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Upcoming Events
May 1-18: AP Testing Daily - Volunteers Needed!
May 16: PTSA Meeting online at Noon
May 16: FHS Orchestra Concert 7pm
May 17: ANG Meeting online at 7pm
May 20: Junior/Senior Prom, State Theatre
May 29: Memorial Day, No School
June 7: FHS Graduation, student holiday for grades 9-11
June 16: Last Day of School, Early Release
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Included in this issue:
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- Calendar Reminders
- Important Graduation Update! June 7, 9AM Rain or Shine
- FHS May Testing Calendar Info
- Rising Seniors Meningococcal Immunization Requirement
- Tutor.com can help with Test Prep!
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- World Language Department News
- Calling All FCPS Student Artists and Designers
- FCPS Strategic Planning
- Connect - Contact - Reach Us
Fairfax HS PTSA
- 2023-2024 Slate of Officers
- Notice of Membership Dues Adjustments
- Zoom Meeting 5/16 @ noon
- Proctor Volunteers Needed this Testing Season
- Prom Decorations Needed!
- All Night Grad Updates & Meeting Reminder
Acceso de News You Choose en Español: Haga clic aquí.
May 12, 2023
We have had an exciting week focused on Portrait of a Graduate Presentations of Learning. Mr. Smolinski's Geospatial Class presented culminating projects based on problems and solutions, research analysis, and geospatial mapping. We have students planning running routes for exercise, finding the prime location for the next MLB team, planning to propose increased homeless shelters and food security locations, and increasing public transportation routes based on areas of need. With work like this happening in our classrooms it offers a guaranteed certainty that students will be college ready and that our future civic leaders are motivated. We also held our final Choral and Band concerts which at times can serve as the ultimate POL for students. The talent and growth that is witnessed from Fall to Spring, and in four years, is truly tremendous and our Senior musicians and vocalists will be missed.
This week concludes our two-week AP testing window. Although stressful, it was exciting to watch students leave their AP testing sites feeling very confident that they were prepared to tackle the test, earn the score and the college credit! We celebrate our teachers and students who have put in the hard work. I am elated to share that this year we gave 540 MORE AP exams than we did last year, this is a commitment to our culture of building and increasing opportunities for all learners. GET READY - SOLs begin on Monday, so we will continue offering testing supports to all of our LIONS.
Today we celebrated our Portrait of a Graduate and Lions on the Rise Nominees. This celebration is always exciting as 100 nominees and their families come together and celebrate academic growth and skill success. Students were honored for embracing the art of communication and collaboration, for being ethical citizens and true problem solvers within our greater community, and for setting, planning, and achieving short- and long-term goals.
I wish all of our community a weekend filled with rest and rejuvenation. I am sending a Mother's Day greeting to everyone who serves or has served in a maternal capacity to someone - WE THANK YOU.
Every Student, Every Strength, Every Day here at Fairfax High.
Yours in partnership,
  Mrs. Hanson's students are ready for their AP test!!
Calendar Reminders: Jewish American Heritage Month; National School Nurse Day
May is a national month of recognition of the history of Jewish contributions to American culture, acknowledging the diverse achievement of the Jewish community in the U.S. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
🩺 National School Nurse Day
Today is National School Nurse Day. It's the perfect time to recognize the many contributions school nurses make to student health and learning.
Fairfax County Public Schools appreciates the role of school public health nurses (PHNs) for their contribution to the health and welfare of all our students. Professional school nurses support the needs of students through their delivery of healthcare, contributions to local school communities, and promotion of safety, prevention, and wellness throughout the year. They are advocates who bridge healthcare and education by supporting student health and readiness to learn. School nurses are essential to our community and work tirelessly to make a positive impact in the lives of their students.
Please join us in thanking PHNs for their hard work and dedication to FCPS students!
Class of 2023 GRADUATION UPDATE:
JUNE 7, 9AM, RAIN OR SHINE @ FHS
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Stadium seating for outdoor event is unlimited.
