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

Dear Families,

Checkout Ms. Aiello’s latest video:  https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1518773192255836

Welcome to the 3rd Quarter! Growing Greatness emerges in the daily moments of learning, connection, and perseverance. Every conquered challenge, every kind act, every step towards a goal contributes to the tapestry of greatness we weave together this year.

This quarter, I invite you to join us in fostering an environment where greatness flourishes. Let's:

• Embrace challenges: View them as opportunities to learn, grow, and become more resilient.
• Celebrate individual strengths: Encourage each other to shine in their unique ways.
• Promote collaboration: Work together to achieve shared goals and support one another.
• Never stop learning: Explore new things, ask questions, and be open to different perspectives.
• Nurture kindness and compassion: Make our community a place where everyone feels valued and respected.

Together, we can make this the quarter of growth, discovery, and achievement

This month’s highlights:

• February 8th: Foreign Language Informational Session
• February 13th: Family Paint Night
• February 22nd: Safe, Happy, & Healthy Students (Wellness Team)

With enthusiasm and a spirit of collaboration,

Sarah C. Aiello 

Contact:

Sarah Aiello

@email 

Community Calendar

Open the calendar in a larger view by clicking here.

Monday, February 19–George Washington’s Birthday–No School

Contact:

Maureen Griffin

@email

Community Connections- February 8, 2024 Foreign Language Informational Session  (9:30 & 7:00)

Please join us as we learn about elementary foreign language programs and how it can enhance our academic programming at Hutchison ELementary School.

Contact:

Sarah Aiello

@email 

Family Paint Night- February 13th, 2024

Unleash your inner Picasso! Family paint night for all ages and skill levels. More than just painting: Connect, create, and have fun at family paint night.  The fun begins at 6 PM.

Contact:

Maureen Griffin

@email

Progress Reports

Second quarter progress reports will go home in the February 6th Tuesday folder.  Progress reports will be updated in SIS for viewing via ParentVue on February 5th.

Contact:

Magda Calancha Vargas

@email

Family Resource Center

Did you know that caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities? 

Learn more about FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC).

Be the first to learn about new workshops by signing up for the FRC newsletter.

 Contact: 

Maria Michlik  @email

Mary Specht     @email 

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow

• Students have only one student holiday in February.
• Please be sure you are bringing your child to school before or after appointments and when you are able, schedule appointments around the school calendar. 
• As a reminder, students should stay home if they have a fever, diarrhea, or are vomiting. Once your child has reached 10 days absent, we will request a doctor’s note to excuse future absences. 
• Please continue to schedule trips around the school calendar

Contact:

Hollie Daniel

@email

Winter Assessments - Reports Distribution for Families

• VGA grades 3-8 reports will be posted via SIS ParentVUE or centrally mailed via U.S. Mail by early March for Non-ParentVUE families
• SEL grades 3-12 reports will be posted via SIS ParentVUE or centrally mailed via U.S. Mail by late April for Non-ParentVUE families
• iReady & ORF grades 1-6 reports will be posted via SIS ParentVUE in late February or sent home in Tuesday Folders by early March.

Contact:

Wendy West

@email

Upcoming WIDA Testing Dates

*3rd Grade is starting a day earlier and will not testing on Monday 

February 12th

The WIDA testing window will close on March 15, 2024

Contact:

Wendy West

@email

COMING SOON:  SPRING ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

Please be on the lookout for information about our spring enrichment program beginning in March!  Stay tuned!

Contact:

Sarah Aiello

@email 

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Updates from the County

Superintendent to Present FY 2025 Proposed Budget

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will present the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Proposed Budget at the School Board meeting on Thursday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Reid’s presentation, as well as other budget documents, will be available after she presents to the board. 

View the meeting on FCPS Cable TV Channel 99 (Verizon Channel 11), the FCPS YouTube Channel, or the FCPS website. To watch School Board meetings dubbed in Spanish, please visit the FCPS en Español YouTube channel.

If you would like language interpretation or American Sign Language support for any School Board meeting, please contact the board clerk. Find your School Board member and how to contact them on the School Board Members webpage.

🚍 Here Comes the Bus

Want to know if your child's bus is on schedule or where the bus is? Here Comes the Bus® is an easy-to-use website and app that enables parents to see the location of their child’s school bus — almost in real time — on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.  

Parents can track multiple buses if their children don’t all ride the same bus; know exactly when children arrive at school or the bus stop; and receive customized text and/or email notifications about bus locations, schedule changes, or delays.

To get started, download the app from the Apple iOS or Android app store. Check out the Here Comes the Bus and Frequently Asked Questions webpages for more information.

Already using the Here Comes the Bus app? Send your feedback to @email.