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Looking Ahead
Hello Fairhill Families!
Thank you to the families who joined us last night at the PTA Book Club! We had an engaging conversation about Raising Mentally Strong Kids and its implications both at home and at Fairhill. A special thank you to the PTA for organizing— we hope to see you at the next book club!
Looking ahead, please join us for our first PTA meeting of the new year on Thursday, February 6th, in the Fairhill Library. We hope to see you there!
Finally, a reminder that this Monday, February 10th, is a three-hour early release. Tomorrow, you will receive an email and text notification confirming your plans, and you will have until 4:00 PM on Thursday to make any changes via the front office if needed.
Thank you for your continued support—we look forward to seeing you on Thursday!
Ted & Maura
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Save The Dates:
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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 26th - Sixth grade middle school class selection
- February 28th - Class Group Picture/6th Grade Panorama
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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 (Oakton High School)
- March 25th - 6th Grade Field Trip to National Portrait Gallery
- March 27th - 2nd Riverbend Field Trip
- March 31st - Eid al-Fitr Holiday (no school)
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April - Month of the Military Child
- April 1st -Teacher Workday (no school)
- April 4th - Career Day
- April 9th - 1st Grade Field Trip to Children's Science Center
- April 10th - 5th Grade Field Trip to Natural History Museum
- April 10th - PTA Meeting
- April 11th - Story Book Parade
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Come join the fun at Fairhill's Cultural Heritage Night! It is a special celebration where we learn about and enjoy the different backgrounds of the people in our community.
Get ready for an amazing event that highlights amazing traditions from all around the world. Come try a variety of delicious foods and enjoy a fashion show starring Fairhill students and staff!
Save the date! The fun happens on February 21 from 6pm to 8pm. We want you to be part of the excitement! If you like sharing your culture, talents, or cooking skills, you can join in.
Do not miss this chance to have a great time, learn about different cultures, and make awesome memories. Keep an eye out for more details on how you can be part of Fairhill's Cultural Heritage Night!
Direct link to the yearbook shopping cart for the parents:
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB31468
 Fairhill Career Fair Sign up Form
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.
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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