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October 16th, 2025
Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,
This week, 2nd graders were deep into their work with Benchmark as they read in small groups and completed rotations with their teachers. In PE, students were tracking their heartrates as the completed their physical fitness testing and 5th grade students are preparing their Rube Goldberg devices for testing on Friday.
Please be sure to review the message that went out to families today about arrival and dismissal traffic. The same message is repeated in this newsletter. Safe driving in school zones is important for student safety. When traffic peaks on Flint Hill Road, it may be necessary for drivers to take a right turn out of Kiss & Ride so that buses and other vehicles can reach our arrival and dismissal zones. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
There are new ways to get involved at FHES including a new flag project in our gym, outstanding employee award nominations, Veterans Day, PTA Dining for Dollars, Reflections and more.
Lastly, 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
Safety is always a priority in all operations at FHES. Arrival and dismissal are busy times at FHES for students, families, and staff. We are aware of traffic delays on Vale Rd and are working with FCPS offices for resolutions to the delays. Current crossing guards and school staff are not permitted to direct traffic.
Please be aware of the following notes regarding school arrival and dismissal.
- During peak traffic times, Kiss and Ride traffic may be required to make a right turn only out of K&R so that families and busses can access our drop-off lanes.
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Safe driving (following directions, low speed, and drivers free from distractions) is important for children’s safety.
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Appropriate interactions with K&R staff are required. Yelling at school staff, ignoring directions or “road rage” endangers students, families, and staff in our transportation areas.
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Walking to school will help reduce daily school traffic. Please consider this option if it applies to your family.
- Students can access FHES via Rambling Road and Lindel Lane (weather dependent).
- If you are eligible for bus transportation, please consider this option to ensure on-time arrivals and reduce traffic.
Thank you for considering these notes and how they may apply to your family.
Help us proudly showcase school spirit and community by donating a college/university flag to display in Flint Hill’s gymnasium! This is a creative way to celebrate and decorate our gym, while providing the opportunity for students to showcase school spirit and explore future paths.
You are welcome to donate a flag that represents:
- A college or university parents or family members attended
- A fan favorite or future aspiration school
- We’d also love to include military branch flags as part of our display. These flags help us honor service members and celebrate the diversity of our community
Flag Drop-Off:
Other Information:
- Current and “official” school flags only, please
- Donated flags SHOULD NOT represent professional sports teams
Thank you for helping us create a colorful and inspiring celebration of learning, service and sense of community!
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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 that time of year again to celebrate the wonderful staff we have at Flint Hill! Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards!
To submit a nomination for a Flint Hill Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination form.
You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 14th.
Outstanding Teacher: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.
Outstanding Principal: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district).
Outstanding Leader: At least one year of experience in their current position Positions in this category include Assistant Principal, Associate Principal, Director of Student Services, Director of Student Activities
Outstanding Professional Employee: At least one year experience in current position. Positions in this category include Resource Teacher and Special Education Department Chair and Multilingual Learners Department Chair, School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Psychologist, Reading Specialist, Social Worker, Speech Language Pathologist, School Counselor
Outstanding Operational Employee: At least one year of experience in current position. Positions in this category include Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, Student Information Assistant, Finance Technician, School Finance Assistant, Student Services Assistant, Registrar, Custodian, Building Supervisor, Operating Engineer, Food Services staff, Instructional Assistant, Family Liaison, Public Health Training Assistant, Safety and Security Assistant, and all hourly employees
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Please upload an image by November 5th for use in our Veterans' Day Celebration on November 10th. We ask that photographs be of immediate family members to the FHES student only: Parents, Guardians, Grandparents, Siblings or Uncles/Aunts only.
*If you have sent in an image last year, we still have it! :) Thank you!
https://forms.gle/CiCVhBha7nJU6Lbt8
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Mark your calendars for all of our November Dining for Dollars events! | 
