Upcoming Events
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Back To School Night- September 04, 2024 at 5:30-6:00PM; 6:15-6:45PM
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Picture Day!- September 12, 2024
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Three-Hour Early Release-September 23, 2024, Students will dismiss at 12:55 p.m.
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Dear Fairview Families,
As we wrap up another fantastic week at Fairview, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the positive energy and commitment that our students, staff, and families bring to our school community. It has been a truly inspiring experience to witness firsthand the incredible work that is happening here every day.
We look forward to seeing all of our families at our Back to School Night event this Wednesday, September 4..
Sincerely,
Samantha Goldstein
Principal
Fairview Elementary
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Kaila Wise
My name is Kaila Wise and I am the new Assistant Principal at Fairview! I'm so excited to be apart of the Falcon Family. These past few weeks have been so welcoming and engaging. I have always been passionate about education and am excited to contribute to the continued success of Fairview Elementary. I believe in fostering a positive and supportive learning environment where students can thrive. I look forward to working together to create a wonderful school experience for our students.
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Jill Corderman
I am Mrs. Jill Corderman and I’m so excited to be one of the school counselors this year at Fairview! I’m a career switcher. Before going back to school for my Master of Education in Counseling, I spent many years working for Sesame Street in NYC and PBS KIDS in Arlington, VA on the promotion and content side. I also spent a few years as an assistant preschool teacher, an FCPS substitute, and a counseling intern at Robinson Secondary, Cub Run ES and Terra Centre ES. I grew up in the New York metropolitan area, went to undergrad in New Hampshire and Scotland, and now live in Fairfax with my husband, three kids (currently ages 12, 14 and 16) and two rescue dogs. I’ve greatly appreciated the warm welcome from the staff and students and am looking forward to a great year ahead!
Jill Corderman – Counselor for Grades K, 1, 3, and 5
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Karen Fructuoso
I am Mrs. Karen Fructuoso. I am in my second year as a school counselor at Fairview ES. I grew up in Virginia and attended Paul VI HS, George Mason University for undergrad, and VA Tech for my master’s in counseling. I have 3 children...2 boys (ages 20 and 17), one girl (age 13), and a mini Goldendoodle puppy. I love being a school counselor because I get to see students learn and grow in amazing ways. I look forward to working with your children and to having an amazing year together at Fairview! Go FALCONS!!!
Karen Fructuoso – Counselor for Grades K, 2, 4, and 6
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 Fairview Elementary Back To School Night
September 4, 2024
Session 1: 5:30-6:00pm
Session 2: 6:15-6:45pm
*Session two will be a repeat of the first session for families who have more than one child.
- Meet the teacher
- Learn about curriculum
- Lear about classroom routines and expectations
- Sign up for volunteer opportunities
- Meet other families
This school year we will continue using PickUp Patrol to help us track dismissals. PickUp Patrol (PUP) has saved us a great deal of time in the office, reduced classroom interruptions and provides you with a convenient way to make changes to your child’s dismissal plans.
Most importantly, continuing to use it will help us ensure that our students are safely dismissed to their correct after-school destinations.
You should have received an email this week explaining how to log back into your account, or how to create a new one. If you are registered, please look at your child's default dismissal plan to ensure that it is accurate. If you are not registered, please follow the steps outlined in the email and create a default dismissal plan for your child.
Bus
Your ParentVUE account will show your child’s bus route number, the stop location, and estimated pick-up and drop-off times. With your ParentVUE account, you can activate the Here Comes the Bus app for tracking your child’s bus. You will need the FCPS school district code of 28982.
You should arrive at your bus stop ten minutes before your scheduled pick-up time since schedules may vary slightly from day to day.
Kiss and Ride
When using Kiss & Ride, you must enter from Burke Centre Parkway and use Door 2.
Walkers
Walkers enter at the playground, Door 5. All kindergarten students must be met at the door by the parent/guardian.
Parent Toolkit- Parent Action Required
The following are some yearly action items for all parents to complete. Items with an asterisk (*) are time sensitive and require parent action.
September 23-Three Hour Early Release Monday
To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/FU2TgKfthzUcE9RG7 for each of your children who are enrolled at Fairview Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 23, 2024 and October 28, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.
A Few Notes...
Forgotten Items:
To minimize classroom disruptions, we will no longer be making calls to notify students when an item is dropped off at the office.
If your child forgets their water bottle, lunch, jacket, homework, etc., we encourage you to email their teacher to inform them of the drop-off. Please be aware that teachers may not see emails immediately, as they are focused on teaching throughout the day.
To ensure a smooth process, kindly label all items with your child's name and teacher.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Extra Clothes:
To help your child stay comfortable throughout the day, we recommend placing an extra set of clothing in their backpack. We do not have extra clothing items available in the office, and students often need a change of clothes after accidents, spills, or unexpected situations like wet playgrounds or split pants.
Having extra clothes on hand will save you a trip and ensure your child is prepared for any surprises.
Understanding the SIS Attendance Codes:
- EXC-Excused Absence; Examples: student illness, death in the family, medical procedure, injury, temporary student or family hardship, etc.
- UNX-Unexcused Absence; Absences in which student whereabouts are unknown
- UNL-Unexcused Locally Absence; Absences where student whereabouts are known or supported by the parent, but administration or local policy still deems the absence unexcused
Examples: student shopping with parent; student and family away for vacation; student participating in other non-school activities during school hours.
- EXT-Excused Tardy; Student was not present in their classroom at the start of the school day (9:10), but has a valid reason for being late
- UNT-Unexcused Tardy; Student was not present in their classroom at the start of the school day (9:10) for an acceptable reason
- REL-Religious Holiday; Absence for religious holiday or cultural observance -parent notification required
Welcome Falcon Families!
The PTA is excited to kick off an exciting year for students and staff. Please see the following announcements we have for you!
- New year school, new annual membership! Join or renew now!
- First General Meeting will be Monday, Sept. 9th @ 7:00 pm in the Pod.
- Committee volunteers are needed. Learn more and sign up today!
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Spirit Wear is live and ready for purchasing! Don't miss it, you have till Sunday, Sept. 15th.
- SAVE THE DATE for Friday, Oct. 25th as we celebrate Fairview turning 125 years!
- Join us to an evening of glamour, fun, and grown-up delights at a celebratory soirée hosted by the PTA at the Fairfax Country Club, from 6:00 - 10:00 pm. More details to come on ticket purchasing.
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