Fairhill Forum
April 12, 2022
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Dates to Remember:
April 1st - April 30th: Month of the Military Child
April 1st - April 30th: Arab American History Month
April 12th: All County Choral Festival, 7:00 p.m. on Red Apple TV (21)
April 18th - April 22nd: Spirit Week
April 21st: Lost and Found Search and Rescue, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
April 21st: PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
May 2nd - May 6th: Staff Appreciation Week
May 30th: Memorial Day Holiday (no school)
June 3rd: Career Day at Fairhill
June 4th: Fairhill Family Fun Day
Dear Fairhill Families:
We hope that you and your families had a wonderful Spring Break. It surely was well deserved. Yesterday, our staff and students alike returned with new, fresh energy and optimism coming into the fourth quarter.
This week, as we walk outside we are greeted with a feeling of warm air that reminds us of the changing season. Just the same, when we greeted our growing and changing students back on Monday we all experienced a warmth that reminded us of why we are here today and everyday.
As the fourth quarter begins, know that we are here to support you in whatever manner you may need, whether it be transition to middle school, summer activities, or academic support.
All our best,
Ted & Courtney
PS: More next week but save the date for our PTA meeting on Thursday, April 21st.
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April is the Month of the Military Child!
April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take this opportunity to celebrate our military-connected children and thank them for their service as part of a military family.
Also, see below for our upcoming Month of the Military Child Spirit Week:
Rising Kindergarten Registration
Looking to register your kindergarten student at Fairhill ES for 2022-23? Will they turn five years old on or before September 30, 2022?
Please begin the registration process by clicking this link and submitting the forms. We also have paper copies available if you choose. You can call the Fairhill Office and set up a time to come pick up a packet. Please contact Amy Spector, alspector@fcps.edu with any questions. Click here for more information on the FCPS new student registration process.
Fairhill's Lost and Found Search and Rescue
Please save the date as our Lost and Found is flooding with items!
You are invited to drop by the Cafeteria on April 21st, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to recover any lost items that may belong to your student. Please come by and have a look as all unclaimed items will be donated to charity on May 1st.
Estamos desbordados!!!
¡Nuestros objetos perdidos y encontrados están repletos de artículos! Guarda la fecha:
Están invitados a pasar por la Cafetería el 21 de abril, de 4:30 p.m. a las 6:00 p. m. para recuperar cualquier artículo perdido que pueda pertenecer a su estudiante. Venga y eche un vistazo, ya que todos los artículos no reclamados serán donados a organizaciones benéficas el 1 de mayo.
You are invited to Fairhill's Second Annual Career Fair!
This sensational event will be held on June 3rd. Please click here for more information.
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Positivity Project - Weekly Character Strength: Fairness
WHAT DOES Fairness MEAN? You believe that all people have value. You approach situations with an unbiased mindset and treat everyone with respect.
Click here for the full explanation of Fairness and what it means in terms of P2 in the classroom.
We will continue to be a Positivity Project Partner School. Learn more about it here.
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Join the PTA!
 One of the best ways to feel connected to our teachers, staff and families is to join the PTA. You can become a member by accessing this link
Opportunities to contribute to the Fairhill Community PTA
Are you interested in working with the PTA but don’t know how to begin? With the end of the school year on the horizon, it is time to find volunteers to fill the open Board and Committee Lead positions for the 2022-2023 PTA. There are a variety of opportunities to support the Fairhill PTA . Serving on the Board of the PTA is a wonderful way to feel connected to our school and community.
The PTA is responsible for many of the fun events that help make Fairhill a community, not just a school. Volunteers like you make it possible for the PTA to offer programs and events such as:
Fall Festival
Before and After School Enrichment Programs
School supply kits program
Bingo Night
Fairhill Family Fun Day
The Room Parent program
Square One Art
Fairhill Family Nights Out
Family Heritage Night
Staff Appreciation Week
Garden Clean Up/Rain Garden/Tree Planting
If you are worried that you will need help or training, we have you covered. Previous Board members will be available to train and transition the responsibilities. The Board works as a team and we are always available to help new members. Time commitments vary by role. The PTA Board and its members meet once a month for a general meeting. During a normal school year, these meetings are held in the library, average 1.5 hours and childcare is provided. Due to covid, we transitioned to virtual meetings that lasted about 20-30 minutes. The Board may be required to follow up on action items, vote on requests via email throughout the month or attend Sub-Committee meetings (for example, Family Fun Day planning) as needed. When we have a big event such as the Fall Festival, we all volunteer as much time as we can to make the event run smoothly.
