Dear Fairhill Families:
Our staff and students are off to the races! Our sixth graders are already learning about ratios, our kindergarteners are learning how to read with a friend, and our musicians are learning to sing. It’s amazing how quickly students are able to master routines and jump into the school year.
Tomorrow, (Wednesday) our PTA is hosting Popsicles on the Playground after school at 5:30 P.M. This event is open for all pre-k through sixth students and will be a great opportunity to socialize with other families, meet Fairhill administrators, and most importantly, connect with the Fairhill PTA. We hope to see you there.
As the year starts to take off, we again want to thank you for your support, partnership, and engagement with your child's education. Fairhill is an amazing school because of the community in which it serves. Please remember to reach out to share a concern, suggestion, or a highlight of your experience as a family.
See you tomorrow,
Ted & Courtney
Attendance Policies for Fairhill
Please read the following document carefully and click here for more information. Click here for the Spanish flyers.
 Please click here for more information.
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FCPS Opt-Out Forms
In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available—a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level. Please click here to view the opt-outs.
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Birthday Treat Policy at Fairhill
On students’ birthdays, they will get to choose from a menu of special “events” for their class. They can also stop by the Office to get a birthday ribbon and pencil. Some ideas that may come from your students' teacher are below and will likely be updated as the year goes on. This will allow for ALL children to have special birthday celebrations and there will be no worries about food allergies, too much sugar, etc.. Thank you for supporting this new idea by helping your child decide which option they will choose. Please do not send in food or toys for your child’s birthday. Thank you!
- Stuffed Animal Day- all students are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal
- Pajama Day- everyone has the option to wear their PJ’s
- Extra Recess- class gets a few minutes of extra recess time
- Free Tech Time- a few minutes for free choice (vetted and approved sites of course) tech time
- Favorite Story Day- birthday child gets to choose the read aloud book for the class
- Lunch Bunch with teacher or staff member
- Special Show and Tell
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Calling Students in Grades 3 through 6!
FAIRHILL FLYERS IS BACK FOR The 14th SEASON
Come join the fitness fun.
 What: A running club for Fairhill Students, grades 3-6;
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:10pm -5:00pm
Where: Fairhill Gym/Field
Dates: Sept 12th-Nov. 2nd Tuesdays and Thursdays.
We are working to participate in the PUMPKIN PIE RUN on Nov. 4th. Practice is optional, just come when you can. No transportation is provided, so please arrange to pick up your child by 5pm on practice days.
Please contact Mr. Peevy for any questions. pepeevy@fcps.edu
Click here to access the sign up sheet.
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Positivity Project - Weekly Character Strength: Curiosity
WHAT DOES Curiosity MEAN? You like to explore and discover new things. You ask lots of questions because you want to learn more about anything and everything.
Click here for the full explanation of Curiosity and what it means in terms of P2 in the classroom.
We will continue to be a Positivity Project Partner School. Click here for Spanish. Learn more about it here.
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Save The Dates:
- PTA Sponsored Enrichment Clubs open for registration - August 22, 2023
- PTA Popsicles on the Playground- August 30, 2023 5:30 PM
- PTA Meet & Greet - September 7, 2023 5:30 PM, followed by PTA Meeting 6:30 PM
- Fairhill Flyers, Grades 3 to 6 - Begins September 12, 2023
- Back to School Night - September 14, 2023 5:30 PM
- PTA Fun Run- September 29, 2023 (more info coming)
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Learn more about the PTA
Our first PTA meeting will take place on Thursday, September 7th. We invite you to join us at 5:30pm for light refreshments and social time to chat with fellow parents and Fairhill staff. The meeting will start promptly at 6:30pm. Childcare will be provided for school age children.
Please click here to become a PTA member.
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Fall 2023 Enrichment Programs Registration is Open!
Add more fun to your student’s day at Fairhill with one of these classes! All registrations end on September 22, 2023.
Please click here for information on each PTA Morning and Afternoon offering. Sign up soon before all of the programs are full!
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Books and Bundts from Vienna Nothing bundt Cakes
Join the "Books and Bundts" Program for a FREE Bundt cake each month from Nothing bundt Cakes in Vienna. Click here for more information. Click here for your students' Reading Tracker.
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 Calling All CUB Scouts!
Cub Scout Pack 656 has been providing activities for children in the Fairhill and surrounding communities for over 35 years. Pack 656 is a diverse and family-oriented group. We stand at the ready to welcome new members.
Cub Scouts is for children in kindergarten through the fifth grade. Scouting provides the opportunity to have fun while building our community and developing new skills.
Our first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 13th at 6:30 P.M. in the Fairhill cafeteria. Pack meetings are typically held on Wednesday evenings at Fairhill. If your child is interesting learning more about scouting, please email cubscouts.pack656@gmail.com or visit scouting.org.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Calendar:
Saturday, October, 21 - Pack 656 Fall camp out at Burke Lake Park.
Important Contact Information
Fairhill Phone Numbers:
• Health Room 703-208-8110
• Cafeteria 703-208-8121
Administration e-mail addresses:
• Principal, Ted Cooper: egcooper@fcps.edu
• Assistant Principal, Courtney Korb: cbkorb@fcps.edu
For a translated version of this newsletter, please click HERE. Next click on the language icon in the upper left corner to choose your preferred language. Para obtener una versión traducida de este mensaje, haga clic AQUÍ. Luego, haga clic en el icono IDIOMA en la esquina superior izquierda para elegir su idioma preferido.
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