In case of inclement weather, the community will be notified of a decision to move the event indoors one day in advance.
Seating for indoor graduation in the Gym will be limited to 5 tickets per graduate.
Either way, the event will be live streamed.
Here is the direct ordering link for Graduation Videos:
https://tinyurl.com/fairfax-ordering
or see the PDF here: 2023FCPSOrderform.pdf
or use the QR code attached.
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FHS May Testing Calendar
Attention FHS families, the May Testing Calendar has been posted to the school website here:
https://fairfaxhs.fcps.edu/student-services/student-testing.
The full document can be downloaded here:
May 2023 FHS Testing Schedule.pdf.
PLEASE NOTE:
- If a student is absent: All make-up tests will be scheduled from May 22-June 2.
- If your student has an AP exam and an SOL on the same day – the AP Exam gets taken on schedule.
- For Underclass students, Mon-Thu, June 12-15, is early release at 11:35am; Friday, June 16th is early release at 10:10am and the last day of school.
Rising Seniors - Meningococcal Immunization Requirement
12th Grade Immunization Requirement Notice
The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
All students entering 12th grade will be required to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school.
● To meet the Meningococcal (MenACWY) 12th grade requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 16 or older.
ACTION REQUESTED: Please provide one of the following immunization documents to the Student Information Assistant (SIA) or Registrar at your child’s school as soon as possible:
- An updated immunization record showing that the student has received the Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY).
- A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the Meningococcal vaccine was given.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
4. A notarized Religious Exemption Form, which is available online at: https://bit.ly/VDOEReligiousExemptionForm
Immunizations are available from your child’s healthcare provider, the Fairfax County Health Department, or other community resources. Use the QR Codes below to identify resources:
Please contact Toby Sorensen at tmsorensen@fcps.edu 703-219-2349 if you have any questions.
Tutor.com can help with Test Prep!
Writing help, practice quizzes, and SAT test prep are available to all FCPS students at no cost through Tutor.com. Find out how your child can get these services, in addition to 24/7 live tutoring, through their Schoology account: Elementary School | Middle and High School.
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
World Language Department News
 Please congratulate FHS World Language students chosen to attend Governor’s School this summer.
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French: Nilufer Molla, Andrea Spencer (alternate)
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Latin: Ella Negley, Marisa Rodenberger
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Spanish: Danbie Choi, Vy Tran
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Japanese: Ben (Duong) Chu
FHS Latin students participated in the National Latin Exam awards & 25 of our Lion received recognition on this international contest.
2nd place “Maxima cum laude” Silver Medalists – Rue Kohn, Kevin Huynh, Michael Stechl, Willie Straker, Matthew Caldwell, Oliver Mishak, Andreas Kolazas, Delaney Donohue, Jeffrey Eum
3rd place award “Magna cum laude” – Sierra Hong, Kai Stone, Aadit Abhilash, Timothy Park, Ava Spokas, Tina Winn
4th place award “Cum laude” – Indigo Yadikar, Ethan Lonergan, Molly Bicknell, Elias Falke, Rachel DeWitt, Siddharth Shenkar, Samuel Park, Jeremiah Falke, Ana Lucia Spathopoulos, Lauren Dick-Peddie
Calling All FCPS Student Artists & Designers!
FCPS is looking for student-designed graphics or artwork to represent the observances that are recognized on the FCPS School Year Calendar for 2023-24 (PDF).
Middle and high school students are encouraged to tap into their creativity to design visuals that accurately and positively represent the many religious observances recognized in the FCPS community. Visit the Design Challenge webpage for more information on eligibility and design guidelines.
Submissions are due Sunday, June 11.
FCPS Strategic Planning
The FCPS Strategic Planning Process is coming to a close but feedback is still welcome. We invite all planning team members, employees, students, families, and community members to complete the Strategic Plan Final Feedback Opportunity form. The survey is open until Monday, May 17.
