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Upcoming Events
October 24: Band & Orchestra Masquerade Concert, 7pm, Auditorium
October 26: Fairfax City Band Concert, 7:30pm, Auditorium, Tickets Required
October 26: FHS Class of 1974, 50th Reunion, 6pm
October 31: End of First Qtr., 2HR Early Release
November 1: School Holiday (Diwali)
November 4: ROAR Roundup, 8:30-11:30am, Field House
November 4 & 5: Student Holidays, Teacher Workdays
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Thank you for attending our Multilingual Community Dinner!
October 18, 2024
Greetings Fairfax Family and Friends,
We are so excited to share Fairfax Friday Facts with each of you this week.
Celebrating Academic Excellence
Roar Lions Roar-This week, we celebrated a remarkable achievement – 532 of our amazing students earned Academic Letters for achieving a GPA of 3.8 or higher! It was a truly inspiring moment to witness these dedicated individuals receive their well-deserved certificates, letters, or pins, along with a sweet treat to commemorate their hard work. Congratulations to all our Academic Letter recipients! A BIG ROUND OF APPAWS.
DECA Districts: Future Business Leaders are FAIRFAX FIERCE
A huge shout-out to the 120 Fairfax High School students who dedicated their day off to compete in the DECA District competitions. These students showcased their skills and knowledge in various business and marketing simulations. We commend your enthusiasm and competitive spirit! A special thanks to our dedicated student leaders who facilitated the "Success Station" at the event, providing students with blazers, ties, and business attire to ensure they looked and felt their best.
PAWSome Recognition for Automotive Tech!
Fairfax High School was honored to host the Fall Auto Council meeting this week. During this event, we had the exciting opportunity to celebrate our outstanding Automotive Tech program, which was recently awarded the prestigious Virginia School Board Association Workforce Development Award! This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students and teachers in this exceptional program.
WOW Wednesday: A PAWSitive Success!
This week's WOW Wednesday was a fantastic opportunity for students to engage in social-emotional learning (SEL) activities. From pumpkin painting and jewelry making to Uno tournaments, Lego League, open gym, video games, and crochet, there was something for everyone! A special thank you to our friends from Dunkin who made WOW Wednesday even more wonderful by stopping by with games and gifts!
Fairfax Focus
There are two weeks left in the quarter. Please check Parentvue to ensure your student is meeting success in each of their classes. The learning lounge, coach class, and Saturday school are all systems of support for students here at FHS.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates and events at Fairfax High School.
In partnership,
🩷 Volleyball DIG PINK!
Included in this issue:
Student Spotlight
- Alcanza Field Trip was a huge success!
Staff Spotlight
- John King receives the VA Workforce Award!
Calendar Reminders:
- National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 21-25
- End of Frist Quarter, Early Release Day, Oct. 31
- Diwali/Dia de los Muertos/All Saints Day, Nov. 1, No School
- School Planning and Teacher Workdays, Nov. 4 & 5, Student Holidays
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- Roar Roundup Conferences, Nov. 4, 8:30-11:30am, Field House
- Safeway Immunization Clinics, Oct. 28 & 29
- Community Conversations with Dr. Reid
- AP Test Opt-Out Timeline & Fees
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- In-Person College Fair & Postsecondary Virtual Event
- N.A.P.S. = Notetaking for AP Students
- 9th Grade Parent/Guardian Night, Oct. 23, 7pm, Auditorium
- MySchoolBucks Directions
- District News: In Case You Missed It
- Quick Links
Fairfax HS PTSA
- Support the Class of 2025!
- Support our Teachers!
- Join the PTSA or Donate Today
- No-Fuss Fundraiser
Alcanza Field Trip
This past Wednesday, some of our FHS 10th & 11th grade students attended the 25th Annual ALCANZA College Fair at George Mason University. Mason hosts ALCANZA as part of their effort to inform local Latinx high school students about opportunities in higher education. More than 200 colleges and universities from all over the nation attend ALCANZA for the opportunity to meet with these students. The fair is designed to encourage students to pursue higher education, and they are provided essential information to help with college applications and the financial aid process.
John King awarded the VA Workforce Award 💪
Auto Shop Teacher, John King, was recently awarded the Workforce Readiness Award from the Virginia School Board Association, and the City of Fairfax Schools.
This award seeks to recognize Virginia school divisions that have achieved excellence in Workforce Readiness through innovative program/project within the school community or in a regional collaboration with emphasis on:
• communication and collaboration with the business community;
• student engagement with the business community; or
• student entrepreneurial activities.
Mr. King's Auto Advisory Council is a mix of FHS staff, FCPS staff, local businesses, former parents, and advisors that help guide and promote his Auto Shop Program. Through the council, he has been able to provide his students with new equipment, learning opportunities and even employment for current students and graduates. Many of his former students who are in the field, return to his classes to offer career perspectives and advice.
