Fairfax Villa Weekly Message 8/16/2024

 

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Important Upcoming Dates

8/19: First Day of School for the 2024-2025 School Year

9/18: Back to School night 6-7:30 p.m.


First Day Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

We look forward to seeing everyone back to school on Monday, August 19th. The school bell will ring and doors will open at 9:00 with school starting at 9:10. For the first week of school, please have your kindergartner wear the name tag given to them at the Thursday Open House. The PTA is hosting a Cheers and Tears event in the cafeteria for our Kindergarten families. Please join us for this special event from 9:30-10:30.

In the afternoon on the first day and for the rest of the school year, bus students will be exiting our school to the buses at the front door (door 1), the Kiss and Ride students will exit at door 8, and all walkers will exit at door 2. At dismissal, kindergarten walkers must be met at 4PM by a guardian at door 2. Kindergarteners will not be released unattended. Please be sure that all children know how they go home from school.


Update Your Contact Information

To be sure you receive important information from your schools, update your phone numbers, email addresses, emergency contacts, and health conditions in the Parent/Guardian section of SIS ParentVUE.

Instructions and detailed information are available at the following site: SIS ParentVUE Online Verification/Update (OVU) Packet


Kiss and Ride Information and Registration

Parents may once again use the Kiss & Ride line for student transportation this school year. For detailed instructions and rules, refer to the Kiss and Ride Procedures .

To register, complete this form. A number will be assigned to your car to streamline drop-off and pick-up. You will receive this number during the first week of school, so you do not need it immediately.


Boosterthon Fun Run Fundraiser

🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉 Our Fairfax Villa Fun Run fundraiser kicks off soon! We’re raising $20,000 for School Assemblies, Technology (iPads & Projectors), and Funding the PTA Budget and we need your help. Save the date 📅 and stay tuned for more details on how you can support our cause. #schoolfundraiser #supportourschool #choosebooster

💻 Sign up online at MyBooster.com – 08/21/2024

🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 09/04/2024

👟 Event Day – 09/12/2024


Save the Dates: Early Release Mondays 

The Early Release Mondays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development.  Students will be dismissed 3 hours early seven times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route.  However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families.  To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it. 

The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:

  • September 16
  • October 21
  • November 18
  • February 10
  • March 10
  • April 21
  • May 12

To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/uktSeMtyfJA5sjpd9 for each of your children who are enrolled at Fairfax Villa Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 16, 2024 and October 21, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.


Woodson H.S. Cav Carnival

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August 29th, 2024 | 5-7pm

Open to grades K-6 - Free football admission with a paying adult. Activity tickets sold separately. Free activities available

Click here for flyer!


Frequently Visited Links and Important Fairfax Villa Contacts

Fairfax Villa Contacts Page 

Sign up for News You Choose 

Join the Fairfax Villa PTA

Report Your Child’s Absence 

Visit the Fairfax Villa Website

Substitute Teaching Opportunities

Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account

Recognize an FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares

Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

Parent Handbook