Important Dates
6/8 Virtual, synchronous, early release at 11:35AM
6/9* In-person, early release at 11:35AM
6/10 In-person, early release at 11:35AM
6/11 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - dismissal at 10:20AM
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Included in this issue:
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- Student Services Important Information
- Pick Up Yearbook
- FHS Underclassmen Books and Materials Return
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
Fairfax Athletics:
- 2021-2022 Fall Sports Start Dates
- Athletic Sports Physical Night
- Information on Summer Camps at Fairfax HS
- Athletic Game Schedule for the Week of June 7th
Fairfax HS PTSA:
- End of Year Luncheon Donation Request
Fairfax Academy:
- End of Year Laptop Collection
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Dear Family Fairfax,
Happy Friday! Only one more week of school for our 9-11th grade students, and we said farewell to our seniors on Tuesday. Though it got a little warm, I don’t think we could have had better weather. OK, seriously :), we could not have had better weather if we had ordered it ourselves.
Saying goodbye to Fairfax’s Class of 2021, though very difficult, felt a little like a renaissance of those moments we love and have missed about high school and our community. I felt lucky to participate, and even luckier to look out at the sea of smiling and nervous faces. There is this moment when you are handing a diploma (cover!) to a graduate, when you get to look straight into their eyes to say congratulations--that moment of uncertainty turns instantly into a smiling moment of confidence. It is absolutely beautiful to witness.
This morning our community celebrated the renaming of our middle school, now Katherine Johnson Middle School. It was amazing to see her family members and so many of our City of Fairfax and Fairfax County leadership in the audience. And in keeping the main thing, the main thing--we loved hearing bits of essays written by future Johnson Eagles and a poem by a current Johnson Eagle---the future of Fairfax High School is BRIGHT! Though I will be watching our students continue towards excellence from a distance, I will always be proud of the little time I got to spend here with them--both soaring and roaring.
A shout out to Payton Morrison who was asked by FCPS and the City of Fairfax to participate in a live video interview on Channel 5 Fox Good Day DC. She was interviewed with Coach Barborek about the state championship gymnastics team. Here is the link to watch their interview.
As we begin District play, please see the calendar in this message---There are many activities over the next week, and much to celebrate!
Finally, DRUM ROLL PLEASE: Attached is the slide deck for the FHS Department Awards digital presentation. In-person students were presented their certificates by their teachers, and virtual students will receive their certificates in the mail next week: 2020-2021 Department Awards
Wishing you a restful weekend,
Erin
Student Services Important Information
Please carefully review your student’s selected courses for the 2021-2022 school year on ParentVUE.
A typical course load will consist of seven classes, which includes: English, Social Studies, Science, Math, World Language (recommended, but not required), Health and PE (required for 10th graders, not 11th and 12th), and Electives. Students receiving special education services, English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or students attending FCPS Academy programs may have a slightly different schedule based on individual academic needs.
Due to budget constraints and its effect on staffing, all requests for changes to the 2021-2022 course requests must be made no later than Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Changes will be made only if you contact the counselor and if space permits.
Additionally, please contact your child’s Fairfax High School counselor if any of the following situations apply:
- Too many or too few classes
- Incorrect placement by grade (i.e. placed in English 11 instead of English 12)
- Absence of a required course or pre-requisite not met
- Inaccurate placement by course level (i.e. regular or honors or AP)
Graduation requirements and School Counselor contact information can be found on the FHS website: https://fairfaxhs.fcps.edu/student-services
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Pick Up YEARBOOK
Haven’t picked up your yearbook yet?
We will be distributing them during textbook collection June 8 & 10 during the hours of 1-3 & 4-6 at Door 1. If you’re an in person student, you can also stop by F111 before, between, or after your exams next week. They will be available in the F111 yearbook office until Noon on those days.
Not sure if you have one waiting for you? You can email Ms. Cutter to check: djcutter@fcps.edu
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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
Fairfax Athletics
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2021 - 2022 Fall Sports Start Dates |
July 29 - Golf
August 2nd - Cheerleading, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Volleyball
Please check out Fairfax Athletics web site for most updated information
fairfaxhighsports.org
Athletic Sports Physical Night
The Fairfax Athletic Training Program will be hosting a Physical Night Fundraiser. Your son or daughter can come get their physical done on June 14th. The $50 donation goes to buying supplies and equipment for the athletic training program to use with all the sports teams. The physical will be good for all of the 2021-2022 school year. The appointment time slots run from 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, 7:00, 7:15, 7:30, 7:45pm. To sign up click the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRZewAVnQf8WoWHCZiaujn99bAmTyoIcj-AamV_xyuj8if1A/viewform?usp=sf_link
Any questions please contact Amanda Johnston Fairfax High School Athletic Trainer at : aejohnston@fcps.edu
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Athletic Game Schedule for the Week of June 7th
Fairfax HS PTSA
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End of Year Luncheon
In need of donations, see link below
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As this crazy 2020-2021 year comes to a close, please help us send off our teachers and staff in style this summer with a Farewell Luncheon for Dr. Lenart on June 11
Click HERE for Sign Up Genius
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EOY Laptop Collection
All students need to bring their laptop AND charger to collection.
June 9 and 10 from 12-2pm: Any underclassmen who has completed their classes and chooses to turn in their computer may do so in the library.
- Once the computer is returned, the tech team will not return or check out a computer until their scheduled distribution day unless the issued computer is not functioning.
- Summer distribution will be by grade level. Tentative dates are:
- July 6-8: rising seniors
- July 20-22: rising juniors
- August 10-12: rising sophomores
- August 17-19: rising freshmen
- Any student who cannot pick up their laptop during those times will receive their laptop within the first two weeks of school.
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