Table of Contents:
- Message from the President
- Welcome Back Breakfast for FHS Teachers and Staff
- We need you to Get Involved!
- Mock SAT/ACT
- Job Opportunity
- Purchase the Athletic Dept. Lions Pass!
- State of the Schools Report
- Tips for New Families
- Upcoming Events
Fairfax Families,
We are looking forward to an exciting new school year and the opportunity to reconnect! The PTSA is here to help you, your students and our teachers get the most out of their high school experience and build a supportive community for all our families. We invite you to join us as a member, MemberHub, volunteer Fairfax High School PTSA - Volunteer (fairfaxptsa.org), and voice to stay involved and invested in FHS. Please read below to see how we plan to kick off the school year, tips for new FHS families and the list of upcoming events! And check out our website anytime for updated information: fairfaxptsa.org.
Best Regards,
Laura Buice
president@fairfaxptsa.org
 Welcome Back Breakfast for
FHS Teachers & Staff
The PTSA is so happy to welcome our teachers and staff back to school and are serving the FHS staff breakfast on Monday, 8/15. We are asking for donations of food and other items to support the event!
Staff Breakfast SignUp
Please deliver or ship directly to Jen Seifert or drop them off at FHS NO LATER THAN Friday, 8/12.
Financial donations are ALWAYS appreciated and are extremely helpful, as the PTSA is working on a very limited budget but still wants to recognize our amazing staff! Please donate here MemberHub, or add a donation when you sign up to be a PTSA member!
We appreciate your help and generosity so we can welcome back our teachers and staff to another great year at FHS! Thank you so much!
Looking to get more involved?
The PTSA is still seeking parent volunteers to manage the Reflections Program and the grocery rewards programs. Both these roles can be handled independently outside of work hours using resources from the FHS and National PTAs. Please reach out to Laura at president@fairfaxptsa.org if you are interested!
Reflections is a 50+ year-old National PTA arts program which provides opportunities for student recognition and access to the arts to boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life. Students submit their completed works of art in one or more of the categories: dance, choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography or visual arts, using this year's theme, "Show Your Voice." The parent coordinator would publicize the program and help students submit their artwork for judging this fall. General Reflections information here: Reflections Arts Program | National PTA
The grocery rewards coordinator would help find "hidden money" from local grocery rewards programs and large retailers like Amazon Smile. At this time the PTSA receives yearly checks from a few of these programs, but with a little research and publicity, it could be a profitable no-cost income source!
Mock SAT/ACT
On Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 9am the Fairfax High School Academic Boosters will again be partnering with Applerouth Tutoring to offer Mock SAT and ACT exams.
This is a perfect opportunity for students who haven’t started their testing to become familiar with the format in a stress-free environment at FHS for only $25. We will also offer the Mock ACT for students who have already taken the SAT and wish to see if the ACT might be right for them.
Students are encouraged to take a practice test before attempting the actual exam. They may select either the SAT or the ACT practice test. Students will receive detailed score reports to help them determine which areas they need to study.
To register, go to:
http://www.applerouth.com/schools/8801/
SAT code: M515725
ACT code:M515736
Can’t make this date? Future test date @ Fairfax on Saturday, March 18, 2023
SAT code: M515738
ACT code: M515740
Questions: Academicboosters@fairfaxptsa.org
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You may be just who we're looking for!
The testing coordinator assists the assessment coach with planning, organizing, and coordinating HS test administration within the school. This includes managing logistics, maintaining security of testing materials, ensuring that students receive the appropriate testing accommodations, administering and proctoring exams and communicating with families and staff.
If interested, please send your resume to Leslie Trieu at latrieu@fcps.edu.
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 Purchase your Lions Pass!
The Lions Pass is an electronic ticket that will admit you to every HOME regular season athletic event for the 2022-23 school year! This $50 pass helps you skip the line at any regular season home game and helps fund the equipment, uniforms and overall field and court maintenance at FHS! Parents and students can support our athletic programs and come cheer our Lions on to victory! LIONS PASS LINK
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State of the Schools Report
Every summer, Fairfax City Schools publishes the State of the Schools Report. Please click below to learn more about our school board, our schools and our community!
City of Fairfax State of the Schools 2022
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Tips for New Families to Navigate the Building
- When bringing your student to school, turn at the lion statue to drop them off at the flag poles. This keeps cars out of the bus lane and avoids congestion in the parking lot.
- The main entrance of school (by the flagpoles) is Door 1. After athletic practices students usually leave through Door 21 on the right side of the building near the football stadium ticket booth. Academy Students usually use Door 10 at the back of the building.
- The main office is immediately inside Door 1 on the right. If you head straight toward the back of the building, the Auditorium will be on your right. If you continue toward the back, you will run into the cafeteria. Most of the athletic and music classes are on the right side of the building, academic classrooms on the left and academy in the back. All the halls have "street names" to help your kids find their way to their classrooms.
- We hope to see you all at the "Fear the Roar" Open House on August 19th! Stop by the PTSA booth to become a member, pick up a map, learn about how to get involved at FHS and find out more about Academic Boosters and All Night Grad.
Questions? Check out our website at fairfaxptsa.org and contact us! We will help get you connected. For more Frequently Asked Questions click here: Fairfax High School PTSA - FAQ (fairfaxptsa.org)
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August 15: PTSA-sponsored Welcome Back Staff Breakfast
August 18: New Student/Parent Orientation 9-11am
August 19: "Fear the Roar" Open House 3-6pm
August 22: First Day of School
August 30: "Return to the Pride" Back to School Night 6:30-9pm
September 2-5: Labor Day Break
September 17: Mock SAT/ACT
September 20: First PTSA meeting, 7pm, Library
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