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Registration will be by appointment only this summer. Please contact Denise Rodgers at derodgers@fcps.edu
Included in this issue:
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- 12th Grade Immunization Requirement Notice
- Save the Date
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- Vax Up!
- Free Meals
- Transportation
- Schoology
- Cultural Observances and Religious Holidays
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Class of 2022 Senior Portraits - Coming Soon!
- Early Online College
- Connect - Contact - Reach Us
Fairfax Athletics:
- Athletic Guidelines 2021-2022
News from Katherine Johnson MS
Important Dates
August 10-12: Pride Assemble
August 19: Open House
August 23: First Day of School
September 2: Virtual Back To School Night
September 3: No School
September 6: No School, Labor Day
Acceso de News You Choose en Español: Haga clic aquí.
Dear Family Fairfax,
As I enter my 25th year at Fairfax High School I am excited to be serving as the acting principal. It is a privilege to be given the opportunity to open FHS for the 2021- 2022 school year. I feel confident in this role as I am surrounded by an amazing group of administrators and staff that will keep “the main thing, the main thing”.
I am excited to share that Ms. Janice Monroe will be serving as the interim assistant principal for sub school 3 (Lef-Ras) and the Administrator for the Social Studies and Art department. Janice is a retired Assistant Principal with 30 years of experience with Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). She began her career with FCPS at Cedar Lane as a teacher for students with emotional disabilities. Janice spent most of her career with FCPS at West Potomac High School where she served as a special education teacher, SPED department chair and an assistant principal. Janice has a passion for helping people and is actively involved in supporting underserved homeless women and youth in the District of Columbia.
In addition to Ms. Monroe I want to wish a warm welcome to:
- Candice Tenerelli - Special Education
- Chrystal Ueltschi - Assessment Coach
- Daniel Vroman - Social Studies
- Dara Kien - Custodian
- Dawn Welters - American Sign Language
- Gabrielle Hall - Social Studies
- Grace Yim - English
- Ho-Jin Yeo - Chemistry
- James Conklin - HPE
- Jose Cabrera - World Language: Spanish
- Julianne Weaver - Public Health Nurse
- Katherine Doyle - Art
- Luke Donald - Counselor
- Mason Phillips - English
- Mayra King - Attendance Office Assistant
- Minji Lee - Art
- Nikki Bender - Counselor
- Raeshawn Perry - Math
- Richard Cancel - Custodian
- Samuel Lee - Biology
- Sarah Ramezani - Physical Health Assistant
- Stacy Chong - Fashion Design
- Steve Lavery - Social Studies
- Vanessa Corral - Main Office Assistant
- Vihoede Wilson-Bauhn - World Language: French
Our campus is slowly coming alive once again. Student athletes are on the practice fields and in the field house, counselors are back in their offices, the administrative assistants are busy preparing the sub schools and the custodians are setting up classrooms for our teachers.
We look forward to seeing you at our Open House event on August 19, 2021!
Best regards,
Maureen
12th Grade Immunization Requirement Notice
The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
Effective July 1, 2021 all students entering twelfth grade will be required to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) administered at age 16 or older, and prior to the beginning of school.
Twelfth grade students cannot begin school in August without proper Meningococcal documentation.
Please provide one of the following documents to Fairfax High School as soon as possible:
- An updated immunization record showing that the student has received the Meningococcal vaccine, administered at age 16 or older.
- A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the Meningococcal vaccine was given.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption Form which is available online at: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/certificate_religious_exemption.pdf
Immunizations are available from your student's healthcare provider or the Fairfax County Health Department. The Health Department clinic locations and hours are available online at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/immunization/school or by calling 703-246-2411.
You may send the documents to Marie Keatinge, SIA, at AMKeatinge@fcps.edu or mail to Fairfax High School, Attn: Marie Keatinge, 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, VA 22030.
Save the Date:
Pride Assemble (offer to rising 9th and 10th graders)
- August. 10 - 12th from 9:00AM - Noon. Sign-up via MySchoolbucks - starting July 5th - August 6th. Space is limited
Open House - Thursday, August 19th from 12:30 - 6:00 pm
This event eliminates the need for first day packets that would be sent home with required forms and is also an event in which to celebrate the beginning of the new school year. The event is designed to be an opportunity for parents to do some “one-stop shopping,” too. You will have the opportunity to sign up for ParentVue and Schoology accounts, gain access to the City of Fairfax newsletters, the PTSA, and more. Additionally, students and parents can purchase gym uniforms, parking passes, and FHS apparel. If applicable, you may also drop off medications at the school clinic. Additionally, you can find a student volunteer to show you to your student’s classroom locations.
Lastly, are you new to Fairfax High School? All new ninth and tenth grade parents and students are invited to attend one of two special orientation session. See schedule below for more details!
