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12:40pm Dismissal on Monday

This Monday, November 18 is another 3-hour early release Monday so that teachers can complete important state-mandated trainings. All students will be dismissed at 12:40pm unless they scheduled to attend SACC or have made arrangements with us for after care supervision due to a hardship.

Family Life Materials Preview

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 4-6 are invited to preview instructional materials on Thursday, November 21 6:30-7:30pm in our library. The lessons will be taught the week of December 16. Questions? Contact Ms. Settel.

School Boundary Review

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

Fort Hunt is in Region 3. The meeting to learn and share input for our region will be on Monday, December 9 at 6:30pm at Mount Vernon HS.

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

This past week, Grade 5 families had an opportunity to meet with Ms. Tatiana Fernandez, our new Spanish immersion teacher. Thank you to everyone for their patience through the hiring process. We're so excited Sra. Fernandez is now a member of the Fort Hunt community.

Federal Impact Aid Survey - DUE NOW

Complete your survey - click here!

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

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, paper copies have been sent home with your student. Paper forms should be returned by Friday, November 22.

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

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

Click here to view the video on the Federal Impact Aid Survey.

Stress Less, Enjoy More. Reducing Stress and Increasing Happiness: A Webinar for Families

Kids and families are under stress from so many sources, and they are suffering as a result. Achievement pressure, time pressure, social pressure, and uncertainty about a rapidly changing world are eroding the health of our youth. But it doesn’t have to be that way!

Well-known parenting expert, psychologist and author (and FCPS parent) Dr. Heather Tedesco will show you:

The surprising ways stress shows up in kids
The power parents have to reduce stress (in our kids and ourselves)
How we can nurture happiness and build psychological strength in our kids long-term
Specific strategies to stress less and enjoy more

December 6, 2024 10-11:30 a.m.

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.

Important Times

Arrive 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 Dates

Monday, November 18 | Early Dismissal at 12:40pm (3 hours early)

Thursday, November 21 | Family Life materials preview 6:30-7:30pm

Wed, Nov 27-Fri, Nov 29 | No School for Students & Staff-Thanksgiving

Tues, December 10 | Winter Music Concert 9:30am

Sun, December 15 | AAP Parent referrals for Full-time services due 11:59pm

Winter Break: December 23 through January 5

You can access the full 2024-2025 calendar here.

Get Involved with your PTA

Consider 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 Handbook

Do 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 Education

We 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

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Attendance: 703-619-2626 | Web | X (Twitter) | Facebook

Fort Hunt Fox Den News | November 8, 2024

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Friday was a beautiful day for our annual flag planting ceremony in honor of Veterans Day. Thank you to all the veterans who attended and then visited our classrooms to share about their service. Students and staff were so excited to both learn and have an opportunity to say thank you for their service.

News from the Fox Den November 8, 2024 A Message from Ms. Consolla

Last week I shared about our language arts curriculum. Since then, FCPS has added a new Literacy Resources for Families webpage to provide families with information about how to support their children with developing literacy knowledge and skills at home. It provides valuable information about the reading and writing resources to be used at home, the VALLSS, Reading Plans, guidance for Parent Teacher Conferences, and training available through the Family Academy.

Our Thanksgiving Luncheon (see photo below) kicked off a new opportunity for families to join their student for lunch on Fridays. Beginning Friday, November 15, we'll host "Family Fridays" where parents/guardians can join their student for lunch in the cafeteria. Please take a moment to review the expectations below.

Finally, we have so many amazing staff members at Fort Hunt, both inside and outside the classroom. I encourage you to take a moment to recognize them using the Outstanding Employee nomination process. Links are in the article below, and the deadline to make a nomination is on Wednesday.

As always, thank you for your partnership with us at Fort Hunt.

Jean

Jean Consolla, Principal

Wow! Our Thanksgiving Luncheon was fabulous. Happy smiles were everywhere especially on students who enjoyed being served their turkey lunch at the table like a restaurant. Thank you to both staff and families that made this a success with the set-up on Thursday, with taking a serving shift and with the clean-up. This event captured what Fort Hunt is all about: community.

Advanced Academics Info Meeting This Week

This week, over 70 community members joined us on Zoom to learn about the ways we deliver Advanced Academic services at Fort Hunt and in FCPS. Beginning next year, full-time cluster services will be offered for eligible students (current 2nd graders who will be in 3rd grade next school year).

A second meeting specifically focused on the Full-time Cluster service referral process will be held in November. While all caregivers are welcome to attend, only current Grade 2-6 students are eligible to go through the referral process this school year.

Wednesday, November 13; 6:30-7:15pm on Zoom (Link will be sent out to all families that morning.)

If you have questions about these events, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Preshion Lynch at [email protected].

School Boundary Review

Fort Hunt is in Region 3. The meeting to learn and share input for our region will be on December 9 at 6:30pm at Mount Vernon HS.

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

Federal Impact Aid Survey - DUE NOW

Please be sure to sign in your SIS ParentVUE account to complete this important survey. One survey is needed for each student! Please complete the survey form by November 11th.

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 $4,000,000 in Impact Aid funds.

FCPS uses the survey for Federal Impact Aid to identify federally connected students. The survey is available online through ParentVue. FCPS staff will process the information with the utmost confidentiality. Any family who has not completed the survey online will receive a paper copy after November 12th. PLEASE complete the survey online to help us save the paper! If you would like to complete it on your phone, Ms. Dobarco, our Student Information Assistant, can help with this. She can be reached at 703-619-2600.

