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Middle School Newsletter - DECEMBER 15, 2021
Message From Division Director
As some of you are aware from previous discussions, we are partnering with The Social Institute and piloting their #WinAtSocial curriculum with our students this year. #WinAtSocial is a gamified, student-led curriculum that focuses on navigating social-emotional health, social media and technology in positive, high-character ways. The program also provides resources to parents, providing insight into social media, technology, and student experiences as well as offering family discussion prompts to continue the conversations from lessons at school. Here are ways you can get involved:
- Register for the Parent Toolkit by using this step-by-step guide and the school access code: 0c68D8101A666E.
- Review the Parent Playbook for an overview of the partnership and browse other resources, such as the Family Huddles that correspond to each lesson.
- Attend the January 7 Middle School Division Virtual Coffee to walk through resources and our most recent student lessons with Middle School Counselor John Magner.
On Monday, we implemented our third (of seven) #WinAtSocial lessons in morning advisory. Here are the topics we have covered thus far:
- Seventh Grade
- Standing Up for Peers Who Have Been Bullied Online
- Surrounding Yourself with People and Content That Inspire You
- Recognizing How the Portrayal of People in Movies, Shows, and Ads Can Affect Us
- Eighth Grade
- Elevating a Culture of Inclusion at Our School
- Analyzing How Companies, Influencers and Online Groups Can Influence Us
- Rising above the Pressures of Likes, Followers, and Perfect Posts
Please enjoy a wonderful Winter Break with your families, and we look forward to seeing you in 2022!
Brian Lamont
Director of the Middle School
THE LATEST
Back Up School Devices Over the Winter Break
Over Winter Break, please back up and update your child's school device.
Here's how to back up your child's device using iCloud:
- Go to Settings > [your child's name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup.
- Turn on iCloud Backup if not already on. iCloud automatically backs up your iPad daily when it is connected to power, locked and connected to Wi-Fi.
- To perform a manual backup, tap Back Up Now.
Here's how to turn on automatic updates on your child's device:
- Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
- Tap Automatic Updates, then turn on Download iOS Updates.
- Turn on Install iOS Updates. Your device will automatically update to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Some updates might need to be installed manually.
For Grades 7-8, you will need your PADMIN password to update the iPad. If you do not remember your password, please email helpdesk@flinthill.org.
Financial Aid Deadline Approaching
The financial aid application deadline is Monday, January 10, for families planning to apply for financial aid for the 2022-23 school year. Flint Hill’s financial aid application is available on the Financial Aid for Student Tuition (FAST) website. Families who complete the application process by January 10 will receive a notification of their financial aid award on Thursday, January 27, when re-enrollment contracts are issued to current families.
Annual Fund — #GivingTuesday and December Giving Days
Thank you to the many parents, alumni, faculty, staff, grandparents, alumni parents and friends of our school who supported this year’s Flint Hill Annual Fund during our December Giving Days, which kicked off on #GivingTuesday! This year, 105 donors committed more than $75,000 to the Annual Fund through these efforts. Your gifts bring learning to life for our students every day.
You’ve still got time to be part of the journey of discovery for every student at Flint Hill this year. Make your gift online, learn more about the Annual Fund or call Director of the Annual Fund Christine Kitzmiller, at 703.584.2349, to make a pledge or ask questions about The Flint Hill Annual Fund.
Thank you for your support!
Middle School Division Virtual Coffee — #WinAtSocial
Friday, January 7, 8:45 a.m.
Join Middle School Counselor John Magner virtually to walk through resources and our most recent student lessons.
- Seventh Grade — Recognizing How the Portrayal of People in Movies, Shows, and Ads Can Affect Us
- Eighth Grade — Rising above the Pressures of Likes, Followers, and Perfect Posts
Friendly Reminders
- The Giving Tree (coat drive) continues through this Friday, December 17.
- Family service opportunities over the break.
- Nominations for the Driving Spirit Award are due by December 31
- Teacher Appreciation: share one word describing FH teachers
- Refer a Husky and the Admission team will reach out to them.
Upcoming Events
To help protect the integrity and privacy of virtual events, we have placed all the links to Google Meet virtual events in Husky Hub via the All-School Calendar.
The Giving Tree
December 13-17. Students may bring in new or gently used coats for Cornerstones Coat Drive.
Winter Break
December 18-January 2
Classes Resume
Monday, January 3
Middle School Division Virtual Coffee — #WinAtSocial
Friday, January 7, 8:45 a.m.
Grades JK-12 Two-Hour Delayed Opening
Tuesday, January 11
End of Second Quarter and First Semester
Friday, January 14
Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
Grades JK-12 No Classes, Administrative Offices Closed
Monday, January 17
Health Services
Reminder: Keep Everyone Healthy by Staying Home If Sick
If your student has fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, you should keep them home to recover. They must be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning to school.
The COVID-19 Health Information tile on the Resource Board has this year’s protocols and procedures.
Flint Hill strongly encourages everyone who is eligible to be vaccinated.
The COVID-19 Case Dashboard has been updated.
Parents' Association
Opportunity: Host a Grade Level Parent Dinner!
The Parents’ Association is looking forward to hosting grade level parent dinners at people’s homes. Contact Sibel Unsal necatismom@gmail.com if you are interested in hosting!
My Favorite Holiday Tradition
For someone who does not “officially” celebrate Christmas, I’m its biggest fan! The lights, the presents, the cookies, midnight mass, matching pajamas — I am all in!
My most favorite tradition by far are all the holiday cards. Read more.
Parent Tracks
School Store
Holiday Shopping
The holiday season is upon us. To ensure that you or your loved ones receive Flint Hill spirit wear before winter break, please place your orders no later than noon on Thursday, December 16.
The School Store uses priority shipping, but please allow a week for local packages to be delivered and up to two weeks for packages mailed outside the DMV area.
Hoodies and Outerwear
We have a great selection of hoodies and outerwear for youth and adults. Click the links below to view our inventory.
How Do I Make an Exchange or Return?
Please email Adrienne Robinson within 30 days of your original purchase. Include your order number, the item(s) that didn’t work, and if you would like to return your items or exchange them. Exchanges may be made for the same item in a different size or for an item of equal value. We are happy to issue a refund for items that did not work for you.
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