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Upcoming Events
April: Month of the Military Child
April 14: Online Tutoring starts
April 18-22: Wellness Week
April 23: Fairfax Academy MCT Fest
April 28-30: FHS Spring Musical: Into the Woods
May 2-6: Teacher Appreciation Week
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Included in this issue:
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- Student Services Updates
- Month of the Military Child
- Online Tutoring Service Begins April 14
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- Spring Sports Pictures
- Fairfax Academy Spring Events
- Drumline & Winter Guard ensembles win awards!
- FX Players presents: Into the Woods
- 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
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April 15, 2022
Dear Fairfax Family,
As we close out this week, it’s important to take a moment to recognize the impact the loss of a child has on our school and community. I want to thank our clinical and counseling department along with the county crisis team who supported our staff and students this week. Grief comes in many forms and can show up at different times. I am including some information below that may be helpful to you in discussing a death with your child. Counselors and clinicians continued to meet with students individually and in groups this week and will continue in the days ahead. Should you feel your child needs additional assistance, please reach out to your child’s school counselor. Note that children who already have suffered previous losses, may need additional outside support. If you or your child need help right away, anyone can text "CONNECT" to 855-11 or call 703-527-4077, any time 24/7 for free through the Fairfax County CrisisLink Hotline. Tips-for-Grieving-Teens.pdf
Below are important announcements and celebrations. Please remember to review the NYC’s Table of Contents to navigate to even more information and events in our community.
Hold the date for PROM! It is Saturday evening, May 14th at the State Theatre in Falls Church starting at 8 PM. Tickets go on sale next week and can be purchased during all lunches or through MySchoolBucks.Ticket prices start at $65.00 and will increase after April 29. The theme this year is Great Gatsby!
I am pleased to announce that students now have unlimited access to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Tutor.com is available 24/7, through online voice or text chat, and in your student’s preferred language. Student participation is optional and parents/guardians can opt their students out of accessing the service. You can learn more about Tutor.com on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website.
Students will be able to access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following instructional videos: secondary video. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu.
This new service will help many FHS students complete assignments, better understand classroom lessons, and be successful.
Congratulations to Angelina Tran! Angelina competed in the Future Business Leaders of America state competition and placed FIRST in the Business Calculations event that had over 60 competitors from across the state. Angelina now has the opportunity to go to compete in the National FBLA Competition this June in Chicago.
I am very proud to announce that the FHS Winter Drumline ensemble placed SECOND in their class across the entire state with a season-high score of 80.875! This was less than 2.3 points outside of a first place finish. We are also proud to announce that our Winter Guard placed 5th in their class at the AIA North Championships. They improved their previous score, finishing less than 2 points outside of first place!
Congratulations to our 6-0 boys tennis team who defeated Robinson and West Springfield this week. Freshman Venki Srinivasan and Senior Neal Love remain undefeated in singles and Venki and Iden Ziamanesh remain undefeated in doubles. The team clinched the West Springfield win almost simultaneously with two doubles wins by Venki and Iden at number 1 doubles and by Matthew Chinnaraj and Ethan Doan at number 3 doubles. Also a huge shout out to our girls soccer team who celebrated their seniors last night. The team played WT Woodson to a 3-3 tie and the Lions remain undefeated with a 5-0-1 record.
It looks like we have a nice weather-weekend ahead, so I hope you have some time set aside to get outside with your family and friends!
Best Regards,
Student Services Updates
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3rd Quarter Grades
ParentVue will reopen on Saturday, April 16 at 6am. You can view grades at this time through the Grade Book. Report Cards will be available electronically for personal downloading at 3pm on Monday, April 18, in the “Document” section of ParentVUE. See graphic below and for more information about navigating your ParentVUE SIS account visit the FCPS Website.
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Wellness week begins Monday!!
Student Services is hosting our annual Wellness Week. During the week, students have an opportunity to participate in various activities such as yoga, walking the track, playing with therapy dogs, calming coloring, and other fun activities the Leadership class will offer during all lunches! The week promotes emotional, mental and physical wellness, as well as provides an opportunity to find joy! A summary of events and the ability for students to sign up for activities can be viewed on the Student Services Schoology page and was also emailed directly to all students on their fcpsschools.net email accounts.
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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.
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 fill out the form by April 18th so we can recognize you! Contact Jenny Payne for more info at japayne2@fcps.edu.
FHS Leadership will be selling Purple Up! t-shirts for $10 during school lunches on April 18 and 19.
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. https://www.fcps.edu/node/45557
Online Tutoring Service Begins April 14
Beginning April 14, FCPS students will have unlimited access to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Student participation is optional, and parents/guardians can opt their student(s) out of accessing the services. Detailed information and FAQs are available on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website.
