May 19, 2021
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The Positivity Project:
A Year in Review
Last week, we finished up our journey through the 24 character strengths that your student learned about this school year through participating in the Positivity Project. Ranging from bravery and forgiveness to integrity and gratitude, these character strengths are the foundation of The Positivity Project’s model. Character strengths aren’t about ignoring the negative. Instead, they help us overcome life’s inevitable adversities. For example, you can’t be brave without first feeling fear; you can’t show perseverance without first wanting to quit; you can’t show self-control without first being tempted to do something you know you shouldn’t.
We are hoping to keep the positivity going throughout the summer and into next school year. We encourage you to incorporate the 24 positive character strengths into activities and conversations with your student when possible. If you would like to learn more about these strengths or the Positivity Project in general, please visit the Positivity Project at https://posproject.org/character-strengths/
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Summer Learning at Fairview
Fairview will be holding in-person summer learning programs at Oak View Elementary. These programs are limited in space and will be based on student need. Families of children invited to attend in-person Summer Learning will be contacted in the coming weeks. There is nothing parents need to do. Our site coordinator is Mrs. Rachel Bowerman, Fairview Literacy Coach.
All students will receive a Summer Learning Math and Language Arts packet, and all students will continue to have access to online programs including ST Math and Imagine Language and Literacy.
Summer Practice Books
Summer Practice Books will be mailed home to FCPS students to provide suggested activities for students to support continued learning. Families who have opted-out of paper mailings from the division will only receive digital copies of the Summer Practice Books. Books will be mailed home to families in early June to arrive before the last day of school, June 11, 2021. Families will receive email communication in May about upcoming book arrival. Digital versions of books will be emailed to the enrolling parent SIS account in PDF format the week of June 7, 2021.
- Pre-Kindergarten students will receive one interdisciplinary Summer Practice Book.
- Students enrolled in grades K-8 in 2020-21 will receive one Language Arts Practice Book and one Math Practice Book by course enrollment. These books will also include information and guidance about digital tools that can be accessed by students and families to support learning throughout the summer.
- English Learners and Special Education students may receive additional or customized books.
More information can be accessed on the Summer Practice Books public webpage.
Kiss and Ride Reminders
Please help us ensure everyone's safety during arrival and dismissal!
- If you are on the main road, please be aware of other vehicles traveling on Burke Centre Parkway and Ox Road and follow all traffic signals/signs.
- Please put your cell phone and other devices away.
- Cars load the entire length of the sidewalk. If you are the lead car, please pull as far forward as possible.
- If you need to make adjustments once your student is in the car, please feel free to use an available parking space.
- Stay vigilant.
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PTA Trivia Night
Friday, May 21
The PTA is hosting a Virtual Trivia Night for all Fairview Students, Teachers, and Families. Mrs. Milfeit, a sixth grade teacher, has created 4 amazing themed trivia games to play next Friday night: Disney, Hamilton, Harry Potter, and of course, General Trivia! We will be using the platform Kahoot! to play the Trivia and there will be a prize for the top score of each category.
Register to play!
Registration link:
https://zoom.us/.../tJwtc-qoqzwiHNCWyhQBpjTKjmcnObYAQvtJ
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2021-2022 PTA Board Elections
We need YOU!
The Fairview PTA is still looking for additional nominations for 2nd VP, Secretary and Treasurer.
One of the requirements to having a PTA in good standing is to have at least three board members, one of which must be a Treasurer. Without a treasurer, AND without at least three board positions in place, a PTA cannot move forward.
Disbanding is the very last option we would seek. It would be great to have a board in place over the summer to start planning for the 2021-2022 school year. As COVID restrictions decrease, the PTA will be able to return to a sense of business as usual. Let’s make up for this last year!
If you have questions about board positions, please reach out to one of the board members or the nomination committee at nominations@fairviewpta.org
Here Comes the Bus Mobile App
Know when your bus is approaching your stop! Here Comes the Bus® app is a school bus tracking app that can simplify morning and afternoon routines for parents and students by giving them real-time bus location and text or email notification alerts, helping them get to the bus stop on time. Here Comes the Bus® utilizes our GPS data and an easy to use customizable map that works on one or multiple devices, such as a tablet or smartphone.
Please use this website for assistance using the FCPS HCTB mobile app:
https://www.fcps.edu/resources/safety-and-transportation/transportation-services/here-comes-bus-mobile-app
You must have a SIS ParentVUE account in order to access this app. Contact Sarah Fuller, slfuller@fcps.edu, for information on activating your SIS ParentVUE account.
FCPS Breakfast and Lunch Menus
FCPS Menus are available here:
https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/fairview-elementary
May
May 21 Fairview PTA Trivia Night (Virtual), 6:30pm
May 24 SOL: Math, Gr 5-6 (includes Grade 7 Math SOL)
May 31 Memorial Day (No School)
June
June 7 6th grade Promotion
June 8 Primary Election, Virtual Synchronous Day for ALL students.
FLE for 4-6 Grade
June 9 FLE 5/6 Grade
June 11 Last Day of School, 2hr early release-2:15 PM
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