Upcoming Events
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AAP Overview Information Night-September 30, 2024
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Holiday (Rosh Hashanah)-October 03, 2024
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Student Holiday-October 04, 2024
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AAP Referral Information Night-October 8, 2024
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Student Holiday (Indigenous Peoples’ Day)-October 14, 2024
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Three-Hour Early Release Monday-October 28, 2024
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End of First Quarter (Two-Hour Early Release)-October 31, 2024
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Fairview's 125th Anniversary Spirit Week- October 28-31, 2024
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Holiday (Diwali)-November 01, 2024
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Student Holiday-November 04, 2024
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Student Holiday-November 05, 2024
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Dear Fairview Families,
Can you believe it’s almost October? This week, we celebrated our military-connected families and had a fantastic time connecting with our Falcon community. We’re excited to strengthen these relationships, knowing they positively impact our students, educators, and the school as a whole. Our first PTA event is tonight and we hope to see you all there!
Have a great weekend!
Samantha Goldstein
Principal
Fairview Elementary
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Continuum of Services
September 30th from 5:30-6:30PM
We are excited to host an information night on September 30th in the cafeteria to discuss the different levels of service available to all Fairview students. There will be information about what each of the levels of service are and what their service delivery looks like. We will also talk about how to advocate for your child to be reviewed for these services.
Full Time (Level IV) Screening
October 8th from 5:30-6:30 PM
This informational meeting will be held in the POD. The focus for this informational session is to explain the process for Full Time (Level IV) Services that take place in 3rd-6th Grades. This process will take place this school year for next year’s placements. We will discuss everything from the referral to the County Level Screening process. If you would like more information on this process, please plan to attend.
As part of our commitment to creating a safe and focused learning environment for our students, our school is using a classroom management tool that will help teachers better connect with student devices during classes. We are continuing to expand our use over the coming weeks. This tool will provide teachers with a number of helpful features:
•Easily view student screens in real time from the teacher console to see which students may need guidance or support.
•Focus student attention on a particular website on their device to minimize distractions.
•Pause student access to the internet to focus on other classroom tasks.
We believe this classroom management tool will allow us to maximize class time to support your student’s learning while at school. Please note that student devices will not be monitored outside of school hours. The regular filters remain in place on school devices, but once they are home, teachers cannot monitor students. We encourage families to sign up for your own Lightspeed reports, which will allow you to see how your child is spending time on the computer during and after school hours.
 Fairview's 125th Anniversary Celebration
Fairview is excited to celebrate our 125th anniversary with a plethora of activities and events!
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Monday, October 28th– Fairview is 125 day. Wear your new Fairview 125 shirt – (parents – fill this google form out per child to give us their sizes)
- We will be taking a group picture in the formation of the number 125 on this day in our shirts!
- Thank you to those that have submitted sizes for your child, if you haven’t had a chance yet, please complete this google form ASAP!
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Tuesday, October 29th - Future Day. Dress up as you think a student would dress 125 years from now, or in an outfit representing your future career.
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Wednesday, October 30th – Historical Figure Day – Dress up as a historical figure
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Thursday, October 31st – Decades Day – Dress up from the decade of your choice!
- This day we will also be hosting an assembly for all students!
Fairview Student Contests!
 Dear Falcons,
Would you like to design the front of a commemorative post card to honor our 125th anniversary?
Sincerely,
Mrs. Ehrman
All students may submit a postcard design to the front office by October 16, 2024 at 3:55PM!
 Fairview Elementary Essay Contest
What: Write an essay about what school will be like in 125 years!
When: Submit your essay by October 16, 2024 by 3:55PM
Where: Submit your essay to the Front Office!
Rules: Open to all students in grades K-6; Has to answer the question: "What will school be like in 125 years?"; Will be judged based on: originality, clarity, structure, and how well it answers the question; Winners will get to read a portion of their essay in the assembly the week of Oct 28th!
Contact information: For more information, contact Mrs. Ehrman.
 PTA Invites You to the 125th Anniversary Fundraiser
Join us for a special anniversary fundraiser as we celebrate our school’s legacy and support its future. Enjoy an evening of fun, community, and giving back, with proceeds benefiting our students, staff, and programs. Let's make this milestone unforgettable while helping our school thrive for years!
🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events
Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.
When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence.
Watch this video with tips on understanding the FCPS school year calendar and visit the Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
🎓 Help Your Student Prepare for the Future at College Fair and Postsecondary Nights
The annual FCPS College Fair will be held on Sunday, October 20, at George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Approximately 220 colleges and universities will be represented, including two- and four-year schools and U.S. Service Academies.
Following the fair, a two-night Postsecondary Virtual Event will be held on Monday, October 21, and Tuesday, October 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. Both events will help students be better prepared for the next chapter of their educational journey. Learn more about the college fair and postsecondary virtual event.
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:
Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 4: Equitable Access to Opportunities
FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.
The fourth goal ensures all students have the same access to opportunities, no matter what school they attend. This includes academics and other programs that inspire and engage students and allow them to explore their passions and talents. See how Goal 4 is being put into practice.
Gun Safety and Safe Gun Storage
Providing students and staff with a safe educational environment remains our priority. Sadly, gun violence continues to impact schools and communities across our nation.
In FCPS, lessons on gun safety are built into our curriculum. It is critical that parents and guardians talk to their children about the importance of gun safety and safe gun storage in their homes, and in any home they may visit.
The FCPS website has gun safety resources as well as information about safety and security practices at schools. See Dr. Reid’s recent letter to the community for more resources.
Safely Store Firearms and Medications
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has a limited supply of free locking medication boxes and trigger locks that fit a wide variety of firearms. Visit the Lock and Talk website to learn more.
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