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October 9th, 2025
Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,
Wow! It was an exciting day at FHES. All students and classes participated in Rocket Day and it was quite a sight! Classes gathered on the kickball field to watch their classroom rockets soar into the sky. I overhead students discussing the scientific method, hypotheses, variables, chemical reactions, pressure, propulsion and much more. FHES was also visited by FCPS photographers to capture the excitement! It was a great day of hands-on learning
Mrs. Costanzo's class welcomed visitors from JMHS to be reading buddies with her class today. The high school students were eager readers, game partners and conversation partners with the students and enjoyed their time together.
Bike/Walk/Roll to School Day is back on! Tuesday, October 14th will be the rain delay/make-up day for the event. We hope you will join us by biking, walking or rolling to school next Tuesday!
Don't forget to check out the wrapping paper sale with Charleston Wrap. FHES will receive 40% of the proceeds from the sale. Wrapping paper and other items are available online from now until October 24th.
Kindly,
Mr. Montaquila, Principal
Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal
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National Walk, Bike, and Roll to School day is now on Tuesday, October 14th!
Students are encouraged to be active by walking, biking, or rolling (scooter, skateboard, rollerblades, etc.) to school.
For those that live further away, carpooling is a great way to participate and support our Get2Green Team!
Students will earn a small reward for participating in this event.
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If you were unable to join us for the AAP information meeting today, please see the message below about how and where you can access the information that was shared.
The AAP Office has recordings available on their AAP website, under the “Presentations: Learn about Advanced Academic Programs and Services” tab for families who are unable to attend today’s AAP Information Meeting. There are videos about Elementary Services (K-6) and Full-Time Screening and Identification. If you have additional questions about Advanced Academic services, please contact Stephanie Altounian, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher.
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Fall screening is available for students who are new to FCPS since January. The fall screening referral window is from the first day of school - October 15, 2025.
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Spring screening is available for any Grade 2-7 FCPS-enrolled student. The spring screening referral window is from the first day of school - December 15, 2025.
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Flint Hill Elementary has partnered with Charleston Wrap to support our school this October!
In October, orders placed with Charleston Wrap will benefit FHES. Proceeds from sales will fund student activities, programs and materials that improve the student experience for all students at FHES. FHES will receive 40% of the sales collected.
This is a great opportunity to buy holiday, birthday and celebration wrapping paper and other items to support our school.
Use the link below to register with Charleston Wrap with our school code to place orders for wrapping paper and other items. Families are welcome to share their unique link with others, as all sales will benefit FHES.
Orders can be places from October 6thuntil October 24th, 2025.
Register at www.registercw.com and use the Flint Hill Code: 30121
You will receive a personalized link to share with family and friends.
It’s time for FHES students to showcase their creativity through the National PTA Reflections Program! This year’s theme is “I Am Hopeful Because…”. Students are invited to express their ideas through the arts in one or more categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts.
We can’t wait to see the amazing talents of our FHES community! Stand by for submission details, and if you have any questions, please reach out to our Reflections Chair, Melissa Pechulis at melissa.pechulis@gmail.com.
Submissions: October 15 to November 6
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We’re over halfway there!
So far, 57% of FHES families have joined the PTA, and our goal is to reach 100%. Membership is just $25 per family, and your support makes a huge difference for our school community. Let’s get every family on board!
Click here to join the PTA!
Make sure to order before it’s too late! Purchase at https://yearbookforever.com/#
FCPS provides families with a free service that allows parents and caregivers a way to stay informed about their child's online activity on any FCPS device. Starting Sunday, October 12, all parents and guardians who have access to student records in SIS ParentVUE will be automatically enrolled to receive a weekly Lightspeed Student Online Activity Report.
This report provides a summary of the websites your child visited during the previous week and is delivered every Sunday to your email directly from Lightspeed, our internet content filter.
Each weekly report also includes a link to register for the Lightspeed Parent Portal, which provides more detailed browsing information. This portal also gives you the ability to pause internet access on your child’s FCPS laptop during non-school hours, such as dinner or bedtime.
Visit the Lightspeed Parent Report page for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.
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In addition to our students and teachers, we estimate millions of visits by students and community members to Fairfax County schools through more than 500,000 events. Most of the public meeting and recreational facilities available in the county are FCPS facilities.
FCPS works with the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services and with the Fairfax County Park Authority to ensure that school facilities and athletic fields are available to the public after school hours.
The 2025 Bond Referendum will be on the ballot in November. Vote on Tuesday, November 4. Learn more about registering to vote and make a voting plan.
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- October 13th - Student Holiday - Staff Development
- October 20th - Student Holiday - Diwali
- October 24th - Pumpkin Bingo!
- October 29th - 3-Hour Early Release
- October 31st - 2-Hour Early Release/Quarter End
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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:
- October 29
- November 12
- December 10
- February 18
- March 18
- April 22
- May 13
Read more about early release Wednesdays on the FCPS website.
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Good communication between home and school is vital to a successful school experience for each child. Questions relating to your child should be directed to the classroom teacher. All teachers have voice mail and an e-mail address. The school has a web page that links directly to each teacher’s e-mail.
Each year, FCPS produces a Handbook for its FCPS families. It contains valuable information you may need throughout the year, including calendars, services, and special programs, the instructional program, and information about starting school. Flint Hill Elementary has produced a handbook that includes some additional notes that are important for our school community.
Flint Hill Elementary Family Handbook
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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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