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Upcoming Events
November 20-23: FX Players Presents: Much Ado About Nothing - Performances SOLD OUT!
November 27-29: Thanksgiving Holiday, No School
December 5: Orchestra Pyramid Concert, 7pm
December 6: NOVA Wrestling Classic, all day
December 10: Winter Band Concert, 7pm
December 12: Academy MTAS Cabaret, 7pm
December 13: FX Players CollaBRRRet, 6:30pm
December 23 - Jan 3: FCPS Winter Break, All Schools Closed
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Happy Thanksgiving!
November 26, 2024
Happy Tuesday and Happy Thanksgiving,
I want to wish all of our Fairfax families a break that is filled with rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. I want to express our gratitude to our caring community and say, "Thank you" for all of your continued support of all things Fairfax. Your partnership and collaboration help us achieve our goals.
This week was short and sweet, but that didn't stop us from having two days of Fairfax-filled action. Yesterday, we had a lesson of gratitude for our students during Lion Time. Students took an opportunity to share what they are thankful for and also discuss what having an attitude of gratitude may look like. We also hosted a FUNDAY MONDAY that provided students with options of games, BINGO, carnival activities, video game tournaments, Lego building, and open gym. Our students had a great time and enjoyed some FAIRFAX FUN. We have brought back our Fairfax fun polls each day in Schoology and the students have decided that mac n' cheese is the best holiday side dish!
Have a peaceful Thanksgiving break,
Included in this issue:
Student Spotlight
Calendar Reminders:
- Thanksgiving Holiday, Nov. 27-29, Schools & Offices closed
- Principal's Coffee, Dec. 6, Career Center, 7:30-8:30am
- Saturday School Days for Second Quarter
Fairfax Lions Need to Know:
- FOOTBALL UPDATE
- Preparing for Winter Weather
- Boundary Review Meetings
- FREE Parent Workshop in Arabic - Registration Required
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
- NOVA Wrestling Classic - Donations Needed!
- Student Services Updates
- Senior Ads & Senior Portrait Info
- Quick Links
Fairfax HS PTSA
- No Meetings in December
- Join the PTSA or Donate Today
We are Thankful!
We asked our students what are they thankful for this season:
I am thankful for my family.
I am grateful for my best friends, my family, and a wonderfully supportive community.
I am thankful for the amazing opportunities that are provided to me and the ongoing support of my community.
I am thankful for every day of my life and waking up with purpose.
I am thankful for my teachers this year.
I am thankful for the band, music, and all the activities I get to participate in.
I am grateful for my health.
🗓️Calendar Reminders
Thanksgiving Holiday, Nov. 27-29
Schools and offices will be closed November 27-29.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2 - GRAY day for FHS.
Learn more about the first Thanksgiving.
See the complete school year calendar.
Join us for the Next Principal's Coffee, Dec. 6
The next Principal's Coffee will be held on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30am in the Career Center. This is a great way to interact with the Principal and other parents to see what's going on at FHS. Join us! |
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Saturday School Dates
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No sign up needed! Students report to the library from 9AM to 12PM. Snacks provided.
NO transportation provided.
Quarter 2 Dates
November 23 January 11
December 7 January 18
December 14 January 25
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🏈 FOOTBALL UPDATE 🏈
Tonight’s VHSL Region 6C semifinal game between Hayfield Secondary School and Fairfax HS has been canceled after Hayfield withdrew from the playoffs. As a result, Fairfax automatically advances to the Region Finals, where we will face the winner of tonight’s game, Lake Braddock v. West Springfield.
The VHSL Region 6C football final will take place on Saturday at 1pm. If you’d like to attend, you can pick up a complimentary ticket from Lorie in the Activities Office. After tonight’s game, the location of Saturday’s final will be posted on the athletic website at www.fairfaxhighsports.org.
It’s been a roller coaster ride the last two weeks, but our team’s resilience has been incredible to witness. So proud of our football program and everything they’ve accomplished!
