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,

Next week, we're heading to the totally awesome Silver Diner in Reston for a fun-filled PTA fundraiser night!

Picture this: delicious diner food, groovy tunes, and the best company – all while supporting our amazing Hutchison Elementary students! We're talking burgers, milkshakes, and memories in the making!

Mark your calendars! We're taking over Silver Diner on Thursday, March 27th from 5-8PM.

And here's the best part: 20% of the proceeds will go directly to our school! That means every bite you take supports our eagles!

Let's make this a night to remember and show our Hutchison spirit! Bring your family, bring your friends, and let's make a difference together!

We can't wait to see you there!

Sarah C. Aiello 

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Sarah Aiello

@email 

Community Calendar

• Monday, March 24: Spring Photos
• Thursday, March 27: Fundraiser at Silver Diner! 5:00-8:00 PM
• Monday, March 31: EID, No School
• Tuesday, April 1: Teacher Workday-No classes for students

Contact:

Maureen Griffin

@email

PTA Corner

Dining for Dollars--Dinner at the Silver Diner

Our first dining fundraiser is this coming week!  Have dinner on Thursday, March 27 at the Silver Diner in Reston (near the Home Depot)--either in the restaurant or ordering online—and 20% of profits will go to the Hutchison PTA!  

 This is a great opportunity to enjoy a good meal and help a great cause--the Hutchison PTA!

 Future Meetings

April: Wednesday, April 23 at 7:00pm in the Hutchison Library.  We will take nominations for officers for the next school year at this meeting.  You must be present to be nominated. 

 May: Wednesday, May 21 at 7:00 pm in the Hutchison Library.  We will hold elections for the 2025-2026 school year at this meeting.  You must be present in person to be elected.

 Meetings are also held virtually, and the link will be sent out via Talking Points and the PTA Members' email list before each meeting. 

 Looking for Sponsorships

A big vision needs a big budget to help it become a reality.  Supporting our classrooms with new materials, our students with fun events (think: Author Visits; Fall Festival, etc.), our teachers with thank-you gifts, and our grounds with a new playground aren't free and take a lot of support.  

 Does your company donate to nonprofits?  We are one!  Connect with me to learn how to solicit donations or how to donate directly. 

Contact:

Michael Gueltig

@email

Feedback: Communications & Newsletters

We're working to enhance our communication and newsletters to better serve you. To help us understand your preferences, we've created a short survey. Your feedback is invaluable!

https://forms.gle/bbfBY34NhvFBkh9aA

Contact:

Sarah Aiello

@email

Laptop Checkout

If you would like your child to be able to bring their laptop home to access instructional programs, please complete this survey/form.

https://forms.gle/AuWuekuJvZoBz9zt6

Contact:

Grade Level AP

Mikaela Antonio

Katie Hailey

Jackie Wilson

Spring Individual & Class Photos–Monday, March 24

Check the Tuesday 3/11/25 folder for more information and order form.

Please note there are separate order forms for individual photos and class photo.

Order online:  www.strawbridge.net  

Individual Photo Code: FM449631

Class Photo Code:  FM449630

Contact:

Maureen Griffin

@email

Yearbook Orders– Deadline 4/4/25

Order your copy of the 2024-25 Hutchison yearbook online now!

$15.00  www.strawbridge.net  Online Code: YB30385         

Complete the paper order form sent home or order online before 4-4-25.

Contact:

Maureen Griffin

@email

New Winter Screener/Growth Reports for Elementary Families (VALLS and iReady)

Family score reports for winter academic screening/growth assessments were posted in your SIS ParentVUE (PVUE) Documents.

If you do not have SIS ParentVUE, you should have received a paper copy sent home.  

• VALLSS reports for grades K-3 are redesigned to include an explanation with results from both fall and winter all on one page. 

• New iReady growth reports for grades 1-6 come with a new academic growth cover letter explaining the report. Families receive the cover letter plus one page for each iReady test, reading and/or math. 

Contact:

Wendy West

@email

5th Grade Integrated Reading & Writing SOL March 25th

Students in 5th grade will be taking their IRW SOL state assessment on Tuesday, March 25th. Please make sure students are rested and arrive at school on time as the assessment will begin by 9:30 a.m.  

SOL Parent Notification Letters were sent home on March 4, 2025.  This letter explains all the SOL’s students will be taking at each grade level.  A school SOL schedule will be coming soon.