Click here to view the video on the Federal Impact Aid Survey.

How to Recognize Our Amazing Staff at Fort Hunt: Deadline is on Wednesday

Nominations are now open for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Fort Hunt ES Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google form links for each award below. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)

Click on a link to find out more about this category and make a nomination.

Eligibility: Has more than three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

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

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

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a School-Based Administrator (that is not the building principal) at their current location

Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a non-instructional employee at a school and at their current location

Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chair, Reading Specialists that do not have a regular course load/do not give grades

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as a Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons, Classroom Monitors who work more than 20 hours/week

The deadline to submit a nomination is Wednesday, November 13, 2024

If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Hutchison at [email protected]

This Monday, November 11: My Kid is Having a Meltdown. What Do I Do? 5 Ways to De-Escalate a Nuclear Meltdown & Stop the Shame Cycle: A Webinar for Families sponsored by the FCPS Family Resource Center

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.

Monday, November 11, 2024, 10-11:30 am. Interpretation available.

Family Fridays at Lunch

Each Friday, family members may join their student in the cafeteria for lunch. Please note the following expectations:

Sign-in at the office and pick up a flier with the expectations & lunch times.
Sit only at the designated "Family Friday" tables in the cafeteria with your student. Other classmates may not join in nor can siblings who have a different lunch time be called to leave their class to join you.
The visit is for the cafeteria only. Please say good-bye to your student when they leave the cafeteria. Exit through the main lobby door.
No soda or fast food for the student. It is distracting for classmates who see the student having food that is not permitted at their lunch.
Use courteous and respectful language at all times. If you see what you perceive as misbehavior with students, allow Fort Hunt staff members to address it.
And finally, all children struggle at one time or another for a variety of reasons, and parents might observe that during their lunch visit. Thank you for showing grace and support for all of our students.

As with any new procedure, we may make adjustments as needed. Thank you for your support!

Family Life Materials Preview

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.

Important Times

Arrive 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 Dates

Monday, November 11 | No School for Students & Staff-Veteran's Day

Tuesday, November 12 | PTA General Meeting 6:30pm on Zoom

Wednesday, November 13 | AAP Presentation about Full-time Cluster referrals 6:30pm on Zoom

Saturday, November 16 | Fox Trot Race 9:00am

Monday, November 18 | Early Dismissal at 12:40pm (3 hours early)

Thursday, November 21 | Family Life materials preview 6:30-7:30pm

Wed, Nov 27-Fri, Nov 29 | No School for Students & Staff-Thanksgiving

You can access the full 2024-2025 calendar here.

Get Involved with your PTA

Parent/Guardian Handbook

Your Partners in Education

Jean Consolla, Principal

Patty Settel, Assistant Principal

pasettel@fcps.edu

Quick Links

8832 Linton Lane Alexandria, VA 22308 | Main Office: 703-619-2600

Attendance: 703-619-2626 | Web | X (Twitter) | Facebook

Fort Hunt Fox Den News | November 1, 2024

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Our Grade 2 students love to share their thinking with a partner. It gives students the space to practice what they want to say before sharing out to the full group.

News from the Fox Den November 1, 2024 A Message from Ms. Consolla

This year, students across Fairfax County are learning Language Arts through a common curriculum called Benchmark Advance. In all 142 elementary schools, teachers are engaged in learning together as they take on the huge tasks of implementing this new curriculum. Here at Fort Hunt, teachers meet weekly to plan and reflect on our work so far, to review our student data, and make adjustments to our instruction. We are excited to see the ways in which our students are getting used the routines in this curriculum and growing as readers and writers. I am so proud of the hard work of our teachers and students as we make these changes together for the benefit of all students.

There are several changes that families will see related to progress reports and how students are assessed. Please take a look at how FCPS has made changes with language arts grading on our website.

Many parents ask how they can support their child's literacy development. One thing that hasn't changed as we have made this shift in our instruction is the importance of encouraging children to read for enjoyment. Please continue to encourage your child to read every day. Set times for screens to be off and books or magazines to be enjoyed. If you need help accessing reading materials for your child, our school librarian, Ms. Ellen Wise, or your child's teacher can help.

Finally, this Monday and Tuesday are workdays for teachers. We hope you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend, and don't forget to make time to vote if you haven't done so already!

Thank you for your partnership with us.

Jean

Jean Consolla, Principal

If you didn't get a chance to purchase tickets, please call the office at 703-619-2600 on Monday. Because the food has to be pre-ordered, we do not have the capacity for walk-ins on Friday. We still need volunteers to help with serving. Use the QR code above to sign up for a shift. Thank you!

Federal Impact Aid Survey - DUE NOW

Please be sure to sign in your SIS ParentVUE account to complete this important survey. One survey is needed for each student! Please complete the survey form by November 11th.

Click here to view the video on the Federal Impact Aid Survey.

How to Recognize Our Amazing Staff at Fort Hunt

Click on a link to find out more about this category and make a nomination.

Eligibility: Has more than three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

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

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

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a School-Based Administrator (that is not the building principal) at their current location

Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a non-instructional employee at a school and at their current location

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as a Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons, Classroom Monitors who work more than 20 hours/week

The deadline to submit a nomination is Wednesday, November 13, 2024

If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Hutchison at [email protected]

Quarter 1 Progress Reports

The first quarter ended on Thursday, October 31. Teachers are completing progress reports over the workdays next week. The reports will be accessible in ParentVUE on November 12. Paper copies will be sent home in the Wednesday folder on November 13.

