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Our Spelling Bee was a wonderful display of persistence, risk-taking and community. Our students showed such compassion for one another as they both comforted and cheered on classmates. Thank you all the parents and teachers who helped make this a success.

News from the Fox Den February 21, 2025 A Message from Ms. Consolla

The last few weeks have been filled with weather delays and holidays. While we have enjoyed our recent snow days and holidays, we are ready for a return to consistent school routines. We are hoping for more uninterrupted school weeks in these months ahead! Please continue to be our steadfast educational partners in sending your students to school on time daily. We need your help with supporting higher daily school attendance rates at Fort Hunt.

While we do know the winter season also aligns with cold and flu season, please know that students are able to attend school unless they have a fever, are vomiting or experiencing persistent tummy troubles. Our kids learn so much daily at school, and we love when our entire school community is here together!

As always, thank you for your partnership with us in your child's education at Fort Hunt.

Jean

Jean Consolla, Principal

[email protected]

Yearbooks are on Sale Now

Mr. Green has been working hard on putting together a wonderful yearbook for Fort Hunt. Order yours today!  You can order online using the school yearbook ID code: 14445624. Yearbooks are $18 each. The deadline to order a yearbook is April 11th.

Spirit Fridays Are Here!

We are officially in that long stretch of the year where cold, rain and mud can drag us down.  As a fun way to end each week, our SCA is sponsoring Spirit Fridays between now and Spring Break. Students will find posters throughout the school and hear announcements on the morning news show. Check out the list below. Enjoy!

• February 28: Book Character Day
• March 7: Fun Hair Day
• March 14: Twin/Triplet/Squad Day
• March 21: Pajama Day
• March 28: Sports Day
• April 4: Mismatch Day
• April 11: Pajama Day

Other themed days:

Monday, March 17: Wear Green for St. Patrick's Day

Wednesday, April 2: Wear Blue for Autism Awareness Day

Wednesday, April 9: Wear Purple for Month of the Military Child

FCPS 2025-26 Budget The Budget Breakdown

More than 85% of the budget is dedicated to instruction and reflects the needs of our community’s young people in response to the changing world around us. Budget priorities include providing competitive compensation for all employees, including a 7% salary increase for all staff. The majority of the budget increase is dedicated to that proposed 7% pay increase.  

Our families want their children in high-quality schools with the best teachers who provide rigorous academic experiences. We must provide competitive compensation to attract and retain our outstanding educators, administrators, and other school-based and operational staff dedicated to the success of our students. 

The proposed 7% salary increase would likely move FCPS to the highest starting salary for teachers with a master's degree among our neighboring counties and greatly improve our recruitment efforts amidst an ongoing teacher shortage. Visit the Budget webpage for more information. 

The Budget Process

The Fairfax County School Board discussed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget at their work session on February 4. They discussed details regarding student enrollment and investments in students requiring additional support, market comparison data for surrounding school divisions, and an update on progress toward achieving the Baldrige Award for Performance Excellence. Baldrige is a framework used to assess and improve organizational performance across various sectors, including education. 

The School Board also held a public hearing on the FY 2026 Proposed Budget on Tuesday, February 4, where they invited the community to share their feedback on the budget.

On Tuesday, February 18, the Fairfax County executive will present the county’s Advertised Budget, and the Fairfax County School Board will hold a work session on the FCPS FY 2026 Proposed Budget. View FCPS’ Budget Development Calendar.

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new, first-time waiver allowing students fasting for Ramadan during the school day from February 28 to March 28, 2025, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home. Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. If a student purchases breakfast or lunch at school, they cannot pick up a kit that day. Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—adults cannot collect them. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:

• February 24, 2025, for February 28 and the week of March 3, 2025
• March 3, 2025, for the week of March 10, 2025
• March 10, 2025, for the week of March 17, 2025
• March 17, 2025, for the week of March 24, 2025

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

Learn More About How Your Child Feels at School

The Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3-12 in March. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop the skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. This gives students a way to share how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who do not have a ParentVUE account. For more information, including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Save the Date: Kindergarten Orientation Wed, April 2 4pm

If you have a child who will be turning 5 by September 30, please join us on Wednesday, April 2 at 4pm to learn about our kindergarten program and next steps for registration. This event is for both the parent and the rising kindergarten student. Please share with neighbors. 

A New Way to Check the Lost & Found

Our 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. 

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 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, February 27 | Club Pictures Day for yearbook

Monday, March 10 | 3-hour Early Release at 12:40pm

Friday, March 28 | End of Quarter 3

Monday, March 31 | School closed for all staff & students Eid-al-Fitr holiday

Wednesday, April 2 | Kindergarten Orientation 4pm

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 at their amazing community events! There are many ways where you can share your voice, talents and time. Everyone working together makes this a great community. 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          

[email protected]

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 

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

 

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Our Dance Around the World was a wonderful celebration of the diversity that makes Fort Hunt such a wonderful learning community. The pride you see in the photo above with our families from Ethiopia was felt throughout the entire event. Thank you to our PTA and all the presenters for sharing their time and efforts.

