Fairhill Forum
March 9, 2021
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Dates to Remember:
March 8th: FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback questionnaire opens
March 9th: PTA Take Out Fundraiser, Domino's Pizza (Pan Am Shopping Center), 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
March 11th: PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
March 11th: Deadline for Kindergarten FCPS Dual Language Immersion (DLI), 4:00 p.m.
March 15th: Principal Coffee Talk: Reading at Home with Mrs. Norris, Ms. Gauta and Ms. Piesto, 3:00 p.m.
March 19th: FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback questionnaire closes
March 22nd: Picture Day at Fairhill, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
March 22nd: PTA Doughnuttery Delivery Picture Day Fundraiser
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
April 5th: Student Holiday, no school
April 6th: Registration for elementary magnet school lottery closes, 4:00 p.m.
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Youth Winter Coats Available!
Please contact the Fairhill Main Office if you need a winter coat for your child. We have a number of youth sizes available. We also have some winter gloves.
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Chrome Sync
As part of FCPS’s ongoing effort to support student use of technology, Chrome Sync and the ability to save passwords is be available as an option. Students are not required to use Chrome Sync and save passwords, but may choose to them in order to:
- reduce their log-in time.
- access bookmarks and extensions across devices.
Chrome will remember and offer saved passwords when students are logging into different instructional applications. Chrome will also make bookmarks and extensions available on any device in which the student logs into Chrome and turns on Sync.
If your student would like to use Chrome Sync and save passwords, support resources are available on the FCPS website. If your child is logging into Chrome now, they may need to log out of Chrome and log back in to see the new features.
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Asynchronous Mondays for all students
Beginning Monday, March 15th, ALL Fairhill students have asynchronous Mondays. This means that there will be no teacher led instruction on Mondays. Students will work independently every Monday.
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Thank you PTA!
A huge Thank you to our PTA and to the families who donated to the Welcome Back Treats provided to our back to school in-person staff! We appreciate you "CHIPping" in to help!
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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.
Yearbook sales are also open! click here for more information or click here to order your yearbook directly.
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A message from the Library
If you have library books you’d like to return and your child will be doing in-person learning at the school, please allow your child to return the books in his/her backpack. If your child will continue learning remotely at home, you may return books any time Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the front entrance to the school. Thank you.
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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.
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FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback
This spring all Fairhill parents/guardians will be contacted through email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form Online. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include instructional leadership, school climate, human resources management, organizational management, communication and community relations and professionalism. Understanding that this has been an unusual year, the impacts of COVID-19 will be taken into consideration when reviewing the feedback.
The questionnaire will be collected online between March 8 and March 19. The email you receive will be from FCPS Surveys.
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.
If you know of any families 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
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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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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Weekly Character Strength: Social Intelligence
WHAT DOES Social Intelligence MEAN? You are aware of other people’s thoughts and feelings. You understand why they do things.
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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Fairhill Family Night (Take) Out
We have three yummy take out events scheduled for the spring.
Domino's Pizza (Pan Am Shopping Center): Tuesday, March 9, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Click here for ordering details
Doughnuttery (Families will order online and pick up at Fairhill at picture day. More details will be sent shortly.): Monday, March 22
Chipotle (Mosaic): Saturday, April 10, 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
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6th Grade Graduation Celebration
It's time to start planning the 6th grade graduation celebration. It may take some creativity this year, but our 6th graders deserve a fun send off! If you are interested in helping, please contact Barbara Hayes at barbannhayes@gmail.com
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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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Elementary Magnet School Lottery
The Magnet Program registration window will open March 2, 2021. No late applications will be accepted.
Families wanting to apply for the Magnet Lottery must have a SIS account. If a student is not currently enrolled in FCPS, registration at the base school for the upcoming school year will be required.
A separate application must be completed for each sibling applying. Legacies also must apply to be eligible. Acceptances into one of the magnet programs is not transferable into another program or school.
Registration for the elementary magnet school lottery closes on Tuesday, April 6, at 4:00 p.m. No late applications are accepted.
Contact
Tamra Ferreira tferreira@fcps.edu 571-423-4532
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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