FCPS

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

December 5th, 2024

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

Students and staff enjoyed a nice welcome back from our Thanksgiving holiday. This week, students engaged in exciting learning across the school. In Ms. Attiliis' class, students were learning about Native American structures, Mrs. Tardy's students were recognizing attributes of shapes, Ms. Spalding's class was collecting temperature data samples and Mrs. Strumsky's students were building spaghetti and meatball number plates.

Mark your calendars! The FHES Book Fair is coming soon! See the announcement below with dates, times and more information. Save the date for family book shopping on December 13th from 4-7 pm.

Thank you for sending in your plastic bags! As a school we have gathered close to 170 lbs of plastic for the NexTrex challenge! Please keep saving and bringing in your plastic collections. Let's see if we can pass our 200 lb goal by December 20th!

Don't forget that FHES will have our next 3-hour early release day on Monday, December 9th. Students will be dismissed at 12:35 pm. Students who need after dismissal supervision will remain at FHES until 3:35 pm. If you need to change or update your dismissal choice for your student, please notify your student's teacher and the main office.

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

Flint Hill is participating in the NexTrex Challenge!

FHES is collecting plastic items to be weighed and recycled. If our school gathers 1000 lbs of plastic before the end of the school year, FHES will receive a donated bench for our school courtyard. 

We did it! FHES crossed the 100 lb mark this week with plastic collections. Way to go FHES!

Let's set a new goal and collect another 100 lbs of plastic before December 20th!

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

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.

December 9th - 3-Hour Early Release

Flint Hill will dismiss early on the following dates:

• December 9
• February 24
• March 17
• April 28
• May 19

Students will be dismissed at 12:35 pm.

*If you have a childcare need or hardship, supervision will be provided by school staff until 3:35 pm. Please let us know your child's dismissal plan for the remaining Early Release Mondays.

You must complete the form for each child you have at Flint Hill. Your dismissal plan will apply to all the remaining 3-hour Early Release Mondays and will be confirmed one week before each early dismissal.

https://forms.gle/hpgQV2AsWRD9ZYa58

PRIME Family Shoutouts!

Did you find your PRIME form in your student’s backpack last week?

We were able to share several PRIME shoutouts from parents on the FHES news today. If you still have a PRIME slip at home, please consider sharing a shoutout with us!

At FHES, students are taught to value privacy, respect, integrity, mindfulness and engagement. These core values are parts of morning meetings, classroom conversations and even school assemblies. Throughout the week, teachers and students regularly recognize others for their PRIME behaviors and students who demonstrate a PRIME behavior can receive a recognition on the weekly FHES news.

Families, it is your turn to recognize your students for PRIME behaviors in and out of school! Use the PRIME slip in your students' Tuesday Folder to recognize when you see your student demonstrating any one of our five values (privacy, respect, integrity, mindfulness or engagement). Students can return their PRIME slip to their classroom teacher who will deposit them in our main office PRIME box for a weekly shoutout.

Be sure to talk to your students about PRIME and how it can help them have a successful day at school.

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 Canned Food Drive JMHS Presents "The Snowman" Calendar Reminders

• December 9th - 3-Hour Early Release
• 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

November 26th, 2024

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

Thank you to all of the students, teacher, families and supporters who joined us for the Turkey Trot today! It was a great event and wonderful way to celebrate physical fitness, grade level pride and Thanksgiving combined. Please join me in thanking Ms. Garner and Ms. Coffey for planning a wonderful event and to our specialist team for working together to make the event possible today.

We were excited this morning to share that the FHES Futsal Court is now open! Final touches were completed this morning and students were able to use the space today. When warmer weather returns, we will have the FHES logo added as a final addition. Thank you to the partnership of Vienna Youth Soccer and FCPS Facilities for bringing this project to our community!

Mark your calendars! The FHES Book Fair is coming in December. See the announcement below with dates, times and more information.

Congratulations FHES! We have crossed the 100 lb mark in our NexTrex challenge! Please keep saving and bringing in your plastic collections. Our next goal is to collect 100 more lbs of plastic before winter break!

We hope all of our Flint Hill families enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and we look forward to welcoming you back to school on Monday, December 2nd!

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.

Consider a Tax Deductible "Giving Tuesday" Donation to the FHES PTA

Need a tax deduction before the end of the year? Still searching for a good cause to donate to on Giving Tuesday, December 3rd?

During this season of thanks and giving with Thanksgiving around the corner, consider a tax deductible donation after the Thanksgiving holiday to the Flint Hill PTA, a designated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Any contributions to the Friends of Flint Hill (FOFH) fundraiser is tax deductible.  All funds raised by the PTA go to fund important school wide programs such as literacy & reading resources, child welfare & mentoring, teacher classroom grants, field trips, classroom technology, learning enrichment programs, outdoor learning, and staff appreciation as well as family events like Pumpkin Bingo, Skate Night, Heritage Night, Show What You Know, Spelling Bee and the list goes on!

Go to https://fhespta.membershiptoolkit.com/friendsofflinthill to donate now.  You will have the option to print a receipt immediately once you've donated.  If you need the PTA's tax ID number, please send an email to our Treasurer, Holly at [email protected].

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.

NexTrex Challenge

Flint Hill is participating in the NexTrex Challenge!

FHES is collecting plastic items to be weighed and recycled. If our school gathers 1000 lbs of plastic before the end of the school year, FHES will receive a donated bench for our school courtyard. 

We did it! FHES crossed the 100 lb mark this week with plastic collections. Way to go FHES!

Let's set a new goal and collect another 100 lbs of plastic before December 20th!

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

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.

December 9th - 3-Hour Early Release

Flint Hill will dismiss early on the following dates:

• December 9
• February 24
• March 17
• April 28
• May 19

Students will be dismissed at 12:35 pm.

*If you have a childcare need or hardship, supervision will be provided by school staff until 3:35 pm. Please let us know your child's dismissal plan for the remaining Early Release Mondays.

You must complete the form for each child you have at Flint Hill. Your dismissal plan will apply to all the remaining 3-hour Early Release Mondays and will be confirmed one week before each early dismissal.

https://forms.gle/hpgQV2AsWRD9ZYa58

PTA Dining for Dollars

Looking for a way to support FHES? Don't miss a Dining for Dollars event where a portion of your purchase will go directly to supporting our school’s programs and initiatives.

As you gear up for the holidays, don't forget that Vienna Vintner is hosting a month-long promotion benefiting the FHES PTA. Cheers to supporting our school community!

PRIME Family Shoutouts!

Did you find your PRIME form in your student’s backpack last week?

We were able to share several PRIME shoutouts from parents on the FHES news today. If you still have a PRIME slip at home, please consider sharing a shoutout with us!

At FHES, students are taught to value privacy, respect, integrity, mindfulness and engagement. These core values are parts of morning meetings, classroom conversations and even school assemblies. Throughout the week, teachers and students regularly recognize others for their PRIME behaviors and students who demonstrate a PRIME behavior can receive a recognition on the weekly FHES news.

Families, it is your turn to recognize your students for PRIME behaviors in and out of school! Use the PRIME slip in your students' Tuesday Folder to recognize when you see your student demonstrating any one of our five values (privacy, respect, integrity, mindfulness or engagement). Students can return their PRIME slip to their classroom teacher who will deposit them in our main office PRIME box for a weekly shoutout.

Be sure to talk to your students about PRIME and how it can help them have a successful day at school.

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.

Impact Aid Survey in ParentVUE

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is eligible for federal Impact Aid grants due to the federal presence in our area. The grants from these programs will become part of FCPS' general operating budget. They are critical to ensuring that students receive an excellent education. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $3,000,000 in Impact Aid funds.

FCPS uses the survey for Federal Impact Aid to identify federally connected students. In October, the survey will be made available to FCPS families.

The survey is available online through ParentVue. Families without ParentVUE can request a paper copy of the survey from their child's school. 

FCPS staff will process the information with the utmost confidentiality.

JMHS Canned Food Drive JMHS Presents "The Snowman" Calendar Reminders

•  
• November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break
• December 9th - 3-Hour Early Release
• December 12th-17th - FHES Book Fair
• December 13th - Family Book Fair Night 4-7 pm
• December 15th - AAP referrals due
• December 23 - Jan. 3 - Winter Break

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

November 22nd, 2024

Flint Hill Updates

Good Morning Flint Hill Families,

The Turkey Trot has been rescheduled!

Please join us on Tuesday, November 26th for a fun event (and better weather).  

Kindly,

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

FHES Turkey Trot - Rescheduled - Tuesday, November 26th

Rescheduled: Tuesday, November 26th

Dress Warmly: Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear layers to stay warm during the event.

