Fairhill Forum 11/24/2020

Fairhill Forum

November 24, 2020 

 

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News from Fairhill


Dates to Remember:

November 25th: Deadline to order Square 1 Art Keepsakes 

November 25-November 27th: Thanksgiving Holiday, no school

November 30th:  Regular Monday schedule, No Reading on the Run Curbside Pick-up

December 1st:  All level IV AAP referrals due by COB for the 2021-22 school year.

December 2nd: Fairhill Coffee Talk,  Dr. Nowak, Principal of Falls Church High School, 6:00 p.m.

December 4th:  InCourage Taekwondo Parent's Night Out PTA Fundraiser, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

December 7th: Reading on the Run Curbside Pick-up

December 10th: Town Hall for Spanish Speaking Families, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.  

December 10th: PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

December 14th: Reading on the Run Curbside Pick-up

December 21st-January 1st: Winter Break, no school

January 11th: Fairhill Coffee Talk, Mr. Magliola, Principal from Luther Jackson Middle School, 3 p.m.

January 14th: PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m.


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Administrator Avenue

Dear Fairhill Families,

Our tigers have been hard at work and are doing amazing things. Speaking of hard workers, we are so thankful for our Fairhill staff who continue to give their all to our tigers in-person and virtually.

We appreciate how supportive our Fairhill parent community continues to be. We love our shared partnership.

Please take the next couple of days to unwind, unplug, and enjoy the time with your family.

As always, we are a team! Have a question or a concern? Email us or call using the contact info below.

Warmly,

Mrs. Hunstad and Mrs. Korb

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Reminder:  Referral Window for Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Level IV Screening Consideration Ends December 1

Tuesday, December 1st is the close of the window (Sept 8-Dec 1) for parents to submit a referral form for their student to be screened for full-time Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Level IV. The parent referral form, submitted to the school, is one pathway to have a student screened for AAP Level IV. Parents should not wait for an announcement of the second grade screening pool if they want to make sure their student is screened for AAP Level IV in the coming cycle. Parents of students in grades 2-7 will need to submit the referral form by December 1, 2020

Level IV files are due December 1 and must be digital.

Referrals will not be accepted after December 1. For more information about AAP Level IV or the screening process, please visit https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs.

Looking for AAP forms? Click Here

 


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2020-2021 Fairhill Yearbook

The 2020-21 school year has and will always be a year like no other. To help us capture and celebrate these moments for all time, please consider submitting a candid photo of your students for our FES yearbook. Consider capturing memorable moments throughout the school year such as spirit days, school activities, and more! 

Click here to submit 20-21 yearbook photos.

Your submission will be sent to Ms. Florjancic, our yearbook sponsor.


Fairhill's Outstanding Staff

We have eighteen phenomenal staff members from our talented and dedicated Fairhill staff who have been nominated by our community for our Fairhill Outstanding Employee Awards!  Drum roll please:

Outstanding Operational Employee

Desirae Griffin

Amy Spector

Outstanding Teacher

Kelly Deneault

Shalika Santiago

Amanda Blakley

Mark Teoli

Erica Campbell

Dana Riley

Kirsten Chen

Lynn Cook

Maggie Albertson

Sam Gauta

Jaci Piesto

Outstanding Professional Employee

Stephen Giese

Andy Mitchell

Brigid Dux

Outstanding Principal

Candace Hunstad

Outstanding Leader

Courtney Korb

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Technology

Updated Technology Supports for Families

 

Parent Help Guides and Video Tutorials-access videos and resources to help your student in the virtual learning environment.

Parent Technology Help Desk- (1-833-921-3277) available to support families 7 days a week from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Fairhill Parent/Student Support Request- this form should be completed when help is needed from Fairhill. Fill in all of these fields so that the Technology Team at Fairhill can reach out to you with solutions or schedule a time to get help with equipment.


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Fairhill Town Halls/Coffee Talks

Now that we have gotten into the groove of virtual learning, we are kicking off our Monthly Town Hall Meetings. 

Please see our schedule below for dates, times and topics and MARK YOUR CALENDAR. Links to join will be sent out prior to each Town Hall. 

  • December 2nd at 6:00 p.m.: Dr. Nowak, Principal of Falls Church High School
  • December 10th at 5:30 pm.: Town Hall for Spanish Speaking Families
  • January 11th at 3:00 p.m.: Mr. Magliola, Principal from Luther Jackson Middle School
  • February 17th at 6:00 p.m.: Conversation about Equity with Ms. Gauta and Mrs. Dux
  • March 15th at 3:00 p.m.: Reading at Home with Mrs. Norris, Ms. Gauta and Ms. Piesto.
  • April 21st at 6:00 p.m.: Math Strategies with Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Santiago, Ms. Chen and Mrs. Deneault. 
  • May 17th at 3:00 p.m.: Mental Health Conversations with Fairhill Mental Health Team

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Sesion Informativa para las familias que hablan Espanol/Town Hall for Spanish Speaking Families

Los invitamos este 10 de diciembre de 5:30 a 6:30 de la tarde a una sesion informativa para familias que hablan Espanol. Estaremos platicando sobre los planes para el regreso a la escuela. La directora Hunstad y una servidora estaremos contestando todas sus preguntas. Por favor mande un correo a la Sra. Martha Ghahremani mlghahremani@fcps.edu para que se le envie el enlace para esta sesion.

