17
• March 17, for the week of March 24

Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra learning resources. 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.

Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun

Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.

Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.

E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes. 

For more information, see the Summer Learning page.

Save the date! SOL Testing

Save the date for SOL testing for grades 3-6.

VDH Immunization Packets for Rising 7th Graders 

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.

NexTrex Challenge: Donations Needed

FHES has reached over 627lbs of plastic collected! Please keep sharing your donations to help us reach our 1000lb goal by June!

We need to collect 122 lbs in March to stay on pace for meeting our goal! So far, we have collected 96.9 lbs in March. Please keep sharing your donations!

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. 1. Sign-Up for a date to collect the plastic 
2. Take a bag/s from the lobby
3. Place a sign on the poster in the lobby to get credit for your contribution
4. Drop off the plastic when you go to the grocery store!

Learn About Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools

Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts. 

Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration page.

Calendar Reminders

• March 26th -  Show What You Know
• March 28th  - End of 3rd Quarter
• March 31st - Eid-al Fitr - School Holiday
• April 1st -  Teacher Workday
• April 4th - FHES Art Show - 5-7 pm
• April 14-18 -  Spring Break
• April 24th -  PTA Basketball Game @ JMHS
• April 28th -  3-Hour Early Release
• April 28th - Kindergarten Orientation 1:30pm

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!

FHES Family Handbook

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

How to Receive FCPS Messages in Other Languages

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 | Arabic (العربية) | Chinese (中文) | Farsi (فارسی) | Korean (한국어) | Spanish (español) | Urdu (اردو) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).

Learn more about other communications that are translated. 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available!

As a part of our ongoing efforts to streamline paper processes, parents can now select a number of opt-out’s electronically via ParentVUE.  Once you have signed into your ParentVUE account, simply select the “Student Info” tab and click on “Edit Information.” You will find opt-out’s listed there.  Parents that do not yet have a ParentVUE account will still be able to use paper forms for notification. If you need to set up your ParentVUE account, you can create one online via the FCPS ParentVUE Registration page.

2444 Flint Hill Road, Vienna, VA 22181  |  Main Phone: 703.242.6100 
Attendance: 703.242.6161 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

March 13th, 2025

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

Spring was in the air at Flint Hill this week and learning was in full bloom in our classrooms. 

In 6th grade, Mrs. Pacitti and Ms. Spalding were meeting with reading groups while analyzing non-fiction texts. Students in 3rd grade were also analyzing texts closely with Mrs. Altounian, Ms. Shaffer and Mrs. Kyle.

Picture day and gym repairs on Wednesday cooperated with nice weather to give students an opportunity for outdoor PE with Ms. Garner and Ms. Coffey. Students were practicing hitting, serving and passing in their volleyball unit. 

Today, kindergarten classes welcomed Leah Moser, a local author, to meet with students and share some of her writing. Mrs. Moser visited with students, answered questions about writing and shared her story I Am a Thundercloud.

Last week, Karen Taylor (a former FHES Outdoor Learning teacher) visited 2nd grade classes to talk to students about pollinators! In Ms. Attiliis' class, Ms. Taylor spoke with students about the differences between bees and wasps, shared examples of bee hives and discussed the importance of bees in our ecosystem.

Next week, FHES will have the next three-hour early release on Monday, March 17th. Please be sure to mark your calendars for the early dismissal. Also, please be sure to look into joining or participating in the annual Show What You Know event on Wednesday, March 26th This is a great opportunity for students to share their interests and learn from others!

Finally, as we begin to prepare for the new school year, please encourage any new neighbors or friends to begin their registration process now for the next school year. When we have advanced notice of students who will be joining Flint Hill at any grade level, this helps ensure that we can have the most staffing available for our school. Kindergarten and new student registration information can be found below. Thank you!

Kindly,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

Kindergarten Orientation: 4/28/25 RSVP Below!

Please join us for kindergarten orientation!

Monday, April 28th  from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm.

Please complete this form to let us know if you will attend the orientation:

FHES Kindergarten Orientation - RSVP

New kindergarten students and their families are invited to visit Flint Hill to learn more about the upcoming school year. To begin, please follow the steps below to begin the registration process.

There’s an easy five-step process outlined for parents looking to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.

Begin your Kindergarten and New Student Registration today!

If you have any questions, please contact our Student Information Assistant (SIA), Shirley Eason, or call the main office at 703-242-6100. 

FHES PTA Read-A-Thon!

Our school Read-A-Thon begins on Monday March 10, 2025 and is sure to be a fun and exciting event.

We understand that your time is valuable. We also know that providing the best education for your child is important. That's why we are encouraging everyone to activate their student's Read-A-Thon account as soon as possible. The instructions are straightforward, making it quick and hassle-free, and it should take less than 5 minutes of your time.

This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family. Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account:

https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/AYSjpg/1

Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers!

Thank you,

Flint Hill Elementary School PTA

Flint Hill Art Show: April 4th: 5-7 PM

 

 

Calling all family and friends of our fabulous Flint Hill Artists! You are invited to our annual Flint Hill Art Show!

When: Friday, April 4th; 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Where: Flint Hill Elementary School

What: Come enjoy 2D and 3D artwork made by our K-6 artists! Every student has at least one piece of artwork in the show!

Why: Our artists create meaningful artwork that tells a story and showcases various skills. We value the arts at Flint Hill and welcome the support of our community!

Questions can be directed to Ms. McAlister or the Art Show PTA chair, Holly Fulmer.

If you are able to volunteer to assist with preparations for the art show, sign up here!

Rock Your Socks! 3-21-25

Every year on March 21, people all around the world come together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by wearing brightly colored, mismatched socks. March 21 is symbolic because people with Down syndrome have 3 copies of their 21st chromosome. Socks were chosen because the karyotype of Ds chromosomes actually looks like mismatched socks! 

 

At Flint Hill we will be ROCKing our socks on Friday!  Please wear your fun, bright, mismatched socks to join us in this worldwide celebration!

Show What You Know - 3/26/25

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 5:30PM in the FHES Gym

At Show What You Know, students have the opportunity to showcase anything they are passionate about! Whether it’s Pokémon, elephants, coding, or something they have bee working on, this is the perfect time for students to share their knowledge and creativity with others. If you would like to participate, please sign up below! If you simply want to attend the event, no need to register. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]. See you all there!

Show What You Know Registration

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28-March 28

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new, first-time waiver allowing students fasting during the school day from February 28 to March 28, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home. Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. If a student purchases breakfast or lunch at school, they cannot pick up a kit that day. Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—adults cannot collect them. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:

• March 3, for the week of March 10
• March 10, for the week of March 17
• March 17, for the week of March 24

Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra learning resources. 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.

Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun

Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.

Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.

E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes. 

For more information, see the Summer Learning page.

Save the date! SOL Testing

Save the date for SOL testing for grades 3-6.

VDH Immunization Packets for Rising 7th Graders 

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.

NexTrex Challenge: Donations Needed

FHES has reached over 593 lbs of plastic collected! Please keep sharing your donations to help us reach our 1000lb goal by June!

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. 1. Sign-Up for a date to collect the plastic 
2. Take a bag/s from the lobby
3. Place a sign on the poster in the lobby to get credit for your contribution
4. Drop off the plastic when you go to the grocery store!

2025 Family Summit: Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging! 

Join us March 15, 2025, at South Lakes High School to ensure the safety, support, and inclusion of every member of our FCPS school community. This event is free and open to all families, educators, and community members. Childcare provided.  Please help us plan, register today! For more information visit our website. 

Questions? [email protected] 

Learn About Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools

Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts. 

Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration page.

Calendar Reminders

• March 17th - 3-Hour Early Release
• March 26th -  Show What You Know
• March 28th  - End of 3rd Quarter
• March 31st - Eid-al Fitr - School Holiday
• April 1st -  Teacher Workday
• April 4th - FHES Art Show - 5-7 pm
• April 14-18 -  Spring Break
• April 28th -  3-Hour Early Release
• April 28th - Kindergarten Orientation 1:30pm

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!

FHES Family Handbook

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

How to Receive FCPS Messages in Other Languages

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 | Arabic (العربية) | Chinese (中文) | Farsi (فارسی) | Korean (한국어) | Spanish (español) | Urdu (اردو) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).

Learn more about other communications that are translated. 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available!