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There will be two Regular School Board Meetings on the Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan will be presented for New Business on May 25, 2023, and voted on June 15, 2023. Regular business meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. at Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church, and are open to the public. The meetings can also be viewed live on FCPS Cable TV Channel 99 and the FCPS YouTube Channel. We invite you to attend these meetings or tune in for updates
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Fairfax HS PTSA
Table of Contents:
- PTSA 2023-2024 Slate of Officers
- Notice of PTSA Membership Dues Adjustments
- PTSA Zoom Meeting 5/16 at noon
- Parent Volunteers Needed to Support Testing
- Prom Decorations Needed
- All Night Grad Updates & Meeting Reminder
FHS PTSA 2023-2024 Slate of Officers
The FHS PTSA Nominating Committee proposes this Slate of Officers for the 2023-2024 school year.
- President: Maria Array
- VP1: Rowena Askins
- VP2: Nita Anand
- TREASURER: Vacant
- Recording Secretary: Frank Manja
- Corresponding Secretary: Heather Rupp
A vote on this slate of officers will be held during the June 13th membership meeting at 7pm in the FHS library. If you are an FHS parent interested in serving as treasurer please contact the nominating committee: Susan Skare soldbysusan@skares.com, Frank Manja fmanja75@gmail.com, or Annie Clark annie.clark@inova.org. We need you!
 Notice of Membership Dues Adjustment
The National PTA is raising their annual membership dues by $1.75 for the first time in 12 years. To accommodate this increase, the FHS PTSA membership dues will adjust to $20 per parent, $12 teacher and $8 student for 2023-2024. This change will be voted on by membership on 6/13 at 7pm at the last PTSA meeting of the school year.
PTSA Zoom Meeting Tuesday, May 16 @ Noon
Proctor Volunteers Needed to Support Testing
Fairfax High School is seeking parent volunteers to help proctor the AP exams being administered May 1-18th. We have many opportunities available to give our students a great exam session. Email or sign up for a time you can work during the school day even if it’s not the whole session:
FHS AP Testing Proctor SignUp
Please note that you cannot proctor an AP exam that your student is scheduled to take and you cannot be in the same room with any family member. If you have any questions, please email Leslie Trieu at latrieu@fcps.edu.
FHS Prom Volunteers & Decorations Needed!
The 2023 FHS Masquerade Ball Prom will be held on May 20th at the State Theatre (220 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA) from 8pm to 12 am. Chaperones are needed to make this a safe and fun event! Please sign up to help! Chaperone Form
In addition, the junior class hopes to turn State Theater into a magical place to have prom, but we need lights to help make this happen! Would any amazing people be willing to let us use white outdoor Christmas/holiday string lights for this evening? If so, please email jsweaver@fcps.edu before 5/18, so we can make arrangements. We will make sure to return them in pristine condition after prom is over. If you don’t need the lights returned and would prefer to donate them, just drop them in the school office and they will be stored at school for future classes and events. Thank you for your support!
Graduation and All Night Grad coming soon!!
The Class of 2023 graduates Wednesday, June 7th! In keeping with the 30+ year FHS tradition, the grads are invited to safely celebrate together at the All Night Grad Event the night of graduation at The St. James Sport and Entertainment Center.
Purchase your student's ticket here:
https://fairfaxhs.memberhub.com/store/items/499302
Tickets for All Night Grad (ANG) are $45 each, all inclusive of fun activities, DJ, food and prizes. Free & Reduced Lunch eligible students can get the discount ANG ticket order form in the main office.
Deadline to purchase tickets to secure t-shirt size is May 23rd. Students will pick up their ANG t-shirt after graduation rehearsal. The ANG t-shirt is their ticket into the event.
Senior and Junior parents: We need all hands on deck! Parent volunteers are needed to chaperone the event. Sign up here:
signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA9A62FA7F58-allnight
The St. James requires a 10:1 ratio of students chaperones. It's really fun to experience the kids celebrating.
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Wednesday, May 17th, in person- in the FHS Library is the last ANG parent meeting. We’d love you to join us to work out final details for your students celebration! |
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