9/13/24 Happening at Hutchison
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Message from the PrincipalHello Hutchison Families, It was wonderful seeing you all at Back-to-School Night this week! We appreciate your enthusiasm and engagement in your child's education. Partnerships between home and school are essential for student success. We hope you'll join us for our PTA meeting this Wednesday, September 18th, at 7:00 PM. It's a great opportunity to learn more about school initiatives, connect with other parents, and get involved. We look forward to seeing you there! Sarah C. Aiello | Contact:Sarah Aiello |
Community Calendar9/18 PTA Meeting: Please Join! 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 |
Complete Afterschool Form for Early Release MondaysThe following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:
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 |
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
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PTA Launch Meeting–Wednesday, 9/18 at 7PMPlease come to our PTA Launch Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 7:00pm at Hutchison to help kick off the brand new Parent Teacher Association! We will formally create the PTA, decide on officers, and share goals for the year. This will be a hybrid meeting. A link will be shared at 6:45. Please enter at Door 1 for a meeting in the Eagle’s Nest. | |
Kindergarten WIDA Screener - English Language Proficiency LevelsKindergarten students, with a home language other than English, were given the Kindergarten WIDA Screener at the beginning of the school year. Sealed letters will be sent home on Tuesday 9/17 in your child’s Tuesday Folder. These letters let you know if your child qualifies for English Language Services. Please be on the lookout for those letters.
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Picture Day–Monday, September 30thFall 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: | Contact:Maureen Griffin
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Benchmark Advance Caregiver WebsiteBenchmark 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 |
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Parent/Caregiver Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms?We understand that the multiple school forms caregivers receive during the first weeks of school can feel overwhelming, but each one helps set your child up for a successful school year! If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact your child’s school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 🩹 Immunization Requirements 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. 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:
Find more information on immunizations. 📋 Permission Forms Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can 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. Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned by Friday, September 30. | |
Fueling Student Success: New Food Options Cooked up at FCPSStudents will have more than a dozen new options for lunch and breakfast in school cafeterias starting this week. New menu items were either favorites at last year’s food show — including Korean BBQ wings, sweet Thai chili wings, chicken tikka masala, and barbacoa street tacos — or were tested with student focus groups and tastings. View school menus to see all the new options and when they will become available. | |
The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, EmpoweredThe Office of Food and Nutrition Services' updates to lunch menus align with FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal #2 - Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered. The new menu options reflect the many voices and cultures represented around every FCPS lunch table! FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. As part of the second goal, we want each and every student to feel like they belong and have the support they need to thrive. See how Goal 2 is being put into practice. | |
Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. he next event is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Newington Forest Elementary School. Click on the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided. | |
When a Student Should Stay Home From SchoolWhether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss. Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home. If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff. Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow! | |
