Class Photos & the 6^th Grade Panoramic Photo will be Taken on the Morning of March 27

Order forms were sent home in Wednesday folders this week.  Photos may be ordered using the envelopes or online at www.strawbridge.net .

All students should have an order form for the classroom group photo ($10.00).  Order a class photo online using the following code:  FM39462

6^th Grade students also received a second envelope to use to order the 6^th Grade Panoramic photo ($16.50).  Order a panoramic photo online using the following code:  FM399460

Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is March 20-26, 2023.  Did you know Opioids are the number one cause of unnatural death in Fairfax County?  Young adults ages 25-34 are the most common demographic see in the emergency room for fatal opioid overdoses. Click here to view a flyer with more details.    

Opioids

Community Meeting on the Dangers of FentanylMonday, March 13, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid and Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis hosted nearly 400 families, staff, and community members for a conversation on the dangers of fentanyl. During this impactful event, audience members heard testimonials from individuals affected by the opioid epidemic and learned facts from medical experts and law enforcement representatives.  The conversation will continue on Monday, April 24, with our next community meeting on the critical topic of fentanyl danger and opioid awareness. More information is coming soon. Visit our Opioid Awareness webpage for updates as they become available. Visit the Fairfax County Government webpage on opioids for information on how you can take action and how to get help for yourself or loved ones. 

Proposed Updates to the SR&R 

Proposed Updates to Student Rights and Responsibilities The Department of Special Services will be hosting two virtual meetings for the FCPS community regarding proposed updates to the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Regulation. Please join one of the meetings below via Zoom (click the date to register):

• Tuesday, March 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Monday, March 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the suggested updates and ask questions via Zoom Chat. Language interpretation will be available in Spanish. A certified deaf interpreter will be available as well. 

Beginning Monday, March 20, families and staff will also be able to provide feedback on proposed updates to the SR&R via a short survey. Please stay tuned for details. Visit FCPS’ website for more information.  

Strategic Planning Survey 

Virtual Strategic Planning Community Forums Coming Soon

FCPS is hosting a virtual community forum to discuss the first draft of proposed goals for the new Strategic Plan. Forums are scheduled for:

• Monday, April 10, at noon.
• Tuesday, April 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (in Spanish).
• Monday, April 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 

FCPS Strategic Planning Survey Closes March 20

If you haven’t already, please take a moment to share your perspectives on the current draft of FCPS’ new Strategic Plan. Your input is important to this work and will help ensure a thriving future for each and every FCPS student.

Parents and caregivers of current FCPS students, please check your email for a message from FCPS dated Tuesday, March 14. For community members who do not currently have a student enrolled in FCPS, please use this link to participate. 

All responses are anonymous. Visit our Strategic Planning webpage for more details.

Attendance

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow! 

This year, spring break is April 3-7. We will be eager to welcome your children back in school on Monday, April 10. Their attendance is very important. Every day, our teachers will be teaching, and students will be learning. Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong. Visit FCPS’ website for attendance resources. 

Ramadan

This year, the first day of Ramadan is Wednesday, March 22. Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year, a time for spiritual discipline for Muslims, who believe it was during this month that God revealed the first verses of the Quran to Mohammed. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids. Ramadan begins with a half “O Day” on March 22, followed by an "O Day" on March 23. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however, the School Board has directed that tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days. Half-O days are full school days, but important events will not be held after school on those days. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.

Kindergarten Orientation

New Date and Time

Fairview’s Kindergarten Orientation has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 3, 5:00-6:00 PM.

Please let us know if you have a rising Kindergarten student – a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2023.  If you have a neighbor or friend who is possibly a rising Kindergartner, please ask them to call Fairview at 703-503-3700.

 Registration forms and information about Kindergarten Orientation will be provided to those who complete the survey or contact the school.

Your assistance with identifying our incoming Kindergarten class is greatly appreciated.

It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events—including orientation—in the Spring during March or April. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps schools prepare and ensure they have the teachers and resources on hand that they need on the first day of school. 

After determining which school their child will attend, families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms, details can be found on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage.

Fairview on Social Media

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Fairview High Fliers

Have you seen a staff member going above and beyond for your student or family? Please take a moment to thank them by submitting this High Flier form.  The staff member will receive a printed certificate with your comments in their mailbox.