Fairhill Forum
February 16, 2021
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Dates to Remember:
February 16th: New Bell Schedule starts for all students
February 17th: Principal 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 19th: PTA Family Night (Take) Out at Panda Express, 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
February 22nd: Reading on the Run Curbside Pickup returns, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
February 24th: Deadline for students to record their Fairhill Innovation Fair videos via Flipgrid.
February 25th: Fairhill Science Night
March 2nd: Family Life Education Parent Preview Night, 6:00 p.m.
March 5th: 2 Hour Student Early Release
March 8th: Student Holiday, no school, no Reading on the Run Curbside Pickup
March 11th: Deadline for Kindergarten FCPS Dual Language Immersion (DLI), 4:00 p.m.
March 22nd: Picture Day at Fairhill, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
March 26th: Deadline to submit all yearbook photos
March 26th: End of 3rd Quarter, 2 Hour Student Early Release
March 29th-April 2nd: Spring Break, no school
February Choice Board
Looking for more screen free activities this month? Check out Week 2 of these February fun family activities and stay tuned for more next week!
 Click here for an easier view.
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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!
Please submit your photos by March 26th to ensure they will be included in the yearbook.
Click here to submit 20-21 yearbook photos.
Your submission will be sent to Ms. Florjancic, our yearbook sponsor.
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Picture day is coming to Fairhill on March 22nd
Lifetouch will have 2 photographers at Fairhill, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on March 22nd. Families can purchase pictures online by going to mylifetouch.com and using the picture day ID found in the flyer. Click here for more information and to access the Fairhill picture day ID (EVTHDWR7B.
Please click here to access the Sign Up Genius for a time slot.
Can't make it to Fairhill for Picture Day? You can still submit a photo using the Yearbook submission form right here. The deadline to submit a photo is March 26.
Please contact Ms. Smith, jasmith5@fcps.edu with any questions or concerns.
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Updated CAMP Schedule
To coincide with the new bell schedule we have updated the CAMP Master Classes to our school day. CAMP (Chinese, Art, Music, and PE) Master Classes are opportunities for students to engage in extra time with our specials OUTSIDE of class specials.
Please click here for days and times for each grade level to meet with our specialist teachers.
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Fairhill New Bell Schedule
Please make note that our new bell schedule will begin for ALL STUDENTS on February 16th. Classes well begin at 9:45 a.m. and end at 4:15 p.m. for both in-person and virtual students.
Teachers will be sharing grade level specific schedules in their weekly newsletter.
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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!
Click here for Fairhill Elementary’s Virtual Innovation Fair flyer. Click here for the Spanish version FERIA VIRTUAL DE INOVACION ESCUELA FAIRHILL
Click here to learn more, or feel free to email Mrs. Hartman at, kkhartman@fcps.edu
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FCPS Survey of Preschool Children
Dear Tiger Families,
If you have a preschool-aged child who is eligible for kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year, please use this link https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/it112.pdf to access the form. Return completed forms no later than February 26, 2021.
If you know of any children in your neighborhood who also have rising kindergartners, please share this information or ask them to reach out to Amy Spector at 703-208-8100 or alspector@fcps.edu.
Virginia law, Section 22.1-254 requires that children who will reach their fifth birthday on or before September 30, 2021, must enroll in kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year. If your child turns five on or before 09/30/2021 and you do not wish to enroll him/her in kindergarten, please let us know in writing.
The form can be submitted to Amy Spector via email at alspector@fcps.edu or by dropping it off at the school.
Thank you for your assistance in helping us identify school-age children.
Kindly,
Candace Hunstad Courtney Korb
Principal Assistant Principal
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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 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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Family Life Education Parent Preview Night
Save the Date
You are invited to attend an evening opportunity to preview the Family Life Education media and lessons and to talk with school staff about the program. The informal meeting will be held on March 2nd at 6:00 p.m. via BbCU.
Please review this letter to families with information regarding specific grade level Family Life Education and where to locate materials for your review.
We will email a link to join that day.
For more information and opt-out forms please click here.
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Weekly Character Strength: Humility
WHAT DOES Humility MEAN? You do not seek the spotlight. You let your actions speak for themselves.
We will continue to be a Positivity Project Partner School. Learn more about it here.
Click here for the full explanation of Humility and what it means in terms of P2 in the classroom.
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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.
- March 11, 6:30 p.m.
- April 8, 6:30 p.m.
- May 13, 6:30 p.m.
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Square 1 Art
Now that the Square 1 Art program has moved to a digital format, families are able to purchase keepsakes with old art projects or upload new projects at any time. Orders will be shipped directly to the artist's house.
To search for past art or to upload new art, click here
Square 1 Art Customer Care Info
Square 1 Art Customer Care
888.332.3294
square1art.com
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PTA Family Night (Take) Outs
Dear Fairhill Families,
Looking for a fun and easy meal that also benefits the Fairhill PTA?
The next Dinner Night Take will be at Panda Express, Feb 19th, 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Just mention Fairhill when you order your food!
3071 Gatehouse Plaza, Merrifield
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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.
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.
Update for Meals Distribution
Click here for the most up-to-date FCPS Meal Distribution.
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 |
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.
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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