January 10, 2023
Dear Fairhill Families,
We are back in the swing of things! In our pictures below you will see our students engaged in reading. Did you know that all students at Fairhill have time to read independently each day at school? Students need time to practice the explicitly taught reading skills that they receive from their teachers. One way to support your student is to encourage them to practice reading at home as well. This will help them develop good reading habits. The more students read the more successful they will be, whether they practice reading fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, poetry, or listening to you or a loved one read to them. All reading is helpful for students.
Mark your calendar with these upcoming events at Fairhill. This Thursday we have our PTA meeting at 6:30 PM in the library and as a reminder, we have our PTA sponsored Fairhill Bingo Night on Friday, January 20th at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria. We hope to see you all at both events.
Take good care,
Ted & Courtney
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Looking for Yearbook Photos
Do you have photos of your students that you would like in the 2022-23 Yearbook? Please click here to submit them for consideration.
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Keeping Warm During Outdoor Activities
As the cold weather months begin to move in, the weather is monitored for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent our students from being outside. This means that your child will often have the opportunity to go outside, even when it is cold out. For this reason, we encourage you to make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. We encourage you to dress your child in layers, so that they are able to adjust to their personal temperature preference throughout the day.
See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, such as a winter coat, gloves, and hat, we encourage you to reach out to our school counselors Gihea Schwartz or Molly Young or to our family liaison Zakaria Raggad for support.
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Career Day
Our third annual Career Fair will be on April 28, 2023! The purpose of Career Day is to expose students to a variety of careers in order to jumpstart their thinking about the future. By preparing early, students will be more likely to be college and career ready after high school graduation. Kindergarten through 6th grade students will participate in Career Day.
We can’t do it without you! Please think about how you may be able to support Career Day! If you are interested and available, please complete this form and send back to school.
Questions? Email Mrs. Schwartz at gwschwartz@fcps.edu or Ms. Young at msyoung@fcps.edu
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Positivity Project - Weekly Character Strength: Prudence
WHAT DOES Prudence MEAN? You plan for the future and achieve your goals by making careful everyday choices.
Click here for the full explanation of Prudence 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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Teacher & Staff Lunch - January 25th
The PTA will be providing lunch for teachers and staff on January 25th to help fuel them for teacher work days! Want to help out? Sign up to provide drinks and desserts or make a donation through MemberHub. Lunches are a great way to show our appreciation and contribute to strong morale!
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Fairhill PTA Winter Enrichment Classes at Fairhill
Add more fun to your student’s day at Fairhill with an enrichment class. Click here for the list of classes offered, as well as the registration information.
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Magnet School Application and Lottery Information
The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1, through Wednesday, April 12, 2023. No late applications are accepted.
Click here for more details.
To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Informational Nights:
- Hunters Woods Elementary, February 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In-person
- Snow date: February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
- Bailey’s Upper, February 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - Virtual only
- Bailey’s Primary, February 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In person
- Snow date: February 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
Dual Language Immersion Programs
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Dual Language Immersion Program Registration Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs will open on Monday, January 23. Current pre-k students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion programs for the 2023-24 school year.
Programs are available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Visit the DLI registration page for more information on where the programs are offered.
Parents who are interested in the DLI programs in FCPS are encouraged to attend an informational meeting at their school site. Meetings will begin on January 11. Details regarding access to virtual meetings will be available on the Dual Language Immersion registration page by the meeting date.
Get more information on DLI programs and registration.
2023 CTE SUMMER ENRICHMENT
Tech Adventure Camp
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What is Tech Adventure Camp?
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A weekly exploratory enrichment program aimed to give students the opportunity to explore the exciting program areas within Career and Technical Education.
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Details
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Eligibility: Current kindergarten to 6 graders
NEW TO 2023: Tech Adventure Camp is now open to current kindergarten and 1st grade students!!
Time - 8:30 am to 2:00 pm* *Early drop off is available!
Location - Lake Braddock SS
Transportation from select FCPS schools is provided!
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Cost - $275 per week* *Tuition waivers available for students receiving Free and Reduced Meals
Dates -
Week 1: July 10 - 14
Week 2: July 17 - 21
Week 3: July 24 - 28
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Weekly Themes
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Week 1: All Fun and Games
Week 2: Crazy Cool Careers
Week 3: CTE Safari
To learn more about the themes, visit our website!
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How to Register
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Registration is open from February 1 to June 9, 2023.
Students can register online by visiting the Tech Adventure Camp website and clicking on the register button.
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Additional Information
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Visit bit.ly/FCPS_TAC for more information!
For questions, please contact Beth Mehr at bgmehr@fcps.edu
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Click here for more information.
Free Health Services offered by the Fairfax County Health Department.
Please read below and clink on the links if you are interested in any of the following services:
Please click here for more information on free immunizations and other health clinic services.
Free Covid testing offered by FCHD. Please click here for more information
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Expanded Child Care Assistance
Assistance for Expanded Child Care Eligibility is available now. Click here for more information in English. Click here for more information in Spanish.
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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
For a translated version of this newsletter, please click HERE. Next click on the language icon in the upper left corner to choose your preferred language. Para obtener una versión traducida de este mensaje, haga clic AQUÍ. Luego, haga clic en el icono IDIOMA en la esquina superior izquierda para elegir su idioma preferido.
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