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March 27th, 2026
Good Afternoon Flint Hill Families,
A few big events have filled the calendar as we move into Spring Break. Thank you to all who joined for a very successful Spring Jam last Saturday at Jammin' Java. It was a fun evening of food, music, celebration and support for the FHES PTA. Over $12,000 was raised to support FHES and we are thankful for our community!
Heritage & Traditions Night was held on Tuesday this week and over 300 attendees joined the event. With almost 40 booths on display, students were able to learn about other cultures, sample foods and more. Dances from around the world were on the stage and even got other students on their feet and moving too! Thank you to the PTA, volunteers and staff who made this event possible.
The calendar has changed! Wednesday, April 22nd will now be a full day for students (no 3-hour early release). Kindergarten orientation has moved to Wednesday, May 13th at 1:45 pm. If you or a neighbor has new students who will attend FHES next year, please begin the registration process soon so that we can be prepared for instructional staffing.
Don't forget, the FHES v. VES staff basketball game is scheduled for April 22nd! Save the date for a fun evening of school spirit!
Kindly,
Mr. Montaquila, Principal
Mr. Baker, Assistant Principal
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 and 5 -- Thursday, May 14
Make-up testing -- Ongoing during the SOL testing window
Retakes for identified students -- May 28 - June 3
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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!
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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!
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There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
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Elementary Early Release Wednesday Update for April
Tuesday, April 21, is now a teacher workday and staff development day because of a recently announced special election that will impact all FCPS schools.
Students will now have a traditional full day of instruction and be released at the regular dismissal time on April 22 and April 29, which were previously early release Wednesdays for elementary schools.
This adjustment allows our staff to still have dedicated time for planning, collaboration, and professional learning without reducing instructional time on other school days.Read Dr. Reid’s letter to elementary parents for more details.
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About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Advertised Budget and considering possible adjustments before adoption in May. Opportunities to provide feedback to the county include Budget Town Hall Meetings airing on Channel 16 on Tuesday, April 7, at 7 p.m., (Springfield District) and Friday, April 10, at 6 p.m., (Franconia District).
You can also provide your input during the county’s Budget public hearings on Tuesday, April 14, at 4 p.m., and Wednesday, April 15, and Thursday, April 16, at 3 p.m. at the Government Center Board Auditorium. Register in advance to speak.
Visit the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors website to learn more about the county’s FY 2027 Budget.
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As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Dr. Reid’s Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
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Our school Read-A-Thon begins on Monday March 2, 2026 and is sure to be a fun and exciting event.
We understand that your time is valuable. We also know that providing the best education for your child is important. That's why we are encouraging everyone to activate their student's Read-A-Thon account as soon as possible. The instructions are straightforward, making it quick and hassle-free, and it should take less than 5 minutes of your time.
Watch a short video to see how to sign up your reader.
This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family.
Use this link to activate your student's Reader account.
Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers! Last year the Read-A-Thon raised over $11,000 for our school!
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Our kindergarten open house is being held on Wednesday, May13th 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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The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Marshall High School.
Dr. Shelley Moore will deliver the keynote address on The Evolution of Inclusion. It will look at how the goals of inclusion have continued to shift and evolve, as we learn more about diversity and identity. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own contexts and consider next steps for advocacy and action.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information, including breakout session offerings and a list of vendors that will be on site. Confirm your attendance for this year’s conference.
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- March 27th - End of Q3 - 2-Hour Early Release
- March 30 - April 3 - Spring Break
- April 6th - Teacher Workday
- April 10th - Student Holiday
- April 21st - Election Day - No School
- April 22nd - FHES v. VES Basketball Game
- May 13th - Kinder Orientation
- May 21st - FHES Art Show!
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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:
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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