Flint Hill School
Upper School, Middle School
April 13 2021
COPYRIGHT REBECCA DROBIS

Middle School Newsletter - August 25, 2021

Message From Division Director

THE LATEST

Middle School Parent Orientation

Please view the video above for an overview of our start of school and the Middle School approach. The presentation slides are also available here.

Navigating Carpool and Arrival and Dismissal Information

Flint Hill Carpool
As you gear up for next week, we created short video guides to help you navigate carpool for pick-up and drop-off. For updated information on arrival and dismissal, visit the “Preparing Tile” on Husky Hub. Carpool signs were mailed to Lower and Middle School families on August 24.

Are you picking up students from Middle School and Upper School? Learn more about this year’s new, more convenient procedure and where you go for pick-up and drop-off.

Making Our Attendance More Efficient and Safer with SchoolPass

We have invested in an innovative, user-friendly system called SchoolPass to help manage school attendance, carpool and dismissal more efficiently and in real-time. If you did not receive a welcome email from SchoolPass, please email helpdesk@flinthill.org. It’s important parents have downloaded the SchoolPass app.

Click on the Attendance Policy and Procedure Tile on the Resource tab in Husky Hub for directions on how to use SchoolPass to notify the School about absences, late arrivals and early dismissals.

Stay in the Know! All School Calendar is Available

Flint Hill All School Calendar

Did you know that you can have the electronic All School Calendar feed directly into your iCal or Google calendars? The electronic All School Calendar is where you can find when and where upcoming school events are being held — and starting this year, it’s where you’ll find all the Google Meet codes for virtual events. No more having to pull up the Weekly Newsletter to search for Meet links.

To get to the All School Calendar, log in to Husky Hub and click on the Calendar icon in the top menu bar. Scroll down and on the bottom left, you can toggle on and off to select which calendars you’d like to display. We strongly recommend displaying the All School Calendar.

In less than one minute, you can watch this video on how to feed the All School Calendar into your personal calendar. Fast forward to the 3:49 mark for the calendar tip. Watch the full video if you’d like a general refresher on Husky Hub.

And remember, the School’s IT department isn’t just for students; it’s a parent resource too! Just email helpdesk@flinthill.org to ask a question or set up a time for a private tutorial.

Dress Guidelines

We recognize that there have been inventory challenges this summer, and some of you may be worried that your child has what they need to start the school year. Please know that we will be flexible in the first few weeks, and your child is welcome to wear a solid color white, green or blue shirt as you wait for orders to arrive. I also wanted to note that the requirement of a Flint Hill top includes the uniform polo shirts worn in the Lower School. If you are interested in having your child wear a polo, please visit Lands’ End or Flynn and O’Hara.

Summer 2021 Magazine is Here!

Feel free to share the Summer 2021 Flint Hill Magazine digital version with friends and family. Find out how the Flint Hill reunion went virtual, read the exclusive interview with commencement speaker Brian Aspinwall ‘00 and learn how graduates made school history.

Spotlight

New Interim Director of Counseling

Mia Burton, director of institutional equity and inclusion is also taking on the role of interim director of counseling. She is a counselor and advisor with over 20 years of experience working in schools. Learn more about Mia.

Friendly Reminders

Shop the Uniform Exchange: Thursday, August 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lower School Commons
Deadline to sign up for optional lunch service: Friday, August 27
Deadline to complete Student COVID Vaccination Form: Monday, August 30
Health forms due: Wednesday, September 1
Optional bus service begins: Wednesday, September 1
First day of classes: Wednesday, September 1, 7:50 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Students bring your own lunch: Wednesday, September 1-Friday, September 3
Optional lunch service begins: Tuesday, September 7

Upcoming Events

To help protect the integrity and privacy of virtual events, we have all virtual event Google Meet links located in Husky Hub via the All School Calendar.

Medication Drop-Off
Thursday, August 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Upper School Circle

Middle School New Parent Virtual Orientation
Monday, August 30, 9-10 a.m.,

New and returning parents are welcome to join me for a virtual Q&A session to ease your transition to the school year.

Middle School Parent-Advisor Virtual Conferences
Monday, August 30, and Tuesday, August 31
Link to register is available on the Resource Board

Middle School Visitation (optional)
Tuesday, August 31, 9-10 a.m. and 3-4 p.m.

Parents and students who wish to visit the building before our orientation activities begin are welcome to come in for a self-guided tour.

Lower and Middle School — First Day of School
Wednesday, September 1

We will have full school days (7:50 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) Wednesday-Friday of this first week and run a modified class schedule combined with orientation and community-building activities. Students should be in regular school dress and bring MacBooks, iPads, and supplies.

Labor Day — Grades JK-12, No Classes
Monday, September 6

Middle and Upper School Picture Day
Thursday, September 9

Middle School Virtual Back-to-School Night
Thursday, September 9, 7 p.m.

We will send a pushpage email, with an introductory video and instructions, for viewing the teacher presentations for each of your child’s classes. Please note that because this is not a live event, you may view these presentations asynchronously any time you wish.

Health Services

Stay Up To Date: Review This Year’s COVID-19 Protocols and Procedures

COVID Tile The COVID-19 Health Information Tile on the Resource Board has been updated. Please review it closely to ensure you are familiar with this year’s protocols and procedures.

Flint Hill strongly encourages everyone who is eligible to be vaccinated. In the event of a positive case on campus, vaccinated individuals who do not have symptoms are able to continue to come to school.

Parents' Association

Top 5 Ways To Stay Informed, Connected and Build Community as a Flint Hill Parent!

Flint Hill Parent Association President, Sibel Unsal, shares her top five ways to actively engage as a parent.

Join Us! Parents’ Association Tennis Social

Friday, September 17
Upper School Tennis Courts
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

The Parents’ Association is excited to welcome families back on campus for a Tennis Social! Whether you are advanced or new to the game, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet other families and enjoy a day of tennis on the beautiful Upper School Tennis Courts. Players of all levels are welcome. New to tennis but want to join the fun? Register for the Skills and Drills Clinic to improve or develop your game with the help of tennis professionals from the community. The event is free, but we do ask that you register in advance. Masks are encouraged but optional on the Middle and Upper School campus while outdoors.

Visit flinthill.org/tennis-social to register and learn more. Questions? Contact Advancement Officer Olivia Landrum at 703.584.2315.

School Store

Inventory Is On The Way!

We are working with our vendors to stock and restock the School Store. If you have questions about sizing and specific items, please contact Adrienne Robinson.

Unsure what size to purchase? Purchase the size your student currently wears. If these items do not work for your student, please contact Adrienne Robinson to start the return/exchange process.

How do I make an exchange or return? Please contact Adrienne Robinson within 30 days of your original purchase. 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.