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Upcoming Events
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 20: FHS Curriculum & Community Night, 6-8pm
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:
- Cabaret Night - TONIGHT! 7pm in the FHS Atrium
- Calendar Reminder: MLK Weekend of Service, and school holiday
- How to Find Weather Closings and Delays
- Curriculum & Community Night
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- Fairfax Academy Course Selections and Open House Feb 3
- Come work for FCPS!
- All-District Band news
- Rotary Club Youth Music Contest
- Tutor.com for Test Prep
- Connect - Contact - Reach Us
Fairfax HS PTSA
- PTSA and ANG Meetings Next Week
- High School Academy Open Houses
- Ongoing Parent Support Circles
- Upcoming Meetings
Acceso de News You Choose en Español: Haga clic aquí.
FHS College & Career Specialist, Maureen Kim, welcomed representatives from University of Kentucky, UVA, Dartmouth, and University of Rochester at the recent College Night for Juniors. Over 200 students and family members attended!
January 13, 2023
This week’s word is FOCUSED! We focused on all things academic, all things student interest, and all things future planning here at Fairfax! We had a great evening welcoming over 200 families to College Night as they engaged with an admissions panel and began to think about what schools may be the “right fit.”
Today, our elective classroom visits piqued many interests as students were able to visit their TOP 4 elective choices and gain some perspectives on course content and plan for their course registrations in the next few weeks.
Curriculum and Culture night next Friday will offer additional insights into coursework and choices here at FHS for rising 9th graders and ALL current students and families; we will also provide childcare (ages 5-10), language services and snacks.
Seniors were ROARing during their class meeting as we began to think about the semester two finish line and all the upcoming fabulous events.
At the City of Fairfax schoolboard meeting this week, we were able to celebrate field hockey, highlight teacher and student voices around foreign language and dual enrollment, and discuss engaging our future lions in elementary and middle school with fun and exciting activities; we also welcomed our new school board member.
Arts are always on our minds here at FHS and our Lions are focused on practice, performance, and pizzazz. Congratulations to our 15 All District Band Members on their recent recognition. “Life is a Cabaret” tonight at FHS, where our choir will host a unique showcase of talent in the atrium at 7:00.
Looking for some fun evening events this Winter, check out our activities and athletics office where any given night you can catch a wrestling match, basketball game, or gymnastics meet. Our swim team, winter track, and hockey teams have also been busy in competition this season.
Stay Warm and Stay Focused FHS!
Every Student, Every Strength, Every Day here at Fairfax High.
Yours in partnership,
 
Tonight! Cabaret Night @ 7pm in the Atrium
Calendar Reminder: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday; Weekend of Service Opportunities
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.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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: Quarter End
As a reminder, Wednesday, January 25, is the last day of the quarter and a two-hour early release for students. Also, schools are closed for students on Thursday, January 26, for a staff development day and Friday, January 27, for a teacher workday. 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.
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:
Fairfax Academy Open House Feb. 7
Hey, Fairfax! Check out the new Fairfax Academy Promo Video to learn about all the programs we offer! Now is the time to think about course selections for next year.
- American Sign Language
- Arabic
- Chinese
- Korean
- Dance
- Fashion Careers
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- Game Design & Development
- Music and Computer Technology
- Musical Theatre & Actor's Studio
- Pro Photo Studio
- TV & Media Production
- Social Media Marketing
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And while you're at it, visit our Open House on Feb. 3rd! For more details, visit our website, call the Academy Office at 703-219-2226 or email Administrative Asst. Sarah Tarvid, starvid@fcps.edu. Come see what we're all about!
Come work for FCPS!
Upcoming School Bus Driver Job Fairs
Attend the next school bus driver job fair and become part of the FCPS team! The job fair 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.
Congrats to FHS All-District Band members!
All-District Band is an honor band for students in District XI in Virginia. Students audition and get placed into one of two bands at the high school level, creating a high-level ensemble from schools in the area.
We are proud to announce that 15 FHS band students made District XI All-District Band and we have 6 Alternates:
Symphonic Band
Ryan Lin – 8th chair, Flute
Nathan Le – 9th Chair, Flute
Ahona Mazumdar – 10th chair, Flute
Ava Spokas – 16th chair, Clarinet
Vivianne Kim – 22nd chair, Clarinet
Lucas Pederson – 1st Chair, Bass Trombone
Concert Band
LJ Johnson – 3rd Chair, Flute
Sophia Caires – 5th Chair, Flute
Ana Lucia – 7th Chair, Clarinet
Elena Rodgers – 8th Chair, Clarinet
Nitin Puthalapat – 12th Chair, Clarinet
Eowyn Worst – 14th Chair, Clarinet
Enoch Choe – 22nd Chair, Clarinet
Finley Jones – 10th Chair, Trumpet
Emily Medina – 2nd Chair, Euphonium
Alternates
Layla Abreu – 3rd Alternate, Flute
Mark Guillen-Maluquish – 1st Alternate, Oboe
Carys Owen – 2nd Alternate, Bass Clarinet
Kaylee Williams – 3rd Alternate, Trumpet
Jake Bae – 3rd Alternate, Trombone
Jay Carroll – 2nd Alternate, Tuba
These students competed against seven other FCPS high schools for limited spots, in addition to other private schools. In February, students will rehearse for two days, being conducted by prestigious directors from across the country, then put on a concert. This is a very prestigious honor, congrats to all!
Noah Freeman
Director of Bands
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
Tutor.com for Test Prep
Did you know Tutor.com can help with more than just homework? This free, on-demand tutoring service also offers a comprehensive range of resources that include exam prep for AP, SAT, and ACT tests.
Students can take practice quizzes at any time, and if they struggle in particular areas, they can immediately connect to a live tutor through voice or chat options for help.
Learn more on FCPS' Tutor.com webpage.
with us throughout the year by:
Fairfax HS PTSA
Table of Contents:
- PTSA and ANG Meetings Next Week
- High School Academy Open Houses
- Ongoing Parent Support Circles
PTSA Meeting Jan. 17
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All families are welcome at the PTSA meeting next Tuesday, January 17th at 7pm in the FHS Library. Come hear about all the exciting plans to close out the semester and add your voice to the conversation! |
All Night Grad Committee Meeting Jan. 18
 Junior and Senior parents are invited to support the Class of ’23 ANG celebration. Please join us on Wednesday, February 18, at 7pm, in the library to find out how you can help! Plans are underway for an amazing celebration for all our graduates at the St. James, and the committee is working NOW to make it as affordable and fun as possible!
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.
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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