Well done and Congratulations, Mr. King!
🗓️Calendar Reminders
National School Bus Safety Week 🚌
National School Bus Safety Week is is next week, Oct. 21-25. This year's theme is "Driving Safely Into the future". This week is designed to bring awareness to and promote school bus safety. Please be mindful and drive carefully when you see our buses!
Quarter End, Early Release, Diwali/Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day, Student Holidays
Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed. Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday.
See the complete school year calendar.
Fin de trimestre, salida anticipada, Diwali/Día de los Muertos y Todos los Santos, Día festivo para los estudiantes
El jueves, 31 de octubre, es el último día del primer trimestre y los estudiantes saldrán dos horas antes de la hora habitual. El viernes, 1 de noviembre, es un día festivo este año para Diwali y Día de los Muertos y el Día de Todos los Santos. Todas las escuelas y oficinas permanecerán cerradas.Las escuelas están cerradas para los estudiantes el lunes, 4 de noviembre, para un día de planificación escolar, y el martes, 5 de noviembre, para un día de trabajo para los maestros.
Consulte el calendario completo del curso escolar.
🦁 Roar Roundup, Monday, Nov. 4
IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENT: The ROAR ROUND UP!
Fairfax High School is excited to welcome back mini-Parent/Teacher Conferences. The ROAR Round Up will be hosted on Monday,
November 4, from 8:30 am-11:30 am.
- The field house will be set up with rows of tables, organized by department, with teachers sitting in alphabetical order within each department. They will have signs above their heads so you know who's who.
- Doors to the field house will not open early. The field house lobby, however, will be open around 8:15 and light refreshments will be provided by the PTSA.
- Bring a copy of your child's schedule or have a list of teacher names from your student. If you forget, copies of student schedules will be available, but bringing your own will result in one less line in which you need to stand. You can chat with the teachers in any order, you do not have to follow your child's schedule.
- Lines form in front of each teacher, when it is your turn, step forward and sit down. You will have 4-6 minutes to chat with the teacher. If you request a longer conference, it may be better to work with the teacher or counselor to schedule an appointment for a different time.
The teacher will have your child's current grade report as a reference. You can ask if any assignments are missing. You can ask if homework is being turned in on time. You can ask about test corrections, retakes, support, etc. You can learn if your child is taking advantage of these policies to improve their grade. If your child is struggling in class, you can ask if they have gone to the teacher's classroom during Lion Time or stayed after school to get help during coach class or the learning lounge. You can also ask if there is anything you can do to support your student.
How long will it take? It depends on how many other parents are there to see the same teachers as you. If you are the only one in line to see your child's 7 teachers, you could be done in 20-30 minutes. You can come within any time during the 8:30-11:30 window.
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.
Elementary School Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.
Middle and High School Clinics
FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.
Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for one of the following conversations:
Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
🎤 Nuestras Escuelas, Nuestro Futuro: ¡Inscríbete hoy para asistir a una Conversación Comunitaria!
La Superintendente, Dra. Michelle Reid, tendra una serie de Conversaciones Comunitarias este otoño. Ella le invita a compartir sus pensamientos y hacer preguntas. Haga clic en las fechas a continuación para inscribirse en cualquiera de las siguientes conversaciones:
Los eventos serán de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m. Habrá servicio de cuidado de niños e interpretación de idiomas.
2024-25 AP Test Opt-Out Timeline and Fees
As part of the FCPS FY 2025 Approved Budget, the fees for the first six AP tests taken for courses in which students are enrolled for high school credit will be paid for by FCPS. Students taking AP tests without enrolling in the corresponding FCPS course are responsible for the test fee(s).
FCPS encourages all students to take AP tests for courses in which they are enrolled. However, students will have the opportunity to opt-out of the test(s) by filling out an Opt-Out form that was sent home with your student the week of September 23rd and October 7th. To assist in the decision-making process, students were provided a report with their previous tests and current AP course enrollment. AP students must make Opt-Out decisions by November 1st. Parents will be billed a $99 non-refundable test fee for AP exams, in December for tests that exceed the six FCPS-funded tests.
2025 AP Testing
Reference the College Board AP exam dates site for dates of AP Exams.
Any questions regarding AP testing can be sent to Leslie Trieu, FHS AP Coordinator at latrieu@fcps.edu.
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
Students and their families are invited to the annual Fairfax County Public Schools College Fair and the Two Night Postsecondary Virtual Event
COLLEGE FAIR
POSTSECONDARY TWO-NIGHT EVENT
For more information, visit the FCPS College & Career website, or see the full flyer here: 2024 Postsecondary Events flyer.
