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Message from the Principal

Hello Hutchison Families,

Progress reports were shared with students this week. Please take some time to review the report with your child, discuss their progress, and celebrate their successes! This is also a great opportunity to reflect on areas where they might need some extra support.

We encourage you to work together with your child to set some achievable goals for the next part of the school year. Think about what strategies might help them reach those goals.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your child's progress in more detail, please don't hesitate to reach out to their teacher. We are here to partner with you in supporting your child's learning journey.

Sarah C. Aiello 

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Sarah Aiello

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Community Calendar

• Thursday, February 13–Treats & Paint Night
• Monday, February 17–No School –Presidents Day
• Monday, February 24–Early Release Monday–School Dismisses at 12:35 PM

Contact:

Maureen Griffin

@email

PTA Corner

SkateQuest

A huge THANK YOU to those who came to our 2nd Annual SkateQuest fundraiser! Over 130 people came to support Hutchison and build community while many ice skated for the first time!

Thank you to the Hutchison staff for showing up and volunteering and/or skating—or both!: Ms. Curran, Ms. Stang, Ms. Guevara, Ms. Miller, Ms. Del grande, Ms. Wilcox, Ms. Sclaroff, Ms. Austin, Ms. Lehrer, Ms. Sanders, Ms. Mathews-Edgerton, Ms. Wilson, Ms. Antonio, Ms. Hailey, and, of course, Ms. Aiello!

PTA Meeting

Our next PTA meeting will be on Wednesday, February 19 at 7:00pm in the Hutchison Library. Please join us as we work to set a calendar of events for the remainder of the school year.

Agenda items include: a budget update, upcoming fundraisers, upcoming events (including activities over the summer), and questions and wonderings about anything at Hutchison. 

Contact:

Michael Gueltig

@email

Kindness Week

We are so excited to celebrate Kindness Week February 10-14 at Hutchison.  Our counselors have some fun activities planned for our students and staff to spread kindness throughout our community.  From kindness bingo to secret acts of kindness, we can’t wait to see how kindness grows at Hutchison. Some dates for our families to keep in mind are Thursday, February 13, our school will have a pj day as a way to be kind to ourselves, and on Friday, February 14, students can end their week by wearing red, pink or hearts. Happy Kindness Week!

  Contact:

       School Counselors

Family Paint Night–Thursday, February 13

6:30-7:00    PM Bring a treat to share with the Hutchison community

7:00 - 8:00  PM Families may create their own Masterpiece–canvas & paint provided.

Contact:

Maureen Griffin

@email

Yearbook Orders

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

$15.00  www.strawbridge.net  Online Code: YB30385

Complete the paper order form in your 2/11/25 Tuesday folder.

Contact:

Maureen Griffin

@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:

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Next Early Release Monday is 2/24

Contact:

Sarah Aiello

@email 

Choosing Appropriate Games, Shows, and Movies

Common Sense Media offers the following tips for helping kids use media safely: 

• Preview programs, games and apps before allowing your child to view or play with them. Organizations such as Common Sense Media has programming ratings and reviews to help you determine what's appropriate for your child's age. Better yet, watch, play or use them with your child.
• Seek out interactive options that engage your child, rather than those that just require pushing and swiping or staring at the screen.
• Use parental controls to block or filter internet content.
• Make sure your child is close by during screen time so that you can supervise his or her activities.
• Ask your child regularly what programs, games and apps he or she has played with during the day.
• When watching programming with your child, discuss what you're watching and educate your child about advertising and commercials.

You can use www.commonsensemedia.org to check the ratings for movies, tv shows, apps, and movies your child might want. 

Common Sense Media también está en español en: www.commonsensemedia.org/es 

Contact:

Carly Le Blanc

@email 

WIDA Testing Schedule

Dates listed above are for large group testing (Listening, Reading and Writing).  

Students will be pulled in small groups for speaking following their large group testing. 

If there is a snow day, we plan to have students test the day we return to school.

Contact:

Wendy West

@email

Lexia Parent Nights

Lexia will be offering Parent Nights throughout the 24-25 SY. The next Lexia Parent Night will be held on February 12, 2025. Information regarding the Lexia Parent Nights can be found on Family Academy Site.

Contact:

Amanda Salvo

[email protected]

Oral Language and Vocabulary 

Click to watch this short video to learn some ways that you can help at home to build your child’s oral language and vocabulary development.

