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Fall Is In The Air!
Dear Families
We have officially moved into fall, one of the most exciting times of the year in an elementary school! We want to remind you of two upcoming events in October to mark on your calendar.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: All parents will be offered a Parent-Teacher Conference by the end of Quarter 1, October 31st. Many teachers had sign-ups at Back-to-School Night or have sent sign-ups home in their newsletters. If you haven’t yet scheduled a conference, please contact your child's teacher to ensure you're signed up. These moments of connection between our teachers and families are vitally important. Thank you for your time and partnership.
Fall Festival: While every PTA event is a blast, the Fall Festival is one of our students' favorite events! For our new families, this fall celebration includes games, dinner, and most importantly, the Sixth Grade Fright Walk—a rite of passage for our sixth graders, who create a walk-through spooky house on our stage. Fall Festival is on Friday, October 25th.
All our best,
Ted & Maura
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Greetings from the library! We printed overdue notices today, so if your child receives one in their Tuesday folder, please help them locate the books and return the late books to school. Thank you for your help!
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Upcoming AAP Parent Information Sessions
Overview of AAP Programs & Continuum of Services: Wednesday, October 16th at 5:30-6:30 pm
Understanding the Full-Time AAP Services Screening Process: Thursday, November 7th at 5:00-6:00 pm
Please join us for a Parent Information Session on Wednesday, October 16th @ 5:30-6:30 in the Fairhill library for an Overview of FCPS Advanced Academic Programs and AAP services provided here at Fairhill. All parents are welcome to join to learn more about AAP programs and continuum of services.
Additionally, we will be hosting a Parent Information Session on Thursday, November 7th @ 5:00-6:00 in the Fairhill library to share information about the Screening and Identification processes for Full-Time AAP services for identified students. This session is intended for families of students in grades 2-6. We hope to see you then!
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Save The Dates:
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October - ADHD & Dyslexia Awareness Month
- October 2nd - National Custodian Appreciation Day.
- October 3rd & 4th - Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
- October 9th - Spirit Night at Mosaic Nando's Peri-Peri and Barnes and Noble 4-8PM
- October 14th - Student Holiday
- October 14th - Superintendent Community Conversation at Fairhill ES. 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- October 16th - Overview of AAP Programs & Continuum of Services 5:30-6:30pm
- October 17th - Young Scholar Field Trip
- October 18th - Kindergarten Field Trip
- October 21st - Early Release Day at 1:05pm
- October 22nd - Parent Coffee 9:30am
- October 24th - 4th Grade Field Trip Jamestown
- October 25th - Fall Festival 5:30pm - 7pm
- October 25th - 1st Grade Field Trip
- October 25th - 5th Grade Field Trip
- October 28th - PreK Field Trip
- October 31st - Early Release @ 2:05pm.
- October 31st - Teacher/Parent Conferences
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🚍 Beep! Beep! Stay Up-to-Date on Transportation
Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following kiss-and-ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses.
If a bus is delayed, parents/caregivers may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce bus delays of 30 minutes or more. Visit the Transportation Services contact webpage to see who to contact with specific questions.
To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.
Student Pictures
 
News from PTA
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The PTA will treat teachers and staff to lunch on October 14th. Want to help out? Sign up to provide chips, drinks or desserts or make a donation. Lunches are a great way to show our appreciation and contribute to strong morale!
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Follow our New Instagram Account!
Stay up to date on the latest Fairhill PTA news! Follow our new Instagram account @FairhillPTA between now and September 15th and automatically be entered to win a Fairhill Elementary Fun pack featuring some of our favorite Tiger themed swag.
http://instagram.com/fairhillpta
We're thrilled to announce our upcoming spirit night in partnership with Nando’s Peri-Peri and Barnes & Noble in Mosaic! Join us on October 9th from 4 pm to 8 pm for an evening of delicious food, great books, and community spirit. A portion of all sales during this event will directly benefit our school's programs. Enjoy a family meal at Nando’s Peri-Peri, then browse for your next favorite read at Barnes & Noble. It's a perfect opportunity to support community businesses while helping our school.
Keep an eye in our Tuesday folder for more information. Let's make this a night to remember – your participation helps fund field trips, playground equipment, teacher appreciation lunches, and more!
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
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The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs. They will:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
October 4, 2024, 9 a.m.- noon
Jim Scott Community Center
3001 Vaden Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22031
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
Register Online
SIBTEEN: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with
Special Needs!
Attention FCPS parents!!! From the same people who brought you Sibshops, we are excited to introduce SibTeen!
SibTeen is a community-building group for Middle School siblings of children with disabilities. We have fun activities, both recreational and art-based, as well as discussion activities. It’s a unique opportunity for students to share about their lives and support each other while normalizing their life experiences. SibTeen is a place where participants will feel validated and understood and can build upon their community of support. And…. there will be food!
October 4, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
Jim Scott Community Center
3001 Vaden Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22031
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
Register Online
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.
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
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