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Upcoming Events
January 11: Junior College Night, 7pm FHS Auditorium
January 13: FHS Choir Cabaret
January 16: MLK Holiday, No School
January 17: PTSA meeting, 7pm, FHS Library
January 18: ANG Meeting, 7pm, FHS Library
January 19: Religious/Cultural Observance Day: Orthodox Epiphany
January 25: End of 2nd Quarter, 2HR Early Release
January 26-27: Student Holidays
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Included in this issue:
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- Calendar Reminder: MLK Weekend of Service, and school holiday
- Multi-faith Room Available in the Library
- SMART Goals for families in the New Year
- How to Find Weather Closings and Delays
- Curriculum & Community Night
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- Come work for FCPS!
- Rotary Club Youth Music Contest
- FCPS Academy Open Houses in January
- Science Fair Judges needed!
- Are you using Tutor.com?
- Connect - Contact - Reach Us
Fairfax HS PTSA
- College Night for Juniors
- Upcoming Meetings
Acceso de News You Choose en Español: Haga clic aquí.
Principal Aye greets new students and welcomes them to Fairfax!
January 6, 2023
Welcome Back to the 2023 school year,
It is always so exciting to think about the infinite possibilities ahead, planning to meet our short- and long-term goals, and always remaining focused on academic success and Fairfax fun. This week students returned refreshed, reflective, and relaxed. We want to continue supporting our students in maintaining those feelings whenever life may feel a little more stressful, and our student support services department is here with a variety of resources available.
We are gearing up for course registration. There is nothing more exciting than choosing your next set of courses and electives. Be sure to discuss ALL options with your students and plan to choose courses that ensure the right fit, peak their interests, and ensure post high school preparedness.
We celebrated our “Rage on the Stage” Wrestling Senior Night this week with an exciting victory over Woodson and a blue carpet worthy showcase of our Fairfax families! We welcomed a new group of students to FHS this week, they are eager and excited to roar, hope, believe, and achieve. Tomorrow we will host our first in-person Science Olympiad with 56 teams in competition, and over 50 students working to run the event. .
The second quarter ends on January 25th and there is plenty of time to take advantage of all the support opportunities available at Fairfax High School- Lion Time, Learning Lounge, Teacher Scheduled Sessions, and Tutor.com are all here to ensure success. In this new year, we can all make it a goal and priority to take advantage of opportunities for help, support, and acceleration.
Our FHS parents and families have been busy as well as we just completed our Mental Health First Aid parent group. Each Booster Club is actively gearing up for activities, athletics, shows, concerts, and performances. Our PTSA is spreading continuous cheer and busy planning for the Spring. We also know many families are beginning to think about summer plans- jobs, camps, expos, internships, college visits, and summer school. Be on the lookout for our summer updates!
We are excited to celebrate our Outstanding Staff Members of the Year! Based on student, staff, parent, and community nominees these staff members were selected by the Nomination Selection Committee for their exemplary service and commitment to FHS.
Congratulations:
Teacher: Daniel Miller
New Teacher: Lio Quezada Guevara
Professional: Maureen Kim
Operational: Loan Huynh
Leader: Troy Ketch
Every Student, Every Strength, Every Day here at Fairfax High.
Yours in partnership,
Calendar Reminder: Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Weekend of Service Opportunities
FCPS students continue to find incredible ways to serve their community while building Portrait of a Graduate skills such as becoming an ethical and global citizen. FCPS is excited to collaborate again with Volunteer Fairfax for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend of Service, Saturday, January 14, to Monday, January 16. This service opportunity helps empower individuals and strengthens communities while honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Volunteer Fairfax will host several ways for the community to get involved including volunteer activities for students and adults of all ages. To learn more about the MLK Jr. Weekend of Service and the specific service activities, visit Volunteer Fairfax’s website.
Calendar Reminder: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr. See the complete 2022-23 School Year Calendar.
How to Find Weather Closings/Delays
With winter weather on the horizon, please take a moment to watch this video detailing how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first mode of communication during emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan ahead for the winter season. Parents/caregivers should confirm their contact information is up-to-date in weCare@school (or, if you are an Employee, UConnect), in order to receive emails and text messages from FCPS. Bookmark the FCPS website, plan for childcare, if appropriate, and know what items your child may need to take home before a weather event.
Multi-Faith Space
A multi-faith space is available for students in the library during and after school. Students may use this space during non-instructional time for: prayers, religious study and practice, and silent meditation.
New Year's Resolutions
In December, many people will head to their local Target or Michaels to find a new planner. The crisp, fresh feeling of new paper to write new and improved goals gets some of us excited. When thinking of your goals consider making them SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time bound), this method breaks your goals down into specific objectives and makes it easier for you to track your progress. What goals would you like to share with your child, to show them examples of healthy adult introspection? Introspection, looking within, is necessary to learn how to manage stress in a healthy manner. What regular coping skills can be implemented into your daily/ weekly routine? Some goals may be physical, spiritual, financial, or emotional. Would it be easier to have serious conversations over a family dinner? Or maybe regular family dinners, spark joy and connection that’s often missing.