Water Bottles: Encouraged to bring water bottles to stay hydrated throughout the event.

Reminder to wear grade level colors!

Schedule:

9:00 am – 5th Grade (Red)

10:00 am – 6th Grade (Gold)

11:00 am – 4th Grade (Light Blue)

12:00 pm – 2nd Grade (Purple)

1:30pm - Kinder (Green)

2:00pm – 1st Grade (Orange)

2:30pm – 3rd Grade (Dark Blue)

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

November 21st, 2024

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I would like to wish all of you a wonderful break. To that end, I have communicated to the Flint Hill staff the need to give our students (and themselves) a respite from the daily grind of schoolwork during the Thanksgiving holiday. While teachers may have long-term assignments that span over the course of a break, I have shared with the staff to not assign homework, projects, essays, etc. to be specifically done over the break. 

This Thanksgiving all of us need 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 out three times during the year: Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and Spring Break. Again, I wish you a happy and restful Thanksgiving holiday.

Also, please know that due to a rainy, cold forecast 13th annual FHES Turkey Trot will not occur on Friday. We will send out more information to families tomorrow if we are able to reschedule the event for another day.

Kindly,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

FHES Turkey Trot - Postponed

Due to anticipated flurries & rain with cold and windy conditions, the Turkey Trot will not be held on Friday. We are sorry to disappoint our trotters.

We are looking at options if the event can be held next week and will share an update with the community on Friday.

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.

Supervision and Safety After School

We would like to remind everyone about an important policy regarding after-school use of the playground and field. All students need to go directly home after school. If a student wants stay and play on the playground or field after school, they must be supervised by a parent or guardian. This ensures the safety and well-being of all children while they enjoy these spaces.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the school office.

NexTrex Challenge

Flint Hill is participating in the NexTrex Challenge!

FHES is collecting plastic items to be weighed and recycled. If our school gathers 1000 lbs of plastic before the end of the school year, FHES will receive a donated bench for our school courtyard. 

Let's help our school reach our goal by collecting 100 lbs of plastic before Thanksgiving! We still have a long way to go and future challenges will occur throughout the year.

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

December 9th - 3-Hour Early Release

Flint Hill will dismiss early on the following dates:

• December 9
• February 24
• March 17
• April 28
• May 19

Students will be dismissed at 12:35 pm.

*If you have a childcare need or hardship, supervision will be provided by school staff until 3:35 pm. Please let us know your child's dismissal plan for the remaining Early Release Mondays.

You must complete the form for each child you have at Flint Hill. Your dismissal plan will apply to all the remaining 3-hour Early Release Mondays and will be confirmed one week before each early dismissal.

https://forms.gle/hpgQV2AsWRD9ZYa58

PTA Dining for Dollars

Looking for a way to support FHES? Don't miss a Dining for Dollars event where a portion of your purchase will go directly to supporting our school’s programs and initiatives.

As you gear up for the holidays, don't forget that Vienna Vintner is hosting a month-long promotion benefiting the FHES PTA. Cheers to supporting our school community!

PRIME Family Shoutouts!

Did you find your PRIME form in your student’s backpack on Tuesday?

At FHES, students are taught to value privacy, respect, integrity, mindfulness and engagement. These core values are parts of morning meetings, classroom conversations and even school assemblies. Throughout the week, teachers and students regularly recognize others for their PRIME behaviors and students who demonstrate a PRIME behavior can receive a recognition on the weekly FHES news.

Families, it is your turn to recognize your students for PRIME behaviors in and out of school! Use the PRIME slip in your students' Tuesday Folder to recognize when you see your student demonstrating any one of our five values (privacy, respect, integrity, mindfulness or engagement). Students can return their PRIME slip to their classroom teacher who will deposit them in our main office PRIME box for a weekly shoutout.

Be sure to talk to your students about PRIME and how it can help them have a successful day at school.

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.

Impact Aid Survey in ParentVUE

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is eligible for federal Impact Aid grants due to the federal presence in our area. The grants from these programs will become part of FCPS' general operating budget. They are critical to ensuring that students receive an excellent education. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $3,000,000 in Impact Aid funds.

FCPS uses the survey for Federal Impact Aid to identify federally connected students. In October, the survey will be made available to FCPS families.

The survey is available online through ParentVue. Families without ParentVUE can request a paper copy of the survey from their child's school. 

FCPS staff will process the information with the utmost confidentiality.

JMHS Canned Food Drive JMHS Presents "The Snowman" Calendar Reminders

• November 22nd - Turkey Trot  New Date TBD
• November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break
• December 9th - 3-Hour Early Release
• December 15th - AAP referrals due
• December 23 - Jan. 3 - Winter Break

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

November 14th, 2024

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

As we begin the second quarter, I hope all of our students, teachers and families will take time to reflect on their growth students have made thus far this school year. I often ask teachers and students to share with me something that they are proud of or a goal they have accomplished in school recently. I hope you will take time to ask your students this week what they are proud of this school year and what goals they have for themselves in the new quarter.

This morning, students gathered for the annual Veterans Day assembly. Students in each grade level shared songs and stories to honor our nation's veterans and service members. A video of the assembly is posted on the FHES Facebook page. Ask your students what they learned from our assembly today!

This evening, FHES will be recognized at the FCPS School Board meeting for our Purple Star School designation. Flint Hill will be recognized as a three-time recipient of this honor!

Flint Hill is supporting the JMHS canned food drive again this year. Please consider donating non-perishable food items to support the drive. Information about the food drive and items that are needed are included in the message below. Collection boxes for each grade level are in the main lobby. The grade that donates the most items will receive a surprise from JMHS. 

Have you competed your Impact Aid survey? Fairfax County Public Schools is eligible for federal Impact Aid grants due to the federal presence in our area. The grants from these programs will become part of FCPS' general operating budget. They are critical to ensuring that students receive an excellent education. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $3,000,000 in Impact Aid funds. The survey can be completed in ParentVue. Directions for a paper or online survey are in the message below.

As we prepare for more learning across the remainder of the school year, please be sure your morning routines help students arrive to school on time! School doors open at 8:35 am and the late bell rings at 8:50 am. When students arrive at school on time and are in their seats ready to learn they are set up for a successful day. Late arrivals can impact student learning and emotions as our classrooms are beginning instruction on time every day. If your students do arrive after 8:50 am when kiss and ride has closed, please park and have a parent or guardian walk the students in to our main office to check in.

Please save the date for the 13th annual FHES Turkey Trot on Friday, November 22nd! Learn more about how students and families can participate below.

Kindly,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

FHES 13th Annual Turkey Trot - 11/22/24

 

The 13th annual Flint Hill Turkey Trot will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024!

Classes will join Ms. Garner and Ms. Coffey on the track during the school day to get active before our Thanksgiving holiday. Classes will challenge themselves to complete walking or jogging laps around the FHES track. Students will receive a special recognition for their participation and the class with the highest average number of laps per student will be the Turkey Trot champions!

Parents are invited to join the event! Please meet at the track at your students' designated times to walk, jog or cheer with the trotters! Trotting will last 30 minutes.

Please have your students wear their grade level colors on Turkey Trot day to show our school spirit!

• 9:00 am - 5th Grade (Red)
• 10:00 am - 6th Grade (Gold)
• 11:00 am - 4th Grade (Light Blue)
• 12:00 pm - 2nd Grade (Purple)
• 1:30 pm - Kindergarten (Green)
• 2:00 pm - 1st Grade (Orange)
• 2:30 pm - 3rd Grade (Dark Blue)

NexTrex Challenge

Flint Hill is participating in the NexTrex Challenge!

FHES is collecting plastic items to be weighed and recycled. If our school gathers 1000 lbs of plastic before the end of the school year, FHES will receive a donated bench for our school courtyard. 

Let's help our school reach our goal by collecting 100 lbs of plastic before Thanksgiving! We still have a long way to go and future challenges will occur throughout the year.

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

December 9th - 3-Hour Early Release

Flint Hill will dismiss early on the following dates:

• December 9
• February 24
• March 17
• April 28
• May 19

Students will be dismissed at 12:35 pm.

*If you have a childcare need or hardship, supervision will be provided by school staff until 3:35 pm. Please let us know your child's dismissal plan for the remaining Early Release Mondays.

You must complete the form for each child you have at Flint Hill. Your dismissal plan will apply to all the remaining 3-hour Early Release Mondays and will be confirmed one week before each early dismissal.

https://forms.gle/hpgQV2AsWRD9ZYa58

PRIME Family Shoutouts!

Be on the lookout for a PRIME form in your student’s backpack next Tuesday.

