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Upcoming Events
October 16: College Fair @ GMU, 4pm-7pm
October 17: Community Conversation with Dr. Reid, 6:30pm @ FHS; enter at Door 23
October 17-20: FCPS Postsecondary Week - Virtual Meetings, 5-8pm
October 18: PTSA Meeting, FHS Library @ 7pm
October 19: ANG Meeting, FHS Library @ 7pm
October 20: Freshman Parents Night Out, 6:15pm and Angst Movie/Panel, FHS Auditorium @ 7pm
October 24: Diwali Holiday
October 24: Reflections Deadline
October 28: End of Quarter, 2HR Early Release day
October 31: Student Holiday, Teacher Workday
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Included in this issue:
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- Class of 2023 Graduation Date
- COVID Diagnostic Testing
- Calendar Reminder: Diwali
- LGBTQIA+ History Month
- Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid
- Newsletter for Military-Connected Families
- October is Bullying Prevention Month
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- Attendance Reminders
- Parent Support Circle Meetings
- "Recent Works" Art Show
- College Fair & Post-Secondary Week
- News from the Athletic Dept.
- Connect - Contact - Reach Us
Fairfax HS PTSA
- Volunteers Needed
- Calling all Artists!
- "Angst" Screening and Panel Discussion
- The Parent Project
- College Fair and Postsecondary Week
- One-Day Drama Camp, November 8th
- Community Conversations with Dr. Reid
Acceso de News You Choose en Español: Haga clic aquí.
October 14, 2022
Happy Friday Fairfax Family! All we do is WIN, WIN, WIN no matter what—this week ends with many things to celebrate. The band, cheerleading team, football team, and volleyball team all secured the “W” this week. We are also committed to making sure our students are winning in their academic growth and gains with a successful PSAT and SAT testing day and also seeing huge improvements in academic grade performances as the quarter is coming to a close. We took our Senior Class panoramic photo this week and are gearing up for college and trade school admissions, final decision tours, application packets, scholarship submissions, and all things “Class of 2023.” Our goal is to ensure very student has plan for success when they leave Fairfax High! Another WIN was welcoming over 250 future lions to FHS last Friday for our Pyramid Night. Community and connection are key to ensure all students feel excited and welcomed as they prepare to enter our school. Last night we invited over 30 local community members to our Auto Tech Advisory Meeting and the collaborate spirit of promoting CTE and trade work is a focus we are committed to as we prepare our next generation for skilled careers.
We will continue elevating and celebrating student interest and voice here at FHS. With over 90 clubs and activities there is something for everyone to get involved with. Our student clubs have even begun making our Lion Time lessons to inform and educate their peers on their interests and the multiple opportunities to get involved at Fairfax High. We continue to collaborate with George Mason University and our student stakeholders group, which is promoting equity in our school community. We now have Lion Leads in each advisory and these student ambassadors serve as a voice and champion for their peers as we work hard to ensure we meet all students’ needs.
Every Student, Every Strength, Every Day here at Fairfax High.
In Collaboration and Partnership,
Graduation is June 7, 2023
Fairfax Families ~ Mark your Calendars! The Class of 2023 Graduation day is June 7th, Rain or Shine, at Fairfax HS. The All Night Grad party will be that evening, June 7th, at the Saint James in Springfield, VA.
More information and details will be announced through the year.
COVID Diagnostic Testing
COVID diagnostic testing will be available for FCPS students, teachers, and staff at five locations across the county on October 17, 18, and 19. This testing is for those who are either experiencing COVID symptoms or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID. Appointments are not required, but registration must be completed before testing. Visit the COVID Testing webpage for more information.
Calendar Reminder: Diwali
Happy Diwali to all those who celebrate this day and the victory of light over darkness. Monday, October 24, is a holiday for teachers and students (only 12-month employees report). Learn more about Diwali.
See the complete 2022-23 School Year Calendar.
LGBTQIA+ History Month
LGBTQIA+ History Month is recognized in October nationwide. We acknowledge and celebrate that LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and families are an integral component of our nation. Visit FCPS' website for resources and support.
Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid
Beginning October 18, FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid.
Returning this form is important, because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If Sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by November 4. All responses are confidential.
Watch the video to learn more about this process.
Newsletter for Military-Connected Families
Did you know that the Office of Family and School Partnerships sends out a newsletter around the 15th of each month for military-connected families? Sign up for that newsletter (under “Division Administration News and Updates” then “Professional Learning & Family Engagement”) or other topics on our website.
Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying in FCPS’ Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. Bullying includes cyberbullying. It does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”
For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation, please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something going on at school, please contact the front office, so they can support you, and most importantly, your student.
Parent Resource Center Webinars Address Bullying
On October 27, at 7 p.m., the Parent Resource Center (PRC) will host a “Meet the Author” event with Nalani and Leila Butler, graduates of Hayfield Secondary School, who will read their book Paige Saves the Day. The book addresses overcoming bullying. Register online for this webinar. Adults and children are welcome.
The PRC will also host a webinar on Bullying Prevention on November 18, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Register online.
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
Attendance Reminders
As the holiday season approaches, families are reminded that if you know your student will be out of school for a significant amount of time, a completed Prearranged Absence Form needs to be submitted to the Attendance Office at least 3 to 5 days prior to the date of absence. This allows enough time for the request to be approved and processed by an administrator, and for SIS to be updated.
Please see our Attendance Policies & Procedures for more information.
Parent Support Circle Meetings
Want to talk about your 9th grader's transition to FHS? The first quarter crunch? Feel like you don't know other new FHS parents and want to connect around your 9th grade kiddo's needs? Please join Dara Markenson, FHS 8-9th grade Transition School Counselor, and Ashley Curl, School Social Worker, for a support circle to support your child’s first year in high school, and troubleshoot or celebrate anything that comes up!
We have several opportunities to join this group.:
10/26- Parent Circle for Spanish Speaking Families at 8:15 am to 9 am.
11/1- Virtual Parent Circle at 7:45 p.m. to 8:30 pm. On Zoom
11/16- Parent Circle for Spanish Speaking Families 8:15 a.m. to 9 a.m.
11/17- Parent Circle at 8:15 a.m. to 9 a.m.
12/1- Parent Circle at 8:15 a.m. to 9 a.m.
This is a drop-in group and RSVP is required. Space is limited to 20 participants, and a virtual link will be emailed to RSVP’ed participants the Monday before session.
Please RSVP and/or send questions to:
Ashley Curl (amcurl@fcps.edu) or
Dara Markenson (dmmarkenson@fcps.edu).
"Recent Works" Art Show This Weekend!
 Heather Dilatush, our Studio Art Teacher will be showing her paintings and puzzles a in a group show “Recent Works” at the Fairfax Station & Railroad Museum. It is a wonderful show with a nice range of artwork by six artists – paintings, drawings, collage, photography and more. It is Friday, October 14th 4-8pm and Saturday, October 15th 12- 7pm. Even better is that 15% of proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Questions? Email Ms. Dilatush at hldilatush@fcps.edu.
FCPS College Fair and Postsecondary Week
Look to the FUTURE week
Students and their families are inivited to the annual Fairfax County Public Schools College Fair and Postsecondary Week.
- College Fair, Sunday, October 16, 2022, Eagle Bank Arena
- Postsecondary Week, Mon - Thurs, Oct. 17-20, 2022, Virtual, 5-8pm
Students are highly encouraged to register for these free events. Please see this flyer for more information. En Español aquí.
News from the Athletic Dept.
Our Cheer team had an amazing night in the Patriot District Cheer Competition by finishing in 1st place in Monday night’s semi-finals. The team competes in the finals on Thursday, October 20th at Lake Braddock Secondary. Congratulations to the Field Hockey team who went undefeated in the regular season and will be the #1 seed in next week’s field hockey tournament! Also next week, we will recognize our Volleyball seniors on Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Come out tonight to watch our 6-0 Football team as they take on the visiting Woodson Cavaliers ~ kickoff is at 7pm! Good luck to all of our athletes!
with us throughout the year by:
Fairfax HS PTSA
Table of Contents:
- Volunteers Needed for Hearing & Vision Screening
- Student Volunteers Needed, too!
- Calling all Artists!
- Freshman Parents Night and "Angst" Screening and Panel Discussion
- The Parent Project
- College Fair and Postsecondary Week
- One-Day Drama Camp, November 8th
- Community Conversation with Superintendent Dr. Reid
Volunteers and Donations needed to Support 10th Grade Hearing & Vision Screening
All 10th grade students will receive Hearing and Vision Screening on October 25th and 26th at FHS. Volunteers are needed to support the clinic staff in this huge effort and healthy snacks are requested to sustain our parent and local nursing student volunteers. If you can help, please sign up here! Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F49ACAB2E5-fhshearing
Student Volunteers will GLOW!