The following is the schedule for the Region 6C playoffs:
Second Round - Tuesday, November 26
Lake Braddock vs. West Springfield, 7:00 pm at Lake Braddock
Region Finals - Saturday, November 30, 1pm
Fairfax vs. winner of Lake Braddock vs. West Springfield (played at winner's home stadium)
State Semifinals - Saturday, December 7 at home site
State Finals - 5:00 pm, Saturday, December 14 at James Madison University
❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather!
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
📍Boundary Review Community Meeting
Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on
Monday, December 2, 6:30-8 p.m., at Westfield High School Cafeteria.
Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.
If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.
Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.
Reunión Comunitaria de Revisión de Límites
Las reuniones comunitarias sobre la Revisión de Límites de FCPS se llevarán a cabo en cada una de las seis regiones de la división. Le animamos a asistir a la reunión en nuestra región, que tendrá lugar el Monday, December 2, 6:30-8 p.m., at Westfield High School Cafeteria.
Por favor, inscríbase con antelación haciendo clic en la fecha. Habrá servicio de interpretación.
Si no puede asistir en esta fecha, consulte la lista completa de reuniones en el sitio web de la Revisión integral de límites escolares.
Free Parent Workshop in Arabic
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FCPS is offering a FREE 10-week parent workshop in Arabic.
- When: Saturdays, 10:30-12:30pm
- Where: Virtual Meetings on Zoom in Dec, Jan, Feb.
- In-Person on February 22
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Get tools to learn:
- How to build a positive relationship with your child
- Ways to prevent or intervene in alcohol and drug use; disruptive behavior
- Ways to explore concrete solutions for active supervision
You must register to attend. Scan/Click on the QR code above, or lick on this link to register: Arabic Parent Workshop Form.
See the full FLYER for more details, or you can contact us:
Hiba Abdulwahhab, haabdulwahha@fcps.edu, (571)-567-0972, or Amal Elsayed, aielsayed@fcps.edu, 703-204-3956.
FCPS Family and School Partnerships; 703-204-4300
https://www.fcps.edu/department/office-family-and-school-partnerships
Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:
NOVA Wrestling Classic - Donations Needed!
Hey, Fairfax, we need your help! Fairfax High School is again hosting the NOVA Wrestling Classic on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7. This tournament involves 32 schools and over 400 wrestlers and the proceeds from this tournament benefit ALL Fairfax HS Athletic teams! Fairfax will host a Hospitality Room to feed the Referees, Athletic Trainers, Coaches, and Tournament Staff. We are asking for help in providing food donations for lunch and dinner on Friday. If you are able, please consider donating to this hospitality room!
Please use this SIGN-UP GENIUS to donate, but we can accept any and all donations not included on the sign-up.
Here are some suggestions, but ANY type of food donation is GREATLY appreciated!
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Main Dish items: Burritos, Chicken Wings/Nuggets/Tenders, Pizza, Pasta, BBQ, Meatballs, Casseroles, Sandwiches, Hotdogs/Hamburgers, Lunch meat sandwiches in baggies, etc.
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Salads: Tossed, Pasta, Potato, Jello, Fruit, Tuna, Chicken, Cole Slaw, etc; also Fresh Fruit or Veggie Trays
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Side Dish Items: Baked Beans, Green Beans, Rice/Rice Dishes, Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, etc.
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Baked Potato Bar: 25+ Baked Potatoes already baked and individually wrapped in foil, plus fixings such as butter, sour cream, bacon bits, etc.
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Fresh Fruit: Bananas, Apples, Oranges, Grapes, etc.
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Desserts: Cookies, Brownies, Cupcakes, etc.
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Breakfast Foods: Bagels & Cream Cheese, Muffins, Donuts, Fruit, Juice
- Cases of Water
Again, please note that the proceeds from this tournament benefit ALL Fairfax HS Athletic Teams!!!