At FHES, students are taught to value privacy, respect, integrity, mindfulness and engagement. These core values are parts of morning meetings, classroom conversations and even school assemblies. Throughout the week, teachers and students regularly recognize others for their PRIME behaviors and students who demonstrate a PRIME behavior can receive a recognition on the weekly FHES news.

Families, it is your turn to recognize your students for PRIME behaviors in and out of school! Use the PRIME slip in your students' Tuesday Folder to recognize when you see your student demonstrating any one of our five values (privacy, respect, integrity, mindfulness or engagement). Students can return their PRIME slip to their classroom teacher who will deposit them in our main office PRIME box for a weekly shoutout.

Be sure to talk to your students about PRIME and how it can help them have a successful day at school.

Reflections 2024-2025 - Due 11/15/24

The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost
student confidence and success in the arts and in life.

Explore the arts and express yourself! This year's theme is “Accepting Imperfection”. Use it as inspiration for your creative submissions to this year’s Reflections program.

Submissions open September 9th! Deadline for entries is November 15th

Students participate in the appropriate division for their grade:
Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Middle
School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Special Artist
(All grades welcome).

Our school will participate all categories this year:

• Photography
• Literature
• Visual Arts
• Music Composition
• Dance Choreography
• Film Production

Learn more: National PTA Reflections

Interested in judging? Email [email protected]

PTA Meeting - 6th Grade and Outdoor Learning - 11/19/24

Join us for the next PTA meeting on 11/19/24 at 7:00 pm!

Representatives from the 6th grade team and outdoor learning will join the meeting to share more about current learning and events in their classes.

Impact Aid Survey in ParentVUE

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is eligible for federal Impact Aid grants due to the federal presence in our area. The grants from these programs will become part of FCPS' general operating budget. They are critical to ensuring that students receive an excellent education. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $3,000,000 in Impact Aid funds.

FCPS uses the survey for Federal Impact Aid to identify federally connected students. In October, the survey will be made available to FCPS families.

The survey is available online through ParentVue. Families without ParentVUE can request a paper copy of the survey from their child's school. 

FCPS staff will process the information with the utmost confidentiality.

JMHS Canned Food Drive Calendar Reminders

• November 22nd - Turkey Trot
• November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break
• December 9th - 3-Hour Early Release
• December 23 - Jan. 3 - Winter Break

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

October 31st, 2024

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

It has been a short but busy week at Flint Hill. This morning kindergarten families gathered on the playground to see the kindergarten book character parade. It was lots of fun to see students and families sharing their costumes and time with teachers during a fun event. Throughout the week, students were engaged in lots of fun learning with specialists including second grade students who were singing spooky songs with Mrs. d'Alelio and first grade students who created calaveras in FLES with Sra. Diaz. 

In 6th grade, students were hard at work reading, annotating and writing in their next literacy unit related to systems of government. In 4th grade, Mrs. Timm visited classrooms to discuss the concept of systems. Students identified examples of systems and used skills of communication, collaboration and critical thinking.

Please note the following calendar days. November 1st is a school holiday for all FCPS students and staff. Schools will again be closed for students on Monday, November 4th and Tuesday, November 5th for teacher workdays and election day. We look forward to beginning the 2nd quarter with students on Wednesday, November 6th! School will also be closed on Monday, November 11th, for Veterans Day.

As we prepare for more learning across the remainder of the school year, please be sure your morning routines help students arrive to school on time! School doors open at 8:35 am and the late bell at 8:50 am. When students arrive at school on time and are in their seats ready to learn they are set up for a successful day. Late arrivals can impact student learning and emotions as our classrooms are beginning instruction on time every day.

Also, please save the date for the 13th annual FHES Turkey Trot on Friday, November 22nd! Learn more about how students and families can participate below.

Kindly,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

FHES 13th Annual Turkey Trot - 11/22/24

 

The 13th annual Flint Hill Turkey Trot will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024!

Classes will join Ms. Garner and Ms. Coffey on the track during the school day to get active before our Thanksgiving holiday. Classes will challenge themselves to complete walking or jogging laps around the FHES track. Students will receive a special recognition for their participation and the class with the highest average number of laps per student will be the Turkey Trot champions!

Parents are invited to join the event! Please meet at the track at your students' designated times to walk, jog or cheer with the trotters! Trotting will last 30 minutes.

Please have your students wear their grade level colors on Turkey Trot day to show our school spirit!

• 9:00 am - 5th Grade (Red)
• 10:00 am - 6th Grade (Gold)
• 11:00 am - 4th Grade (Light Blue)
• 12:00 pm - 2nd Grade (Purple)
• 1:30 pm - Kindergarten (Green)
• 2:00 pm - 1st Grade (Orange)
• 2:30 pm - 3rd Grade (Dark Blue)

Outstanding Employee Award Nominations

It’s that time of year again to celebrate the wonderful staff of Flint Hill!  Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards!  To submit a nomination for a Flint Hill Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this form.

 

You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.

 

Outstanding Teacher: Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.

Outstanding New Teacher: Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.

Outstanding Principal: Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district).

Outstanding New Principal: Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district).

Outstanding Leader: Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal): Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services.

Outstanding Professional Employee: Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership.  Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school.

Outstanding Operational Employee: Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee. Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid).    

The deadline to submit a nomination is November 13th. 

Reflections 2024-2025 - Due 11/15/24

The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost
student confidence and success in the arts and in life.

Explore the arts and express yourself! This year's theme is “Accepting Imperfection”. Use it as inspiration for your creative submissions to this year’s Reflections program.

Submissions open September 9th! Deadline for entries is November 15th

Students participate in the appropriate division for their grade:
Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Middle
School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Special Artist
(All grades welcome).

Our school will participate all categories this year:

• Photography
• Literature
• Visual Arts
• Music Composition
• Dance Choreography
• Film Production

Learn more: National PTA Reflections

Interested in judging? Email [email protected]

PTA Meeting - 6th Grade and Outdoor Learning - 11/19/24

Join us for the next PTA meeting on 11/19/24 at 7:00 pm!

Representatives from the 6th grade team and outdoor learning will join the meeting to share more about current learning and events in their classes.

Webinar for Families: Supporting Student Emotions

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

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

Calm Parenting Podcast founder, Kirk Martin will show you:

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

 November 8, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m.

Register here

Impact Aid Survey in ParentVUE

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is eligible for federal Impact Aid grants due to the federal presence in our area. The grants from these programs will become part of FCPS' general operating budget. They are critical to ensuring that students receive an excellent education. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $3,000,000 in Impact Aid funds.

FCPS uses the survey for Federal Impact Aid to identify federally connected students. In October, the survey will be made available to FCPS families.

The survey is available online through ParentVue. Families without ParentVUE can request a paper copy of the survey from their child's school. 

FCPS staff will process the information with the utmost confidentiality.

Yearbook Snap

For the last couple of years, we have asked the community to upload photos to add to our Yearbook. We received LOTS of submissions! While we can’t use every photo in the yearbook, we would love to offer the opportunity for our families to submit photos again.  Our yearbook theme this year is “You Belong Here”.

Please upload images to our Yearbook Snap. Access Code: flinthill24 In order to collect photos, we ask that they are either camera images or cell phone photos without the Live feature attached. If you upload photos and the ending is .HEIC instead of .JPG we are unable to use them in the yearbook.  We look forward to seeing everyone’s photo in the yearbook this year.

Remember to Pre-Order your Yearbook! You wouldn’t want to miss out.

The 2024-25 Yearbook Sale is Open!

Make sure to order before it’s too late! Purchase at https://yearbookforever.com/#

Veterans Celebration Photo Submissions

Please upload an image by November 4th for use in our Veterans' Day Celebration on November 14th. We ask that photographs be of immediate family members to the FHES student only:  Parents, Guardians, Grandparents, Siblings or Uncles/Aunts only.

 

*If you have sent in an image last year, we still have it! :) Thank you! 

 

https://forms.gle/5qj9Vw4G7K9w3mDr6

ONE Canned Food Drive Digital Citizenship Resource for Parents

Last week, we wrapped up Digital Citizenship Week! as we reflect on our discussions of helping kids navigate our 24/7 digital world, we wanted to provide a resource to families that will help support you with hard discussions about online safety.

Thorn is a helpful tool for parents to guide conversations with their child ages 7-17. The interactive discussion guides are especially helpful - be sure to click on a conversation and then keep scrolling down to interactive where the conversation is modeled.  Even sign up for text messages to help with more social media guidance for those hard conversations.

