Fairhill Forum May 25, 2021

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News from Fairhill

Dates to Remember:

May 28th:  All Library books are due

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

June 7th:  PTA Family Night (Take) Out at Ted's Bulletin, Mosaic District

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

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

June 14th:  Laptop return, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

August 23rd:  First day of classes for the 2021-22 school year

Library Book Returns All library books are due this Friday, May 28th. In-building learners may return books any day they are in school. At-home learners may return books M-F from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. by placing books in the wagon at the front entrance. If you feel a book is truly lost, please contact Mrs. Howard at    lghoward@fcps.edu. Thank you.

Fairhill Laptop Collection Information   At the end of the school year, all Fairhill laptops will be collected. The only exception is if your child is participating in a Fairfax County Public Schools sponsored summer program. Those enrolled in an FCPS summer program will keep their laptop until completion of that program. In-Person Students- your child will return their laptop during the last week of school. I will coordinate with their classroom teacher for collection on either Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of the last week. Please ensure that students continue to bring their laptop and charger to school each day. Virtual Students- collection will take place on Monday, June 14th from 9:30-3:30 in the Fairhill Bus Loop. All virtual students or other students who have not returned their laptop, need to bring their laptop and charger to Fairhill during this window. 6th Grade Students- All 6th grade students (including in-person students) will return their laptop on Monday June 14th between 9:30-3:30 in the Fairhill Bus Loop in order to be able to use their FCPS laptop for the Promotion Ceremony. For all collections, laptops and chargers must be returned. If you were issued a laptop holder/protective case, you need to keep it as you will continue to use it in future years. If you were issued a “Mifi Device”, the case along with all components needs to be returned as well.   If you have questions about laptop collection or any technology end of year processes, please contact Stephen Giese (swgiese@fcpse.edu).

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 Yearbooks are here! Did you order a yearbook?  If you're student is virtual, feel free to come by the Office between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to pick up your yearbook. There are also a  limited supply for families who did not purchase a copy through Lifetouch.  There has been a sign up genius created for families if you would like to purchase one directly from Fairhill. 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

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.

News from Fairhill PTA

Become a Fairhill PTA Member! Please consider becoming a PTA member for the 2021-2022 school year.  Click this link for membership options!

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 Ted's Bulletin, June 7th, 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Mosaic District

News from FCPS

Registration for Fairfax County's School Age Child Care Coming Soon

Fairfax County’s School Age Child Care (SACC) program will be open to provide before- and after-school services for the 2021-22 school year. The SACC program is currently assessing Center capacities based on health and safety protocols. More information for the 2021-22 school year program will be available by June 15 on the SACC website. Families who were previously enrolled will be contacted to determine their need for services.

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

Meal Distribution Updates

Click here for Meal Distribution Updates.   

Arrival times at bus stops may be delayed several minutes due to unexpected issues.

News from the Community

Summer Camp Offer Please click here to see the flier regarding our upcoming summer Girl Scout Camp for girls that are NOT Girl Scouts yet in the K-5th grade. Click here for the Spanish version. For more information, please contact:  Michele Randall, mrandall@gscnc.org or 703-372-4352.  Thank you for your interest in the Girl Scout program.

Join the Boy Scouts

BSA Troop 656 (co-ed troop)

Calling all adventurers!  Join Boy Scouts of America pack 656 based at Fairhill. Contact Camtu Nguyen at camtun@gmail.com for more information!

BSA Troop 1533G (all-girl troop)

Is your daughter interested in joining an all-girl BSA troup?  

BSA Troop 1533G is a thriving all-girl troop in Fairfax that aims to be an outdoor focused troop that does community service and is an inclusive and supportive group where no one gets left behind.

They camp, hike, study plants and wildlife, learn about saving the environment, give back to the community through service, find life-long friends, and learn to be leaders in a low stakes environment. By the end of this school year we will have four girls complete Eagle Scout. Scouts must be 11 or have completed 5th grade. Please contact GirlTroop1533@gmail.com or go to https://www.facebook.com/ troop1533 for more information.

You can also review these flyers for greater detail:

Flyer 1

Flyer 2

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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