Falcon Flyer: May 14th, 2026
Class Placement, Fun Run, School Supplies, PTA Meeting

May 14th, 2026


Flint Hill Updates


Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,

It was another busy week at FHES. 5th grade students in Mrs. Stevens and Ms. Grzankowski's classes enjoyed their trip to the Chesapeake Bay. It was a wonderful hands-on experience for students to learn about ecosystems! Mr. Dickenson's class enjoyed their trip to the Bay last week. This trip is a huge 5th grade highlight! 

The final PTA meeting of the year is tonight at 6:00 pm! Please join us in-person in the FHES library or via Zoom to hear about developments at FHES. The 6th grade team will also join the meeting to share updates from the soon-to-be middle schoolers!

Don't forget, the class placement input form is open until May 22nd. Please use this opportunity to share information that will help us in the process of building new classes for the 26-27 school year. While we cannot accept requests for specific teachers or friends, your input regarding strengths, needs and other circumstances is helpful.

The FHES PTA Fun Run will take place on Sunday, May 17th! See the information in the message below about how to join the fun run and register for the event.

Kindly,

 

Mr. Montaquila, Principal

Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal


Class Placement Input Opportunity (Due by May 22nd)

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To help us prepare for the upcoming school year, we are seeking parent/family input to build class lists for the 26-27 school year. Please take a moment to complete the optional input form below. 

Sharing input about your students' areas of strength, need and interest will help our staff build balanced, effective classes that meet student needs. Also, sharing other circumstances that may be unique to your student can also be considered.

Please do not share requests for specific teachers and placement with specific students. In building class lists for over 600 students, it is not possible to meet all requests. Feedback that includes requests for specific teachers will not be included in our review.

1.) Please describe your child's strengths and areas of need.

2.) Are there any extenuating circumstances or factors that may influence our decision regarding placement for the 2026-2027 school year?

Please provide all input through the link below (Deadline: May 22nd). Emailed comments will not be considered.

Flint Hill Elementary - Class Placement Input 26-27

Thank you for helping FHES prepare for the upcoming school year!


Final PTA Meeting of the School Year

PTA

TONIGHT (May 14th) at 6 PM

Please join us for the FHES PTA's last meeting of the school year! We will have several important actions voted on for the coming school year (including new PTA officers, budget items, and more!), so please join us so we can have a quorum. The 6th Grade Team and Principal Montaquila will also be joining and providing updates!

If you can't join us in the library, please join via Zoom with the credentials below:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84538249385

Meeting ID: 845 3824 9385

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Rising Kindergarten Playdates

Connect with new Flint Hill families at the rising kindergarten playdates! The first playdate will be help following the Kindergarten Orientation on May 13th.

  • June 19th from 4:00 - 5:30 pm 
  • July 18th from 10:00 -11:00 am
  • August 5th from 4:00 - 5:30 pm
  • August 15th from 10:00 -11:00 am
  • August TBD after Open House
  • August 23rd from 3:00 - 4:00 pm
FHES PTA

FHES School Supply Sale is Live!

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It's time to place your School Supply Kit order for the 2026-2027 school year! Once again the PTA is excited to offer our popular school supply kit program. Visit educationalproducts.com to get everything you need for next school year from convenience of your own home. Our school code is FLI018.

Ordering link: www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks

School code: FLI018 (3 letters/3 numbers)

These kits match our school requirements for each grade. When you buy through EPI, $5 from every kit goes toward school supplies for children in need at FHES and other FHES PTA endeavors. Thanks for your support!

Deadline to order is June 21st! Supplies will be distributed prior to the first day of school.

Questions? Please contact Erin Miller, erin@hautepapier.com


SOL Testing Dates

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Students in grades 3-8 participate in state assessments each year.  These assessments measure how students are learning the state standards.  Below is the current schedule for the spring Standards of Learning tests at Flint Hill Elementary. 

Reading - Gr 5 – Friday, May 1

Reading - Gr 4 and 6 – Tuesday, May 5

Science - Gr 5 –Wednesday, May 6

Reading - Gr 3 – Wednesday, May 6

Math - Gr 4 and 6 – Tuesday, May 12

Math - Gr 3 --Thursday, May 14

Math- Gr 5 -- Friday, May 15 (please note this is a date change)

Make-up testing -- Ongoing during the SOL testing window

Retakes for identified students -- May 28 - June 3


Get Ready for the Falcon Fun Run!

Fun Run

May 17, 2026 (Sunday), 9AM to 11AM

Join us for the Falcon Fun Run—a lively celebration of fitness, fun, and school spirit! Students will earn exciting prizes for every lap they complete. Similar to last year, students will collect popsicle sticks for every lap completed in their respective grade heats and win prizes for most laps completed! We will also have PTA sponsors and other local community businesses in attendance.

