 Samantha Goldstein- Principal
sngoldstein@fcps.edu
Meghan Ehrman- Assistant Principal
mrehrman@fcps.edu
Joan Carter- Interim Assistant Principal
jrcarter@fcps.edu
Upcoming Events
March 22 - End of the Third Quarter
March 25 - 29 - Spring Break (No School/Offices Closed)
April 1-2- Teacher Work Day (No students)
April 4- Class Pictures
April 8-Yearbook Order Deadline
Dear Fairview Families,
It is hard to believe that Spring Break is just one week away and we are at the end of the third quarter of the school year! Our Falcons have been busy learning and growing! This week during our Falcon Focus lessons, our students will learn about positive self talk. Here are some questions you can ask your child:
- Did you use any positive self talk this week?
- When did you use it? How did you change a negative thought into a positive one?
- What examples do you have from using these strategies at home this week?
Sincerely,
Samantha Goldstein
Principal
🌷 March 25-29 is spring break. Schools and school offices will be closed. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break!
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Staffing is being reviewed for 2024-2025. We need to know who will be in our Kindergarten class to have the appropriate staffing.
If you have a rising Kindergarten student – a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2024 – please contact Sarah Fuller, Registrar, at slfuller@fcps.edu, and use this link to sign up for a registration appointment -- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094FABA622A57-202020212#/.
If you have a neighbor or friend for whom this applies within our Fairview boundaries, please share this information with them or ask them to call Fairview at 703-503-3700.
Your assistance with identifying our incoming Kindergarten class is greatly appreciated.
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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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Please note that the date of Fairview’s Kindergarten Orientation has been changed to TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 4:45-6:00 PM.
Detailed information about Kindergarten Orientation will be provided to those who sign up for the Kindergarten Orientation – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094FABA622A57-47923299-kindergarten.
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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If you haven’t already, please take FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey today! Survey results will help us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our school community. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Community partnerships
The survey is available in 10 languages. Please check your email for a message from FCPS partner, K12 Insight, with a link to the survey or access the survey now. Your voice matters!
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Students who have symptoms of, tested positive for, or have been diagnosed with respiratory viruses (RSV, influenza, COVID-19)
- FCPS will align guidance with recommendations by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).
- Students may return when:
- Student is fever-free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication; AND
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Student’s symptoms have improved or resolved
- Student should follow additional precautions as outlined per the CDC upon resumption of normal activities.
- Note: If your student did not have symptoms at time of testing and remains symptom free, they may return to school immediately using the additional precautions as noted above.
- If you have questions about COVID-19, contact your medical provider or refer to the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) or Virginia Department of Health websites for more information.
🎤 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 Monday, 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.
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.
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🩹 Measles Is Preventable |
Measles is making headlines as the number of cases nationwide has topped 40, with three confirmed cases in people living in or traveling through the National Capital Region.
The good news is that measles is preventable through vaccination! Vaccines help teach the immune system how to defend against germs, helping to build up natural defenses. Give your child the best protection against measles with two doses of the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine. Visit the Fairfax County Health Department website to find out more about measles.
Extended Hours at Immunization Clinics
To help parents/caregivers obtain vaccinations for their children, the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) will offer immunization clinics with extended hours:
Parents/caregivers should make an appointment but a limited number of walk-ins will be accepted. Please call 703-246-7100 to schedule an appointment.
Learn more about vaccinating your child and find community resources to support their health and well-being.
Note: All students enrolling in public and private schools in Virginia are required to be adequately immunized per the Code of Virginia.
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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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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