Please join us on December 10th from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. for a Town Hall for Fairhill’s Spanish Speaking Families. We will be talking about Return to School and have a general Question and Answer with Mrs. Hunstad and Mrs. Korb. Please email or text Martha Ghahremani, parent liaison  for a link to the session at mlghahremani@fcps.edu

 


Weekly Character Strength: Gratitude

WHAT DOES Gratitude MEAN?
You are aware of and thankful for good things that happen.

We will continue to be a Positivity Project Partner School. Learn more about it here.

Click here for the full explanation of Bravery and what it means in terms of P2 in the classroom.  

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News from Fairhill PTA


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Become a Fairhill PTA Member!

Please consider becoming a PTA member for the 20-21 school year. 

Click this link for membership options! 


Square 1 Art

Square 1 Art order deadline is 11/25/2020

 

Ready to shop the catalog with your child's uploaded artwork?  Just click Art Search to find your child's art and begin to shop the online catalog. 

Production will begin immediately after your order is placed.  Please allow 2.5-3 weeks for delivery.  This year, items will be delivered to your home instead of school.

Need assistance with your order?  Contact Square 1 Art Customer Care.

Square 1 Art Customer Care

888.332.3294

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InCourage Taekwondo Parent's Night Out Fundraiser

Save the date for December 4th, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Kids will spend an evening having fun SAFE evening of fun, pizza dinner included!

$20 per child. 20 child limit.

All proceeds go to the Fairhill PTA

See flyer for details


PTA Meetings

Mark your calendars for upcoming PTA meetings this  school year. 

  • December 10, 6:30 p.m.
  • January 14, 6:30 p.m.  
  • February 11, 6:30 p.m.
  • March 11, 6:30 p.m.  
  • April 8, 6:30 p.m.
  • May 13, 6:30 p.m.
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News from FCPS


Calendar Reminder: Schools and Offices Closed November 25-27 for Thanksgiving Holiday

As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27, for the Thanksgiving holiday


Family Guide for Return to School

The FCPS Family Guide for Return to School has a wealth of information on topics like concurrent instruction, lunch, the mandatory mask policy, recess, laptops, health protocols, and more.


Encouraging Positive Behaviors at Home:
A Behavioral Support Series for Families

Register for Free Webinars- Parent Resource Center

Attend our free parent and educator webinars to learn the latest information to help your child succeed.

In collaboration with FCPS Behavior Intervention Services, the PRC brings you this series of webinars. This series will provide families with strategies and positive supports to help encourage social, emotional, and behavioral growth.

For more information about each session click here


New FCPS COVID-19 Dashboard 

FCPS has launched a COVID-19 dashboard to share weekly COVID-19 cases that have been self-reported to us. Data is updated weekly on Friday by 1 p.m. Any cases occurring after that time are reported for the following week.

This data should be interpreted with caution as it only reflects cases that have been shared with FCPS through self-reporting and may not be aligned to future epidemiological investigations. This data is currently being shared from a division level, as opposed to school or work site, so that it does not jeopardize sharing personally identifiable, confidential health information involving FCPS students and staff. Case reports indicate the total number of COVID-19 cases self-reported to principals, administrators, and program managers. Reports were shared with the Fairfax County Health Department to initiate contact tracing.

Effective November 2, the FCPS COVID-19 dashboard will be disaggregated and will present case data by school and case type (student, staff, visitor) and data will be updated daily. 

Updated information is available on the FCPS website. 


Grab and Go Meals Update: Change in Distribution Schedule for Thanksgiving Week

Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to providing all students access to meals during the entire week of Thanksgiving.  Meals will be served on the normal schedule on Monday, November 23 at all Grab and Go sites and bus routes.

All school sites and bus routes will serve additional meals on Tuesday, November 24, as there will be no meal service between November 25–27.

More information is available online, or by calling the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800. 

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) buses are delivering grab and go meals along some bus routes.  School buses will stop at designated intersections to deliver these meals. 

All FCPS students (regardless of age) are eligible for free grab and go breakfast and lunch, as well as other county children, under the age of 18. Adults picking up meals for children should let staff know how many children meals they need. Adults may pay $2 for the meals as well.

The service will be available Monday - Friday only.  

New for this fall:  breakfast and lunch meals for Saturdays will be distributed at all sites and bus routes each Friday.

PLEASE NOTE:  Updates to bus routes are posted each afternoon by 5pm. Changes will be marked as "new" or "updated".  

Arrival times at bus stops may be delayed several minutes due to unexpected issues.

Stop Arrival Stop Departure Stop Location Schools Serving
10:30 AM  10:40 AM  Graham Road Community Center Falls Church HS, Jackson MS, Graham Road ES
10:45 AM  11:55 AM  Pine Springs ES Falls Church HS, Jackson MS, Pine Spring ES
10:59 AM  11:09 AM  Timberlane ES Falls Church HS, Jackson MS, Graham Road ES
11:12 AM  11:22 AM  Hollywood Rd & Broadway Dr Falls Church HS, Jackson MS, Timberlane ES
11:31 AM  11:41 AM  Fairhill ES Falls Church HS, Jackson MS, Fairhill ES
11:52 AM  12:02 PM  Camelot ES Falls Church HS, Jackson MS. Camelot ES

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.

 

 

FCPS Cares

News from the Community


i9 Sports has fun and safe programs available to keep children active.

This winter, we will offer Indoor Basketball, Volleyball, and Soccer.

Registration for Winter classes is now open.  Please read the flyer below. 

You can click here to read about i9 Sports COVID Protocols.

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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.

Our vision for the 2020-2021 school year

To be:

A place where every staff member and students feels included and loved.

A place where every student and staff member can be their best and true self.

A place where every student and staff member feels seen and valued.

A place for joy!


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