Calendar Reminders

• October 31st - Quarter 1 End - 2-hour early release
• November 1st - Diwali/All Saints Day/Día de los Muertos - School Holiday
• November 4th - School Planning Day/Student Holiday
• November 5th - Teacher Workday/Election Day/Student Holiday
• November 11th - Veterans Day - School Closed
• November 14th - Veterans Day Assembly
• November 22nd - Turkey Trot

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

October 24th, 2024

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

This week students and teachers were enjoying the nice weather and learning in classrooms, courtyards and fields! Mrs. Chang met with kindergarten students to plant tulip bulbs to prepare for the arrival of monarch butterflies in the spring as part of the Journey North program. Ms. Garner and Ms. Coffey brought PE classes outside to the fields to enjoy the nice weather for outdoor activities.

We are looking forward to a great evening for Pumpkin Bingo! Registration will begin at 4:45 pm and the first games will begin at 5:00 pm on Friday, October 25th. As always, there will be limited parking, so please plan ahead for your arrival.

Thank you to all of the volunteers, staff, student, family and PTA support that helped to get FHES in the Town of Vienna Halloween Parade! FHES was represented well by a great crowd of costumed students and families on the Toy Story themed float! See the excitement here (starting at minute 58).

Next week will also the next 3 hour early release day for Flint Hill on Monday, October 28th. All families received a confirmation letter for your dismissal selections for this day. Last minute changes are not encouraged as we are carefully planning to ensure all students are dismissed correctly. If any changes are necessary, please notify the FHES main office.

Also, please be aware that on Thursday, October 31st, FCPS schools will dismiss 2 hours early. On 10/31 all students will be dismissed to their regular afternoon transportation. November 1st is also a school holiday for all FCPS students and staff. Schools will again be closed for students on Monday, November 4th and Tuesday, November 5th for teacher work days and election day. We look forward to beginning the 2nd quarter with students on Wednesday, November 6th!

As we prepare for more learning across the remainder of the school year, please be sure your morning routines help students arrive to school on time! School doors open at 8:35 am and the late bell at 8:50 am. When students arrive at school on time and are in their seats ready to learn they are set up for a successful day. 

Kindly,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

Spirit Day: Grade Level Colors! Friday, October 25th!

Show your Falcon pride on Friday, October 25th!

Wear your new FHES Spirit Wear or anything in your grade level color!

Kindergarten: Green

1st: Orange

2nd: Purple

3rd: Dark Blue

4th: Light Blue

5th: Red

6th: Gold

Outstanding Employee Award Nominations

It’s that time of year again to celebrate the wonderful staff of Flint Hill!  Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards!  To submit a nomination for a Flint Hill Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this form.

 

You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.

 

Outstanding Teacher: Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.

Outstanding New Teacher: Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.

Outstanding Principal: Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district).

Outstanding New Principal: Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district).

Outstanding Leader: Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal): Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services.

Outstanding Professional Employee: Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership.  Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school.

Outstanding Operational Employee: Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee. Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid).    

The deadline to submit a nomination is November 13th. 

Reflections 2024-2025 - Due 11/15/24

The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost
student confidence and success in the arts and in life.

Explore the arts and express yourself! This year's theme is “Accepting Imperfection”. Use it as inspiration for your creative submissions to this year’s Reflections program.

Submissions open September 9th! Deadline for entries is November 15th

Students participate in the appropriate division for their grade:
Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Middle
School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Special Artist
(All grades welcome).

Our school will participate all categories this year:

• Photography
• Literature
• Visual Arts
• Music Composition
• Dance Choreography
• Film Production

Learn more: National PTA Reflections

Interested in judging? Email [email protected]

PTA Meeting Recap - Check-out our FHES Staff Updates on Video!

Couldn't Make Last Night's PTA Meeting? See you what Missed!

We had an awesome group of FHES teachers and Principal Montaquila present at last night's PTA Meeting. Please take a minute to watch the recording our PTA meeting so you can see the updates provided by FHES' IT Instructor, Ms. Stout, the 1st Grade Team, Mrs. Wolters and Mrs. Thurston, and members of our amazing FHES SPED team, Mrs. McCool and Mrs. Reiners. Principal Montaquila also provided an update and recap. Refer to the below recording times to catch each presentation. The PTA Board gives a heartfelt thanks for these staff members giving their extra time to speak at our PTA meeting and sharing how the PTA is positively making an impact in the FHES community.

Video is available here. Password is Falcons2024!

The PTA's meeting presentation is available at the below link.

• Jump to minute 1:30 for Ms. Stout 
• Jump to minute 7:30 for Mrs. Wolters & Mrs. Thurston in 1st Grade
• Jump to minute 17:10 for Mrs. McCool and Mrs. Reiners in Special Education
• Jump to minute 55:30 for Principal Montaquila's Updates

Thank you to all who came (in person and virtually) to our PTA Meeting. The community involvement is what makes the PTA so special and we appreciate those who showed up. Attendance at PTA Meetings is not required, but our FHES staff and administration appreciate the audience!

Impact Aid Survey in ParentVUE

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is eligible for federal Impact Aid grants due to the federal presence in our area. The grants from these programs will become part of FCPS' general operating budget. They are critical to ensuring that students receive an excellent education. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $3,000,000 in Impact Aid funds.

FCPS uses the survey for Federal Impact Aid to identify federally connected students. In October, the survey will be made available to FCPS families.

The survey is available online through ParentVue. Families without ParentVUE can request a paper copy of the survey from their child's school. 

FCPS staff will process the information with the utmost confidentiality.

Yearbook Snap

For the last couple of years, we have asked the community to upload photos to add to our Yearbook. We received LOTS of submissions! While we can’t use every photo in the yearbook, we would love to offer the opportunity for our families to submit photos again.  Our yearbook theme this year is “You Belong Here”.

Please upload images to our Yearbook Snap. Access Code: flinthill24 In order to collect photos, we ask that they are either camera images or cell phone photos without the Live feature attached. If you upload photos and the ending is .HEIC instead of .JPG we are unable to use them in the yearbook.  We look forward to seeing everyone’s photo in the yearbook this year.

Remember to Pre-Order your Yearbook! You wouldn’t want to miss out.

The 2024-25 Yearbook Sale is Open!

Make sure to order before it’s too late! Purchase at https://yearbookforever.com/#

Veterans Celebration Photo Submissions

Please upload an image by November 4th for use in our Veterans' Day Celebration on November 14th. We ask that photographs be of immediate family members to the FHES student only:  Parents, Guardians, Grandparents, Siblings or Uncles/Aunts only.

 

*If you have sent in an image last year, we still have it! :) Thank you! 

 

https://forms.gle/5qj9Vw4G7K9w3mDr6

JMHS WINGS Program - Opportunities for HS Students Needed

All Madison seniors participate in the Mad WINGS program, a 30-hour volunteer career shadowing / community service opportunity at a senior’s choice of business or service organization in May of their senior year. This year, the Senior WINGS Experience dates are May 12 - May 28, 2025. JMHS is seeking additional organizations to sponsor one or more seniors for their WINGS Experience. As parents, we know you have many contacts in the local community with businesses and organizations. More information can be found on the Madison website.

Please consider giving students an opportunity to career shadow at your business/community service organization and forward to anyone who may be interested in supporting. Sign up by completing this form by Thursday, October 31st.

Digital Citizenship Resource for Parents

Last week, we wrapped up Digital Citizenship Week! as we reflect on our discussions of helping kids navigate our 24/7 digital world, we wanted to provide a resource to families that will help support you with hard discussions about online safety.

Thorn is a helpful tool for parents to guide conversations with their child ages 7-17. The interactive discussion guides are especially helpful - be sure to click on a conversation and then keep scrolling down to interactive where the conversation is modeled.  Even sign up for text messages to help with more social media guidance for those hard conversations.

Calendar Reminders

• October 25th - Pumpkin Bingo!
• October 28th - 3 Hour Early Release
• October 31st - Quarter 1 End - 2-hour early release
• November 1st - Diwali/All Saints Day/Día de los Muertos - School Holiday
• November 4th - School Planning Day/Student Holiday
• November 5th - Teacher Workday/Election Day/Student Holiday
• November 11th - Veterans Day - School Closed

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

October 17th, 2024

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

Students and teachers quickly launched into a new week of learning after a long weekend. This week, students in 4th grade were exploring fractions and decimals while students in 6th grade were reviewing using division to convert fractions into decimals and percentages. Students in kindergarten were practicing their recognition of letters, letter sounds and correctly forming letters while writing. Third graders were digging into nonfiction reading and new adventures with the Benchmark curriculum.

The weather is finally cooperating and construction on the Futsal court has resumed! The blacktop will be closed until the project is complete. We can wait to see the new courts soon!

Spirit Wear has arrived! The items will be sorted and delivered to classrooms on Monday after school. Students should be able to bring home their orders by Tuesday. All FHES students are invited to wear their grade level colors on Friday, October 25th. Let's show our Falcon pride and make next Friday a colorful day!

