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Upcoming Events
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 31, 2024
Happy Friday Fairfax Family! The Countdown is On!
This week marks a bittersweet milestone for Fairfax High School. Our amazing Class of 2024 has taken their final exams, shared some emotional goodbyes as they revisited their elementary and middle schools, and celebrated their achievements at the Senior Awards ceremony. During our graduation walk we took over 300 Seniors back to their schools to "walk the halls" and experience both nostalgia and gratitude. We recognized 31 scholar athletes who will continue their athletic journey during our NCAA Recognition Ceremony. We also hosted our career transition ceremony that celebrated 9 graduates who are moving into the work force and will continue their career training. We are filled with pride for their dedication, and we are excited for the incredible things they'll accomplish next. We will see you at GRADUATION ON JUNE 4!
The celebrations didn't stop there. This week was also a whirlwind of activity for our underclassmen. We wrapped up SOL testing, giving everyone a well-deserved sigh of relief, and also celebrate a magnitude of growth and success. We then hosted a fabulous field day experience, filled with fun and laughter for all our students. Finally, we recognized the incredible achievements of our multi-lingual learners with a special awards ceremony.
What a fantastic week of farewells, fun, and ALL THINGS FAIRFAX!
Thank you for your partnership,
 
Included in this issue:
Student Spotlight
- Transition Ceremony
- NCAA Recognition Ceremony
Staff Spotlight
- New Assistant Principal, Megan Ciccarello
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- Calendar Reminders: LGBTQIA+ Month;
Caribbean American Heritage Month
- No School for FHS Underclass on June 4
- Graduation Info on School Website
- FHS Testing Calendar for June
- Student Google Accounts - Action Needed!
- Student Services Reminder - Action Needed by June 7th
- FLE Materials Available for Review until June 10th
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- Class of 2025 Senior Portrait Appointments
- FCPS Summer Camps
- Family Information Phone Lines
- FCPS Budget
- FCPS News This Week - In Case You Missed It...
- Connect - Contact - Reach Us
Fairfax HS PTSA
- PTSA Newsletter Update
- ANG Information
Transition Ceremony
NCAA Recognition Ceremony
🦁 Welcome to our new Assistant Principal!
We are excited to announce that our new Assistant Principal, Megan Ciccarello, will be joining the FHS team in June.
Ms. Ciccarello comes from a family of educators. She brings 16 years of experience working with students of all ages, from PreK to university level. She is a native New Yorker and completed her undergraduate degree in Spanish and Italian secondary education at Hofstra University. Ms. Ciccarello earned a master’s degree in special education from Loyola Marymount University and a master’s degree in educational administration and supervision from Fordham University. She has called Virginia home for the past 11 years and is coming to Fairfax High School from Prince William County, where she served in a variety of roles, most recently as assistant principal at C.D. Hylton High School in Woodbridge, where she supervised their Special Education department.
Prior to serving in the assistant principal role at Hylton, Ms. Ciccarello was an assistant principal at Independence Nontraditional School. She also teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in special education for the University of Valley Forge. Ms. Ciccarello is passionate about serving students of all abilities and backgrounds and helping them to achieve their potential. She feels strongly about partnering alongside educators to ensure that students are learning in the best environment with the right supports and relationships to help them succeed. Outside of her life in education, Ms. Ciccarello enjoys spending time outside, reading, cooking, and chasing after her 4-year-old son! She is thrilled to be joining the Fairfax High School team, and excited to connect and collaborate with our community.
Calendar Reminders:
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.
In the month of June, we recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we affirm our obligation to uphold the dignity of all people. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Mes del Orgullo LGBTQIA
En el mes de Junio, reconocemos la resistencia y determinación de las muchas personas que luchan por vivir libre y auténticamente. Nos unimos a quienes se enfrentan a una lucha constante contra la discriminación y la injusticia. En este Mes del Orgullo, afirmamos nuestra obligación de defender la dignidad de todas las personas. Cada individuo de nuestra comunidad escolar debe sentirse valorado por quién es y libre de ser la persona auténtica que es. Aprenda más sobre los meses de herencia, celebraciones y tradiciones celebradas en FCPS.
Caribbean American Heritage Month
FCPS celebrates the rich diversity and honors the many contributions of immigrants of Caribbean heritage to our nation during the month of June. Caribbean individuals are some of the most ethnically diverse in the world. There are more than 8.5 million individuals in the United States born in the Caribbean or of Caribbean ancestry. Learn more about Caribbean American Heritage Month.
Spanish:Mes de la Herencia Caribeña Americana
Fairfax County Public Schools celebra la gran diversidad y honra las muchas contribuciones de los inmigrantes de herencia Caribeña a nuestra nación durante el mes de Junio. Los caribeños son algunos de los grupos étnicos más diversos del mundo. En Estados Unidos hay más de 8,5 millones de personas nacidas en el Caribe o de ascendencia caribeña. Aprenda más sobre el Mes de la Herencia Caribeña.
