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Upcoming Events
July 31: Fall Sports Tryouts
August 8-10: Rising Lions Assemble Orientation,9a-12p
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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 Employees from Providence ES, Katherine Johnson MS, and Fairfax HS participated in the Fairfax City Independence Day Parade, representing our fabulous Fairfax City Schools!
July 7, 2023
Happy Fairfax Friday!
I hope that everyone was able to enjoy a FAIRFAX FABULOUS 4th of JULY! It was delightful to see so many students at the fireworks show and the holiday parade. Our amazing MARCHING LIONS were ROARing down the street to kick off the celebration. We also spotted our new Student Member of the Board, Kathleen Murray riding in style and spreading PAWSOME VIBES as she represented FHS and the city. We also celebrated our staff heroes during the parade. These school personnel work tirelessly to advocate for our students and staff EVERYDAY, Congratulations, Ginny Cate and Loan Huynh.
Please check our activities calendar to ensure you don't miss summer workouts or tryouts for any sport or activity that may peak your interests this year. We also have some exciting activities planned for our "SO FRESH" incoming 9th graders, please plan to attend our comeback activities, events, and orientation.
WE CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU SOON! (43 DAYS TO BE EXACT)!
Summer is a great time to RELAX, REFRESH, READ, and GET READY TO ROAR!
Yours in partnership,
Jenny Payne, Director of Student Services
Mrs. Payne is moving into her 2nd year as the Director of Student Services (DSS), having previously been a school counselor for 14 years at FHS. In her role as DSS, Mrs. Payne oversees the counselors, clinicians, college and career center specialist, registrar, assessment coach, and family liaisons. Throughout the year she oversees programming to meet the social and emotional, academic and post-secondary needs of our student body. She is currently spending the summer building the master schedule for the upcoming school year.
City School Board Student Rep, Kathleen Murray
Fairfax City School Board Chair, Carolyn Pitches, and new School Board Student Rep, Kathleen Murray, participate in the annual Independence Day Parade.
Summer Office Hours
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The summer hours for the Main Office will be Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm. Registrations are by appointment only by calling 703-219-2202. For building use, please call the Community Activities Office at 703-219-2203.
Have a great summer!
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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. |
Summer Resource Hub
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Looking for opportunities over the summer to prepare for next year’s courses? Please check out the Summer 2023 Resource Hub which currently has resources for World Language courses. We hope to continue to add more resources over the summer. There are NO required summer assignments for students. |
Free Summer Meals
Hunger doesn’t take a vacation and neither do we! The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will be hosting the Summer 2023 Summer Meal Service at schools throughout FCPS. FNS will offer no-cost breakfast and lunch to all children 18 years of age and younger. There is no registration involved and everyone is welcome!
Check out the school sites, dates, and times
Teen Chopped Challenge!
Create your own unique recipe for FCPL's Teen Chopped Challenge! Use three mystery ingredients to make something fun and delicious. A limited quantity of ingredient kits will be available at select library branches. These are first come, first served. This competition is for ages 12-18. Learn more here about the contest and register for free cooking basic workshops.
Teen Chopped Challenge Recipe Card: Unable to pick up a kit? You can still participate in the Teen Chopped Challenge! Download this recipe card for a list of mystery ingredients and submission instructions. This year's mystery ingredients are: one can of black beans, one box of Jiffy corn muffin mix and one packet of Swiss Miss dark chocolate hot cocoa mix.
Recipes due August 18.
Low-Cost Internet for Free and Reduced-Price Eligible Students
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to lower internet costs for families with children who have been eligible for free or reduced-price meals within the last 12 months. A qualifying household will receive $30 per month toward internet services and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet. Check your eligibility and register at AffordableConnectivity.gov or or by calling 877-384-2575.
Students Rights & Responsibilities Adopted
The School Board approved changes to the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. FCPS’ SR&R document, Regulation 2601, explains expectations for student behavior, parent/guardian engagement, and adult responses. With a focus on promoting positive, prosocial behavior, the SR&R enhances school safety and creates an equitable, supportive school environment. Read more about the changes to the SR&R
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.
Class of 2027 ~ Rising Lions Assemble, Aug 10
Join us for our 5th annual freshmen orientation for games, snacks, new friends, Fairfax Spirit wear, a tour of the school, and more! Upperclassmen, teachers, counselors and administrators will answer your questions and help you to prepare for a great 2023-2024 school year! Sign up on MySchoolBucks. Follow @ffxleadership on Instagram.
AUGUST 8-10, 2023
9:00-12:00
Registration through MySchoolBucks will be open July 5 – August 4 (space is limited) and cost $25. Scholarships are available for students with free and reduced lunch.
Snacks and transportation will be provided.
New Student Orientation and
Fear the Roar Open House JAM, Aug 17
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Mark your calendars for the New Student Orientation and Fear the Roar Open House Jam on August 17. All rising 9th and other students new to Fairfax HS are invited to join us for the New Student Orientation for both students and families, from 9-11am on August 17, to learn more about our amazing school and how to prepare for the start of the year. Following the Orientation we will be having an Open house for all families later that afternoon on August 17. More info to come next month!
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📝 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.
Makerspace Wish List Items
We are building a new Makerspace in the library for students and staff to use, but we need your help! Please see our wish list to help out our Lions:
https://linktr.ee/fairfaxhslibrary
And follow us on Instagram to learn about our First Page Fridays, and all things Library! Thank you for your support!
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