Please consider recognizing an outstanding staff member at FHES through the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards nominations. We would love to see many of the hard working and dedicated teachers and staff recognized in our school and beyond. Information on how to submit a nomination is below.

The PTA Reflections program is still open! If your student is looking for a way to express themselves through art, this is a wonderful opportunity for students to share their creativity. The theme this year is "Accepting Imperfection." Learn more about how to participate below.

Kindly,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

Outstanding Employee Award Nominations

It’s that time of year again to celebrate the wonderful staff of Flint Hill!  Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards!  To submit a nomination for a Flint Hill Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this form.

 

You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.

 

Outstanding Teacher: Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.

Outstanding New Teacher: Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.

Outstanding Principal: Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district).

Outstanding New Principal: Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district).

Outstanding Leader: Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal): Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services.

Outstanding Professional Employee: Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership.  Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school.

Outstanding Operational Employee: Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee. Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid).    

The deadline to submit a nomination is November 13th. 

Reflections 2024-2025 - Due 11/1/24

The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost
student confidence and success in the arts and in life.

Explore the arts and express yourself! This year's theme is “Accepting Imperfection”. Use it as inspiration for your creative submissions to this year’s Reflections program.

Submissions open September 9th! Deadline for entries is November 1st.

Students participate in the appropriate division for their grade:
Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Middle
School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Special Artist
(All grades welcome).

Our school will participate all categories this year:

• Photography
• Literature
• Visual Arts
• Music Composition
• Dance Choreography
• Film Production

Learn more: National PTA Reflections

Interested in judging? Email [email protected]

Spirit Day: Grade Level Colors! 10/25/24

Show your Falcon pride on Friday, October 25th!

Wear your new FHES Spirit Wear or anything in your grade level color!

Kindergarten: Green

1st: Orange

2nd: Purple

3rd: Dark Blue

4th: Light Blue

5th: Red

6th: Gold

Yearbook Snap

For the last couple of years, we have asked the community to upload photos to add to our Yearbook. We received LOTS of submissions! While we can’t use every photo in the yearbook, we would love to offer the opportunity for our families to submit photos again.  Our yearbook theme this year is “You Belong Here”.

Please upload images to our Yearbook Snap. Access Code: flinthill24 In order to collect photos, we ask that they are either camera images or cell phone photos without the Live feature attached. If you upload photos and the ending is .HEIC instead of .JPG we are unable to use them in the yearbook.  We look forward to seeing everyone’s photo in the yearbook this year.

Remember to Pre-Order your Yearbook! You wouldn’t want to miss out.

The 2024-25 Yearbook Sale is Open!

Make sure to order before it’s too late! Purchase at https://yearbookforever.com/#

Veterans Celebration Photo Submissions

Please upload an image by November 4th for use in our Veterans' Day Celebration on November 14th. We ask that photographs be of immediate family members to the FHES student only:  Parents, Guardians, Grandparents, Siblings or Uncles/Aunts only.

 

*If you have sent in an image last year, we still have it! :) Thank you! 

 

https://forms.gle/5qj9Vw4G7K9w3mDr6

JMHS WINGS Program - Opportunities for HS Students Needed

All Madison seniors participate in the Mad WINGS program, a 30-hour volunteer career shadowing / community service opportunity at a senior’s choice of business or service organization in May of their senior year. This year, the Senior WINGS Experience dates are May 12 - May 28, 2025. JMHS is seeking additional organizations to sponsor one or more seniors for their WINGS Experience. As parents, we know you have many contacts in the local community with businesses and organizations. More information can be found on the Madison website.

Please consider giving students an opportunity to career shadow at your business/community service organization and forward to anyone who may be interested in supporting. Sign up by completing this form by Thursday, October 31st.

2024 FHES Halloween Parade Float & Participation - Sign Up Today to Walk or Contribute to the Float!

When: The Town of Vienna's 78th Annual Halloween Parade is Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at 7 p.m. on Maple Avenue

What: The FHES PTA is helping get the word out about Flint Hill Elementary School's annual tradition of marching in the Vienna Halloween Parade (more details here.

Our school has a long history of representing Falcon Pride in the this fun annual tradition that makes the Vienna community so great! Mr. Bechtle is helping to organize students who are interested in walking in the parade this year (see the permission slip form linked below) and reserved FHES a spot again this year. 

Unlike in prior years, we haven't built out our float yet, and are looking for any creative builders who may be interested in helping.

Theme: This year the Vienna Parade theme is: ”Party Like it’s 1999!” The FHES theme this year is Toy Story. 

How You Can Get Involved:

Help build the Float: E-mail [email protected] and [email protected] to help out with the float! We will likely keep the float design very simple this year and looking for folks who are handy with basic design, painting and carpentry skill for a "hayride" type float with FHES signage. 

Help donate items for the Float: We need bales of hay, basic building supplies, paint - consider donating any items to help go towards the float build!

March in the Parade: Complete the permission slip available here for your Falcons and return to the FHES front office. Students and their parents aer encouraged to use their imagination and come dressed up as their favorite Toy Story character. “To infinity and beyond!” If you come in a costume, we might ask you to ride on Flint Hill’s Hayride. Costumes are encouraged but not required. The more the merrier, any Halloween costume will work!

See additional important details included in the below permission slip!

Permission Slip to Walk in the Parade!

PTA Meeting: Thursday, October 17th

Join Principal Montaquila, the first grade team and school-based technology specialist at the next PTA meeting tonight!

It's a great chance to share your ideas, stay updated on school activities, and connect with other parents. You can attend in-person (Flint Hill Elementary library) or over Zoom.

We hope that you will join us for the meeting!

School Picture Day is Coming!

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day

🛒 Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001132802#login

📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at [email protected]

Calendar Reminders

• October 17th - PTA Meeting 7:00 pm
• October 23rd - Picture Day
• October 25th - Pumpkin Bingo!
• October 28th - 3 Hour Early Release
• October 31st - Quarter 1 End - 2-hour early release
• November 1st - Diwali/All Saints Day/Día de los Muertos - School Holiday
• November 4th - School Planning Day/Student Holiday
• November 5th - Teacher Workday/Election Day/Student Holiday

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

October 10th, 2024

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

Students and teachers were enjoying learning all over Flint Hill this week!

On Monday, 2nd grade students from Ms. Kuykendall and Mrs. Radin's classes gathered in the courtyard to release their monarch butterflies. This was an exciting way for students to mark their studies of butterflies, their habits and migration patterns. We hope the butterflies have a safe flight on their migration to Mexico!

Wednesday was a great experience for students to bike, walk and roll to school. Ms. Garner and Ms. Coffey we thrilled to see so many students taking advantage of the good weather and physical activity opportunity. Way to go to all of our biking, walking and rolling Falcons!

Mr. Baker and I started a new project this week beginning with the 6th grade classes. With support from Mrs. Rankin, we are growing our library collection! Students select a book to donate to the library from a cart of books selected by Mrs. Rankin. Students then meet with the principal and assistant principal to talk about their book, what they enjoy about FHES and write their name on a "donated by" sticker in the front of each book. We are hoping to read and meet with every student by the end of the school year!

Don't forget about a few upcoming events! Our next PTA meeting will be on Thursday, October 17th at 7:00 pm. First grade teachers and our school-based technology specialist, Ms. Stout, will join the meeting to share more about their current teaching and learning. Also, Pumpkin Bingo will be on Friday, October 25th! We hope to see you there!

I also want to share a big thank you to our PTA for helping FHES fund another round of projector installations. Now, most of our large classrooms have updated projectors and many our resource and specialist classrooms have updated projectors as well. Thank you for helping to invest in our classrooms and learning spaces!

Are you looking for a fun way to be involved with FHES and the PTA? See information below about how to volunteer to build and/or march in Town of Vienna Halloween Parade! 

Also, please remember that schools will be closed for a school planning day on Monday, October 14th and school picture day is on Wednesday, October 23rd! 

Kindly,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

Yearbook Snap

For the last couple of years, we have asked the community to upload photos to add to our Yearbook. We received LOTS of submissions! While we can’t use every photo in the yearbook, we would love to offer the opportunity for our families to submit photos again.  Our yearbook theme this year is “You Belong Here”.

Please upload images to our Yearbook Snap. Access Code: flinthill24 In order to collect photos, we ask that they are either camera images or cell phone photos without the Live feature attached. If you upload photos and the ending is .HEIC instead of .JPG we are unable to use them in the yearbook.  We look forward to seeing everyone’s photo in the yearbook this year.

Remember to Pre-Order your Yearbook! You wouldn’t want to miss out.

The 2024-25 Yearbook Sale is Open!

