Federal Impact Aid Survey

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is eligible for federal Impact Aid grants.

Impact Aid grants are critical to ensuring that all children in FCPS receive an excellent education. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $3,000,000 in Impact Aid funds.

Printed copies of the Impact Aid Forms will be sent home today to all parents that did not complete the survey online through Parent Vue.  Please fill out the printed survey for each student in your household and return to your teacher tomorrow. 

Thank you for participating in this crucial survey to receive grants that benefit the learning of your student/s in FCPS. 

Feel free to contact Anne Kane, our Office Assistant at (703) 208-8100 with any questions. 

FCPS staff will process the information with the utmost confidentiality.   

Too much candy in your house?

Every October, our oldest Tigers promote on the school news the idea of philanthropy – sharing your time, talent, or treasure with others.  Students are invited to share some of their treasure (leftover or extra Halloween candy) with Second Story (a refuge for homeless teens), the Children’s Hospital and military troops overseas (Operation Gratitude).  Last year, Fairhill students collected 316 pounds of candy to share!  We hope to do the same this year, so please encourage your Tigers to send in any candy they would like to share November 1^st –  3rd. Thank you for helping us show that #OtherPeopleMatter!

 If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Swanson.

13th ANNUAL FAIRHILL PUMPKIN PIE RUN and TREE PLANTING EVENT

The Pumpkin Pie Run is back!

Mark your calendar for Nov. 4^th at 9am. There will be a 3k run open to all 3rd - 6th graders, a 1k run open to all 1st - 6th  graders, and a 600 yard fun run open to kinders only. Parents are welcome to run with their students.  Don’t miss this GREAT FAIRHILL event! Click here to access the registration form. 

If you have questions, please contact Mr. Peevy pepeevy@fcps.edu

 Happening simultaneously to the Fairhill Pumpkin Pie Run will be our tree planting event! Both events start at 9:00 (and yes, you can take part in both)!

 See you on Saturday, November 4^th.

Save The Dates:

• November is Native American Heritage Month
• All Saints Day - November 1 and 2
• End of First Quarter - November 3, 2023, 2 Hour Early Student Release
• Pumpkin Pie Run/Tree Planting Event - Saturday, November 4, 2023, 9:00 AM
• Daylight Saving Time Ends - Sunday, November 5 at 2 AM
• FLE Parent Information Virtual Session - Monday, November 6, 9:00 AM
• Student Holidays - November 6 and 7, 2023 - End of Quarter School Planning Day and Teacher Work Day
• Fall Retake Picture Day - November 8, 2023
• PTA Meet and Greet - Thursday, November 9, 2023, 5:30 PM in the Library followed by the PTA meeting at 6:30 PM
• Veterans Day Breakfast at Fairhill - Friday, November 10, 2023, 8:30 to 9:00 AM
• Thanksgiving Lunch at Fairhill - The whole family is invited! Wednesday, November 15, 2023.  
• PTA Dinner Night Out - November 15, RASA
• Thanksgiving Holiday, No School - Wednesday, November 22 to Friday, November 24, 2023 

FCPS Guidelines for Cell Phone Usage at School

Per Student Rights and Responsibilties for 2023-2024, on page 15 it says:

Elementary school Kindergarten-sixth grade (including sixth grade at middle schools)

Phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g., smart watch) may be worn; however, phone features (e.g., texting, Internet, calls, etc.) are to be off when phone use is prohibited. Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency. Teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool, however one-to-one FCPS devices should meet most needs. Cell phones maybe used on campus only before and after school.

Click here to access a copy of the SR&R.