News from the Fox Den February 14, 2025 A Message from Ms. Consolla

The groundhog warned us: Winter is not over, even though we might be wishing it away.  Thank you to all the families who rearranged schedules to ensure students arrived home safely on Tuesday during the early release.  We happy to share that all staff and students were able to get home safely before road conditions became unsafe. Thank you for also continuing to send your children to school on days that are impacted by changes in schedule.  Regular attendance, even on short days, makes a big difference in your child's learning.

On Thursday morning, I greeted students coming back from the snow day on Wednesday.  I asked them how they enjoyed their snow day, and student after student shared mixed feelings about the day.  While the snow was fun, most students shared that they missed school and were ready to be with their friends and teachers.

This coming Monday is a holiday, and the building will be closed for staff and students. We are crossing fingers that the weather will cooperate, and we will have four full days of learning next week. We are all hopeful and excited for a regular routine. 

As always, thank you for your partnership with us in your child's education at Fort Hunt.

Jean

Jean Consolla, Principal

[email protected]

Presidents Day Holiday: Monday, February 17

School will be closed for all staff & students on Monday, February 17 for Presidents Day. If you've never been up the road to visit George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, this is a good day to do so. Free admission is available to early arrivals.

FCPS 2025-26 Budget The Budget Breakdown

More than 85% of the budget is dedicated to instruction and reflects the needs of our community’s young people in response to the changing world around us. Budget priorities include providing competitive compensation for all employees, including a 7% salary increase for all staff. The majority of the budget increase is dedicated to that proposed 7% pay increase.  

Our families want their children in high-quality schools with the best teachers who provide rigorous academic experiences. We must provide competitive compensation to attract and retain our outstanding educators, administrators, and other school-based and operational staff dedicated to the success of our students. 

The proposed 7% salary increase would likely move FCPS to the highest starting salary for teachers with a master's degree among our neighboring counties and greatly improve our recruitment efforts amidst an ongoing teacher shortage. Visit the Budget webpage for more information. 

The Budget Process

The Fairfax County School Board discussed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget at their work session on February 4. They discussed details regarding student enrollment and investments in students requiring additional support, market comparison data for surrounding school divisions, and an update on progress toward achieving the Baldrige Award for Performance Excellence. Baldrige is a framework used to assess and improve organizational performance across various sectors, including education. 

The School Board also held a public hearing on the FY 2026 Proposed Budget on Tuesday, February 4, where they invited the community to share their feedback on the budget.

On Tuesday, February 18, the Fairfax County executive will present the county’s Advertised Budget, and the Fairfax County School Board will hold a work session on the FCPS FY 2026 Proposed Budget. View FCPS’ Budget Development Calendar.

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day during Eid between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day.Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

Learn More About How Your Child Feels at School

The Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3-12 in March. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop the skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. This gives students a way to share how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who do not have a ParentVUE account. For more information, including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Save the Date: Kindergarten Orientation Wed, April 2 4pm

If you have a child who will be turning 5 by September 30, please join us on Wednesday, April 2 at 4pm to learn about our kindergarten program and next steps for registration. This event is for both the parent and the rising kindergarten student. Please share with neighbors. 

A New Way to Check the Lost & Found

Our 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. 

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 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, February 17 | Presidents Day: No school for students & staff

Friday, February 21 | Grade 3 Field Trip to the Kennedy Center

Friday, February 21 | Spelling Bee 5pm Grades 1-2 & 7pm Grades 3-6

Monday, March 10 | 3-hour Early Release at 12:40pm

Friday, March 28 | End of Quarter 3

Monday, March 31 | School closed for all staff & students Eid-al-Fitr holiday

Wednesday, April 2 | Kindergarten Orientation 4pm

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 at their amazing community events! There are many ways where you can share your voice, talents and time. Everyone working together makes this a great community. 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          

[email protected]

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 

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

 

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

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Check out our enthusiastic square dancers in PE this week! Speaking of dancing...please join us at the annual Dance Around the World on Thursday evening at 6pm. Come celebrate our global community at Fort Hunt! See more information below about how you can volunteer to help out. 

News from the Fox Den February 7, 2025 A Message from Ms. Consolla

This Wednesday our PTA is hosting guest speakers on a topic that impacts many of us: anxiety in our children. I invite all families to join in this Zoom meeting on Wednesday evening at 6:30pm. Two professors/counselors from George Mason University will share how to recognize anxious behaviors and support your child. Look for a Zoom link emailed from the PTA. 

If you still have not let us know your child's dismissal plans for our Early Release Monday on February 10th, there is still time. Please fill out this quick survey for each child in your family at Fort Hunt.

Finally, I invite all parents to be engaged in the FCPS budget process. Below is information about dates to provide input as well as links to documents.  

As always, thank you for your partnership with us in your child's education at Fort Hunt.

Jean

Jean Consolla, Principal

[email protected]

Monday, February 10: Dismissal at 12:40pm  Please fill out the survey!

