 Samantha Goldstein- Principal Meghan Ehrman- Assistant Principal
sngoldstein@fcps.edu mrehrman@fcps.edu
Welcome to the 2023-2024 School Year
Upcoming Fairview Events
August 17: Pickup Patrol Registration Email-Action Required
August 18: (10:30-11:30) Open House
August 21: First day of School- doors open at 8:55
August 30: (5:30-6:00, 6:15-6:45) Back to School Night
September 1st&4th: No School (Labor Day)
Dear Fairview Families,
We are excited to open our school doors tomorrow to welcome you to the 2023-2024 school year! We look forward to seeing returning and new faces and sharing all of the exciting things we have in store for the new school year. Below we are sharing some important back to school information and look forward to the adventure that awaits!
Samantha Goldstein
Principal
Fairview Elementary
 Open House
August 18-10:30-11:30
Come and meet your teacher, meet your classmates, and drop off your school supplies.
Doors will open at 10:30
11:30-All families are invited for Popsicles on the Playground
* We are trying something new with our parking lot for this event. There will be over 100 parking spots on the property as well as on Ox road and Burke Centre Parkway.
This is the most important information in our Newsletter today.
School Day Schedule
Monday, AUGUST 21, is the first day of school. The doors open at 8:55 AM for students to enter the building. The school day begins at 9:10 AM when students are expected to be in their classrooms, seated and ready. Daily announcements and instruction will begin promptly at 9:10 AM. Student dismissal begins at 3:55 PM when students begin to move to their dismissal location.
- Students should not arrive to school prior to 8:55 AM
- Families are invited to walk their children to class on the first day of school.
- Students who enter the building on or after 9:10 AM are considered tardy and must be walked in by an adult and signed in. We ask that all students able to ride the bus or walk to school do so to avoid a back-up in the Kiss-and-Ride loop.
 Getting to and From School
Starting this school year, we will be using a system called PickUp Patrol to help us track dismissals. PickUp Patrol (PUP) will save us a great deal of time here in the office, reduce classroom interruptions and provide you with a convenient way to make changes to your child’s dismissal plans.
Most importantly, it will help us ensure that our students are safely dismissed to their correct after-school destinations.
Use the PickUp Patrol app for:
DISMISSAL CHANGES: Submit changes to your child’s regular dismissal plans.
For example:
- Your child normally rides the bus but is getting picked up today.
- Your child is staying after for an activity.
How it works:
Your child's regular dismissal plan is entered into the system. This is called their Default Plan. Whenever you have a change to the Default Plan, you’ll submit it through the PickUp Patrol app. When the change is submitted, the school will be notified, and your child’s teacher will relay the change to them.
Getting started:
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REGISTER: Today, August 17th, you should have received a registration email with a link to set up your account.
- The web app is free to parents, and you can use it from your smartphone or computer.
- For easy access, follow the instructions for how to add it to your phone’s home screen (PUP is not accessed through the app stores).
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ENTER DEFAULT PLANS: Once you register, log into your PickUp Patrol account by Sunday, August 20th, to confirm your child’s default dismissal plan. It’s important that you complete this step so that we can accurately dismiss your child.
Notes, emails or phone calls will be accepted for changes for the next few weeks, but starting August 31, all changes should be submitted through PickUp Patrol.
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Busses – Your ParentVUE account will show your child’s bus route number, the stop location, and estimated pick-up and drop-off times. With your ParentVUE account, you can activate the Here Comes the Bus app for tracking your child’s bus. You will need the FCPS school district code of 28982.
You should arrive at your bus stop ten minutes before your scheduled pick-up time since schedules may vary slightly from day-to-day.
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Kiss and Ride – This year we are using name tags for Kiss and Ride which can be picked up in homeroom classes. When using Kiss & Ride, you must enter from Burke Centre Parkway and use Door 2.
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Walkers – Walkers enter at the playground, Door 5. All kindergarten students must be met at the door by the parent/guardian.
Breakfast and Lunch
Menus are located on our school website. These menus, as well as information about prices, funding your child’s lunch account and the online application for free or reduced-price meals can also be found here.
School Supplies
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A list of recommended supplies is available on our school website. The School Supply Kits ordered through the PTA have arrived and will be available in your child’s classroom. |
Required School Forms
These forms must be updated each year and will be provided in your child’s Back-To-School packet / white Wednesday Folder. You can also update some of the information digitally through these links.
Emergency Care Information - Update emergency phone numbers and names through weCare. The weCare @ school link is available in SIS ParentVUE on the FCPS Links button.
Address changes may only be made by the school office. If your address has changed, please submit new proof of residency and fill out a new registration form for each child.
Health Information Form – This form must be updated and submitted each school year.
Digital Resources - Parent Consent Form - Every student must have a Digital Resources Consent Form completed. Fairview uses a variety of digital tools for learning. You may look through the list before signing the form.
Student Work Consent Form - Consent form for the use of student schoolwork on the FES or FCPS websites and within social media.
Student Rights and Responsibilities - Parent Signature Sheet . You can access the 2023-2024 document with this link: Student Rights and Responsibilities. Please sign the Parent Signature Sheet and return it to your student’s teacher before September 30.
Opt-Out Forms: Please look in your child’s first day folder for opt-out forms and return them to your child’s teacher.
Back to School Night
Your child’s teacher will be hosting back to school night sessions on Wednesday, August 30. Multiple sessions (identical content) are offered for families with more than one child. You may choose which session(s) you would like to attend.
Session 1 – 5:30 – 6:00 PM
Session 2 – 6:15 – 6:45 PM
Immunizations/Physical Requirements
Students with missing immunization requirements or school entrance health physicals must submit those requirements before the first day of school. Parents of students who do not meet these requirements will be called to bring their student home on the first day of school, and enrollment cannot continue until the requirements are met. Click here for more information regarding hours/locations of the Health Department offices offering immunizations for school entry.
Helping Prepare Young Children for School
Families play an important role in helping children prepare for kindergarten and having a successful school year. Visit these pages to learn how to actively support your kindergartener:
It’s Not Too Late to Register for Kindergarten!
If your child will be five years old by September 30 and has not been registered for kindergarten yet, check out this easy-to-follow five step process.
Please contact Sarah Fuller, Registrar, at 703-503-3703 for additional information.
Support Your Child’s Success
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE by using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
text. Contact Sarah Fuller, SLFuller@fcps.edu, for an activation code.
🍎 Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications Available
According to the Centers for Disease Control, eating breakfast at school is associated with better attendance rates, fewer missed school days, and better test scores. Students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals receive breakfast and lunch at school at no cost.
Families in FCPS that are earning less than 185% of the poverty level can receive meals for their students at no cost. Families should complete the application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits.
Apply on the Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage.
Summer Meal Service Continues Through August 11
Summer meals will continue to be available at select locations through Friday, August 11. Visit the Summer Meals webpage for more information on locations, dates, and times.
Fairview on Social Media
Want to see MORE pictures of what's going on at Fairview? Follow us on Facebook at @FairviewESfcps, and Twitter @fairviewesfcps
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