Our own Dani Miller Wins the FCPS Teacher of the Year Award!!!
FPCS Superintendent, Michelle Reid, presents Fairfax HS English Teacher, Dani Miller, with the FCPS Teacher of the Year Award! Standing with them is a representative of Apple Federal Credit Union, who helped sponsor the award. We are SO proud and honored to have such an outstanding teacher at our school, working with our students. Congrats, Mr. Miller! Well deserved!!
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Upcoming Events
June 16: Last Day of School, Early Release
July 31: Fall Sports Tryouts
August 17: FHS New Student/Parent Orientation, 9-11am; Fairfax Academy Orientation, 9am-12noon
August 17: FHS Fear the Roar Jam, 4-7pm; Fairfax Academy Open House, 4-7pm
August 21: First Day of School, all FCPS
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Included in this issue:
Student Spotlights:
- Rotary Club Scholarship Winners
- M2 Scholarship Winner
- Cappies Awards
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- Calendar Reminders: Juneteenth; Last day/First day of School
- Summer Office Hours
- Check the Lost & Found!
- Summer Info from Student Services
- SOL Scores Posted in SIS ParentVue
- Testing Accommodations
- Immunizations required for 7th and 12th graders
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- Online Tutoring Services available during the Summer
- Mental Wellness Summer Supports
- Student Representative Elected to School Board
- Digital PSAT in 2023-24
- Connect - Contact - Reach Us
Fairfax HS PTSA
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June 16, 2023
Happy Fairfax FINAL Friday of the year,
It is quiet. Too quiet. The students are now gone and we are already counting down the 65 days until we see them again. WE WILL BE READY TO ROAR! Until then, we wish you a summer filled with rest, relaxation, reflection, and rejuvenation.
The 2022-2023 school year was AMAZING. I want to thank you for welcoming me into your community and into your school. There is truly something special about this place we call Fairfax High School. Our students have risen to every occasion and have achieved so many awards, accolades, and accomplishments this year. Our staff have remained tirelessly committed to student success, student support, and student achievement. Our parents and community have offered unwavering love and support in ensuring students thrived in academics, athletics, and activities. THIS IS FAIRFAX!
This was another week packed with ACTION and EXCITING news! Fairfax County Public Schools recognized Daniel Miller as the FCPS TEACHER OF THE YEAR. With his focus on standards-based grading, classroom inclusivity, and highly engaging pedagogy; he was the obvious choice. We are very proud of him and his impact on students, staff, and learning.
Monday night, Fairfax High School attended the Cappies and had numerous nominations for their production of Sister Act. Congratulations to all of our nominees, our FHS Theater Marketing Team won the CAPPIE for marketing and promotion. We continue to thrive and showcase our talents and our commitments to the arts.
Tuesday night, our PTSA recognized our student service award winners and hosted a delightful end of the year celebration filled with tributes, retirements, and reflection. Thank you to all of our parents for your continued support and collaboration.
Thursday afternoon, we said goodbye to some of our own Lions who have dedicated their careers to teaching and Fairfax high School. We thank them for their commitment, dedication, and excellence.
Friday, we sign off. Classrooms are packed. The lights are dimming. The sounds of summer are settling in. This is not goodbye, simply SEE YOU SOON!
Every Student, Every Strength, Every Day here at Fairfax High.
Yours in partnership,
 David Greene named Yearbook Adviser of the Month for May 2023
Congrats to David Greene, for being identified as Yearbook Adviser of the Month for the DMV Herff Jones Yearbook Office for May 2023!
Before the 2022 school year ended, Mr. Greene hit the ground running by joining the previous adviser at distribution. He took his 2023 editorial staff to yearbook camp in July 2023. They put plans in place and focused on improving their theme, design and overall coverage of students in this year's book. Not only did they succeed in meeting their goals, they went above and beyond in improving the yearbook.
In just one year, Mr. Greene has grown and improved the yearbook program successfully. The classroom culture he creates for his yearbook staff encourages the students to work hard and enjoy the yearbook process. He empowers his student leaders and coaches them for success. Fairfax High School is lucky to have Mr. Greene as a teacher and a yearbook adviser. Congratulations!