We will have another 3-hour early dismissal day so that teachers can complete the state-mandated literacy trainings. Since it's been a few months, we need parents to complete this survey for each child at Fort Hunt. Thank you!

Valentines Day at Fort Hunt

Our SCA is sponsoring a Spirit Day on Friday, February 14: Show your love for Fort Hunt by wearing red, pink, white and/or something with hearts. If students choose to pass out Valentines, please make sure they have enough for the entire class. Teachers will set aside a couple of minutes at the end of class to distribute. 

Presidents Day Holiday: Monday, February 17

School will be closed for all staff & students on Monday, February 17 for Presidents Day. If you've never been up the road to visit George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, this is a good day to do so. Free admission is available to early arrivals.

FCPS 2025-26 Budget The Budget Breakdown

More than 85% of the budget is dedicated to instruction and reflects the needs of our community’s young people in response to the changing world around us. Budget priorities include providing competitive compensation for all employees, including a 7% salary increase for all staff. The majority of the budget increase is dedicated to that proposed 7% pay increase.  

Our families want their children in high-quality schools with the best teachers who provide rigorous academic experiences. We must provide competitive compensation to attract and retain our outstanding educators, administrators, and other school-based and operational staff dedicated to the success of our students. 

The proposed 7% salary increase would likely move FCPS to the highest starting salary for teachers with a master's degree among our neighboring counties and greatly improve our recruitment efforts amidst an ongoing teacher shortage. Visit the Budget webpage for more information. 

The Budget Process

The Fairfax County School Board discussed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget at their work session on February 4. They discussed details regarding student enrollment and investments in students requiring additional support, market comparison data for surrounding school divisions, and an update on progress toward achieving the Baldrige Award for Performance Excellence. Baldrige is a framework used to assess and improve organizational performance across various sectors, including education. 

The School Board also held a public hearing on the FY 2026 Proposed Budget on Tuesday, February 4, where they invited the community to share their feedback on the budget.

On Tuesday, February 18, the Fairfax County executive will present the county’s Advertised Budget, and the Fairfax County School Board will hold a work session on the FCPS FY 2026 Proposed Budget. View FCPS’ Budget Development Calendar.

A New Way to Check the Lost & Found

Our 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. 

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 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, February 10 | 3-hour Early Release. Dismissal at 12:40pm

Wednesday, February 12 | PTA General Meeting on Zoom 6:30pm

Thursday, February 13| Dance Around the World: 6pm in the gym

Friday, February 14 | Spirit Day: Wear red, white, pink and/or hearts

Monday, February 17 | Presidents Day: No school for students & staff

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 at their amazing community events! There are many ways where you can share your voice, talents and time. Everyone working together makes this a great community. 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          

[email protected]

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 

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

 

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

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

To read this newsletter in other languages, please click on the link below. 

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Here are some of our Grade 2 students engaging in a Jacob's Ladder lesson with Ms. Lynch.

News from the Fox Den January 31, 2025 A Message from Ms. Consolla

This past week has been a busy one. We've finished up most of our iReady and VALLSS testing. We're seeing excellent progress in all areas. Next week families will receive their child's second quarter progress report. As always, please reach out to your child's teacher with any questions. 

If you are able to stop by the library on Wednesday morning at 9am, I'd love to share some of that progress we're seeing and hear what's on your mind at our Principal's Coffee. 

Finally, please take a moment to let us know your child's dismissal plans for our next Early Release Monday on February 10th. Please fill out this quick survey for each child in your family at Fort Hunt. 

As always, thank you for your partnership with us in your child's education at Fort Hunt.

Jean

Jean Consolla, Principal

[email protected]

Principal's Coffee: Wed, February 5 9:00-9:45am

I❤️Fort Hunt! is the theme of our first coffee with Ms. Consolla. Stop by the library on Wednesday, February 5 to hear updates about all the wonderful things happening at school, share questions and connect with other families. (And enjoy some sweet treats!)

Monday, February 10-Dismissal at 12:40pm  Please fill out the survey!

We will have another 3-hour early dismissal day so that teachers can complete the state-mandated literacy trainings. Since it's been a few months, we need parents to complete this survey for each child at Fort Hunt. Thank you!

SR&R and Cell Phone Policy Survey

All FCPS families and middle and high school students have received an invitation to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available through Monday, February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!

BINGO Night was another great success! Thank you to our Grade 6 team of teachers and families that made this a night of fun for all!

🧥 Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter 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 & Found

Our 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. 

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 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

Tuesday, February 4 | Progress Reports available in ParentVUE (paper copy goes home on Wednesday)

Wednesday, February 5 | Principals Coffee 9:00am library

Monday, February 10 | 3-hour Early Release. Dismissal at 12:30pm

Thursday, February 13| Dance Around the World 6pm in the gym

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          

[email protected]

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 

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

 

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

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

To read this newsletter in other languages, please click on the link below. 

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Our fourth graders are getting ready to start a writing piece and working on their planning steps.

