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Upcoming Events
October 29: Chorus Pyramid Concert, 7pm, Auditorium
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
November 11: No School, Veteran's Day
November 27-29: Thanksgiving Holiday, No School
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FHS Chorus Performs at the Kennedy Center with the NSO!
The Bel Canto Chorus students recently performed at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra! Their performance was AMAZING and something they will never forget. Congratulations to Director, Juliana Woodill, for advocating for our students and bringing them this once in a lifetime opportunity! Well done, Lions, Congratulations!! 🎶 Come see chorus perform at the Pyramid Concert on Oct. 29th at 7pm.
October 25, 2024
Happy Friday Fairfax Family and Friends,
This week has been a remarkable celebration of talent and achievement at FHS!
I am proud to announce that Fairfax High School has earned a Gold Honor Roll rating from the College Board, a testament to our commitment to academic excellence. To learn more about this PAWSome recognition CLICK HERE.
We are also excited to announce that Fairfax High School was awarded the Virginia Distinguished First Time PURPLE STAR SCHOOL Award. We look forward to celebrating this recognition with our community and continue to strengthen partnerships and opportunities.
Our Bel Canto Chorus graced the stage of the Kennedy Center, providing backup vocals for indie-artist Aoife O’Donovan and they were accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra —a truly unforgettable experience for our students. Additionally, our band students had the incredible opportunity to receive real-time coaching from renowned composer, John Mackey, enhancing their skills and passion for music.
The Class of 2028 families spent an amazing evening with us as we shared information and opportunities to guarantee student success. We discussed academics, options, and supports available for each student.
We enjoyed a spectacular evening at our Masquerade of Music Concert, featuring captivating performances from our talented FHS orchestra and band. The costumes were an added treat.
Next week we will mark the end of Quarter. Please login to ParentVue and check grades and progress with your students. Remember that FHS offers Saturday School, the Learning Lounge, and Coach Class opportunities.
We look forward to seeing all of our families on November 4 from 8:30-11:30 at the ROAR Round Up. We are excited to bring back this amazing opportunity to touch base with you and partner together for student success.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our students’ success!
Masquerade Concert!
 A favorite event every year - the Band and Orchestra programs held their Masquerade Concert earlier this week. The students - and teachers! - dress in costume. It's always fun to see the creativity and hear such lovely music. Well done, Lions!!
Included in this issue:
Student Spotlight
Calendar Reminders:
- 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
- Underclass Picture Retakes, Nov. 14 & 15
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- Roar Roundup Conferences, Nov. 4, 8:30-11:30am, Field House
- Federal Impact Aid Survey now ONLINE
- Student Services Reminders
- Safeway Immunization Clinics, Oct. 28 & 29
- Community Conversations with Dr. Reid
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- City Schools Referendum Info
- Student Rep needed for Commission for Women
- MySchoolBucks Directions
- District News: In Case You Missed It
- Quick Links
Fairfax HS PTSA
- Support the Class of 2025!
- Join the PTSA or Donate Today
- No-Fuss Fundraiser
AVID Field Trip
On Tuesday our AVID students visited Old Dominion University and William & Mary. On the trip they got to tour these college campuses and get insights into what the life of a college student is. AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, and is a program that helps students prepare for college and college success.
🗓️Calendar Reminders
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.
📸 Underclass Picture Retakes, Nov. 14 & 15
Underclass Makeups and retakes are scheduled for November 14-15 in the MPR. Students will be permitted to drop by anytime during the day when they have free time or when a teacher permits them to leave for a moment.
Families can access student photos by contacting our photography provider, Legacy Studios, by visiting LegacyStudios.com or calling 716-512-6336. They can be reached by email at customercare@legacystudios.com.
Seniors have one last chance to schedule a session coming up. The last dates will be at the beginning of December and can be booked by going to Fairfax Senior Scheduling.
🦁 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.
📝Federal Impact Aid Survey now Online
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.
For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
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Step 1: CLICK HERE or use the QR Code to be taken to SIS ParentVUE.
If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter.
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Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’. |
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Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page:
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If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please make sure to fill out a form for each of your children. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you see a green check next to each of their names on the final screen. |
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Please be sure you are using SIS ParentVUE to get the most recent information and complete all the electronic forms. If you do not have access you can request it here and if you need assistance FCPS has a designated phone line 1.833.921.3277.
Student Services Reminders
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FHS Grading Timeline:
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PSAT/SAT scores available Thursday, October 24 by 6pm. Students should access their College Board account to review scores. They will receive an Advisory lesson on Tuesday on how to review and interpret their scores.
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Governor's Schools: Reminder for 10th and 11th grade students – It is time to apply to attend the summer residential Governor’s schools in Academic and Visual and Performing Arts. Emails went to students and parents on Thursday, October 24. Students who are accepted into one of the programs will live in residence halls in one of the state colleges in VA for four weeks in the June - late July timeframe. To learn more about SRGS opportunities and the application process, visit the VDOE website. For additional information please contact Ms. Markenson, dmmarkenson@fcps.edu or Ms. Hartley at thartley@fcps.edu.
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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.
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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.
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.
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
City Schools Referendum Info
City of Fairfax residents!
Learn about the school bond referendum on the November 5 ballot. Go to www.CityofFairfaxSchools.org for more information or to submit a question.
Student Rep needed for the City of Fairfax Commission for Women
The City of Fairfax Commission for Women is recruiting for a student representative for the 2024-2025 school year. Requirements include being a high school student (junior or senior) and a CITY OF FAIRFAX resident.
For more information, see this flyer, CFW Flyer.pdf, or contact: City of Fairfax Human Services (703) 385-7894; TTY 711 or email CFW@fairfaxva.gov
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.).
4. Once you have successfully logged in, select “My Students” using the user control panel icon. |
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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 24, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Federal Impact Aid Survey
- Football Players Tackle Literacy
- Tips to Keep Children Safe
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!
- 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!
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. Thank you!
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