Contact:

Wendy West

@email

Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment with Hutchison Registrar, Magda Calancha Vargas (703-925-8300).

Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact  Magda Calancha Vargas (703-925-8300), our school registrar. 

💻 Try Online Registration

Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. 

When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account. 

Contact:

Magda Calancha Vargas 

@email

Save the Date:   Kindergarten Orientation

Thursday, May 1  4:30-6:00 PM

Contact:

Magda Calancha Vargas 

@email

Lost & Found

The weather is getting warmer.  There are warm jackets to be claimed in the Lost & Found.  Please check the Lost & Found in the cafe for any lost items before March 28th.   All unclaimed items will be donated.

Contact:

Maureen Griffin

@email

Lexia Parent Nights

Lexia will be offering Parent Nights throughout the 24-25 SY. Information regarding the Lexia Parent Nights can be found on Family Academy Site or you can print these translated fliers to share with families.

Contact:

Amanda Salvo

@email

Benchmark Advance

Benchmark Advance Unit 5 (Technology and Society) has completed.  The student consumable will be coming home in your student’s Thursday Folder.  The back of the consumable has wonderful home practice activities.

Benchmark Advance Unit 6 (Themes Across Cultures) has started!

Contact:

Amanda Salvo

@email

Career Week at Hutchison!

Contact:

Andrea Kessler

@email

Gina Fajardo

@email

Jessica Wilcox

@email

Progress Reports–3rd Quarter

3rd Quarter Ends: Friday, March 28

Teacher Workday: Tuesday, April 1

Grades Available in Parent VUE: Monday, April 7

Progress Reports go Home in Tuesday Folder: Tuesday, April 8

Contact:

Magda Calancha Vargas 

@email

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Updates from the County

Next Steps in the Budget Process

The next steps in the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process include the School Board presenting the budget to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 22. The Board of Supervisors will then conduct public hearings Tuesday, April 22, through Thursday, April 24. Community members can submit testimony or sign up to speak. 

Visit the county government website to view the Fairfax County FY 2026 Advertised Budget. The community is also invited to complete an online survey to provide feedback on the county’s FY 2026 Advertised Budget. 

Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process. 

Become Unskippable - Fentanyl Awareness

Talking with teens about the facts of fentanyl is a conversation you can’t skip. Learning about fentanyl gives teens a better understanding of the risks and effects of the drug. 

Share these important facts with your child:

• Even half a fentanyl-laced pill can be fatal. Just a few salt-sized grains of fentanyl are enough to cause an overdose.
• More than half of local street pills contain a deadly dose of fentanyl. As of 2023, seven in
10 counterfeit pills in the U.S. contain enough fentanyl to cause a fatal overdose.
• Fentanyl is usually taken accidentally. Many people have no idea they’ve taken it until they overdose because you can’t see, smell, or taste it in pills and powders.
• Overdose can happen in an instant. In as little as four minutes, the lack of oxygen can lead to brain damage and even death.

Learn more about how to have conversations with your child in a way that will make you Become Unskippable.

Infant/Toddler Resources and Child Find

Are you concerned about your infant, toddler, or preschool-aged child's development? Resources are available if your child exhibits difficulties in one or more of the following areas: 

• communication, 
• fine and/or gross motor skills, 
• self-help skills, 
• problem-solving 
• attention skills

Learn more about typical developmental milestones.

The Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia (ITC) is the state’s early intervention system for infants and toddlers (0-36 months) with disabilities and their families. ITC provides evaluations and services for children who have developmental delays or medical conditions that may affect development. Parents are encouraged to contact ITC at 703-246-7121 to share their concerns.

Early Childhood Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs between the ages of 20 months and 5 years (children must be two by September 30). 

FCPS Early Childhood Identification and Services (ECID&S) offers a free referral process to identify potential developmental delays or disabilities. Special education services are provided for all children who are found eligible through the referral process. Parents are encouraged to contact 571-423-4121 with questions or to make a referral.

✨ Helping students meet the criteria for kindergarten readiness is Goal 1 of the Strategic Plan. 

Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid

Your voice matters, and Superintendent Reid wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts and ask questions regarding FCPS on April 7 at Greenbriar West Elementary from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Click on a date to register. Registration is not required but is encouraged for planning purposes.

Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.