News from the Fox Den January 24, 2025 A Message from Ms. Consolla

It seems we are finally moving out of our intense cold snap. After a week of frigid mornings, temperatures are forecasted to ease a little in the upcoming week.  At Fort Hunt, we adjusted our schedules on delayed opening days to prioritize core academic blocks and keep the pace of instruction moving forward. Thank you for continuing to make sure your children are in school on these delay days to ensure they are are staying on track with their peers.  

Next week will mark the end of the second quarter of the 2025-26 school year, and we will officially be half way through the school year.  Students will dismiss at their regular time on Tuesday, January 28 and Wednesday, January 29 will be a holiday for students while teachers complete progress reports.  We will reopen on time on Thursday, January 30 to begin the 3rd quarter. 

As always, thank you for your partnership with us in your child's education at Fort Hunt.

Jean

Jean Consolla, Principal

[email protected]

No School on Wednesday

Please note that school will be closed for students on Wednesday, January 29th for a teacher workday. It's a day off in the middle of the week which might catch families off guard. This day is set aside for teachers to complete progress reports for second quarter which ends on Tuesday.

Principal's Coffee: Wed, February 5 9:00-9:45am

I❤️Fort Hunt! is the theme of our first coffee with Ms. Consolla. Stop by the library on Wednesday, February 5 to hear updates about all the wonderful things happening at school, share questions and connect with other families. (And enjoy some sweet treats!)

Monday, February 10-Dismissal at 12:30pm

Next month, we will have another 3-hour early dismissal day so that teachers can complete the state-mandated literacy trainings. Since it's been a few months, we will do another quick survey to find out your child's afterschool plan for that day.

📈 Virginia’s Student Assessment Summary for Families

This month, families of students who took any Standards of Learning (SOL) test between school years 2015-16 and 2023-24 will receive a Student Assessment Summary Report. The report shows a student’s state percentile ranking for each test. This allows families to see how their child ranked compared to all Virginia students who took the same test that year. 

Reports are available now in SIS ParentVUE Documents. They will be distributed by schools this month to students whose families do not have ParentVUE access. Learn how to access ParentVUE. 

The report is intended to help families reflect on how their child performed across all tested subjects over the years. Our schools and staff are committed to working with families to support every student to succeed at their highest potential. Learn more about student assessments in FCPS.

🧥 Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter 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 & Found

Our 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. 

Dual Language Immersion Lottery: Information meeting this coming Monday

Registration 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 Virtually

The 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:

• 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 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, 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 

Tuesday, February 4 | Progress Reports available in ParentVUE (paper copy goes home on Wednesday)

Wednesday, February 5 | Principals Coffee 9:00am library

Monday, February 10 | 3-hour Early Release. Dismissal at 12:30pm

Thursday, February 13| Dance Around the World 6pm in the gym

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          

[email protected]

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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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. Consolla

This 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

[email protected]

Upcoming Holidays

Next 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 Activities

Winter 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 & Found

Our 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-12

FCPS 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 Lottery

Registration 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 Virtually

The 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 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, 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 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          

[email protected]

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 

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

 

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

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

To read this newsletter in other languages, please click on the link below. 

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After four snow days, we were ready to get back to Fort Hunt to see friends and get back into learning! 

News from the Fox Den January 10, 2025 A Message from Ms. Consolla

We were so happy to welcome your children back to Fort Hunt! Our custodial team worked tirelessly over the last few days to ensure that our staff, students, and families could access the school safely.  With many hours of shoveling, salting, and sweeping, we were ready!  We are so grateful to them, and to our entire community for their patience.

January will mark the final weeks of the second quarter of school.  We are nearly halfway through the year already!  Daily attendance will continue to be important, especially with the changes in weather and schedules.  Please continue to plan vacations and trips during schedule FCPS holidays so that we can ensure your children are learning every day we are here.

As always, thank you for your partnership with us in your child's education at Fort Hunt.

Jean

Jean Consolla, Principal

[email protected]

Upcoming Holidays

Next 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. 

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost for all FCPS Students K-12

FCPS 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. 

Midyear Assessments

As we near the halfway point in the school year, we will doing some assessments with students in January to see their progress and make adjustments. Students in Grades 1-6 will be taking the reading & math iReady assessment in January. Our multi-lingual learners will be assessed in their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills through the WIDA test. And our primary grade students will have a midpoint assessment in language arts using the VALLSS. We'll share more information as we receive it. 

All families of current Grade 6 students are invited to this electives fair. Between January 20-February 7, the Sandburg counselors will be visiting Fort Hunt to review course offerings and provide academic advising. They will be working closely with our school counselor, Ms. McLenithan, to support families with any questions they might have about this transition to middle school.

Dual Language Immersion Lottery

Registration 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.

Family Event: Youth Night Basketball at West Potomac HS

On Thursday, January 16th, our local high school is holding a Youth Night. Watch the girls basketball teams play, have fun and win prizes including basket raffles and 50/50. Games at 4:30pm (freshman), 5:45pm (jv) and 7:30pm (varsity). Students enter free with a paying adult. 

