Fairhill Forum
November 15, 2022
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Dates to Remember:
November: Native American Heritage Month
November 18th: Deadline for Employee Awards Nominations
November 21st: November Bedtime Stories with Mrs. Vitale, 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
November 23rd - 25th: Thanksgiving Holiday
November 25th: Deadline for Square One Art orders
December 1: Deadline to submit feedback for proposed FLE Changes
December 5th - 9th: Fairhill Book Fair
December 7th: Family Book Fair Evening, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Library
December 7th: PTA Meeting, 7:00 pm, Cafeteria
December 15th: Fairhill Winter Concert, 6:30 pm
December 16th: Spirit Day, Pajama Day
December 17th - January 2nd: Winter Break, no school
Dear Fairhill Families,
Thank you to those of you who were able to attend our PTA meeting this week! It was great to come together and reflect on a successful Fall Festival and start to build up the energy for upcoming events!
One of the topics of the Principal Update at the PTA meeting was the teacher/staff appreciation program. Each year FCPS facilitates a recognition program where anyone can nominate a teacher or staff member for outstanding work. Any Fairhill employee can be nominated. Read more below and see the link for nomination. Please take a moment to recognize a Fairhill staff member if you have experienced the impact of their outstanding work.
Have a wonderful week,
Ted & Courtney
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Fairhill Outstanding Employee Awards
Nominations are now OPEN for the Fairhill Outstanding Employee Awards!
To submit a nomination for a Fairhill Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please follow the link here. Nominations are due no later than Friday, November 18, 2022
You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding New Principal
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one-year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 18, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact Kirsten Chen our Awards Liaison, at kjchen@fcps.edu.
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Book Fair
The Book Fair is coming! Mark your calendars for Decemer 5-9 and get excited for the return of Family Night on Wednesday, December 7th! A letter from Mr. Cooper explaining many aspects is in today’s Tuesday folder, and a special preview flyer will go home next week. We look forward to an exciting week and thank you in advance for your support!
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Yearbook Orders are here
 Click here for information on ordering.
Click here to order your copy.
Positivity Project - Weekly Character Strength: Gratitude
WHAT DOES Gratitude MEAN? You are aware of and thankful for good things that happen.
Click here for the full explanation of Gratitude and what it means in terms of P2 in the classroom.
We will continue to be a Positivity Project Partner School. Click here for Spanish. Learn more about it here.
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It is Square 1 Art time again! Don't forget to order cool gifts for that special family member or hard-to-buy-for person. With over 40 unique and useful keepsakes ready to purchase during the Square 1 Art fundraiser, your child's artwork is the perfect gift for any occasion or celebration. Nothing says "you're loved" like "I made this art keepsake just for you!"
Personalized Square 1 Art catalogs will come home with your students shortly. Free stickers of your child's artwork are included!
This year, all orders will be shipped directly to the child's house. All orders must be placed online by Friday, November 25.
If you would like to upload additional artwork, you can do so by accessing Art Upload at https://shop.square1art.com/Shop/upload
Questions or concerns? Please contact Square 1 Art Customer Care.
Square 1 Art Customer Care
888.332.3294
square1art.com
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PTA School Directory
The PTA is excited to launch the 2022-2023 digital school directory. Those of you who were at Fairhill last year may remember the A to Z Connect Directory. It is a great way to stay in touch with other Fairhill families and plan birthday parties and playdates.
The directory can be accessed from the Membership Toolkit Mobile App or from a browser.
The directory is available to all families who did not opt out.
Logging In and Creating an Account
First Time Users:
Before you can use the directory for the first time, you need to set up your account. To set up your account, you must go through a browser. Once the account is established, you can use the mobile app for your searches. The URL for the Fairhill A to Z directory can be found HERE
- Click the “Register/Login” button on your home page.
- Use the email address that you have on file with the Fairhill office and select a password.
- Watch for an email that will ask you to verify your email address.
- Once you have verified your email address, you need to finish setting up your contact information for the database. Complete the parent & student forms and the directory & publish preferences.
Please note, your email address is the only information that is required to access the directory. You do not need to provide your home address or phone number. When you are asked to verify your account information, you are welcome to add your address and/or phone number and can select to have this information displayed through the publish preferences page. The default is for only your email address to be displayed.
Returning Users:
If you created an account during the 2021-2022 school year, your account is still active. When you log in for the first time since the data was updated for the 2022-2023 school year, you will be asked to updated your account data. Please note, your email address is the only information that is required to access the directory. You do not need to provide your home address or phone number. When you are asked to verify your account information, you are welcome to add your address and/or phone number and can select to have this information displayed through the publish preferences page. The default is for only your email address to be displayed.
For support, please contact fairhilles@gmail.com
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Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon
The LJMS Drama Department invites you to come and enjoy our hilarious comedy, The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon! Watch as our talented cast try to reenact the 209 Brothers Grimm fairy tales at once. This fast-paced and rollicking ride is sure to please audience members of all ages. Shows will be Thursday Nov. 17, Friday Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov 19 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available now online for only $5 ($6 at the door). Come out and have some fun!
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Free Tutoring for all FCPS Students
FCPS students continue to have unlimited access to live, 24/7, 1-to-1, online tutoring services through Tutor.com at no cost to families during the 22-23 SY. 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 can 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: Elementary - How It Works and Middle & High - How It Works. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu.
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Strategic Plan Student Survey, Grades 3 - 12
Fairfax County Public Schools is taking part in a survey for students to provide feedback that will be used to develop a Strategic Plan that will be the roadmap for the school division over the next five years. This survey will provide information on the priorities of FCPS students to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid as she leads the planning of FCPS' future. Learn more about the Strategic Planning process.
Feedback Welcome on Proposed Family Life Education Changes
The Fairfax County School Board is reviewing recommended changes to the Family Life Education (FLE) curriculum and invites public feedback as part of the review process. In May 2022, the Family Life Education Curriculum Advisory Committee (FLECAC) presented recommended curriculum changes, to go into effect for the 2023-24 school year. Those changes include adopting gender-combined instruction, and exploring instruction of gender identity, recommended media, and other instructional changes.
The recommendations reflect leading education and child development research and expert advice. According to research cited in the recommendations, these changes will create a more inclusive learning environment, result in higher academic achievement for students, and improve school climate.
Public feedback will be shared with FLECAC and the School Board. FCPS staff and the School Board will consider all feedback but are unable to reply to individuals.
Learn more about the recommended changes. The public feedback form will be open October 31 through December 1.
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:
• Principal, Ted Cooper: egcooper@fcps.edu
• Assistant Principal, Courtney Korb: cbkorb@fcps.edu
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