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Upcoming Events
May 21: Fairfax Academy Awards, 7pm, Auditorium
May 22: Bus Driver Open House, 4:30-7:30pm, KJMS
May 22: ANG Meeting, 7pm, room A118
May 23: Rising 9th Grade Family Night, 5:30pm
May 27: Memorial Day Holiday, No School
May 29: PTSA Meeting, 7pm, Chorus Room
June 4: Graduation @ FHS; NO School for 9/10/11 grade students
June 12: Last Day of School; early release at 10:10am
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May 17, 2024
High Five Friday! What a Week at Fairfax High School,
From the classroom to the stage to the water, our Fairfax High School community has been buzzing with incredible talent and spirit.
This Week's Highlights:
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Regatta Ready -On Saturday, our Regatta Teams took to the lake and brought the heat! Their dedication and teamwork were truly inspiring. Go LION Crew!
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Fashion in Motion- Our Fashion In Motion students stunned us with their creativity in the amazing Fashion Show this week. The future of fashion is bright and truly fashion forward!
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Curtain Call for the Academy Theater-The Signature Showcase was a smash hit! The student performers brought Broadway to life with their captivating showcase. Bravo!
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Sounds of Success! This week, our music programs took center stage. The Choral students delivered a magical "Night at the Movies" concert, while the Jazz Band's groovy vibes and the Band's phenomenal spring concert had everyone tapping their feet.
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Geospatial Gist-Our amazing geospatial students presented over 180 projects this week. We invited staff from JMU to review and provide feedback to our students. These projects ranged from urban college location analysis to geo-carbon emissions studies, and the depth of knowledge, research and creativity were impressive.
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SOL Season- Testing season is here and we know there can be many stressors associated with testing. Please reach out if your student needs additional support as we finish the year with SOL's, final assignments, and final exams.
Huge shoutouts to all our students, teachers, and staff who made this week so spectacular! Your hard work, talent, and dedication are truly what makes Fairfax High School ROAR.
Thank you for your partnership,
Included in this issue:
Student Spotlight
- Signature Theatre Scholarship Winner
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- Calendar Reminders
- Rising 9th Grade Family Night, May 23
- Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow
- FREE Student Bus Passes
- Colleges Still Accepting Applications
- FHS Testing Calendar - Volunteers Needed!
- Student Google Accounts - Action Needed!
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- Class of 2025 Senior Portraits
- Yearbook!
- Bus Driver Open House
- Fairfax City/FHS FREE World Languages Summer Camp
- Register for FCPS Summer Camps
- FCPS Summer Extravaganza
- Multilingual Phone Lines
- FCPS Ombuds Provides Confidential Guidance
- Connect - Contact - Reach Us
Fairfax HS PTSA
- PTSA Meeting Reminder
- ANG Information
Signature Theatre Scholarship Winner
Fairfax High School and Fairfax Academy Senior, Alejandro Cahoon, was awarded the 2024 Overtures Scholarship from our Academy partners at Signature Theatre. This is an invitation to train with professional theatre artists in an internationally competitive pre-professional musical theatre intensive held at Signature. What a great opportunity! Congratulations, Alejandro!!
Calendar Reminders:
Better Hearing and Speech Month
Better Hearing and Speech Month is now known as National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. It’s observed each May to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of professionals in providing treatment. Learn more at https://www.asha.org/bhsm/.
National Physical Fitness & Sports Month
May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month, an initiative by the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. Since 1983, each President has proclaimed May as a time to promote the importance of physical activity, fitness, and sports participation. It's a great opportunity to celebrate exercise and highlight the benefits of being physically active. Learn more at: President's Council | health.gov.
Rising 9th Grade Family Night, Thursday, May 23
Parents/Guardians and Students of the Class of 2028! Please join us on Thursday, May 23, for a night of information designed just for you.
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5:30pm - 6:00pm: Sign up to become a member of the PTSA, check out the Athletic Booster table for spirit wear, and find a good seat for the presentation.
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6:00pm - 7:00pm: Learn more about Fairfax High School, academic planning, and receive tips for successfully transitioning into high school. Plus, save time for Q&A!
