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Warm Welcome for December
Dear Fairhill Families,
This week, we have been celebrating learning in action—from creative projects in classrooms to students showcasing their growth during preparation for winter concerts coming up in two weeks. It is a joy to see the hard work and dedication of everyone at Fairhill shine! Looking ahead, we have several exciting activities planned to close out the year, and we encourage you to check the school calendar and join us for these moments of celebration and connection. Thank you for your partnership and support in making Fairhill such a special place for our students to grow, thrive, and succeed!
Warmly,
Ted and Maura
The Book Fair is Coming!
Fairhill Library is excited to announce that our annual Book Fair will take place the week of December 9-13. Students will preview the fair and make wishlists on Monday the 9th and Tuesday the 10th, and purchasing begins at our Family Night activity on Tuesday, 12/10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. If you cannot attend our Family Night, students may purchase during the school day from Wednesday, 12/11-Friday, 12/13 at 2:30 p.m. You may send cash, a check made to Fairhill Elementary, or you can create an easy-to-use eWallet. See your child’s Tuesday packet for details, or visit our book fair website: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/fairhillelementaryschool1 . All proceeds directly benefit the Fairhill Library.
Fairhill Library strives to ensure all students can enjoy the book fair. If you would like to contribute funds to our Library ewallet to use in our “Share the Fair!” campaign, please donate directly using this link: https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=cbfe4ea2-b61a-40e7-af48-11dde50258f0
Thank you for continuing to support our Fairhill Community!
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Lost and Found at Fairhill
Lost items?
Please come by and check out the Lost and Found for any items your student may be missing. All clothing will be donated over Winter Break.
Thank you!
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Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
If you have not completed FEDERAL IMPACT AID SURVEY yet you will find a printed copy in your students’ Tuesday Folder. Please fill this out for each student in your household, whether your family is federally connected or not. FCPS asks for 100% participation in this survey. Please complete the survey even if you feel it does not apply to you. If you prefer to complete the survey online please click here. If you have any questions feel free to contact Anne Kane, ackane@fcps.edu. Thank you for your cooperation!
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AAP Referral Reminder
Reminder: Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024
Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Erica Campbell (escampbell1@fcps.edu) no later than December 15, 2024.
The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Erica Campbell (escampbell1@fcps.edu).
Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
FLE PARENT INFORMATION
Students in grades K-6 participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction through their classroom teacher. Students in grades 4-6 receive instruction in a human growth and development unit and an emotional and social health unit. Prior to the teaching of these lessons, Fairhill will be hosting an informational session where families can preview the Family Life Education media and lessons in Schoology and talk with school staff about the program. This is not a presentation. The info session will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 4:15 to 4:45 pm. This session will be held virtually. If you are interested in attending, please complete this google form so we can send a Zoom link prior to the meeting. All program materials and media for all grade levels will be available for your review at this time. If you have any questions, please email our FLE Lead Teacher, Mrs. Barnett at MEBarnett@fcps.edu.
Save The Dates:
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December- Learn a Foreign Language Month
- December 3rd - FLE Parent Session 4:15pm - 4:45pm
- December 7th - December 12th- Barnes and Noble (PTA) purchase in-store on 10 am - 8 pm
- December 10th - Family Night Book Fair 5:30pm - 7:30pm.
- December 18th - 6th Grade Field Trip to LJMS
- December 19th - Winter Concert 5th & 6th Band, Chorus and Strings 5:30pm - 7:00pm.
- December 23rd - January 3rd - Winter Break (no school) Office hours 9am - 1pm. Office Closed on 12/24, 12/25 and 1/1/25.
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January - Mental Wellness Month
- January 20th - MLK Birthday/Inauguration Day (no school)
- January 24th - Bingo Night
- January 29th - Teacher Workday (no school)
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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.
WE NEED YOUR CANDIDS!
Help make the Fairhill Yearbook the best ever! When you take photos in and around school (particularly at our special events like Popsicles at the Playground, Fall Festival, Winter Concert, etc.), please use our website to upload them: PLIC Books - Guest Uploader . There are different folders for grade levels, special events, Specials, etc. It’s super easy to use from your phone or with Google Drive! Thanks so much for helping to showcase our great Fairhill community! Please contact Leslie Howard or Theresa Eastman with questions
News from PTA
The Fairhill PTA builds stronger school communities by connecting parents, teachers, and students. From fundraisers to social activities, our events contribute to a sense of unity and shared purpose, ultimately benefitting the overall growth and development of the school and its members.
Become a member or follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news. (Spanish version here)
Why should kids have all the fun? Students will shop the library book fair December 9 -13th but you can relive the nostalgia, pick up your next cozy winter read, and tick off items from your holiday shopping list at our PTA fundraiser with Barnes & Noble Mosaic.
Make a purchase in-store on Saturday, December 7th, 10 am - 8 pm or online at bn.com/bookfairs from 12/07/24 to 12/12/24 and use the code 12819488 at checkout. A portion of all sales during this event will directly benefit school field trips, teacher appreciation lunches, school improvement projects, and more. DOWNLOAD IMAGE HERE
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SAVE THE DATE: HOLIDAY GIFTING FOR FAIRHILL STAFF
Want to thank Fairhill staff for all that they do? Our PTA has made it easy to send them a gift card through GiftCrowd. Click on the staff member's link and send them a gift card with your name and a note. The deadline for joining gifts is 12/20/2024 12:00 PM. The official gifting page will be released soon. Stay tuned for the link.
What is GiftCrowd?GiftCrowd is the most convenient way to give gifts as a group. Families can contribute any amount they choose to any Fairhill staff and include a personal greeting. On the target date, the recipient will receive a notification and access to the gift. They can then read the greetings, send thank you notes, and choose how to redeem the collected amount into one or more gift cards from hundreds of brands.
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Help Us Erase Student Lunch Debt
Please consider donating to eliminate school lunch debt through our Educate Fairfax platform. All donations are tax deductible; you will receive a receipt for tax deduction purposes.
Elks Lodge Free Throw Contest
Hoop Shoot contest will be at Fairhill on December 7th registration at 8:30am.. The Hoop Shoot is a contest that judges participants in free throw shooting skills. Each participant shoots 25 free throws and the one who makes the most wins.
The contest is for students ages 8 to 13. The categories are divided into age groups: 8- and 9-year-olds; 10- and 11-year-olds; and 12- and 13-year-olds; further broken down into boys and girls. So, there are six groups and winners are chosen in each category.
For more information call Coleby at 703-929-7301.
Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.
News from FCPS
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.
 For Spanish click here.
FCPS is participating in Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5). VQB5 is Virginia’s system for measuring and supporting quality in early childhood programs so children enter kindergarten ready to learn. VQB5 builds on health and safety standards by measuring the quality of teacher-child interactions and the use of the curriculum. Refer to “VQB5 for Families English/Spanish” for more information.
 Please click for Spanish.
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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