Boundary Change Meetings: Attend Virtually

The 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:

• Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m. 

• 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 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, January 16 | Sandburg Middle School Electives Fair 6:00-7:30pm

Monday, January 20 | School closed for MLK Jr Holiday

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

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          

[email protected]

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 

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

 

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

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

To read this newsletter in other languages, please click on the link below. 

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We're ready at Fort Hunt for a year filled with creativity, friendship and pushing ourselves to reach new heights. Happy New Year 2025!

News from the Fox Den January 3, 2025 A Message from Ms. Consolla

Happy New Year to everyone in the Fort Hunt community! I hope that you and your family found time to connect with loved ones. Our custodial team was busy over the break with deep cleaning and preparing for the return of students this coming Monday.

As I write this, that snowflake icon keeps peeking in and out on my weather app. We know that the weather in this area can change rapidly, so please stay tuned for all weather alerts from FCPS. When a 2-hour delayed opening is announced, students may begin arriving no earlier than 10:30am. Please do not drop off students before that as there is no supervision.

After hearing from some parents that they preferred to hear about when their child might not be meeting expectations sooner than the quarterly progress report, I worked with teachers to develop a way to communicate that information. On Monday, some families will receive an email from teachers indicating any areas--academic, specials, citizenship & work habits--where the student may not be meeting expectations at this time. Included will be information about ways your child is being supported at school and how to contact the teacher for more information. 

As always, thank you for your partnership with us in your child's education at Fort Hunt.

Jean

Jean Consolla, Principal

[email protected]

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! 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. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Midyear Assessments

As we near the halfway point in the school year, we will doing some assessments with students in January to see their progress and make adjustments. Students in Grades 1-6 will be taking the math iReady assessment in January. Our multi-lingual learners will be assessed in their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills through the WIDA test. And our primary grade students will have a midpoint assessment in language arts using the VALLSS. We'll share more information as we receive it. 

All families of current Grade 6 students are invited to this electives fair. Between January 20-February 7, the Sandburg counselors will be visiting Fort Hunt to review course offerings and provide academic advising. They will be working closely with our school counselor, Ms. McLenithan, to support families with any questions they might have about this transition to middle school.

Dual Language Immersion Lottery

Registration 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 Virtually

The 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:

• Friday, January 10, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. 

• Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m. 

• 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 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

School re-opens on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 8:30am.

Thursday, January 16 | Sandburg Middle School Electives Fair 6:00-7:30pm

Monday, January 20 | School closed for MLK Jr Holiday

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

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          

[email protected]

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 

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

 

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

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Throughout Fort Hunt, we were ending the year on a strong academic note. Here are some first graders this week focusing on forming groups of tens and counting collections by tens. Using flexible counting strategies for quantities up to 120 is one of the math standards for Grade 1.

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

As we wrap up 2024 at Fort Hunt, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support these past few months. I am incredibly proud of the progress our students have made. They have shown dedication, perseverance, and a love of learning that inspires us all! We are excited to see what they will accomplish when we come back in January.

I couldn't be more proud to work alongside such talented teachers. Our staff is committed to providing our students with a high-quality education that prepares them for success throughout the entirety of their educational experience and beyond. Knowing how hard they work, I've directed them to step away from emails these next two weeks as they rest and recharge with friends and families. 

The Fox Den News will return just before the return to school. Until then, on behalf of the entire Fort Hunt staff, best wishes to everyone for a safe and restful winter break. As always, thank you for your partnership with us at Fort Hunt.

Jean

Jean Consolla, Principal

[email protected]

Schedule for Winter Break

The Fort Hunt main office will be closed during the winter break. Any messages will be returned with school reopens on Monday, January 6, 2025.  We hope you have a wonderful break and a very happy new year!

⛄Student and Family Assistance During Break

Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

All families of current Grade 6 students are invited to this electives fair. Between January 20-February 7, the Sandburg counselors will be visiting Fort Hunt to review course offerings and provide academic advising. They will be working closely with our school counselor, Ms. McLenithan, to support families with any questions they might have about this transition to middle school.

Dual Language Immersion Lottery

Registration 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.

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 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

Winter Break | December 23 through January 5. Our office will be closed.

School re-opens on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 8:30am.

Thursday, January 16 | Sandburg Middle School Electives Fair 6:00-7:30pm

Monday, January 20 | School closed for MLK Jr Holiday

Wednesday, January 29 | Teacher Workday. NO school for students

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          

[email protected]

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 

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

 

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Congratulations to our band, strings and chorus students and staff for a wonderful Winter Concert. On Tuesday, they performed for the entire school in the morning and for families in the evening. 

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

Thank you to our PTA who made our first Holiday Craft Market a success. Over 400 visitors came to enjoy pancakes & hot chocolate, donate to our winter clothing drive, listen to singers from West Potomac HS and of course, shop for amazing crafts made by students, staff, parents and neighbors. The creativity of this community is truly impressive. 