Advanced Academics Information

Wednesday, November 13; 6:30-7:15pm on Zoom (Link will be sent out to all families that morning.)

If you have questions about these events, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Lynch at [email protected].

🍎 Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance

As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school.

Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.

Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.

My Kid is Having a Meltdown. What Do I Do? 5 Ways to De-Escalate a Nuclear Meltdown & Stop the Shame Cycle: A Webinar for Families sponsored by the FCPS Family Resource Center

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.

Monday, November 11, 2024, 10-11:30 am. Interpretation available.

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.

Important Times

Arrive 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 Dates

Mon, Nov 4 & Tues, Nov 5 | No school for students, Teacher workdays

Friday, November 8 | Veteran's Day Celebration & Thanksgiving Lunch

Monday, November 11 | No School for Students & Staff-Veteran's Day

Wednesday, November 13 | AAP Presentation about Full-time Cluster referrals 6:30pm on Zoom

Monday, November 18 | Early Dismissal at 12:40pm (3 hours early)

Wed, Nov 27-Fri, Nov 29 | No School for Students & Staff-Thanksgiving

You can access the full 2024-2025 calendar here.

Get Involved with your PTA

Parent/Guardian Handbook

Your Partners in Education

Jean Consolla, Principal

Patty Settel, Assistant Principal

pasettel@fcps.edu

Quick Links

8832 Linton Lane Alexandria, VA 22308 | Main Office: 703-619-2600

Attendance: 703-619-2626 | Web | X (Twitter) | Facebook

Fort Hunt Fox Den News | October 25, 2024

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Grade 5 students in Mr. Temesi's class are focused on re-reading texts to identify character traits and compare them as a way to deepen their understanding of the text.

News from the Fox Den October 25, 2024 A Message from Ms. Consolla

This year, Thursday, October 31 is a two-hour early dismissal day (1:40pm). It's the end of Quarter 1, and there's no school the next day. Some students might want to wear something fun on that Thursday in celebration of Halloween. That's fine as long as there are no distracting props, masks or make-up. Shoes must be worn. And it's fine to wear what would be worn on any regular school day. There will not be a parade or parties. In March, we will have our story character parade.

If you've struggled with your child having a meltdown, I invite you to check out the webinar offered by the FCPS Family Resource Center on Monday, November 11. See more information below.

Students will have an extended weekend break next weekend. Best wishes for a safe & restful time with family & friends. Thank you for your partnership with us.

Jean

Jean Consolla, Principal

Check your Wednesday folder for the flier for our Thanksgiving/Veteran's Day Luncheon on Friday, November 8. You can purchase meal tickets for visitors and your student(s). We will need MANY volunteers to take a fun-filled 30 minute shift to help as we're expecting to serve over 600 meals! You can coordinate around your child's schedule shown above. Thank you!

Federal Impact Aid Survey - DUE NOW

Please be sure to sign in your SIS ParentVUE account to complete this important survey. One survey is needed for each student! Please complete the survey form by November 11th.

Click here to view the video on the Federal Impact Aid Survey.

How to Recognize Our Amazing Staff at Fort Hunt

Click on a link to find out more about this category and make a nomination.

Eligibility: Has more than three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

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

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

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a School-Based Administrator (that is not the building principal) at their current location

Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a non-instructional employee at a school and at their current location

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as a Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons, Classroom Monitors who work more than 20 hours/week

The deadline to submit a nomination is Wednesday, November 13, 2024

If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Hutchison at [email protected]

Advanced Academics Information

Wednesday, November 13; 6:30-7:15pm on Zoom (Link will be sent out to all families that morning.)

If you have questions about these events, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Lynch at [email protected].

🍎 Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance

Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.

My Kid is Having a Meltdown. What Do I Do? 5 Ways to De-Escalate a Nuclear Meltdown & Stop the Shame Cycle: A Webinar for Families sponsored by the FCPS Family Resource Center

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.

Monday, November 11, 2024, 10-11:30 am. Interpretation available.

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.

Important Times

Arrive 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 Dates

Thursday, October 31 | End of Quarter 1; Dismissal at 1:40pm (2 hours early)

Friday, November 1 | No School for Students & Staff-Diwali holiday

Mon, Nov 4 & Tues, Nov 5 | No school for students, Teacher workdays

Friday, November 8 | Veteran's Day Celebration & Thanksgiving Lunch

Monday, November 11 | No School for Students & Staff-Veteran's Day

Wednesday, November 13 | AAP Presentation about Full-time Cluster referrals 6:30pm on Zoom

Monday, November 18 | Early Dismissal at 12:40pm (3 hours early)

Wed, Nov 27-Fri, Nov 29 | No School for Students & Staff-Thanksgiving

You can access the full 2024-2025 calendar here.

Get Involved with your PTA

Parent/Guardian Handbook

Your Partners in Education

Jean Consolla, Principal

Patty Settel, Assistant Principal

pasettel@fcps.edu

Quick Links

8832 Linton Lane Alexandria, VA 22308 | Main Office: 703-619-2600

Attendance: 703-619-2626 | Web | X (Twitter) | Facebook

Fort Hunt Fox Den News | October 18, 2024

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Thank you to everyone who made our Fall Fest such a success! There was a cake walk (seen above), chili tastings, Trunk or Treat, costume parade, crafts, games and more! Our Fort Hunt PTA outdid themselves.

News from the Fox Den October 18, 2024 A Message from Ms. Consolla

Even though it was a shortened week, we managed to pack in so many events including Grade 2 students finishing up their CogAT testing, Picture Day on Tuesday and Fall Fest on Friday.