Rotary Club Scholarship Winners
We are so thankful to the Fairfax Rotary Club for their generosity in awarding scholarships every year to Fairfax HS students. This year’s winners included: Mikayla Vargas, Alex Lopez, and Juliette Al-Naji. Grace Bowersox was the recipient of the Paul J. Brown Community Service Award. Well done, Lions, congratulations!
M2 Solutions First Scholarship Winner
Manuel "Manny" Mulero, right, CEO of local technology firm, M2 Solutions, offered a new scholarship this year to a Fairfax HS senior with plans to pursue a career in the STEM field. The first M2 Solutions Scholarship was awarded to José Morales Sosa, left. Thank you, Manny, for your commitment to developing local youth through this scholarship program. Congratulations, José!
Congrats to our Cappie Winners
Congrats to the FX Players Marketing & Publicity Team for winning a Cappie Award at the annual awards show earlier this week. The team consists of Victoria Collins-Jost, Sydney Grossbard, Caroline Vigna, and Kaylee Williams.
Congrats to our other behind-the-scenes students on all their hard work for putting on a great production!
Stage managers: Daniel Todd, Ariana Adams, and Veera Pala
On Lights: Taehyun Lee, Johanna Carroll, and John Mark Perry. These students are up for Cappie Awards tonight, and I’ll let you know if they win.
On Costumes: Gaby Adumua and Evelyn Ma recently won the technical theatre award for best costumes in the Brandon Victor Dixon Awards.
On Sound: Libby Hansen and Henna Pothuraju
On Run Crew: Tim Farmer and Riley Vandell lead the team.
On Set Construction: Grayson Collins, Jackson Ducharme.
Orchestra: Student Directed by Jake Bae
Choreography: Logan Baker, Victoria Collins-Jost
Congrats to all our students on a great year!
🗓️ Calendar Reminder: Juneteenth
Monday, June 19, is a holiday for FCPS employees. Schools and offices will be closed.
Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 that word of the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of the Civil War finally reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, effectively marking the end of slavery in the United States. Learn more about Juneteenth.
Last Day of School/First Day of School
The last day of the 2022-23 school year is Friday, June 16. Students will be dismissed early. The first day of the 2023-24 school year will be Monday, August 21. See the school year calendar.
Summer Office Hours
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Starting Thursday, June 22, summer hours for the Main Office will be Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm. Registrations are by appointment only by calling 703-219-2202. Have a great summer! |
Check the Lost & Found
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The Lost & Found will be cleared out in July. If you think you may have lost something, you are welcome to come by during summer office hours to check. Otherwise, all items left behind will be donated. Questions, call the main office at 703-219-2200. |
Important Summer Info from Student Services
- If you missed your Final Exam, students can take these exams on JULY 12 or JULY 26 between 9:00-1:00. Please check in at the main office.
- Those students who failed a course during the 2022-23 school year and would like to retake it in summer school can sign up for Credit Recovery at the link below. The deadline for Credit Recovery registration is Monday, June 26th. Fairfax HS students attending Credit Recovery will be at Oakton HS this summer. https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning/summer-learning-credit-recovery-academy
- Registration has closed for online summer school and self-directed Economics and Personal Finance.
- All schedule change requests for the 2023-24 school year must be made by TODAY, June 16th. After this date, we will only be making changes for schedule errors. If a student passes a course in summer we will make changes once the final grades are received.
SOL Scores Posted in SIS ParentVUE
Families can see current and historical Standards of Learning (SOL) reports in the SIS ParentVUE Documents section. Log into your ParentVUE account to access the following reports, which should be available by the end of this week:
Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Support Your Child’s Success
If you do not already have a SIS ParentVUE account, sign up now to monitor and support your child’s academic success. Through ParentVUE, you are able to view your student’s attendance, grades, and assignments at any time. You can also access special reports for your student such as progress reports and assessment score reports.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
Testing Accommodations
Information for students planning to take PSAT, SAT, or AP exam with accommodations
Students planning to take the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT10, SAT, or Advanced Placement exams with accommodations (students with IEP or 504 plan) must have accommodations approved by College Board Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). The approval process can take up to 7-weeks. Please check the college board website for more information about accommodations (www.collegeboard.org). Also, check the upcoming changes to SAT exam digital formatting. Please contact the CollegeBoard representative for more information.
