Upper School Newsletter - November 23, 2022

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Message From Division Director

As we enter the winter season, it is common for many of us to turn our attention to community service. Last month, we held an Upper School Parent Coffee focused on the topic of community service. The presentation included details regarding our community service graduation requirements, and also resources for our families to help find great opportunities for our students to get involved in the community.

When students are wrapped up in the daily juggling of classes and activities, it is hard for them to take time and reflect upon where they want to make their difference in the community. However, vacation breaks like Thanksgiving are a great time for parents to sit with their students and talk about service opportunities.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break, and I look forward to seeing the students on Monday!

Don Paige
Director of the Upper 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.

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.

Varsity Letterman Jackets On the Way

If you ordered a Varsity letterman jacket in September, the jackets will be arriving over the next week. Keep an eye out for an email from Athletic Director Dewayne Robinson to pick up your order from the Athletic Office.

Upcoming Events

Thanksgiving Break
Monday, November 21 - Friday, November 25

Classes Resume
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 and Upper School Winter Orchestra Concert
Tuesday, December 6
Olson Theater (Hazel Lower School), 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Upper School Division Coffee: Meet Director of the Upper School Don Paige
Wednesday, December 7
Multipurpose Room (Upper School), 8:30 - 9:30 a.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!

Sign up for a shift in The Igloo