This coming Monday is our next Early Release Monday. Our staff will engage in learning together, and teachers will have time to complete literacy training mandated by the state of Virginia. For this Monday, students who attend SACC in the afternoon will go directly there at the 12:40pm dismissal. Students who are walking home at 12:40pm will exit out of Door 11, just like a regular dismissal. But students who are walking home at the later 3:40pm dismissal will exit out Door 1.

Thank you for your partnership with us.

Jean

Jean Consolla, Principal

How to Recognize Our Amazing Staff at Fort Hunt

Click on a link to find out more about this category and make a nomination.

Eligibility: Has more than three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

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

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

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a School-Based Administrator (that is not the building principal) at their current location

Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a non-instructional employee at a school and at their current location

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as a Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons, Classroom Monitors who work more than 20 hours/week

The deadline to submit a nomination is Wednesday, November 13, 2024

If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Hutchison at [email protected]

Advanced Academics Information

Wednesday, November 13; 6:30-7:15pm on Zoom (Link will be sent out to all families that morning.)

If you have questions about these events, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Lynch at [email protected].

🍎 Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance

Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.

What's For Lunch?

If you're looking for what's on the menu, visit https://fcps.nutrislice.com/ and scroll down to Fort Hunt. Families can add money to their child's account at My School Bucks.

Important Times

Arrive 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 Dates

Monday, October 21 | Early Dismissal at 12:40pm (3 hours early)

Thursday, October 31 | End of Quarter 1; Dismissal at 1:40pm (2 hours early)

Friday, November 1 | No School for Students & Staff-Diwali holiday

Mon, Nov 4 & Tues, Nov 5 | No school for students, Teacher workdays

Friday, November 8 | Veteran's Day Celebration & Thanksgiving Lunch

Monday, November 11 | No School for Students & Staff-Veteran's Day

Wed, November 13 | AAP Presentation about Full-time Cluster referrals 6:30pm on Zoom

Monday, November 18 | Early Dismissal at 12:40pm (3 hours early)

Wed, Nov 27-Fri, Nov 29 | No School for Students & Staff-Thanksgiving

You can access the full 2024-2025 calendar here.

Get Involved with your PTA

Parent/Guardian Handbook

Your Partners in Education

Jean Consolla, Principal

Patty Settel, Assistant Principal

pasettel@fcps.edu

Quick Links

8832 Linton Lane Alexandria, VA 22308 | Main Office: 703-619-2600

Attendance: 703-619-2626 | Web | X (Twitter) | Facebook

Fort Hunt Fox Den News | October 11, 2024

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Join us this coming Friday for the annual Fall Fest! There is still plenty of space for the Chili Cook-off, so consider entering. As a reminder, all students must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver over 18. For more information, check out the Fort Hunt PTA website.

News from the Fox Den October 11, 2024 A Message from Ms. Consolla

Our Book Fair opens next week in the library. Ms. Wise, our school librarian, has scheduled times for students to visit. The Book Fair will be open on Friday during the Fall Fest for families that would like to attend.

A military family has reached out with a childcare need while one parent begins deployment this month. They are currently on childcare waitlists for their two students. The parent would need to drop-off at 7am and pick-up at 4:30pm. If you can help, please reach out to me so that I can pass along your information to this family.

We are still surveying families again to find out how students will be going home on Monday, October 21. Your response on this short form for each child that attends Fort Hunt will help us prepare for a smooth afternoon. You can also find the form link out through Talking Points.

Thank you for your partnership with us.

Jean

Jean Consolla, Principal

No School Monday, Picture Day on Tuesday

Monday is a Professional Development day for teachers. They will engage in learning sessions at Fort Hunt and across the county in the afternoon. We will see students on Tuesday, October 15 with their best smile. Each student will have their individual portrait taken. Families will have the option to purchase photo packages. Go to mylifetouch.com. Our picture day ID is EVTRHTHR9. If you are using the flier sent home last week, return it on Picture Day (October 15).

Thank you to everyone for making our Walk, Bike & Roll to School a success. It was a beautiful morning to get some exercise before school.

Early Release Monday on October 21

Students will dismiss at 12:40pm for our second Early Release Monday on October 21.

We encourage all parents and caregivers to have their student take their normal route home (bus, walk, kiss and ride) on early dismissal days. While these are designated as early release days, where necessary, we will ensure that every student has supervised activities at the school and returns home at the regular time if that is what works best for your family. Afternoon SACC students will go to SACC.

FCPS is offering student supervision at no-cost to families for those who have childcare hardships. Students will be supervised by FCPS school-based staff, substitute teachers, and central office staff.

Please make sure you have shared your plans for how your student will go home using this short form.

Advanced Academics Information

Wednesday, November 13; 6:30-7:15pm on Zoom (Link will be sent out to all families that morning.)

If you have questions about these events, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Lynch at [email protected].

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

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

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

Save the Date: Veterans' Day Celebration & Luncheon

Mark your calendars for Friday, November 8. We will hold our annual Veterans' Day celebration event and will be adding in a family luncheon where all parents are invited to join their child for our special turkey lunch. More details about purchasing meal tickets & volunteer help needed will be coming.

What's For Lunch?

If you're looking for what's on the menu, visit https://fcps.nutrislice.com/ and scroll down to Fort Hunt. Families can add money to their child's account at My School Bucks.