As a part of our ongoing efforts to streamline paper processes, parents can now select a number of opt-out’s electronically via ParentVUE.  Once you have signed into your ParentVUE account, simply select the “Student Info” tab and click on “Edit Information.” You will find opt-out’s listed there.  Parents that do not yet have a ParentVUE account will still be able to use paper forms for notification. If you need to set up your ParentVUE account, you can create one online via the FCPS ParentVUE Registration page.

2444 Flint Hill Road, Vienna, VA 22181  |  Main Phone: 703.242.6100 
Attendance: 703.242.6161 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

March 6th, 2025

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

Thank you to the FHES PTA and many volunteers who helped to make Teacher Appreciation week at FHES a nice event for our staff. The treats, lunches and kindness were much appreciated by all staff members and thoughtful reflect of the caring nature of the Flint Hill community.

This week we also want to recognize the students who participated in the Senior Spelling Bee last week! Over 30 spellers participated in the event with 11 rounds of spelling and two tie-breaker rounds. Please join me in congratulating:

Champion: Teddy M.

1st Runner Up:  Tanner A.

2nd Runner Up (tie): Krish G. & Hazel S.

The new FHES playground opened for use on Friday, February 28th! Students were excited to try out the new equipment and begin playing on the slides, climbers and swings. Crews will come back to FHES in a few weeks to finish adding the shade structure and rubber surfacing.

Ms. Mims met with 4th grade strings today and students were learning to read music, count and clap notes and rests, and play tunes from their songbook including "Pepperoni Pizza." In Mrs. Bilowus' class, students were reading and interpreting poems. Ms. Grzankowski and Mr. Bechtle enjoyed taking their fifth graders on a trip to the Planet Word Museum in Washington D.C. today (the second half of 5th grade will make the trip tomorrow!).

Don't forget, our next PTA meeting is tonight (Thursday, March 6th) at 5:30 pm! Join in-person in the library or on Zoom. The 3rd grade team will join the meeting to share updates from their classrooms.

Kindly,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

 It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, between January and April. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage.

FHES PTA Read-A-Thon!

Our school Read-A-Thon begins on Monday March 10, 2025 and is sure to be a fun and exciting event.

We understand that your time is valuable. We also know that providing the best education for your child is important. That's why we are encouraging everyone to activate their student's Read-A-Thon account as soon as possible. The instructions are straightforward, making it quick and hassle-free, and it should take less than 5 minutes of your time.

This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family. Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account:

https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/AYSjpg/1

Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers!

Thank you,

Flint Hill Elementary School PTA

Flint Hill Art Show: April 4th: 5-7 PM

 

 

Calling all family and friends of our fabulous Flint Hill Artists! You are invited to our annual Flint Hill Art Show!

When: Friday, April 4th; 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Where: Flint Hill Elementary School

What: Come enjoy 2D and 3D artwork made by our K-6 artists! Every student has at least one piece of artwork in the show!

Why: Our artists create meaningful artwork that tells a story and showcases various skills. We value the arts at Flint Hill and welcome the support of our community!

Help Wanted! Art Show Volunteers

The Flint Hill Art Show will be Friday, April 4th! To prepare for this amazing event featuring every student’s artwork we will need your help. Please see the links below to volunteer with Ms. McAlister for the big show!  

FHES Art Show Volunteers

Questions can be directed to Ms. McAlister or the Art Show PTA chair, Holly Fulmer.

 

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28-March 28

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new, first-time waiver allowing students fasting during the school day from February 28 to March 28, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home. Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. If a student purchases breakfast or lunch at school, they cannot pick up a kit that day. Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—adults cannot collect them. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:

• March 3, for the week of March 10
• March 10, for the week of March 17
• March 17, for the week of March 24

Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.

Spring Pictures - 3/12/25

Victor O'Neill will take Spring Pictures on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

These photos will include the Class Photo.

You will be able to view and order your child’s photos in their online gallery approximately ten days after picture day.

If you have any questions leading up to picture day, please reach out to Victor O’Neill Studios by emailing [email protected]

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra learning resources. 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.

Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun

Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.

Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.

E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes. 

For more information, see the Summer Learning page.

Save the date! SOL Testing

Save the date for SOL testing for grades 3-6.

VDH Immunization Packets for Rising 7th Graders 

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.

NexTrex Challenge: Donations Needed

FHES has reached over 530lbs of plastic collected! Please keep sharing your donations to help us reach our 1000lb goal by June!

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. 1. Sign-Up for a date to collect the plastic 
2. Take a bag/s from the lobby
3. Place a sign on the poster in the lobby to get credit for your contribution
4. Drop off the plastic when you go to the grocery store!

Spring Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener

The Spring Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3-6 during the week of March 10th. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. More information is available about the SEL Screener by accessing this link: https://www.fcps.edu/student-tests-and-assessments/student-assessment-details/social-emotional-screener  

 

If you have any questions please reach out to our SEL Screener Lead, Mrs. Williams, at [email protected]

Upcoming Student Experience Survey at Flint Hill

Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.

All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 24. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 24, and Friday, March 7. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. 

We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the five equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.

2025 Family Summit: Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging! 

Join us March 15, 2025, at South Lakes High School to ensure the safety, support, and inclusion of every member of our FCPS school community. This event is free and open to all families, educators, and community members. Childcare provided.  Please help us plan, register today! For more information visit our website. 

Questions? [email protected] 

FHES Playground is Open!

The FHES playground is open! Construction crews removed fencing and opened the playground for student use on Friday, February 28th. All classes have enjoyed using the new structures this week. The infinity loop and climbing dome have been especially popular. 

Construction crews will return to FHES in a few weeks to finish installing the rubber surfacing under the preschool playground and add some rubber surfacing and a shade canopy to the K-6 playground. There will be brief closures when these final installations can be completed.

More information about the project can be found here. 

Thank you to the FCPS School Board and FCPS Facilities for supporting this investment in resources for our school and community!

Learn About Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools

Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts. 

Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration page.

Calendar Reminders

• March 6th - PTA Meeting - 5:30 pm
• March 12th - Picture Day
• March 17th - 3-Hour Early Release
• March 28th  - End of 3rd Quarter
• March 31st - Eid-al Fitr - School Holiday
• April 1st -  Teacher Workday
• April 4th - FHES Art Show - 5-7 pm
• April 14-18 -  Spring Break
• April 28th -  3-Hour Early Release

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!

FHES Family Handbook

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

How to Receive FCPS Messages in Other Languages

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 | Arabic (العربية) | Chinese (中文) | Farsi (فارسی) | Korean (한국어) | Spanish (español) | Urdu (اردو) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).

Learn more about other communications that are translated. 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available!

As a part of our ongoing efforts to streamline paper processes, parents can now select a number of opt-out’s electronically via ParentVUE.  Once you have signed into your ParentVUE account, simply select the “Student Info” tab and click on “Edit Information.” You will find opt-out’s listed there.  Parents that do not yet have a ParentVUE account will still be able to use paper forms for notification. If you need to set up your ParentVUE account, you can create one online via the FCPS ParentVUE Registration page.

2444 Flint Hill Road, Vienna, VA 22181  |  Main Phone: 703.242.6100 
Attendance: 703.242.6161 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

February 27th, 2025

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

Signs of an early spring are popping up around FHES. Tulip and daffodil bulbs planted by students in the fall are beginning to make their first appearances. On Monday afternoon, Mrs. Chang worked with students to create pinecone birdfeeders to welcome birds back to our trees and grounds.

Tonight, the FHES Senior Spelling Bee will take place in the library! We are looking forward to celebrating our next round of brave spellers!

Save the date for our next PTA meeting on Thursday, March 6th at 5:30 pm!

Kindly,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

 It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, between January and April. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage.

Social-Emotional Learning Day: 3/3/25

On March 3, 2025, Flint Hill Elementary will celebrate SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) Day with schools nationwide! SEL Day promotes children's academic recovery, mental health, and well-being.

At FHES, we believe a strong sense of belonging is crucial to SEL, and our ONE campaign aims to foster this within our school and the Madison Pyramid. To celebrate our community, we're encouraging all students to wear a shirt supporting kindness on March 3rd.

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28-March 28

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new, first-time waiver allowing students fasting during the school day from February 28 to March 28, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home. Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. If a student purchases breakfast or lunch at school, they cannot pick up a kit that day. Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—adults cannot collect them. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:

• March 3, for the week of March 10
• March 10, for the week of March 17
• March 17, for the week of March 24

Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra learning resources. 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.

Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun

Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.

Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.

E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes. 

For more information, see the Summer Learning page.

Save the date! SOL Testing

Save the date for SOL testing for grades 3-6.

VDH Immunization Packets for Rising 7th Graders 

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.