Make sure to order before it’s too late! Purchase at https://yearbookforever.com/#

Veterans Celebration Photo Submissions

Please upload an image by November 4th for use in our Veterans' Day Celebration on November 14th. We ask that photographs be of immediate family members to the FHES student only:  Parents, Guardians, Grandparents, Siblings or Uncles/Aunts only.

 

*If you have sent in an image last year, we still have it! :) Thank you! 

 

https://forms.gle/5qj9Vw4G7K9w3mDr6

AAP Services Information

A parent information meeting was held at Flint Hill ES on September 24. Mrs. Timm shared information about levels of service, explain the screening processes, and answer questions about advanced academic services.

If you were unable to attend, you can find the information on theFHES website.

Also, please note the important screening deadlines below!

• Fall screening is available for students who are new to FCPS since January.  The fall screening referral window is from the first day of school - October 15, 2024.
• Spring screening is available for any Grade 2-7 FCPS-enrolled student. The spring screening referral window is from the first day of school - December 15, 2024.

2024 FHES Halloween Parade Float & Participation - Sign Up Today to Walk or Contribute to the Float!

When: The Town of Vienna's 78th Annual Halloween Parade is Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at 7 p.m. on Maple Avenue

What: The FHES PTA is helping get the word out about Flint Hill Elementary School's annual tradition of marching in the Vienna Halloween Parade (more details here.

Our school has a long history of representing Falcon Pride in the this fun annual tradition that makes the Vienna community so great! Mr. Bechtle is helping to organize students who are interested in walking in the parade this year (see the permission slip form linked below) and reserved FHES a spot again this year. 

Unlike in prior years, we haven't built out our float yet, and are looking for any creative builders who may be interested in helping.

Theme: This year the Vienna Parade theme is: ”Party Like it’s 1999!” The FHES theme this year is Toy Story. 

How You Can Get Involved:

Help build the Float: E-mail [email protected] and [email protected] to help out with the float! We will likely keep the float design very simple this year and looking for folks who are handy with basic design, painting and carpentry skill for a "hayride" type float with FHES signage. 

Help donate items for the Float: We need bales of hay, basic building supplies, paint - consider donating any items to help go towards the float build!

March in the Parade: Complete the permission slip available here for your Falcons and return to the FHES front office. Students and their parents aer encouraged to use their imagination and come dressed up as their favorite Toy Story character. “To infinity and beyond!” If you come in a costume, we might ask you to ride on Flint Hill’s Hayride. Costumes are encouraged but not required. The more the merrier, any Halloween costume will work!

See additional important details included in the below permission slip!

Permission Slip to Walk in the Parade!

PTA Meeting: Thursday, October 17th

Join Principal Montaquila, the first grade team and school-based technology specialist at the next PTA meeting.

It's a great chance to share your ideas, stay updated on school activities, and connect with other parents. You can attend in-person (Flint Hill Elementary library) or over Zoom.

We hope that you will join us for the meeting!

School Picture Day is Coming!

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day

🛒 Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001132802#login

📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at [email protected]

Calendar Reminders

• October 14th - Indigenous Peoples' Day - Student Holiday
• October 17th - PTA Meeting 7:00 pm
• October 23rd - Picture Day
• October 25th - Pumpkin Bingo!
• October 28th - 3 Hour Early Release
• October 31st - Quarter 1 End - 2-hour early release
• November 1st - Diwali/All Saints Day/Día de los Muertos - School Holiday
• November 4th - School Planning Day/Student Holiday
• November 5th - Teacher Workday/Election Day/Student Holiday

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

September 26th, 2024

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

Thank you to all of the families and staff that helped to make the first 3-hour early release a successful, organized afternoon for students, staff and families. The rain dampened some of our plans, but 125 students were able to participate in a rotation of organized activities with peers and many teachers were able to complete mandatory training. Our next 3-hour early release day will be on Monday, October 28th. We will begin confirming dismissal selections with families again soon.

The installation of the FHES Futsal court has started! Crews began preparing the blacktop today and resurfacing will begin soon. The project is expected to last about 10 days. At the conclusion of the project, FHES will have a hard surface soccer court and an updated basketball court. Thank you to Vienna Youth Soccer and FCPS for this collaborative project that will benefit our students and community!

If you were not able to attend the AAP Parent Information meeting on Tuesday (9/24), information from the event has been posted on our website. See the message below for important referral deadlines and a link to the information on our website.

Due to anticipated weather, the PTA Community Mixer is postponed. Look out for a new date soon. 

Mark your calendars for a few upcoming school closures and student holidays. All FCPS schools will be closed on Thursday, October 3rd for Rosh Hashanah. There will be no school for students on Friday, October 4th for a teacher workday. Schools will be closed again for a school planning day on Monday, October 14th.

Lastly, school picture day on Wednesday, October 23rd! 

Kindly,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

Bike, Walk and Roll to School Day - 10/9/24

National Bike, walk, and roll to school day is on Wednesday, October 9th. Students can participate by walking, riding a bike or rolling to school (scooters, roller blades, skateboards, etc...). Please remember to wear a helmet and choose a safe route for your journey!

Student participants will gather at the bike rack behind the gym beginning at 8:25 am to receive a small token for their participation.

We hope this fun event will encourage our student’s physical activity, safe paths to school and community engagement and hope you will join us!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Taylor Coffey, PE teacher, at [email protected].

The 2024-25 Yearbook Sale is Open!

Make sure to order before it’s too late! Purchase at https://yearbookforever.com/#

Yearbook Cover Contest

The yearbook cover contest is open until Monday, September 30th.  Our theme this year is You Belong Here. See below for all the guidelines! Reach out to Ms. Stout, if you have any questions.

AAP Parent Information

A parent information meeting was held at Flint Hill ES on September 24. Mrs. Timm shared information about levels of service, explain the screening processes, and answer questions about advanced academic services.

If you were unable to attend, you can find the information on theFHES website.

Also, please note the important screening deadlines below!

• Fall screening is available for students who are new to FCPS since January.  The fall screening referral window is from the first day of school - October 15, 2024.
• Spring screening is available for any Grade 2-7 FCPS-enrolled student. The spring screening referral window is from the first day of school - December 15, 2024.

FHES PTA Special Education Liaison Inclusion Chat

The FHES PTA special education liaison will host her first monthly “Inclusion Chat” on October 1, 2PM EST via Zoom (link).

Are you a parent whose child has been identified as needing services? A parent who isn’t certain if their child might need services? A parent with an IEP or 504 that is providing support? Please come! All are welcome to join this community!

Our goal is to strengthen relationships between parents of special needs, disabled, and neurodivergent children and teachers and staff who support them at FHES.

In this initial session, we will introduce ourselves and some of the members of the FHES team and chat about experiences in the special education space.

Futsal Court at FHES: Coming Soon!

Preparations are beginning for our New Futsal Court!

Vienna Youth Soccer (VYS) is working with FCPS and Flint Hill to resurface our blacktop area. This construction will last about 10 days depending on weather. During this time our blacktop area will be closed to the public as the new hard surface for a soccer/basketball court is installed.

We look forward to sharing this new resource with our families and community in the next couple of weeks.

School Picture Day is Coming!

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day

🛒 Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001132802#login

📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at [email protected]

Fueling Student Success: New Food Options Cooked up at FCPS

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

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

Calendar Reminders

• October 3rd - Rosh Hashanah - School Closed
• October 4th - Teacher Workday
• October 9th - Bike/Walk/Roll to School Day
• October 14th - Indigenous Peoples' Day - Student Holiday
• October 23rd - Picture Day
• October 28th - 3 Hour Early Release
• October 31st - Quarter 1 End - 2-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!

Madison Robotics Kids' Stem Camp 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

September 19th, 2024

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

Next week, Flint Hill will have its first of seven 3-hour early release Mondays. Thank you to our families for submitting and confirming their dismissal choice for Monday.

Today, students brought home a final confirmation sheet for their dismissal choice. You only need to complete this form if you are changing the choice you already shared with us. In order to provide organized and safe supervision for students we are asking families to please be thoughtful in their decisions. Excessive last-minute changes will complicate our ability to track and support students. If you are making a last-minute change, please notify the main office before 10:00 am on 9/23.

Please be aware that on Monday afternoon, we are expecting around 140 students to attend the after-dismissal supervision. These students will rotate to supervised activities in groups. If you do arrive before 3:35 pm for an early check-out, please be patient as we check-out your student with limited staffing during an irregular schedule.

For families who are dismissing at 12:35 pm, please be aware that the FHES playground will be closed until our regular dismissal time. Students in our after-dismissal supervision will use the playground and fields as part of our programming. Thank you for your understanding.

In other news...

The Madison High School County Fair is tomorrow, Friday, September 20th! Save the date for a fun evening of games, activities and a chance for elementary students to run across the football field before the evening football game! I will be in the splash tower before the game. Come out to enjoy the fun!