Our teachers will be finishing the last week of instruction in 2024 on a strong note. Grades 4-6 will be teaching the Family Life Education lessons while all grade levels are finishing up Unit 3 in language arts. One of the features of our new Benchmark curriculum is that all units in Grades K-6 are aligned so that everyone has the same lens through which they are learning about reading and writing. Unit 3 has been focused on government while the next unit beginning in January will be about point of view and perspectives. 

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

Jean

Jean Consolla, Principal

[email protected]

Spirit Week is Here!

Monday, Dec 16: Crazy Mismatch Day

Tuesday, Dec 17: Stripes Day

Wednesday, Dec 18: Favorite Sports Team Day

Thursday, Dec 19: Snow White-Out Day (wear as much white as possible)

Friday, Dec 20: Pajama Day (must wear shoes)

Gifts for Teachers 

During December, some families like to give a gift to teachers but might not have time to shop. Our PTA has set up an easy way to contribute to grade level & specialists accounts. When you click this link, you can choose an amount. The following page will allow you to designate where the gift will go. Simply repeat the process to contribute to multiple grade levels. The PTA is asking that all contributions be made by Sunday, December 15th. 

Advanced Academics Screening Deadline on Sunday, December 15

Families with students in grades 2-6 that may be interested in referring their child for full-time advanced academic services for the 2024-25 school year should email a referral by the deadline of 11:59pm Sunday, December 15, 2024 to Preshion Lynch ([email protected])

I know that parents have the option to submit up to two work samples. Can I ask my child's teacher for samples?

No. Any work sample that is completed at school has to be designated as a school sample for the central screening committee. Please do not contact classroom teachers for wok samples. If a parent/guardian chooses to submit work samples, then those samples should have been completed outside of school. Fort Hunt staff will review a collection of work for each student and contribute a minimum of four pages of work samples to the referral packet. Again, parents have the option of submitting two pages of work samples.

Where can I get more information?

For more information on full-time AAP and the continuum of services, please refer to the AAP website: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs

Referral forms and the optional parent questionnaire may be found through this link: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academic-programs-aap/forms-advanced-academic-program-aap

Eligibility decisions will be emailed to families in early April. 

If you have any questions about screening and the continuum of services, please contact Preshion Lynch, our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, at [email protected]

Lights! Camera! Action! Our live news show debuted this Wednesday, and the reviews are very positive: "It was pretty cool," said one fifth grader. Our news crew writes, anchors and runs camera operations with support from Ms. Wise and Ms. Von Kolnitz. More features will be added as the year progresses.

I'm Lost! I Want to be Found!

Our Lost & Found, located just inside the cafeteria, is overflowing. If your child is missing a jacket, sweatshirt or hoodie, it's probably hanging (out) in our cafeteria with some water bottles and lunch boxes. Please prompt your child to stop by if they're missing something.

All families of current Grade 6 students are invited to this electives fair. Between January 20-February 7, the Sandburg counselors will be visiting Fort Hunt to review course offerings and provide academic advising. They will be working closely with our school counselor, Ms. McLenithan, to support families with any questions they might have about this transition to middle school.

⛄Student and Family Assistance During Break

Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

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 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

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

Winter Break | December 23 through January 5. Our office will be closed.

School re-opens on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 8:30am.

Thursday, January 16 | Sandburg Middle School Electives Fair 6:00-7:30pm

Monday, January 20 | School closed for MLK Jr Holiday

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          

[email protected]

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 

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

 

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

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Some of our kindergartners are learning about different shapes while learning to speak Spanish. 

News from the Fox Den December 6, 2024 A Message from Ms. Consolla

I can't believe that December is already here!  There are only two more weeks left until the winter break, and they will be packed with lots of learning and fun. Many units will finish up in these next two weeks.  Thank you in advance for reserving time for trips and time off for the break to ensure your children have access to this learning.

Last month, one of our school board members, Mateo Dunne, met with our PTA to share information about FCPS boundary review process.  This is a big process that involves hearing from all stakeholders about how we proceed to ensure efficient and equitable access to facilities and programs across our division.  There are many opportunities for parents to learn more and to share feedback including this Monday, December 9 at Mount Vernon HS at 6:30pm. I encourage all families to stay engaged in this process.

This week I had a sneak peek of the young crafters preparing their booths for the first ever Holiday Market and was quite impressed. If you have a moment, please stop by school next Saturday morning. More details are below. 

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

Jean

Jean Consolla, Principal

[email protected]

Congratulations to our Fort Hunt Super Stars!

Recently we asked staff and community members to submit nominations for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards. The following staff members were selected to move to the pyramid level and compete against the winners from other schools in the West Potomac pyramid. Thank you to all for your kind words for all the staff members nominated. 

Outstanding Operational Employee – Rosa Dobarco, Student Information Asst
Outstanding Leader – Patty Settel, Assistant Principal

Outstanding New Teacher – Bill Hurd, Grade 4 

Outstanding Teacher – Preshion Lynch, Advanced Academics Resource 

Outstanding Professional Employee – Jenny Baker, School Social Worker

Winter Concert on Tuesday

On Tuesday, December 10, we will hold our Winter Music Concert featuring our chorus and advanced band & strings students. Chorus students should report at 5pm. Band & strings students should report at 5:30pm.

