Fairhill Forum May 12, 2020
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Dates to Remember:
May 14th: Virtual PTA Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
May 15th: Weekly Principal Coffee Talk, 10:00 a.m.
May 22nd: Virtual Kindergarten Orientation, 9:00 a.m.
Thank you so much for making last week so enjoyable for the Fairhill Staff. The entire staff felt the love from the community.
#onepridemanystripes
 
Parent Input for Class Placement for
2020-2021 School Year
We are working on our plans for the 2020-21 school year and will be collecting parent input electronically.
Class placements are an essential component of learning and building community. If you have information that you would like us to consider as we determine placements, please take a few moments to answer the questions found here.
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Principal Coffee Talks
Every Friday we will be offering a time for parents and guardians to come to a virtual coffee talk with Mrs. Hunstad, Mrs. Korb and some special guests.
We will alternate the times on Fridays to accommodate different schedules. Please join us this Friday, May 15th at 10:00 a.m. for a Coffee Talk with special guest Dr. Brendan Menuey, Executive Principal for Region 2.
We will be sending out links to join prior to our Coffee Talks.
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Yearbooks for Sale!!
Yearbooks are now available for purchase online. Once they are available, we will do our best to make sure they get to you.
Click here for all the ordering information. Ordering deadline has been extended.
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Rising Kindergarten Registration/Orientation
Looking to register your kindergarten student at Fairhill ES for 2020-21? Will they turn five years old on or before September 30, 2020?
Please begin the registration process by clicking this link and submitting the forms.
We will be hosting a Virtual Kindergarten Orientation at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22nd. A link to join the session will be emailed out to families who start the registration process in the link above.
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News from Fairhill PTA
PTA Meeting this Thursday
Please join us for a virtual PTA meeting this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Providence District School Board Member, Karl Frisch will speak at 5:30 p.m.
Join the meeting by clicking this link:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/460405965
PTA Leadership Positions
We are seeking volunteers to serve on next year’s PTA Board and other leadership positions to keep the PTA going strong for the 2020-2021 school year. For detailed position descriptions, please go to http://fairhillpta.org/about-us/positions-available/. For more information, you can also contact La Guardia Myers at president@fairhillpta.org, or any current PTA Board member.
The current positions we are looking to fill are:
*Treasurer
PTA Website Coordinator
Fall Festival Coordinator
Virtual Jaguar 5K
Since the FCHS 15th Annual Jaguar 5K and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run were postponed due to school closings/activity cancellations, the FCHS Student Activities Department is proud to be sponsoring a VIRTUAL Jaguar 5K and Kids 1 Mile Run (May 3-23, 2020). Anyone/everyone can participate from anywhere! It’s designed to be a fun, healthy, safe and FREE event to keep our FCHS family and community connected!
Here are the details:
- Participants run/walk a 5K course (3.1miles) or 1 Mile (for kids 13 years old and younger) anywhere (neighborhood roads/sidewalk, trails or on a treadmill)! There are many apps that will track distances such as MapMyRun, NikeRunClub, or RunKeeper.
- Complete the virtual run/walk between May 3- May 23.
- Participants should send us the results (fcjaguar5K@gmail.com) and include first/last name, age, gender, race time, and a picture (if desired).
- For the picture, if possible, wear an old FCHS Jaguar 5K shirt, or any FCHS shirt, or an FCHS FEEDER school shirt !
- Everyone is invited to participate so please encourage family members, friends, and neighbors from near and far!
- Participants will earn a certificate of completion.
- ALL participants are expected to be safe, practice social distancing, and follow all local traffic /community laws when completing this virtual event.
   GO JAGS and FUTURE JAGS!
Psych/Social Work Consultations
For more information about Psychology and Social Work consultations for families please click this link.
COVID-19 Updates
Please visit FCPS’ Coronavirus Updates page for the latest messages from Superintendent Brabrand, food resources for families, mental health information, and other resources.
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Message to Opt Out of Learning Packets
If you would like to consider only using the downloadable packets available in Blackboard 24/7 please also consider "opting out" of the mailing of the Learning Packets to your home.
Please click here for more information.
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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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