Included in this issue:
- The Start of Ramadan
- Scholarship Opportunity
- Janie Miller Scholarship
- Spotlight on the Arts
- The Class of 2021 Senior Updates
- Technology Update
- 2021 Virtual Career Exploration Fair
- Mulch Sale
- Matrix, FHS School Literary, Arts Magazine is still seeking submissions
- Fairfax Athletics - Tryout Calendar for Monday, April 12th
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PTSA
- Attention All Seniors - BINGO Night
- ANG Meeting
- Grad Yard Signs & Magnet Sale
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Restaurant Fundraiser Flyers
- Rita's
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Fairfax Academy
- STARTALK Program
- Career Fair for Performing Arts & Communication
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Dear Fairfax,
Happy Friday! On our last News You Choose, prior to Spring Break, I mentioned senior night for our cheer, football and dance teams...but we also celebrated golf and cross country! In our whirlwind three sports seasons in two, the pace and volume of information has been a challenge. Thank you for celebrating our Lions and remaining patient as we try to recognize as many students as we possibly can.
In the parent coffee this morning, there were lots of questions about SOL tests and graduation. I am thrilled to announce that graduation this year will be at Fairfax High School on our football field on June 1st, with the only change being that it will happen at 9AM. Fairfax will be a host site for two other high schools, but we are ecstatic that we will continue with our Fairfax graduations at Fairfax High School! The rain date is June 2nd, and I know questions are swirling about number of tickets for each graduate, etc. As soon as details are finalized (as we are a central graduation site, many of these are FCPS decisions/direction this year), we will let you know! With regards to SOL tests, our testing coordinator, Dr. Kraus Zadrozny has sent emails to the parents and guardians of our students who are scheduled to test this year. Her email is KJKrausZadro@fcps.edu.
Another topic that I brought up this morning was about discord “chat” servers. These are private servers or chat rooms that were originally created for gamers, I believe. It is easy for students on these servers to connect with others anonymously, and there seems to be limited governing or oversight on these platforms. I liken social media sites liking these to give our students free reign to walk around dark streets all night long, by themselves or with friends--here is a guide that tells you more: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/parents-ultimate-guide-to-discord
I am looking forward to some field hockey tonight and football tomorrow!
All the best,
Erin
The Start of Ramadan
The evening of April the 12th, will most likely be the start of Ramadan, an Islamic holy month, and will last until May 11th. Ramadan is a time for reflection, contemplation and celebration. Ramadan is also a time for fasting and prayer. Our school will mark this month with presentations and decorations from our Muslim Student Association and there will be a prayer room made available to staff and students.
Scholarship Opportunity
City of Fairfax School Board Janice Miller Scholarship - $2,000 FHS Only Scholarship!
- Open to FHS seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or better and planning to attend a 4-yr. or 2-yr. college or university in the fall.
- Application available on Naviance-Scholarship List or here: https://bit.ly/2PGVjPJ
- Deadline: Thursday, April 15
- For questions, email Ms. Maureen Kim in the Career Center: MHKim@fcps.edu
Fairfax Academy/Fairfax HS is pleased to announce the inaugural Spotlight on the Arts Scholarship for graduating seniors attending any university or college, majoring in music. This inaugural $1000 scholarship is offered in partnership with ArtsFairfax. If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Cook at amcook@fcps.edu. Applications are due by April 12.
- A video link of a 3 minute solo performance in which the individual is identified and feature or a 3 minute recording of an original composition
- A 400 to 500 word essay from the applicant stating why they are pursuing a music degree in college and why they are applying for the scholarship.
- Completed application form (which includes a link to students video and essay).
- Recommendation from one music teacher with an emphasis on musical abilities and the applicant’s character emailed to amcook@fcps.edu.
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The Class of 2021 Senior Updates
Seniors, we will be having one final T-Shirt fundraiser. For this fundraiser we are holding a design contest. There is a google form to submit your design on the class of 2021 instagram (@Fhs_class2021) and on the Class of 2021 SGA Events Google Classroom. We are so excited to see all of the submissions! We will also be holding our Paw Print Painting fundraiser on the weekend of 4/17-4/18 from 12-4. Sign up using the link posted in the Class of 2021 SGA Senior Events Google Classroom.
Class of 2021 T-Shirt Design Contest
T-Shirt design flyer
The Class of 2021 senior council has organized restaurant fundraiser throughout our community. The proceeds raised from the restaurant fundraiser will go toward graduation and the Class of 2021 senior gift. Please visit the Senior Class Instagram @FHS_Class2021 for more details.
Technology Update
If you are a Senior or you are leaving FCPS, and you want to take your work with you, please follow these simple steps to download your work from Google Drive (only work you are the owner of will be downloaded):
- Log in to www.fcpsschools.net.
- Select all of your files and folders in your drive
- Press Ctrl + A on a PC.
- Press ⌘ (Command) + A on a Mac.
- Near the screen's upper right-hand corner, you will see three vertical dots (⁝). Click on the three dots and then click on Download.
