Middle School Newsletter - November 23, 2022
Message From Division Director
I hope that this week has felt like a meaningful break for your families — whether or not you are traveling or gathering with extended family and friends. In the flow of a school year, it can be a great time for students to reflect and recharge for the next three week stretch prior to Winter Break. Please see below for information about our Middle School Activity Night on Friday, December 2. As a reminder:
- It is a great opportunity to have fun with classmates outside of the school day and get a taste of Upper School spirit and pride.
- We will keep students after school and supervise them until 8:00 p.m.
- You may pick them up at 8:00 p.m. or meet them to stay for the boys’ basketball game.
- You must complete this form by Thursday, December 1, at 8:00 a.m. to confirm attendance and your pick-up plan. Please note that you may edit the form after submission if your plans change.
Brian Lamont
Director of the Middle School
Announcements
The 18th Annual Flint Hill Tip-Off Tournament
The 18th Annual Flint Hill Tip-Off Tournament is the official kick-off to Flint Hill’s Varsity Basketball season with games played on Friday, December 2, and Saturday, December 3. Join us for a full weekend of Varsity Basketball games as some of the best talent from the Washington metropolitan region takes the court. We hope to see you there!
TEAMS
Varsity Girls’ Division – Flint Hill, Episcopal, Trinity at Meadowview, Oakcrest
Varsity Boys’ Division – Episcopal, Jackson Reed, St. John Paul the Great, Flint Hill
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
Home team listed first
Game 1: 3:00 p.m. (Varsity Girls) Episcopal vs. Oakcrest
Game 2: 4:45 p.m. (Varsity Boys) Jackson Reed vs. Episcopal
Game 3: 6:30 p.m. (Varsity Girls) Flint Hill vs. Trinity at Meadowview
Game 4: 8:15 p.m. (Varsity Boys) Flint Hill vs. St. John Paul the Great
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
Game 5: 12:00 p.m. (Varsity Girls) Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 3
Game 6: 1:45 p.m. (Varsity Boys) Loser of Game 2 vs. Loser of Game 4
Game 7: 3:30 p.m. (Varsity Girls) Championship Game
Game 8: 5:15 p.m. (Varsity Boys) Championship Game
Volunteers are needed! Sign up here to help at the Igloo during the tournament.
Middle School Activity Night — December 2
The annual Middle School Activity Night is the week we return from Thanksgiving Break. All students are encouraged to attend the activities on Friday, December 2, which will begin immediately after school and involve a trip to the Upper School gym to support our Girls’ Varsity Basketball team as part of the FH Basketball Tip-Off Tournament. This is a great opportunity to socialize and connect with the Upper School program.
- 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. — activities and pizza in the Middle School building, supervised by FH staff.
- 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. — basketball game in the Upper School gym, supervised by FH staff.
- 8:00 p.m. — event concludes; parents are to pick up in the Middle School carpool line, meet your child at the Upper School, or transfer responsibility to another parent. Please note that Middle School students may not remain for the boys' basketball game without adult supervision.
Parents must complete this form by Thursday, December 1, at 8:00 a.m. This confirms your child’s attendance at the event and your 8:00 p.m. pick-up plan. I will email a reminder a few days in advance.
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. Their embodiment of the Driving Spirit makes our School the special and unique place that respects and values all equally, leads and supports with compassion, acts with integrity to imagine what’s possible and inspires everyone to blaze their own trail.
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.
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.
2023-24 Calendar Highlights
We have shared our 23-24 Calendar Highlights on the Parent Resource Board including the first and last days of school, breaks, holidays, Conference Days and Professional Development Days. We will communicate any changes made to this calendar in the newsletter.
School Store – New Items Coming Soon
New apparel items have been ordered and are on the way to the School Store. Check out the School Store’s Coming Soon webpage for details.
Upcoming Events
Thanksgiving Break
Monday, November 21 - Friday, November 25
Classes Resume
Monday, November 28
Class of 2027 Parent Coffee: Upper School Preview
Wednesday, November 30, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., Upper School
Parents of current eighth graders are invited to learn about our program and the transition from middle school to upper school life from current Upper School parents. Register by Monday, November 28.
Basketball Tip-Off Tournament
Friday, December 2
Games at 3:00, 4:45, 6:30 and 8:15 p.m.
Saturday, December 3
Games at 11:00, 12:45, 2:30 and 4:15 p.m.
Middle School Activity Night
Friday, December 2
3:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Middle and Upper School Winter Orchestra Concert
Tuesday, December 6
Olson Theater (Hazel Lower School), 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Middle and Upper School Winter Band Concert
Thursday, December 8
Olson Theater (Hazel Lower School), 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Middle and Upper School Winter Choral Concert
Tuesday, December 13
Olson Theater (Hazel Lower School), 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Middle and Upper School Winter Percussion Concert
Thursday, December 15
Upper School Learning Commons, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Parent Meet-Up: Orangetheory
Tuesday, December 13, 1:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Winter Break
Monday, December 19 - Monday, January 2
Classes Resume
Tuesday, January 3
Parents’ Association
Parent Meet-Up: Orangetheory
Run, Row and Lift with Fellow FH Parents
The Parents’ Association is hosting a private Orangetheory Class for Flint Hill parents. We'll meet at the Vienna studio and enjoy a class together. Stay afterward for light refreshments and conversation.
Orangetheory is a group fitness, full-body workout class that focuses on either endurance, strength and/or power. All fitness levels and abilities are welcome for this hour-long class. There is no cost to attend, but registration is limited to the first 39 participants. Sign up below.
Tuesday, December 13
Location: 127 Maple Ave W., Vienna, Virginia
- 1:00 p.m. Check-in and demo
- 1:30-2:30 p.m. Class
- 2:30-3:15 p.m. Refreshments and mingling
Register to Attend — Spaces are limited.
Questions? Contact Olivia Landrum '11, 703-584-2315, in the Advancement Office.
Concessions Volunteers Needed – Winter Schedule
The winter athletic season has begun, and The Igloo will open for both girls’ and boys’ basketball games. 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!
March
2—Parent Morning Mixer
10—Lower School Spring Uniform Exchange
April
15—Parents’ Association Spring Tennis Social
May
25—Flint Hill Golf Invitational
June
1—Volunteer Appreciation Reception