Don't forget that the AAP parent information meeting is going to be held on 9/24/24 in the Flint Hill library at 9:15 am. Join Mrs. Timm and I to learn more about AAP services at Flint Hill. 

Mark your calendars for the PTA Community Mixer! Join FHES families and the PTA at Meadow Lane Park on 9/28/24 from 2-4 pm for a fun and activities!

Finally, please be sure to check you student immunization status before September 30th! Proof of immunization or alternative documentation is required for student enrollment. More details are included in the message below.

Kindly,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

Bike, Walk and Roll to School Day - 10/9/24

National Bike, walk, and roll to school day is on Wednesday, October 9th. Students can participate by walking, riding a bike or rolling to school (scooters, roller blades, skateboards, etc...). Please remember to wear a helmet and choose a safe route for your journey!

Student participants will gather at the bike rack behind the gym beginning at 8:25 am to receive a small token for their participation.

We hope this fun event will encourage our student’s physical activity, safe paths to school and community engagement and hope you will join us!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Taylor Coffey, PE teacher, at [email protected].

Last Chance for Spirit Wear!

We've got spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit, how 'bout you?

Similar to last year, the PTA is offering two designs - one allows you and your Falcon(s) to showcase your school spirit while the other displays your grade level pride! There will spirit days again this year where grades are asked to wear their assigned color; the PTA’s grade level shirts make this easy!

Shirts and sweatshirts are on sale now! Pricing is $16 per shirt, $36 per sweatshirt. All profits go back into the PTA for further investment into our Flint Hill ES.

Buy your gear today HERE. Sales close at 11:59 pm on 9/23/24!

AAP Parent Information Meeting - 9/24/24 - 9:15 am

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development efforts and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners. FCPS offers a continuum of advanced academic services for all students in Grades K-12. The continuum of services approach recognizes unique student needs and focuses on matching services, not labeling students. 

A parent information meeting will be held at Flint Hill ES on September 24th at 9:15 am in the library. Mrs. Timm will provide information about levels of service, explain the screening processes, and answer questions about advanced academic services.

Eligibility decisions for Full-Time AAP services are made by the countywide central screening committee. Screening for Full-Time services occurs during specific screening cycles:  

• Fall screening is available for students who are new to FCPS since January.  The fall screening referral window is from the first day of school - October 15, 2024.
• Spring screening is available for any Grade 2-7 FCPS-enrolled student. The spring screening referral window is from the first day of school - December 15, 2024.

FHES Playground - 9/23/24

FHES will continue to use the playground, fields and blacktop on Monday, September 23rd between 12:35 pm and 3:35 pm. For students and families who are dismissing at 12:35 pm on Monday, please do not linger in these areas as students in the after-dismissal program will use these spaces as part of their program. Thank you.

Immunizations Due by 9/30/24

Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations.

Fueling Student Success: New Food Options Cooked up at FCPS

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

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

Calendar Reminders

• September 20th - JMHS County Fair - 5:00 pm
• September 24th - AAP Information Meeting - 9:15 am
• September 23rd - 3 Hour Early Release at 12:35 pm
• September 28th - PTA Community Mixer - Meadow Lane Park 2-4 pm
• October 9th - Bike/Walk/Roll to School Day

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!

Madison Robotics Kids' Stem Camp 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

September 16th, 2024

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

An incorrect flier was attached in the newsletter last week. Please see the correct information for the Madison Robotics Team Kids' STEM Camp below.

Kindly,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

JMHS Robotics Kids' STEM Camp - Correction

Join the JMHS Robotics Team for a Kids' STEM Camp on October 12th from 9 am - 2:00 pm.

Registration is $75 and is open to 3rd - 6th grade students (pizza lunch is included!). 

Email [email protected] with questions. 

Calendar Reminders

• September 20th - JMHS County Fair - 5:00 pm
• September 24th - AAP Information Meeting - 9:15 am
• September 23rd - 3 Hour Early Release at 12:35 pm
• September 28th - PTA Community Mixer - Meadow Lane Park 2-4 pm

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!

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

September 12th, 2024

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

Thank you to everyone who joined us this week for Back-to-School Night! It was very uplifting to see so many parents and family members visiting classrooms and connecting with teachers. An extra thank you to the FHES PTA for providing dinner to FHES teachers and staff on Tuesday evening!

The Madison High School County Fair has been rescheduled for Friday, September 20th! Save the date for a fun evening of games, activities and a chance for elementary students to run across the football field before the evening football game! I will be in the splash tower before the game. Come out to enjoy the fun!

The first PTA meeting of the year is tonight! Please join us in-person in the library or on Zoom at 7:00 pm. Mrs. Costanzo will be joining for the kindergarten team to share information about their grade level and more. 

Don't forget that the AAP parent information meeting is going to be held on 9/24/24 in the Flint Hill library at 9:15 am. Join Mrs. Timm and I to learn more about AAP services at Flint Hill. 

Mark your calendars for the PTA Community Mixer! Join FHES families and the PTA at Meadow Lane Park on 9/28/24 from 2-4 pm for a fun and activities!

We still need to hear from you! If you have not yet completed the 3-hour early release survey, please see the link in the message below. We want to have a response for all families so that we can plan appropriately for these upcoming days.

Please note that the three-hour early release date scheduled for November 25th has been moved to December 9th. This change has been updated in the message below and the FCPS site with information about these early release days.

Finally, please be sure to check you student immunization status before September 30th! Proof of immunization or alternative documentation is required for student enrollment. More details are included in the message below.

Kindly,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

Bike, Walk and Roll to School Day - 10/9/24

National Bike, walk, and roll to school day is on Wednesday, October 9th. Students can participate by walking, riding a bike or rolling to school (scooters, roller blades, skateboards, etc...). Please remember to wear a helmet and choose a safe route for your journey!

Student participants will gather at the bike rack behind the gym beginning at 8:25 am to receive a small token for their participation.

We hope this fun event will encourage our student’s physical activity, safe paths to school and community engagement and hope you will join us!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Taylor Coffey, PE teacher, at [email protected].

FHES Spirit Wear is ON SALE NOW!

We've got spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit, how 'bout you?

Similar to last year, the PTA is offering two designs - one allows you and your Falcon(s) to showcase your school spirit while the other displays your grade level pride! There will spirit days again this year where grades are asked to wear their assigned color; the PTA’s grade level shirts make this easy!

Shirts and sweatshirts are on sale now! Pricing is $16 per shirt, $36 per sweatshirt. All profits go back into the PTA for further investment into our Flint Hill ES.

Buy your gear today HERE. Sales are expected to close on September 16 so order today!

AAP Parent Information Meeting - 9/24/24 - 9:15 am

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development efforts and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners. FCPS offers a continuum of advanced academic services for all students in Grades K-12. The continuum of services approach recognizes unique student needs and focuses on matching services, not labeling students. 

A parent information meeting will be held at Flint Hill ES on September 24th at 9:15 am in the library. Mrs. Timm will provide information about levels of service, explain the screening processes, and answer questions about advanced academic services.

Eligibility decisions for Full-Time AAP services are made by the countywide central screening committee. Screening for Full-Time services occurs during specific screening cycles:  

• Fall screening is available for students who are new to FCPS since January.  The fall screening referral window is from the first day of school - October 15, 2024.
• Spring screening is available for any Grade 2-7 FCPS-enrolled student. The spring screening referral window is from the first day of school - December 15, 2024.

3-Hour Early Release Survey

The Early Release Mondays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development.  Students will be dismissed 3 hours early seven times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route.  However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families.  To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it. 

More information on 3-hour early release days can be found here.

The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:

• September 23
• October 28 
• November 25  December 9th
• February 24
• March 17
• April 28
• May 19

To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/bhnZLEpuQnctV1Jg7 for each of your children who are enrolled at Flint Hill Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 23, 2024 and October 28, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.

PTA Meeting - September 12th at 7:00 pm

Join Principal Montaquila and Mrs. Costanzo from the Kindergarten Team at the next  PTA meeting!

It's a great chance to share your ideas, stay updated on school activities, and connect with other parents. You can attend in-person (Flint Hill Elementary library) or over Zoom here.

All current or interested PTA Committee Chairs and volunteers are encouraged to attend especially because we will be voting on the proposed annual budget!

Immunizations Due by 9/30/24

Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations.

Fueling Student Success: New Food Options Cooked up at FCPS

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

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

Calendar Reminders

• September 12th - PTA meeting - 7:00 pm
• September 20th - JMHS County Fair - 5:00 pm
• September 24th - AAP Information Meeting - 9:15 am
• September 23rd - 3 Hour Early Release at 12:35 pm
• PTA Community Mixer - Meadow Lane Park 2-4 pm
• October 9th - Bike/Walk/Roll to School Day

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!

