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GUESS WHO THE LION IS?
Dear Family Fairfax,
Today, I hope you excuse the abbreviated message from me. I am in the middle of Homecoming festivities, with a full Friday of events and surprises. I have been working hard on my dance moves, getting my throwing arm “ready” for candy in the parade, and preparing my circulatory system for the shock of the inevitable gazillion dunks in the dunk tank. It is great to be at Fairfax.
I am working with the subschool APs to begin weekly features from each subschool administrator. I think it is very important that you see and hear from each member of the leadership team, as we celebrate our students and community together. It will also allow you to get to know them a little better as well. We should be starting those for you very soon, and they will immediately follow my message—so be on the lookout.
I am hopeful that I will see a lot of our family tonight at the homecoming game. The buzz is in the air, the students and staff are super excited…It is sure to be a fun evening at Fairfax High School!
Go Pride! Beat Annandale!
With Participation Respect Integrity Determination Empathy,
Erin B. Lenart, Ed.D.
Principal, Fairfax High School
O: (703) 219-2223
https://fairfaxhs.fcps.edu/
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Included in the messages below:
Checking Your Student Out of School
Volunteer for Vision & Hearing Screening
Senior Panoramic Photo
Patriot District Golf Champions
PTA Reflections Contest
FHS New Gym Floor
Boys LAX Walks to End Alzheimer's
Europe Trip June 2020
Girls Who Code, Oakton Library
Checking Your Student Out Early from School (we cannot accept phone calls for early dismissal)
Planned Check Out – (medical appointment or other excused absence):
- Send a note with your student to bring to the Attendance Office L103 when they arrive at school; your student will receive a pink check-out pass
- Student must return to the Attendance Office to sign out before leaving school (parents 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 be dismissed from the clinic; parent must come inside to sign student out
Unplanned Check Out
- Fax a note to the school fax line (703) 219-2397; please 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
Volunteers Needed for Vision & Hearing Screening
We are in need of volunteers to assist us with vision and hearing screening for over 550 10th graders. Please sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CACAB2EA2FB6-vision
Senior Panoramic Photo.
The Senior Panoramic photo will be taken Friday October 4. Your senior received the order form in their English class. Please have the order form and payment ready the day of the photo. If you have questions, please reach out to Asma Junco, Class of 2020 administrator, akjunco@fcps.edu.
 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PATRIOT DISTRICT GOLF CHAMPIONS!
Fairfax PTA Reflections!
Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! This year’s theme, “Look Within,” calls for your own unique interpretation through the arts. Pick up submission guidelines and an entry form today or from the main office and return by Friday, October 25th. For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at http://www.fccpta.org
 OUR NEW GYM FLOOR IS COMPLETE!
Boys LAX Joining the Walk to End Alzheimers
Hello FHS, I am Coach Miller’s wife, Jennifer. I have made it my personal goal to help in the fight to End Alzheimer’s. It was a huge initiative for me to present the idea to my company, DH Companies, of participating in The Walk to End Alzheimer’s. I wanted to be a part of the cure and I want to see us beat this disease. My company graciously agreed to take this cause head on, and we will be walking to end Alzheimer’s on October 19th in Manassas. Besides walking, we are committed to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.
My husband had come to me and said he wanted the lacrosse program to be involved in a philanthropy each year and give back. I was so grateful when he told me that he wanted the inaugural cause to be one that hits so close to home for my family. We lost both my Grandma Vecchio and Grandma Drews to the terrible Alzheimer’s disease. It was a tough road for the entire family, coping with the changes of not always being recognized, not being able to communicate the way we used to, and not feeling the warmth of their love that had been present for most of our lives. We watched them struggle to express their everyday thoughts, something that we all take for granted. Dealing with the passing of these two wonderful women, hasn't gotten any easier. I feel like the more time that goes on, the harder it is and the more I miss my loving, hilarious, and sweet Grandmas.
Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects so many in the United States and I am sure that unfortunately it has hit close to home for many of you.
I would first like to invite all of you, to walk with us on October 19th. I also would like to provide you with a link to donate! Under DH Companies team, I have created a sub team strictly for Fairfax High School Lacrosse.
We are so thankful that the Fairfax HS Lacrosse Program is teaming up with DH Companies to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s.
https://act.alz.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=walkrpc_2019&pc2_page=center&fr_id=12124®=completed
Our walk will take place on October 19th.
Registration is at 8:30am
Ceremony is at 9:30am
Walk starts at 10:00am
Location:
Harris Pavilion in Old Town Manassas
9201 Center Street
Manassas, VA 20110
Europe Trip June 15-23, 2020
Would you like to go to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland? Then join us on our 2020 Europe trip. There are only 5 spots left on our trip and its first come first serve. The discounted price is also valid until Sept 30th, 2019; after which the price will increase. Please check out the link below for details and enrollment:
www.explorica.com/Alam-301
Please email falam@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
Faiza Alam, M.Ed., NBCT, Special Education Science Teacher, Lanier MS
Oakton Library is having a free program that will teach/build coding skills. We have both 10 week and 5 week sessions. Most beginning on October 3rd of this year.
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