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Important Dates
May 3-7 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 15 - PROM 2021
May 31 - Memorial Day, No School
June 1 - Graduation, 9:00AM; Rain date June 2
June 11 - Last Day of School, Dismissal at 10:20AM
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Included in this issue:
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- AP Exam
- PROM 2021
- SOL Information
- Vision & Hearing Opt-Out Letter
- Yearbook Updates & Reminders
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- The Class of 2021 Senior Updates
- Scholarship Opportunity
- Technology Update
- Europe 2020 - Interest Meeting
Fairfax Athletics:
- Pre-Sale Online Ticketing for Spring Sports
- Calling Volunteers
- Week of April 26th
Fairfax PTSA:
- Last Chance to purchase Grand Yard Signs
- ANG 2021 Meeting
- Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Fairfax Academy:
Acceso de News You Choose en Español: Haga clic aquí.
Dear Family Fairfax,
As we commence the last week of April, we look ahead to the end of the 2021 school year--and there is a whirlwind of activities and celebrations planned. We are looking forward to spring sports, senior events, and our in person students four days a week. We miss our virtual students, but we know we will be welcoming all of our students back to a new “normal” school year next Fall. There has been much lost and much gained over the past year.
With prom scheduled for May 15th, we are intentionally keeping it two weeks before graduation on June 1st. Though there is light at the end of this COVID tunnel, our lives and activities can still be greatly impacted and so still can many high-school traditions. Please be aware that if your student has to quarantine per the health department, even out of an abundance of caution, s(he) will not be able to participate in school events and activities--this would include graduation. A negative COVID test during a quarantine will not exempt the student from the health department’s timeline. I want to remain honest and transparent in the expectations and guidelines, so parents and students can make decisions about activities and events leading up to graduation day. We all want to see and celebrate our seniors on June 1st!
Your PTSA has been hard at work and remained vigilant for our students and school community over the past year. Just last Tuesday, there was a learning session with our substance abuse prevention coordinator, De ‘Ja Ruffin (McNeil), and we were reminded of the Fairfax County program “Three to Succeed.” The research is clear that students who have just three protective factors are significantly less likely to engage in risky or dangerous behavior. Here is a link to a very short video that explains more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkXndiuQMe0
Congratulations are in order for Christina Elliott and Leilani Silva who placed 7th and 10th at Girls States Cross Country! Also, as of my writing this, DECA has three National Series Finalists, Allie Romero, Disha Kiran, and Grace Walters. Please join me in a roaring applause for these students and all those who are successfully completing a season or competition. It has certainly been a bumpy road and our scholars and athletes have demonstrated resiliency and perseverance.
This past week, our Student Services department sponsored Wellness Week. We were reminded of the importance of self care and shown multiple techniques to stay mentally healthy and strong for our students and each other. Another exciting note--our Student Services department was also awarded RAMP certification! This is quite an honor: Learn more about it here.
I hope that everyone in our Fairfax Family takes some time to be well and recharge this weekend.
All the best,
Erin
 Girls Country attended States, Christina Elliott (L) finished 7th and Leilani Silva (R) finished in 10th. Congratulations!
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AP Exam
To accommodate in person Advanced Placement (AP) testing at Fairfax High School, our students will attend school virtually, asynchronous instruction on Friday, May 21; Monday, May 24 (as Monday always is); and Tuesday, May 25, 2021. The only students who will come to Fairfax High School on those days are students who are scheduled to take an AP exam in-person.
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2021 Promenade
When: May 15th 6:00PM - 10:30PM
What: Decades-Inspired music, dancing, photos, and FUN!!!
Where: Fairfax HS
Who: Juniors & Seniors
How: Online ticket sales start next week ($15)
COVID protocols with masks & physical distancing in full effect!!
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SOL Information
Students who are scheduled for an SOL this school year will receive information regarding the date and location of the SOL test. All SOL tests will begin at 8:20AM. SOLs must be taken in school, there is no virtual option. Students who have remained virtual for this school year will take SOLs on Mondays while those students who come into the building will take SOLs during one of the days they are in the building. The full AP and SOL testing calendar can be found here: https://fairfaxhs.fcps.edu/student-services/student-testing. If you have questions or concerns about SOL testing, please contact Dr. Kraus-Zadrozny at kjkrauszadro@fcps.edu.
