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Sheri D’Amato- Interim Principal Meghan Ehrman- Assistant Principal
March 16, 2022
Principal's Message
Falcon Families,
As each day passes, we are realizing the direct and indirect impacts of the last two years. One area we are noticing is with the use of technology. Two years ago, students were given “their own” devices to use for schoolwork. After two years of various settings of computer usage (independent during virtual learning, whole group, small group and independent while in school), we are seeing an increase in inappropriate usage both in and outside of the school day (mostly in 3rd-6th grades). Please join us in being vigilant and engage in conversation with your child(ren) as they use their devices at home.
Spring is right around the corner. We have some important updates and information to share with you. FCPS has recently shared the Family Engagement Survey. The purpose of this survey is to provide data to inform the Strategic Plan goal of Caring Culture and ensure that students are feeling welcome and connected in schools. Information about this survey was emailed on Friday, March 11. The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, April 3.
As the weather continues to warm up, hopefully we will be shifting to outdoor dining. Please make sure students are dressed appropriately for the weather to ensure their comfort. We will use the same format we used in the fall and have half of each class eat outside, and the other half in the cafeteria and then switch weekly.
Lastly, if you would like to recognize a staff member for being a “High Flyer,” take a moment to fill out this google form to give them a shout out!
Upcoming Fairview Events
Book Fair
When: Friday, 3/18-Friday, 3/25
During the week students will have the opportunity to preview the book fair and will have a designated time to shop on Wednesday, 3/23, and/or Thursday, 3/24. We will also offer evening shopping on Thursday, 3/24, from 5:00pm-7:00pm and on Friday, 3/25, from 4:30pm-6:30 pm.
Would you like to volunteer? Please sign up using the link below. We can’t do this without you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084DADA82BA64-spring
Questions? Please contact Ellen Valentine at elvalentine@fcps.edu
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March
18- Book Fair Opens
22- Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT3) (Grade 1)
25- Book Fair Closes
28- Spring Pictures
31- Early Release 1:55 PM/ End of 3rd Quarter
April
1- Teacher Workday / Student Holiday
4-8- SPRING BREAK
20- Purple Up!
21- AAP Orientation for newly eligible Level IV families (Virtual)- 6:00 PM
*Parents will be notified of eligibility in the first week of April
SOL Testing Schedule
May
4- Sixth Grade Reading
5- Fifth Grade Reading
6- Fourth Grade Reading
9- Make Up Day
10- Third Grade Reading
11- Third Grade Reading
12- Fifth Grade Science
13- Make Up Day
16- Make Up Day
17- Fourth Grade Math
18- Fifth and Third Grade Math
19- Sixth and Third Grade Math
20- Make Up Day
23- Retakes
24- Retakes
25- Retakes
26- Retakes
27- Retakes
Fairview Announcements
Spring Picture Days
Individual and Class photos will be taken at Fairview Monday, March 28th.
Group photos will be taken throughout the day on Tuesday, March 29th.
Please call the Main Office if you have questions, 703-503-3700.
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Bathroom Help
Currently the boys bathroom in the 5th and 6th grade hallway is closed as more repairs are taking place. Please help us by reminding students to respect school property, and our custodian’s time by using the bathroom only for it’s intended purpose. We have recently had an increase in vandalism, graffiti and unnecessary messes throughout the day. Students that use that bathroom are currently being rerouted to the single use toilet by the gym. Thank you for your support.
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Tutoring Services
FCPS students will soon have unlimited access to 24/7, on-demand, and online tutoring support services through Tutor.com. Students will be able to connect online any time, any place, and in most subjects for however long they need. Tutoring services may be accessed before, during, or after school hours and/or weekends.
Student participation in online (voice and/or text chat) tutoring services will be completely optional. Students will be able to access Tutor.com through a link in Schoology.
More information regarding online tutoring services, parent and opt-out information, and FAQs will soon be available on the FCPS website.
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Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity
FCPS has new tools to help parents and guardians know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided by Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service, at no cost to families. You may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. If you want more detailed information, sign up for the Internet Use Parent Portal and log-in anytime to see more detail about your child’s browsing and “pause” access to the internet during non-school hours. Find out more and sign up for these services on our website.
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Water Bottle Reminder
We are still unable to allow students to drink directly from water fountains at school. Students are allowed to use drinking fountains and bottle filling stations to refill water bottles. Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle labeled with their name daily.
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Help Needed Fixing Up the Learning Gardens
Are you good with tools and free on Saturday, March 19th from 10-12? The Learning Gardens are in need of some TLC. We will be repairing the wooden raised beds, refurbishing the log seating circle, and removing the large weed (tree!) growing up through the greenhouse. Ms. Wotowiec will bring a drill and screws along with lumber to fix the beds and log benches. Extra drills are welcome, and volunteers should bring their own gloves and water. There will be no access to the school building for bathrooms. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Wotowiec @ plwotowiec@fcps.edu.
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Month of the Military Child is Coming
April 20th is Purple Up! Day. Plan to wear purple in support of our military connected families. We will have a spirit week, among many other fun and meaningful activities planned for the month of April including a speaker hosting a virtual event in the evening on April 19th to discuss how to best support transitions for families, not just military. There will be a Q & A session following.
More information is coming out next week, stay tuned!
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Ukraine
We recognize that the situation in Ukraine may have a significant impact on some of our Fairview families and staff. Please reach out to administration, counselors, MaryAnn Barry, or Justin Nielsen, our Psychologist, Alyssa Verastagui, or our Social Worker, Becky Henry if there is any way that we can support you and your family.
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Previous Fairview Announcements
Community Announcements
NOTE: These materials are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the superintendent or the school.
Martial Arts Summer Camps
Fairview’s Business Partner is Andrew Gause’s Martial Arts. Please refer to this Summer Camp Page if you are interested in their summer programs:
https://www.rvtkd.com/summer-camps.html
Click the link below to view a brochure sent home in the Wednesday Folders.
https://www.rvtkd.com/uploads/1/3/6/5/136501873/smr-cmp-ffx-stn-instore.pdf
St. Ambrose Summer Camp
St. Ambrose Summer Camp is a Catholic day camp located in Annandale. Please view the brochure below for more details:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v7W6Dhyw-aLb8GasEX8HMiqUyLNPXokK/view?usp=sharing
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