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Message from Ms. Aiello
Dear Hutchison Families,
Spring is finally here! (fingers crossed). We are enjoying two full weeks before Spring Break and great things are happening. Students have been immersed in many great learning experiences and opportunities to share their thinking with others. So many walls are filled with beautiful work as spring trips and grade level activities are being planned! Please review our updates! A video message will be shared next week.
Sarah C. Aiello
In this update, you will find the following information:
- Community Connection: Social Media
- Kindergarten Registration
- Attendance
- FCPS Strategic Planning
- Dangers of Fentanyl
- Updates to SR & R
- Hutchison Parent Group Association (complete form)
- Mental Health Support
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Girls on the Run Begins! Thank you to all Ms. Price, Ms. Little, Ms. Koppang, and Ms. Guevara | 2nd Grade Readers & Explorers! | Staff Scavenger Hunt We had so much connecting with each other! |
Girls on the Run Begins!
2nd Grade Readers & Explorers!
Staff Scavenger Hunt
Community Meeting on the Dangers of Fentanyl
The conversation will continue on Monday, April 24, with our next community meeting on the critical topic of fentanyl danger and opioid awareness. More information is coming soon. Visit our Opioid Awareness webpage for updates as they become available.
Visit the Fairfax County Government webpage on opioids for information on how you can take action and how to get help for yourself or loved ones.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
FCPS Strategic Planning
FCPS is hosting a virtual community forum to discuss the first draft of proposed goals for the new Strategic Plan. Forums are scheduled for:
Monday, April 10, at noon.
Tuesday, April 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (in Spanish).
Monday, April 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy five-step process outlined for parents looking 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.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.
Supporting Your Child's Mental Health
Identifying whether your child’s behaviors are normal or a warning sign of a mental health concern can be difficult. Talk to your child and pay attention to their actions. Also, consider these warning signs:
Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
Lack of sleep, or too much sleep.
A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
Alcohol or drug use.
Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family.
Thoughts of harming themselves or others.
If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. All Fairfax County public schools have at least one school counselor, school psychologist, and school social worker. Please reach out to one of these staff members to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Call your school or visit their website for staff members’ contact information. Find additional information to support your child’s wellness on FCPS’ website.
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harm to self or others, please take action:
Text NEEDHELP to 85511 for the CrisisLink hotline or call them at 703-527-4077.
Go to the nearest emergency room or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.
Call 911.
Principal Sarah Aiello