Open House – August 19th @ Fairfax High School
12:30 - 1:30p Orientation - Students and Parents
Students - Auditorium - Parents - Cafeteria
1:30p - 3:00p Open House - Teachers Available / Information Booths
3:00p - 5:00p Food Trucks
3:30p - 4:30p Orientation - Students and Parents
Students - Auditorium - Parents - Cafeteria
4:00p - 6:00p Open House - Teachers Available / Information Booths
Vax Up!
The most effective tool for preventing the spread of COVID-19 is widespread vaccination. FCPS is encouraging, but not requiring, all eligible students, staff, and family members to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Visit one of our school vaccination clinics or make an appointment to be vaccinated.
Vaccination Talking Points
Free Meals
When we return strong this fall, FCPS' Food and Nutrition Services staff will be ready to serve healthy meals to students and staff. This year, all students will receive free breakfast and lunch. Find out more about school meals.
Transportation
Bus stops and route information will be shared with families via ParentVue accounts on August 10. Please be aware that all students will be required to wear a mask when riding a school bus or using school transportation.
Schoology
FCPS transitioned to Schoology as our learning management system this summer. Students, families, and staff will begin using the system as we Return Strong this fall. Please remind families to request a SIS ParenVUE account if they do not already have one.
Why did FCPS choose Schoology?
- Ease of use
- Ability for students to collaborate during and after class time
- Integration with Google
- Mobile Accessibility
- Students can show learning over time
Resources you can share with families to inform and prepare them for the school year:
- Full-length and snippet videos
- These short videos in multiple languages will help parents learn how to navigate Schoology.
- Why Schoology One-pager Download the one-pager (PDF)
Translations:
Why Schoology? - Amharic
Why Schoology? - Arabic
Why Schoology? - Chinese
Why Schoology? - Farsi
Why Schoology? - Korean
Why Schoology? - Spanish
Why Schoology? - Urdu
Why Schoology? - Vientnamese
Cultural Observances and Religious Holidays
The following message may be sent to families or included in school newsletters:
The Fairfax County School Board voted to approve a calendar for the 2021-22 School Year that is designed to recognize, respect, and honor the plurality of religious and cultural observances in Fairfax County. The calendar ensures students will not have to make choices between honoring their cultural or religious beliefs and missing a test or school activity.
On the 15 observance days listed below, [SCHOOL] will not schedule tests or quizzes. Tests and quizzes will be given before any of these days, so students are not expected to study on the observance day.
In addition, [SCHOOL] will not schedule events including field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS- scheduled athletic events on any of the 15 observance days.
The calendar recognizes 15 diverse religious and cultural observances including:
- Eid al-Adha
- Rosh Hashanah
- Yom Kippur
- Día de los Muertos
- Diwali
- Bodhi Day
- Three Kings Day/Epiphany
- Orthodox Christmas
- Orthodox Epiphany
- Lunar New Year
- Ramadan
- Good Friday
- Theravada
- Orthodox Good Friday/Last Night of Passover
- Eid al-Fitr
The 2021-22 calendar also separates spring break from any religious or cultural observances.
Class of 2022 Senior Portraits
If you were unable to attend last senior portrait sessions, not a problem! Information on additional time slots will be forthcoming.
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Early Online College |
Get a jumpstart on your college education while you're still in high school! For a limited time, NOVA is offering select college courses at no cost to Fairfax County high school juniors and seniors. Courses are twelve weeks in length and will begin September 20, 2021. For more information, please click HERE. Completed applications are due by September 1, 2021.
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Fairfax Athletics
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Athletic Guidelines 2021-2022
Please watch protocol video made by the Activities Office
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Please check out Fairfax Athletics web site for most updated information
fairfaxhighsports.org
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EagleFest |
We are excited for the start of the school year at Katherine Johnson Middle School (KJMS)! We are inviting your family to this year's EagleFest which will take place on Thursday, August 19th. EagleFest is a chance for students and families to:
- Walk the building with your schedule - see your classrooms and take some time to figure out how to navigate the building on day 1!
- Meet other KJMS families or catch up with old friends! This year's EagleFest will have an outdoor party along the Bevan side of the building:
- Inflatables - We will have 2 large inflatables for family fun (Turbo Rush, Rock Climb Slide)
- Music - We will play a family friendly playlist to set the mood
- Food - Food trucks and vendors will be selling food during each session
- Shade - We will have shade tents setup in the grassy area along the Bevan side of the building - bring a blanket and get comfortable
- Celebrate the end of Summer and the start of a great School Year at KJMS!
We have 4 sessions for families to choose from on Thursday, August 19th:
- Session 1 - 8:30am - 10:00am
- Session 2 - 11:00am - 12:30pm
- Session 3 - 2:30pm - 4:00pm
- Session 4 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Due to limited parking, we are asking families to sign-up for one 90 minute session. During the 90 minute session, you can choose how to best utilize your time (inside and outside of the building).
*Masks are required by all participants while inside the building - please make sure to bring a mask:)
You can sign-up for EagleFest by clicking HERE
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