- Google will then create a ZIP (compressed) file of all of your files and folders. This may take a while if you have a lot of files. In the bottom right-hand corner of your screen, you will see a pop-up that says Preparing Download.
- Once your files have been successfully zipped, the pop-up will say Download ready, and your browser should automatically begin downloading the ZIP file to your computer.
Note: Your Google files (documents, presentations, and spreadsheets) will be downloaded in Microsoft Office format (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
More information can be found here: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/g-suite/g-suite-information-students-and-parents
 Register for the Virtual Career Exploration Fair now! by visiting bit.ly/2021careerexp
For more information, visit www.fcps.edu and search “2021 Virtual Career Exploration Fair.”
Email workbasedlearning@fcps.edu with questions
Fairfax Athletics 2021 Mulch Sale
FREE delivery and easy online ordering!
https://sites.google.com/view/mulchsale/home
ORDER DEADLINE: APRIL 16
DELIVERY DATES: MAY 1ST AND MAY 2ND
BIGGER BAGS THAN THE HOME STORES!
Delivery available ONLY inside the FHS Boundary.
If you live outside FHS boundaries, you can pick up your order on May 1st from the school parking lot. 3cu ft. double shredded hardwood - $5 per bag (5 bag minimum).
If you would rather donate, or you cannot order and pay online, please contact Tom Horn at twhorm@fcps.edu. We are happy to help with a solution!
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Fairfax Athletics
2020-21 Fairfax HS LIONS Sports Information
https://fairfaxhighsports.org/
Eligibility Requirements
- All athletes must have a physical completed after May 1, 2020 and it must be on the Revised February 2017 VHSL Athletic Participation/Parent Consent Physical Examination form. The physical form can be found on the FHS athletic website, fairfaxhighsports.org
- Each family needs to complete the New Student Registration form and create an account. Then, you can register your student(s) for various activity and athletic teams. While registering, you must complete the Mandatory Concussion Education (student and 1 parent). When you are on the athletic homepage, the NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION link can be found in the QUICK LINKS.
- If you have any questions, email Nancy Melnick, NAMelnick@fcps.edu, Director of Student Activities.
  Please check out Fairfax Athletics web site for most updated information
fairfaxhighsports.org
Fairfax HS PTSA
ATTENTION ALL SENIORS!
Senior Bingo Night is Friday, April 16th at 6pm. Seniors, please RSVP no later than Wednesday April 14th. Let us know if you will be playing Bingo in person or virtually! There will be prizes (gift cards to Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts, etc. AND a MYSTERY GRAND PRIZE). You do not have to play in person to win! Each player will receive Bingo cards and a goodie bag with a bottle of water, bag of popcorn and Hershey Kisses. We can't wait to see you! Please sign up below if you have not already done so.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084EAFAB2DAA8-senior1
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Grad Yard Signs and Magnet Sale
Order Deadline - April 16th
Click HERE for details and ordering
Restaurant Fundraiser
 Perfect Week to enjoy RITA's
Help Fairfax
BEAT
Woodson!
Head over to Rita's and drop your receipt in the FAIRFAX bucket
 Nothing Bundt Fundraiser
Order Deadline April 22
Pick Up April 23rd
Click HERE to order
STARTALK Program
Fairfax Academy is proud to be offering STARTALK for the second summer in a row! STARTALK is an NSA grant-funded program focused on Korean language and culture (in addition to dance and music) that is available to rising 9th-12th graders.
Registration is currently open, and spots are limited for this intensive summer enrichment program.
STARTALK page on Academy website: https://fairfaxacademy.fcps.edu/student-services/career-experiences/startalk
Announcement on our main Academy page that takes you to the STARTALK page: https://fairfaxacademy.fcps.edu/
Career Fair for Performing Arts & Communication
Our inaugural (VIRTUAL) Fairfax Academy ‘CAREER FAIR for Performing Arts & Communications’ is on MONDAY, APRIL 12th from 12:30pm-2:00pm. Registration for this event is open for Fairfax Academy students, and will only take 2-3 minutes to complete!
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FLYER: http://bit.ly/2PevGoO
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REGISTRATION: Scan QR Code on flyer or go to form directly: http://bit.ly/3bZMGI3
- 90-minute virtual event (on an asynchronous school day)
- Students will drop-by the 'virtual tables' to have conversations with the professionals regarding their job, career path, industry, etc.
- Some professionals/companies may have information about opportunities such as: internships, afterschool or summer jobs, courses offered for career/college preparation and even specialty courses regarding soft skills, confidence building, etc.
- The list of professional participants on the flyer is NOT comprehensive, and additional business/professionals communicated they plan to confirm their attendance and sign-up. The flyer (Google Doc) will be updated as more participants confirm.
- Closer to the event date, registered students will receive an email from Ms. Molek with the logistics and link(s) for this virtual event.
PLEASE NOTE: The Career Fair event is for students CURRENTLY taking classes at Fairfax Academy.
If you have any questions regarding the Career Fair, contact our Academy Career Experience Specialist, Erin Molek (ekmolek@fcps.edu).
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