 Photo credit of senior, Andy Cheng
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Upcoming Events
December 16: Winter Band Concert 7PM
December 20-31: Winter Break - Main Office CLOSED
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Included in this issue:
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- NOVA Online Early College Program
- FCPS Winter Break Homework Expectations
- Lost & Found
- NOTHING bundt CAKES Fundraiser
- Winter Break Office Hours
- Special Olympics - DECA
- Student Pop-Up Shops
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- Annual Christmas Tree SALE
- Student Volunteer Opportunities
- Class of 2022
- Immunization Requirements for SENIORS
- Connect - Contact - Reach Us
Fairfax Athletics:
Fairfax HS PTSA
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Dear Fairfax,
Happy Friday!
This week the members of the PTSA Academic Boosters and Student Services recognized 63 students as part of our Lions Taking the Lead award. Nominated students and parents were invited to attend a breakfast sponsored by the PTSA Academic Boosters on Thursday, December 9 at 8am at Fairfax HS. Student awardees were recognized by staff members for showing significant improvement in academics, demonstrating outstanding leadership and service, or positively contributing to the overall school community. Each nominated student received a certificate and learned why they were nominated for the award at the breakfast.
On Thursday, I had the great pleasure of meeting with FPS school board members Rachna Sizemore Heizer, Stella Pekarsky and Delegate David Bulova. It was a wonderful opportunity to share the many great things happening at FHS and discuss the unique challenges of the current school year.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Best,
Maureen
 From Left to Right: Ms. Rachna Sizemore Heizer, Ms. Stella Pekarsky, Ms. Keck and Delegate David Bulova.
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) Online Early College Program
NOVA will offer select college courses this Spring 2022 with free tuition to Fairfax County high school juniors and seniors. Courses are twelve weeks, virtual, asynchronous classes and will begin February 1, 2022. Students must meet placement requirements and understand there may be textbooks or other material fees associated with courses. Students will need access to a computer and the internet. The online courses are not intended to replace any 2021-22 classes for which students are already registered at their high school. The program provides an accelerated opportunity to earn transferable college only credits. Details about the Online Early College Program can be found here.
Additionally, NOVA will be offering Early Online College courses for juniors and seniors during the 2022-23 school year. All high schools should advertise these opportunities during academic advising. Additional information will be provided to high school directors of student services at their December 15 meeting to assist with marketing and answering questions.
FCPS Winter Break Homework Expectations
As we move toward Winter Break, we want to communicate the guidelines we have shared with our faculty regarding schoolwork over the break:
FCPS has adopted the policy of limiting the work being assigned over extended breaks. Specifically, teachers are not to assign homework or projects that are due on the two school days following an extended break. There should also not be any assessments on the two days following extended breaks. This does not preclude teachers from assigning long-range assignments in the weeks before the break and tasking students to use their own time management skills to determine if they need to work during their holiday. Teachers should ensure that assignments are not due immediately following the break. Faculty must use their professional judgment to make determinations of reasonableness and efficacy.
If you have questions regarding specific assignments in a particular class, we always encourage students and families to reach out directly to their teachers for clarification and information.
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Lost and Found
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Missing a jacket, sweatshirt, lunchbox and/or water bottle? It may be in Fairfax's very large Lost & Found collection. Please stop by the Lost and Found box located in the main office no later than December 17th.
Items in Lost and Found will be donated after December 17th
 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER CAKES!
Today is the last day to order peppermint chocolate, red velvet, white chocolate raspberry, lemon, confetti, chocolate chocolate chip and GLUTEN FREE chocolate chip gooey goodness! Bundtlets are $5 each - bigger than a cupcake, smaller than a full sized cake! Perfect for offering variety at your holiday meals for guests and family.
Pick up in front of Fairfax High School Tuesday, December 14th from 3:00pm - 5:00pm! Proceeds benefit All Night Grad Celebration '22.
Place your order HERE
Winter Break Office Hours
The Fairfax administrative offices will be closed from Monday, December 20th through Friday, December 31st.
Office will re-open on Monday, January 3rd at 7:30AM
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Marketing and DECA are so excited to announce that Fairfax will be having the very first Special Olympics Unified team! Let’s support inclusivity. Our all-inclusive team will be debuting on Friday, December 17th. Fairfax Unified Team will play Woodson’s Unified Team during the Varsity Double Header. The first 50 people at the game get a goodie bag. Be sure to wear RED - it's a red out!
December 14 - 15th: during all lunches
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FHS Baseball Fundraiser |
17th Annual Christmas Tree Sale.
**Voted the Best Tree Stand in Fairfax by the Fairfax City Patch!!! 2019
The Fairfax High School Baseball Program is once again selling beautiful Frazier Fir Christmas Trees and Wreaths down by the football snack bar on the campus of Fairfax High School. You can access the Tree Stand entrance from of Rebel Run.
Wreaths are available in 16” and 24” and Trees range from table toppers to 12’!! Don’t miss out!!
They are beautiful and priced to sell!!
Members of the FHS Baseball Team and Staff are available to assist you with choosing, preparing / Trimming and loading your tree on or into your vehicle.
Christmas Tree Lot Opens November 26, 2021
The tree lot is open Monday – Friday, 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm, Sat-Sun – 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
The FHS Baseball Program Thanks You For Your Support!
Volunteer Opportunities from Fairfax City
Lunch with Santa:
December 11
Location: Old Town Hall (3999 University Dr.)
Shifts:
10am – 2pm
*Volunteers will help supervise the craft, hand out lunches, and help keep an eye on the children throughout the 3 lunch shifts (11am, 12pm, and 1pm).
Holiday Market:
Shifts:
Sunday, December 12 from 3pm – 5pm
Location: Old Town Square (3999 University Dr.)
*Volunteers will assist Santa in taking photos and keeping the line moving. Volunteers may be asked to dress up as Helper Elves!
For anyone interested in participating in these events, please email: Deanna Payne: dpayne@fairfaxva.gov with full name, email, and availability
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.
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Fairfax Athletics
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Support ALL of our Fairfax HS Athletic Teams by purchasing LIONS PASS
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