- General Audience in the Auditorium
- Multilingual Families in the Library
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7:00pm - 7:30pm: Attend a breakout session to get more support:
- Rising 9 Parent Support Circle; RSVP here (or scan the QR code below) : https://forms.gle/C9aoL9EVW7DfMBT56
- ESOL Meet & Greet
- Academic Habits and Executive Functioning for 9th Grade
- Chantilly/Fairfax/Falls Church Academy Information
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. We All Belong Here!
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. We All Belong Here!
In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day of school, to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at the school—a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
Spanish:Asiste a la escuela hoy; para tener éxito mañana. ¡Todo Pertenecemos Aqui!Todos pertenecemos a FCPS. Desde el primer día de escuela, hasta el último día de escuela, cada niño importa. Si su estudiante está teniendo dificultades para terminar el año con fuerza y asistir a la escuela, por favor contacte a un adulto de confianza en la escuela-un maestro, consejero o administrador. Visite FCPS’ sitio web para obtener más recursos sobre la asistencia.
🚍 Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation All Year
All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass. Complete the application and return it to our front office.
🎓Colleges Still Accepting Applications
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) has released their annual list of colleges and universities that are still accepting applications from prospective freshmen or transfer students for the fall of 2023. Students and families are encouraged to use this tool to search colleges that still have space available. Users may narrow down the list of schools by state and view whether a school still has financial aid, as well as unfilled housing.
Additionally, NACAC has created an enrollment deposit fee waiver request form, considered by some institutions, for students experiencing significant financial hardship. Families can learn more about the enrollment deposit fee waiver and eligibility on the NACAC website. It is recommended that students and families contact their school counselor or college and career specialist with any questions.Students who still need assistance applying for the FAFSA or VASA (financial aid forms) can schedule a free appointment with our partners at College Access Fairfax. Email appointments@CollegeAccessFairfax.org. All FAFSA or VASA help that your school or College Access Fairfax provides is free.
Colegios y Universidades Aún Aceptan Solicitudes
La Asociación Nacional para el Asesoramiento de Admisión Universitaria (NACAC) ha publicado su lista anual de colegios y universidades que todavía están aceptando solicitudes de futuros estudiantes de primer año o estudiantes de transferencia para el otoño de 2023. Animamos a los estudiantes y a sus familias a utilizar esta herramienta para buscar las universidades que todavía tienen plazas disponibles. Los usuarios pueden reducir la lista de escuelas por estado y ver si una escuela todavía tiene ayuda financiera, así como viviendas sin llenar.
Además, NACAC ha creado un formulario de solicitud de exención de la tasa de depósito de inscripción, considerado por algunas instituciones, para los estudiantes que experimentan dificultades financieras significativas. Las familias pueden obtener más información sobre la exención de la cuota de depósito de inscripción y la elegibilidad en el sitio web de NACAC. Se recomienda que los estudiantes y las familias se pongan en contacto con su consejero escolar y especialista universitario y de carrera con cualquier pregunta.
FHS Testing Calendar - Volunteers Needed!
Students will be taking SOL tests and digital AP exams on their FCPS-issued Chromebooks. To minimize issues on exam day:
- It is critical that ALL students bring their Chromebooks FULLY CHARGED.
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Each student should also have their own power cord as the school does not have extras to lend.
- Students will receive their testing schedule a week before their exam.
- PLEASE make sure students are diligent about checking their SCHOOL email (@fcpsschools.net account).
Thank you for your help in ensuring your student is prepared to do their best on their exams!
Visit our school website to view the full testing calendar. Click here to download a PDF version: 2024 Spring Exam Schedule.pdf.
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The teachers really appreciate it because it allows them to keep their planning period!
Please Sign Up Here:
AP Testing Proctor Signup
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Student Google Accounts: Action Needed
 Fairfax students -
If you are preparing to graduate or leave FCPS for any reason, it’s important to know that your Google Workspace account will be automatically deactivated once you are no longer actively enrolled in FCPS. This process happens during the summer, shortly after the end of the school year. Once your account is deactivated, you will no longer be able to login to your FCPS Google Drive or access your FCPS Gmail.
If you will no longer be an FCPS student after this school year, download or export any files you wish to keep before June 12th, 2024. The download process of files can take several days, so please make sure to give yourself plenty of time.
This year students have the option to use Google Takeout to export their files. Visit Google’s directions here: How to download your Google data using Takeout. It’s important to know that you will only be able to export files for which you are the owner.
If you’d prefer to manually select files from your Drive to download, follow the Downloading Your Data instructions on the Google Workspace Information for Students and Parents page of the FCPS website.
Please work with the tech support team at your school if you have questions.
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
Class of 2025 Senior Portraits!
CLASS OF 2025!
Believe it or not, it’s time to begin taking your senior portraits! We always begin in May because there are so many of you to photograph, and unlike underclassmen portraits, these are more of a photoshoot. You can take your yearbook photo for free, or if you would like several outfit changes, pay a small fee for more outfit changes.
Caps and gowns and formal attire will be provided. If you’d rather wear something gender-neutral, you may wear an all-black sweater, a solid-black button down, or a formal, all-black top of your choosing.
We highly recommend you take your photos in May even though there will be dates throughout the summer. All times are after underclass exams toward the end of the school year.
Please click the link below to schedule. If you have any questions, please email Mr. David Greene at dtgreene@fcps.edu. But note, however, that scheduling and rescheduling information should be directed to the photo studio using the customer care contact information below.
Below is the contact information for Legacy's customer care service in case you require any assistance
We're excited to get started and we look forward to capturing fantastic images and memories for the Class of 2025!
Yearbook!
THE YEARBOOK HAS ARRIVED, and soon, you’ll be able to receive yours.
Next week, we will be distributing pre-purchased yearbooks after school on May 22 in the commons. If you ordered a yearbook online, this is your time to come and pick it up.
But don’t worry, if you cannot pick your book up after school, you can come to the yearbook hallway during lunches to pick up your book anytime on May 23 or after.
If you DID NOT pre-order a book, you can purchase one for $80, cash only, exact change, again in the yearbook hallway during lunches. But you must act fast, there are a VERY limited amount that have not been reserved and they will sell out very quickly.
If you have any questions, reach out to Mr. Greene, dtgreene@fcps.edu, or stop by the publications office, F111, during your lunch.
🚌 Bus Driver Open House!
JOIN THE DRIVING FORCE IN EDUCATION. Come to KJMS on Thursday, May 22 for a Bus Driver Open House, from 4:30-7:30pm. Learn all about working for FCPS!
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BENEFITS
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REQUIREMENTS
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Competitive Pay
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At least 19 years old
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Paid training program
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Good driving record
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6 paid non-working days
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Pass a physical exam, drug screen and background check
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Excellent retirement, health and dental plans
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Complete a 5-week training program, take the CDL road test and obtain a CDL
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Fairfax City/Fairfax High FREE World Languages Summer Camp
Families of rising 5-7th graders! Register your student for the FREE Fairfax HS World Language Summer Camp!
Campers will be able to explore various culture and languages including French, Spanish, Latin, and German, with engaging and fun activities!
Camp is open to rising 5th grade - 7th grade future Fairfax HS students. Students must live in the Fairfax HS boundary. Registration will close June 5th or when all slots are filled.
To register and for more information, please click this link, or scan the QR code above: Fairfax City Summer World Language Camp
Can't make it to the open house or any of the job fairs? Please see the direct job links below for interested community members in case the job fair dates are not convenient.
Bus Driver | Fairfax County Public Schools (brassring.com)
Transportation Attendant | Fairfax County Public Schools (brassring.com)
Register Today for FCPS Summer Camps
Registration for FCPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA/E-IFTA) camps closes on Friday, June 7. Tuition is waived for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Bus transportation is available from select FCPS high schools and middle schools. Learn more about Summer Learning and Fun for Students.
Inscríbase hoy para los Campamentos de Verano de FCPSLa inscripción para los campamentos de Educación Profesional y Técnica (CTE) de FCPS y los campamentos del Instituto para las Artes (IFTA/E-IFTA) cierra el viernes, 7 de junio. Los estudiantes elegibles para comidas gratis o a precio reducido no tienen que pagar matrícula. El transporte en autobús está disponible desde determinadas escuelas secundarias y escuelas intermedias de FCPS. Aprenda más sobre Aprendizaje y Diversión de Verano para Estudiantes.
☀️ Save the Date! FCPS’ Summer Extravaganza
Enjoy Learning, Fun, and Helpful Information at the Extravaganza!
Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza! Families are invited to participate in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire growth. In addition to learning activities, enjoy tips and helpful information for families. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moon bounce, a petting zoo, storytime, and student performances — at no cost!
Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for more details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it's helpful for planning purposes.
☀️ ¡Disfrute Aprendiendo, Diversión e Información Útil en el Evento de Un Verano Extraordinario! Venga a la Escuela Secundaria Woodson el sábado, 1 de junio, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., ¡para el evento de FCPS "Un Verano Extraordinario! Las familias están invitadas a participar en actividades educacionales diseñadas para despertar curiosidad e inspirar crecimiento. Además de las actividades de aprendizaje, disfrute de consejos e información útil para las familias. Disfrute de la pintura de caras, comida, música, un brincolin , un zoológico de mascotas, hora del cuento, y actuaciones de los estudiantes - ¡Todas las actividades son gratuitas!
Visite la página web Summer Extravaganza para obtener más información e inscríbase para asistir. La inscripción no es obligatoria, pero es útil para la planificación.
☎️Multilingual Phone Lines
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.
📞 FCPS Ombuds Provides Confidential Guidance
The Office of the Ombuds engages with families, students, and staff to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help get answers to questions, offer options to resolve concerns and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters.
Anyone seeking assistance from the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, email ombuds@fcps.edu, visit their webpage, or submit a question. Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
throughout the year:
Fairfax HS PTSA
Table of Contents:
- PTSA Meeting Reminder
- ANG Information
PTSA Meeting Reminder
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May 29, 2024 @7pm in the Chorus Room
Voting on slate and awards reception
Join us for the last meeting of the school year and see how you can be involved next year!
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All Night Grad Party Update ~ We Need You!
Don't Let Your Senior Be Left Out, All Night Grad Party Tickets on Sale!
Tickets for the All Night Graduation Party are on sale now. The price for a ticket is $55. Tickets may be purchased online through the PTSA.
All Seniors who have bought their ticket by this Friday, May 17, will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Starbucks gift card.
Buy tickets here: https://fairfaxhs.memberhub.com/store/items/995293
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Or scan the QR code here:
Free and reduced ticket order forms are available to eligible students through the FHS front office.
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We have a great party planned for our graduates at the St. James sports complex that will include Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, a Casino, DK/Karaoke, Golf Simulators, Airbrush Tattoo Artists, Carnival Games, Food, Prizes and the Super Awesome Amazing Room! Don't let your Senior be left out on graduation night!
Volunteers Needed at the ANG Celebration, June 4
To make this party happen, we need adult volunteers that night at the St. James. In order to have the All Night Graduation Celebration at the St. James, the venue REQUIRES a minimum of 1 chaperone/volunteer per 10 students to run this event! (The St. James will cancel without full volunteer staffing). That means we will need over 60 adult volunteers over two shifts at the party.
We have a range of volunteer positions open – setup, arrival assistance, bag check, food service, casino dealers, prizes, and roving chaperones. We also need people in the leads for these areas. Volunteer shifts run 3 to 4 hours over the course of the night (you can sign-up for two shifts and stay for the whole party).
You can sign up to volunteer at the following SignUpGenius Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA9A62FA7F58-49226288-allnight
Volunteers can be parents, alumni, family, and friends of FHS. This is open to parents with students at ALL grade levels, it is not limited to Senior Class parents (but we certainly want their support). Please to share this link with anyone who may want to help out at the party.
Only You Can Help Make the Party Happen!
Donate to Support the All Night Grad Party
Monetary donations to the All Night Graduation Party are always welcome. If you, or your friends and family, would like to make a donation to the All Night Graduation Party, you can donate online at the PTSA’s giving-site: https://fairfaxhs.memberhub.com/store/items/931830.
Next ANG Meeting: May 22, 2024
Our last Committee Meeting is on May 22 at 7:00 pm, at FHS in room A118 (classroom to the left from the front door.) (new location). We will be discussing the party planning and our volunteer assignments at the party on graduation night, June 4.
We encourage people to join us in person, but if that is not possible, we will be live streaming on Zoom:
Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81199262921
Meeting ID: 811 9926 2921
If you have any questions about the All Night Grad Party, or would like to talk about how you can help, please email us at ANG@fairfaxptsa.org
We look forward to all parents’ support for the All Night Grad Party. Together, we will make this a night for our seniors to remember!
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