The concert will begin at 6:00pm in the gym.  

Advanced Academics Screening Deadline on Sunday, December 15

Families with students in grades 2-6 that may be interested in referring their child for full-time advanced academic services for the 2024-25 school year should email a referral by the deadline of 11:59pm Sunday, December 15, 2024 to Preshion Lynch ([email protected])

I know that parents have the option to submit up to two work samples. Can I ask my child's teacher for samples?

No. Any work sample that is completed at school has to be designated as a school sample for the central screening committee. Please do not contact classroom teachers for wok samples. If a parent/guardian chooses to submit work samples, then those samples should have been completed outside of school. Fort Hunt staff will review a collection of work for each student and contribute a minimum of four pages of work samples to the referral packet. Again, parents have the option of submitting two pages of work samples.

Where can I get more information?

For more information on full-time AAP and the continuum of services, please refer to the AAP website: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs

Referral forms and the optional parent questionnaire may be found through this link: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academic-programs-aap/forms-advanced-academic-program-aap

Eligibility decisions will be emailed to families in early April. 

If you have any questions about screening and the continuum of services, please contact Preshion Lynch, our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, at [email protected]

School Boundary Review on Monday

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.

I'm Lost! I Want to be Found!

Our Lost & Found, located just inside the cafeteria, is overflowing. If your child is missing a jacket, sweatshirt or hoodie, it's probably hanging (out) in our cafeteria with some water bottles and lunch boxes. Please prompt your child to stop by if they're missing something.

Grade 6 will also be hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast at the Holiday Market. For more information about the market and how to order a plate for the breakfast, visit the PTA website.

⏰ Update on Potential Changes to Middle School Start Times

At Tuesday’s School Board work session, staff from Prismatic Services, Inc., presented options for adjusting start times at FCPS middle schools. As a reminder, Prismatic is charged with developing an action plan to help the School Board reach its goal of starting middle school at or after 8 a.m.

The presentation includes five options for adjusting middle school start times based on the consultant’s analysis from community forums, surveys, and interviews with staff, parents, associations, and other groups. The School Board will provide next steps to the superintendent.

Watch a video of the work session. Visit the Middle School Start Times webpage for more information on the project.

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

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. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

If there is a two-delay, what time can I drop off my child at Fort Hunt?

The earliest drop-off is 10:30am. There is no supervision before this time, and no student should be dropped off or arrive at school before 10:30am. 

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Spirit Week is Coming December 16-20

Our SCA is sponsoring its first Spirit Week. Here's a peek at the different themes for each day:

Monday, Dec 16: Crazy Mismatch Day

Tuesday, Dec 17: Stripes Day

Wednesday, Dec 18: Favorite Sports Team Day

Thursday, Dec 19: Snow White-Out Day (wear as much white as possible)

Friday, Dec 20: Pajama Day (must wear shoes)

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 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

Tues, December 10 | Winter Music Concert at 6pm for Chorus, Advanced Band & Strings students at 6pm in our gym.

Saturday, December 14 | Holiday Craft Marketplace & Pancake Breakfast 9-11am

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

December 16-20: Spirit Week

Winter Break: December 23 through January 5

School re-opens on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 8:30am.

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          

[email protected]

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 

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

 

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

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To read this newsletter in other languages, please click on the link below. 

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Snowballs were flying during PE class this week as students attempted to knock down the pins. Speaking of snow...for more information about how FCPS communicates decisions about winter delays & closings, see the article below.

News from the Fox Den November 29, 2024 A Message from Ms. Consolla

I hope you are enjoying a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and weekend.  We will return to school on Monday, December 2 ready to continue with our learning together.  As the holiday season continues, please plan to make sure your children are in school every day that they are not sick. We will be learning new content daily and want to make sure your children have the benefit of these experiences each day.

December can be both joyous and stressful for some families. There are many events and traditions to juggle while still making sure you are taking care of your daily needs. Should your family need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to Jenny Baker, our school social worker. She has extensive knowledge about resources in our community that can help. 

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

Jean

Jean Consolla, Principal

[email protected]

Picture Re-Takes on Wednesday

There will be a make-up Picture Day on the morning of Wednesday, December 4 for those that were absent on the October date. If you are requesting a re-take, your child must bring the pre-ordered original picture packet you received to turn in. If you didn't pre-order pictures, there is nothing to turn in. 

To order pictures, please go to www.mylifetouch.com and enter your student’s ID OR the Picture Day ID: EVTP99KKR

Pictures will be sent home once we receive them at school.

Advanced Academics Screening Deadline

Families with students in grades 2-6 that may be interested in referring their child for full-time advanced academic services for the 2024-25 school year should complete a referral by the deadline of 11:59pm Sunday, December 15, 2024.  

