Upcoming Events
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Dear Fairview Families,
We hope everyone had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break! We're excited to have you all back in the building and ready to continue our learning journey together.
As a reminder, Monday, December 9th will be an Early Release Day. Please refer to our school calendar for specific dismissal times.
Have a great weekend!
Samantha Goldstein
Principal
Fairview Elementary
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December 9, 2024 - 3 Hour Early Release at 12:55PM!
For the upcoming early release on Monday, December 9, your child will be dismissed using the indicated dismissal route in Pick Up Patrol. If your child stayed on October 28th for the early release, we have defaulted their plan to stay again for this early release unless you notified us otherwise (this includes students going to SACC).
We will be sending your child at 12:55 via whatever is indicated in Pick Up Patrol. If your child needs to stay until 3:55, it should be reflected in Pick Up Patrol already. If you need to request a change to have your child stay until 3:55, please contact Meghan Ehrman at mrehrman@fcps.edu. Pick Up Patrol will be locked for changes from Friday December 6th at 4:15 until 4:15 on Monday, December 9th.
Please make sure to update Pickup Patrol for your child's 12:55 dismissal plan in order to ensure all students are dismissed correctly. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
Celebrating Our Special Education Educators!
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Celebrating Special Education Day! 🎉
December 2 we honored the incredible work of special educators, therapists, and families who support students with unique learning needs. Their dedication and commitment create inclusive learning environments where every child can reach their full potential.
Let's celebrate the achievements of students with disabilities, and continue to advocate for equitable education for all.
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 Winter GIFT CARD DRIVE
Fairview Is Collecting Gift Cards for Families in Need
Now – December 13th
To: Target, Walmart, or local grocery stores
$25 or any amount you can donate is appreciated!
**Please turn into the Main Office. All gift card donations will go to Fairview families**
Printable digital gift cards can be sent to jjdupree@fcps.edu
Thank you for your generosity!
Full-Time AAP Referral Window Reminder for Parents
Parents/guardians who would like their student to be considered for full-time Advanced Academic services may submit the Full-Time Referral Form (translations linked below) to the local school Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) or principal no later than December 15, 2024. No late forms will be accepted.
Full-Time Referral Form (PDF)
Planning a Playdate?
If making arrangements for a child to go home with another child, Fairview’s office needs to know separately from PickUp Patrol so that we can make sure all permission is received and can help make it happen:
- Please email the FairviewESAttendance@fcps.edu mailbox to let us know the arrangements. This is the office mailbox for attendance and dismissal information.
- Please copy the other parent on the email; the other parent merely needs to ‘reply all’ and we have their permission and can create a Bus Pass so that the bus driver knows where to take your child.
- Even if your child is riding their regular bus but getting off at a different stop, the driver needs a Bus Pass.
Relying only on PickUp Patrol is not ideal because:
- It is not reviewed until dismissal.
- PickUp Patrol does not give any indication that the receiving parent knows another child is coming home to them.
Thank you for your help in keeping our Falcons safe!
Attention FCPS Families!
The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available to complete online.
The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify:
- Military families.
- Federally connected families.
- Families living on a military base.
Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form.
For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 13. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.
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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’.
 Step 3. Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page:
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.
Literacy Resources for Families
Each Benchmark unit has accompanying letters and activity calendars to inform families about the unit of study to support their children at home with practicing reading and writing skills. Translations of the letters are available.
The Literacy Resources for Families and Family-Facing Curriculum sites are available to families now to support their children with Benchmark!
🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide
Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break
Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered. Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.
⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!
The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county.
Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.
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