July 10, 2024
ANNOUNCEMENTS
You know we’ve reached the midpoint of summer vacation when it is time to order textbooks and school attire! Our school spirit wear store and online bookstore will be offering free shipping starting on July 17, so it is time to stock up!
AUGUST BACK-TO-SCHOOL SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Join fellow Husky families for connection and fun before the start of school!
Middle School Back-to-School Social: RSVP Today! — Tuesday, August 20, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Lower School Back-to-School Social: RSVP Today! — Friday, August 23, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Grade 9 and New Upper School Parent Reception — Thursday, August 29, at 5:30 p.m. New Upper School parents are invited to learn from Head of School Patrick McHonett, Upper School Director Don Paige, and Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement Meredith VanDuyne about ways to partner with Flint Hill in support of your student. Remarks will begin at 5:40 p.m. followed by time to socialize and build parent connections prior to Upper School Back-to-School Night at 6:45 p.m.
ORDER TEXTBOOKS & BUY SUPPLIES — ONLINE BOOKSTORE OPENS IN ONE WEEK
The Flint Hill Online Bookstore will open on Wednesday, July 17. Free shipping will be available through July 31.
If your book list does not include any electronic textbooks, please follow this link to complete your purchase. If you have specific questions, please contact Director of Academics Aaron Proctor.
For families wishing to use other sources to purchase textbooks, you’ll find book lists and the necessary ISBN numbers in the store.
Below are school supplies requested by division:
Lower School supplies are furnished by the School and are included in tuition. It is recommended that all Lower School students bring reusable water bottles that are no more than nine inches tall to school every day.
Students in Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten are asked to purchase a backpack without wheels that is 16 inches high x 13 wide x 7 1/4 deep. Students in Junior Kindergarten should also have a small blanket for rest time (maximum size 40 x 40).
7TH GRADE SATELLITE PROJECT ON DISPLAY
As part of their Earth and Space Science class, 7th graders completed a cumulative, four-week project in which they researched, designed, and built sensors and systems for a satellite. Each of the six classes produced a satellite that now hangs above the project space in our building. Use this link to see pictures and student reflections.
ORDER SCHOOL ATTIRE NOW
We recommend ordering school dress items now, as orders for items may experience delays later in the summer. The dress guidelines for each division are on the Preparing for the 2024-25 School Year tile on the Husky Hub Resource Board.
Uniform suppliers (Grades JK-6) are:
- Flynn and O’Hara at 9650 Main St Unit 20 Fairfax, VA 22031, 703.503.5966
- Lands’ End Uniform Shop
The online School Store is your one-stop-shop for logo wear, spirit wear, P.E. uniforms and athletic practice clothing.
A uniform exchange will be offered in August before the start of the school year.
HUSKY TO-DO LIST
✅ FILL OUT: REQUIRED BACK-TO-SCHOOL FORMS
These online forms are required for student attendance at orientation, registration, classes, and for participation in all school-sponsored activities such as Athletics and Field Studies. The deadline to submit the forms has already passed, so please fill them out if you haven't yet.
The forms can be found in Husky Hub. After you log in, a yellow block will appear on the top part of the page with a message detailing the number of forms pending review. After clicking the link, you will be guided to the list of forms for your child/ren. If you receive an error message while completing your forms, or have questions, please contact Enrollment Services Manager Sarah Burnett.
✅ COMPLETE: REQUIRED STUDENT HEALTH FORMS
The Magnus Health system provides a convenient way for all required health forms to be entered electronically and allows for continuous access to your child’s health record throughout the year. The forms are required for student attendance at orientation, registration, classes, and for participation in all school-sponsored activities such as athletics and Field Studies.
Student Health Forms are now accessible through the Student Health Forms tile of the Resource Board. There is also a link on each checklist of the Preparing for the 2024-25 School Year tile. The deadline to submit health forms is Thursday, August 1.
✅ OPTIONAL: FLINT HILL CARPOOL NETWORK
To assist families who have an interest in forming a new carpool or adding to an existing one, we will launch the carpool availability feature in the Student Directory in July. This resource may be especially helpful to new families who are not served by one of our existing bus routes.
✅ LOG IN: ACCESS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Preparing for the 2024-25 School Year tile can be found on the Resource Board in Husky Hub. It is your go-to resource for planning the start of the new school year.
