May 2, 2024
New Husky Updates will resume its regular bi-weekly Wednesday schedule on May 15.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW PARENT NIGHT
New Parent Night was a success! We recorded videos for those who missed the event or want to review some of its details. We hope the information is helpful and informative in preparing for your student for next school year.
- Welcome from the Head of School and Parents’ Association
- Division Director Presentations
If you attended last night and didn’t submit the survey, we’d really appreciate you doing that soon.
NAVIGATING HUSKY HUB: RESOURCE BOARD AND SCHOOL FORMS — VIRTUAL EVENT TOMORROW AT 12:00 P.M.
Join us for a virtual demonstration of Husky Hub, your one-stop shop for all the information needed before and during the school year. Tomorrow, May 3, at 12:00 p.m., you'll learn where to find everything you need to prepare for the school year, including required school forms, directories, the school calendar, and more! This session aims to help you understand and find the resources that are available to you. Register now! The recording for the session will be included in the May 15 New Husky Update.
In preparation for this tutorial, please be sure you can access Husky Hub to follow along. Your username was sent to you by email Monday, April 29. If you need assistance, contact our Help Desk prior to the virtual session.
WHO TO CONTACT
The Flint Hill team is here to help! For general questions, contact division offices:
Lower School
- Madeleine Lopez, Director of the Lower School
- Donna Holaday, Assistant to the Director of the Lower School
- Office phone number: 703.584.2360
Middle School
- Brian Lamont, Director of the Middle School
- Michelle Keatley, Assistant to the Director of the Middle School
- Office number: 703.584.2370
Upper School
- Don Paige, Director of the Upper School
- Ban Hameed, Assistant to the Director of the Upper School
- Debbie Ayers, Assistant Director of the Upper School and US Academic Dean
- Maha Morse, School Registrar
- Office number: 703.584.2381
Logistics
- Husky Hub or bus transportation questions: Melissa Turner, Director of Systems Operations and Systems Training
- Billing questions: Sammy Nelson, Student Billing Specialist
- Getting into Husky Hub questions: IT Help Desk
Have other questions and not sure where to go? When in doubt, enrollment team members will remain resources for you and point you in the right direction.
STILL NEED TO MEET THE LOWER SCHOOL PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT?
If you have a new student joining the Lower School and their proof of identification wasn’t verified during New Parent Night, please schedule a 5-minute virtual meeting to complete this step.
THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU AT THE GOLF INVITATIONAL & SKILLS SOCIAL — THURSDAY, MAY 23
Want to meet some current parents? Whether you're a once-a-week or a once-a-year golfer, join the Flint Hill community for a casual golf scramble that brings together our community for a fun day on the links! Although you might not recognize many faces at first, don't be shy. This is a casual way to meet other Huskies. Plus, we’re out there for a worthwhile cause — the Parents’ Association Endowment for Financial Aid in Honor of Sally Hazel.
Head of School Patrick McHonett and his wife Jessica are hosting a Skills Social in the morning. It’s 90 minutes of casual conversation and skills taught by pros and then lunch in the Clubhouse. Plus, rental clubs are provided! Here’s a peek into the fun!
Up for 18 holes? Register as an individual, and we will pair you with fellow Huskies. Or, get a foursome together! All abilities are welcome, so sign up at flinthill.org/golf.
Contact Engagement and Stewardship Director Tiffany Parry with questions.
STOCK UP ON SPIRIT WEAR
The Flint Hill School Store is offering free shipping through the end of May. Don’t forget to stock up on your Flint Hill spirit wear! Use the code NFFS24 to get your free shipping. If you have any questions about sizes or stock, please email the school store.
LEGALLY BLONDE, THE UPPER SCHOOL MUSICAL — MAY 3-5
The Flint Hill Fine Arts Department invites you to the Upper School's rendition of "Legally Blonde," where beloved blonde Elle Woods takes Harvard by (pink) storm in a fun, upbeat story of self-discovery.
The cast will give three performances at Hazel Lower School in the Olson Theater:
- Friday (SOLD OUT) and Saturday, May 3-4, 7:00-9:30 p.m.
- Sunday, May 5, 2:00-4:30 p.m.
Tickets are free, but they're going fast!
REMINDERS
NEW HUSKY MINI GOLF
Join us for an afternoon of fun in May at Oakmont (previously Oak Marr) Mini Golf! You and your family will meet future classmates while enjoying Rita’s Italian Ice and a round of mini golf.
- Lower School (Grades JK-6): Tuesday, May 21, 4:00 p.m.
- Middle School (Grades 7-8): Wednesday, May 22, 4:30 p.m.
- Upper School (Grades 9-11): Thursday, May 23, 6:00 p.m.
PREPARING FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR
Information for the next school year has been added to the Preparing for the 2024-25 School Year tile on the Resource Board in Husky Hub. We'll review this information and more tomorrow, May 3, at 12:00 p.m., during the Navigating Husky Hub virtual session.
PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION — YOUR INVITATION TO VOLUNTEER
All Flint Hill parents and guardians are automatically members of the Parents’ Association (PA). There are no dues. The Flint Hill PA exists to foster relationships within the parent community. We have a large group of Divisional Ambassadors who volunteer to help parents meet each other, encourage attendance and participation in school events, and support the School’s mission, vision, and values. Whether you have a few hours once a year or can be on campus every day, there’s a place for everyone.
Learn more about serving as a Divisional Ambassador. New parents are welcome to serve your first year. To sign up, complete this brief form by Monday, May 13. Visit the Philanthropy and Parent Engagement table at New Parent Night to learn more about how to get involved!
INVITATION TO KALEIDOSCOPE BOOK CLUB
As part of our focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, we invite all parents, faculty, and staff to participate in our monthly Kaleidoscope Book Club which will take place Monday, May 6, 8:30-9:30 a.m., in the Peterson Middle School. If you haven’t read the book, that’s OK! You can always join just to engage in the discussion that is taking place. We will meet to discuss “The Sun Is Also a Star” by Nicola Yoon. Our book club provides a safe and engaging space for parents to read, discuss, and reflect on thought-provoking narratives that have been deemed too controversial. We've curated a diverse selection of banned books from various genres and eras that have sparked debates and provoked change. RSVP here for the meeting. If you have any questions, please email All-School Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator Miles Henderson.
BUS SERVICE SIGN-UP DEADLINE — FRIDAY, JUNE 14
For detailed information about bus service, please click here. To sign your student up for bus service, please complete the Bus Service Registration Form. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Turner, Director of Systems Operations and Systems Training, at bus@flinthill.org or by phone/text at 571.926.7502.
LOWER SCHOOL AFTERCARE AND MIDDLE SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY SIGN-UP DEADLINE — FRIDAY, JUNE 14
For detailed information about AfterCare and Extended Day, please click here.
- Lower School AfterCare — please complete this form.
- Middle School Extended Day — please complete this form.
If you have any questions, please contact Matt McCoart, Director of After School and Summer Programs, at mmccoart@flinthill.org or by phone/text at 571.752.1630.
UPCOMING ATHLETIC EVENTS
Everyone is invited to come together to cheer our Huskies on to victory this spring. Check out our individual team schedules and come on out!
