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,

Our students dove deep into our benchmark launch unit in reading and writing, and they've been using data to build a strong math community. We're excited to see what they'll accomplish this year!

Sarah C. Aiello 

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Contact:

Sarah Aiello

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Upcoming Events

Community Connections: In-person at 9 AM; Virtual 7PM

Thursday, August 29: Literacy Preview: Benchmark Advance

Thursday, September 5: Math New Standards

Back to School NIght 6-7PM     Potluck 5:30 PM

Tuesday, September 10::  Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2

Wednesday, September 11: Grades 3, 4, 5 & 6

No School in Observance of Labor Day

Friday, August 30 and Monday, September 2.

Contact:

Maureen Griffin

@email

Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy

Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our main office at 703-925-8300

Contact:

Sarah Aiello

@email

Complete Afterschool Form for Early Release Mondays

The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:

• September 23
• October 28
• November 25
• February 24
• March 17
• April 28
• May 19

To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/w7bKyqRWtramehnaA for each of your children who are enrolled at Hutchison Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 23, 2024 and October 28, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.

Contact:

Sarah Aiello

@email 

ParentVue and Consent to Digital Tools

We want your child to get the most out of their school experience! To open up a world of exciting activities and valuable opportunities, we need your collaboration. Please take a moment at the beginning of the school year to review and provide your consent through our easy-to-use Parent Digital Consent system. You will need to use your ParentVue account to access this tool. Visit Hutchison Monday-Friday 9am-4pm for help with your ParentVue account. 

Video directions in English

Instrucciones en video en español 

스페인어로 된 비디오 지시

Contact:

Carly Le Blanc

@email 

Update Contact Information

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from our school and FCPS by adding your cell phone number and email to SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon. 

Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to our front office.

Contact:

Magda Calancha Vargas

[email protected]

Update Your Child’s Immunizations and Records

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

Contact:

Magda Calancha Vargas

[email protected]

Benchmark Advance

The Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) was signed into law in 2022 and takes effect this school year.  This requires all schools in the state of Virginia to receive core literacy instruction using an evidence based literacy curriculum.  Fairfax County Public Schools selected Benchmark Advance from the state’s approved curriculum list.  Take a moment to watch this video (8 minutes in length) from the Benchmark Advance caregivers’ website to see the materials your child will be bringing home, and ways you can support their learning. Come to our community connection next Thursday, August 29th in person at 9:00am or virtually at 7:00pm to learn more!

Contact:

Amanda Salvo

[email protected]

Fall Testing Windows - Actual Testing Dates Will Come Soon

VALLS (1^ST-3^RD Grade)-September 3-September 27

         (Kindergarten)-September 30-October 25

I-Ready Fall-(1^st-2^nd Grade) Math—August 20-September 27

          (3^rd-6^th grade) Reading and Math—August 20-October 2

VKRP Pre-K & Kindergarten Testing-EMAS & CBRS-September 16-October 11

COGAT Testing-(2^nd Grade)-October 7-October 31

NNAT Testing-(1^st Grade)-November 18-November 26

Contact:

Wendy West

[email protected]

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Updates from the County

Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE

Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

Update Contact Information

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon. 

Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to their child’s school.

Complete Permission Forms

Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Submit Absences

Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” 
Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office. 

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?
Contact your school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

Our Commitment to Excellence, Equity, and Opportunity for Each and Every Student

As we begin a new school year, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid reminds us of the goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which guides us in delivering excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every one of our students. Watch Dr. Reid’s message.

Transportation Patience and Safety

Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses. 

If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703-249-7100 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000. 

To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE

Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity

FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.

Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.

Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.

Free Workshops for Families

Parents and 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 the Family Resource Center (FRC).

In September, the FRC will host webinars for families on supporting siblings of children with disabilities, helping students organize their school work, working with children who like to push boundaries, and teen development and well-being. Sign up for the FRC newsletter for their latest offerings or visit their webinar website.