Students! Earn service hours by volunteering at Colin Powell Elementary School to support the PTA Glow Party on October 21 from 6-9pm. It will be a fun-filled evening with food, games, music, tons of blacklights and neon colors. Volunteers will man games, set up/breakdown, sell baked goods and spiritwear, and serve as overall helpers. Sign up to help if you can!
Glow Night Volunteers
Please bring your school ID on the day of the event for verification.
Calling all Artists!
Do you enjoy art, music or dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! Students are invited to create theme-based artwork in the categories of dance, choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography or visual arts. Completed works of art are submitted digitally in one (or more) arts categories in response to the selected theme: “Show Your Voice!” Students will participate in the appropriate division: Primary (PreK-grade 2), Intermediate (grades 3-5), Middle (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12), and Special Artist (all grades and also identify as having a disability and may receive services).
Explore the arts and express yourself! The deadline for student entries is October 24, 2022. For more information and to submit your art, please contact Del Gann at reflections@ptsa.org
Freshman Parents Night and "Angst" Film
Attention freshman parents, please join us on Thursday, October 20th, from 6:15 p.m. - 6:50 p.m in the FHS Auditorium. Come learn about people you should know, graduation requirements, and tips and suggestions to help your student be successful this school year. All Parents are welcome to join us for a film and panel discussion on anxiety on October 20th from 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. We will watch the documentary, Angst, an IndieFlix Original documentary designed to raise awareness around anxiety. The film includes interviews with kids, teens, educators, experts, and parents. After the film, we will have questions for our mental health professional panelists and a short Q&A from the audience. We hope this event will help people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety disorders and open up the conversation around mental health.
The Parent Project: Empowering Parents and Transforming Teens
Parents learn and practice specific prevention and intervention strategies to help improve their ability to change challenging behaviors. Learn how to build a positive relationship with your child and stop the arguing. Prevent or intervene in alcohol and drug use, disruptive behaviors at home and possible gang affiliation. Improve school attendance and academic performance.
This is a: 10 Week Parent Project Training
Dates: Tuesday, October 11, 2022- December 13, 2022
Class will meet every Tuesday for 10 weeks from 6:30-8:30pm
Where: 1st and 10th Meeting will be held at the Cedar Lane School, 101 Cedar Ln, Vienna, VA 22180. Meetings 2-9 will be held virtually.
REGISTER NOW! Please use the portal link below to register. There is a $30 Material Fee per family. Scholarships available as needed. Parent Project Registration
Contact: Mary Valad (703-426-7332) at mary.valad@fcps.edu or Dianne Stansbery (703-208-2406) at DEStansbery@fcps.edu if you have any questions. Thank you.
This Weekend - Look to the Future!
Students and their families are invited to the annual Fairfax County Public Schools College Fair and Postsecondary Week.
The FCPS College Fair is Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Eagle Bank Arena at George Mason University. The College Fair is designed to connect high school students with opportunities in higher education. It is one of the largest College Fairs in the region. It features nearly 250 colleges and universities from around the nation as well as representatives from the U.S. Service Academies. Each year the College Fair draws thousands of students and their families.
Register at: https://bit.ly/fcpspostsecondary
Upon registration, students will receive a barcode allowing college representatives to retrieve student information electronically. Barcodes can be scanned from mobile devices.
Each evening from 5 to 8pm, Monday, October 17 through Thursday, October 20, virtual programs will be offered. Participate in one or all of the live virtual sessions to be better prepared for the next chapter of your educational journey. Four nights; six synchronous (live) sessions each night! Join one or all of the synchronous sessions. Register at: https://bit.ly/fcpspostsecondary More information coming soon
One-Day Drama Camp, November 8, 2022
The FHS Players and FHS Theatre Director, Chris Whitney, invite students in grades 1-8 to attend a one-day drama camp on the FCPS student holiday, Tuesday, November 8th.
- For students in grades 1 - 8
- Cost is $60 per student ($40 for FCPS employees)
- Campers bring a lunch
Please register here: November 8th Drama Camp If you have questions, or you are unable to register online, email fhsdramacamp@gmail.com. This fundraiser supports the Fairfax High School Theatre, the FX Players.
Community Conversations with FCPS Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Reid
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will be hosting Community Conversations across the school division this fall to get to know our communities. Events will be held at the high school in each pyramid through November. The full list of events may be viewed on the FCPS website.
We invite you to attend a Community Conversation with Superintendent Reid at FHS. Interpretation services, childcare, and light refreshments will be provided. The event will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School, 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, VA 22030.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend
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