Fairhill Forum
January 26, 2021
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Dates to Remember:
February 1st: Online submission deadline for Thank a Teacher Art Contest
February 11th: Town Hall for Spanish Speaking Families, 5:30 p.m.
February 11th: PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
February 15th: President's Day - Student Holiday, No Reading on the Run Curbside Pick-up
February 17th: Fairhill Coffee Talk, Conversation about Equity with Ms. Gauta and Mrs. Dux, 6:00 p.m.
February 18th: Deadline for Grade 1 FCPS Dual Language Immersion (DLI), 4:00 p.m.
February 25th: Fairhill Science Night
March 11th: Deadline for Kindergarten FCPS Dual Language Immersion (DLI), 4:00 p.m.
Get creative with the Virginia Lottery's annual Thank a Teacher Art Contest!
Each year, the Virginia Lottery and its partners at The Supply Room and the Virginia PTA encourage students, parents and the general public to send thank-you notes to Virginia's deserving public school teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week in May. These thank-you notes have featured winning artwork by three Virginia public-school students. Online submission period deadline is February 1, 2021. Click here for more information and contest rules.
SIS Parent Account
Many parents do not have a Parent Vue SIS account to view Progress Reports. There is a wealth of additional information regarding your student’s FCPS schooling, including access to their attendance records, report card grades and other essential information. Please see below for instructions on how to set up this account. You can also click here for an easier-to-view document.
Virtual Family Science Night is Coming to Fairhill!
The Children’s Science Center is bringing their virtual Family Science Night program to Fairhill on February 25, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Family Science Night is designed to help encourage students’ interest in STEM subjects, develop students’ curiosity in everyday life situations and demonstrate how much fun STEM can be! Join the team of STEM Educators along with your school community as they bring the Lab to life from the comfort of your home. Learn about energy, technology, animals and much more! We hope to see you there!
- In conjunction with Family Science Night, Fairhill will also be offering a virtual Innovation Fair! More information to come!
What is the Children’s Science Center?
The Children’s Science Center’s mission is to inspire a love of learning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by providing unique opportunities to explore and create. The Children’s Science Center Lab is located at Fair Oaks Mall and is Northern Virginia’s first interactive museum where children, families and school groups can explore STEM concepts through fun, engaging hands-on exhibits, activities and programs.
Click here to learn more, or feel free to email Mrs. Hartman at, kkhartman@fcps.edu
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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.
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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.
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February 11th at 5:30 p.m.: Sesion informativa para las familias que hablan Espanol/Town Hall for Spanish Speaking Families
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February 17th at 6:00 p.m.: Conversation about Equity with Ms. Gauta and Mrs. Dux
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March 15th at 3:00 p.m.: Reading at Home with Mrs. Norris, Ms. Gauta and Ms. Piesto.
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April 21st at 6:00 p.m.: Math Strategies with Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Santiago, Ms. Chen and Mrs. Deneault.
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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 11 de febrero 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 February 11th 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
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Weekly Character Strength: Other People Mindset - Supporting Others When They Struggle
WHAT DOES OPM - Supporting others when they struggle MEAN? When you see other people struggle, you help them if you can.
We will continue to be a Positivity Project Partner School. Learn more about it here.
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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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Become a Fairhill PTA Member!
Please consider becoming a PTA member for the 20-21 school year.
Click this link for membership options!
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PTA Meetings
Mark your calendars for upcoming PTA meetings this school year.
- 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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Optional Virginia Early Childhood Family Survey
VDOE, UVA, and the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) want to learn about Virginia families’ experiences with the care and/or education for their young children (birth through kindergarten) this year. The Virginia Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDBB5) study wants to reach as many Virginia families as possible to better understand the experiences and challenges of families with young children in Virginia. Learn more about it here, Virginia Survey of Families with Young Children flyer with your school community. Parents of young children are invited to participate in this study by completing a voluntary and anonymous survey available at vafamilysurvey.info.
From the Healthy Minds Blog: Tips for Building Resilience in Children
Many parents want their children to have a life that is free from stress, worry, and struggle. It is only natural to wish the best for your children, but in reality, life is full of unpredictable challenges.
