Fairhill Forum11/22/2022

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Fairhill Forum

November 22, 2022

 


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Dates to Remember:

November:  Native American Heritage Month

November 23rd - 25th:  Thanksgiving Holiday

November 25th:  Deadline for Square One Art orders

December 1st:  Family Life Education (FLE) Information Session, 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

December 1st:  Deadline to submit feedback for proposed FLE Changes 

December 2nd:  Tie-Dye Day (International Day of Persons with Disabilities)

December 5th - 9th:  Fairhill Book Fair

December 5th - 9th:  Inclusive Schools Week

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 15th:  AAP Level IV Referral Form Deadline

December 16th:  Spirit Day, Pajama Day

December 17th - January 2nd:  Winter Break, no school


From everyone here at Fairhill, we wish you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

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Enjoy the next five days and we will see you back at Fairhill on Monday, November 28th.


FLE Information Session

Students in grades K-6 participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction through their classroom teacher. Students in grades 4-6 receive instruction in a human growth and development unit and an emotional and social health unit. Prior to the teaching of these lessons, Fairhill will be hosting an informational session where families can preview the Family Life Education media and lessons in Schoology and talk with school staff about the program. The info session will be held on Thursday December 1,  2022 from 6:00 to 6:30 pm. This session will be held virtually. If you are interested in attending, please complete this google form so we can send a Zoom link prior to the meeting.  All program materials and media for all grade levels will be available for your review at this time. If you have any questions, please email our FLE Lead Teacher, Mrs. Barnett at MEBarnett@fcps.edu


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International Day of Persons with Disabilities

International Day of Persons with Disabilities Day is Saturday,  December 3rd.  Show your support by wearing tie-dye to school on December 2nd!

 


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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Level IV AAP Referrals

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time advanced academic programs (level IV AAP services) may submit the AAP Level IV Referral Form to Erica Campbell, Fairhill AART no later than December 15

The window to submit an AAP Level IV Referral Form is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for full-time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Level IV services can be accepted. 

Submitting a referral form for AAP Level IV will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of professionals from various schools review materials to determine eligibility for level IV placement.  Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Erica Campbell, escampbell1@fcps.edu

Referrals for AAP Levels II-III (part-time services) are screened at the local school. 

For more information, there are parent presentations available on the FCPS AAP website (under “Presentations”) that contain information similar to our fall parent information meetings here at Fairhill.


Yearbook Orders are here

Yearbook

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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News from the PTA


Square 1

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

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A to Z connect

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


News from FCPS


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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.


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:

  1. Tailor our instruction to individual students.
  2. Provide access and opportunities for all families to be engaged.
  3. Provide opportunities for professional learning for all teachers and staff.

Fairhill's Vision

Every student

Every family

Every educator

We belong at Fairhill.


FCPS cares

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.


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