 CONGRATULATIONS TO MAUREEN KECK, OUTSTANDING LEADER, MEGAN ABRAHAM, OUTSTANDING NEW TEACHER, CRAIG FRANKLIN, OUTSTANDING OPERATIONAL EMPLOYEE, DONNA LEONE, OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL, AND ANNA WEAVER, TEACHER OF THE YEAR FOR FAIRFAX HIGH SCHOOL!
Dear Fairfax Family,
The two-week winter break begins!!. I’m so very happy to share that FHS principal, Dr. Lenart returns on January 6, 2020. These past few weeks as acting principal have flown by with many new experiences and opportunities all of which have made me even more grateful to be a part of the Fairfax community. I look forward to returning to sub school 3 and continuing my work with students, families, and teachers.
I hope all of you find opportunities to spend time with family and friends, to rest, relax, and rejuvenate. Wishing you the very best in 2020!
Maureen Keck, Acting Principal
Fairfax High School
Included in this issue:
- Curriculum Night
- January Parent Coffee
- Junior College Planning Night
- News from Fairfax Academy
- A Chorus Line
Curriculum Night – January 9, 2020
Upperclassmen and their families are invited to participate in the course selection fair starting at 7pm. Below is the full schedule for the night:
January Parent Coffee
Due to the winter break, our January parent coffee will be held on Friday, January 10, from 7:30 to 8:30 am, in the Library. Hope to see you there!
Junior College Planning Night
for juniors and their parents/guardians
Wednesday, January 15 @ 7:00 pm
Fairfax High School – Auditorium
A panel of College Admissions Representatives will present valuable “College Admissions 101” information about the various aspects of the college admissions process, including tips on:
• What should juniors be doing now?
• What are the advantages of attending a community college?
• How do colleges make decisions? What factors are most important?
• How do you pay for college?
…and much more!
We’ll wrap up with Q&A time dedicated to answering all of your admission and application-related questions! All juniors interested in attending a two- or four-year college or university are encouraged to attend. Students of other grades - and their parents - are also welcome to attend. No RSVP necessary.
For more information, contact: Maureen Kim, FHS College & Career Center Specialist, 703-219-2204, MHKim@fcps.edu
 •Picture taken by News Liaison: Erin Molek, Academy Career Experience Specialist
NEWS FROM FAIRFAX ACADEMY
A Fairfax Academy student in the Television and Media Production class, Sujay Khona, and his video, “The Savings Genie”, was selected as the first place winner in the Burke & Herbert Bank regional contest for the American Bankers Association’s Lights Camera Save! Video Contest. Sujay attends Fairfax Academy, but he is an 11th grader at Chantilly High School.
Jane Petty, Vice President of Burke & Herbert Bank, personally came to Fairfax Academy yesterday and surprised Sujay (and his class) with the announcement of his regional success!
Sujay was rewarded with a $350 gift card from Burke & Herbert Bank, and his teacher will receive a $50 gift card as well.
His video will be advanced to the National contest (which will be based on social media voting) where he will be eligible for the top prizes of $1000, $2500, or $5000!
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