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Upcoming Events
March 30: Staff Appreciation Lunch and Raffle
March 31: Early Release/End of 3rd Quarter
April 1 - 10: Student Holiday/Spring Break
April 11: Fourth Quarter starts
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Included in this issue:
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- Calendar Reminder
- Thank you PTSA!!!
- Senior Cap & Gown Information
- Family Engagement Survey Closes April 3
- Month of the Military Child
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- Orchestra receives Superior Ratings @ VBODA!
- CUE Bus Survey
- FCPS Tutoring info
- Connect - Contact - Reach Us
Fairfax HS PTSA
- Wellness Week Donations Needed
- Once Upon A Prom
- ANG Silent Auction Wellness Week
- All Night Grad Tickets on Sale and Silent Auction
Acceso de News You Choose en Español: Haga clic aquí.
March 31, 2022
Dear Fairfax Family,
Happy Thursday, and we made it to Spring Break! Today also marks the end of the 3rd quarter for our students, so I hope that we all find some time to step away from school and relax. As per the usual, during Spring Break, most of our staff will not be available and are off contract, and many of the remaining staff have taken leave. Our main office will be closed, and I ask that our community be patient with emails: We will work to catch up and respond as quickly as possible once we return.
Yesterday the PTSA hosted a fantastic staff appreciation luncheon. The thoughtfulness and care which went into every detail were not lost on anyone. The carefully curated gift baskets, the delicious food truck options, the personalized mugs and the many raffles were received gratefully by all. A big thank you for all the PTSA and its members do for Fairfax HS!
Last night we inducted close to one hundred students into the National Honor Society. It was so wonderful to come together in person to celebrate these amazing students who have demonstrated a commitment to scholarship, leadership, service, and character. A big thank you to the NHS sponsors, Candice Tenerelli and Amber Beaudoin for all their efforts in ensuring a wonderful event for our students.
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team for their 4th place finish out of the top 24 teams at the State Tournament held at the University of Virginia last weekend.
Special congratulations to our medal winners:
1st place: Wright Stuff – Emily Jiang and Stephanie Tai
2nd place: Diseases – Dominic Kim and Beatrice Stotz
2nd place: Ornithology – Janae Robinson and Stephanie Tai
2nd place: Forensic Science – Dominic Kim and Stephanie Tai
2nd place: Bridge – Emily Jiang and William Park
2nd place: Ping Pong Parachute – Will Koeppen and William Park
3rd place: It’s About Time – Will Koeppen and Devyn Hopkins
3rd place: Wifi Lab – Will Koeppen and Dominic Kim
3rd place: Gravity Vehicle – Will Koeppen and David Cheng
4th place: Codebusters – Devyn Hopkins, Rohan Soma, and David Cheng
5th place: Cell Bio – Beatrice Stotz and William Park
5th place: Anatomy – Beatrice Stotz and Colleen Duggar
6th place: Trajectory – Omer Uslu and David Cheng
I wish you all a restful and fun spring break!
Best Regards,
 As a reminder, students will be dismissed two hours early on Thursday, March 31, the last day of the third quarter. Friday, April 1, is a teacher workday and a holiday for students. April 4-8 is spring break. Schools and offices will be closed. See the complete 2021-22 school year calendar.
THANK YOU, PTSA!
PTSA provided prizes, raffle baskets, food trucks, and personalized mugs for Staff Appreciation week!
A HUGE shout-out and Thank You to the PTSA for a fabulous appreciation week! The Fairfax Staff got spoiled with lots of goodies and delicious food, and special, personalized mugs! What a great way to count down to spring break, we definitely feel loved and appreciated! THANK YOU for all your hard work and making us feel special!
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Seniors: Cap & Gown Info
Graduation packages, including cap and gown orders, will be available for distribution at the end of April during all lunches. If you or your student did not purchase a cap and gown directly through Jostens.com, don’t stress! FHS placed a large order of extras to ensure every student has a cap and gown available to them on graduation day. These extras will be available for students to purchase during distribution week for the cost of $31.
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Family engagement Survey Closes April 3
 The survey was emailed to FCPS parents and caregivers on Sunday, March 13, and will close April 3. Topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Collaboration with the community to see if FCPS is meeting its goals at the school, region, and division levels.
Results will be used to develop a plan to improve family and school partnerships throughout the division. The survey will be available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Chinese, Urdu, Farsi, Amharic, and Pashto. For more information, visit the family Engagement Survey webpage.
April is the Month of the Military Child
 April is the Month of the Military Child! For the month of April, we are celebrating our military-connected children and their service as part of a military family. Children of military members often experience frequent moves and numerous deployments by their parents during their K-12 educational years. Approximately 2 million military children have experienced parental deployment since 9/11 nationwide. Military families also typically move three times more often than civilian families. Children of military members also live with the special challenge and understanding that their parents are frequently required to perform in high-risk situations, often for lengthy periods of time, far from home. We are excited at FHS to provide an opportunity to recognize and honor the service of over 100 military-connected children, both students, and staff this month.