NexTrex Challenge: Donations Needed

FHES has reached over 530lbs of plastic collected! Please keep sharing your donations to help us reach our 1000lb goal by June!

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. 1. Sign-Up for a date to collect the plastic 
2. Take a bag/s from the lobby
3. Place a sign on the poster in the lobby to get credit for your contribution
4. Drop off the plastic when you go to the grocery store!

Supply Drive for Homeless in Fairfax County

For the past 10 years members of the Flint Hill Elementary School staff have volunteered to feed and collect supplies for the homeless through Hypothermia Relief week at a local church. This March, staff members will be cooking and serving a chili meal.  We would like to invite the FHES community to contribute needed items for this vulnerable community in Fairfax County.

 

For those who would like to donate we will be collecting the following items in the FHES main lobby for the month of February: 

• Travel size toiletries:  deodorant, lotions, foot powder, soap, shampoo  (For those that travel for work or vacation, these are great to get from hotels)
• Individual tooth brushes and tooth paste
• Travel size hand wipes and hand sanitizer
• New socks
• Individually wrapped snacks
• Individually wrapped breakfast cereal and bars

 

Contributions can be brought to the main office lobby during the entire month of February.  Please reach out to Mr. Bechtle at [email protected] with any questions.  Thank you for your consideration.

Spring Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener

The Spring Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3-6 during the week of March 10th. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. More information is available about the SEL Screener by accessing this link: https://www.fcps.edu/student-tests-and-assessments/student-assessment-details/social-emotional-screener  

 

If you have any questions please reach out to our SEL Screener Lead, Mrs. Williams, at [email protected]

Upcoming Student Experience Survey at Flint Hill

Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.

All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 24. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 24, and Friday, March 7. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. 

We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the five equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.

2025 Family Summit: Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging! 

Join us March 15, 2025, at South Lakes High School to ensure the safety, support, and inclusion of every member of our FCPS school community. This event is free and open to all families, educators, and community members. Childcare provided.  Please help us plan, register today! For more information visit our website. 

Questions? [email protected] 

FHES Playground Update

Lots of progress has been made on the new FHES playground! This week, construction crews continued added mulch and are completing final preparations! We are expecting the playground to open soon. Stop by the FHES playground soon to see the progress!

More information about the project can be found here. 

Thank you to the FCPS School Board and FCPS Facilities for supporting this investment in resources for our school and community!

Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Countywide lottery registration for the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program for first graders in the 2025-26 school year is open through Thursday, February 13, at 4 p.m. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program through Thursday, March 6, at 4 p.m.  

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

Interested parents/caregivers may attend an informational meeting at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. 

Learn About Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools

Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts. 

Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration page.

Calendar Reminders

• February 24th -  3-Hour Early Release
• February 27th - Senior Spelling Bee (3-6) 6:00 pm - Library
• March 3rd - SEL Day
• March 17th - 3-Hour Early Release

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!

FHES Family Handbook

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

How to Receive FCPS Messages in Other Languages

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 | Arabic (العربية) | Chinese (中文) | Farsi (فارسی) | Korean (한국어) | Spanish (español) | Urdu (اردو) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).

Learn more about other communications that are translated. 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available!

As a part of our ongoing efforts to streamline paper processes, parents can now select a number of opt-out’s electronically via ParentVUE.  Once you have signed into your ParentVUE account, simply select the “Student Info” tab and click on “Edit Information.” You will find opt-out’s listed there.  Parents that do not yet have a ParentVUE account will still be able to use paper forms for notification. If you need to set up your ParentVUE account, you can create one online via the FCPS ParentVUE Registration page.

2444 Flint Hill Road, Vienna, VA 22181  |  Main Phone: 703.242.6100 
Attendance: 703.242.6161 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

February 20th, 2025

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

Students enjoyed a busy week at Flint Hill. This week, Mrs. D'Alelio and Ms. Golomb led student through reading music while playing boomwackers and Orff instruments. In PE, Ms. Garner and Ms. Coffey are well into the dance unit. Students have created routines set to music to share with others soon!

Next week, FHES will have our next 3-hour early release day on Monday, February 24th. Students will be dismissed at 12:35 pm. If you have not returned your students' intention form for after school care, please be sure to return your form or communicate your dismissal intent soon.

Next week, the FHES Senior Spelling Bee will take place on February 27th! We are looking forward to celebrating our next round of brave spellers soon!

Kindly,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

 It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, between January and April. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage.

Winter Weather and Outdoor Recess

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. We are notified by safety and security if the temperatures get too low. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing (labeled with the name!), so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. On the majority of days, students will go outside for recess.

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.

If you need assistance getting cold weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and healthcare.

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra learning resources. 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.

Flint Hill Spirit Wear Collection

Have your students outgrown their FHES gear?  Help reduce textile waste and spread school spirit by donating your previously loved spirit wear!  Please see the attached flier to learn more about this clothing drive, happening through the week of February 10th!

Save the date! SOL Testing

Save the date for SOL testing for grades 3-6.

VDH Immunization Packets for Rising 7th Graders 

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.

NexTrex Challenge: Volunteers Needed!

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. 1. Sign-Up for a date to collect the plastic 
2. Take a bag/s from the lobby
3. Place a sign on the poster in the lobby to get credit for your contribution
4. Drop off the plastic when you go to the grocery store!

Supply Drive for Homeless in Fairfax County

For the past 10 years members of the Flint Hill Elementary School staff have volunteered to feed and collect supplies for the homeless through Hypothermia Relief week at a local church. This March, staff members will be cooking and serving a chili meal.  We would like to invite the FHES community to contribute needed items for this vulnerable community in Fairfax County.

 

For those who would like to donate we will be collecting the following items in the FHES main lobby for the month of February: 

• Travel size toiletries:  deodorant, lotions, foot powder, soap, shampoo  (For those that travel for work or vacation, these are great to get from hotels)
• Individual tooth brushes and tooth paste
• Travel size hand wipes and hand sanitizer
• New socks
• Individually wrapped snacks
• Individually wrapped breakfast cereal and bars

 

Contributions can be brought to the main office lobby during the entire month of February.  Please reach out to Mr. Bechtle at [email protected] with any questions.  Thank you for your consideration.

Spring Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener

The Spring Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3-6 during the week of March 10th. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. More information is available about the SEL Screener by accessing this link: https://www.fcps.edu/student-tests-and-assessments/student-assessment-details/social-emotional-screener  

 

If you have any questions please reach out to our SEL Screener Lead, Mrs. Williams, at [email protected]

Upcoming Student Experience Survey at Flint Hill

Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.

All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 24. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 24, and Friday, March 7. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. 

We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the five equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.

2025 Family Summit: Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging! 

Join us March 15, 2025, at South Lakes High School to ensure the safety, support, and inclusion of every member of our FCPS school community. This event is free and open to all families, educators, and community members. Childcare provided.  Please help us plan, register today! For more information visit our website. 

Questions? [email protected] 

FHES Playground Update

Lots of progress has been made on the new FHES playground! This week, construction crews continued site restoration, leveling, drainage and equipment placement! Stop by the FHES playground soon to see the progress!

More information about the project can be found here. 

Thank you to the FCPS School Board and FCPS Facilities for supporting this investment in resources for our school and community!

Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Countywide lottery registration for the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program for first graders in the 2025-26 school year is open through Thursday, February 13, at 4 p.m. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program through Thursday, March 6, at 4 p.m.  

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

Interested parents/caregivers may attend an informational meeting at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. 

Learn About Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools

Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts. 

Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration page.

Calendar Reminders

• February 24th -  3-Hour Early Release
• February 27th - Senior Spelling Bee (3-6) 6:00 pm - Library
• March 3rd - Read Across America Day
• March 17th - 3-Hour Early Release

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!

FHES Family Handbook

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

How to Receive FCPS Messages in Other Languages

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 | Arabic (العربية) | Chinese (中文) | Farsi (فارسی) | Korean (한국어) | Spanish (español) | Urdu (اردو) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).

Learn more about other communications that are translated. 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available!

As a part of our ongoing efforts to streamline paper processes, parents can now select a number of opt-out’s electronically via ParentVUE.  Once you have signed into your ParentVUE account, simply select the “Student Info” tab and click on “Edit Information.” You will find opt-out’s listed there.  Parents that do not yet have a ParentVUE account will still be able to use paper forms for notification. If you need to set up your ParentVUE account, you can create one online via the FCPS ParentVUE Registration page.