The accommodation request can be submitted on the website or with the school SSD coordinator. The school SSD coordinator is Ms. Milan Sikand (msikand@fcps.edu). It is important to follow the registration and accommodation request deadlines provided on the college board website. Please email Ms. Sikand the following documents to start the request for accommodation:
Do You Have a Student Entering 7th or 12th Grade this Fall?
Immunizations are required for all students entering seventh and 12th grades. Visit this Immunization webpage to learn about the required vaccines.
Caregivers should ask their private healthcare provider or the health department to review their student's immunization record to ensure that their student has received these required immunizations. It is important to schedule immunizations early in the summer, as seventh grade students cannot begin school in August without documentation of the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines, and 12th grade students cannot begin school in August without documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine.
Get more information on all student immunization requirements.
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
📝 Tutor.com — Online Tutoring Services During the Summer
FCPS students will continue to have unlimited access to 24/7, on-demand, online tutoring support services through Tutor.com during the summer. Students are able to use Tutor.com to review and/or practice in subject areas of interest or need. Students may also choose to access other tools and services such as practice quizzes in a variety of subject areas as well as self-paced study courses for SAT/ACT preparation.
Details about how students can access Tutor.com via archived courses in Schoology are provided in the Tutor.com Summer Access webpage.
🧠 Mental Wellness Summer Supports
The FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual mental wellness consultations from June 26 to August 4. Any FCPS parent or secondary student can schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker by phone or videoconference. Consultations will be offered in two ways:
- Directly to parents of students in any grade level. This consultation provides an opportunity for parents to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, and academic success. Information about community resources will also be provided.
- Directly to students in middle or high school. This consultation provides an opportunity for middle and high school students to receive guidance and support for concerns related to anxiety, mood, behavior, peer or family interactions, or school transitions and changes. Strategies and tools can also be provided to address academic challenges such as organization and time management.
All parents and secondary students are encouraged to take advantage of this service. Consultations can be requested online or by calling 703-503-2520 and leaving a message.
💻 Hazel Health: Virtual Therapy Services for High School Students
Teletherapy services will continue to be available for all FCPS high school students at no cost this summer. Sessions can be scheduled Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hazel’s highly-qualified therapists specialize in speaking “teen.”
Caregivers must first opt in their students to access Hazel Health. Then, a caregiver or school counselor, social worker, or psychologist can refer the student to Hazel for services. Learn more on the FCPS teletherapy webpage.
Student Representative Elected to School Board
Rida Karim, a sophomore at Woodson High School, has been elected by the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council to serve a one-year term as student representative to the Fairfax County School Board, beginning July 1.
Rida has three main focuses as student representative: ensuring equity in education, empowering students to recognize their self-worth, and making learning enjoyable for students so they can understand the significance of their education. Read more about Rida.
💻 Digital PSAT Replaces Paper in 2023-24
This October, the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) will be administered in Fairfax County in a digital format. Some testing accommodations are administered differently for digital tests than for paper/pencil tests. See information about accommodations for students with disabilities.
PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day
The district will offer access to the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day for rising 10th through 12th grade students at no cost to families. Exams will be held at each high school on Wednesday, October 11.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and English Learners
Because these exams are operated by the College Board, students do not automatically receive testing accommodations or supports. If you have a student with disabilities entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade; or have an English Learner (EL) student entering 12th grade; please review the accommodations request process and/or EL support request process and return forms to the high school by Tuesday, August 8.
Find out more about SAT assessments and PSAT assessments.
Connect with us throughout the year:
Fairfax HS PTSA
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Happy Summer!
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Thank you to our teachers and staff for a wonderful school year and to all the families who volunteered. Enjoy your summer and look for a welcome back note from our new board in the fall! |
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