Notetaking Sessions for 9th & 10th Graders
Starting next week, FHS will begin offering targeted note-taking guidance sessions after school on Wednesdays for 9th and 10th grade students enrolled in AP HUG, AP World History, and AP Seminar/Eng10HN. Please see the flyer here: NAPS Flyer.pdf.
What: N.A.P.S. = Notetaking for Advanced Placement Students
When: October 16 & 23, from 3:00-4:00pm
Where: Room E-126; Please complete the Online Form to attend
These sessions will emphasize how to push past guided notes and will provide strategies for taking notes successfully from reading texts and from listening to lectures or discussions.
While the sessions might have a social studies slant for now, they are earmarked for our 9th and 10th graders taking all the classes listed above. The goal is to hit some reading skills, note-taking skills, and academic listening skills that can help them build their foundation for advanced academics going forward.
Students can fill out this Google Form to sign up to attend. If they have questions, they can see Mr. Lavery in E126.
9th Grade Parent/Guardian Night
Parents/Guardian of the Class of 2028!
Please plan to join us for a night of information designed just for you!
Wednesday, Oct. 23
530-5:45pm - Checkout some school sponsored tables, grab a snack, and find a good seat for the presentation
5:45-7:00pm - Learn more about the Class of 2028, diploma options to support academic planning, academic support opportunities, and substance abuse trends and strategies for prevention. Plus, enjoy the opportunity to ask questions to knowledgeable FHS staff members.
- General Audience in the Library
- Spanish Speaking Families in the MPR
- Arabic Speaking Families in the Cafeteria
Supervised childcare will be available.
Spanish and Arabic language presentations will be provided in addition to the General Audience presentation.
Questions? Contact Transition Counselor Laura Kaniewski, lekaniewski@fcps.edu.
MySchoolBucks Directions
Instructions for using My SchoolBucks online (if using the mobile app, instructions are the same but location of links will be different than shown here):
1. Go to myschoolbucks.com.
2. Click the Log In button in the top right corner of the screen.
3a. If you have an existing account, enter your user name and password.
3b. To create a new account, select “Register Now”. Students, DO NOT use your school email address. You must use a personal email address (@gmail.com, @yahoo.com, etc.).
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5. If your student's information is not shown, click "Add Student."
6. Enter student information as instructed and select “Add Student” when done. Repeat if you need to add more than one student. *Student name must match record in SIS exactly (including hyphenated last names).
7. Once the student information has been applied to your account you will be able to pay invoices for class fees and make purchases from the School Store using ACH, credit or debit card.
8. Invoices folder & School Store--Class fees are the only fee that will show in your invoices folder, everything else will be accessed by shopping in the school store.
If you have questions or need help with MSB, please contact our Finance Specialist, Melissa Courtney, at macourtney@fcps.edu or 703-219-2215.
District News - In Case You Missed It
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week - October 16, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- FCPS Family Orientation
- Community Conversations
- Immunization Clinics
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Quick Links
throughout the year:
Fairfax HS PTSA
Table of Contents:
- Support the Class of 2025!
- Support our Teachers!
- Join the PTSA or Donate Today
- No-Fuss Fundraiser
🎓 Support the Class of 2025!
The All Night Grad (ANG ‘25) committee is working concessions 11/16 - 11/17 at the Fairfax City Holiday Craft Show at Fairfax High School. All the proceeds for concessions benefit the Senior Class ANG celebration to be held the night of graduation. This is our first fundraiser and a GREAT way to defray the cost of the event and keep ANG ticket prices low. The Craft Show is also a great place to shop for unique gifts before or after your shift ;)
BUT we need assistance - we need lots of parents and students to pull this off! (Junior parents are highly encouraged to assist since you will be running the event next year!)
All students can get volunteer hours for their support, plus it's a lot of fun for our Seniors! Volunteers also receive FREE entry to the craft fair to shop before or after their shift, a $10 savings!!
There are 3 ways to help:
Thank you for supporting the Class of 2025 and keeping our kids safe as they celebrate on graduation night!
🍎 Support our Teachers!
Fairfax High School is excited to welcome back mini-Parent/Teacher Conferences at the Roar Roundup on Monday, 11/4 from 8:30-11:30am!
The PTSA is treating our teachers with some breakfast snacks that morning. If you would like to contribute to our efforts please donate here: https://fairfaxhs.givebacks.com/store/items/1060634
Thank you for your support!
JOIN OR DONATE TODAY!
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JOIN the PTSA to support our FHS teachers, students and community! Your member dues and donations work to fund all of our activities and programs, help keep you engaged and informed about what is happening in our school community and provide opportunities to get involved if your time permits.
Parent/Adult: $20, Teacher/Staff: $12, FHS Student: $8.
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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.
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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.
Tap or Click on the QR code to donate, or visit the donation page here: https://fairfaxhs.givebacks.com/store/items/1060633.
Thank you!
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