See below for our Spirit Days throughout the month:
Monday (4/11), Camo Day
Friday (4/15), USA out
(Red, White & Blue Day)
Monday (4/18), Pajama Day
(We sleep soundly because of those who protect our nation)
Wednesday (4/20), Purple Up! Day
(Purple indicates support for all branches of the military: Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard)
Friday (4/29), Red Day
(Remember Everyone Deployed)
We want to recognize all of our military children at Fairfax High School and encourage you to complete this form if you would like your student recognized during the month. Please email no later than April 14th.
FHS Leadership will be selling Purple Up! t-shirts through Gray day lunches on April 12, 14, and 18th for $10.
FCPS is hosting a series of events during the week of April 18-22 including school board recognition on April 20th, mini-documentaries of military kids in the district, and district-wide spirit days.
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
Orchestra Assessment - Superior Ratings!
I am happy to report that all FHS orchestras received overall Superior ratings at the Virginia Band & Orchestra Director's Assn (VBODA) assessment last weekend at Centreville HS. The scores were as follows:
Symphony Orchestra: overall Superior rating; Superior rating in sight reading, Superior ratings from 2 of the 3 stage adjudicators, Excellent rating from 1 adjudicator
Philharmonic: overall Superior rating; Superior rating from all 4 adjudicators
Chamber Orchestra: overall Superior rating; Superior rating from all 4 adjudicators.
I’m extraordinarily proud of all ensembles’ work ethic and artistry! Congratulations!
~ Mr. Fowkes, Orchestra Director
CUE Bus Branding Survey
CUE Bus is looking for input on their new branding project! Whether you ride CUE or not, your opinion can help shape the future of public transit in our community. Complete the short survey on Engage Fairfax to get involved and enter to win one of three $50 Visa gift cards! The survey closes April 10th.
Online Tutoring for Students - Coming Soon!
 All FCPS students will soon have unlimited access to safe online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. 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, any place, and in most subjects for as long as they need. Tutoring services are available before, during, or after school hours and/or on weekends. Tutoring will be accessed online through a link in Schoology. Tutoring is focused instruction provided to students in a one-on-one format through voice and/or text chat.
All tutors must pass a rigorous application process including an extensive background check. No personal information is shared between student and tutor. All sessions are recorded and transcripts are available for review by teachers and parents/guardians.
Student participation is optional and parents/guardians can opt their student(s) out of accessing the services. More information is available on the online tutoring services website. View this YouTube video for more information.
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Fairfax HS PTSA
Table of Contents:
- Wellness Week Donations Needed
- Once Upon a Prom
- ANG Silent Acution
- ANG Tickets on Sale
FHS Wellness Week April 18-22
Join student leadership and our school counselors in supporting student health during Wellness Week, April 18-22. Sudents will enjoy a variety of events and activities and we need your help to make it possible! Use this SignUpGenius list to provide items that support activities promoting kindness, unity, positive living, and healthy mindsets and habits. Choose to order from the Amazon wish list or donate similar items from a local store the week before. Thank you!
Once Upon A Prom will be hosting a prom dress giveaway at Bethesda Chevy Chase (BCC) High School on Friday, April 1, 2022, from 12:00 pm-6:00 pm. Please see attached flyer for details of the event.
Once Upon A Prom (OUAP) is a BCC club dedicated to providing free prom dresses to any girls whose economic or personal circumstances create hardships in their lives. All dresses are new or very gently worn. We have over 2,000 dresses in our collection, in all sizes and styles. Our doors are open to everyone. No student ID is required for entry.
BCC is only a five minute walk from the Bethesda metro stop. We will post signs on the front door of BCC to direct girls to the dance studio. We will have dressing rooms set up and mirrored walls for selection purposes.
Email bethesdaonceuponaprom@gmail.com for questions or more info.
ANG Silent Auction
FHS All Night Grad is seeking your help for donations of goods or services for the Silent Auction.
For 34 years, Fairfax PTSA has hosted a safe, alcohol-free, drug-free overnight celebration on graduation night for our Seniors! The celebration is known as All Night Grad (ANG). Help us continue this tradition by donating to the Silent Auction.
Examples of donations: off-season vacation rentals, event tickets (sports, music, etc.), hair and mani/pedi services, lawn care, themed baskets, etc.
If you have items or services to donate, or if you have leads or business contacts that might be interested in donating, please use this form and use the "In-Kind Donation Description and Value" field or email ericasergent@gmail.com. Please donate by March 31.
All Night Grad Celebration Tickets on Sale Now!
ANG tickets are on sale for the "Early Bird" price of $50! On April 1st, ticket prices will increase to $65 each.
Early Ticket Purchase = Bigger ANG Budget = More Fun Stuff for SENIORS at the ANG Celebration!
Purchase tickets here:
https://fairfaxhs.memberhub.com/store/items/499302
Info and Permission form here:
https://www.fairfaxptsa.org/about-all-night-grad-ang
**Reduced price tickets available for Seniors in financial need. Visit the front office or text 57337391 for more information.**
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