Upper School Newsletter – January 31, 2024
January 31, 2023
Letter From The Division Director
On Friday, February 9, we will be holding our annual senior skip day. We chose that day because senior classes have historically preferred to have their scheduled skip day centered around Super Bowl weekend. Now that we have a professional day for teachers on Monday, February 12, it creates a four-day weekend for seniors as well.
Please note that this tradition is only for the senior class. We will hold classes for all other grades on that day — students in grades 9, 10, and 11 should be on campus and in class. Each student will have their skip day when they are in the senior class.
Don Paige
Director of the Upper School
Announcements
Enrollment Contracts Are in Your Husky Hub Account
Please note the information below and contact admission@flinthill.org or 703.584.2314 with any questions.
- TODAY, Wednesday, January 31 — 2024-25 enrollment contracts were issued for returning students.
- Thursday, February 8 — 2024-25 enrollment contracts due. The completed enrollment contract and non-refundable deposit will secure your child’s placement for next year.
Two Upcoming Upper School Theater Performances
The Flint Hill Theater Club will debut its first ever full-length production this Friday, February 2, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., in the Olson Theater. Our amazingly talented theater students will be presenting the classic American courtroom drama, "12 Angry Jurors."
Join us again on Friday, February 9, at 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., for Flint Hill's second annual 10-Minute Play Festival where six one-act plays, that have been written, directed, performed, and designed entirely by students, will premiere.
Seating is first-come first serve for both performances and no reservations are required. We'll hope to see you there!
Major Minors Concert — Wednesday, February 14
Love is in the air this February! Join the Major Minors, Flint Hill’s award-winning a cappella group, for their annual concert, featuring feel-good songs by P!nk, Keane, Ed Sheeran, and more. It’s sure to be a heartwarming experience. The concert is free and will be held in the Upper School Commons on Wednesday, February 14, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Dads Meetup: Topgolf — Monday, February 26
Connect with fellow Flint Hill dads while enjoying some friendly competition at Topgolf on Monday, February 26, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Registration is limited to 25 guests and includes play and equipment, appetizers, and non-alcoholic beverages. Register using this form, and contact Olivia Landrum with any questions. Special thanks to Divisional Ambassador Mani Qazi P’29 for hosting!
Parent Meetup: Walking Group — February Dates Added!
Join Molisa Meholic P'29 and other Flint Hill parents for a rejuvenating walk through different trails and neighborhoods near the School. Sign up on this form and contact Molisa Meholic with any questions.
February Dates: Tuesday, February 6, Friday, February 16, and Tuesday, February 27 at 8:15 a.m.
Save the Date: Community Festival — Saturday, March 2
Please save the date and make a plan to join us on Saturday, March 2, in the Upper School for our annual Community Festival!
From 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., you're invited to engage in thoughtful discussions about what makes a community. Open to parents, faculty/staff, alumni, and students in grades 7-12, the event is designed to engage in dialogue that will foster relationships and strengthen connections within the Flint Hill community.
From 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., we will celebrate and honor our community’s diverse background with a cultural festival to highlight the rich diversity within our community.
Reminders
Kaleidoscope Parent Book Club — Monday, February 5
Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 5, 8:30-9:30 a.m., in the Peterson Middle School Conference Room. We will meet to discuss “All American Boys” by Jason Reynolds and Brendon Kiely. 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 to attend by completing this form. If you have any questions, please contact All-School Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator Miles Henderson.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day Brunch — Wednesday, February 7
National Girls and Women in Sports Day is Wednesday, February 7, 1:15-2:15 p.m., in the Upper School Learning Commons. This year, we will have two speakers and the presentation of the Jody Patrick Spirit Award. Our first speaker will be Alex Long, a former Husky class of 2012. Alex played basketball for Flint Hill, and upon graduating, continued her academic and athletic career at Davidson College. She now works in the Metropolitan Area as a manager of sales operations. Our second speaker is Megan Shifflett Bachman, the Head Volleyball Coach at George Mason University. Shifflett Bachman, a three-time NCAA Champion, will be entering her third season at the helm of the Mason volleyball program. Prior to entering the coaching profession, Shifflett Bachman played at Penn State as a defensive specialist/setter.