Vision & Hearing Opt-Out Letter
Fairfax County Public Schools and the Fairfax County Health Department are offering Vision and Hearing Screenings to 10th grade students and new to county students who attend school on an entirely virtual basis. Please see the Vision-And-Hearing-Screening-Opt-Out-form.pdf for specific information.
The screenings will take place on 5/3/21 and 5/10/21 in Room L104 at Fairfax High School. Click here to schedule your appointment. The student will enter through Door 1 and the screening should only take about 10 minutes. Please make sure your students wears a face mask.
Parents may choose to opt-out of the Vision and Hearing Screening by completing and returning the Opt-Out section of the Vision-And-Hearing-Screening-Opt-Out-form.pdf . The signed form can be emailed to Mrs. Nancy Bennett nlbennett@fcps.edu . If you are unable to return the form you can email Mrs. Bennett and include the information from the bottom of the form to opt out. If you have any additional questions, please contact Mrs. Bennett directly at 703-219-2210.
Yearbook Updates & Reminders
The main yearbook is being printed and assembled right now, but the staff is working hard on a supplement designed to capture some of the Spring events at school. Seniors, did you decorate a Senior Crown? Submit your info and photos: http://forms.gle/JnNz3tu4UHAqeMhn6
We still have many portrait proofs for students in grades 9-11 that haven’t been picked up. You don't need to get them, but it’s easier for you to order photos from Lifetouch if you have it. You can get those from security any time that the main office is open.
2021 yearbooks are still on sale and can be ordered on the website: www.yearbookordercenter.com school code 5671
We anticipate being able to distribute yearbooks during the last week of May.
Any questions can be directed to Ms. Cutter (djcutter@fcps.edu)
Thanks for helping us tell your stories!
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Scholarship Opportunity
 2021 Congressional Art Competition
Enter for a chance to have your artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol!
All entries are exhibited at The Workhouse Arts Center.
Categories Include:
Painting, Drawing, Collage, Mixed Media, Prints, Computer Generated Art, and Photography
Entry Deadline: Friday, April 30, 2021
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Students can submit up to two art pieces this year, and it does not have to be artwork specifically for this competition – they can submit any piece which they previously created.
- Please have participating students complete the following: https://forms.gle/J48xA9i2ocNtSnPTA to let us know which district office they would like to drop off their artwork. And if students need further assistance in planning to drop off their artwork, please let my office know.
- Submitted pieces will be displayed in the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia. This exhibit will be open to the public and will adhere to the Workhouse Arts Center’s COVID-19 safety protocols. The display will be up from May 5th, 2021 to May 16th, 2021.
- We will be hosting our art competition reception online this year on Saturday, May 8th at 11am. During this reception we will announce the winners of this year’s competition. The top three winners would receive a scholarship from ARTSFAIRFAX: 1st - $500; 2nd - $300; 3rd - $200
- For this virtual reception please register here
- Additionally, we will be hosting our art competition reception online this year on Saturday, May 8th at 11am. If you have any questions please visit our website HERE
 The Northern Virginia Business and Professional Women's Club is again offering its 2021 College Scholarship Program to a female student of African American descent living in and graduating from a high school in the Northern Virginia counties of Fairfax, Loudoun, or Prince William.
The Club awards college scholarships annually in amounts from $500 to $1,000. Awards are based primarily upon both academic and financial needs. All completed applications and supporting documents must be submitted by May 22, 2021.
Students should send completed applications and documents to the following email address: novabpwscholarships@gmail.com
Selected finalists will be notified of acceptance and must attend a virtual award presentation ceremony on June 27, 2021. I hope you or someone from your team would also consider attending.
ASCA Awards RAMP Designation to Fairfax HS
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is pleased to announce Fairfax High School in Fairfax, Virginia as a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP). This is the fourth time the Fairfax High School Counselors have received this recognition. It is also the highest number of RAMP recognitions received by any school in FCPS.