Contact:

Amanda Salvo

[email protected]

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Updates from the County

Make Sure Your Children Are Up-to-Date on Immunizations

Please make sure your child has all of their necessary immunizations. Remember, all students are required to be immunized against certain diseases to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of keeping children healthy!

Starting Monday, May 19, students who have not provided proof of immunization may not be allowed to attend school. You can check your child’s immunization status and submit updated immunization information by accessing SIS ParentVUE. 

Please check with your healthcare provider to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations for the 2024-25 school year. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources. Be wise and immunize!

FCPS Proposed Budget Progress

The Fairfax County School Board discussed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget at their work session on February 4. They discussed details regarding student enrollment and investments in students requiring additional support, market comparison data for surrounding school divisions, and an update on progress toward achieving the Baldrige Award for Performance Excellence. Baldrige is a framework used to assess and improve organizational performance across various sectors, including education. 

The School Board also held a public hearing on the FY 2026 Proposed Budget on Tuesday, February 4, where they invited the community to share their feedback on the budget. 

 

On Tuesday, February 18, the Fairfax County executive will present the county’s Advertised Budget, and the Fairfax County School Board will hold a work session on the FCPS FY 2026 Proposed Budget. View FCPS’ Budget Development Calendar.

Breaking Down the Budget

More than 85% of the budget is dedicated to instruction and reflects the needs of our community’s young people in response to the changing world around us. Budget priorities include providing competitive compensation for all employees, including a 7% salary increase for all staff. The majority of the budget increase is dedicated to that proposed 7% pay increase.  

Our families want their children in high-quality schools with the best teachers who provide rigorous academic experiences. We must provide competitive compensation to attract and retain our outstanding educators, administrators, and other school-based and operational staff dedicated to the success of our students. 

The proposed 7% salary increase would likely move FCPS to the highest starting salary for teachers with a master's degree among our neighboring counties and greatly improve our recruitment efforts amidst an ongoing teacher shortage. Visit the Budget webpage for more information. 

Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Countywide lottery registration for the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program for first graders in the 2025-26 school year is open through Thursday, February 13, at 4 p.m. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program through Thursday, March 6, at 4 p.m.  

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. 

Interested parents/caregivers may attend an informational meeting at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. 

Get more details on the DLI Program webpage

🧲 Learn About Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools

Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts. 

Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration page.

Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration (Note: Date Change)

FCPS’ Chief Equity Office invites the community to an Inaugural Black History Month Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, February 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.   

The event begins with a light reception followed by a formal program, From the Threads of Our Past to the Fabric of Our Future. The program will honor the enduring contributions of Black history and culture while envisioning a future rooted in equity and excellence. It will include inspiring performances, personal stories, reflections, and opportunities to connect and celebrate. The event is open to the entire community. 

For more information, contact Nina Thomas, senior manager for Professional Learning and Cultural Responsiveness.

Students Invited to Share Their Voices at the 2025 Family Summit

The 2025 FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, March 15, at South Lakes High School. Visit the Family Summit webpage for more information. 

At the event, FCPS students are invited to showcase projects and advocacy efforts around inclusivity in schools. This is a great resume-building opportunity, and students can earn service hours as well. Students may share their work in a share-fair environment using posters, essays, videos, songs, or art. They will interact with attendees through conversations about their work, ideas, and efforts to foster inclusivity in school communities. 

Students must use this Google Form to participate by Monday, February 17. A list of possible projects is also on the form. More information will be provided after the student’s submission is received. Please contact Manuel Gomez Portillo with any questions. 

✨ Centering student voice is part of FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered. 

🏅 Advisory Committee for Students With Disabilities Seeks Nominations for First-Class Awards

First-Class Awards are presented each year to individuals who support, design, and/or implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students. The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is seeking nominations for the 2025 First-Class Awards. This is a great opportunity for the community to recognize and celebrate the inclusion efforts of educators, administrators, and students who demonstrate the inclusion of students with disabilities in all facets of education. 

Nominees should model excellence in their role relative to special education, have a positive impact that benefits disabled and non-disabled students alike, and be committed to creating an inclusive environment and mindset.

Nominate an administrator, staff member, student, or community partner who has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in Fairfax County Public Schools. Nominations close Wednesday, February 19.

Office of the Ombuds: At Your Service!

Ombuds staff engage with FCPS employees, families, and students to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help get answers to questions, resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters.  

Ombuds office staff members are available to help resolve disagreements between parents/caregivers and schools. They do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.

Anyone with concerns, questions, or complaints to share with the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, email @email, or visit their webpage, where you may Submit a Question.