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Good Morning! Ms. Peake greats her 4th grade students
THE FCPS FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SURVEY IS OPEN
Fairfax Villa families, we need to hear from you! Take the Fairfax County Public Schools Family Engagement Survey today!
This is an opportunity to share your thoughts on school communications and relationships, opportunities to participate, student success, and more.
FCPS is very interested in hearing what our families have to say, please take a few minutes and complete this short survey.
Your input will be used to strengthen family engagement and foster a Caring Culture as outlined in our Strategic Plan.
There are three ways to participate.
- Check your email after March 24 for an invitation with a survey link from Dr. Scott Brabrand, Superintendent with subject line: FCPS Family Engagement Survey.
- Ask the school’s main office staff for a paper survey. You can complete it right there on the spot.
- Complete the online survey using one of the school computers. The main office staff would be happy to show you an available computer for you to complete the survey electronically at the school.
The survey is open March 24 to April 12, and is offered in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Urdu, Vietnamese, and Amharic.
All responses are confidential. For more information, please contact the main office at 703/267-2800.
Dave Gerstner, Principal
SPIRIT DAY: TWIN DAY! March 29th
We were so impressed with everyone’s school spirit for our annual Spirit Week that we thought we’d celebrate school spirit again! Twin Day is THIS Friday, March 29th! Find a buddy to dress like. We know we’ll be seeing double!
3rd ANNUAL GALLERY WALK/MATH NIGHT
Thursday, April 11, from 6:00-7:00
- A food truck, Empanadas de Mendoza, will be selling delicious empanadas (5:45-7:00).
- From 6:00-6:30, see what games we use to teach children mathematics in an engaging, cooperative way. Also, enjoy a walk around the building to see displays of student work.
- At 6:30, Dr. Jamieson from the FCPS math office will speak to families in the library. He will talk about Math Workshop, how we teach math in FCPS. Childcare will be provided during Dr. Jamieson’s talk for students in grades Kindergarten through Grade 4.
We look forward to an evening of fun and learning. We hope to see you then!
TWITTER
Twitter – will continue to be used to post pictures and tweets about our students and staff. Follow our school account @FairfaxVillaES. Mr. Gerstner is @MrGerstner_FCPS and Ms. An is @MsAn_FCPS.
PARENT SIS ACCOUNT
Parent SIS Account – will continue to be used by parents to access information about their children’s attendance, grades and class information. If you do not have a Parent SIS account, please contact Ms. Schmidt at bdschmidt@fcps.edu.
WOODSON H.S. - TONY HOFFMAN TO SPEAK
Wednesday, March 27th at 7:00 p.m.
Woodson H.S. is hosting guest speaker Tony Hoffman to talk to parents about drug use. Tony will share his specific “choice” that changed his life forever. Tony walks audiences through a candid set of choices, attitudes, and thought processes that lead him to his first drug. His story is full of redemption as he has seen some of the highest highs, and the lowest lows. Students will hear Mr. Hoffman during returns and parents are invited that evening at 7:00 p.m. to hear his message.
The event is free of charge, but please RSVP at Eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.com/edit?eid=58547329639
Learn more about Tony Hoffman http://www.tonyhoffmanspeaking.com/
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR 2019-2020
Kindergarten registration for 2019-2020 now open.
Do you have a rising kindergartener or know someone in the community who will have a child in kindergarten next year? Registration is now open for the 2019-2020 school year. Please contact our registrar, Jose Flores, at 703.267.2801 or JLFlores@fcps.edu, to make an appointment and start the registration process.
KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION
Help us spread the word that KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION will take place Friday, April 5th beginning at 2:00 PM in the Fairfax Villa cafeteria. We look forward to meeting our future young scholars and their families.
 Mrs. Nuttmann’ s 5th graders collaborating on review of science concepts.
The following message is sent on behalf of the Fairfax Villa ES School PTA. Its content reflects the views of the PTA.
FAIRFAX VILLA SPRING SPIRIT WEAR SALE!
The Spirit Wear Online Sale is up and running! Items such as shirts, shorts, pajama pants, hoodies and pullovers are available. Please check out the website for descriptions, pictures and to place and order. The sale will run until Wednesday, April 10.
This sale is online only. https://ffaxvillaspring19.itemorder.com/sale
If you have any questions, please contact villapta@gmail.com
BINGO NIGHT!
Bingo Night was a great success!!! Thank you to all families that came out. What a fun event! It was fantastic seeing so many people wanting to yell out "BINGO"! Very special thanks go out to our Villa Celebrity Bingo Callers - Mrs. An, Ms. Wheeler, Mrs. Eddy, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. VonAncken, Mrs. Mims, Mrs. Dauberman, Mrs. Paramour, Mrs. Rivera & Mr. Gerstner! You all kept the night moving at a great pace and kept everyone engaged. And we cannot forget our fantastic volunteers and custodians. These events could not happen without all of you. Thank you!
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Winter After School activities are almost over. Here are the remaining 2 classes:
Mondays (Glee Club & Piano) – March 25; Wednesdays (Chess & Young Rembrandts/Art) – March 27
Spring After School classes will be starting up the week of April 1
VIILA FUN RUN POWERED BY BOOSTERTHON!
The program this year is called MindSpark Mystery Lab, a science-infused mystery theme all about solving problems with character. This two-week, fitness-based fundraiser combines S.T.E.A.M. skills with character building. This program will run April 1-April 11, with the Fun Run happening April 11.
Pledging is NOW OPEN for the Villa Fun Run! Log on to FUNRUN.COM
Fairfax Villa Goals 100% of families get pledges from sponsors + 5 pledges per student + $15,000.00 School Profit for Computers for 4th grade and supplies for ALL grades.
The easiest way to help us reach our goals is through our easy SHARE feature on funrun.com.
- Make a Student Star video to share with Facebook Friends
- Copy and paste the email template and then send to family, friends, and local businesses
- Go to funrun.com from your mobile device, click share, and send texts to friends and family
EVERY PLEDGE COUNTS. THANK YOU!
Pep Rally – April 1
Fun Run – 4/11 (Save the date! You are invited!)
PTA BOARD
The current PTA Board will be finishing up their 2-year terms at the end of this school year. Per current Bylaws, the board cannot be re-elected to their current positions. If you are interested in becoming a PTA board leader, please let us know. The PTA MUST have a President, Treasurer and Secretary to operate. We would be happy to give you more information or answer any questions you might have. Please contact us at villapta@gmail.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
April 1-April 11 - Boosterthon/MINDSPARK MYSTERY LAB
April 11 – Fairfax Villa Art Walk
April 24 – PTA Meeting
SUPPORTING THE PTA
There are three ways you can support the PTA. 1. Join the PTA! When you join the PTA, you become an advocate for your child and every other Villa student. We normally meet the third Wednesday of the month and many times will have guest speakers or other programs as well. PTA Membership forms will be in your student’s Tuesday folder. You can also join online at http://villapta.ptboard.com. The school code is DRAPTE. 2. Donate! Any amount given is helpful and it all goes into benefits and services that benefit the Villa staff and students. 3. Volunteer! Volunteering is NOT required but it is always greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact us at villapta@gmail.com
 Reading and Relaxing in Ms. Green's class
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