 Samantha Goldstein- Principal Meghan Ehrman- Assistant Principal
sngoldstein@fcps.edu mrehrman@fcps.edu
Upcoming Events
August 30: (5:30-6:00, 6:15-6:45) Back to School Night
September 1st&4th: No School (Labor Day)
September 7- 9:15-Parent Coffee with Principal Goldstein
September 15 Fall Picture Day
September 25: No School for Students
Dear Fairview Families,
Wow! We have just concluded an absolutely incredible first week of the school year! The halls in our school have been buzzing with enthusiasm, positivity, and an undeniable sense of excitement.
As we move forward into the upcoming weeks, our teachers will continue to teach and model school and classroom expectations as well as dive into their first units of study. These lessons will lay the foundation for a structured and supportive learning environment, ensuring that every student feels valued.
Thank you for entrusting us with your children's education. We look forward to a year filled with exciting opportunities, growth, and achievements!
I hope to see many of you at our Back to School Night event this week.
All the best,
Samantha Goldstein
Principal
Fairview Elementary
Parents/Guardians:
Please join us for a casual coffee chat with Principal Goldstein! We value your input and would love to discuss your thoughts on enhancing our school community. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your ideas, ask questions, and connect with fellow parents. Let's come together over coffee to foster a strong partnership in nurturing our students' success. Date, time, and location details are provided below. We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: September 7
Time: 9:15-10:00
Location: Sign in at the office and join us in the POD
Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/mpjo5ytHb5zW9LbJ7
Kate is a military spouse, originally from Greenfield, MA, now a resident of Burke. She has three boys ages 13, 11, and 9. In her free time, Kate enjoys downhill skiing, golf, tennis, and spending time with my family.
Kate's role as a liaison among families, community, and school staff; facilitates communications and provides FCPS information and resources to families; encourages family engagement in children’s education and connects families to what their children are learning; builds relationships with and among families, staff members, and community members; promotes understanding of families’ cultural diversity; provides information about and connects families to human services; and ensures families feel welcome, trusted and valued by the school. Kate will be at our back to school night and hosting our first Principal's coffee. She excited to meet the Fairview community.
Kate can be reached at KMKettner@fcps.edu
We are excited to welcome our parents/guardians to our first in-person Back to School night in quite some time! Please note that this event is designed for adults, enabling you to focus entirely on the information provided. Children are welcome to attend with their parent/guardian as well.
 Back to School Night for Parents/Guardians
August 30, 2023
Session 1: 5:30-6:00
6:00 - 6:15pm, Spanish Language Session, general school information presented in Spanish. In the Pod (big open area near the front main office). Sesión de idioma español, información general de la escuela presentada en español. En el Pod (gran área abierta cerca de la oficina principal).
Session 2: 6:15-6:45 Session two will be a repeat of the first session for families who have more than one child.
During this event you will have an opportunity to do the following:
- Meet the teacher
- Learn about curriculum
- Learn about classroom routines and expectations
- Sign up for conferences/volunteer opportunities
Make sure to stop by the POD for information from the PTA, meet our Family Liaison, and get information about Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops at Fairview.
*Parents/Guardians who are unable to attend either session will receive a copy of the teacher's presentation. Our staff are happy to answer any questions you might have!
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Smart Watches/GPS Enabled Devices
Principal's approval is required for the use of smart watches or GPS enabled devices in school. Please review and sign this form and return it to to the school if your student is using one of these devices.
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Picture Day: September 15th. |
Thank you to all of our Fairview Families. We were successfully able to dismiss 760 students in an orderly, safe manner as we returned to school.
Dismissal Changes
We use PickUp Patrol Dismissal System to help manage dismissal time and for parents to communicate changes to their student’s regular dismissal plans. We will dismiss your child based on the dismissal information in PickUp Patrol. Changes can be entered from a smartphone or computer in advance and at any time up until 3:15pm on the day of the change.
After 3:15pm, changes will not be accepted except in the case of an emergency. The end of the school day is a busy time. To ensure the safety of all students, please plan accordingly and limit these exceptions to emergencies only.
Thank you!
The PTA has many exciting things we want to accomplish this year but we need the help of our school families to make it happen! If you are interested in running a committee, help plan family fun events, spoiling our amazing teachers and staff, or assisting the PTA in any way, take a look at our Sign-up Genius! We look forward to working with you!'
 The Robinson Band and strings came to visit on Thursday!
 We are so excited to welcome everyone back!
 Ms. Coulter is excited to start her 8th year of teaching!
 
 
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. In late June, the School Board approved changes to the SR&R for the 2023-24 school year. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 29.
Some FCPS-approved digital resources require parent consent before they can be used by students. Find the list of resources which require consent on the Parent Consent webpage. This page also includes directions for providing permission.
Each digital resource used in FCPS has had an instructional and technical review. Information about the educational technology tools approved for use within FCPS can be found in the online Digital Ecosystem Library.
Parents can find more information about FCPS-approved digital resources on the Digital Resources in FCPS webpage.
- 🔍 Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity
FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.
Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.
Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
Safety Drills During the School Year
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.
☎️ Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
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Transportation Patience and Safety
Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses.
If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at Contact the Transportation Office at 703-249-7000 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.
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If you are a new Fairview family, or did not purchase a school supply kit at the end of last year, please find the list for your student's grade on our website. We do also kindly ask that every student bring in a container of disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer. School Supply List
Update Contact Information to Receive Messages From FCPS
Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from FCPS and our school by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. Make sure you complete the Emergency Care Form for your child every year and update when necessary.
To update your contact information in ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then select the “Online Verification/Update” form in the drop down menu. Click “Begin Packet.”
Parents who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account may still communicate updates via the normal paper process. They may also print and complete a blank Emergency Care Information Form with updates and submit it to the front office.
Preparing for and Paying for Meals at School
Parents/caregivers need to provide their students with money to purchase meals at school, send them with a packed lunch, or apply (and be approved) for free and reduced-price meals benefits. School breakfast for students costs $1.75. Lunch is $3.25 for elementary students and $3.50 for middle, secondary, and high school students.
Paying With MySchoolBucks
The best way to purchase meals (and keep food lines moving!) is to use MySchoolBucks. Set up your student’s MySchoolBucks account today. Our front office staff can help with any questions.
MySchoolBucks accounts can be set up to add money to the account automatically, as needed. Families with multiple children can use the same MySchoolBucks account. Visit FCPS’ Food and Nutrition webpage for more information.
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.
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🍎 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.
Free Resources for Families
Did you know that caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities?
Learn more about FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC).
Workshops for Families
The Family Resource Center is already scheduling a helpful series of webinars for the 2023-24 school year. Save the date for the following discussions in September. See the full list of workshops. Click on the title to register for each event:
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New School Year, New Strategies: How to Plan, Persist, and Achieve Academic Success This Year, on Friday, September 8, 10-11:30 a.m.
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Meet the Author Series: The Self-Driven Child by Dr. William Stixrud, Friday, September 15, 10-11:15 a.m.
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Characteristics and Needs of Twice-Exceptional (2e) Learners, on Tuesday, September 19, 10-11:30 a.m.
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Who's the Boss? 5 Ways for Families to Help Kids with Big Emotions, Friday September 29, 10-11:30 a.m.
Be the first to learn about new workshops by signing up for the FRC newsletter.
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