See the complete school year calendar.
JUNE 4 Graduation - No School for Underclass
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A reminder to FHS families that due to Graduation on school grounds, there is NO SCHOOL for 9/10/11 grade students on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Classes will resume on Wednesday, June 5th (Blue Day). Congrats to our Graduates! |
Graduation Info on School Website
Please check the Senior Section of the school website for all Graduation Info! Please note - with the exception of guests watching the live stream in the auditorium, the building is closed to the public before, during and after graduation. Thank you for your cooperation! |
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FHS Testing Calendar for June
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
 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 FHS if you have questions.
Schedule Change Deadline is JUNE 7
Family Life Education Materials Available for Review
The recommended Family Life Education instructional materials are available for community review through Monday, June 10, at 4:30 p.m. View details and a feedback form.
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 while you’re still juniors because there are so many of you to photograph, and unlike underclassmen portraits, these are more of a photoshoot and take additional time. You can take your yearbook photo for free, or if you would like several outfit changes, pay a small fee for more time with the photographer.
A new batch of dates have opened up for next week! JUNE 6 & 7, and JUNE 10 & 11 are now available to be booked. Times are from 3pm-8pm and are scheduled during the short days following exams, so you have time to go home and get ready before you return to school.
There will be additional dates in both July, August, and September that will open after the June dates have passed, but those are our busiest times and become booked very quickly.
Caps and gowns and formal attire—both tuxedos and drapes—will be provided. If you’d rather wear something gender-neutral for your formal photo, you may wear an all-black sweater, a solid-black button down, or a formal, all-black top of your choosing. While black and white have been popular choices for religious head coverings and clothing in the formal photo, we welcome colors of your choosing.
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.
We're excited to get started and we look forward to capturing fantastic images and memories for the Class of 2025!
Summer Camps
Online Campus Summer Registration Closing Soon!
Registration for summer classes with FCPS' Online Campus will close on Friday, June 7. Online campus courses are for students in grades 7-12. Email OnlineCampus@fcps.edu or call 703-503-7781 with any questions.
Other Summer Learning Opportunities
Chantilly Academy will host an AFA CyberCamp from Monday, June 24, to Friday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This camp would be a great fit for rising fifth through eighth graders of all skill levels interested in learning more about the importance of cybersecurity and gaining skills to protect themselves and others from cyber threats. Discounts are available for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Visit the camp website for more information.
Registration is also still available for the Institute for the Arts (IFTA) and Elementary-IFTA (E-IFTA) arts camps, and Credit Recovery Academy.
Family Information Phone Lines
☎️ Family Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages
Parents/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.
☎️ Líneas Telefónica de Información para Familia Disponible en Ocho Idiomas
Padres/cuidadores que hablan Amárico, Árabe, Chino, Farsi, Coreano, Español, Urdu o Vietnamita pueden llamar a una línea telefónica de información para obtener información general sobre FCPS. Vea la lista de números de teléfono.
☎️ 가족 정보 전화는 8가지 언어로 제공됩니다.
암하라어, 아랍어, 중국어, 페르시아어, 한국어, 스페인어, 우르두어, 베트남어를 할 줄 아는 보호자는 전화 안내 라인에 전화하여 FCPS에 대한 일반적인 정보를 얻을 수 있습니다. 또한 자녀의 학교와의 의사소통에 대한 지원도 받을 수 있습니다. 전화번호 목록 보기.
FCPS Budget
School Board Votes to Adopt Fiscal Year 2025 Approved Budget
The Fairfax County School Board voted to adopt Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Approved Budget at their last board meeting. The FY 2025 Approved Budget totals $3.7 billion — a net increase of $233.2 million or 6.6% over the previous year.
The FY 2025 Approved Budget focuses on providing educational excellence for all students and ensuring that employees’ hard work and dedication are acknowledged through competitive compensation. Both of these efforts fully align with the FCPS 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
Nearly 86% of the Approved Budget is targeted at instruction. Key budget highlights include funding for a 4% compensation increase for all employees; maintaining existing class size formulas and providing necessary support to all students; and expanding athletics offerings, additional athletic trainers, and enhanced stipends for fine and performing arts.
📰 In Case You Missed It...
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- School Board Adopts 2025 Budget
- Online Campus Summer Registration
- Family Life Education Materials Available for Review
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
throughout the year:
Fairfax HS PTSA
Table of Contents:
- Newsletter Update
- ANG Information
Next PTSA Newsletter on June 11
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Due to FHS Graduation on June 4th, the next PTSA newsletter - and last one of the school year! - will be published on Tuesday, June 11th. Congratulations to our Graduates and their families! |
All Night Grad Party ~ NEXT WEEK!!
Volunteers Still Needed at the All Night Graduation 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).
We still have a range of volunteer positions open – bag check, casino dealers, and roving chaperones. 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. Recent graduates are always welcome.
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.
Don't let your Senior be left out on graduation night!
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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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