 Samantha Goldstein- Principal
sngoldstein@fcps.edu
Meghan Ehrman- Assistant Principal
mrehrman@fcps.edu
Joan Carter- Interim Assistant Principal
jrcarter@fcps.edu
Upcoming Events
March 11 - First Day of Ramadan
March 22 - End of the Third Quarter
March 25 - 29 - Spring Break (No School)
April 1-2- Teacher Work Day (No students)
April 4th- Class Pictures
April 8th-Yearbook Order Deadline
Dear Fairview Families,
We hope this newsletter finds you all in high spirits after what we hope was a fantastic week for you and your families! As we adjust to the shift in time brought on by daylight savings, we trust that the extra hour of daylight will be a welcome change for everyone.
This week, our Falcon Focus lessons will discuss how students might experience stress. Students will learn the following:
Stress is what we feel when we’re worried or uncomfortable about something.
This worry in our mind can make our bodies feel bad.
This worry can also make us feel angry, frustrated, or scared, which can give us a stomach ache or a headache. It can make our muscles tighten up.
Pictured below are a few strategies that will be taught to students to help manage stress.
Sincerely,
Samantha Goldstein
Principal
Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact Mrs. Goldstein regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
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Class pictures AND the Sixth Grade Panoramic Picture Day will be held on Thursday, April 4. Order forms were sent home last Wednesday for the 6th Grade Panoramic and the class forms will be sent home in this coming Wednesday Folders, 3/13.
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Yearbooks are on sale now! Price is $16. Order online at www.strawbridge.net, online code:YB28140.
The deadline to order is April 8, 2024.
Please call the Main Office with any questions, 703-503-3700.
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Fairview’s Kindergarten Orientation will be Wednesday, May 22, 4:45-6:00 PM.
Registration forms and detailed information about Kindergarten Orientation, and a sign-up link, will be provided to those who have completed the Survey of Preschool Children survey or have contacted the school.
Please let us know if you have a rising Kindergarten student – a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2024. If you have a neighbor or friend who has a rising Kindergartner, please ask them to call Fairview at 703-503-3700.
Your assistance with identifying our incoming Kindergarten class is greatly appreciated.
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Students in grades 3-6 will be participating in Spring SOLs in the month of May. Please mark your calendars! If you know you will be out of town for any of the days your child is scheduled to test, please reach out to their classroom teacher, or Meghan Ehrman mrehrman@fcps.edu to make alternate plans. If you have specific questions regarding the SOL assessments, please speak with your child’s classroom teacher.
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3rd Grade
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4th Grade
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5th Grade
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6th Grade
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Reading
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Thursday, May 16
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Thursday, May 16
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Tuesday, May 7
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Tuesday, May 7
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Math
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Wednesday, May 22
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Wednesday, May 22
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Wednesday, May 15
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Wednesday, May 15
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Science
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Tuesday, May 21
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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 donated.
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FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey is now open. Survey partner K12 Insight emailed a link to families on March 3 and again on March 6. Please participate! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS practices to best support our students.
The survey is available in 10 languages. All responses are confidential. Parents/caregivers may stop by the front office to fill out a paper survey or complete the survey online. Please check your email for the survey invitation or use this survey link. Get more information on the Family Engagement Survey webpage.
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Members of the general public are invited to attend the science fair open house at Robinson Secondary School on Sunday, March 17, 1-3 p.m.
This year, spring break is March 25-29. We will be eager to welcome your children back to school on Wednesday, April 3, after two teacher work days. Student attendance is very important. Every day, our teachers will be teaching, and students will be learning. Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong. Visit FCPS’ website for attendance resources.
A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, and will be viewable, depending on weather, in Fairfax County. The eclipse will begin in our area around 2:04 p.m. and end around 4:32 p.m., with the maximum eclipse occurring around 3:20 p.m.
Because the timing overlaps with dismissal, it is crucial that students understand the importance of safe viewing practices. We encourage families to review these Solar Eclipse Resources, especially the eye safety information. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon while prioritizing safe solar viewing.
Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools.
Tech Adventure Camp is available for current grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register.
 Do You Know Where FCPS Funding Comes From?
The majority of FCPS funding is requested from the Fairfax County government, which generates its revenue from real estate and personal property taxes. The Commonwealth of Virginia provides the next largest source of revenue to FCPS through state aid and sales tax. The rest of the funding comes from a variety of sources, including federal aid and tuition for non-county residents. (The numbers above represent the FY 2025 proposed school operating fund in millions.)
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Bipartisan Study Finds Virginia Public School Divisions Receive Less Funding per Student Than Other States
The School Board recently adopted FCPS’ FY 2025 Advertised Budget. Meeting budget needs becomes more of a challenge with underfunding by the state, using staffing formulas that continue to result in school districts not receiving the actual support needed for excellent public education. A staffing formula is the method for calculating the number of positions that need to be assigned to meet program needs.
Did You Know?
In July 2023, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) released a study of Virginia’s K-12 funding formulas. The report found that Virginia school divisions receive less funding per student than the 50-state average, the regional average, and many of Virginia’s neighboring states including West Virginia, Maryland, and Kentucky. Learn more about the JLARC study. View FCPS’ budget development timeline.
Contact your state officials to provide feedback on funding for K-12 education.
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🎤 Join a Community Conversation on Fentanyl and Other Drugs
A community conversation addressing the opioid crisis within Northern Virginia and Fairfax County Public Schools will be held Wednesday, March 18, 6:30-8 p.m., in the auditorium at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Please enter through Door #14.
All attendees will receive a free REVIVE! Narcan training during the event and learn about support services currently available within FCPS and Fairfax County.
This discussion will provide families, staff, and students with valuable knowledge about the dangers of drugs and deadly fentanyl. The material discussed is suitable for students in grades 6-12. Together as a community, we aim to explore collaborative strategies to minimize the impact of these harmful and too-often fatal substances.
Language interpretation services are available as well as American Sign Language accommodation. Childcare and transportation will also be provided, as needed. Learn more about the event and register online.
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools provide programs that enhance learning in science, technology, and performing arts.
If you are interested in sending your student to an elementary magnet school program, consider attending a school-based information night at Hunters Woods Elementary School, Bailey’s Primary Elementary School, or Bailey’s Upper Elementary School.
Information nights will provide an opportunity to learn about individual school programs, student eligibility, the lottery process, and transportation.
Registration for the 2024-25 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 5, through Friday, April 12. Get more information about the schools, their programs, and locations.
 Join our community and turn FCPS purple on Purple Up! Day, Wednesday, April 17. Wear purple in recognition of FCPS’ 14,000 enrolled military-connected students.
Purple Up! T-shirts are available for purchase through Friday, March 8.
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