Important Times

Arrive 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 Dates

Monday, October 14 | No School for students-Teacher Workday

Tuesday, October 15 | Picture Day, Book Fair Opens

Friday, October 18 | PTA Fall Fest 5:30-8:00pm; Book Fair Closes

Monday, October 21 | Early Dismissal at 12:40pm (3 hours early)

Thursday, October 31 | End of Quarter 1; Dismissal at 1:40pm (2 hours early)

Friday, November 1 | No School for Students & Staff-Diwali holiday

Mon, Nov 4 & Tues, Nov 5 | No school for students, Teacher workdays

You can access the full 2024-2025 calendar here.

Get Involved with your PTA

Parent/Guardian Handbook

Your Partners in Education

Jean Consolla, Principal

Patty Settel, Assistant Principal

pasettel@fcps.edu

Quick Links

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Next Wednesday, October 9 is our annual Bike/Walk to School Day! Our buses and Kiss & Ride drop-offs will be in the neighborhood a few blocks from school. Please check your child's Wednesday folder for the flier for the locations to drop-off or meet up to bike. You can also find the locations on our school website.

News from the Fox Den October 4, 2024 A Message from Ms. Consolla

Next week looks like the fall we have been waiting for: sunny days with comfortable temperatures. It will be perfect for the outdoor recess that we missed on so many rainy days. In our classrooms, teachers are finishing up assessments that will be shared at parent conferences.

We are still surveying families again to find out how students will be going home on Monday, October 21. Your response on this short form for each child that attends Fort Hunt will help us prepare for a smooth afternoon. I'll also send the form link out through Talking Points.

Thank you for your partnership with us.

Jean

Jean Consolla, Principal

Advanced Academics Information Meeting on Wednesday, October 9th

Caregivers interested in learning more about Advanced Academics in FCPS and here at Fort Hunt are invited to join our Advanced Academics Program (AAP) information meeting. Our Advanced Academics Resources Teacher, Preshion Lynch, will host a Zoom session that families can attend. This meeting is geared for all families in all grade levels to learn about AAP.

Wednesday, October 9; 6:30-7:15 pm on Zoom (Link will be sent out to all families that morning.)

Wednesday, November 13; 6:30-7:15pm on Zoom (Link will be sent out to all families that morning.)

If you have questions about these events, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Lynch at [email protected].

Picture Day is Coming!

Wear your best smile on Tuesday, October 15. Each student will have their individual portrait taken. Families will have the option to purchase photo packages. Go to mylifetouch.com. Our picture day ID is EVTRHTHR9. If you are using the flier sent home this week, return it on Picture Day (October 15).

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

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

Save the Date: Veterans' Day Celebration & Luncheon

What's For Lunch?

If you're looking for what's on the menu, visit https://fcps.nutrislice.com/ and scroll down to Fort Hunt. Families can add money to their child's account at My School Bucks.

Important Times

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 Dates

Wednesday, October 9 | Walk & Bike to School

Wednesday, October 9 | AAP Information Meeting 6:30pm on Zoom (link will be sent in the morning)

Monday, October 14 | No School for students-Teacher Workday

Tuesday, October 15 | Picture Day

Friday, October 18 | PTA Fall Fest 5:30-8:00pm

Monday, October 21 | Early Dismissal at 12:40pm

You can access the full 2024-2025 calendar here.

Get Involved with your PTA

Parent/Guardian Handbook

Your Partners in Education

Jean Consolla, Principal

Patty Settel, Assistant Principal

pasettel@fcps.edu

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Our tree has blossomed! Check out the display welcoming our military-connected students. Our family liaison, Antoine Pierce, is heading up our Student Ambassador program to welcome all new students to Fort Hunt.

News from the Fox Den September 27, 2024 A Message from Ms. Consolla

Believe it or not, we are already halfway through the first quarter of the 2024-2025 school year. Throughout the month of October, there are several fun events for students and families as well as several holidays, workdays, and early dismissal days. We are surveying families again to find out how students will be going home on Monday, October 21. Your response on this short form for each child that attends Fort Hunt will help us prepare for a smooth afternoon.

Next week will be short week for students. Schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, October 3 for Rosh Hashanah, and students will be off on Friday, October 4 for a teacher workday. Best wishes for a safe and restful long weekend.

Thank you for your partnership with us.

Jean

Jean Consolla, Principal

No School on Thursday & Friday

School will be closed for students on Thursday, October 3 and Friday, October 4. All schools & offices will be closed on that Thursday, but we will be open on Friday. We look forward to seeing everyone back at Fort Hunt by 8:45am on Monday, October 7.

Advanced Academics Information Meetings

Wednesday, October 9; 6:30-7:15 pm on Zoom (Link will be sent out to all families that morning.)

Wednesday, November 13; 6:30-7:15pm on Zoom (Link will be sent out to all families that morning.)

If you have questions about these events, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Lynch at [email protected].

While the rainy weather kept students off the playground for recess on some days, students were able to enjoy some physical activity in the gym during PE classes.

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

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

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

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

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

Save the Date: Veterans' Day Celebration & Luncheon

What's For Lunch?

If you're looking for what's on the menu, visit https://fcps.nutrislice.com/ and scroll down to Fort Hunt. Families can add money to their child's account at My School Bucks.

Important Times

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 Dates

Thursday, October 3 | No School for students & staff: Rosh Hashanah

Friday, October 4 | No School for students-Teacher Workday

Wednesday, October 9 | AAP Information Meeting 6:30pm on Zoom

Monday, October 14 | No School for students-Teacher Workday

Friday, October 18 | PTA Fall Fest

Monday, October 21 | Early Dismissal at 12:40pm

You can access the full 2024-2025 calendar here.

