Ben Roop and Michael Muldoon are making us proud at the Firefighters Academy!  Two students already in public service!

Included in this issue:

• Class of 2021 - Don't Stop Believing
• Tech Update
• The Loretta Khayam Scholarship
• Seniors - Cap & Gown Information
• Fill the Yearbook Challenge #4:  Pets, Arts, Sports, and more!
•   PTSA
  • Class of 2021 - Fundraiser Night @ Flippin' Pizza
  • Volunteers Are Much Needed for ANG and 2021-2022 PTSA Nominating Committee
• Watch Our Morning Announcements
• FCPS Cares
• Fairfax Athletics
  • Fairfax Athletics Sports Network
  • Congratulations to ALL Athletes - Swim & Dive and Gymnastics
•  The City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts

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Dear Family Fairfax,

Happy Friday!  As predicted, the snow didn’t really impact our school day much, but it did create a beautiful background for our learning and work.  And, the snowmen in my neighborhood were going strong for days.  I even saw a snow dog and snow child, too!  It is amazing what a little ingenuity, human will, and determination can do!  

On Monday, Dr. Tammy Hanna (Lanier Middle School) and I delivered our State of the Secondary Schools report to the City of Fairfax School Board.  I have always enjoyed this opportunity because it allowed us to be reflective in our impact and intentional in our future planning.  In case you are interested, here is a link to a recording of our presentation: 

https://fairfax.granicus.com/player/clip/2619?view_id=11&redirect=true

There are many things to celebrate from this week, but I would be remiss if I did not congratulate our REGIONAL GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.  These amazing athletes flipped cartwheels around their competition this week.  We are so proud of them as we send them to states!  Another tremendous shout out to our Swim and Dive athletes.  Times and Regional champions are included below as well.

For our Class of 2021, as seasons come to a close this year, so much of your year has been lost.  Next week, we are planning a celebration on the 12th (details coming soon), and we are planning monthly activities for the remainder of the school year.  I know many of our seniors are grieving the abrupt end to last year and the lack of community and opportunity to spend their final year with their classmates.  We have heard that many do not plan to return in person, but we are all hoping to see you!  Although we know everyone’s home situation is unique, finishing this school year with whatever semblance of togetherness we can will be so very special.  It will be our special memory of an especially difficult year together.

We do have a couple of updates coming soon: I plan to offer parent and student town halls for Return to School during the week of February 22nd.  We will have a new bell schedule that begins February 16th, so please be on the lookout for a communication from us next week about the updated bell schedule and lunch times.  March 2nd is drawing near, and our plans are coming together!

Wishing you all the best,

Erin 

Erin B. Lenart, Ed.D. Principal, Fairfax High School eblenart@fcps.edu O:  (703) 219-2223 https://fairfaxhs.fcps.edu/   Loyal   Inclusive   Open    Noble   Spirited Twitter Twitter   @FCPSFairfaxHS @LenartPrincipal

15th:  Presidents' Day

15th:  Fall Sports Tryouts - Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf and Volleyball

16th:  NEW Bell Schedule

19th:  Senior Event

22nd:  "Return to School" Town Hall

25th - 26th:  Asynchronous Days

Fairfax Lions Need to Know:

Class of 2021 - Don’t Stop Believing Friday - February 12th  3:45-4:45  Class of 2021 we miss you at Fairfax High School! The hallways are too silent, the lunch room too clean, the walls are too bare. We are missing your personality.   Friday, February 12, after 8th period put away your computers  and join us at the high school for an hour of socialization on a Friday afternoon. Bring your attitude and your swagger back to the school. Come to the school and join us for some FREE snacks, camaraderie, music, socializing, rock painting (you can bring your own small rock if you want) and laughter as we celebrate the Class of 2021.    If you plan on attending, please sign up HERE so that we have an idea of the numbers. More information on where we will meet will be shared during the coming week. Stay healthy Lions.    If you have any questions, please email me at baplancich@fcps.edu

Tech Update

Did you know? To get the most recent updates on your FCPS computer, including the StudentDen icon, you can pull up to the nearest FCPS building (Elementary, Middle, or High school) and restart your computer.  Once it reboots, you will want to log in, let it stay on the network for ten minutes (you can be using it during that time).

After ten minutes, you will want to Restart (not close the lid) so the updates will install.

If this doesn’t update your Student Den Icon for whatever reason, here is the direct link to the Student den.

https://sites.google.com/fcpsschools.net/studentden/home

You can bookmark this page in your chrome browser.

Please make sure that you are logged into your @fcpsschools.net account to access the student den webpage.

The Loretta Khayam Scholarship

Seniors - Cap & Gown Information Cap and gowns are required for graduation ceremonies.  If you have not purchased yours yet, it’s not too late but don’t wait too much longer as prices will increase.   Below are the instructions for purchasing just a cap and gown.  You may also choose to select other more expensive packages, if you would prefer.  However ONLY a cap and gown is required to participate in the graduation ceremony in June. Step 1: Go to www.Jostens.com and select Fairfax High School  Step 2: Scroll Down and Select “Browse All Grad Cap/Gown” Step 3: Scroll to the bottom and select “Browse All Cap & Gown Products”  Step 4: Go to Individual Products and select Cap & Gown Unit.  This will come with a FHS Class of 2021 tassel.  You do NOT need to purchase a separate tassel. If you have financial concerns about ordering a cap and gown, please let reach out to your counselor.

