BASKETBALL TIME!
Hello Fairhill Families!
It’s Fairhill Basketball Week! We cannot wait to see you at Falls Church High School this Friday. All the details can be found below. We are so excited that we can host ALL Fairhill families this year and space will not be an issue. Be sure and get your fan gear before it’s all sold out. See you there!
Looking ahead, we wanted to point out a few key moments this week:
Wednesday- 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm Fan Gear for sale in the Fairhill lobby
Thursday - 8:40 am to 9:15 am - Fan Gear for sale in the Fairhill lobby
Friday - 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm - Fan Gear for sale in the Fairhill lobby
Friday, 3/15 - Fairhill Spirit Day and Pep Rally. Please encourage your students to wear the colors of their favorite team OR wear orange & black.
Unrelated to the calendar, you should have received an email to take the Fairfax Family Engagement Survey. This is a simple survey and can be completed on your phone or desktop. Please take a moment to complete the survey. These results drive our work and decisions as it relates to how we engage with our community. Your feedback matters.
GO TIGERS!
All our Best,
Ted & Denise
Welcome, Maura Cotter!
Please join me in welcoming Maura Cotter to Fairhill ES as our new Assistant Principal! Ms. Cotter has an official start date of April 1st.
Prior to joining us at Fairhill, Ms. Cotter served as the Special Education Department Chair at Mason Crest ES (MCES) since 2018. During her time as department Chair, she transformed the special education department at Mason Crest both instructionally and procedurally. Under her leadership, she led the expansion of SPED programs to include nearly every service offered within the FCPS continuum. Maura has a proven track record of doing whatever it takes to meet students' academic and social needs under her leadership.
Beyond her experience with Special Education, Ms. Cotter has been a model of collaboration within her school community. She has led teachers to engage in professional learning to stay on the cutting edge of current practices in our field. Ms. Cotter has a tremendous amount of experience with student wellness, including supporting attendance, discipline, and providing targeted social and emotional instruction.
Outside of school, Ms. Cotter’s greatest joy comes from being a proud aunt and she enjoys spending time with her large family, reading, and traveling.
Please join me in welcoming Ms. Maura Cotter to our Fairhill Family.
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Let's Play Basketball!
Get ready for the big game this Friday! Doors open at 5:30 at Falls Church High School. Pick your favorite Fairhill team to win the game. Look out for fan gear available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Concessions will also be available at the game.
 Please scan the QR code or click here for prices and more information. Because of ongoing renovations at Falls Church High School, there will be restricted parking. Refer to this map to identify thelimited available spots.
Take the FCPS Family Engagement Survey
FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey is now open for all parents/caregivers. Emails were sent to families on Sunday, March 3. The survey is available in 10 languages. If you prefer to fill out a paper survey or for support with completing the survey online, please contact our family liaison, Denise Crump-Mico, dlcrumpmico@fcps.edu, 703 208-8102. A link to the survey and additional information are available on the Family Engagement Survey webpage.
 Please click here for more information.
Time to order your yearbook!
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Order your yearbook before March 22nd!
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.
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Fairhill Office closed during Spring Break
Our office will be closed over Spring Break due to construction.
You can contact Mr. Cooper by email egcooper@fcps.edu or his Administrative Assistant, Elise Brammer by email embrammer@fcps.edu. Thank you for understanding.
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kindergarten Orientation at Fairhill
Save the date:
We will be hosting a Kindergarten Orientation on Tuesday, April 2nd, from 9:30 to 10:30 am! There will also be an FCPS bus to familiarize upcoming students with a school bus! They will take a "field trip" around our bus loop!
Come and bring your rising Kindergartener. We look forward to welcoming your family to Fairhill!
Kindergarten registration packets are available in the Fairhill Front Office. Online registration will be available in April, but why wait? Feel free to drop by and pick one up. Please contact Alissa Salamone acsalamone@fcps.edu with any questions.
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Positivity Project - Weekly Character Strength: Other People Mindset (OPM)
Identify and appreciate the good in others
WHAT does OPM Identify and appreciate the good in others MEAN? You always try to find the character strengths in other people.
Click here for the full explanation of OPM - IDENTIFY AND APPRECIATE THE GOOD IN OTHERS 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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March - National Women's Heritage Month
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March - Equity in Education Month
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March - Disability Awareness Month
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Classroom Picture Day - March 13
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Fairhill Spirit Day - March 15
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Fairhill Basketball Game - March 15, Falls Church High School, Doors open at 5:30 pm
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End of 3rd Quarter - March 22
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Yearbook Order Deadline - March 22
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Spring Break - No School, March 25 to 29
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Student Holiday, Teacher Workday - No School, April 1
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Student Holiday, Staff Development - No School, April 2
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Rising Kindergarten Orientation - April 2
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PTA Meeting - April 11
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Garden Day at Fairhill - April 20
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Elementary Magnet School Lottery Registration Closes - April 14
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Fairhill Career Fair - April 26
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  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.
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💜 Purple Up! on April 17 to Support Military Families
Join our community and turn FCPS purple on Purple Up! Day, Wednesday, April 17. Wear purple in recognition of our 14,000 enrolled military-connected students.
Purple Up! T-shirts are available for purchase through Friday, March 8.
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Tutor.com Dashboard
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Tutor.com Teacher-Referred Tutoring Through Schoology®, all FCPS students have 24/7 access to no-cost, year-round, on-demand, 1-to-1 tutoring services through Tutor.com.
A new Teacher-Referred Tutoring program feature provides targeted support and extends student learning. Teachers can now refer students for tutoring, with their specific needs already identified. Students can get extra support — on their own schedule — and reinforce their in-class learning.
Caregivers can guide students to access expert tutoring, homework help, and writing support by clicking on the Tutor.com icon in their Schoology portal—anytime, anywhere.
Plus, look for teachers’ tutoring session referrals on the Tutor.com homepage.
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Spanish: Tutoría Referida por Maestros de Tutor.com A través de Schoology®, todos los estudiantes de FCPS tienen acceso sin costo, durante todo el año, las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, a servicios de tutoría 1 a 1 a pedido a través de Tutorcom.
Una nueva característica del programa de tutoría referida por el maestro proporciona apoyo específico y amplía el aprendizaje del estudiante. Ahora, los profesores pueden remitir a los estudiantes para que reciban clases particulares, con sus necesidades específicas ya identificadas. Los estudiantes pueden obtener apoyo adicional -en su propio horario- y reforzar su aprendizaje en clase.
Los cuidadores pueden guiar a los niños para que accedan a tutorías de expertos, ayuda con los deberes y apoyo con la escritura haciendo clic en el icono de Tutor.com en su portal de Schoology, en cualquier momento y lugar.
Además, busque las referencias de las sesiones de tutoría de los profesores en la página de inicio de Tutor.com.
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
• Acting Assistant Principal, Denise Cash-Pinckney
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