2444 Flint Hill Road, Vienna, VA 22181  |  Main Phone: 703.242.6100 
Attendance: 703.242.6161 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

February 13th, 2025

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

Today, students across FHES celebrated the 100th day of school! Students in kindergarten especially enjoyed the celebration with their 100 item collections, counting activities and festive 100th day hats. Students in Mrs. Dunne's class created slime with Ms. Stout with 100 pieces of confetti mixed in! What are your students celebrating on their 100th day of school this year?

If you are looking for volunteer opportunities, see the message below! Helpers are needed for several upcoming events and projects including Empty Bowls Full Hearts and the NexTrex Challenge. Find out how to participate below.

The next FHES PTA meeting will be tonight at 5:30 pm in the FHES library. This evening, we will also welcome Dr. Reid, Superintendent of FCPS, who will join the meeting to speak with our community about recent events. Also, a representative from the Boundary Committee, Dana Stewart, will also join the meeting to share information regarding the boundary review process. Information on how to join the meeting is in the newsletter below.

Kindly,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

FHES PTA Meeting - 2/13/25

Join us for our next PTA meeting on February 13th at 5:30PM!

Attendees will include Dr. Reid, (superintendent of FCPS), Dana Stewart (Boundary Committee) and Mrs. Stevens & Mrs. Faust (5th grade team). We look forward to seeing you there!

If you can't attend in person, please join via Zoom! 

Zoom Meeting link (Meeting ID: 854 7942 9238)

Flint Hill Spirit Wear Collection

Have your students outgrown their FHES gear?  Help reduce textile waste and spread school spirit by donating your previously loved spirit wear!  Please see the attached flier to learn more about this clothing drive, happening through the week of February 10th!

Save the date! SOL Testing

Save the date for SOL testing for grades 3-6.

Empty Bowls, Full Hearts: LAST CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!

Join your student for lunch on Valentines Day! Sign up here:

 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FA8AE22A4FEC52-54336393-empty

What: Flint Hill's 5th Annual Empty Bowls, Full Hearts lunch is an opportunity to celebrate what fills our bowls with happiness, love and sustenance while also supporting those in our community that may have an empty bowl. Each student has crafted a handmade ceramic bowl that they will use during lunch. Popcorn is offered as an option for any student who wants to use their bowl for a separate snack. All bowls will be sent home on this afternoon for your family to keep and treasure! The bowl is fully food, microwave, and dishwasher safe!

When: You can send non-perishable food donations with your student beginning 2/3 - 2/14. Students will enjoy their bowls on 2/14 and all donated food items will be donated to Food for Others on 2/14

Where: All non-perishable food donations can be dropped off into labeled boxes in the front lobby, delivered to the office or brought in by your student

NexTrex Challenge: Volunteers Needed!

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. 1. Sign-Up for a date to collect the plastic 
2. Take a bag/s from the lobby
3. Place a sign on the poster in the lobby to get credit for your contribution
4. Drop off the plastic when you go to the grocery store!

Supply Drive for Homeless in Fairfax County

For the past 10 years members of the Flint Hill Elementary School staff have volunteered to feed and collect supplies for the homeless through Hypothermia Relief week at a local church. This March, staff members will be cooking and serving a chili meal.  We would like to invite the FHES community to contribute needed items for this vulnerable community in Fairfax County.

 

For those who would like to donate we will be collecting the following items in the FHES main lobby for the month of February: 

• Travel size toiletries:  deodorant, lotions, foot powder, soap, shampoo  (For those that travel for work or vacation, these are great to get from hotels)
• Individual tooth brushes and tooth paste
• Travel size hand wipes and hand sanitizer
• New socks
• Individually wrapped snacks
• Individually wrapped breakfast cereal and bars

 

Contributions can be brought to the main office lobby during the entire month of February.  Please reach out to Mr. Bechtle at [email protected] with any questions.  Thank you for your consideration.

Spring Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener

The Spring Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3-6 during the week of March 10th. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. More information is available about the SEL Screener by accessing this link: https://www.fcps.edu/student-tests-and-assessments/student-assessment-details/social-emotional-screener  

 

If you have any questions please reach out to our SEL Screener Lead, Mrs. Williams, at [email protected]

Upcoming Student Experience Survey at Flint Hill

Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.

All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 24. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 24, and Friday, March 7. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. 

We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the five equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.

2025 Family Summit: Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging! 

Join us March 15, 2025, at South Lakes High School to ensure the safety, support, and inclusion of every member of our FCPS school community. This event is free and open to all families, educators, and community members. Childcare provided.  Please help us plan, register today! For more information visit our website. 

Questions? [email protected] 

FHES Playground Update

Lots of progress has been made on the new FHES playground! This week, construction crews continued to remove soil/mulch from the site and installed swings, fencing and site restoration! Stop by the FHES playground soon to see the progress!

More information about the project can be found here. 

Thank you to the FCPS School Board and FCPS Facilities for supporting this investment in resources for our school and community!

Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Countywide lottery registration for the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program for first graders in the 2025-26 school year is open through Thursday, February 13, at 4 p.m. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program through Thursday, March 6, at 4 p.m.  

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

Interested parents/caregivers may attend an informational meeting at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. 

Learn About Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools

Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts. 

Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration page.

Winter Weather and Outdoor Recess

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. We are notified by safety and security if the temperatures get too low. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing (labeled with the name!), so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. On the majority of days, students will go outside for recess.

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.

If you need assistance getting cold weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and healthcare.

Calendar Reminders

 

• February13th - PTA Meeting - 5:30 pm, Library
• February 14th - Empty Bowls, Full Hearts Event
• February 17th - Presidents' Day (No School)
• February 24th -  3-Hour Early Release
• February 27th - Senior Spelling Bee (3-6) 6:00 pm - Library

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!

FHES Family Handbook

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

How to Receive FCPS Messages in Other Languages

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 | Arabic (العربية) | Chinese (中文) | Farsi (فارسی) | Korean (한국어) | Spanish (español) | Urdu (اردو) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).

Learn more about other communications that are translated. 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available!

As a part of our ongoing efforts to streamline paper processes, parents can now select a number of opt-out’s electronically via ParentVUE.  Once you have signed into your ParentVUE account, simply select the “Student Info” tab and click on “Edit Information.” You will find opt-out’s listed there.  Parents that do not yet have a ParentVUE account will still be able to use paper forms for notification. If you need to set up your ParentVUE account, you can create one online via the FCPS ParentVUE Registration page.

2444 Flint Hill Road, Vienna, VA 22181  |  Main Phone: 703.242.6100 
Attendance: 703.242.6161 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

February 6th, 2025

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

On Wednesday night, the PTA hosted the Junior Spelling Bee! Students and an eager crowd of supporters gathered in the library to encourage students through 18 rounds of spelling and a championship word round. We are excited to celebrate the following students:

• Blair W. - Junior Bee Champion
• Reva M. - Junior Bee 1st Runner Up
• Jinu L. - Junior Bee 2nd Runner Up

Congratulations to all our spellers for coming out last night and participating in the event. The Senior Spelling Bee will be next week on Wednesday, February 12th at 6:00 pm. 

Also, save the date for the next FHES PTA meeting on Thursday, February 13th at 5:30 pm! 

Kindly,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

Flint Hill Spirit Wear Collection

Have your students outgrown their FHES gear?  Help reduce textile waste and spread school spirit by donating your previously loved spirit wear!  Please see the attached flier to learn more about this clothing drive, happening through the week of February 10th!

Save the date! SOL Testing

Save the date for SOL testing for grades 3-6.

Empty Bowls, Full Hearts: Volunteers Needed

MARK YOU CALENDAR’S!

What: Flint Hill's 5th Annual Empty Bowls, Full Hearts lunch is an opportunity to celebrate what fills our bowls with happiness, love and sustenance while also supporting those in our community that may have an empty bowl. Each student has crafted a handmade ceramic bowl that they will use during lunch. Popcorn is offered as an option for any student who wants to use their bowl for a separate snack. All bowls will be sent home on this afternoon for your family to keep and treasure! The bowl is fully food, microwave, and dishwasher safe!

When: You can send non-perishable food donations with your student beginning 2/3 - 2/14. Students will enjoy their bowls on 2/14 and all donated food items will be donated to Food for Others on 2/14

Want to come? Volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FA8AE22A4FEC52-54336393-empty

Where: All non-perishable food donations can be dropped off into labeled boxes in the front lobby, delivered to the office or brought in by your student

Supply Drive for Homeless in Fairfax County

For the past 10 years members of the Flint Hill Elementary School staff have volunteered to feed and collect supplies for the homeless through Hypothermia Relief week at a local church. This March, staff members will be cooking and serving a chili meal.  We would like to invite the FHES community to contribute needed items for this vulnerable community in Fairfax County.

