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Upcoming Events
September 29: Financial Aid Night
October 1: Homecoming Game
October 2: Homecoming Dance
October 11: Student Holiday (Professional Development Day - Indigenous Peoples' Day)
October 29: End of First Quarter - 2HR Early Release
November 1 - 2: Student Holiday
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Included in this issue:
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- FHS Finance Office
- Message from the Attendance Office
- SGA Leadership is in search of Parent Volunteer
- FCPS Required Information
- FCPS Optional Forms
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- Senior Class of 2022
- Graduation Date
- Cap, Gown & Tassel Ordering Info
- Immunization Requirements for SENIORS
- Paying for College Night
- Senior Portraits - Final Sessions
- Connect - Contact - Reach Us
Fairfax Athletics:
- Winter & Spring Sports Info
- Lions Pass
Fairfax HS PTSA
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Dear Fairfax,
As we end the fifth week of school it appears that fall has finally decided to make an appearance. These sunny, slightly crisp days are my favorite! We are looking forward to the many Homecoming events scheduled for next week. Events include the Homecoming Court Assembly on Monday, outdoor pep rally, parade, tailgate and football game on Friday and the Homecoming Dance on Saturday. Students are encouraged to participate in each of the Spirit Days. The theme for each day is listed below:
Monday: Cowboys vs. Aliens **No Hats**
Tuesday: Neon Day
Wednesday: Parallel Universe (twin day)
Thursday: Space Jam (Jersey Day)
Friday: Class Colors
Seniors: Black Juniors: Grey Sophomores:Blue Freshman:White
In addition to the Homecoming events, the Activities Office is sponsoring an Activities Fair during Lion Time on Wednesday, September 29. All students will have the opportunity to explore the many clubs and activities we offer at FHS.
Our student athletes had a great week with our 10-0 Field Hockey defeating West Springfield and WTW, the golf team beat Alexandria City High School 190-148, the volleyball program swept South County, and finally our JV football team got the win over the Alexandria Titans 34-28 with 5 seconds on the clock! A special good luck to our Cross Country runners at the Braddock Relays tomorrow and our Golfers as they start District play on Tuesday!
At this point in the quarter, students have begun to receive their first unit assessments and may be disappointed in the grades they have earned. Faculty and staff are working hard to utilize the data from these assessments to create supports and resources for students. As you are having conversations with your child and they are expressing frustration, it is important to encourage them to reach out for help and work with their teacher to develop a plan to be successful in the class. As a reminder we have two late bus days and beginning the week of October 4 students will have an opportunity to meet with teachers during Lion Time.
Wishing you a wonderful and restful weekend,
Maureen
  Golf Booster recognized their senior athletes:
K. Owen, D. Adams, T. Park, K. Salow, and S. Choi (L to R)
Fairfax HS Finance Office
CLASS FEES ARE LOADED
If your student is enrolled in a class that charges a fee, you will receive an email similar to the one below. Please follow the directions given below to pay the dues by the end of the month. If you have any questions, please contact your student’s teacher.
 Message from the Attendance Office
Students needing to check out early
When students need to check out from school we must receive written documentation from the parent or guardian. We are not permitted to accept phone calls. The written permission may come in the form of a handwritten note or by completing the on-line attendance form found at https://fairfaxhs.fcps.edu/about/attendance-form for a partial day absence. When providing either documentation, please specify the time the student needs to be dismissed. Additionally, if a parent or guardian walks in to check out their student, please know that we will work to fulfill the request, but it will take time for us to locate the student’s class, and get the student to the attendance office for check out.
Pre-arranged Absences
When families know that students will be absent for multiple days for events such as weddings, funerals, college, visits, etc. we need the student to complete the pre-arranged absence form. https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/se289.pdf This form should be completed and returned to the student’s sub-school for administrator approval.
SGA Leadership is in search of Volunteers
The SGA desperately needs your help to make next week's Homecoming festivities fantastic! We need adult volunteers to help monitor intersections during the parade on Oct 1st and we need dance chaperones/ticket takers. We can place you in a location where your students will never, ever see you (or we can place you front and center, your pick!). Please consider helping us with an hour or two of your time! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b45abaa2ca2fa7-homecoming5
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FCPS Required Information
Click HERE for FCPS required information.
- weCare@School (ONLY UPDATE in weCare@SChool IF you have updated information - Due ASAP)
- Digital Consent Form
- SR&R (Please review the SR&R and sign digitally in ParentVUE)
- Health Information (Please complete the form and send via email to the email listed)
FCPS Optional Forms
Visit this link to review optional forms and additional information
- Opt-out Forms
- Family Life Education Opt-Out Forms
- Military Connected Student Form
- Scoliosis Fact Sheet
- Homeless Student Referral
- Bell Schedule
- MySchoolBucks
- Fairfax HS PTSA
Graduation Date
The Class of 2022 graduation is May 31, 2022 at 10:00am at Fairfax HS
Cap, Gown & Tassel Ordering Info
Immunization Requirements for SENIORS
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.