If we can't fill critical Board positions, we will lose our chapter and all of the PTA sponsored events. Currently, we are in need of a Secretary in order to keep our PTA chapter going. Please see the document attached HERE for a description of current Board and Committee Lead positions. For more detail or if you are interested in taking a role, please contact president@fairhillpta.org
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Fairhill Family Directory
The PTA is excited to launch our digital school directory. Those of you who have been at Fairhill for a few years may remember the A to Z Connect Directory. It is a great way to stay in touch with other Fairhill families and plan birthday parties and playdates.
The directory can be accessed from the Membership Toolkit Mobile App or from a browser.
The directory is available to all families who did not opt out.
Logging In and Creating an Account
Before you can use the directory, you need to set up your account. To set up your account, you must go through a browser. Once the account is established, you can use the mobile app for your searches. The URL for the Fairhill A to Z directory can be found HERE
- Click the “Register/Login” button on your home page.
- Use the email address that you have on file with the Fairhill office and select a password.
- Watch for an email that will ask you to verify your email address.
- Once you have verified your email address, you need to finish setting up your contact information for the database. Complete the parent & student forms and the directory & publish preferences.
Please note, your email address is the only information that is required to access the directory. You do not need to provide your home address or phone number. When you are asked to verify your account information, you are welcome to add your address and/or phone number and can select to have this information displayed through the publish preferences page. The default is for only your email address to be displayed.
For support, please contact fairhilles@gmail.com
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Sixth Grade All-County Choral Festival
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and the Fairfax General Music Educators Association (FGMEA) are pleased to announce that the 6th Grade All-County Choral Festival Concert, which includes selected 6th grade students from schools across the division, will air at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, on Red Apple 21 (available via cable providers Cox, Verizon and Comcast) and streaming online at Red Apple 21.
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Free Online Tutoring Services for All Students Coming Soon!
All FCPS students will soon have unlimited access to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost. Funds to support Tutor.com for school year 2022-23 and 2023-24 will come from an ESSER III Unfinished Learning Grant.
Students can connect online any time, and in most subjects for as long as they need. Tutoring is focused instruction provided to students in a one-on-one format through voice or text chat. Tutors will focus on developing student’s strengths and capabilities in reading, mathematics, or other specified subjects. Tutoring services may be accessed before, during, or after school hours and/or on weekends through a link in Schoology.
All tutors must pass a rigorous application process including an extensive background check. No personal information is shared between a student and tutor. All sessions are recorded and transcripts are available for review by teachers and parents/guardians.
Students will automatically have access to the Tutor.com tutoring service unless a parent/guardian submits an opt-out request. All FCPS families will soon receive an email including an online tutoring services notice and opt-out information. Additionally, a hard copy form will be sent home with every student.
For additional information, visit our online tutoring services website.
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FCPA Upcoming Camps
Please click here to see the Spring and Summer camps offered from Fairfax County Park Authority, for ages 3 to 16.
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Fairhill's Mission
Fairhill Elementary fosters academic excellence in a respectful environment which instills strength of character and embraces community involvement.
Fairhill's Vision
The staff of Fairhill Elementary prepares children for a productive future by providing for successes in a positive, enriching and academically stimulating environment. We celebrate diversity, foster mutual respect and embrace collaboration as we unite to achieve common purposes and clear goals.
Our vision for the 2021-2022 school year
To be:
A place where every staff member and students feels included and loved.
A place where every student and staff member can be their best and true self.
A place where every student and staff member feels seen and valued.
A place for joy!
A place where you belong.
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FCPS Cares
Do you know a Fairhill employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.
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Important Contact Information
Fairhill Phone Numbers:
• Health Room 703-208-8110
• Cafeteria 703-208-8121
Administration e-mail addresses:
• Principal, Ted Cooper: egcooper@fcps.edu
• Assistant Principal, Courtney Korb: cbkorb@fcps.edu
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