We encourage all our female and nonbinary students, both athletes and non-athletes, to join us in this affinity space to celebrate women and girls in sports!
Parent Meetup: Women Giving Back Volunteer Day — Thursday, February 8
Women Giving Back is an organization that supports women and children in crisis. Spend time together while sorting clothing donations at the Sterling warehouse on Thursday, February 8, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Learn more and sign up to volunteer!
Host Families Needed for Exchange Program with Paris, France
We are excited to welcome back our friends from our Parisian exchange school, Lycée Rocroy. Exchange students will be arriving in Washington, D.C., and will be at Flint Hill from Monday, April 1, to Wednesday, April 10. We are looking for host families to provide lodging, meals, and transportation to school during that time. The students will visit the major D.C. landmarks with their teachers, so families don't have to worry about planning special excursions. They know that our students have sports practice, games, and homework after school, and they are fine with waiting at school until the Flint Hill students are finished with their school day. This is a great opportunity for Flint Hill students to practice their French, but families do not have to speak any French as they are here to practice English. There will be 32 students in the group, ranging in age from 15 to 17. If you are interested in hosting, please complete this survey. Email Annie Broche with any questions.
Senior Families: Check Out the Senior Tile on Husky Hub
Senior year is a busy one, and there are a lot of dates to be aware of. Please reference the Senior tile in Husky Hub for useful information for seniors and families.
Register for Summer on the Hill
Registration is now open for 2024 Summer on the Hill. We are proud to offer programs in the following categories:
- Headfirst Summer Camps: Age 3 - Rising Grade 5
- Athletic Camps: Rising Grades 3-9
- Enrichment Camps: Rising Grades 4-9
- For-Credit & Academic Prep Courses: Rising Grades 9-12
- D.C. United Soccer Camp & Washington Nationals Baseball and Softball Camps: Ages 5-13
Space is limited so reserve your slot today! For questions, contact Matt McCoart.
Volunteers Needed! Sign Up for a Shift in the Igloo
Your help is needed to run concessions in the Upper School. No experience necessary! Parents from all divisions are welcome; this is a great opportunity to connect with other parents. Sign up for as many shifts as you'd like, and invite a friend to join you. Upper School students can earn service hours for basketball games, too! Volunteer Sign-up
Upcoming Events
Enrollment Contracts Issued — Current Students
Wednesday, January 31
Financial Aid Notification — Current Students
Wednesday, January 31
12 Angry Jurors - US Theater Club Production
Friday, February 2
Lower School Olson Theater, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Kaleidoscope Parent Book Club
Monday, February 5
Peterson Middle School Conference Room, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
RSVP to attend
Parent Meetup: Walking Group
Tuesday, February 6
Difficult Run Trailhead, Miller Heights Neighborhood, 8:15 a.m.
Sign up to attend
National Girls and Women in Sports Day Brunch
Wednesday, February 7
Upper School Learning Commons, 1:15-2:15 p.m.
Enrollment Contracts Due — Current Students
Thursday, February 8
Parent Meetup: Women Giving Back Volunteer Day
Thursday, February 8
Women Giving Back, 20 Export Drive, Sterling, VA, 20164, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sign up to attend
Senior Skip Day
Friday, February 9
10-Minute Play Festival
Friday, February 9
Lower School Olson Theater, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Professional Development Day, No Classes
Monday, February 12
Major Minors Concert
Wednesday, February 14
Upper School Commons, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Parent Meetup: Walking Group
Friday, February 16
Difficult Run Trailhead, Miller Heights Neighborhood, 8:15 a.m.
Sign up to attend
Presidents’ Day, No School
Monday, February 19
Dads Meetup: Topgolf
Monday, February 26
Topgolf Loudoun, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Sign up to attend
Parent Meetup: Walking Group
Tuesday, February 27
Difficult Run Trailhead, Miller Heights Neighborhood, 8:15 a.m.
Sign up to attend
