Fairhill Forum
August 16, 2022
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Dates to Remember:
August 18th: Fairhill Bus Tour
August 19th: Fairhill Open House, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
August 22nd: School begins, First Day of School, 9:10 am
September: National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 1st: PTA Popsicles on the Playground Community Gathering, 6:00
September 2nd - 5th: Student Holiday, Labor Day Weekend
September 8th: PTA Meeting, Library
September 19th: PTA Dinner Night Out, Chipotle in Mosaic, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
September 20th: Back to School Night for adults only (more info coming soon)
September 26th: Student Holiday, Rosh Hashanah
Dear Fairhill Families:
As you enjoy these last few days of Summer Break with your family, the staff here at Fairhill are busy preparing for a fantastic school year!
Our teams have been working hard on class placements. Please be on the lookout for an email regarding class placements soon.
We can't wait to see you this Thursday, August 18th as we will have our Welcome Back Bus Tour. Please see below for our arrival time at a stop near you!
In addition to the Welcome Back Bus Tour, we hope to see you on Friday for our Open House here at Fairhill. Come anytime between 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. There will be tables set up outside by community groups and there will be a Kona Ice Truck available to purchase ices after the Open House. Come by to meet your teachers, and say hi to new and old friends!
Please reach out if you should have any questions. We can't wait to welcome everyone back to school!
Take Care,
Tim Stanley Courtney Korb
Interim Principal Assistant Principal
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School supplies
Please click here for a link to grade level school supplies.
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Welcome Back Bus Tour
We are thrilled to have our Welcome Back Bus Tour again this year! We can't wait to connect with students and families and start building relationships to support our Tigers! We look forward to seeing you at the times and stops below on August 18th.
Stop 1: 9:10 AM
- Ellenwood & Barrick: Park on Covington Street between Suede Court and Bowler Drive
Stop 2: 9:30 AM
- Stonehurst: Intersection of Stonehurst Drive and Annhurst Street
Stop 3: 9:50 AM
- Dunn Loring Village: Intersection of Grovemore Lane and Dellway Lane
Stop 4: 10:10 AM
- Mosaic: Strawberry Park; grassy area on Strawberry lane in front of Ted’s Bulletin
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Fairhill Open House
Please join us on August 19th at anytime between 10:00 am -12:00 pm for our Open House. This is an opportunity to come to school with your student(s), drop off school supplies and meet your teacher(s).
Please note, there will be no formal presentations at Open House. We will be holding a formal Back to School Night for adults only in September.
There will be a few food trucks available to purchase food after the event should you want to stay and build community with our wonderful Fairhill families.
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Plan to Submit Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications This Summer
Families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year. Interested families are encouraged to submit the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application ten days prior to the first day of the 2022-23 school year. The online application will be available later this summer and accessible via the FCPS homepage.
Students approved for Free and Reduced-Price Meals may qualify for additional benefits such as waived or reduced fees for instruments, uniforms, field trips, FCPS class fees, and Parktakes classes. Schools also benefit from funding opportunities based on Free and Reduced Price Meal application numbers.
Watch your email and our website for more information. Learn more about the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program online. If you have questions or need assistance with the Free and Reduced-Price Meals application, please contact our Family Liaison, Zakaria Raggad at 703 208-8102.
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Immunizations for 2022-2023 School Year
As we begin to look ahead to the 2022-23 school year, we encourage everyone to Be Wise, Immunize! Immunizations are required for public school entry and help keep children protected from many diseases. Many children missed their well check-ups and their recommended childhood immunizations during recent years of disruptions from COVID-19. It is critical to catch up now to keep children healthy and protect them from serious diseases.
We encourage you to check with your healthcare provider to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations for the 2022-23 school year as soon as possible. If your child needs a vaccine to complete their records, you can make an appointment with your healthcare provider or visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a schedule of child immunization clinics.
Remember to request documentation of your child’s immunizations and bring that to Fairhill as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact us at 703-208-8100.
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Medication Drop Off
If you have a student who will need medication during the school day, please note that Susan Apgar, our Clinic Aid will be available on the following dates for medication drop off:
Tuesday, August 16
Wednesday, August 17
Thursday, August 18
Monday, August 22
Tuesday, August 23
Wednesday, August 24
If you can, please call her in advance at 703 208-8110.
Thank you!
Information about SIS ParentVUE Accounts
The Student Information System (SIS) ParentVUE Account allows parents to access attendance information, transportation information, along with progress reports, and also serves as the parent’s Schoology username and password once activated. Visit the SIS ParentVUE information page on the Fairhill Website to learn more about signing in, setting up an account for the first time, access a variety of help documents, and request support from Fairhill if needed.
For additional information about SIS ParentVUE Accounts, please visit the FCPS information page.
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Transportation, Arrival, and Dismissal
Bus Routes
Bus were routes posted to SIS ParentVUE accounts on August 12th.
We will also have bus information at our Open House this Friday, August 19, from 10 am - 12 noon.
Contact the Office of Transportation at 703-446-2050 with questions.
Walkers
Walkers will use Door 1 (the main entrance). We welcome all students into the school at 9:10 am and students need to be in class by 9:20 each day.
We will ask that parents/guardians say goodbye to their walkers at Door 1 beginning the first day of school. We always have staff members to ensure students get to their classrooms safely.
Kiss and Ride
Kiss and Ride opens the doors at 9:10 am daily for arrival. Please follow the line and pull up to Door 8 (by the Cafeteria). If the door is closed, please park and bring your child to the Main Office to check in.
Pick up for Kiss and Ride will begin at 4:05 pm.
Remember to stay in your car for Kiss and Ride. A staff member or patrol will open your car for your child to exit or enter your car.
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PTA Dinner Night Out
Join us on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH | 5-9PM Chipotle, Mosaic for Dinner Night Out. 33% of all sales come back to Fairhill! Please click here for more information.
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Fairhill's Mission
In order to promote equity and belonging, we must:
- Tailor our instruction to individual students.
- Provide access and opportunities for all families to be engaged.
- Provide opportunities for professional learning for all teachers and staff.
Fairhill's Vision
Every student
Every family
Every educator
We belong at Fairhill.
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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:
• Interim Principal, Tim Stanley: tastanley@fcps.edu
• Assistant Principal, Courtney Korb: cbkorb@fcps.edu
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