Middle School Newsletter - December 14, 2022

Table of Contents

Add a header to begin generating the table of contents

Announcements

Reminder: School Resumes on Tuesday, January 3

We wish you a festive and restful winter break and look forward to welcoming students and faculty/staff back to campus on Tuesday, January 3. There is no school on Monday, January 2.

Gifts to Faculty and Staff

As we approach the Winter Break, I wanted to remind you of the School’s recommendations concerning gifts to faculty and staff. Flint Hill encourages simplicity in the giving of gifts. The School discourages the collection of money from parents to provide teachers or coaches with gifts. Please note that holiday gift giving is not an expectation, and individual families should decide what is best for them, keeping in mind that a sincere, heartfelt “thank you” often carries the greatest meaning.

Inclement Weather Policy

Delayed openings and closures will be announced to members of the Flint Hill community by 5:45 a.m. on the day of a severe weather event in the following ways:

Text/email alerts through our emergency notification system
A banner on our website
Story posts on Instagram and Facebook

Note that inclement weather is currently predicted for Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. If a change to the school day is required, we will contact you as stated above. If you do not hear from us, know that the school day is scheduled as normal.

If you haven't already, text YES to 79041 to receive text messages from our emergency notification system.

Classwork During Inclement Weather

Starting with the second snow day of the season and including all others, teachers may choose to assign work by sending an email to students alerting them of assignments by 10:00 a.m. Work should be made available on the teacher course page or through another electronic form. Individual or additional considerations will be made in the event of:

excessive consecutive snow days,
a high number of individual snow days; or
extended time periods without power.

Fall Sports Photos Available

If you would like to view or purchase team pictures, please follow these instructions to order.

Driving Spirit Award Nominations Deadline — December 30

The Driving Spirit Award recognizes current Flint Hill faculty and staff members who lead by example through their dedication to students and ability to energize and inspire the Flint Hill community. Please think about the exceptional current teachers and staff members in the Flint Hill community who you believe fit this description and complete the nomination form by Friday, December 30.

Flint Hill Alumni Virtual College Panel — January 9

Monday, January 9, 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. — Virtual Event

Middle and Upper School families are invited to hear directly from recent graduates as they describe their transition to college and respond to questions about what they have learned, how they were prepared and the challenges they experienced during this pivotal time. We hope you’ll join us to learn about how Flint Hill prepares our students for college life — inside and outside the classroom.

This year’s event will be virtual (and can be accessed using the links below), based on the student’s current grade at Flint Hill.

Panel for Grades 11 and 12

Panel for Grades 7 - 10

Financial Aid Application Deadline — January 9

The financial aid application deadline for the 2023-2024 school year is Monday, January 9. Current families can expect their financial aid notifications on Wednesday, February 1. New student financial aid notifications will go out on Friday, March 3. Please email admission@flinthill.org or call 703.584.2314 with questions.

Upcoming Events

Parents' Association Divisional Ambassador Information Session
Wednesday, December 14, 7:30 - 8:00 p.m., Virtual via Google Meet

Middle and Upper School Winter Percussion Concert
Thursday, December 15
Upper School Learning Commons, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Watch the livestream

Winter Break
Monday, December 19 - Monday, January 2

Classes Resume
Tuesday, January 3

Financial Aid Application Deadline
Monday, January 9

Virtual College Panel for 7th-12th Grade Families
Monday, January 9
Virtual, 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.

Parents’ Association

Reminder: Divisional Ambassador Information Session Today / Self-Nomination Form Due This Friday

Interested parents should complete and submit the Divisional Ambassador Self-Nomination Form by Friday, December 16, at 3:00 p.m.

In reimagining the Parents’ Association, we are striving to create a volunteer structure that supports an even wider range of participation, has a time commitment more flexible and manageable for the busy lives of today’s parents and better reflects the diverse identities of our student body. Please refer to the email sent Monday, December 5, at 6:00 p.m. for all of the details.

Parents’ Association President KayAnn Schoeneman and Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement Meredith VanDuyne are hosting a virtual information session this evening to answer your questions.

Wednesday, December 14, 7:30 - 8:00 p.m., Virtual via Google Meet

If you have any questions about the divisional ambassador role, please contact KayAnn Schoeneman or Meredith VanDuyne (703.584.2351).

Save the Date for the Next Parent Meetup: Thursday, January 19

We had so much fun at our last Parent Meetup at Orangetheory and look forward to gathering again for some community service! Spend time with fellow parents while making a difference for women and children in need at Women Giving Back — an organization that supports women and children in crisis by providing quality clothing at no cost. Parents will volunteer together to help sort donations at the Sterling warehouse. Visit womengivingback.org to learn more.

Thursday, January 19, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Location: Women Giving Back — 20 Export Drive, Sterling, VA 20164

Questions? Contact Olivia Landrum '11, in the Advancement Office

Concessions Volunteers Needed — Winter Schedule Available

Many volunteers are needed to sell concessions during the day, after school and during basketball games. It’s a great way to meet other parents and get a special glimpse into the Flint Hill experience. Check out the schedule and sign up for as many shifts as you'd like. Feel free to invite a friend to sign up with you too!