CONNECTING THROUGH BASKETBALL
Hello Fairhill Families!
What a great time we had at the basketball game on Friday! Congrats to Team Lightening on their tremendous win!
Connections to our communities is one of our three core values and Friday was a great example of that. The PTA sold over 500 tickets! Thank you all for coming out and supporting our school, students, and staff.
Looking ahead to more connections, please save the date for our next Parent Coffee on Thursday, April 4th at 9:30AM. During this meeting, we will officially introduce Maura Cotter, our new AP, to the community and then our mental health team will talk to us about the work they do with supporting students each day. We will discuss lunch bunches, small counseling groups, and individual counseling.
Have a WONDERFUL spring break and we look forward to a productive quarter four together. Remember the yearbook order deadline will be this Friday, March 22. There will be no extra yearbooks for purchase after the deadline.
All our best,
Ted & Denise
Thank you to Denise Cash-Pinckney!
Friday, March 22 will be Ms. Cash-Pinckney’s last day at Fairhill. A huge thank you to Ms. Cash-Pinckney for your work as Interim Assistant Principal at Fairhill over the past four weeks. Your impact on our students, faculty and community has been remarkable in just four short weeks. Best of luck to you in your future endeavors. Once a tiger, always a tiger.
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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kindergarten Orientation at Fairhill
We will be hosting a Kindergarten Orientation on Tuesday, April 2nd, from 9:30 to 10:30 am!
Parents will learn all about the wonderful world of Kindergarten at Fairhill in the Library while your child explores the school, kindergarten classrooms, and go on a quick bus ride.
There will 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.
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.
Lost and Found at Fairhill
Lost items?
Please come by and check out the Lost and Found for any items your student may be missing. All clothing will be donated over Spring Break.
Thank you!
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Spring Break Office Hours
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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Positivity Project - Weekly Character Strength: Gratitude
WHAT does Gratitude MEAN? You are aware of and thankful for good things that happen.
Click here for the full explanation of GRATITUDE 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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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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Parent Coffee - April 4, 9:30 am
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PTA Meeting - April 11
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Purple Up to support military families - April 17
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Falls Church Pyramid Art Show - April 17, FCHS, 5:00 to 7:00 pm
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FCHS Boys Soccer Pyramid Elementary School Night - April 18, FCHS, 7:15 pm
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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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Teacher workday lunch coming up on April 2nd
The PTA will treat teachers and staff to lunch on April 2nd. 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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Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week is right around the corner (May 6th - 10th). Do you know of a restaurant that would like to help Fairhill celebrate by providing a discount or donation? If so, please contact president@fairhillpta.org
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Free entry to the FCHS soccer game on April 18th!
 Please click here for the Spanish flyer.
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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.
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🏅 Nominations Open for First Class Award for Inclusion
The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is seeking nominations for the First Class Awards. The awards are presented annually to educators, administrators, and students who support, design, and/or implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students. The ACSD will recognize award winners at the Family Summit on Saturday, April 20.
Nominate an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in Fairfax County Public Schools by Friday, March 22. Email SpecialEdConf@fcps.edu with questions.
Measles Is Preventable
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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’s website to find out more about measles.
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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.
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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
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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