FAIRHILL ARTISTS' WORKS ADORN THE HALLS
Hello Fairhill Families
As we move into February, we welcome the celebration of Black History Month! We celebrate our diversity every day at Fairhill but this month specifically we will be using instructional resources to focus on the rich and diverse history the impact of Black and African Americans have had on our world.
Please join us this Thursday, February 8 at 6 PM for our PTA Meet and Greet, followed by the formal PTA meeting, starting at 6:30PM. During the principal update section of the agenda, we will be sharing a bit about our middle of year academic data. We hope to see you then!.
Take good care,
Ted & Courtney
Fairhill's Cultural Heritage Night
 Come join the fun at Fairhill's Cultural Heritage Night! It's a special celebration where we learn about and enjoy the different backgrounds of the people in our community.
Get ready for an amazing event that highlights amazing traditions from all around the world. Come try a variety of delicious foods and enjoy a fashion show starring Fairhill students and staff!
Save the date! The fun happens on February 23 from 6pm to 8pm. We want you to be part of the excitement! If you like sharing your culture, talents, or cooking skills, you can join in. Everyone is welcome! Bring a dish that represents where you're from. Interested? Sign up here.
Don't miss out on this chance to have a great time, learn about different cultures, and make awesome memories. Keep an eye out for more details on how you can be part of Fairhill's Cultural Heritage Night!
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Click here for more information and how to participate, or sign up using the QR code.
Click here for the Spanish flyer.
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Sign up for Fairhill's 4th Annual Career Fair!
 We are preparing for our 4th Annual Career Fair, “We are the Future, 2024!.” The purpose of our career fair is for our students to further prepare them for the future, provide them with information about the World of Work, and have lots of fun!
Click here for more information.
Attendance Matters
Many of our youngest students miss 10 percent of the school year—about 18 days a year or just two days every month. Chronic absenteeism in kindergarten, and even preK, can predict lower test scores, poor attendance and retention in later grades, especially if the problem persists for more than a year. Do you know how many young children are chronically absent in your school or community? Click here for more information and here for more information in Spanish.
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Positivity Project - Weekly Character Strength: Other People Mindset (OPM)
Cheering others’ successes
WHAT does (OPM) Cheering others’ successes MEAN? When other people succeed you are happy for them and cheer them on.
Click here for the full explanation of CHEERING OTHERS' SUCCESSES 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:
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February - Black History Month
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PTA Dinner Night Out - February 6, Panera (Mosaic location)
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PTA Meeting - February 8, 2024
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Dual Language Immersion Programs Application Ends - February 15, 2024, 4:00 PM
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Washington's Birthday and Presidents' Day - No School, February 19, 2024
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Fairhill Cultural Heritage Night - February 23, 2024
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March - National Women's Heritage Month
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Fairhill Basketball Game - March 15, 2024, Falls Church Highschool
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Rising Kindergarten Orientation - April 2, 2024
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Take a break on February 6 and get dinner out. PTA's dinner night out fundraiser will be at Panera, 8191 Strawberry Lane, Merrified.
The PTA will treat teachers and staff to lunch on February 13th. Want to help out? Sign up to provide drinks or desserts or make a donation. Lunches are a great way to show our appreciation and contribute to strong morale!
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Congratulations, Principal Raven Jones!
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We are excited to share that Raven Jones, Principal of Luther Jackson Middle School, has been awarded Region 2's New Principal of the Year! This honor reflects Principal Jones' exceptional leadership and commitment to creating a positive learning environment. Join us in celebrating Principal Jones and the bright future ahead for our students attending Luther Jackson in the fall. Congratulations, Principal Jones! |
 Click here for the Spanish flyer.
Here Comes the Bus
Want to know if your child's bus is on schedule or where the bus is? Here Comes the Bus® is an easy-to-use website and app that enables parents to see the location of their child’s school bus — almost in real time — on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.
Parents can track multiple buses if their children don’t all ride the same bus; know exactly when children arrive at school or the bus stop; and receive customized text and/or email notifications about bus locations, schedule changes, or delays.
To get started, download the app from the Apple iOS or Android app store. Check out the Here Comes the Bus and Frequently Asked Questions webpages for more information.
Already using the Here Comes the Bus app? Send your feedback to HCTB@fcps.edu.
Note: eNotify text messaging will continue to be used for reporting bus delays and bus incidents.
 Click here for the Spanish flyer.
 Click here for more information.
Fairfax County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all clubs and activities.
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.
INOVA Cares walk in sick clinic for children. Please click here for more information in English. Click here for more information in Spanish
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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