Participation in this event is completely free in this PTA event! Sign-up link will be out this week!

Register Here


Common Sense Media Award

Common Sense Media Award

Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of media and technology, has recognized Flint Hill Elementary as a Common Sense School

Flint Hill has demonstrated its commitment to taking a whole-community approach to preparing its students to think critically and use technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate while preparing them for the perils that exist in the online realm, such as plagiarism, loss of privacy, and cyberbullying. With the right support, kids can take ownership of their digital lives, engage with real issues, and change their communities for the better. The recognition acknowledges our school's commitment to creating a culture of digital citizenship. 

We're honored to be recognized as a Common Sense School. By preparing our students to use technology safely and responsibly, we are providing them an opportunity to build lifelong habits to help them succeed in a tech-driven world.


FHES Spring Music Concerts

Music

FHES Music is proud to announce that our Spring concert(s) will take place on Wednesday, May 20th! 4th Grade Strings will perform at 6:00PM and 5th /6th Grade musicians will perform at 7:00PM.


Expanding Learning Opportunities for All Students

Laptop

At Flint Hill, we're committed to providing every student with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive both during the school year and over the summer.     

This summer, all students will be allowed to check out a technology device that will support continued growth.  This will ensure continued access to tools such as ST Math and Benchmark Universe that allow students to work at their own pace and level. Programs like these adapt to each child's needs, providing extra support in areas where they're building skills and advancing them when they're ready for more challenges. This opportunity will allow students to continue their personalized learning at home, to develop digital literacies and important routines around managing their technology.

More information coming soon.


Field Day: June 12th, 2026

Field Day

Field Day will be on Friday, June 12, 2026. We have a fun day planned with a lot of wonderful activities for the students to enjoy in celebration of the end of the school year!

Field Day Times

  • 4th - 6th Grade Field Day - 9:30-11:30AM
  • K - 3rd Grade Field Day - 12:30-2:30PM

Calling All FHES Parent Volunteers!

We’re looking for parent volunteers to help with Field Day activities! Volunteers will assist teachers and students in all grade levels (according to grouping above)  at various stations, help with transitions, and keep the event running smoothly.

If you’d like to join the fun, please sign up using the SignUpGenius link below. Stations will be assigned closer to the event date. At check-in, you’ll receive a name sticker with your assigned station, along with station details and a Field Day map. Flint Hill specialists will also be available to help and answer any questions you may have.


Field Day: Volunteer Opportunity

We are seeking volunteers to support grades 4–6 from 9:30–11:30 AM (please arrive at 9:10 AM) and grades K–3 from 12:30–2:30 PM (please arrive at 12:10 PM). If you are interested in volunteering, please use the link below to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A44AFA628ABFA7-63403142-flint

Note: VOLUNTEER SPOTS FOR K-3 ARE FULL!

If all spots are taken and you’d still like to participate, please add your name to the waitlist. Periodically, volunteers may need to cancel, and we will contact you directly if a spot becomes available.

We kindly ask that siblings who are not currently enrolled at FHES do not attend Field Day. If you are planning to volunteer, please make alternative arrangements for siblings. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us create a safe and enjoyable event for all students.


Field Day: Donations Needed!

Popsicle

We are also collecting donations of freeze pops for Field Day. We are specifically looking for the “freeze-and-eat” variety, which will be frozen ahead of the event. To help keep all students safe, please ensure that donations are allergy-conscious and, if possible, produced in a nut-free facility (for example, the Fla-Vor-Ice brand).

 

If you’re interested in contributing, please sign up in this link:

Popsicle Donations 


Art Show Help Needed

The Art Show will be on Thursday, May 21st!

The PTA is looking for two individuals to chair this year’s Art Show and bring it to life! You’ll work alongside our art teacher, Ms. McAlister, to coordinate the show, assist with setup, and help ensure everything runs smoothly. This is a fun and rewarding way to support our students and showcase their creativity.

If you’re interested in helping, please reach out to programs@fhes.org. Your support makes this special event possible! 

art

Other Ways to Help the Art Show

Volunteers for other opportunites are also needed including "before the show" preparations and closing the show. Please consider the opportunites below. Click on the link to sign-up!


Calendar Reminders

  • May 17th - FHES PTA Fun Run
  • May 20th - Spring Music Concerts 
  • May 21st - FHES Art Show!
  • June 12th - Field Day
  • June 16th - 6th Grade Promotion
  • June 17th - Last day of school
  • June 21st - Last day to order school supplies

How to Receive FCPS Messages in Other Languages

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.