Madison Robotics Kids' Stem Camp 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

September 10th, 2024

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

We look forward to welcoming you to Back-to-School-Night this evening! BTSN is a wonderful opportunity for parents and guardians to visit their students' classrooms and learn more about what this school year will be like for your students.

Doors will open at 5:35 pm. The first session will begin at 5:30 pm and the second session will begin at 6:15 pm. 

Please see the information below about the event and also messages from our School Board representatives!

Lastly, please be sure to check you student immunization status before September 30th! Proof of immunization or alternative documentation is required for student enrollment. More details are included in the message below.

Kindly,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

Back-to-School Night! Tuesday, September 10th, 5:30-7:00 pm

Be sure to save the date for back-to-school night!

Parents and guardians are invited to meet their students' teachers, learn more about your new classrooms and grade level events from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.

The first session will begin at 5:30 pm and the second session will begin at 6:15 pm. 

We hope to see you there!

What Is a School Board?

The Fairfax County School Board is responsible for running the public schools in Fairfax County. Twelve School Board members are elected by county voters every four years. 

A student representative serves on the board as a non-voting member. They are chosen by their peers each year.

The School Board makes general rules and sets guidelines to ensure Fairfax County Public Schools runs properly. They follow the laws of Virginia and the rules set by the Virginia Board of Education. 

Learning about your local School Board is important. Understanding their policies and initiatives can help you advocate for positive changes and ensure that the educational needs of all students are met. There are many ways to get involved.

Learn more about the School Board, how to participate in their meetings, and where to watch their meetings. 

2024-25 Fairfax County School Board Welcome Message Videos   Melanie Meren

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  Kyle McDaniel

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Ryan McElveen

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  Ilryong Moon

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FHES Spirit Wear is ON SALE NOW!

We've got spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit, how 'bout you?

Similar to last year, the PTA is offering two designs - one allows you and your Falcon(s) to showcase your school spirit while the other displays your grade level pride! There will spirit days again this year where grades are asked to wear their assigned color; the PTA’s grade level shirts make this easy!

Shirts and sweatshirts are on sale now! Pricing is $16 per shirt, $36 per sweatshirt. All profits go back into the PTA for further investment into our Flint Hill ES.

Buy your gear today HERE. Sales are expected to close on September 16 so order today!

3-Hour Early Release Survey

The Early Release Mondays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development.  Students will be dismissed 3 hours early seven times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route.  However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families.  To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it. 

More information on 3-hour early release days can be found here.

The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:

• September 23
• October 28 
• November 25  December 9th
• February 24
• March 17
• April 28
• May 19

To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/bhnZLEpuQnctV1Jg7 for each of your children who are enrolled at Flint Hill Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 23, 2024 and October 28, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.

PTA Meeting - September 12th at 7:00 pm

Join us for the first PTA meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 12th at 7:00 pm!

The meeting will be held in-person in the FHES library. Zoom information for virtual participation will be shared soon.

Teachers from the kindergarten team will join the meeting to share more about current events for our newest Falcons!

Immunizations Due by 9/30/24

Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations.

Calendar Reminders

• September 10th - Back to School Night - 5:30 - 7:00 pm
• September 12th - PTA meeting - 7:00 pm
• September 20th - JMHS County Fair - 5:00 pm
• September 24th - AAP Information Meeting - 9:15 am
• September 23rd - 3 Hour Early Release at 12:35 pm

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

September 5th, 2024

Flint Hill Updates

Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

It was nice to hear so many students who were eager to come back to school this week after Labor Day vacation. Classrooms are diving deeper into learning with new books, explorations in the courtyard, math games and much more. 

Save the date for Flint Hill ES Back-to-School Night! Parents and guardians are invited to visit their students' classroom on Tuesday, September 10th from 5:30-7:00 pm. See more details below!

The Madison High School County Fair has been rescheduled for Friday, September 20th! Save the date for a fun evening of games, activities and a chance for elementary students to run across the football field before the evening football game!

We still need to hear from you! If you have not yet completed the 3-hour early release survey, please see the link in the message below. We want to have a response for all families so that we can plan appropriately for these upcoming days.

Please note that the three-hour early release date scheduled for November 25th has been moved to December 9th. This change has been updated in the message below and the FCPS site with information about these early release days.

Finally, please be sure to check you student immunization status before September 30th! Proof of immunization or alternative documentation is required for student enrollment. More details are included in the message below.

Kindly,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal

Back-to-School Night! Tuesday, September 10th, 5:30-7:00 pm

Be sure to save the date for back-to-school night!

Parents and guardians are invited to meet their students' teachers, learn more about your new classrooms and grade level events from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.

The first session will begin at 5:30 pm and the second session will begin at 6:15 pm. 

We hope to see you there!

FHES Spirit Wear is ON SALE NOW!

We've got spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit, how 'bout you?

Similar to last year, the PTA is offering two designs - one allows you and your Falcon(s) to showcase your school spirit while the other displays your grade level pride! There will spirit days again this year where grades are asked to wear their assigned color; the PTA’s grade level shirts make this easy!

Shirts and sweatshirts are on sale now! Pricing is $16 per shirt, $36 per sweatshirt. All profits go back into the PTA for further investment into our Flint Hill ES.

Buy your gear today HERE. Sales are expected to close on September 16 so order today!

Advanced Academic Fall Newsletter

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development efforts and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners.

FCPS offers a continuum of advanced academic services for all students in Grades K-12. The continuum of services approach recognizes unique student needs and focuses on matching services, not labeling students.

Through the continuum, students have:
•Multiple entry points for deeper learning opportunities in specific areas of need as they develop.
•A cluster group of students with similar academic needs to continue growing in their learning.

Teachers, Advanced Academic Resource Teachers (AARTs), and school administrators work together to provide services at the elementary level.

Please see the linked newsletters (below) to lean more about advanced academic services in FCPS.

Fall AAP Newsletter ES (PDF) 

• Arabic
• Chinese
• English
• Korean
• Spanish 
• Urdu
• Vietnamese

If you have additional questions about these services, please contact Becky Timm, advanced academic resource teacher. The AAP Parent Information Meeting will be held on 9/24/24 at 9:15 am.

AAP Parent Information Meeting - 9/24/24 - 9:15 am

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development efforts and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners. FCPS offers a continuum of advanced academic services for all students in Grades K-12. The continuum of services approach recognizes unique student needs and focuses on matching services, not labeling students. 

A parent information meeting will be held at Flint Hill ES on September 24th at 9:15 am in the library. Mrs. Timm will provide information about levels of service, explain the screening processes, and answer questions about advanced academic services.

Eligibility decisions for Full-Time AAP services are made by the countywide central screening committee. Screening for Full-Time services occurs during specific screening cycles:  

• Fall screening is available for students who are new to FCPS since January.  The fall screening referral window is from the first day of school - October 15, 2024.
• Spring screening is available for any Grade 2-7 FCPS-enrolled student. The spring screening referral window is from the first day of school - December 15, 2024.

3-Hour Early Release Survey

The Early Release Mondays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development.  Students will be dismissed 3 hours early seven times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route.  However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families.  To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it. 

More information on 3-hour early release days can be found here.

The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:

• September 23
• October 28 
• November 25  December 9th
• February 24
• March 17
• April 28
• May 19

To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/bhnZLEpuQnctV1Jg7 for each of your children who are enrolled at Flint Hill Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 23, 2024 and October 28, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.

PTA Meeting - September 12th at 7:00 pm

Join us for the first PTA meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 12th at 7:00 pm!

The meeting will be held in-person in the FHES library. Zoom information for virtual participation will be shared soon.

Teachers from the kindergarten team will join the meeting to share more about current events for our newest Falcons!

Immunizations Due by 9/30/24

Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations.

Calendar Reminders

• September 10th - Back to School Night - 5:30 - 7:00 pm
• September 12th - PTA meeting - 7:00 pm
• September 20th - JMHS County Fair - 5:00 pm
• September 24th - AAP Information Meeting - 9:15 am
• September 23rd - 3 Hour Early Release at 12:35 pm

Student Medications in the Health Room

If your student requires a medication during the school day, please call our main office or visit the health room at Flint Hill to meet with our school health aide or public health nurse. 

Medications may only be dropped off by a parent or guardian and should not be carried by students. Please call 703-242-6100 for assistance.

2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities 

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30. 

You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.

Safety Drills During the School Year

Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance. 

The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill. 

Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.

⚠️ Know Our Security Terms

FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.

Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned. 

If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1. 

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