Students will be able to access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following instructional videos:
Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu.
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
Our Spring Sports teams are keeping busy! Proud of our Lions!
 Track and Field members get ready to run, Girls Soccer celebrates Senior Night, and Tennis Team members win their matches.
Fairfax Academy presents their spring events!
 Mark your calendars for Fairfax Academy's Spring Events! Please join us as we celebrate our students. See you there!
- April 23 @ 6:30pm: MCTFest at the Sherwood Center
- May 6 @ 7pm and May 7 @ 2pm: Annual Dance Showcase at Fairfax HS
- May 24 @ 7pm: Annual Academy Awards at Fairfax HS
For more information, call the Academy office at 703-219-2226.
Big Season for Drumline & Winter Guard!
 We are very proud to announce that the FHS Winter Drumline ensemble placed SECOND in their class across the entire state with a season-high score of 80.875! This was less than 2.3 points outside of a first place finish.
With a group composed of mainly non-percussionists and very few vets, this is a wonderful finish for the hours of sweat, effort and toil.
Meanwhile, we are also proud to announce that our Winter Guard placed 5th in their class at the AIA North Championships! They improved their previous score by a whopping 34 points, finishing less than 2 points outside of first place. We could not ask more from a group that hasn't competed since the 2014 season.
CONGRATULATIONS to our Drumline and Winter Guard students! Well done!
~ Patric Buchroeder
Director of Bands
FX Players Spring Musical: Into the Woods
 FX Players is proud to present their spring musical, Into the Woods. Tickets are on sale now at fxplayers.org. Performances are:
- Thursday, April 28 @ 7pm
- Friday, April 29 @ 7pm
- Saturday, April 30 @ 2pm
- Saturday, April 30 @ 7pm
with us throughout the year by:
Fairfax HS PTSA
Table of Contents:
- Wellness Week Donations Needed
- PTSA Meeting 4/19
- Seeking PTSA Board Members for 2022-23
- Prom Dress Shop
- 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! Sign up here: Fairfax PTSA: Wellness Week 2022 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!
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PTSA Meeting April 19 in the College & Career Center
Join us Tuesday, April 19 at 7pm as we take a
field trip to Fairfax’s College and Career Center (room L-106) for our monthly PTSA meeting. Become familiar with this wonderful resource and ask questions of our amazing College and Career Specialist, Ms. Kim. We will also share plans for the last few months of school with reports from our hardworking committee chairs and acting principal.
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PTSA Board Nominations for the 2022-2023 School Year
The FHS PTSA is searching for parents to serve on the board next year. While many of our current board members will continue in their current roles, we want YOU to get involved, too! Our goal is to have the board reflect the diversity of our school community and classrooms. Meetings are usually held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Please contact Heather Rupp, jetsn22@verizon.net, Samar Martin, webmster@fairfaxptsa.org, or Miranda Adams, membership@fairfaxptsa.org for more information.
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Prom Dresses available at Centreville High School, April 22-24
Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) marketing students from Centreville High School and the Fair Oaks Classroom on the Mall program will open their Prom Dress Shop outside of door 12 of Centreville High School in the modular classroom, near the stadium. For nearly two decades the dress shop has helped hundreds of financially challenged students attend prom in style each spring by providing prom dresses and accessories at no cost to students.
Any area student who does not have the funds to purchase a prom dress may choose from hundreds of new dresses donated by Macy’s at Springfield Town Center.
They must show a valid student ID, or other form of school identification, to select a free dress on:
- Friday, April 22, 4-7pm
- Saturday, April 23, 2-5pm
- Sunday, April 24, 1-4pm
Click here for more info: Prom Dress Shop Reopens!
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THANK YOU to our Local Businesses!
* FOCUS on NOVA Real Estate / Century 21 Redwood Realty * Bagel Buddies * Freddy's Steakburgers of Fairfax * Indigo Designs * Rita's Italian Ice *
The All Night Grad Committee would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the above Fairfax Family-Owned Businesses who have made a financial contribution to the Class of 2022 ANG Celebration. Please help us thank and support THEM by shopping with Fairfax Family-Owned Businesses FIRST. Visit our website at: https://www.fairfaxptsa.org/about-all-night-grad-ang for more information on donors.
If you are a Fairfax Family-Owned Business Owner and would like to make a monetary or in-kind (goods and services) donation, visit this link: https://fairfaxhs.memberhub.com/store/items/662802 OR contact us at ang@fairfaxptsa.org.
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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!
EARLY BIRD TICKET PRICING of $50 ENDS FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH! THERE WILL NOT BE ANOTHER EXTENSION SO BUY TODAY!
ANG Tickets increase to $65 on April 16th.
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 571-334-7391 for more information.**
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