HAPPY WINTER BREAK FROM ALL OF US AT FAIRHILL!

Dear Fairhill Families: 

We hope this week is filled with joy and anticipation as we look forward to the winter break this year. During breaks, we like to focus on The Three R’s: Reflect, Reconnect, and Relax. During this break, we encourage you to converse with your students and family to reflect on what went well this fall. You might ask each other: What did you do to be a good friend? How did you help someone? Or other questions that promote reflection. 

And finally, our last two R’s, we hope that your family has time to reconnect with each other and relax this break. Find joy in taking a walk together and letting the conversation flow naturally. Allow yourself and/or your students to spend a day on the couch watching a favorite movie to decompress.

We have our eyes on big plans in the new calendar year and we can’t wait to share and partner with you to accomplish great things at Fairhill in the new year. 

We hope to see you at the Fairhill Winter Concert tomorrow at 6:00 PM, where our 5th and 6th grade band and 4th, 5th, and 6th grade strings will perform as well as the Fairhill Chorus.  .

Happy New Year,

Ted & Courtney

FAIRHILL CLOSED DURING WINTER BREAK The building will be closed during Winter Break due to roof maintenance.  Please email Mr. Cooper or our AA Ms. Brammer, if you need assistance.  Thank you!

Order your yearbook today!

Yearbook sales are now open.  Please click here for more information on how to order or scan the QR code.  Once the window closes in March you will not be able to order one.

Positivity Project - Weekly Character Strength:  Self Control WHAT does Self Control MEAN? You can control your emotions and behaviors. You think before you act. Click here for the full explanation of SELF CONTROL 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.

Save The Dates: Fairhill Winter Concert - Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 6:00 PM Fairhill Spirit Day, Pajama Day - Friday, December 15, 2023 Winter Break, No School - Monday, December 18, 2023 to January 1, 2024  Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday -  No School, January 15, 2024 Spring enrichment classes enrollment closes - January 16, 2024 FCHS Basketball Pyramid Elementary School Night - January 18, 5:45 PM End of Second Quarter - 2-hour Early Release, January 25, 2024 Bingo Night - January 25, 2024 Student Holiday, Teacher Workday - No School, January 26, 2024

News from the PTA

Holiday Gifting For Fairhill Elementary Staff

Want to thank Fairhill staff for all that they do? Our PTA has made it easy to send them a gift card through GiftCrowd. Click on the staff member's link and send them a gift card with your name and a note. The deadline for joining gifts is 12/15/2023 12:00 PM. Click here to access the Fairhill Elementary Gifting Page.

What is GiftCrowd?

GiftCrowd is the most convenient way to give gifts as a group. Families can contribute any amount they choose to any Fairhill staff and include a personal greeting. On the target date, the recipient will receive a notification and access to the gift. They can then read the greetings, send thank you notes, and choose how to redeem the collected amount into one or more gift cards from hundreds of brands.  

How Does It Work?

Click here to view the list of Fairhill staff. Click on “Join” next to the staff member you wish to gift. Enter your information and the amount you wish to contribute. You can even include a message and/or a picture.  

Spring 2024 Enrichment Classes at Fairhill

Registration is open for before and after school enrichment classes! These opportunities provide students with a dynamic platform for exploring their interests and expanding their horizons beyond the regular curriculum.

Click here for the list of classes offered.  You can also go to the PTA website for information.  

Registration ends on January 16th, but classes may fill up before then.  

Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.

News from Falls Church HS

Come out and see a FCHS basketball game on January 18th!

Click here for the Spanish flyer.

News from FCPS

Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made. FCPS’ website is generally the first place where we will announce an emergency weather closing. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.  Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and plan for childcare if needed.

News from Fairfax County

 Food Insecurity Resources for Families

Food insecurity impacts more than 60,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Find out how to receive or offer support on the Fairfax County website, or view their Human Services Resource Guide for assistance with food, clothing, housing, and other services.

Recursos de Inseguridad Alimentaria para Familias

La inseguridad de alimentos afecta a más de 60,000 residentes del Condado de Fairfax. Hay muchos recursos disponibles para apoyar a aquellos que necesitan asistencia alimentaria. Averigüe cómo recibir u ofrecer apoyo en el sitio web del Condado de Fairfax, o consulte con su Guía de Recursos de Servicios Humanos para obtener asistencia con los alimentos, ropa, vivienda y otros servicios.

Get Outdoors for Winter Fun! The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up their seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county.  Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, Candy Cane Lane at Oak Marr Mini Golf, and many more fun events.

Cozy Up With Books Over Winter

Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered.

Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, book discussions, and an event with Newberry Award winner Amina Luqman Dawson

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

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