 First Day Feels!
Dear Fairhill Families-
Wow! What an amazing first day of school we had together! Thank you to our community for following all of our procedures to help keep our students safe. Our arrival and dismissal worked out flawlessly and our students had a successful first day.
We hope that your students came home and were able to share all of the things they learned and most importantly, share the strong relationships they built with teachers and new friends. Speaking of new friends, please take a moment now to mark your calendars for Popsicles on the Playground on Wednesday, September 28th at 5:30PM hosted by our PTA. We are hoping to see all of our Tigers there!
As always, we are here to support you and our students. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about how we can support all of our students best.
With gratitude,
Ted & Maura
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Calendar & Dates
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the FCPS school calendar for the 2024-25 school year. It can be found HERE. Below are a few important dates to make note of including our early release Monday’s. As a reminder, this year we will have both two- and three-hours early releases. Two-hour releases are at 2:05 and three-hour releases at 1:05.
Early Release Monday - 1:05 PM dismissal:
- September 16
- October 21
- November 18
- February 10
- March 10April 21
- May 12
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Beginning of Year Events:
- Labor Day Holiday - Friday, August 30th - Monday, September 2nd
- Back To School Night - Wednesday, September 25th - 5:30 PM
News from PTA
CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS: HELP TO MAKE BIG DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY
The Fairhill PTA again will be working to support Fairhill families and our broader local community by collecting unused food purchased from the cafeteria (e.g., milk, string cheese) and/or unopened store bought food (e.g., crackers).
Our kids' role -> From the first day of school, kids are asked to leave food they may otherwise toss in the garbage and instead put it off in the Food for Others fridge in the cafeteria.
Our volunteers' role -> Once a week (Mondays or Tuesdays), we are asking for a volunteer to collect the food and drop it off at Food For Others (1 mile away).
Our collective Impact -> In addition to minimizing food waste, we are helping 75,000 Fairfax County (and Fairhill families) who are food insecure. On a weekly basis last year, we collected hundreds of milk cartons, string cheese packets, crackers, yoghurts and more.
Sign up here to volunteer! Questions???? Call/text//email Anika Marpaka (anikaamin@yahoo.comor 703 855 0500)
 Spanish version here Join PTA
 
Room Parents at Fairhill
What is a room parent?
A room parent facilitates communication between families in their child’s class, the PTA, and their child’s teacher. The PTA is looking for room parents from each class at Fairhill.
What are the responsibilities of a room parent?
There are two key responsibilities of a room parent.
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Email families in your class periodically with key announcements and information. The Room Parent Coordinator will let you know when to send these emails and provide suggested language, which you can personalize based on the specific needs of your class.
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Provide families a nonmonetary way to recognize your teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week. Each spring, the PTA plans a school-wide celebration for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. Room parents are encouraged to supplement the PTA’s efforts by providing families in the class an opportunity to recognize your teacher. The Room Parent Coordinator will provide ideas, but this could be as simple as asking families to send emails or cards.
Room parents may also assist in other ways, depending on their availability and teachers’ needs. For example, some room parents have chosen to:
- Coordinate grade-level playdates in collaboration with other room parents (typically just a weekend meetup at the Fairhill playground).
- Periodically assist teachers with administrative tasks, such as creating a Sign-Up Genius when the teacher needs particular supplies or stuffing Tuesday folders.
I don’t have a flexible schedule and I can’t volunteer during the school day. Can I be a room parent?
Yes! You can do all of the tasks required of a room parent on your own time. Room parents do not need to be available during the school day. However, if you would like the opportunity to volunteer in your child's classroom, you can coordinate with your child's teacher to identify ways to assist.
I’d like to volunteer! I have questions!
Fill out this form and we’ll be in touch.
News from FCPS
Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications
According to the Centers for Disease Control, eating breakfast at school is associated with better attendance rates, fewer missed school days, and better test scores. Families that are earning less than 185% of the poverty level can receive breakfast and lunch for their students at no cost.
Families must complete the Free and Reduced Price Meal application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits. Look for the application in August, view criteria, and up-to-date information on the Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage. Families should reach out to their schools with questions or for assistance.
Watch your email and our website for more information. Learn more about the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program online. If you have questions or need assistance with the Free and Reduced-Price Meals application, please contact the Fairhill front office at 703-208-8100.Plan to Submit Free and Reduced-Price
Multilingual Parent Information Line
☎️ Parent Information Phone Line 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.
Spanish: ☎️ Línea Telefónica de Información para Padres Disponible en Ocho IdiomasPadres/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. También pueden obtener apoyo para comunicarse con la escuela de su hijo. Vea la lista de números de teléfono.
Student Consent Forms
Starting August 1st, Student consent forms currently available on ParentVue will be moved to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC). Families can log into the PDC using their ParentVue credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. If you have a new ParentVue account, you must wait 24 hours after it is created to use the PDC.
https://digitalconsent.fcps.edu/ispb/r/is01/pdcp/login?session=2945843123735
Forms available include:
School Counseling Opt-out Digital Resources Consent SEL Screener Opt-Out Family Life Education Opt-out SOL Retest Permission Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
Important Contact Information
Fairhill Phone Numbers:
Main Office 703-208-8100
• Health Room 703-208-8110
• Cafeteria 703-208-8121
Administration e-mail addresses:
• Principal, Ted Cooper: egcooper@fcps.edu
• Assistant Principal, Maura Cotter: mkcotter@fcps.edu
For a translated version of this newsletter, please click HERE. Next click on the language icon in the upper left corner to choose your preferred language. Para obtener una versión traducida de este mensaje, haga clic AQUÍ. Luego, haga clic en el icono IDIOMA en la esquina superior izquierda para elegir su idioma preferido.
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