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A Chilly Week!
Dear Fairhill Families,
We hope you all enjoyed the holiday weekend and had an opportunity to reflect on the profound impact of Martin Luther King, Jr. on our country. MLK famously said, “Intelligence plus character—that is the true goal of education.” We are inspired by that quote at Fairhill and strive to empower our learners to be strong academics while also building on the character traits that you are cultivating in your children at home.
As we look ahead to the rest of winter, we want to remind you that, unless dangerous conditions are determined by the National Weather Service, the default for recess is that students will go outside, even if for a shortened time. Today and this week is particularly cold, so we may have indoor recess; however, we recommend sending cold weather clothing each day to ensure your student is protected. If you need access to winter jackets, coats, or gloves, we have received generous donations from our community, so please reach out to your teacher or us, and we will be happy to help.
Wishing you the best during this short week.
Ted & Maura
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Save The Dates:
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January - Mental Wellness Month
- January 24th - Bingo Night 5:30 - 7:30pm
- January 27th - Club Pictures
- January 29th - Teacher Workday (no school)
- January 30th - Curriculum Night at LJMS
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February - Black History Month
- February 5th - 6th Grade Field Trip to Ford's Theatre
- February 6th - PreK Family Meeting 9:30am
- February 6th - PTA Meeting 6:30-7:30pm
- 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 - Sixth grade middle school class selection
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March - Women's History Month/Disability Awareness/National Reading Month/Social Work Month
- March 10th - Student Early Release Day 1:00pm
- March 11th - Parent Coffee - Intro to Jackson MS 9:30am
- March 14th - Staff Basketball Game
- March 31st - Eid al-Fitr Holiday (no school)
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April - Month of the Military Child
- April 1st -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.
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)
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.
CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS: HELP TO MAKE BIG DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY
The Fairhill PTA again will continue to support Fairhill families and our broader local community by collecting unused food purchased from the cafeteria (e.g., milk, string cheese) and/or unopened store bought food (e.g., crackers) during the spring semester
Our kids' role -> Kids are asked to leave food they may otherwise toss in the garbage and instead put it off in the Food for Others fridge in the cafeteria.
Our volunteers' role -> Once a week (Mondays or Tuesdays), we are asking for a volunteer to collect the food and drop it off at Food For Others (1 mile away).
Our collective Impact -> In addition to minimizing food waste, we are helping 75,000 Fairfax County (and Fairhill families) who are food insecure. On a weekly basis last year, we collected hundreds of milk cartons, string cheese packets, crackers, yoghurts and more.
Sign up here to volunteer! Questions???? Call/text//email Anika Marpaka (anikaamin@yahoo.com or 703 855 0500)
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Girls on the Run is coming to Fairhill! GOTR has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire girls in 3rd-6th grade to build their confidence, kindness, and decision making skills. Dynamic lessons instill valuable life skills including the important connection between physical and emotional health.
Starting the week of March 3rd, the team will meet every Monday and Friday from 8:10-9:10. The program culminates in a celebratory 5K at the end of the season! The standard program fee is $210 and includes weekly lessons/practices, a t-shirt, a GOTR giveaway, entry into the 5K, a 5K medal, and more. Financial assistance is available for anyone who needs it, with the lowest program registration cost being $22 for the season. Registration begins on February 3 at www.gotrnova.org.
 Join us for the Fairhill PTA’s annual bingo night on Friday, January 24th, 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the Fairhill Cafeteria. All Fairhill students and their families are welcome. Play games and win fun prizes! Bingo cards will be sold for $1 per card. Pizza will also be available to purchase. CASH ONLY.
*** CALL FOR PARENT VOLUNTEERS AND STUDENT BINGO CALLERS ***
If you're planning on attending Bingo Night and are also interested in volunteering, we welcome (and need) your help this year, we also invite our 4th, 5th, and 6th graders to sign up to call the bingo games (first come, first served). Volunteer Signup
Prizes: 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 until Jan 24.
NEWS FROM THE COMMUNITY
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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.
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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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