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,

Don't miss our Back-to-School Night! We're looking forward to connecting with you and sharing our vision for the upcoming school year. Please see the details below!

Sarah C. Aiello 

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Contact:

Sarah Aiello

@email 

Community Calendar

9/10: Back To School Night 6PM   Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2

9/11: Back To School Night 6 PM Grades 3-6

9/12: Community Connection 9AM & 7PM- Science Olympiad

9/19: Community Connection: 9AM & 7PM- School/Student Safety

9/23: Early Release Monday

9/26: Community Connection 9AM & 7PM –Title 1 & Project Momentum

9/27: Movie Night  5:30 PM Cafe

9/30: Picture Day

Contact:

Sarah Aiello

@email

Dessert Potluck–Tuesday 9/10 & Wednesday, 9/11 at 5:30 PM Cafe

Bring your favorite dessert to share before Back to School Night!

Contact:

Maureen Griffin

@email

Back to School Night

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
• December 9*
• 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.

* This dates replaces November 25.

Contact:

Sarah Aiello

@emailu

Science Olympiad: Exploring the World of Science

If your child is interested in joining our Science Olympiad Team, please send an email to Jason Shirley! A virtual parent meeting will be scheduled for Thursday, 9/12 at 7:00 PM.

Contact:

  Jason Shirley

                   @email 

2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities 

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30. 

You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.

Contact:

Sarah Aiello

@email

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Students should stay home if they have a fever, are vomiting, or have diarrhea.

**Our expectation at Hutchison is that students will strive to not miss more than 10 days of school every year. 

Contact:

Hollie Daniel

@email

Benchmark Advance Caregiver Website

Benchmark Advance is the state approved curriculum that aligns with evidence-based literacy instruction that ALL FCPS schools will follow this school year.  Please look over the Benchmark Caregiver website to learn more about the program.  There is also a 9 minute video when you click on the picture in the top right corner. 

Contact:

Amanda Salvo

[email protected]

Beginning of the Year Testing/Screening 

Grades 1 - 2  iReady Math 9/6-9/9

Grades 3 - 6  iReady Reading and Math 9/5 & 9/12 (5th grade Math 9/11)

Grades 1 - 3  VALLSS (Virginia Language and Literacy Screening) 1 on 1 testing starting on 9/11 and will continue through 9/27

Contact:

Wendy West

[email protected]

Picture Day–Monday, September 30th

Fall pictures will be taken on Monday, September 30th.  Order photos now online or submit payment with your child on Monday, September 30.  Paper order forms will be sent home Tuesday, September 17th.

Use this link to sign up for updates via email regarding your child’s portraits: 

https://bit.ly/HutchPic

Contact:

Maureen Griffin

@email

Hutchison Safety Drills

Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance. 

The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill. 

Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.

Know Our Security Terms

FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.

Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned. 

If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1. 

Contact:

Sarah Aiello

@email

Herndon Pyramid Night

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Updates from the County

2023-30 Strategic Plan–Goal 1: Strong Start, Pre-K-12

The 2023-30 strategic plan sets five main goals to create positive change in FCPS. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

Each goal has an equity commitment — the promise we make to every student to support them in attaining these goals. Each goal also has several measures that allow us to track our progress.

The first goal in the strategic plan focuses on each and every student having a strong start in FCPS. Whether they're joining us in preschool or in high school, we want our students to be set up for success.

See how Goal 1 is being put into practice. 

 Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on: 

• Monday, September 9, at Holmes Middle School 
• Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
• Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary 
• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary 
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary 
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle 

Click the date above to register. Registration is not required but helps with planning. Additional registration links will be shared in next week’s This Week at FCPS. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid. 

Cell Phones Off, Learning On

Thank you for helping to support the FCPS cell phone policy by waiting to call or text your child about non-urgent matters until the school day is over. In case of an emergency, it is always best to contact the school’s front office to reach your child during class time. 

Visit the FCPS Cell Phone Policy webpage to read more about usage policies by grade level and to share your feedback on the current cell phone policy. 

What Is a School Board?

The Fairfax County School Board is responsible for running the public schools in Fairfax County. Twelve School Board members are elected by county voters every four years. 

A student representative serves on the board as a non-voting member. They are chosen by their peers each year.

The School Board makes general rules and sets guidelines to ensure Fairfax County Public Schools runs properly. They follow the laws of Virginia and the rules set by the Virginia Board of Education. 

Learning about your local School Board is important. Understanding their policies and initiatives can help you advocate for positive changes and ensure that the educational needs of all students are met. There are many ways to get involved.

Learn more about the School Board, how to participate in their meetings, and where to watch their meetings.  

Solve the Puzzle Before It’s Gone! 

Fairfax County's Puzzle Hunt will end on Sunday, September 15. Families have been solving puzzles and finding clues all summer in this unique community event that takes solvers on a journey to the wonderful parks in Fairfax County. There is still time to join before it ends!

 Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be completed with friends and family and are challenging and accessible for all skill levels. Solve the puzzles, then find clues at the parks for a final meta-puzzle. Visit our wonderful local parks with friends and family

Low-cost Medical Care for Children

Does your child need affordable, comprehensive medical care?  The Fairfax County Helath Department is connecting families with local healthcare providers for low-cost sick and well visits.

Visit the link below.  A Family Assistance Worker will call you to talk about healthcare resources for your child.      bit.ly/bridge-to-care

Must be a Fairfax County resident.  Program eligibility is not dependent upon immigration status.

Immunization Requirements

Please check with your health care 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. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office. 

• Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE: 
  A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations.