 Samantha Goldstein- Principal
sngoldstein@fcps.edu
Meghan Ehrman- Assistant Principal
mrehrman@fcps.edu
Joan Carter- Interim Assistant Principal
jrcarter@fcps.edu
Upcoming Events
April 29-Chorus Performance 7:00pm Gym-Enter Door 2
April 30-Rising Kindergarten Orientation 4:45-6:00pm
May 3-Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
May 6-10- Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
May 7-22- SOL Testing (see schedule below)
May 27-Memorial Day Holiday (No School/Offices closed)
June 12-Last Day of School (2 Hour Early Release)
Dear Fairview Families,
April has been a whirlwind of activity for our students and teachers, but amidst the end-of-month rush, a highlight emerged! Our amazing school chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Junttila and Mrs. Schermer, took center stage with a captivating performance of their musical, "High Seas." It's always a thrill to see our incredibly talented students showcase their abilities on stage!
Mark your calendars! This fall, Fairview celebrates a remarkable milestone – 125 years of serving our community! To commemorate this historic occasion, we're planning a series of exciting events in early October. Stay tuned for details!
Click here to read more about our school history!
Sincerely,
Samantha Goldstein
Principal
Featuring the Fairview Falcon Chorus!
Monday, April 29th at 7 pm
Doors will open 10 minutes before showtime.
A limited number of show shirts will be available for sale the night of the shows!*
Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us plan, so that we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school.
We are happy to support families with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For more information in other languages, visit FCPS’ Kindergarten Registration webpage.
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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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Is your child missing something? Check out the Lost & Found! A HUGE thank you to our PTA volunteers who come in and keep this organized for us.
Lost and Found is located in the main downstairs hallway. Please encourage your child to stop by and see if anything looks familiar. Parents may also sign in in the office and go look. Unclaimed items will be continue to be donated monthly.
      
☎️ Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight LanguagesParents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
As we approach the end of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit our website for attendance resources.
FCPS students in grades 3-12 took the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener during March, providing updated information on skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. The SEL Screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported.
In late April, individual student SEL Screener results will be available for families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
Get more information about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For support in understanding your individual student’s results or ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or contact your student’s counselor.
Don’t miss out on this summer’s most exciting arts enrichment program! At Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA), students take art, music, theater, and dance classes daily. E-IFTA is for current second through fifth grade students. Learn more on the E-IFTA webpage. Email EIFTA@fcps.edu with any questions.
Give Your Feedback on the Budget
We are now in the middle of the annual budget process, which includes opportunities for you to give feedback:
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Tuesday, April 16, through Thursday, April 18: The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors conducts public hearings on the county budget. Sign up to speak.
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Tuesday, May 7: The County Board of Supervisors adopts its budget, tax rates, and transfer amount to FCPS.
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Tuesday, May 14: The School Board holds a public hearing on the FCPS budget.
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Thursday, May 23: The School Board adopts FCPS’ approved budget.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2025 Advertised Budget and see the full Budget Development Calendar.
🗳️ Nominations Open for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award
The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families. Read more about Dr. Bussey.
This award recognizes staff or community members who have demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any FCPS employee, student, or community member can nominate an individual or group for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1. The winner will be recognized at the FCPS Equity Symposium on Tuesday, June 18.
Full details and the nomination information form are available on the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage.
Are you interested in becoming a PTA leader or know someone who you would like to nominate? The following positions are open for the 2024-2025 school year:
- President:
- Serves as principal executive officer of the PTA. Supervises and controls activities of the PTA. Presides and participates in all executive and membership meetings. Assumes ex officio membership of all committees except the nominating committee.
- 1st Vice President:
- Acts as an aide to the president and performs the president's duties in the absence or inability of the president. Serves as Fundraising Chair or works with the community to delegate.
- 2nd Vice President:
- Acts as an aide to the president and performs the president's duties in the absence or inability of the president. Serves as Programs Chair.
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Secretary:
- Records the minutes of all meetings of the PTA. Keeps the official copy of the local unit’s bylaws. Maintains a committee membership list as required by the Virginia PTA. Helps with PTA outreach.
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Treasurer:
- Has charge and custody of all the funds and fiscal reporting duties of the association. Keeps a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures. Makes disbursements and is authorized by the President. Remits dues for membership to the Virginia PTA and National PTA offices. Presents a written financial statement at PTA meetings, if necessary, or when requested by the executive board. Prepares an annual financial report.
If you're interested or would like to nominate someone, contact the Nominations Committee at nominations@fairviewpta.org by 8:00 pm EST on May 1st, 2024.
Please refer to the VA PTA Bylaws available on the Fairview PTA website for detailed information on the PTA’s election rules and process.
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