Fairhill Forum March 10, 2020
Please visit the Fairhill website for a full list of Announcements and All Upcoming Events
March 12th: PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
March 18th: PTA Family Night Out, Lost Dog Cafe, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
March 20th: Spirit Day- College Day
March 24th: Optional Spring Pictures, Class Pictures
March 27th-April 3rd: Spring Book Fair
March 30th: Fairhill Second Annual Career Fair
March 31st: Evening Hours for Book Fair
April 6th- April 10th: Spring Break- School and Office Closed
April 13th: Student Holiday
April 13th: Rising Kindergarten Orientation
April 17th: Fairhill Staff Basketball Game, Falls Church HS
April 22nd: PTA Family Night Out, Freddy's 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
April 30th: Spring Concert, 6:30 p.m.
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 Heritage Night
Thank you to all of our families who came out for our annual Heritage Night. A special thank you to our wonderful PTA and to Ms. Brown for making this event so special.
CLASS PICTURE DAY IS COMING!
Class Pictures are coming on Tuesday, March 24. Individual pictures will be taken upon request. If you wish to have an individual picture taken of your child, order before picture day at mylifetouch.com with your Picture Day ID: HJ239061Q0. You can also fill out the return envelope you received in your Tuesday Folder and your student can bring it on Tuesday, March 24.
Fairhill Flyers
This is a running club for Fairhill students, boys and girls grades 3-6. We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, 4:05-5:00 p.m. in the gym. Our first practice will be April 21st. Our season will last four weeks, ending on May 14th. Practice is not mandatory. We understand our Tigers are busy. Just come when you can. It’s a great way to exercise and have fun. Please see signup form and return ASAP. Please direct any questions you may have to Mr. Peevy. at pepeevy@fcps.edu
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Career Fair...Save the Date
Save the date for our second annual Career Fair on March 30th! The purpose of Career Day is to expose students to a variety of careers in order to jumpstart their thinking about the future. By preparing early, students will be more likely to be college and career ready after high school graduation. Students in grades 2-6 will participate in Career Day.
However, we can’t do it without you! Please be thinking about how you can support Career Day! More information on this flyer or see today's Tuesday Folder.
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SOL Schedule
Please take time to review the SOL schedule for the 2020 school year. It can be found here. We ask that you please try to avoid having your child out of school on these days. Please avoid making dentist/doctor appointments on these days.
These are the dates that your child will be assessed on the Virginia State Standards. While these test provide us valuable information on how we can continue to support the children, we believe that it is important that the students do not feel additional stress about the assessment. To support your child, we suggest that you keep your child's bedtime and morning routine. This will ensure a good nights sleep and a relaxed start to the day when they arrive on time for school.
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Kindergarten Orientation
If you have a child who will turn five by September 30, 2020 stop by Fairhill and ask for Amy Spector, Registrar or call 703-208-8100.
Registration/Orientation Date: Monday, April 13, at 2:00 p.m. in the library.
Fairhill Staff Basketball... Save the Date
Save the date of April 17th for our annual staff basketball game! New game plan for this year:
Fairhill vs. Fairhill
Will the Fairhill Lightning win or will it be Fairhill Shadows?
Come and join the fun and cheer on your team at Falls Church High School. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the game will begin at 6:30 p.m.
More information in this week's Tuesday folder!
Go Tigers!
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DreamBox
Have you setup a Dreambox Parent Account yet? This is a great way to stay up-to-date with your child’s progress in Dreambox Learning. Dreambox Learning is a digital math program that allows students to access rigorous, standards based math curriculum that connects to what they are learning in the classroom. Dreambox promotes active learning and critical thinking and adapts to each student based on their input. A Parent Account allows you to view their progress, shares suggestions about how to support your child, and gives you insights into their math world.
View this guide to setting up a Dreambox Parent Account
View the guide for supporting Dreambox Learning at home
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PAWS
Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff
Have you seen a staff member going above and beyond for your student or family? Take a moment to thank them by filling out this form.
Congratulations to Ms. Brown for going above and beyond for our tigers!
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PTA Meeting
Please join us for our next PTA meeting Thursday, March 12th at 6:30 p.m. in the library. Childcare will be provided.
PTA Family Night Out
Join us for our next Family Night (or day) Out on Wednesday, March 18th. Please present flier when ordering so Fairhill PTA will receive 20% back!
Planning ahead? Join us at Freddy's on April 22nd from 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. See flyer for more information.
Falls Church HS 30th Annual Heritage Night
Please join Falls Church High School for their annual Heritage Night on March 20th. Heritage Night is an amazing evening filled with food, games and cultural performances by our very own Falls Church students and faculty.
