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Wishing You a Wonderful Winter Break
Dear Fairhill Families,
As the calendar year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to our students and families for the wonderful gift of collaboration and joy you bring us each day. Fairhill is an incredibly special place, and we believe it is home to some of the best students, families, and community in all of FCPS. Thank you for the fantastic start to the school year, and please know that your children bring us immense joy each day. While the upcoming break is much needed for everyone, we want you to know that your students will be greatly missed over the next two weeks.
As you head into the winter break season, we recognize that many students will transition from a rigorous school day to a quieter, calmer home environment. Today’s students often have busier schedules than ever before, so we encourage you to help them discover the value of rest, reflection, and stillness.
That being said, we know that many of you may also want to support continued learning during the break. We would like to remind you of one valuable Fairhill resource and two new FCPS webpages that may be helpful.
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Fairhill Student Websites - This is the webpage that students can use to access many learning resources from home on either a computer, phone, or tablet. ST Math, MyOn and Newsela are all wonderful resources to consider.
- FCPS Winter Break Resources - This is a new webpage for the winter break that provides resources (academic and non-academic) to families during break.
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Winter Activities - This new webpage on the FCPS website provides less structured and more creative ideas for students to engage in as a family.
We hope these resources are helpful and everyone enjoys a wonderful break.
With gratitude and appreciation,
Ted & Maura
WINTER BREAK OFFICE HOURS
December 23rd - January 3rd - Winter Break (no school) Students Return Monday, January 6th.
Office hours 9am - 1pm. Office Closed on 12/24, 12/25, 12/27, 12/30 and January 1st, 2025
Vacaciones de Invierno (no hay clases): 23 de Diciembre – 3 de Enero
Regreso a clases: 6 de Enero
Horas de Oficina: 9am – 1pm
La oficina estara cerrada: 24, 25, 27, 30 de Diciembre y 1 de Enero
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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This holiday seasons may involve gifts for some families. Some of those gifts may be technology related. As a reminder, the FCPS SRR states: Phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g., smart watch) may be worn; however, phone features (e.g., texting, Internet, calls, etc.) are to be off when phone use is prohibited. If your student is getting a smartwatch over break, please consider reviewing this website on School Mode to set your student up for success. |
Save The Dates:
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December- Learn a Foreign Language Month
- 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 27th - Club Pictures
- January 29th - Teacher Workday (no school)
- January 30th - Mrs. Griffins Birthday
- February 5th - 6th Grade Field Trip to Ford's Theatre
- February 6th - PTA Meeting
- February 10th - Student Early Release Day 1:00pm
- February 17th - Washington's Birthday and Presidents' Day (no school)
- February 21st - Cultural Heritage Night
- February 27th - LJMS Presentation (6th Grade)
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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 benefiting 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)
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.
Click here to access the Fairhill Elementary Gifting Page.
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.
How Does It Work?Click here to view the list of Fairhill staff. Click on “Join” next to the staff member you wish to gift. Enter your information and the amount you wish to contribute. You can even include a message and/or a picture.
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Notice:
Prizes for Bingo: Do you have toys to spare? The PTA is collecting like-new books and toys to use as prizes for the kids during Fairhill's Bingo night on January 24. There will be a box for donations in the office starting December 16.
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 Volunteer Opportunity for GOTR
I am a parent and former Girls on the Run Coach looking for coaches to join me in starting a Girls on the Run program for 3rd-5th grade girls at Fairhill this spring. The 10 week program beginning March 3rd will include 2 weekly hour long practices that build toward completing a 5k on May 17th. I hope to hold practices at 8:10 in the morning on Mondays and Fridays. Having three coaches will allow us to cover any coach who needs to be absent.
There is no specific background or fitness level required for coaches, so we are looking for anyone who is interested in mentoring/inspiring the girls at Fairhill ES! Coaches will participate in an online training and one 3 hour in person training to prepare for coaching. Please contact me (Laura Cooper) at lacooper22@gmail.com if you are interested or have any questions.
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.
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.
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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