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Upcoming Events
April: Month of the Military Child
April 23: Fairfax Academy MCT Fest
April 28-30: FHS Spring Musical: Into the Woods
May 2-6: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 2: Academy Theatre Senior Showcase
May 6-7: Academy Dance Showcase
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Included in this issue:
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- Student Services Updates
- Month of the Military Child
- Online Tutoring Service Began April 14
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- Girls Lacrosse and Softball Senior Nights
- Fairfax Academy Spring Events
- FX Players presents: Into the Woods
- Connect - Contact - Reach Us
Fairfax HS PTSA
- Want to get involved? Join the PTSA Board!
- AP Test Proctors Needed
- Thank you, Local Businesses!
- ANG Silent Auction Opens
- Prom Dress Shop
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We had a wonderful week of Wellness!
During Wellness Week, our students participated in team building with Empower Virginia, Service Dogs, and Coloring activities to help relax and focus.
April 22, 2022
Dear Fairfax Family,
Happy Friday! I’m really hoping this is the last week of the winter weather!
This past week, our Student Services department sponsored Wellness Week. We were reminded of the importance of self-care and shown multiple techniques to stay mentally healthy and strong for our students and each other. All students had opportunities to participate in a number of events this week. Students participated in a variety of activities to include walking the track, yoga, calm coloring, attending a motivational speaker, and of course, the most popular activity, petting therapy dogs! During lunches, the SGA hosted engaging lunch time games and if that wasn’t enough, all 9th and 10th grade students learned about communication and problem solving through team building activities with Empower Adventures. It was a whirlwind of activities, and lots of smiles and laughter shared by all.
The happiness continued throughout the week as we celebrated the girls’ softball and lacrosse teams during their respective senior nights. In addition, a big shout out to Matthew Oman, FHS senior, who earned his Eagle Scout rank with Troop 1887 on April 11, 2022 and will be awarded his Eagle at his Court of Honor on May 15, 2022.
As you check your calendars in the coming weeks, please consider volunteering as an AP Testing proctor. We need you! Please see info in the PTSA area below. Thank you for your help! Have a great weekend and enjoy the beautiful weather.
Best Regards,
Student Services Updates
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3rd Quarter Grades
ParentVue reopened on Saturday, April 16 at 6am. You can view grades through the Grade Book. Report Cards were made available electronically for personal downloading on Monday, April 18, in the “Document” section of ParentVUE (see graphic below). For more information about navigating your ParentVUE SIS account visit the FCPS Website.
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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 Began 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:
Congrats to our Girls' Lacrosse and Softball Players on Senior Night!
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!
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April 23 @ 6:30pm: MCTFest at the Sherwood Center
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May 6 @ 7pm and May 7 @ 1pm: Annual Dance Showcase at Fairfax HS (please note the time change for May 7th)
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May 24 @ 7pm: Annual Academy Awards at Fairfax HS
For more information, call the Academy office at 703-219-2226.
FX Players Spring Musical: Into the Woods
 Fairfax High School is proud to present Into the Woods.
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.
The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
The performances dates and times are below:
Thursday: 4/28 at 7:00 PM
Friday: 4/29 at 7:00 PM
Saturday Matinee: 4/30 at 2:00 PM
Saturday Night: 4/30 at 7:00 PM
Tickets can be purchased at FxPlayers.org.
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Fairfax HS PTSA
Table of Contents:
- AP Test Proctors NEEDED
- Want to get involved? Join the PTSA Board!
- Prom Dress Shop
- Thank you, Local Businesses!
- ANG Silent Auction Opens today!
Parent Volunteers Needed May 2-17
FHS needs parent volunteers for proctoring duties during the AP exams being administered between May 2 and May 17. We have many opportunities available to give our students a great exam session. We ask that proctors stay for the entire shift. If you can only stay part of the time but still want to help, please email Testing Coordinator Chrystal Ueltschi at cmueltschi@fcps.edu with your availability. Please note you cannot proctor an AP exam your student is scheduled to take, and you cannot be in the same room with any family member.
Please sign up here: AP Testing Proctor Sign-up.
FCPS substitutes are also needed to be full day paid proctors. Anyone interested who is already on FCPS payroll should contact Chrystal Ueltschi at cmueltschi@fcps.edu. Thank you!
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Want to be part of the action? Join the hardworking PTSA Board!
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. For more information, please contact:
Heather Rupp, jetsn22@verizon.net
Samar Martin, webmster@fairfaxptsa.org
Miranda Adams, membership@fairfaxptsa.org
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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 opens today!
Hey, Fairfax! The ONLINE SILENT AUCTION is now OPEN!
Items up for bid include: Free Bundt Cake For A YEAR * Golf for 4 at Evergreen Country Club * Interior Decorating Consultation with Indigo Designs * Wrestling Lessons with NOVA Wrestling Club * Clothing, Jewelry, Handbags * Local Restaurant Gift Cards (Freddy's Steakburgers, Rita's Italian Ice, Woody's Ice Cream * AND MUCH MORE!
CHECK OUT THE 50/50 RAFFLE!
One Lucky E-Ticket Winner will split the proceeds from the 50/50 Raffle with the All Night Grad Committee. ANYONE CAN WIN! See website for details.
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.
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SENIOR PARENTS! Are you ANXIOUS about PARKING and SEATING AT GRADUATION?
The ONLINE SILENT AUCTION has several options available for you!
- BUY A RAFFLE TICKET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN VIP RESERVED PARKING OR SEATING
MAKE AN ONLINE BID TO WIN VIP PARKING AND/OR SEATING.
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