 Samantha Goldstein- Principal Meghan Ehrman- Assistant Principal
sngoldstein@fcps.edu mrehrman@fcps.edu
Upcoming Events
November 22 - 24: No School, Thanksgiving Break- Office Closed
Dec. 19 - Jan. 1: No School, Winter Break- Office Closed
Dear Fairview Families,
I hope you are enjoying this beautiful weekend! We had a very successful Thanksgiving luncheon with over 450 parents/guardians/grandparents in attendance. Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's educational experience!
We ended our week with an assembly to hear the amazing Fairview Chorus sing. We truly have the most talented students led by Mrs. Junttila and Mrs. Schermer.
Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate!
Sincerely,
Samantha Goldstein
Principal
Fairview Elementary
 Our lost and found is very full! Do you recognize any of these items? We have wonderful PTA volunteers who tag and hang these items up. Please remind your child to stop by the lost and found on their way to lunch! After a period of time, these items are dontated.
 A great night had by all! Well done, students!
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January 4th at 9:15 in the POD!
We hope to see you there!
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Full-Time AAP Referral Window Reminder for Parents
Parents/guardians who would like their student to be considered for full-time Advanced Academic services may submit the Full-Time Referral Form to the local school Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) or principal no later than December 15, 2023. No late forms will be accepted.
Deadline Date
Friday, December 1, 2023
Students in grade 3-6 will be participating in the winter Virginia Growth Assessment for Reading and Math according to the following schedule:
Tuesday, December 5th - 5th and 6th grade Reading VGA
Wednesday, December 6th - 3rd and 4th grade Reading VGA
Tuesday, December 12th - 3rd and 4th grade Math VGA
Wednesday, December 13th - 5th and 6th grade Math VGA
 STEM Kits are $99 and include all the materials for 5 projects. To order click here.
Workshop Series Brings Loving Solutions to Challenging Behaviors
Are you tired of arguing with your children? Would you like to improve communication and create a space of harmony at home? If so, you need some Loving Solutions!
Join us on Wednesday, December 6th at 5 p.m. in the Terra Centre Cafeteria to learn more about this exciting 10-week, mostly virtual, family workshop coming to the Robinson pyramid this winter. It’s designed especially for families with strong-willed 5- to 10-year-olds, and, as parents know, this age can be challenging! The creators of Loving Solutions call the program’s workbook “The Manual the Hospital Forgot to Give You,” and it’s packed with effective strategies and tools to support parenting in a positive and loving way.
We hope to see you on December 6th!
FCPS will adopt new Elementary School Language Arts Basal Instructional Resources for the 2024-25 school year. Public review of the recommended materials is part of the process for selecting new resources.
You may access the resources in person and online from Wednesday, November 15, until Friday, December 15, at noon. Digital materials for public review and comment will be available on the Elementary Language Arts Basal Resource Review webpage. Those reviewing instructional materials may complete an electronic comment sheet that will be available on the webpage during the review period.
Visit FCPS' website for instructions on how to view hard copies of the instructional materials at Pimmit Hills Center. The Elementary Language Arts team will be there to answer questions Friday, December 1, 4-8 p.m., and Saturday, December 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
All community feedback will be shared with the review committee and School Board.
Fairfax County Public Schools has the following resources available to assist families of students with special needs:
- The Office of Special Education Procedural Support helps staff, families, and students with the implementation of and compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended.
- Kathy Murphy, the assistant ombuds for special education, provides information and support to caregivers and students regarding special education and Section 504 services. Contact the Ombuds Office by submitting a question, calling 571-423-4014, or emailing ombuds@fcps.edu.
Additionally, the Virginia Department of Education has updated the Virginia Family's Guide to Special Education. This state guide was developed to help those involved in special education including families, teachers, school administrators, advocates, and students.
Cases of RSV, the flu, and other viruses often rise this time of year. It is important for students to wash their hands regularly and cover their coughs and sneezes. Please monitor your child’s health daily and keep them at home if they are sick. Visit FCPS' Health and Safety Guidance webpage for more tips
During the Academic Matters segment of the November 9 School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid discussed student attendance and engagement. Attendance and absenteeism rates are one measure for Goal 2 of our 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
Chronic absenteeism — which is defined as a student missing 10% or more of school for any reason — is a concern across Virginia school districts. Although FCPS continues to outperform the state average in attendance rates, we are tracking chronic absenteeism closely.
Data shows that:
- Missing just 10% of school — just two days a month — negatively affects a student’s academic performance.
- Only 17% of students who were chronically absent in both kindergarten and first grade were reading proficiently in third grade, compared to 64% of those with good attendance.
- Students who fail to read at grade level by the end of third grade are four times more likely than students who achieve proficiency to drop out of high school.
- By sixth grade, chronic absenteeism becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school.
Attendance is critical for academic success!
Missing School Over the Holidays
Looking ahead to the holiday season, if missing school is unavoidable, please speak with your child’s teachers in advance to create a plan for making up missed work. However, a homework packet cannot make up for the interaction and learning that happens in the classroom.
Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
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Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS |
 National Family Engagement Month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. More than 35 years of research shows that the most effective way to increase student achievement is for families to be actively involved in the education of their child. Strong parental and family support is vital to the well-being and success of students. FCPS has many resources for families designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth.
The national standards for family-school partnerships include welcoming all families, communicating effectively, supporting student success, speaking up for every child, sharing power, and collaborating with the community.
The following resources are available to all FCPS families. Visit the links below to learn more about workshops and classes for families, digital and printable resources for early childhood, mental health, military families, special education, multilingual and wellness topics.
Family Liaisons
Did you know that every school has a family liaison? Family liaisons will welcome and orient families who are new to the school and community, and help them understand the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. They can also help connect families to resources in the community. Family liaisons might also assist a family in transitioning to a new school and encourage family-school partnerships to help ensure their student's success and healthy development.
Kate Kettner is our family liaiason. She can be reached at kmkettner@fcps.edu.
📰 Newsletter for Military-Connected Families
Did you know that the Office of Family and School Partnerships publishes a monthly newsletter for military-connected families? Subscribe today.
🗳️ Calendar Update for March 5 Presidential Primary.
The Fairfax Board of Elections has requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate the administration of the 2024 presidential primary election.
March 5 will be a school holiday for students and a virtual School Planning Day. Central offices and school offices will remain open. SACC will remain open, as it does on other professional work days.
National Career Development Month
Native American Heritage Month
National Family Engagement Month
Military Family Appreciation Month
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