A big part of a parent’s job is teaching children how to face those challenges, navigate through them, and ultimately overcome them. This is a skill that children need to develop as they are growing up and inevitably make the transition into adulthood and out of their safety net.
In the latest Healthy Minds Blog, learn how to help your child build resiliency.
Register for From Chaos to Calm: Strategies for Families to Create Calm and Confidence in the Midst of Chaos and Uncertainty: A Webinar for Families
Click here for more information and to register.
Strategies to Support Social Emotional Learning at Home:
A Webinar for Families
Social and emotional learning starts at home. Parents and families are critical partners in helping their children develop social and emotional know-how. They can model the kinds of skills, attitudes, and behaviors we want all students to master.
This webinar will highlight:
- What is social-emotional learning?
- Strategies to use our children’s behavior and emotion as forms of communication.
- Strategies to create emotional safety.
- Strategies to recognizing and supporting personal and family strengths.
Join FCPS Social Worker, Jeanne Veraska & FCPS School Psychologist, Lisa Phifer for this important webinar.
February 17, 2021 6:30 - 8 p.m. or February 19, 2021 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Register for Strategies to Support Social Emotional Learning at Home: A Webinar for Families
Protect Yourself and Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Your actions keep all of us healthy. We need to keep it up and continue working together to help slow the spread of COVID-19. There are simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. Testing, contact tracing, and staying home and away from others when sick or after contact with someone who is sick, are also critical to help “box in” COVID-19 and prevent it from spreading further in our community. Click here for more information. Click here for COVID testing sites in Fairfax.
Click here to view the FCPS COVID dashboard for 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.
Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program Registration opened on January 25th
FCPS offers elementary Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs in five languages.
Meal Distribution Update: Many Grab and Go Sites Switching to Weekly Meal Kits
Starting this week, many of the FCPS Grab and Go food distribution sites are switching from daily food pickup to weekly Fairfax Meal Kit distribution. Fairfax Meal Kits contain seven days of breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and supper (at certain sites) items packed in bulk. The meal kits will be available for pick up every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or until supplies are exhausted. Bus route pickups remain unchanged.
Go to the Food Distribution website to see if your meal site is changing.
During January and February, these sites will also be distributing fresh, local fruits and vegetables. Families that pick up no-cost meals will also be provided a fresh fruit or vegetable sourced from a local farm for each child, along with an activity sheet and recipe for that item. The item will vary each week, and will be available on the following dates:
- January 27
- February 3, 10, 17
As a reminder, it is important to follow social distancing guidelines. Be sure to stand a minimum of 6 feet apart from others and practice regular hand washing, including prior to leaving a residence to pick-up meals, upon returning home, and before consuming food. Please wear a mask when picking up the meal kits.
Grab and Go Breakfast and Lunch
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 |
10:55 AM |
Timberlane ES |
Falls Church HS, Jackson MS, Graham Road ES |
| 10:57 AM |
11:07 AM |
Hollywood Rd & Broadway Dr |
Falls Church HS, Jackson MS, Timberlane ES |
| 11:16 AM |
11:26 AM |
Fairhill ES |
Falls Church HS, Jackson MS, Fairhill ES |
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
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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News from the Community
 If you are interested in joining Girl Scouts at Fairhill ES, please contact Michele Randall, mrandall@gscnc.org or 703-372-4352
Click here to find out more
Free Tutoring
Is your student interested in a tutor?
Youth forYouthY4Y https://www.y4ytutoring.com/.
We are a team of Virginia students that provide free tutoring to any student in grades K-12, and in any subject of choice. By providing peer tutoring, our mission is to reduce the education gap in Northern Virginia. In this current virtual environment, our sessions are conducted through video-chat platforms such as Skype, Google Meets, or Zoom. Our sessions are once a week from anywhere between 45-90 minutes, though we can accommodate any special requests. For classes, we offer homework/classwork help and we also look at the curriculum sheets from ACPS or FCPS for a specific subject and grade level and teach topics that come up on those sheets. We ensure our tutors are well-qualified before we admit them as a tutor for Y4Y Tutoring, and that they have a way to mark improvement for their students and a plan of action for lessons.
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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
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