Upcoming Events
- January 19-Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Epiphany
- January 20-Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
- January 20-Holiday | Inauguration Day
- January 28-Second Quarter Ends
- January 29-Student Holiday/Teacher Workday/Lunar New Year
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Dear Fairview Families,
On behalf of the entire school staff, I would like to extend a warm welcome back to all students and families after the winter break and the recent snow days. We hope you all enjoyed the break, and that the snow days provided some fun and unexpected opportunities.
We are excited to resume learning and continue to foster a positive and engaging learning environment for all students.
Have a great week!
Samantha Goldstein
Principal
Fairview Elementary
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Bundle up for Winter Recess
Winter is here, and we’re ready to keep recess safe and fun for everyone! Please take a moment to review our Cold Weather Recess Guidelines, based on recommendations from the National Weather Service (NWS):
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Wind Chill Advisory: Outdoor recess will be a brisk 15 minutes max!
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Wind Chill Warning: Recess will move indoors for activities.
To keep everyone’s winter gear in check, please write your child’s name on their items (coats, hats, gloves, scarves, etc.). Our lost and found is overflowing, and labeled gear makes reunions much easier!
Thank you for helping us keep recess safe and warm this winter!
 Fairview Heritage Night and Student Art Show
We are thrilled to invite you to a special evening celebrating our diverse community and the incredible talents of our students! Please sign up for a table to show off your unique heritage or if you would like to help with the event!
Date: February 21st, 2025
Location: Fairview Cafeteria
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Event Highlights:
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Heritage Night: Begin your journey at the Welcome Table located at the front of the Cafeteria by Door 2, where students will receive their very own passport book to embark on an exciting cultural adventure! There will be more exhibits in the Gym also!
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Student Art Show: Explore the creative works of our talented students displayed in the POD of the school and outside the classrooms. Don’t miss the chance to appreciate the artistic expressions that make our community unique!
Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable night of culture, art, and community spirit. We look forward to seeing you there!
If you have trouble signing up or have additional questions before signing up, email our Family Fun Chairs Katie Hoeser & Jacob Champion.
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Day of Service
On the third Monday of January, people throughout the United States join in honoring the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As we witness nations around the world continue to struggle under the weight of violence, hate, and poverty, today’s social, political, and economic landscape reveals the urgent necessity of Dr. King’s philosophy and methodology of Nonviolence (Nonviolence365™). This history is a foundational part of American history.
Students deserve meaningful, sustained opportunities to learn about the experiences and contributions of Dr. King year-round, and the celebration of a Day of Service is an opportunity to honor his work and legacy by actively participating in making our communities cleaner, safer, and more welcoming.
Resources for Martin Luther King Day are available for teachers on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Heritage 180 document. Teachers can find ideas for their social studies classroom learning experiences across grade levels. These resources have been curated specifically for the social studies curriculum but are available and accessible for any content area.
Contact
Dr. Ma’asehyahu Isra-Ul
misraul@fcps.edu
571-423-4795
Quarterly Learning Series
The Great Beginnings Quarter 2 Learning Series will be offered between Monday, January 13th-Thursday, January 30th. Learning Series sessions are designed for new educators but open to any interested educator.
Quarter 2 topics include student engagement, multilingual and special education student support, family engagement, and SEL. All sessions will be presented virtually via Zoom from 5:15-6:45 pm.
Find the Quarter 2 Learning Series session catalogue, which includes session title, audience, Zoom link, and registration link here (note that participants can register for up to one session each day).
Contact
Jenna Reeder
Educational Specialist, Great Beginnings
jereeder@fcps.edu
Gradebook Available Until End-of-Quarter
Based on community feedback from the first quarter closure, FCPS revisited the scheduled dates for closing the Gradebook and Report Card modules in the SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps.
Moving forward, the app will close in alignment with the actual quarter-end dates. This change will allow students and families to view their assignments and grades until the last day of the quarter. Gradebook will be closed for the second quarter from Tuesday, January 28, 4 p.m. to Tuesday, February 4, 6 a.m.
Access Your Child’s Grades Through SIS ParentVue
Learn how your ParentVUE account allows you to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.
📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy
Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our Main Office at 703-503-3700.
📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
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