Get Involved with your PTA

Parent/Guardian Handbook

Your Partners in Education

Jean Consolla, Principal

Patty Settel, Assistant Principal

pasettel@fcps.edu

Quick Links

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Did you know that Fort Hunt is one of the job training sites for the Pulley Career Center, an FCPS school next to West Potomac HS. Students come to work here everyday and support our staff with clerical tasks, cleaning, supporting library operations, filling breakfast & lunch bags and more! We are so proud to be part of this program and for our students to share the same learning space.

News from the Fox Den September 20, 2024 A Message from Ms. Consolla

Thank you to everyone for making our first early release Monday a successful. There were many moving parts, and we appreciate everyone's commitment to not one, but two safe dismissals. Our teaching staff was able to use the time for planning and preparing as well as learning the state-mandated literacy curriculum.

We will have our next 3-hour early release in a month on Monday, October 21. Prior to that, I'll send out a quick survey for parents to let us know how their child is going home. Beginning in October, families who are enrolled in the afternoon SACC program will be able to use it on the early release Monday.

If they haven't done so already, teachers will be reaching out about scheduling conferences. All teachers are expected to meet, either in person or over Zoom, with the families of their AM class by mid-December at the latest. If your child has a different teacher in the afternoon, that teacher will collaborate with the AM teacher to share important notes. Of course, parents are more than welcome to request a conference with the PM teacher. Students are completing a variety of assessments in math & literacy right now, and teachers will share about those results. We see the conference as a dialogue and want to hear your insights about your child's learning.

Thank you for your partnership with us.

Jean

Jean Consolla, Principal

Welcome Blue Star Families

This week is Blue Star Welcome Week! Blue Star Welcome Week was created to recognize the 600,000 military families that move to new communities each year. This special week raises awareness and builds support for military connected families across the country. During Blue Star Welcome Week, it is our goal to proactively improve our military connected families’ sense of belonging to our school by forging strong connections between our military family members, the faculty/staff, and the resources available to ensure your student’s success throughout the school year.

Our Family Liaison, Antoine Pierce, is a great resource for all of our new families. He can be reached at 703-619-2674 and is at school M/W/F from 8am-1pm.

Upcoming Student Holidays

Advanced Academics Information Meetings

Wednesday, October 9; 6:30-7:15 pm on Zoom (Link will be sent out to all families that morning.)

Wednesday, November 13; 6:30-7:15pm on Zoom (Link will be sent out to all families that morning.)

If you have questions about these events, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Lynch at [email protected].

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.

🤒 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 the FCPS website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify us at Fort Hunt so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with our school's public health nurse, Ms. Nikki Somerville.

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

Save the Date: Veterans' Day Celebration & Luncheon

What's For Lunch?

If you're looking for what's on the menu, visit https://fcps.nutrislice.com/ and scroll down to Fort Hunt. Families can add money to their child's account at My School Bucks.

Important Times

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 Dates

Thursday, October 3 | No School for students & staff: Rosh Hashanah

Friday, October 4 | No School for students-Teacher Workday

Wednesday, October 9 | AAP Information Meeting 6:30pm on Zoom

Monday, October 14 | No School for students-Teacher Workday

Friday, October 18 | PTA Fall Fest

Monday, October 21 | Early Dismissal at 12:40pm

You can access the full 2024-2025 calendar here.

Get Involved with your PTA

Parent/Guardian Handbook

Your Partners in Education

Jean Consolla, Principal

Patty Settel, Assistant Principal

pasettel@fcps.edu

Quick Links

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Attendance: 703-619-2626 | Web | X (Twitter) | Facebook

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Check out our interactive display outside the office. Our staff have shared their hopes & dreams for Fort Hunt students this year. And they included a photo from when they were in elementary school as a connection for students to see that they were once kids, too. Enjoy!

News from the Fox Den September 13, 2024 A Message from Ms. Consolla

It was so great to see families at Back to School Night on Wednesday. While it was a long day for teachers, they appreciated the time to build their partnership with parents. Our PTA shared the many ways families can support and be engaged. If you missed it, check out the PTA website .

As the school year progresses, students are wrapping up their first units in core content areas and taking beginning-of-the-year assessments such at iReady and VALLS in the primary grades. Across all grade levels, students are showing what they know, and teachers are learning about their students so they can plan the best instruction for your children.

In the coming weeks, teachers will begin scheduling parent-teacher conferences. These important meetings provide an opportunity for families to connect with their child's teachers and discuss academic and social progress. Participating in these conferences is a great way for you to learn about how you can support your child in school and to build a partnership with your child's teacher. Teachers will be able to offer both Zoom and in-person conferences.

As always, if you have questions or concerns before the conference, please continue to reach out to your child's teacher.

Thank you for another wonderful week of school, and have a fabulous weekend!

Jean Consolla

Principal

Early Release on Monday: 12:40pm Dismissal on September 16

We will have our first 12:40pm dismissal on Monday, September 16. There are some students who have a childcare hardship and will be supervised at school until 3:40pm. For those students, there will be a second dismissal at that time.

Please make sure your child knows how they are going home on Monday.

Dismissal 1 will be at 12:40pm. Students whose families are using this dismissal time will go home by Kiss & Ride, walking or riding the bus.

Dismissal 2 will be at 3:40pm for those students whose families indicated that supervision was needed. Again, there will be a Kiss & Ride, walkers dismissal and bus service at this time.

Walkers: Just for this Monday, we will dismiss walkers out of Door 1 only at 3:40pm.