Please provide one of the following documents to Marie Keatinge, SIA, at AMKeatinge@fcps.edu or mail to Fairfax High School, Attn: Marie Keatinge, 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, VA 22030 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 HERE
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.
Paying for College Night
Region 5 Paying for College: The Financial Aid Process for Seniors
Wednesday, September 29 @ 6:30 -7:30 pm
The FCPS School Counseling Office and College Access Fairfax will offer virtual Financial Aid Night programs for FCPS seniors and their families. College Access Fairfax is committed to helping FCPS students with the complex task of acquiring financial aid for post-secondary education. Topics to be covered include: understanding financial aid, how the financial aid process works, and the steps that families need to take to secure financial aid. Parents will have the ability to ask general questions after the presentation.
Just click on the Zoom link to join the session on September 29: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/s/97807019902
Questions? Contact College Access Fairfax at info@collegeaccessfairfax.org or Karen Huffman at kshuffman@fcps.edu
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Senior Portraits - Final Sessions
 November 15, 16, 23, 30, and December 1st!
We have just secured more dates for senior portraits. You can start booking appointments NOW on https://prestigeportraits.com. Find your name by utilizing the "Search by City & State" feature; you don't need to wait to receive the appointment card before you book an appointment. Book early to ensure your time slot!
Packages are available to purchase on the Prestige site, but the basic only yearbook pose is free. After you take your portrait (typically 2 weeks later) make sure to go to their website and select which pose you want them to send for inclusion in the yearbook.
Portraits must be taken BEFORE December 17 to meet the printing deadline for the yearbook, whether at this session or at the Prestige Studio in Annandale.
FHS does not handle scheduling or sales of portraits. Please contact Lifetouch directly with any questions: 1-800-445-1189 / UCAnswers@lifetouch.com / https://prestigeportraits.com/
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Fairfax Athletics
 Winter & Spring Sport Info
Beginning November 8, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) requires student-athletes be vaccinated against COVID-19 for the winter and spring sports seasons as an additional safety measure to support our layered prevention strategies. An increase in positive COVID-19 cases in sports programs results in large numbers of students being paused from athletic participation and, more importantly, classroom instruction.
Vaccination Requirement
Students who are 16 years of age or older (age as of November 8 for Winter Season) who are unvaccinated and do not have either a medical or religious exemption will not be able to participate in team activities. In addition, unvaccinated students who are 12 -15 years of age who do not provide a weekly negative Covid-19 test will not able to participate in team activities. Currently FCPS is working on securing a vendor to assist with providing access to weekly testing for athletes. We will share more information as it becomes available.
Submitting Proof of Vaccination
Starting October 4, student athletes can submit their proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Fairfax High School Athletic Training Office, attention Amanda Johnston, AEJohnston@fcps.edu . Students will need to provide clear documentation by either an electronic copy or a hard copy of their vaccination card.
Exemptions – Religious and Medical
Students who are not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine due to religious reasons will be exempt from the requirement, but they will need to provide information to Fairfax High School.
Starting October 4, student athletes can submit the Commonwealth of Virginia Certificate of Religious Exemption form to their schools. The form must be notarized and should be submitted directly to the Student Activities Office at Fairfax High School, (Attention: Nancy Melnick, Director of Student Activities Office, Fairfax HS, 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, VA 22030).
Students who are not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine due to documented health or medical reasons will be exempt from the requirement, but they will need to provide information to Fairfax HS.
Starting October 4, student athletes can submit the medical exemption information to Fairfax HS. They will need to provide documentation of a medical exemption from their physician. Students can do this through a letter from their doctor (on the doctor’s office letterhead) stating the student has a medical condition that prevents them from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Students who are not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine due to documented religious or medical reasons will be required to submit a negative COVID-19 test weekly.
The Deadline for submitting religious or medical exemptions for the Winter Season is Monday, November 1. The exemption must be received by the November 1 deadline for students to participate in winter tryouts. This will allow enough time for those students with a medical exemption to provide proof of their negative COVID-19 test that week so that they may participate in tryouts. As a reminder all students with an exemption for receiving the COVID-19 vaccination must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test weekly.
A student is considered fully vaccinated if two weeks have passed since their last COVID-19 shot. However, as long as they have had their second shot by November 8 they may participate.
If you have any questions, please email me at NAMelnick@fcps.edu.
New to the Activities Office~ LIONS PASS
Support ALL of our Fairfax HS Athletic Teams by purchasing LIONS PASS
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Band Booster
COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN
Fairfax High School Band Boosters are on the Combined Federal Campaign! Federal employees can designate Fairfax High School Band Boosters - CFC#37192 during their agency’s enrollment period and donate directly to the Band Boosters!
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MARCHING BAND TRAILER CAMPAIGN
The GoFundMe Campaign to replace the Band Truck still needs your help. Please spread the word to friends and family to help support the band! Thank you!!
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FCPS continues to review and update safety measures for fall to ensure our students and staff will learn and work in a healthy, safe environment. The latest on our Return to School safety measures is always available on our website.
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