Look for the translate button at the top-right of the screen.

Busque el botón de traducción en la parte superior derecha de la pantalla. 

Tìm nút dịch ở phía trên bên phải màn hình. 

ابحث عن زر الترجمة في أعلى يمين الشاشة. 

Message from the Principal

Hello Hutchison Families,

Happy November! As we enter this month of gratitude, I want to express our thanks for the support of our PTA and school community.  

Over the past few days, our staff has been busy completing conferences and progress reports to communicate students’ first-quarter progress.

Reminders:

• Progress Reports will be available on ParentVue on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.
• Note: A progress report reflects learning at a point in time, not an average over the period.
• With our new Benchmark curriculum, skills are taught and reinforced each quarter, so language arts grades may look different than they have in the past. Students are not expected to have mastered skills by the first quarter, so you may not see “4s” yet.  A “4” represents a high level of achievement, showing a strong understanding of all skills taught for that standard during the quarter (please see visual example below). Teachers base grades on the most recent assessment data to reflect current learning.

Did you miss the Community Connection about Progress Reports? You can watch the video here. 

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Contact:

Sarah Aiello

@email 

November Calendar

November 11, 2024:  Student Holiday, Veterans Day

November 12, 2024:  Progress Reports Available (ParentVue & T, Folders)

November 13, 2024:  Literacy Night 6:00-7:00 

November 13, 2024:  PTA Meeting 7:00 @ Hutchison Door 1

November 14, 2024:  Community Connection: AAP Level 4 Referral Process

November 18, 2024: Photo Retakes, Clubs, Candids

November 21, 2024: Gratitude Lunch

November 27-29, 2024: Thanksgiving Break–School Closed

Contact:

Maureen Griffin

@email

PTA Corner

We are excited that we have launched a Parent Teacher Association at Hutchison ES!  Now...we need members and more ideas of how to best serve the community!  

 To that end, please complete this short survey to let us know what you would want us to focus on.  We will use this to help form our agendas at our meetings.  Have a fundraising idea?  Include it!  Have a question or wondering about something school-related?  Add that, too!  We are here to help!

Speaking of meetings, the next three are November 13, December 11, and January 8.  Please join us at Hutchison at 7:00pm at the front entrance.  

 Lastly, we will be looking for volunteers and committee members shortly so we can begin hosting events to support our students and teachers.  We want you to be part of this inaugural year and building Hutchison as the best elementary school in our pyramid! 

 Questions?  Ready to join?  Email me at [email protected], and I'm happy to help.

Contact:

Michael Gueltig

@email

Herndon High Jr ROTC visits Hutchison to Honor our Veterans

Herndon Homecoming Parade

Imagine a parade filled with astronauts, aliens, and your favorite Toy Story characters…..Edwin as Buzz Lightyear!  We're a family at Hutchison, and we're thrilled to share this special moment with the entire Herndon community.  Families, students, and staff are invited to walk and participate.  If you have Toy Story theme gear/costume, etc….please wear!

So, mark your calendars and get ready to:

• Assemble: Arrive at Herndon Middle School between 8:45 and 9:00 AM.
• Position 48
• Launch: The parade blasts off at 9:30 AM sharp!
• Land: at Dairy Queen around 10:15 AM.

Contact:

📸 Sarah Aiello

[email protected]

Welcome Katie Hailey! New Assistant Principal

20th year in education!

• Experience
  • Fourth Grade
  • Fifth Grade
  • Gifted Resource Teacher
  • Dean of Students
• I believe…
  • Kids come first.
  • Relationships are at the heart of all we do.
  • We are a team.
• I am beyond excited to be here and can’t wait to get to know you!

Contact:

Katie Hailey

@email

Family Literacy Night K-3

Herndon HIgh School students have partnered with Hutchison for a K-3 Family Literacy Night on Wednesday, November 13th from 6:00-7:00pm!  The theme is Pajama Party!  The students have planned wonderful stations along with take home activities.  Please see below for more information!

Contact:

Amanda Salvo

[email protected]

Viewing Grades and Test Results in ParentVue

📺View a video on how to access grades and test results in the ParentVue app.

You can learn more about your ParentVue account here. Visit Hutchison during the school day for help accessing your ParentVue account. 

Contact:

Carly Le Blanc

@email 

Thursday, November 21st

Hutchison Cafe

November is a time to celebrate and give thanks. We invite you to join your child for lunch and place a leaf on our Growing Gratitude Tree.

Kindergarten 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM

Grade 1 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM

Grade 2   1:15 PM – 1:45 PM

Grade 3 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Grade 4 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM

Grade 5   11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Grade 6 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Contact:

Maureen Griffin

@email

VALLSS and IReady Score Reports 

Grades 1-3 - VALLS Parent Score Report Letters were posted in SIS ParentVue on 10/28.  Parents without ParentVue access, letters were sent home 10/29 in Tuesday Folders.   

This letter informs families that students who score “high risk” will receive a reading plan, which will be discussed with parents/guardians during upcoming conferences. the VALLSS Family Letter in English and Spanish Cover Letter were shared. All translations can be accessed on the K-12 Literacy Intervention Guidance Site. 

Grades 1-6 iReady diagnostic score reports will be available to families in SIS ParentVue in early November and parents without ParentVue will receive letters later in the month in their child’s Tuesday Folders. 

VKRP - Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program

• Kindergarten Score Reports will be in ParentVue mid November
• PreK Score Reports will be in ParentVue early December

If you do not have ParentVue, reports will go home in Tuesday Folders following the release in ParentVue.

Contact:

Wendy West

@email

NNAT3 Ability Testing - All 1st Grade Students and Some Upper Grade Students

In an effort to obtain additional information about your child, the online version of the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test Third Edition (NNAT3) will be administered to your child on November 25, 2024. It is important that your child attend school on this day. If possible, please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school during this time period. It is also important that your child has had a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast before testing. 

The NNAT3 is a nonverbal measure of general intellectual ability. The test evaluates a student’s reasoning and problem-solving skills through the identification of patterns involving geometric shapes and pictorial designs. The test is designed to assess ability without requiring the student to read, write, or speak. Students are not expected to know the answers to all questions and will be given opportunities to practice sample items before taking the test. The NNAT3 is an abilities test, so children are not expected to study or prepare for the test the way they would for an achievement test.

Contact:

Wendy West

@email

CogAT  and NNAT3 Score Reports

The CogAT window closed Thursday October 31st. 

Schools will receive a shipment of ability reports for distribution to families:

• Fall CogAT for grades 2-7 before winter break
• Fall NNAT3 for grades 1-7 in early January

Contact:

Wendy West

@email

2024 WIDA Alternate ACCESS scores available - some students

2024 WIDA Alternate ACCESS scores are now available. Families can access score reports through SIS ParentVUE. If you do not have a ParentVUE account, the score report will be coming home in your child’s Tuesday Folder.

Contact:

Wendy West

@email

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Updates from the County

Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.