Fill the Yearbook Challenge #4: Pets, Arts, Sports, and more!  Must be signed in to fcpsschools account https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePnrXO8BN5T-H4U4R5Wa6MVinojlo3ZWpcHlLF9-M3JdkCEQ/viewform?usp=sf_link eShare: You can also submit photos to us via: hjeshare.com/eShare/?code=5671   Thanks for helping us tell your stories!  Yearbooks are still available for purchase at www.yearbookordercenter.com school code 5671. Yearbook questions can be directed to Ms. Cutter (djcutter@fcps.edu).   Matrix, our school literary arts magazine, is still seeking submissions!  We accept original written works such as fiction & nonfiction, poetry & prose, drama & lyrics. We also accept student created visual arts such as painting, sculpture, photography, and digital work. We love to have the option to publish music and works in different languages!  Please submit work by MARCH 12 via this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeafD9CyJgtXBJA5FgEzKh-JMYHno0vR6-fEJLwVoRfa5L3KA/viewform?usp=sf_link (must use fcpsschools account).   Any Matrix questions can be directed to Ms. Cutter (djcutter@fcps.edu)

Fairfax HS PTSA

Class of 2021 - ANG Celebration

Fundraiser Restaurant Night

WHEN:  Thursday, 2/18 - Saturday, 2/20

TIME:  From 5:00PM - 9:00PM

Flippin’ Pizza

9548 Main Street, Suite C Fairfax, VA 22031 (Fair City Mall)

Please visit their website to order https://flippinpizza.com/fairfax/

OR

Call 571-418-3547

If you go in person please say that you are coming from Fairfax High School when making your order. If you call for pick up or delivery make a note on the order that you are from Fairfax High School. Flipping Pizza will donate a percentage of the sales to our ANG celebration.

Volunteers Are Much Needed

• All Junior and Senior parents, ANG is in need of volunteers.  Please contact Emma Goldberg or Grace Lee at ANG@fairfaxptsa.org

Visit ANG Website HERE

• Need volunteers for Nominating Committee to find PTSA Officers for 2021-2022 School Year.  Please contact Heather Rupp at jetsn22@verizon.net

Fairfax Athletics

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:

Watch Our Morning Announcements

Click here https://fairfaxhs.fcps.edu/morningannouncements and scroll down

Do you want to celebrate a Fairfax employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

Fairfax Athletics

Fairfax Athletics Sports Network

The activities office needs you help! We need to get 1K subscribers on our Youtube channel to open up enhanced options for streaming our events. Please click this link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCti_0q1sWe4XP-Q8gp9EzQA and then SUBSCRIBE via the red Subscribe button! It only takes two clicks to make a difference!

Congratulations To ALL Athletes

Swim & Dive Team had a great showing at Districts and Regionals this last week!  Tons of lifetime best times and new dives achieved!   All relays qualified for Regionals – Relay team members: Kimberly Figueroa, Isabella Manzione, Claire Romoser, Kate Mason, Angelina Sagaow, Sophie Scadron, Adeline Gibson, Irene Orndorff, David Bak, Adam Boudjemaa, Kristupas Vorobjovas, Charlie Meade, Victor Li, Michael Muldoon, Colby Lane, and Seth Reinsel

At Regionals:

Sophie Scadron DISTRICT and REGIONAL CHAMPION in the 100 fly – new school record!  Also finished 10^th in 50 free

Angelina Sagaow finished 3^rd in 200 IM and 7^th in the 100 free

Colby Lane finish 4^th in the 200 free and 14^th in the 100 free

Isabella Manzione finished 12^th in the 100 breast

Adam Boudjemaa finished 4^th in the 100 breast

Noah Kim finished 10^th in the 200 IM

David Bak finished 12^th in the 200 IM and 12^th in 100 back

Kristupas Vorobjovas finished 9^th in the 200 IM and 7^th in the 500 free

Victor Li finished 8^th in the 200 free

Charlie Meade finished 10^th in the 50 free

Christian Anderson finished 14^th in diving

Moving on to States:

Angelina Sagaow – 200 IM

Sophie Scadron – 100 fly

Colby Lane – 200 free

Adam Boudjemaa – 100 breast

Gymnastics - Congratulations to our Gymnastics Team – REGION CHAMPIONS! The 2021 gymnastics team is the strongest team in recent years with district and region championships, and a trip to the state meet next Friday and Saturday in Virginia Beach! A special shout out to Junior Payton Morrison who is the All-Around Region Champion winning the Vault, Bars, Beam, and Floor Exercise! Good luck to the entire team at the state meet!!!

City of Fairfax

City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts contest for 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th graders for any students in a City school (with a cash prize). For more information, please visit HERE

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