 

For those who would like to donate we will be collecting the following items in the FHES main lobby for the month of February: 

• Travel size toiletries:  deodorant, lotions, foot powder, soap, shampoo  (For those that travel for work or vacation, these are great to get from hotels)
• Individual tooth brushes and tooth paste
• Travel size hand wipes and hand sanitizer
• New socks
• Individually wrapped snacks
• Individually wrapped breakfast cereal and bars

 

Contributions can be brought to the main office lobby during the entire month of February.  Please reach out to Mr. Bechtle at [email protected] with any questions.  Thank you for your consideration.

Spring Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener

The Spring Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3-6 during the week of March 10th. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. More information is available about the SEL Screener by accessing this link: https://www.fcps.edu/student-tests-and-assessments/student-assessment-details/social-emotional-screener  

 

If you have any questions please reach out to our SEL Screener Lead, Mrs. Williams, at [email protected]

Upcoming Student Experience Survey at Flint Hill

Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.

All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 24. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 24, and Friday, March 7. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. 

We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the five equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.

Yearbook Orders are Open!

Don’t forget to order your yearbook!  Pre-Order a yearbook now for $25 plus tax.  Yearbooks at the end of the year will cost $30. Save $5 and pre-order now

Purchase at https://www.yearbookforever.com/school-store/hclARgNS934L2jxnYKMVwAhv

We are also seeking donations for yearbook scholarships. If you would like to sponsor a yearbook for a student, please use the link above. You will have the option to donate the full cost of a yearbook or make a custom donation. Thank you for your generosity and consideration.

FHES Playground Update

Lots of progress has been made on the new FHES playground! This week, construction crews continued to remove soil/mulch from the site and installed new playground borders. Installation of a preschool-age playground structure also started this week! Stop by the FHES playground soon to see the progress!

More information about the project can be found here. 

Thank you to the FCPS School Board and FCPS Facilities for supporting this investment in resources for our school and community!

Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Countywide lottery registration for the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program for first graders in the 2025-26 school year is open through Thursday, February 13, at 4 p.m. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program through Thursday, March 6, at 4 p.m.  

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

Interested parents/caregivers may attend an informational meeting at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. 

Learn About Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools

Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts. 

Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration page.

Winter Weather and Outdoor Recess

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. We are notified by safety and security if the temperatures get too low. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing (labeled with the name!), so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. On the majority of days, students will go outside for recess.

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.

If you need assistance getting cold weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and healthcare.

NexTrex Challenge - February Update

Wow! FHES collected 151.2 lbs of plastic in January. Our overall collection currently stands at 446.4 lbs. We still have a long way to go to hit our 1000 lb goal. Please keep sending in your plastic items and let's see if we can beat our December record!

Plastic items that can be included in the challenge are detailed in the image below. Plastic collection bins are located in the main lobby.

Calendar Reminders

 

• February 12th - Senior Spelling Bee (3-6) 6:00 pm - Library
• February13th - PTA Meeting - 5:30 pm, Library
• February 14th - Empty Bowls, Full Hearts Event
• February 17th - Presidents' Day (No School)
• February 24th -  3-Hour Early Release

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!

FHES Family Handbook

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

How to Receive FCPS Messages in Other Languages

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 | Arabic (العربية) | Chinese (中文) | Farsi (فارسی) | Korean (한국어) | Spanish (español) | Urdu (اردو) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).

Learn more about other communications that are translated. 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available!

As a part of our ongoing efforts to streamline paper processes, parents can now select a number of opt-out’s electronically via ParentVUE.  Once you have signed into your ParentVUE account, simply select the “Student Info” tab and click on “Edit Information.” You will find opt-out’s listed there.  Parents that do not yet have a ParentVUE account will still be able to use paper forms for notification. If you need to set up your ParentVUE account, you can create one online via the FCPS ParentVUE Registration page.

2444 Flint Hill Road, Vienna, VA 22181  |  Main Phone: 703.242.6100 
Attendance: 703.242.6161 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

January 30th, 2025

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

Warm weather has returned and students were excited to out on our fields, track and courts this week! Progress on the new playground is really taking off. Be sure to take a peek at the new structures as the installations progress.

Last week, 4th-6th grade students presented an amazing show to a packed auditorium at Madison HS for the Band, Strings and Chorus concert. This was a great opportunity for students to perform on the "big stage" and share their hard work. Thank you to Ms. Landers, Ms. Mims, Ms. D'Alelio and Ms. Golomb for organizing a wonderful evening of music!

As we enter the second half of the school year, this is a great opportunity to ask your students to reflect on their achievements thus far this school year. Be sure to ask your students what accomplishments they are proud of this year and what learning experiences they enjoyed so far. I am excited to see and hear more about the learning journeys FHES students will encounter in the coming months!

With regards,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

Flint Hill Spirit Wear Collection

Have your students outgrown their FHES gear?  Help reduce textile waste and spread school spirit by donating your previously loved spirit wear!  Please see the attached flier to learn more about this clothing drive, happening through the week of February 10th!

Save the date! SOL Testing

Save the date for SOL testing for grades 3-6.

Empty Bowls, Full Hearts: Volunteers Needed

MARK YOU CALENDAR’S!

What: Flint Hill's 5th Annual Empty Bowls, Full Hearts lunch is an opportunity to celebrate what fills our bowls with happiness, love and sustenance while also supporting those in our community that may have an empty bowl. Each student has crafted a handmade ceramic bowl that they will use during lunch. Popcorn is offered as an option for any student who wants to use their bowl for a separate snack. All bowls will be sent home on this afternoon for your family to keep and treasure! The bowl is fully food, microwave, and dishwasher safe!

When: You can send non-perishable food donations with your student beginning 2/3 - 2/14. Students will enjoy their bowls on 2/14 and all donated food items will be donated to Food for Others on 2/14

Want to come? Volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FA8AE22A4FEC52-54336393-empty

Where: All non-perishable food donations can be dropped off into labeled boxes in the front lobby, delivered to the office or brought in by your student

PTA Skate Night at SkateQuest

February 1, 6-8PM, SkateQuest in Reston 

Join the FHES PTA for a family fun skate night at SkateQuest in Reston! The cost is $8 per skater, which includes your skate rental. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from the SkateQuest Snack Shop. Get your tickets now before it sells out!  Click Here to buy tickets!

Yearbook Orders are Open!

Don’t forget to order your yearbook!  Pre-Order a yearbook now for $25 plus tax.  Yearbooks at the end of the year will cost $30. Save $5 and pre-order now

Purchase at https://www.yearbookforever.com/school-store/hclARgNS934L2jxnYKMVwAhv

We are also seeking donations for yearbook scholarships. If you would like to sponsor a yearbook for a student, please use the link above. You will have the option to donate the full cost of a yearbook or make a custom donation. Thank you for your generosity and consideration.

FHES Playground Update

Work has stared on the new playground! Crews arrived today to remove the current structures. Installation of the new structures will begin soon!

More information about the project can be found here. 

Thank you to the FCPS School Board and FCPS Facilities for supporting this investment in resources for our school and community!

Winter Weather and Outdoor Recess

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. We are notified by safety and security if the temperatures get too low. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing (labeled with the name!), so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. On the majority of days, students will go outside for recess.

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.

If you need assistance getting cold weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and healthcare.

NexTrex Challenge - January Update

Thank you for continuing to send in your donations for our plastic collection. This month, we have already collected 97 lbs of plastic. Let's see if we can reach 100 lbs by the end of the month!

Plastic items that can be included in the challenge are detailed in the image below. Plastic collection bins are located in the main lobby.

Calendar Reminders

 

• February 1st - PTA Skate Night
• February 5th - Junior Spelling Bee (K-2) 6:00 pm - Library
• February 12th - Senior Spelling Bee (3-6) 6:00 pm - Library
• February 14th - Empty Bowls, Full Hearts Event
• February 17th - Presidents' Day (No School)
• February 24th -  3-Hour Early Release

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!

FHES Family Handbook

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

How to Receive FCPS Messages in Other Languages

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 | Arabic (العربية) | Chinese (中文) | Farsi (فارسی) | Korean (한국어) | Spanish (español) | Urdu (اردو) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).

Learn more about other communications that are translated. 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available!

