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Upcoming Events
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
August 19: First Day of School for all FCPS
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May 24, 2024
Happy Friday Fairfax High School Family,
It's been a whirlwind week at Fairfax High School and an exciting one nonetheless as our students have shown their PAWSOMEness and PAWSitivity each and every day. This is the last full week of classes for our graduating Class of 2024, and we couldn't be prouder.
Senior Spotlight:
- The week kicked off with a celebratory Senior Honor Grad Breakfast. These amazing students were recognized for their achievements, and even voted for their commencement speaker! We can't wait to see them shine on graduation day.
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AVID Pyramid Night was a first for FHS, and a huge success! Over 300 families joined us to celebrate the achievements of AVID students from elementary to high school, we were especially excited for our graduating seniors and their exciting post-graduation plans.
Celebrating Achievement:
- We rolled out the red carpet for The Academy Awards, an amazing event honoring outstanding student performance in career and industry-focused coursework. Congratulations to all the winners!
- The Science Department Awards Ceremony recognized students' incredible achievements across all science courses and electives. Their dedication to exploration and discovery is truly inspiring.
- The CTE Department Awards were an amazing place to honor the real-world applications of our career and technology focused scholars.
Fun and New Freshman
- Who says learning can't be fun? Our school-wide Paper, Rock, Scissors Challenge was a blast! We saw some intense competition and plenty of laughter.
- A big thank you to our friends at Dunkin' Donuts for providing a sweet treat to all our students this week!
- Getting ready for high school? We hosted Freshman Transition Night to help our Class of 2028 feel welcomed and prepared for their journey at FHS.
I wish you a peaceful and meaningful Memorial Day as we honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Thank you for your partnership,
 
Included in this issue:
Student Spotlight
- Shark Tank Winners for "Scam Cops"
- Fairfax Rotary Scholarship Winners
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- Calendar Reminders: Memorial Day, Last Day of School
- Summer Extravaganza
- Check Your Student's Lunch Balance
- Colleges Still Accepting Applications
- FHS Testing Calendar
- Student Google Accounts - Action Needed!
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- Student Services Reminders
- Student Testing Results Coming Soon
- FREE Student Bus Passes
- NOVA Early Online Registration for Fall 2024
- Fairfax City/FHS FREE World Languages Summer Camp
- Connect - Contact - Reach Us
Fairfax HS PTSA
- PTSA Meeting Reminder
- ANG Information
Shark Tank Winners
The Fairfax Area Agency on Aging recognized their 2024 Shark Tank Challenge First Place winners: (L-R above) Yousif Al Atbi, David Nam, Nathan Kim, and Advik Atyam. This student team created “Scam Cops,” a program to support Senior Citizens in combatting scams. We are so proud!
Fairfax Rotary Club Scholarship Winners
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Louis Mendieta was honored as a recipient of the William J. Foreman Scholarship. |
City of Fairfax Schools Superintendent Platenberg and Principal Aye, are pictured with (L-R) Roseli Aguirre, Logan Mason, Boyi Dai, Amira Bouhsane, and Elena Rodgers. These students, along with Justin Lindo (not pictured), each won Rotary Scholarships.
Fairfax High School athletes swept the Northern Virginia Athletic Directors, Administrators and Coaches Association Awards Banquet this year! Receiving 5 out of the 25 NVADACA scholarships awards were (L-R): Caitlyn Clark, Adan Eftekhari, Owen Korzak, Brandon Stotts, and Lilia Kim.
Calendar Reminders:
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Learn about the history of Memorial Day. See the complete school year calendar.
Last Day of School A reminder that the last day of school for all of FCPS is Wednesday, June 12. Fairfax HS will have an early release and dismiss at 10:10AM.
FCPS Summer Extravaganza
☀️ Enjoy Fun and Resources at the Summer Extravaganza
Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moonbounce, alpaca petting, storytime, and student performances — all at no cost! Additional food trucks will be on site selling a variety of treats.
Families are invited to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and growth. Community organizations will be providing tips, resources, and helpful information. Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it’s helpful for planning purposes.
☀️ Disfrute Diversión y Recursos en el evento de un Verano Extraordinario
Venga a la Escuela Secundaria de Woodson el sábado, 1 de junio, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., para el FCPS Summer Extravaganza. Disfrute de pintura de cara, comida, música, un brincolín, acariciar alpacas, cuentos, y presentaciones de estudiantes - ¡todo gratis! Camiones de comida adicionales estarán en el sitio para vender una variedad de delicias. Las familias están invitadas a participar en atractivas actividades educativas diseñadas para despertar la curiosidad y el crecimiento. Las organizaciones comunitarias ofrecerán consejos, recursos e información útil. Visite la página web un Verano Extraordinario para obtener más información e inscribirse. La inscripción no es obligatoria, pero es útil para la planificación.
🥗 Don’t Forget to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance!
It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on families’ plates. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to remember to check your students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Families that earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2024-25 school year will be available this summer.
If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2022-23 school year. Get more information about free and reduced-price lunch.
🥗 ¡No Olvide Revisar el Saldo del Almuerzo de su Estudiante! Es una época ocupada del año, y sabemos que las familias tienen muchas prioridades. A medida que nos acercamos al final del año escolar, es importante que las familias recuerden revisar la cuenta MySchoolBucks de sus estudiantes y pagar cualquier balance de comida escolar restante. Las familias que ganan menos del 185% del nivel de pobreza califican para comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Sin embargo, hay que cumplimentar y presentar una nueva solicitud cada año escolar para recibir ese beneficio.La solicitud para el año escolar 2024-25 estará disponible este verano. Si las familias tienen un balance actual y piensan que pueden ser elegibles para recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido, por favor llenen la solicitud FRM para el año escolar 2022-23. Obtenga más información sobre el almuerzo gratuito y a precio reducido.
🎓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
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.
Student Google Accounts: Action Needed
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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 FHS if you have questions.
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
Student Services Reminders
📝 Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website.
How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.
Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE
Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact [school registrar’s name] for an activation letter.
If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information.
🚍 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.
NOVA Early Online College Fall 2024 Semester Registration
NOVA Early Online College (EOC) allows rising high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take up to two tuition-free college courses. EOC courses for the fall semester take place Monday, September 23, through Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Students should register by Friday, July 26, at 5 p.m.
Courses are asynchronous, online, and for college credit only. Thirteen courses are offered along with courses that fulfill the IT Technical Support Career Studies Certificate. EOC courses meet the requirements for most of NOVA’s associate degrees as well as being highly transferable as general education requirements for most colleges and universities.
Spanish:Inscripción para el semestre de otoño de 2024 en NOVA Acceso temprano a la universidad en línea NOVA Early Online College (EOC) permite a los estudiantes de tercer y cuarto año de secundaria tener la oportunidad de tomar hasta dos cursos universitarios gratuitos. Los cursos EOC para el semestre de otoño tienen lugar desde el lunes 23 de septiembre hasta el martes 17 de diciembre de 2024. Los estudiantes deben inscribirse antes del viernes 26 de julio a las 5 p.m.
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
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 ~ 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 on June 4 are on sale now. The price for a ticket is $55. Tickets must be purchased online through the PTSA.
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
All Family and Friends donations made this week will be matched by an anonymous donor.
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
All donations to All Night Grad are tax deductible.
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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