Thank you in advance for your flexibility and communication. Our next 12:40pm early release will be on Monday, October 21.

Rescheduled BTSN for Ms. Garrett's class on Wednesday

Due to illness, Ms. Garrett was unable to attend Back to School Night. Families in both her AM & PM classes are invited to attend this Wednesday, September 18 from 6:30-7:00pm.

Advanced Academics Information Meetings

Wednesday, October 9; 6:30-7:15 pm on Zoom (Link will be sent out to all families that morning.)

Wednesday, November 13; 6:30-7:15pm on Zoom (Link will be sent out to all families that morning.)

If you have questions about these events, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Lynch at [email protected].

2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities

You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.

🤒 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.

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

Save the Date: Veterans' Day Celebration & Luncheon

What's For Lunch?

If you're looking for what's on the menu, visit https://fcps.nutrislice.com/ and scroll down to Fort Hunt. Families can add money to their child's account at My School Bucks.

Important Times

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 Dates

Monday, September 16 | Early Dismissal at 12:40pm

Thursday, October 3 | No School for students & staff: Rosh Hashanah

Friday, October 4 | No School for students-Teacher Workday

Wednesday, October 9 | AAP Information Meeting 6:30pm on Zoom

Monday, October 14 | No School for students-Teacher Workday

Monday, October 21 | Early Dismissal at 12:40pm

You can access the full 2024-2025 calendar here.

Get Involved with your PTA

Parent/Guardian Handbook

Your Partners in Education

Jean Consolla, Principal

Patty Settel, Assistant Principal

pasettel@fcps.edu

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Did you know that Fort Hunt has an amazing music program? Of the 140 elementary schools in FCPS, we are one of the few that offers strings instruction beginning at Grade 3 and band instruction beginning at Grade 4. This instruction will begin the week of September 16. If you have questions, connect with Ms. Sheir Clark (band) or Mr. David Bertolotti (strings). They will be in the cafeteria at Back to School Night on Wednesday.

News from the Fox Den September 6, 2024 Back to School Night: This Wednesday

Fort Hunt will host its annual Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 11. This is an opportunity for parents/guardians to visit with their child's teacher(s) and learn ways to communicate with one another, what happens in the classroom and ways to support their child at home.

Doors will open at 6:00pm to the cafeteria where parents can connect with our PTA and specialist teachers. Classrooms will then open after 6:30pm. Teachers will do a total of four presentations: two AM class presentations and two PM class presentations.

Here is the schedule:

6:00-6:15pm: Mix & Mingle in the cafeteria. Connect with specialist teachers (art, music, pe, band, strings, library, tech)

6:15-6:30pm: PTA Meeting

6:30-6:40pm Transition to classrooms

6:40-7:00pm All teachers present for their AM class

7:05-7:20pm All teachers present for their PM class

7:25-7:40pm All teachers present their AM class again

7:45-8:00pm All teachers present their PM class again

If your child has the same teacher all day, you would attend both the AM and PM presentation for that teacher.

As a reminder, this will not be a time for a conference or specific questions about your child. Teachers will be more than happy to set up a time to answer more detailed questions at a later time.

Early Release Monday: 12:40pm Dismissal on September 16

Please make sure your child knows how they are going home on that Monday. We will be confirming with families this coming week to ensure that the plan you indicated in our survey still matches your intended plan.

Dismissal 1 will be at 12:40pm. Students whose families are using this dismissal time will go home by Kiss & Ride, walking or riding the bus.

Dismissal 2 will be at 3:40pm for those students whose families indicated that supervision was needed. Again, there will be a Kiss & Ride, walkers dismissal and bus service at this time.

Thank you in advance for your flexibility and communication. If you have any questions and/or changes to your plan for September 16, we need to know them now. Please contact our Office Team at 703-619-2600.

2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities

You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.

Cell Phones Off, Learning On

Please review the following rules for elementary students K-6 around cell phones, smart watches & tablet:

Phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Cell phones may be used on campus before and after school only.
Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency.

Thank you for helping to support the FCPS cell phone policy by waiting to call or text your child about non-urgent matters until the school day is over. In case of an emergency, contact our front office so that we can then pass along the information to your child.

Visit the FCPS Cell Phone Policy webpage to read more about usage policies by grade level and to share your feedback on the current cell phone policy.

Save the Date: Veterans' Day Celebration & Luncheon

No Dogs on Campus

Thank you for keeping your dogs off campus. While it's nice to take your dog for a walk to and from school, they are NOT allowed on campus at anytime. This includes after dismissal. No pets are allowed on FCPS school grounds, and this is clearly marked at the driveway entrance. It is a safety issue. We have students who have allergies and fear of animals, and this rule helps ensure they can be safe at school.

What's For Lunch?

If you're looking for what's on the menu, visit https://fcps.nutrislice.com/ and scroll down to Fort Hunt. Families can add money to their child's account at My School Bucks.

Important Times

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 Dates

Wednesday, September 11 | Back to School Night 6:00-8:00pm

Monday, September 16 | Early Dismissal at 12:40pm

Thursday, October 3 | No School for students & staff: Rosh Hashanah

Friday, October 4 | No School for students-Teacher Workday

Monday, October 14 | No School for students-Teacher Workday

Monday, October 21 | Early Dismissal at 12:40pm

You can access the full 2024-2025 calendar here.