As a part of our ongoing efforts to streamline paper processes, parents can now select a number of opt-out’s electronically via ParentVUE.  Once you have signed into your ParentVUE account, simply select the “Student Info” tab and click on “Edit Information.” You will find opt-out’s listed there.  Parents that do not yet have a ParentVUE account will still be able to use paper forms for notification. If you need to set up your ParentVUE account, you can create one online via the FCPS ParentVUE Registration page.

2444 Flint Hill Road, Vienna, VA 22181  |  Main Phone: 703.242.6100 
Attendance: 703.242.6161 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

January 23rd, 2025

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

Heritage and Traditions Night was a wonderful event! Over 20 families created booths to share their heritage and traditions and students even took to the stage to share fashion, dance and talents with a great audience in a packed gym. Thank you to our PTA, teachers, students, and families that helped to make this event a success!

Progress toward the new FHES playground has started! Crews arrived at FHES today to begin removing the existing structures. The new installation will begin soon and the students can begin using the new structures in a few weeks. See the message below for images of what the new playground will look like when the work is complete. 

Tonight, we are looking forward to the band, strings and chorus concert at JMHS. We are excited to see FHES students share their hard work on a big stage this evening! The students did a wonderful job this morning at their school concert. Between performances we were also excited to recognize students who received awards from the Reflections Program this fall!

With regards,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

Save the date! SOL Testing

Save the date for SOL testing for grades 3-6.

Empty Bowls, Full Hearts: Volunteers Needed

MARK YOU CALENDAR’S!

What: Flint Hill's 5th Annual Empty Bowls, Full Hearts lunch is an opportunity to celebrate what fills our bowls with happiness, love and sustenance while also supporting those in our community that may have an empty bowl. Each student has crafted a handmade ceramic bowl that they will use during lunch. Popcorn is offered as an option for any student who wants to use their bowl for a separate snack. All bowls will be sent home on this afternoon for your family to keep and treasure! The bowl is fully food, microwave, and dishwasher safe!

When: You can send non-perishable food donations with your student beginning 2/3 - 2/14. Students will enjoy their bowls on 2/14 and all donated food items will be donated to Food for Others on 2/14

Want to come? Volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FA8AE22A4FEC52-54336393-empty

Where: All non-perishable food donations can be dropped off into labeled boxes in the front lobby, delivered to the office or brought in by your student

Yearbook Orders are Open!

Don’t forget to order your yearbook!  Pre-Order a yearbook now for $25 plus tax.  Yearbooks at the end of the year will cost $30. Save $5 and pre-order now

Purchase at https://www.yearbookforever.com/school-store/hclARgNS934L2jxnYKMVwAhv

We are also seeking donations for yearbook scholarships. If you would like to sponsor a yearbook for a student, please use the link above. You will have the option to donate the full cost of a yearbook or make a custom donation. Thank you for your generosity and consideration.

FHES Playground Update

Work has stared on the new playground! Crews arrived today to remove the current structures. Installation of the new structures will begin soon!

More information about the project can be found here. 

Thank you to the FCPS School Board and FCPS Facilities for supporting this investment in resources for our school and community!

Winter Weather and Outdoor Recess

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. We are notified by safety and security if the temperatures get too low. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing (labeled with the name!), so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. On the majority of days, students will go outside for recess.

Consistently low temperatures and a lack of melting have impacted our ability to access our playground in recent days. Once we have had a reasonable amount of thawing of the playground area, classes will resume outdoor recess.

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.

If you need assistance getting cold weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and healthcare.

NexTrex Challenge - January Update

Thank you for continuing to send in your donations for our plastic collection. This month, we have already collected 97 lbs of plastic. Let's see if we can reach 100 lbs by the end of the month!

Plastic items that can be included in the challenge are detailed in the image below. Plastic collection bins are located in the main lobby.

Calendar Reminders

• January 23rd - Winter Chorus/Band/Strings Concert at JMHS
• January 29th - Lunar New Year/Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)
• February 17th - Presidents' Day (No School)
• February 24th -  3-Hour Early Release

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!

FHES Family Handbook

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

How to Receive FCPS Messages in Other Languages

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 | Arabic (العربية) | Chinese (中文) | Farsi (فارسی) | Korean (한국어) | Spanish (español) | Urdu (اردو) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).

Learn more about other communications that are translated. 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available!

As a part of our ongoing efforts to streamline paper processes, parents can now select a number of opt-out’s electronically via ParentVUE.  Once you have signed into your ParentVUE account, simply select the “Student Info” tab and click on “Edit Information.” You will find opt-out’s listed there.  Parents that do not yet have a ParentVUE account will still be able to use paper forms for notification. If you need to set up your ParentVUE account, you can create one online via the FCPS ParentVUE Registration page.

2444 Flint Hill Road, Vienna, VA 22181  |  Main Phone: 703.242.6100 
Attendance: 703.242.6161 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

January 16th, 2025

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

Students and teachers were back into their rhythm this week with full school days and regular schedules. In 6th grade, students were determining theme in poems by reading and annotating passages. Students in 2nd grade were focusing on phonics and examining vowel patterns and in 3rd grade students were analyzing and making inferences about Egyptian artifacts. First grade students from Mrs. Thurston's class went outside to make observations and look for evidence of birds near their pinecone birdfeeders!

Don't forget about our upcoming events! Heritage and Traditions night will be on Wednesday, January 22nd from 5-7 pm in the FHES gym. See the message below about how you can be involved or join the event. The winter chorus, band and strings concert will be held at JMHS on Thursday, January 23rd at 7:00 pm. Come out to see our students share their talents of the big stage! Finally, please join us for the PTA meeting on Thursday, January 16th at 5:15 pm in the FHES library. We hope to see you there!

Four student teachers from Seoul National University of Education in South Korea have arrived at FHES. These aspiring educators have been able to visit classrooms, talk with students and observe instruction this week. This is a great opportunity  for FHES to share and show the many wonderful parts of our community that contribute to our school. Also, FHES hosted the Madison Pyramid Get2Green meeting today. Teacher leaders from across the pyramid came to FHES to work together, share ideas and see examples of outdoor learning projects at Flint Hill. Thank you to Ms. Kuykendall and Mrs. Chang for supporting this visit today!

With regards,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

FHES PTA Meeting: 1/16/25 -5:15 pm

PTA Meeting on January 16 at 5:15pm (FHES Library)

Please note the earlier time @ 5:15pm. Get the inside scoop on what's happening at FHES! Principal Montaquila, the 4th grade team, and the special education team will be presenting! Come hear about the school’s progress, upcoming initiatives, and exciting developments within our FHES community. This is a great opportunity to stay informed about important school and PTA news, and have your voice heard in shaping the future of our school. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of the conversation and make a difference for our students. Can't make it in person, join by Zoom! Credentials below:

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81033885362

Meeting ID: 810 3388 5362.

FHES Heritage and Traditions Night - 1/22/25

What makes your family unique? What traditions does your family have
that bring you together, bring you joy, and make you proud?

Flint Hill’s annual Heritage and Traditions Night welcomes YOU to come
share what makes your family special!

Please consider signing up to share a table display or demonstration on
our stage.

Sign up to share here!

Empty Bowls, Full Hearts: Volunteers Needed

MARK YOU CALENDAR’S!

What: Flint Hill's 5th Annual Empty Bowls, Full Hearts lunch is an opportunity to celebrate what fills our bowls with happiness, love and sustenance while also supporting those in our community that may have an empty bowl. Each student has crafted a handmade ceramic bowl that they will use during lunch. Popcorn is offered as an option for any student who wants to use their bowl for a separate snack. All bowls will be sent home on this afternoon for your family to keep and treasure! The bowl is fully food, microwave, and dishwasher safe!

When: You can send non-perishable food donations with your student beginning 2/3 - 2/14. Students will enjoy their bowls on 2/14 and all donated food items will be donated to Food for Others on 2/14

Want to come? Volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FA8AE22A4FEC52-54336393-empty

Where: All non-perishable food donations can be dropped off into labeled boxes in the front lobby, delivered to the office or brought in by your student

Yearbook Orders are Open!

Don’t forget to order your yearbook!  Pre-Order a yearbook now for $25 plus tax.  Yearbooks at the end of the year will cost $30. Save $5 and pre-order now

Purchase at https://www.yearbookforever.com/school-store/hclARgNS934L2jxnYKMVwAhv

We are also seeking donations for yearbook scholarships. If you would like to sponsor a yearbook for a student, please use the link above. You will have the option to donate the full cost of a yearbook or make a custom donation. Thank you for your generosity and consideration.