If you are able and willing to donate to our event, we would greatly appreciate it! For any donations, please deliver the items to the Field House concession stand or Auxiliary Gym on Friday, December 6, 2024 (before, during, and/or after school, 7:00am-4:00pm). Label all dishes, which will be available for pick up from the concession stand on Monday, December 9, 2024.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Cathy Horacek at: cshoracek@fcps.edu.
Thank you in advance for supporting the Fairfax Athletics!
Student Services Updates
Academic Advising Dates
January 7/8 – Academic Emphasis
January 9 – Curriculum Fair
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test Opportunity - NEXT WEEK!
Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 @ 8:30 am – Fairfax High School Multi-purpose Room (C105)
What is the ASVAB?
The ASVAB, or Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, is a free career exploration program that helps students identify their strengths and explore potential career paths. The ASVAB is used as an entrance exam for the military but it’s more than just a military test – it's a valuable tool for anyone planning their future!
How can the ASVAB help me?
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Identify your skills: The ASVAB assesses your abilities in math, science, verbal skills, and mechanical comprehension, helping you understand your strengths.
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Explore career options: Receive personalized career suggestions based on your ASVAB results and learn about different career paths and educational opportunities.
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Plan your future: Whether you're considering college, trade school, or entering the workforce, the ASVAB provides resources to help you.
Sophomores, juniors and seniors can take the ASVAB for FREE at FHS!
The ASVAB will be administered at FHS on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 8:30 am. Please plan to arrive to the MPR by 8:15 am! The test will take approximately 3 hours.
Registration is required! Interested students must complete this Google Registration Form using their fcpsschools.net/FCPS Google Accounts by Monday, December 2, 2024 @ 3:00 pm:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3so1F8Er0mt1tqJLzYx2MbnrjLVF6-sA8VRmP2bPgO9LGHQ/viewform?usp=pp_url
📖 Senior Ads & 📸 Senior Portrait info!
Senior Ads!
Families of Seniors, the deadline for senior ads to be submitted for publication in this year’s yearbook, Fairfax High School’s 90th yearbook, is quickly approaching. All senior ads must be submitted and paid for by Nov 30th. We have plenty of room left and would love to have the chance to honor your senior with a page in a book that will last for decades (seriously, we have books from 1936 in the yearbook archive).
To order, navigate to https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/product/yearbook_ads. There are many sizes available to choose from. If prompted for a school code, enter 5671. You will be able to design and upload your tribute yourself and we will do the rest! If you have any questions, reach out to Mr. David Greene via email, dtgreene@fcps.edu, or call at 703.219.2265.
Congratulations to the families of the class of 2025; it’s in no small part due to you that your students are about to sail across the finish line!
Senior Portraits!
Seniors! The last dates to have your senior portraits taken (and the last day to get your picture in the yearbook) will be December 3, 4, 5, & 6. Appointments are available after school from 3pm-8pm. If you miss this opportunity, your last resort will be to travel to our photo partner’s studio in Annapolis to have your photos taken; there will be no more on-site sittings available at the school.
To book your appointment, go to https://seniors.legacystudios.com/fairfax-hs-va/ There are several different options available to you depending on how many outfits you would like to wear in your photos and each sitting has a different fee depending on the time you will be with the photographer. The only photo included in the yearbook is the formal photo and if you are only interested in appearing in the yearbook and have no other outfit changes, the sitting will be free.
Formal wear in the form of a drape or tux will be provided by the photographers as will caps and gowns if you choose a package that includes those photos. If neither the drape nor tux feels appropriate to you, you are welcome to provide your own formal attire, though we request that you wear all-black (such as a black turtleneck, button down, or dress) so that the senior section of the yearbook appears uniform.
If you have any questions, reach out to Mr. David Greene via email, dtgreene@fcps.edu, or call at 703.219.2265.
Quick Links
throughout the year:
Fairfax HS PTSA
Table of Contents:
- No Meetings in December
- Join the PTSA or Donate Today
No PTSA & ANG Meetings in December
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Please note that there will not be any PTSA or ANG meetings in December.
The next PTSA Meeting is January 21, at 7pm in the Library, and the ANG Meeting will immediately follow at 8pm.
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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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