Fort Hunt Fox Den News | January 18, 2025
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It was really cold outside this week, but we stayed warm during indoor recess by being creative builders with friends.
News from the Fox Den January 17, 2025 A Message from Ms. ConsollaThis week we welcomed our community back together for the first full week of the school year! It has been so wonderful to feel the energy back in the building. We are working on remembering our routines, reconnecting with each other, and staying engaged with our learning. Thank you for helping your children get back in the routine of getting up and getting to school on time so they can do their very best.
We will be off on Monday, January 20 to celebrate Martin Luther King Day and for Inauguration Day. The temperatures for next week are predicted to be very cold. Please check out my notes below about winters coats, a new way to check our Lost & Found and tips for staying warm.
As always, thank you for your partnership with us in your child's education at Fort Hunt.
Jean
Jean Consolla, Principal
Upcoming HolidaysNext Monday, January 20th, all schools & offices will be closed for the MLK Jr federal holiday. Please note that school will be closed for students on Wednesday, January 29th for a teacher workday. It's a few weeks away, but it's a day off in the middle of the week which might catch families off guard.
🧥 Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor ActivitiesWinter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. We monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education. The decision to go out for recess is one made by the principal at each school and can change throughout the day as conditions change.
Visit Fairfax County’s website for Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Antoine Pierce, at [email protected]. You may also contact 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 health care.
A New Way to Check the Lost & FoundOur rack is overflowing with jackets and coats. But it's now organized by COLOR! This makes it easier to locate a missing item. We know that parents may not be able to get to the cafeteria to check it. If you know the color, brand, size of the missing jacket, you can email the description to Ms.Consolla at [email protected], and she'll check for you and/or send a photo.
📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost for all FCPS Students K-12FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
Dual Language Immersion LotteryRegistration for the countywide lottery for FCPS’ Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program will open on Monday, January 13, 2025. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2025-26 school year.
Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting held at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program Registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. The Fort Hunt meeting will be on Monday, January 27 at 6:30pm.
Get more information on the DLI Program webpage and the DLI Program Registration webpage. Thank you for spreading the word to friends and neighbors who may be interested in registering their rising kindergarten student. As a reminder, families do not have to live inside a school's boundary to participate in an immersion program as it is determined by lottery.
Boundary Change Meetings: Attend VirtuallyThe Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received. If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in a virtual meeting:
- Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m.
- Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
Language interpretation will be available.
All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.
What's For Lunch?If you're looking for what's on the menu, visit the menu here . More information about meals in FCPS can be found here. Families can add money to their child's account at My School Bucks.
Families may join their child for lunch on Fridays. You can read about it in our handbook.
Important TimesArrive on campus: 8:30am
Kiss & Ride: 8:35-8:55am
Doors Open: 8:35am Tardy Bell: 8:55am
Dismissal Bell: 3:40pm
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Important DatesMonday, January 20 | School closed for MLK Jr Holiday
Thursday, January 23 | Grade 6 visits Sandburg MS to learn about electives
Monday, January 27 | Immersion information meeting for rising kindergarten & Grade 1 families 6:30pm (for families not already enrolled in immersion)
Tuesday, January 28 | End of Quarter 2
Wednesday, January 29 | Teacher Workday. NO school for students
Friday, January 31 | BINGO Night 6:00pm in the gym
You can access the full 2024-2025 calendar here.
Get Involved with your PTAConsider becoming a member of the Parent Teacher Association at Fort Hunt. It's a great way to connect with other parents, learn about how to support your child and to have fun! There are many ways where you can share your voice, talents and time. Check out the PTA website for more information.
Parent/Guardian HandbookDo you have questions about attendance or food/drink at school or what students can wear? If so, please check out our Parent/Guardian Handbook on our Fort Hunt website. It's available with translations. Click here to access it. Of course, if you have a question about a situation that is not listed, reach out to your child's teacher or an administrator.
Your Partners in EducationWe are honored to work with your family this year and will work everyday to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for your child. We can't do it alone. Please contact us when there is a question or concern, especially related to bullying. As a parent, you will often hear about something before staff might. Thank you for all your support.
Jean Consolla, Principal
Patty Settel, Assistant Principal
pasettel@fcps.edu
Quick Links- FCPS School Year Calendars
- Forms for the Start of School
- Student Rights & Responsibilities
- FCPS Schoology Support
- Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
- Educate Fairfax
- FCPS Cares
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