FHES Playground Update

The School Board approved plans for a new FHES playground at the December 5th School Board Meeting!

A project team met with the school today (1/16) and once the materials are available the project may be able to begin ahead of the projected schedule. While there will be a few weeks of construction at FHES, our students will continue to have access to our fields, blacktops and the recently completed futsal and basketball courts.

More information about the project can be found here. 

Thank you to the FCPS School Board and FCPS Facilities for supporting this investment in resources for our school and community!

Winter Weather and Outdoor Recess

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. We are notified by safety and security if the temperatures get too low. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing (labeled with the name!), so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. On the majority of days, students will go outside for recess.

Consistently low temperatures and a lack of melting have impacted our ability to access our playground in recent days. Once we have had a reasonable amount of thawing of the playground area, classes will resume outdoor recess.

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.

If you need assistance getting cold weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and healthcare.

NexTrex Challenge - January Update

Thank you for continuing to send in your donations for our plastic collection. This month, we have already collected 49 lbs of plastic. Let's see if we can reach 100 lbs by the end of the month!

Plastic items that can be included in the challenge are detailed in the image below. Plastic collection bins are located in the main lobby.

Calendar Reminders

• January 16th - PTA Meeting - FHES Library - 5:15 pm
• January 20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day/Inauguration Day (No School)
• January 22nd - Heritage & Traditions Night - 5:00-7:00 pm
• January 23rd - Winter Chorus/Band/Strings Concert at JMHS
• January 29th - Lunar New Year/Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)
• February 17th - Presidents' Day (No School)
• February 24th -  3-Hour Early Release

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!

FHES Family Handbook

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

How to Receive FCPS Messages in Other Languages

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 | Arabic (العربية) | Chinese (中文) | Farsi (فارسی) | Korean (한국어) | Spanish (español) | Urdu (اردو) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).

Learn more about other communications that are translated. 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available!

As a part of our ongoing efforts to streamline paper processes, parents can now select a number of opt-out’s electronically via ParentVUE.  Once you have signed into your ParentVUE account, simply select the “Student Info” tab and click on “Edit Information.” You will find opt-out’s listed there.  Parents that do not yet have a ParentVUE account will still be able to use paper forms for notification. If you need to set up your ParentVUE account, you can create one online via the FCPS ParentVUE Registration page.

2444 Flint Hill Road, Vienna, VA 22181  |  Main Phone: 703.242.6100 
Attendance: 703.242.6161 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

January 9th, 2025

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

I hope your students and your families have been able to enjoy time to play, relax and connect during the winter vacation and recent snow days. We are eager and excited to return to our regular schedules and welcome students back to school soon. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the FHES custodial team for their efforts to clear snow and ice from our school grounds and the deep cleaning and preparations they have made to ensure our school building is ready to welcome students back to school. 

Mark your calendars! We have several upcoming school events. Heritage and Traditions night will be on Wednesday, January 22nd from 5-7 pm in the FHES gym. See the message below about how you can be involved or join the event. The winter chorus, band and strings concert will be held at JMHS on Thursday, January 23rd at 7:00 pm. Come out to see our students share their talents of the big stage! Finally, please join us for the next (rescheduled) PTA meeting on Thursday, January 16th at 5:15 pm in the FHES library. We hope to see you there!

I am excited to share that Flint Hill ES will welcome four student teachers from Seoul National University in South Korea during the weeks of January 15th and 20th. These aspiring educators will be observing and assisting teachers in four classrooms at Flint Hill during this time and gaining valuable insights into the teaching methods and the vibrant learning environment that Flint Hill fosters.  This unique opportunity not only benefits the interns, but also enriches our school community by providing different perspectives and fostering international educational exchange. The student teachers will be supervised by esteemed professors from their university, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for all involved.

With regards,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

Date Change: FHES PTA Meeting - 1/16/25 - 5:15 pm

PTA Meeting on January 16 at 5:15pm (FHES Library)

Please note the earlier time @ 5:15pm. Get the inside scoop on what's happening at FHES! Principal Montaquila, the 4th grade team, and the special education team will be presenting! Come hear about the school’s progress, upcoming initiatives, and exciting developments within our FHES community. This is a great opportunity to stay informed about important school and PTA news, and have your voice heard in shaping the future of our school. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of the conversation and make a difference for our students. Can't make it in person, join by Zoom! Credentials below:

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81033885362

Meeting ID: 810 3388 5362.

FHES Heritage and Traditions Night - 1/22/25

What makes your family unique? What traditions does your family have
that bring you together, bring you joy, and make you proud?

Flint Hill’s annual Heritage and Traditions Night welcomes YOU to come
share what makes your family special!

Please consider signing up to share a table display or demonstration on
our stage.

Sign up to share here!

FHES Playground Update

The School Board approved plans for a new FHES playground at the December 5th School Board Meeting!

Removal of the current playground structures and installation of the new playground will begin later this spring and is expected to be completed before the end of the school year. While there will be a few weeks of construction at FHES, our students will continue to have access to our fields, blacktops and the recently completed futsal and basketball courts.

More information about the project can be found here. 

Thank you to the FCPS School Board and FCPS Facilities for supporting this investment in resources for our school and community!

Winter Weather and Outdoor Recess

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. We are notified by safety and security if the temperatures get too low. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing (labeled with the name!), so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. On the majority of days, students will go outside for recess.

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.

If you need assistance getting cold weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and healthcare.

NexTrex Challenge

We did it! FHES has surpassed the 250 lb goal for plastic collection and we still have more to tally. Please continue to gather your plastic items for donations and let's keep moving toward out 1000 lb goal in January!

Plastic items that can be included in the challenge are detailed in the image below. Plastic collection bins are located in the main lobby.

Keep saving your plastic and bring your collections back to FHES in January!

Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for 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. Meetings are 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 DLI Program Registration webpage.

Calendar Reminders

• January 16th - PTA Meeting - FHES Library - 5:15 pm
• January 20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day/Inauguration Day (No School)
• January 22nd - Heritage & Traditions Night - 5:00-7:00 pm
• January 23rd - Winter Chorus/Band/Strings Concert at JMHS
• January 29th - Lunar New Year/Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)
• February 17th - Presidents' Day (No School)
• February 24th -  3-Hour Early Release

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!

FHES Family Handbook

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

How to Receive FCPS Messages in Other Languages

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 | Arabic (العربية) | Chinese (中文) | Farsi (فارسی) | Korean (한국어) | Spanish (español) | Urdu (اردو) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).

Learn more about other communications that are translated. 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available!

As a part of our ongoing efforts to streamline paper processes, parents can now select a number of opt-out’s electronically via ParentVUE.  Once you have signed into your ParentVUE account, simply select the “Student Info” tab and click on “Edit Information.” You will find opt-out’s listed there.  Parents that do not yet have a ParentVUE account will still be able to use paper forms for notification. If you need to set up your ParentVUE account, you can create one online via the FCPS ParentVUE Registration page.

2444 Flint Hill Road, Vienna, VA 22181  |  Main Phone: 703.242.6100 
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December 19th, 2024

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

Winter Break starts this Friday afternoon, and we wish you a wonderful break. As mentioned at Thanksgiving, we take these opportunities to remind our staff at each long break to give our students (and themselves) a respite from schoolwork during the holiday. While teachers may have long-term assignments that span over the course of a break, we have shared with the staff not to assign homework, projects, essays, etc. to be specifically done over the break. 

Everyone can enjoy the opportunity to spend time with our families and friends. We want our students to have the opportunity to catch a breath from schoolwork and to enjoy time with friends and family. We also want our teachers to decompress and put their lesson plan books and laptops away for a few days to enjoy time with their friends and family. Our goal is to have students and teachers return to school anxiety-free without the pressure of looming deadlines. This is a unified message that Madison pyramid principals send to all our communities. Mr. Baker and I wish you a wonderful time together with family and friends!

See you next year!

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

Educate Fairfax Grant Winner!

We are excited to share that Ms. Stout was selected as an Educate Fairfax grant recipient!

Ms. Stout was awarded a grant of $1,997.00 for Bringing the Coding World to Primary Students! Educate Fairfax received over 200 applications, and awarded 106 grants to 100 schools. 

This grant recognizes an innovative approach to education and a commitment to providing students with equitable access to meaningful learning opportunities. The project aligns perfectly with our mission and the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Strategic Plan. By fostering creativity and supporting innovation in the classroom, Ms. Stout's project will help provide students with equitable access to the tools and opportunities they need to thrive academically and personally.