The RAMP designation lasts for five years and recognizes schools that are committed to delivering an exemplary comprehensive school counseling program. Honorees are awarded for aligning their program with the criteria in the ASCA National Model, a framework for a data-informed school counseling program. The RAMP application is a culmination of a full year’s work and data collection. The application, led by school counselors Tara Johnson and Tiera Sharpe, consists of 12 sections which includes data collected during the previous year, analysis of the data, and narratives explaining all processes. The entire application process takes about a year and a half. Since the program’s inception, more than 900 schools have earned the RAMP designation. Research findings indicate fully implemented school counseling programs are associated with a range of positive student educational and behavioral outcomes.
“This year’s RAMP honorees have shown their commitment to students and the school counseling profession,” said Jill Cook, ASCA executive director. “These schools used data to drive their program development and implementation so all students can achieve success. The RAMP designation distinguishes these schools and encourages school counselors nationwide to strive for excellence.”
For additional information on ASCA, visit www.schoolcounselor.org.
The Class of 2021 Senior Updates
Hey Seniors, as you may have seen there was paw print painting scheduled for this weekend. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen events happening on the field we are going to have to reschedule. Our new date is Monday, May 3rd. Keep an eye out on your school email, The Class of 2021 Instagram (@fhs_class2021), and google classroom for more information.
Sign up for paw print painting
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
Europe 2022
Interest Meeting
When: April 26th, 2021 at 7PM
Where:
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/274122c5347f43398949495e48692b97
Fairfax Athletics
Pre-Sale Online Ticketing for Spring Sports
This spring will be our very first season of using a brand new interface for purchasing tickets for Fairfax HS sporting events (Lacrosse, Soccer and Track) at Harold Stalnaker Stadium, called ETix. ETix will allow our fans to purchase tickets online, prior to any game or meet hosted in the FHS Stadium. To purchase tickets in advance, use this link (or the QR code below) to select the event for which you want tickets, then use your credit card information to purchase the number of tickets you want. You will receive a confirmation email for your purchase, and you will pull up that email on your phone to present to the ticket booth, scanning your ticket. This same procedure will also be used for those who wish to make credit card purchases for tickets at the gate on the day of the event.
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We are excited about this opportunity of using this new eTix system, but you still have the option of using cash.
If you have any questions about these procedures, please contact Cathy Horacek at cshoracek@fcps.edu.
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Calling Volunteers
The athletic boosters needs your help delivering mulch on Saturday, May 1st!
This great fundraiser supports so many student-athletes. Consider signing up to help us deliver. Any vehicle that can carry 15 bags is helpful and we can be really efficient if you have a trailer/truck that can help us with the bigger orders! Sign up via the link below. If you can supply the vehicle and drive we can supply the labor!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b45abaa2ca2fa7-fairfax1
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Week of April 26th
 Please check out Fairfax Athletics web site for most updated information
fairfaxhighsports.org
Fairfax HS PTSA
Grad Yard Signs and Magnet Sale
Order Deadline - April 23rd
Click HERE for details and ordering
Nothing Bundt Fundraiser
Pick Up - TODAY, April 23rd
ANG 2021
We have venue for our All Night Grad Party!
Please join us at our meeting for details.
In English - April 28, 2021 @ 7PM
Join ZOOM Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8334394224?pwd=TXZoYlYyZWM1OS93NTJURHZQWlpEUT09
Meeting ID: 833 439 4224
Passcode: ang2021
en Español - 30 de abril del 2021, Reunión en Español @ 7 PM
Join Zoom Meeting en Español
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73965195367?pwd=TXRtbDNpK0JCcGZHQWl6R09YRUp2Zz09
Meeting ID: 739 6519 5367
Passcode: ang2021
 Fairfax Families - it's time to show our school how much they mean to us!
Teacher Appreciation Week (May 3-7)
We have decided in lieu of catering meals and inviting parent volunteers (since they are still not permitted into the building), we will bring food trucks to the school! We've invited breakfast truck on Wednesday to serve before school and a snacks/desserts truck on Friday afternoon so students and staff can all partake after school.
We are really hoping to subsidize all of part of the teachers & staff meals, but to do so means we need generous donations from FHS parents to make this happen!
Click HERE to donate money
In addition to the fantastic food trucks, PTSA is providing grab-n-go breakfast and snack items throughout the week. If you would like to donate any of these items, please see the link below.
Click HERE to donate treats
If you need drop items off with Kate or Ayla; emails, addresses and instructions are in the second link above.
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/
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