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Erin Lenart, Principal, Diego Wilson, Assistant to Superintendent of City Schools, Dr. Phyllis Pajardo, Superintendent of City Schools and Dr. Scott Brabrand, Superintendent of FCPS
Dear Family Fairfax,
Today marked our first Fairfax Fun Friday! Students can use the Student Den on these days to see what is available for sign up, or they can just choose to study if they would like. Last year, our student leaders asked for a time like today to be built into Lion Time, and we made it happen. I hope that it evolves to become something our students look forward to!
Also, today, I hosted my first parent coffee of the school year. The parent coffees are fairly informal and provide an opportunity for parents to get to know each other and me, discuss timely and relevant challenges, generate ideas, and gather information. They start promptly at 7:30AM and end by 8:30AM. There typically isn’t a pre-established agenda, like with PTSA, though I might plan for certain staff members to attend when questions arise. The coffees are on the first Friday of the month unless schools are delayed or closed. Today, we talked about our lunches, ideas for a Parent Information Den, and ideas for more parent involvement. I recommended that we work with our PTSA on opportunities, but I am all ears and all about opening our doors to our community, if we have parents who want to take the lead on this.
There is a buzz in the air today because we have our home-opener football game tonight, and at least as of now, it looks like Dorian’s remnants might keep us cloudy but dry! The home opener also includes our annual Flavor of Fairfax, where we showcase our numerous clubs and activities. I had planned to be in a dunk tank at 4:30, but I am told that we had to cancel it because we were anticipating rain.. Darn. I am really disappointed. 😊
Last week’s game was a nail biter, and I was so proud of the large number of students who came out and our hard-fighting football team! It is always fun to be on the sidelines with our kids, although I sometimes want to run out on the field and get into the huddle. I am told that I need to refrain from doing that, though. Our hallways are decorated…so let the fun begin!
Wishing you all a safe and relaxing weekend,
Erin
Erin B. Lenart, Ed.D.
Principal, Fairfax High School
O: (703) 219-2223
https://fairfaxhs.fcps.edu/
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Student Lockers are Now Assigned!
Lockers are now assigned! All students can view their locker number and combination on their StudentVue account under the “student information” tab. These lockers will roll with them from year-to-year, meaning a freshmen will have the same locker for the next 4 years.
Computer Distribution Survey
We want to thank you so much for your support in distributing computers. We would love to hear your feedback about how we did.
Please fill out this survey to give us some feedback.
SR&R Parent Signature Sheet
This week, students received their student rights and responsibilities book through their Lion Time classes. In the front of the book is a parent signature sheet that must be signed and returned to Lion Time teachers. If you have not done so already, please sign the parent signature sheet and send it to school with your student. Thank you!
Instructions for Checking Your Student Out Early or Unplanned
Dear Parents,
Please follow the procedures below every time to check your student out of school. Following these procedures will help us facilitate checking your student out of school in a timely manner.
Checking Your Student Out Early – we are not allowed to accept phone calls for early dismissal
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Planned Check Out (parent has sent a note) – (medical appointment or other excused absence)
- Send a note with your student to bring to the Attendance Office L103 upon arrival at school; student will receive a pink check-out pass
- Students must bring pink check-out pass to the Attendance Office and sign out before leaving school (if you’ve sent a note, you do not need to come into the school)
- If the student fails to sign out, the absence will not be excused
- Students who become ill during the day, must go to the clinic to call home; they may ONLY sign out from the clinic
In cases of emergency, when you are unable to send a note ahead of time, please follow the procedures below:
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Unplanned Check Out (parent has not sent a note) - (medical appointment or other excused absence)
- Fax a note to the school fax line (703) 219-2397; please call and let us know you have sent the note via fax
- Check in with your photo ID in the Main Office; then proceed to the Attendance Office
- We will send for your student while you write the dismissal note. If your student is in PE or lunch, there may be a delay in bringing the student to the office
Attendance Line: 703-219-2211 Fax: 703-219-2397
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Volunteers Needed for Homecoming!
As you know homecoming is rapidly approaching and we need volunteers!
If you can spare some time, please go to the link below and sign up to help out with our Fairfax HS Homecoming! We appreciate your time and talents!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b45abaa2ca2fa7-homecoming3
 Ms. Hastings, Erin Lenart, and Ms. Brown on Hallway Duty!
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