Winter Break: Office Hours

The FHES main office will be closed on December 23rd-25th and December 31st - January 1st.

The office will be open from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm on December 26th, 27th, 30th and January 2nd -3rd.

FHES Playground Update

The School Board approved plans for a new FHES playground at the December 5th School Board Meeting!

Removal of the current playground structures and installation of the new playground will begin later this spring and is expected to be completed before the end of the school year. While there will be a few weeks of construction at FHES, our students will continue to have access to our fields, blacktops and the recently completed futsal and basketball courts.

More information about the project can be found here. 

Thank you to the FCPS School Board and FCPS Facilities for supporting this investment in resources for our school and community!

Winter Weather and Outdoor Recess

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. We are notified by safety and security if the temperatures get too low. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing (labeled with the name!), so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. On the majority of days, students will go outside for recess.

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.

If you need assistance getting cold weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and healthcare.

NexTrex Challenge

We did it! FHES has surpassed the 250 lb goal for plastic collection and we still have more to tally. Please continue to gather your plastic items for donations and let's keep moving toward out 1000 lb goal in January!

Plastic items that can be included in the challenge are detailed in the image below. Plastic collection bins are located in the main lobby.

Keep saving your plastic and bring your collections back to FHES in January!

Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for 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. Meetings are 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 DLI Program Registration webpage.

Calendar Reminders

• December 23 - Jan. 3 - Winter Break
• January 20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day/Inauguration Day (No School)
• January 23rd - Winter Chorus/Band/Strings Concert
• January 29th - Lunar New Year/Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)
• February 17th - Presidents' Day (No School)
• February 24th -  3-Hour Early Release

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!

FHES Family Handbook

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

How to Receive FCPS Messages in Other Languages

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 | Arabic (العربية) | Chinese (中文) | Farsi (فارسی) | Korean (한국어) | Spanish (español) | Urdu (اردو) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).

Learn more about other communications that are translated. 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available!

As a part of our ongoing efforts to streamline paper processes, parents can now select a number of opt-out’s electronically via ParentVUE.  Once you have signed into your ParentVUE account, simply select the “Student Info” tab and click on “Edit Information.” You will find opt-out’s listed there.  Parents that do not yet have a ParentVUE account will still be able to use paper forms for notification. If you need to set up your ParentVUE account, you can create one online via the FCPS ParentVUE Registration page.

2444 Flint Hill Road, Vienna, VA 22181  |  Main Phone: 703.242.6100 
Attendance: 703.242.6161 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

December 12th, 2024

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

Last week, Flint Hill ES was excited to celebrate two staff members who were nominated for Outstanding Employee Awards! We received many nominations from families, staff and students and the 24-25 winners are:

• Becky Wilson - Special Education Teacher: Outstanding Teacher Award
• Maria Rodriguez - Family Liaison: Outstanding Operational Employee Award

Ms. Wilson and Ms. Rodriguez will now be considered for additional recognitions at the pyramid, region and district levels. Please join me in sharing our congratulations with Ms. Wilson and Ms. Rodriguez!

The FHES Book Fair is here! See the announcement below with dates, times and more information. Family book shopping is tomorrow, December 13th, from 4-7 pm. See you at the Book Fair!

FHES can also celebrate that we are recognizing reading growth for students in all grade levels. Based on ongoing assessment and data review more students are accessing on and above grade level reading material in all grades. Thank you to our teachers, instructional assistants, students and families for supporting the eager readers at FHES!

Be sure to see the message below about Computer Science Education week and link to activities and ideas for students.

Also, please see the information below about the upcoming Boundary Review Committee Meeting. The Region 1 meeting will be held at Madison HS on December 18th. Click on the links in the message to RSVP and learn more. 

Kindly,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

Reminder: 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 to Becky Timm [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 Becky Timm [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.

FHES Book Fair! December 12-17

The Book Fair is coming! Students will browse the fair on Thursday and Friday, December 12 and 13. Our family event is on Friday, December 13, from 4 pm to 7 pm. Students can purchase during school hours on Monday and Tuesday, December 16 and 17.

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. 

NexTrex Challenge

After weighing and dropping off and entering the post-Thanksgiving plastic haul, our current collection amount is 206lbs! We have another full week of collections and are at 75lbs for the month of December so far.  Keep it coming!

Plastic items that can be included in the challenge are detailed in the image below. Plastic collection bins are located in the main lobby.

Let's see how much  we can collect before December 20th!

Holiday Donations & Thank You!

Thank you to all of our families for donating food items to Flint Hill families in need.  As a school we were able to provide 17 Thanksgiving meals right in our school community!  We were also able to donate 8 full boxes of food to the Madison Food Pantry in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

For those who would still like to contribute, Mrs. Williams is collecting gift cards to Target, Giant and Walmart until Friday, December 13th.  These gift cards will be donated to Flint Hill families in need prior to winter break. 

Please reach out to Mrs. Williams at [email protected] with any questions.

Lexia Core5 and PowerUp Reading Programs

Lexia Core5 Literacy and PowerUp Reading Programs are meant to be at school programs.  Unless there are special circumstances that requires a student to log in at home, students should not be accessing Lexia outside of school. 

The purpose of Lexia Core5 and PowerUp Reading programs is to provide equitable access to literacy for all students.  By ensuring that student usage of the programs is happening at school with the teacher closely monitoring usage and progress, it allows the teacher to support individual student’s needs based on the data. If students use the program at home and potentially get support from a family member, there’s a possibility of the student accelerating through the program too quickly while not getting the direct instruction and guided practice that the program offers.  Over time, it will no longer become an independent program at school. 

The goal is to aim for perfect usage; however, we know that’s not always realistic given time constraints.  FCPS is looking for consistency versus perfect usage.  That might look like a student logging on twice a week for 15 minutes/day each week rather than meeting their personalized usage target each week. 

If you have any questions , please do not hesitate to reach out to your student's teacher or Mrs. Menashi, FHES reading specialist.

Computer Science Education Week: “Looking Back, Leaping Forward”

This week people all over the world including our Flint Hill students celebrated Computer Science Education Week, or CSEdWeek. Computer science is about solving problems and helping in the development of tools that can help solve problems.

Computer science is everywhere and can support all career paths. The problems of the future will be solved by the students of today. The theme this year is meant to capture the essence of CSEdWeek, which is to inspire students to learn computer science and celebrate the contributions of the field.

During the school day, students took part in the Hour of Code with the help of Accenture volunteers. A special thank you to all that made our Computer Science Education Week a success.

Interested in developing your CS skills? Check out the Hour of Code activity page for some great ideas!

Healthy Snacks for Students

Please help keep students’ focus on learning throughout the day by sending school appropriate snacks with your students. Most classes have scheduled student snack times throughout the day. When students are able to feel full, they can focus on learning.

Candy and sugary snacks and drinks can be distracting during the school day and take attention away from learning. If you send snacks with your student, please consider sending healthy options that will keep students full but not take their focus off learning. Students should bring snacks that are individual servings (not to share with a class). If there are students who have a need or hardship to access school snacks, please reach out to our main office or school counselors for support.

JMHS Presents "The Snowman" Calendar Reminders

• December 12th-17th - FHES Book Fair
• December 13th - Family Book Fair Night 4-7 pm
• December 15th - AAP referrals due
• December 18th - Boundary Review Community Meeting - JMHS - 6:30-8:00 pm
• December 23 - Jan. 3 - Winter Break
• January 23rd - Winter Chorus/Band/Strings Concert

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!

FHES Family Handbook

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

How to Receive FCPS Messages in Other Languages

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 | Arabic (العربية) | Chinese (中文) | Farsi (فارسی) | Korean (한국어) | Spanish (español) | Urdu (اردو) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).

Learn more about other communications that are translated. 

Paperless Opt-Outs Available!

As a part of our ongoing efforts to streamline paper processes, parents can now select a number of opt-out’s electronically via ParentVUE.  Once you have signed into your ParentVUE account, simply select the “Student Info” tab and click on “Edit Information.” You will find opt-out’s listed there.  Parents that do not yet have a ParentVUE account will still be able to use paper forms for notification. If you need to set up your ParentVUE account, you can create one online via the FCPS ParentVUE Registration page.

2444 Flint Hill Road, Vienna, VA 22181  |  Main Phone: 703.242.6100 
Attendance: 703.242.6161 | Web | Facebook | Twitter