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February 5th, 2026
Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,
Even though we had a week of delays, it was great to have students back in school!
First, I want to extend my sincere appreciation to the Flint Hill custodial team. Ms. Duenas, Ms. Lainez Cruz, Ms. Villatoro and Mr. Marelino-Cabrera did a fantastic job ensuring that our building was ready for students to return. Additionally, community volunteers who cleared sidewalks, bus stops, paths to school and the track made a huge contribution toward our ability to resume school operations. Thanks to their hard work, FHES students have access to outdoor spaces including the blacktop and track for outdoor recess. As thawing allows, we will continue to clear and open other spaces for outdoor activities.
Science Night is back on! Join us in the gym on Tuesday, February 10th for a fun evening of science, experiments and experiences. All the fun begins at 5:30 pm. More details below.
Flint Hill students shined on stage at the Madison Choral Pyramid Concert on Tuesday night! Singers from Madison, Thoreau, Cunningham Park, Louise Archer, Marshall Road, Vienna, Wolftrap and Flint Hill came together to sing and share their talents. Mrs. D'Alelio and Ms. Golomb led 27 FHES students (the most in the pyramid) in rehearsals and preparations for the big show. Bravo!
Be sure to see the flyers below for upcoming events, calendar updates and FHES opportunities.
Kindly,
Mr. Montaquila, Principal
Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal
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Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Friday, February 20.
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From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
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Our kindergarten open house is being held on Wednesday, April 22nd at 1:45 pm to give parents of students entering school in August an opportunity to learn more about kindergarten at our school.
We recognize that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten.
There’s also an easy-to-follow five-step process outlined for registering your child for kindergarten. Register your child today! Contact our registrar, Mrs. Eason, at SAEason@fcps.edu or 703-242-6100 with any questions.
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Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS.
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, the new FCPS mobile app, 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 emergency child care 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 that 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. View the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather. Classes will continue to have outdoor recess most days during the winter as conditions allow.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health.
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Mark your calendars for FHES Science Night on February 10th!
This exciting evening will feature student-created science displays, a live demonstration by Emily Calandrelli (The Space Gal), and a chance for students to write a postcard that will travel into space.
Whether your child wants to demonstrate their own science project (sign up here!) or come explore, Science Night promises something for everyone.
Please see the information below! We hope to see you there!
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February 28 at 6PM at SkateQuest
Lace up your ice skates and join us for Skate Night on Saturday, February 28 at 6:00 PM at SkateQuest in Reston! It’s just $8 per person, and that includes skate rental. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Bring your friends, bring your energy, and get ready for a fun night on the rink! More details coming soon!
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Thursday, February 12 from 6 to 8PM
Calling all moms! Take a night off and join us for a Moms' Night Out at Lazy Dog!
Enjoy great food, good company, and 15% of sales will go toward our school!
When: March 21 from 7 to 10PM
Where: Jammin' Java
Get ready for a parents-only Silent Auction night on Saturday, March 21, filled with drinks, food, dancing, and live music at Jammin' Java. It’s shaping up to be a fun, festive night out while supporting our school community.
To make this event a success, we’ll need help from our amazing parents with securing silent auction items, day-of support, and organizing donations as they come in. In addition, each class will be creating a themed basket for parents to bid on, so please keep an eye out for more information from your room parents soon.
More details to come, but please save the date and reach out to Amy Zheng at fundraising@fhespta.org if you are able to volunteer or sign up below!
Volunteer Here!
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Please remind your student that cell phones and personal devices (AirPods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell). Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool.
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school. Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including consequences for cell phone policy violations and exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call our front office at 703-242-6100.
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For the last couple of years, we have asked the community to upload photos to add to our Yearbook. We received LOTS of submissions! While we can’t use every photo in the yearbook, we would love to offer the opportunity for our families to submit photos again. Our yearbook theme this year is “Our Shared Home”.
Please upload images to our Yearbook Snap. Access Code: flinthill25 In order to collect photos, we ask that they are either camera images or cell phone photos without the Live feature attached. If you upload photos and the ending is .HEIC instead of .JPG we are unable to use them in the yearbook. We look forward to seeing everyone’s photo in the yearbook this year.
Remember to Pre-Order your Yearbook! You wouldn’t want to miss out.
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- February 5th - Jr. Spelling Bee
- February 10th - Science Night
- February 12th - Sr. Spelling Bee
- February 16th - Presidents' Day
- February 17th - Teacher Workday
- February 19th - PTA Meeting - 6:00 pm
- February 18th - 3-Hour Early Release
- February 28th - PTA Skate Night
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Limited early release days for elementary schools will shift to Wednesdays for the 2025-26 school year.
Three-hour early release days for our school will include:
- February 18
- March 18
- April 22
- May 13
Read more about early release Wednesdays on the FCPS website.
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You may wish to read FCPS messages in a language other than English. There are several ways you can receive or view our communications in a different language.
FCPS This Week is distributed in other languages to parents/guardians who have filled out the Home Language Survey form and selected a language supported by FCPS as their preferred language for communication. Home Language Survey forms are available in the following languages: Amharic | Arabic (العربية) | Chinese (中文) | Farsi (فارسی) | Korean (한국어) | Spanish (español) | Urdu (اردو) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).
Learn more about other communications that are translated.
Paperless Opt-Outs Available!
As a part of our ongoing efforts to streamline paper processes, parents can now select a number of opt-out’s electronically via ParentVUE. Once you have signed into your ParentVUE account, simply select the “Student Info” tab and click on “Edit Information.” You will find opt-out’s listed there. Parents that do not yet have a ParentVUE account will still be able to use paper forms for notification. If you need to set up your ParentVUE account, you can create one online via the FCPS ParentVUE Registration page.
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