Research has shown that family therapy is the best treatment option for young people who misuse drugs and alcohol (SAMHSA). Many people use drugs to manage life’s hardships when they feel disconnected from themselves or others. The opposite of addiction is connection, and young people benefit from connection with their families. Families who have a common mission based on autonomy and openness instead of secrecy and silence thrive. Families teach young people how to manage stress when they communicate honestly and openly with one another. Learning how to manage stress early in life could be a major factor in whether a young person decides to use drugs.
For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.
Sources & Resources
Why Small Conversations Make a Big Difference
SMART Goals Quick Overview
Knowing the Signs: Substance Abuse & Today’s Youth
For further information & support:
De’Ja Ruffin (McNeil)
dsmcneil@fcps.edu
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
Fairfax & Woodson Pyramids
Office of Student and Safety Wellness
Fairfax County Public Schools
Curriculum & Community Night
ALL FHS families, rising 9th grade families, and students are invited!
What: Curriculum & Community Night 2023
When: Friday, January 20, 2023, 6:00 - 8:00PM
Where: Fairfax HS commons, auditorium, library
Meet teachers and counselors, learn about electives, hear about college and career prep, and more. Join us!
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
Come work for FCPS!
Upcoming School Bus Driver Job Fairs
Attend one of our school bus driver job fairs and become part of the FCPS team! The job fairs will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on:
In addition to a $3,000 signing bonus for all new drivers, FCPS offers competitive pay, excellent retirement plans, health and dental plans, paid training, and other benefits.
Learn more about upcoming school bus driver job fairs. If you have questions, please call 571-423-3000 or email driveforfcps@fcps.edu.
Hiring Now! Food and Nutrition Services
From Food Services van drivers to managers-in-training, FCPS has many job opportunities related to food and nutrition. Benefits include paid training and school holidays off, and some positions offer full-time benefits for part-time work. See Food and Nutrition Services job opportunities online to apply. Call 703-813-4800 with any questions.
View all current job openings.
Rotary Club Youth Music Contest
Object: To help promising musicians gain notice in their communities and beyond, and to introduce young people to the mission of Rotary and its youth-based equivalents, Interact and Rotaract.
Applicants: High school musicians who either attend Fairfax High School as their primary school, OR live in the City of Fairfax. If a student does not fall under these categories, please contact our POC below.
Categories: Composition and Solo performances of vocal, keyboard and instrumental, are invited.
District Level Contest Awards:
First place ($1000)
Second place ($500)
Third place ($250)
Deadline: March 3, 2023
(Note: Winners announced no later than April 15, 2023)
Please see this flyer for a list of rules and more information:
Rotary Club Music Contest 2023.pdf
Questions, contact Matt Edgar at Matthew.Edgar@edwardjones.com
High School Academy Open Houses
FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in mid-January.
A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses that can prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in Academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, and/or internships with local businesses.
Fairfax High School students are able to attend classes at:
Learn more and find the calendar of Academy Open Houses.
Science Fair Judges Needed!
Click this link or scan the QR code below.
FCPS Science Fair Judge Interest Form
Are your Students using Tutor.com? It's FREE!
FCPS students who’ve used Tutor.com have provided positive feedback:
- “This tutor was very helpful! She didn't tell me the answers. When needed, she helped me solve them! She was very kind and she really helped me!” –Elementary Math Student
- “This was an awesome tutor! She explained why I needed to do specific steps, and she gave me practice problems! Best tutor I have had!” –IB Chemistry Student
Unless they’ve been opted out, students can access Tutor.com through Schoology. Every session is personalized to meet students’ needs from remedial to advanced levels. Sessions focus on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not quick answers.
Learn more on FCPS' Tutor.com webpage.
with us throughout the year by:
Fairfax HS PTSA
Table of Contents:
- College Planning Night for Juniors and their parents - Jan. 11, 2023, FHS Auditorium
- Ongoing Parent Support Circles
College Planning Night for Juniors and their Parents, Jan. 11 @ 7pm
Mark your calendars and please plan to attend…
Junior College Planning Night
for juniors and their parents/guardians
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
Fairfax High School – Auditorium
We are almost halfway through junior year so it is time to start thinking ahead to the college admissions process!! This year’s format will be an in person, panel discussion and will be targeted to juniors who are interested in attending a four-year college or university. Four, very experienced College Admissions Officers will share valuable advice for your college search. We plan to ask important questions about research, preparation, applications, acceptance and making the final decision. We’ll wrap up with Q&A time dedicated to answering all of your admissions-related questions!
All juniors interested in attending a four-year college or university are encouraged to attend!
Note: If you cannot attend on January 11, you are welcome to go to Chantilly HS on Monday, January 9 @ 7:00 pm, or Madison HS on Tuesday, January 10 @ 7:00 pm. It will be the same exact program with the same speakers. See attached flyer.
For more information, contact: Ms. Maureen Kim, Fairfax HS College & Career Specialist at MHKim@fcps.edu, or 703-219-2204.
Parent Support Circles
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The FHS Counselors are offering several wonderful parent support circles for all FHS parents/guardians to connect!
First Thursdays, 8:15-9am In-Person @ FHS
Second Thursdays, 11-11:45am In-Person @ FHS (en Español)
Third Tuesdays, 7:30-8:15pm Virtual on Zoom
Please RSVP to Ashley Curl, LCSW: amcurl@fcps.edu
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