Get Involved with your PTA

Parent/Guardian Handbook

Your Partners in Education

Jean Consolla, Principal

Patty Settel, Assistant Principal

pasettel@fcps.edu

Quick Links

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Attendance: 703-619-2626 | Web | X (Twitter) | Facebook

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Congratulations to our Get2Green Team at Fort Hunt. Ms. Consolla stands with Ms. Gonzalez, Ms. Gray and Ms. Perez who led a variety of environmental projects with students last year. Thanks to their efforts, Fort Hunt is one of the 58 schools in the US that is recognized as a "Green School" by the US National Wildlife Federation. This is the highest level of certification. They will continue the work this year with both returning and new projects inside our school and around our campus. Well done!

News from the Fox Den August 30, 2024 Back to School Night

Doors will open at 6:00pm to the cafeteria where parents can connect with our PTA and specialist teachers. Classrooms will then open after 6:30pm. Teachers will do a total of four presentations: 2 AM class presentations and 2 PM class presentations. More information will come next week.

Kiss & Ride: Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who has helped to make Kiss & Ride a success. As a reminder, it's the safest method for everyone at Fort Hunt. This helps keeps our streets clear so that buses can pass and eliminates the need to cross the street.

Please be a kind and never block the driveway of any home.

Can't I just park at the curb on Linton and drop/pick up my child there?

NO. This is unsafe and blocks the flow of traffic. Our Kiss & Ride lane is the fastest and safest way to drop off/pick up your child.

What about parking on the corners of Toll Bridge? Can I do that? Can I drop off my child there?

NO. Parking on the corners of Toll Bridge blocks traffic in and out of Toll Bridge. We've also seen students crossing there which is very unsafe. Again, use Kiss & Ride for arrival & dismissal.

What can parents do to make Kiss & Ride safe for everyone?

Follow the procedures and directions from staff. Respect the cones. Be kind to staff and one another. Stay calm. Expect that this new procedure will be busy and might not go as smoothly as you like. Allow for extra time to get to your next destination.

Cell Phones Off, Learning On

Please review the following rules for elementary students K-6 around cell phones, smart watches & tablet:

Phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Cell phones may be used on campus before and after school only.
Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency.

Visit the FCPS Cell Phone Policy webpage to read more about usage policies by grade level and to share your feedback on the current cell phone policy.

Lunch is off to a great start this year. If you're looking for what's on the menu, visit https://fcps.nutrislice.com/ and scroll down to Fort Hunt. Families can add money to their child's account at My School Bucks.

No Dogs on Campus

Start of the Year Forms and more!

We've created a page with links to all the forms that need to be completed at the start of school. Also included are optional forms and links. Check it out here: https://forthuntes.fcps.edu/start-school-forms

Labor Day Holiday

Monday, September 2 is a holiday for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See the complete school year calendar here.

Important Times

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 Dates

Friday, August 30 & Monday, September 2

School Closed for all students & staff

Wednesday, September 11

Back to School Night 6:00-8:00pm. Classrooms open 6:30pm

Monday, September 16

Early Dismissal at 12:40pm

Get Involved with your PTA

Parent/Guardian Handbook

Your Partners in Education

Jean Consolla, Principal

Patty Settel, Assistant Principal

pasettel@fcps.edu

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Fort Hunt Fox Den News | August 23, 2024

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It was a fabulous first week of school here at Fort Hunt! Everywhere in the building, you could hear the buzz of busy students creating and talking together. They are already making new friends, learning important routines and procedures, and showing what they know.

News from the Fox Den August 23, 2024 Early Release Monday--Complete the Survey

Our first 3-hour early release Monday will be on Monday, September 16. We need to hear from ALL of our Fort Hunt families about childcare plans for September 16 and October 21. All students will be dismissed at 12:40pm.

Complete this survey: https://forms.gle/Y3thTFCvbzq1QKrx8

We know that plans for your family might change. Give the best answers you can for each child in your family enrolled at Fort Hunt. Thank you!

Kiss & Ride Updates

Thank you to everyone who has helped to make Kiss & Ride a success. As expected, the first day was challenging. But as the week continued, it moved more efficiently. As a reminder, it's the safest method for everyone at Fort Hunt. This helps keeps our streets clear so that buses can pass and eliminates the need to cross the street.

Can't I just park at the curb on Linton and drop/pick up my child there?

NO. This is unsafe and blocks the flow of traffic. Our Kiss & Ride lane is the fastest and safest way to drop off/pick up your child.

What about parking on the corners of Toll Bridge? Can I do that? Can I drop off my child there?

NO. Parking on the corners of Toll Bridge blocks traffic in and out of Toll Bridge. We've also seen students crossing there which is very unsafe. Again, use Kiss & Ride for arrival & dismissal.

What can parents do to make Kiss & Ride safe for everyone?

Please study the map below. Thank you for sharing this information with family members and care providers that use Kiss & Ride.

No Dogs on Campus

While it's nice to take your dog for a walk to and from school, they are NOT allowed on campus at anytime. This includes after dismissal. No pets are allowed on FCPS school grounds, and this is clearly marked at the driveway entrance. It is a safety issue. We have students who have allergies and fear of animals. Please keep your pets at home. Thank you.

Start of the Year Forms and more!

Labor Day Holiday

Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 2, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See the complete school year calendar here.

Important Times

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 Dates

Friday, August 30 & Monday, September 2

School Closed for all students & staff

Wednesday, September 11

Back to School Night 6:00-8:00pm. Classrooms open 6:30pm

Monday, September 16

Early Dismissal at 12:40pm

Get Involved with your PTA

Parent/Guardian Handbook

Your Partners in Education

Jean Consolla, Principal