Table of Contents:
- Welcome Back to School!
- PTSA Membership
- No-Fuss Fundraiser
- Back to School Night
- Mock SAT&ACT
- Upcoming Events
Welcome Back to School!
Happy first week of school! It was wonderful to see many of you at the orientation and open house events last week. Thanks to Miranda Adams and Debbie Reinsel for kicking off the PTSA membership drive at our booth and sharing all the great things that the PTSA has planned for the year. We hope that you were able to get information about Academic Boosters and, if you have a senior, All Night Grad. Please visit our website or look for our booth at Back to School Night on 9/18 to learn more about the programs that PTSA supports and become more involved at FHS! https://www.fairfaxptsa.org/home
Don’t forget to sign up to receive the weekly PTSA emails when you’re signing up to receive FHS News and Announcements through “News You Choose.”
Join us for the First Meeting of the Year!
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Please join us at 7pm on Tuesday, September 17th in the school Library for the first PTSA meeting of the school year! |
PTSA Membership
PARENT, TEACHER, STUDENT ASSOCIATION
JOIN THE PTSA TODAY!
Be entered in our membership raffle drawing!! Join the Parent Teacher Student Association, PTSA, to support our FHS teachers, students and community! Your dues and donations work to fund all of our activities and programs. Scan the code provided or JOIN, by Monday, August 19th for the most chances to win! Being a member helps keep you engaged and informed of what is happening in our school community and provides opportunities to get involved as your availability permits. FINALLY, becoming a member does not mean you are required to volunteer, but we would love to have you on board!
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Parent/Adult: $20
Teacher/Staff: $12
FHS Student: $8
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Why join the PTSA?
The Parent Teacher Student Association keeps you informed and involved at FHS! https://www.fairfaxptsa.org/membership dues directly support FHS students and teachers, funding school functions like guest speakers, Teacher Appreciation and student scholarships and awards. Let us help you get connected with the things that your student enjoys and build a supportive community.
Why donate to the PTSA?
The Parent Teacher Student Association is a 501(c)3 organization that relies solely on membership dues and donations to fund the budget. Your donations support student recognition, the FHS food bank, fund teacher grants and support the clinic and school counselors. Please visit our website to see the proposed budget that will directly support students, teachers and parents at FHS. Fairfax High School PTSA - Bylaws & Budget (fairfaxptsa.org)
Top 5 PTSA Membership Myths and Truths
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MYTH: PTSA membership is only for moms.
TRUTH: PTSA is for everyone! Parents, guardians, students, teachers, administrators, school board members, etc. Everyone can have good ideas and contribute to making our school community stronger.
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MYTH: I do not need to join PTSA now that my child is in high school.
TRUTH: Students who attend a high school with a PTSA are more likely to graduate. And the more members in the PTSA, the higher the overall graduation rates.
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MYTH: Joining PTSA requires you to volunteer.
TRUTH: If you want to volunteer, that’s great, but your support as a member is enough. Your dues and donations fund the majority of the PTSA budget.
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MYTH: If I join the PTSA they will just keep asking for more money.
TRUTH: The PTSA needs input and perspectives from as many families as possible and each family can contribute in whatever way they are most comfortable, whether that is by sharing their ideas, their volunteer labor, their financial support or all three.
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MYTH: PTSA is only a social club.
TRUTH: PTSA is a membership-based advocacy association. Local PTSAs build community between schools and families. Join to have your voice heard!
BONUS MYTH: PTSA membership never expires.
TRUTH: You need to join every year. Even though membership runs annually, each family member can join anytime during the year. https://fairfaxhs.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true
PTSA No Fuss Fundraiser - Donate Today!
Support our FHS Students and Teachers with your generous donations! Our No-Fuss Fundraiser has a goal of $2200 to fully fund the proposed 24-25 PTSA budget. The Parent, Teacher, Student Association supports FHS students and teachers through financing events and supporting wellness, diversity, and volunteerism. The PTSA rewards academic achievement, offers student scholarships, funds classroom grants, puts on teacher appreciation events, and supports the FHS Food Bank. We rely entirely on membership dues and donations to fund the PTSA budget, and as a 501(c)3, your donation is tax-deductible. For details on how the funds are spent, see the proposed budget HERE.
We rely entirely on membership dues and donations to fund the PTSA budget, and as a 501(c)3, your donation is tax-deductible. For details on how the funds are spent, see the proposed budget HERE. |
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Back to School Night
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FHS Back to School Night is Sept. 18
5:30pm: Special sessions for Special Education, Multi-Language Learners (ML), Seniors, and Family/Life Education.
6:30pm: Introductions and classroom visits.
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Mock SAT (digital) / Mock ACT (paper)
On Saturday, September 21, 2024 the FHS Academic Boosters will partner with Applerouth Tutoring to offer the Mock SAT (digital format) and the Mock ACT (paper format) exams.
This is a perfect opportunity for students who haven’t started their testing to become familiar with the format in a stress-free environment at FHS for only $25. Students will receive detailed score reports to help them determine which areas they need to study.
Mock (digital) SAT registration (limited to 75)
Test Time: Saturday, September 21st, 9:00am – 11:45am
Students must be from FCPS and bring a fully charged FCPS computer
https://applerouth.onecanoe.com/school/8801
Mock (paper) ACT registration (limited to 50)
Test Time: Saturday, September 21st, 9:15am – 1:30pm
https://applerouth.onecanoe.com/school/8801
Can’t make the September date? The next test at FHS will be March 22, 2025. You can sign-up now using the above.
Questions: Academicboosters@fairfaxptsa.org
Principal's Coffee, Friday, Sept. 20
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The Principal's Coffee is a long-standing tradition of casual conversation with the Principal, to hear about all things FHS! Parents, please join us for the first Principal's Coffee of the year, on Friday, September 20th at 7:30am in the school library. See you there! |
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August 30 & Sept 2: Labor Day Holiday for Students and Staff; FHS Buildings closed
September 4: Late Buses start, every Wed & Thu
September 6: Unite & Excite Tailgate, 4:30-6:30pm in the Field House parking lot; Home Football Game vs. Oakton, kick off at 7:00pm.
September 13: Homecoming Parade, Blenheim Blvd, 4:15pm
September 13: Homecoming Game vs. Centreville, 7pm
September 14: Homecoming Dance, FHS Field House
September 17: PTSA Meeting, Library, 7pm
September 18: Back to School Night, 6:30pm
September 20: Principal's Coffee, Library, 7:30am (please note new date)
September 27: Fairfax Academy Musical Theatre Senior Spotlight Showcase, Auditorium, 7pm
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