If you have any questions please feel free to email FCHS student leadership at FCHSLeadership@gmail.com
For more information please see flyer.
Jaguar 5k
Falls Church High School’s 15th Annual Jaguar 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2020! We we would love to have our feeder school students, faculty, parents, and community members participate in this fun, school-community fitness event.
Please save the date- April 25! More information will be coming next month and registration information will be posted soon on www.jaguar5k.com. We will deliver paper registrations in February.
#WeAreFC!
Vaping and Electronic Cigarette use has been at the forefront of a national discussion for the last few months. As there has been a significant increase in the number of youth involved with these devices, along with associated health concerns, we will be having a parent information session on Vaping and Tobacco use on March 16th here at Luther Jackson Middle School.
The presentation will be conducted by Anna Teeter, the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialists from the FCPS Office of Student Safety and Wellness. In their role, they provide Prevention Services in the form of Parent and Community Presentations as well as directly to your students through a variety of formats.
In addition, they also provide Intervention Services to students with substance abuse issues either as a follow up to a discipline issue or a voluntary referral. They can also provide connections to outside services when needed.
We look forward to seeing you at Luther Jackson on March 16th at 5:30 p.m.
El uso de cigarrillos electrónicos y vapeo ha estado a la vanguardia de una discusión nacional durante los últimos meses. Como ha habido un aumento significativo en el número de jóvenes involucrados con estos dispositivos, junto con las preocupaciones relacionadas con la salud, tendremos una sesión de información para padres sobre Vaping y consumo de tabaco el 16 de marzo aquí en la escuela secundaria Luther Jackson.
La presentación estará a cargo de Anna Teeter, Especialista en Prevención de Abuso de Sustancias de la Oficina de Seguridad y Bienestar Estudiantil de FCPS. En su función, brindan servicios de prevención en forma de presentaciones para padres y comunidad, así como directamente a sus estudiantes a través de una variedad de formatos.
Además, también brindan servicios de intervención a estudiantes con problemas de abuso de sustancias, ya sea como seguimiento a un problema de disciplina o una derivación voluntaria. También pueden proporcionar conexiones a servicios externos cuando sea necesario.
Esperamos verte en Luther Jackson el 16 de marzo a las 5:30 p.m.
School Health Services Survey
The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) employs school health aides and public health nurses who provide school health services to the students in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). To determine the quality of these services, a survey has been developed by the FCHD to be shared with all parents or guardians and school staff members who interact with the school health rooms. The survey has been approved for distribution by the FCPS’ Internal Survey Advisory Committee.
Electronic versions of the survey forms may be accessed at:
School Health Services Survey – Parents 2020: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K9VWCJ6 approval # 20217
School Health Services Survey-Parents 2020 (Spanish): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K7KGXTS approval #20217
The survey will take less than five minutes to complete and will provide the FCHD with valuable information. Your participation in this important endeavor is appreciated.
Magnet School Information and Lottery
The Magnet Program registration window will be open from March 3, 2020 through March 30, 2020. No late applications will be accepted.
A separate application must be completed for each sibling applying. Legacies also must apply to be eligible. Acceptance into one of the magnet programs is not transferable into another program or school.
As stated in Notice 5922, a one-time pupil placement application fee applies for students accessing special programs outside of their base school for World Language Immersion or Magnet School Programs. This $100 fee must be paid upon acceptance to the program. For more information, please visit the Magnet Lottery Fees - Frequently Asked Questions webpage.
Positivity Project
Weekly Character Strength: Social Intelligence
WHAT DOES SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE MEAN?
You are aware of other people’s thoughts and
feelings. You understand why they do things.
Click here for the full explanation of Social Intelligence and what it means in terms of P2 in the classroom.
We will continue to be a Positivity Project Partner School. Learn more about it here.
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FCPS Cares
Do you know a Fairhill employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.
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Fairhill's Mission
Fairhill Elementary fosters academic excellence in a respectful environment which instills strength of character and embraces community involvement.
Fairhill's Vision
The staff of Fairhill Elementary prepares children for a productive future by providing for successes in a positive, enriching and academically stimulating environment. We celebrate diversity, foster mutual respect and embrace collaboration as we unite to achieve common purposes and clear goals.
Important Contact Information
Fairhill Phone Numbers:
• Health Room 703-208-8110
• Cafeteria 703-208-8121
Administration e-mail addresses:
• Principal, Candace Hunstad: cjhunstad@fcps.edu
• Assistant Principal, Courtney Korb: cbkorb@fcps.edu
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