For more information on full-time AAP and the continuum of services, please refer to the AAP website: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs

Referral forms and the optional parent questionnaire may be found through this link: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academic-programs-aap/forms-advanced-academic-program-aap

 What are full time advanced academic services?

• In grades 3-8, some advanced learners need a full-time advanced academic program with rigorous, differentiated instruction in all four core content areas (Language Arts, mathematics, social studies, and science). These students are clustered on a full-time basis.

• All decisions regarding full-time placement in Full-Time AAP program are made through a central screening committee of educators from across FCPS. Full-Time services continue through Grade 8, and students do not need to be evaluated each year. 

Eligibility decisions will be emailed to families in early April. 

If you have any questions about screening and the continuum of services please contact Preshion Lynch, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher at [email protected].

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.

Literacy Resources for Families Webpage

A new Literacy Resources for Families webpage has been published to the external web 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.

The deadline to register for a booth is next Friday, December 6.

Grade 6 will also be hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast at the Holiday Market. For more information about the market and how to order a plate for the breakfast, visit the PTA website.

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

We actually saw snowflakes last Friday which mean winter weather is HERE! 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. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

If there is a two-delay, what time can I drop off my child at Fort Hunt?

The earliest drop-off is 10:30am. There is no supervision before this time, and no student should be dropped off or arrive at school before this time. 

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

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

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

Register Here

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 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

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

Tues, December 10 | Winter Music Concert at 6pm for Advanced Band & Strings students at 6pm in our gym.

Saturday, December 14 | Holiday Craft Marketplace & Pancake Breakfast 9-11am

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

Winter Break: December 23 through January 5

School re-opens on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 8:30am.

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          

[email protected]

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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On behalf of our entire Fort Hunt staff, we wish everyone a safe and restful Thanksgiving break beginning next Wednesday. We are so thankful to work alongside such amazing students each day and to watch them grow.

News from the Fox Den November 22, 2024 A Message from Ms. Consolla

Next week is a holiday for staff and students from Wednesday, November 27- 29.  Monday and Tuesday are full days of learning for our students, and we are excited to welcome them!  Some grade levels are finishing up units in math and taking their unit assessments before they begin new learning right after the break.  Please be sure that you are sending your children to school every day, unless they are sick, so they can benefit from the great learning happening every day.

The holiday season can be both joyous and stressful for families.  There are many events and traditions to juggle while still making sure you are taking care of your daily needs. Should your family need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to Jenny Baker, our school social worker. She has extensive knowledge about resources in our community that can help.

I will be joining my family over the break to give thanks, and will be counting this community as one of many blessings.  I'm so grateful for the opportunity to lead this amazing staff and to serve you and your children.  I hope that you enjoy a safe and warm holiday. 

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

Jean

Jean Consolla, Principal

[email protected]

Thanksgiving Break

We will have a full day of school on Monday and Tuesday next week. Schoolwide attendance factors into our school accreditation, so we appreciate seeing our students at Fort Hunt each day. The office will be closed Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. We will see everyone back at school on Monday, December 2 at 8:45am.

Picture Day-December 4

There will be a make-up Picture Day on the morning of Wednesday, December 4. If you missed the picture or are requesting a re-take, please complete the form sent home in the Wednesday folder. Our Office Team can assist with any questions.

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.

Literacy Resources for Families Webpage

A new Literacy Resources for Families webpage has been published to the external web 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.

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

We actually saw snowflakes on Friday which mean winter weather is HERE! 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. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact us. 

Register for ParentVUELearn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

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.

Register Here

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 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

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

Tues, December 10 | Winter Music Concert at 6pm for Advanced Band & Strings students at 6pm in our gym.

Saturday, December 14 | Holiday Craft Marketplace & Pancake Breakfast 9-11am

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          

[email protected]

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 

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

 

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

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Foxes were on the run this weekend! Here are some primary grade students warming up. Thank you to all the families who made the annual Fox Trot Run a success. Check out our Instagram @FortHuntES for more pictures.

News from the Fox Den November 15, 2024 A Message from Ms. Consolla

This past week, parents received their child's first quarter progress report. Because of our new reading & writing curriculum, the grades might look different than in years past. Now all standards are covered each quarter. However, students are not expected to master all of their grade-level standards until later in the year. By monitoring grades in each standard the whole school year, you can get a clearer picture of areas where they need to grow most, as well as their overall progress in literacy. If you haven't done so already, please take a look at the FCPS guidelines for elementary grading.

Parents can find a wealth of resources about our literacy instruction, assessments and supports at home here. Haley Witt, our literacy specialist here at Fort Hunt, is available to connect with you about specific questions you might have. 

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

Jean

Jean Consolla, Principal

[email protected]

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.

Register Here

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          

[email protected]

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 

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

 

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

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

To read this newsletter in other languages, please click on the link below. 

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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

[email protected]

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

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 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.

Outstanding Teacher  

Eligibility: Has more than 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 Leader  

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

Outstanding Professional Employee  

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

Outstanding Operational Employee

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.

Register online here

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

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.

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

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          

[email protected]

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 

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

 

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