Fairhill Forum May 4, 2021

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News from Fairhill

Dates to Remember:

May 3rd - May 7th:  Staff Appreciation Week

May 13th:  PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

May 17th:   Fairhill Coffee Talk -Mental Health Conversations with Fairhill Mental Health Team, 3:00 p.m.

May 24th:  Last day of Reading on the Run Curbside Pickup

May 31st:  Memorial Day, student holiday, no school

June 8th: Election Day and Virtual Learning Day for ALL students

June 11th:  Last day for regular classes, 2 hr early release

August 23rd:  First day of school 

Parent Input form for 2021-2022 class placements

Dear Parents,

Although it is not possible to request specific teachers, we encourage you as a parent to tell us about your student so that we may find the best possible fit for your child in their new class.  You can find the form here. Thank you for assisting us as we begin to move into a more normal school year next fall!

https://forms.gle/dhQ4CjkUnPRAJuZX8

2020-2021 Fairhill Yearbook Did you miss the Yearbook order cutoff date? Online ordering through Lifetouch is closed but Fairhill will be receiving a limited supply of yearbooks for families to purchase through the school. There has been a sign up genius created for families to reserve a yearbook to be purchased once the school has received the order. The cost of each yearbook is $20. Payment methods are cash and checks, made payable to Fairhill ES. Payment is due at the time of yearbook pick up. Please sign up here if you would like to order one directly from Fairhill.  Please call the Fairhill Office if you have any questions.   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4fa4a929a2fac43-yearbook

Vision/Hearing Screening Extended Did your student miss the Vision and Hearing Screening?  We are now extending them.  You can visit this sign up genius to book a date/time.  Please remember, this is only for VIRTUAL students new to FCPS, Kindergarteners, and 3rd grade. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4fa4a929a2fac43-vision1

May Choice Board

Here are some fun screen free things to do this month!  Stay tuned for more next week.

Click here for an easier to read view.  

Pictures are Here! If you ordered pictures from Lifetouch, they have arrived.  We also have proofs if you did not order any pictures.  You can pick them up from the Office, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Please come to Entrance 1 and ring the bell.  We will bring them out to you.

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. Walk-in hours are, Tuesdays 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and Thursdays 10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., but appointments are preferred.

Fairhill Town Halls/Coffee Talks Please MARK YOUR CALENDAR for our final Coffee Talk of the school year. A link to join will be sent out prior to to Coffee Talk. May 17th at 3:00 p.m.: Mental Health Conversations with Fairhill Mental Health Team

Weekly Character Strength:  Leadership WHAT DOES Leadership MEAN? You value each member of your group and inspire people to do their best. We will continue to be a Positivity Project Partner School. Learn more about it here. Click here for the full explanation of Leadership and what it means in terms of P2 in the classroom.

News from Fairhill PTA

Become a Fairhill PTA Member! Please consider becoming a PTA member for the 20-21 school year.  Click this link for membership options!

The Fairhill PTA does not let a pandemic stand in our way!  Even though we weren't able to offer all of the fun programs that we normally sponsor, we are still here and are gearing up for next year.  It is time to fill the open Board and Comittee Lead positions for the 2021-2022 school year. This year, more than ever, we are looking forward to fun times ahead.  We may not yet know what we will be allowed to do next school year, but we are hopeful that we will be able to offer at least a version of our usual programs and events.  After a year away, we will start with a clean slate and be in need of creative, new ideas!  Serving on the board of the PTA is a wonderful way to feel connected to our school and community.  Won't that connection feel especially powerful after the last year of covid restrictions?    For more information on the role of the PTA and what you can do to support our program, click here

Dear Fairhill Families,

This week (May 3-7) is Staff Appreciation Week.  Below you will find a reminder of the plan.  Thank you to all of the families who contributed to the goodie bags!  We were overwhelmed by your generosity.

Here is our plan:

1.  The PTA will sponsor a lunch for staff that they can pick up at school.  

2.  The PTA will assemble a goodie bag of treats for each staff member.  We will attach little notes to each of the items in the goodie bag to brighten their day.  

3.  We also have a schedule of fun ways that you and your students can virtually thank our staff.

Monday:  Email a photo of your student holding a homemade sign or picture to your favorite teachers/staff.

Tuesday: Email a funny joke to your favorite teachers/staff.

Wednesday:  Parents, send an email of thanks to your favorite teachers/staff.

Thursday: Enter your favorite teachers in the Virginia Lottery Thank a teacher program.  Students can send teachers an e-card through the program and teachers can enter to win a Virginia vacation and $5,000 for our school.  To participate, click here  

Friday:  Have your student draw a picture of a flower and email a photo of it to your teacher.

For a flyer of the events, please click here.  
(Flyer design credit goes to a Fairhill student, flyer created by FroggyTiger50)

For a list of staff email addresses, click here

Families are also welcome to send their own gift to a favorite teacher.  Looking for an idea?  How about a Scholastic gift card?  Building up and updating a classroom library can be expensive.  Click here to access the Scholastic gift card store.

PTA Meetings Mark your calendars for the final PTA meeting this  school year.  May 13, 6:30 p.m.

News from FCPS

PreK and Early Head Start Accepting Applications for SY 2021-22 /  FCPS PreK y Early Head Start

PreK and Early Head Start is an income eligible program serving children ages 3 or 4 by September 30 in multiple classrooms across the county and ages 6 weeks to 2 years in the Reston, Herndon and Springfield areas. 

FCPS PreK and Early Head Start is now accepting applications for School Year 2021-22!  Please watch this video to see if your 3 or 4 year old may qualify for PreK.

To apply online: www.fcps.edu search: PreK or  connect directly to the FCPS PreK Application: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/early-childhood-prek/fecep-head-start-application

Email: fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu

For more information call our English Line: 703-208-7900

FCPS PreK y Early Head Start ya está aceptando aplicaciones para el año escolar 2021-22!  Por favor mire este video para ver si su hijo de 3 o 4 años puede calificar para PreK.  

Para aplicar en línea: www.fcps.edu busque: PreK Correo electrónico: fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu

Para más información llame a la línea de español: 703-208-7901

 We still have spaces available in a number of our classrooms. We have attached our PreK and Early Head Start flyer and application. However, during this time, we recommend families apply online using the link provided below. If preferred, families could instead print the attached application and mail or drop off personally to our mailbox at Leis Instructional Center (physical address is on the flyer). Your support in sharing our program information to families is greatly appreciated. Please reach out if we can be of any assistance. 

English Line: 703-208-7900  

Spanish Line: 703-208-7901

FCPS PreK Email: fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu

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.

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.

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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