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5 Full Weeks!
Hello Fairhill Families,
Wow! What an amazing evening we had on Friday at our Cultural Heritage Night! It was so special to be together, and we just are bursting with pride and gratitude. Thank you to everyone who brought food, dressed up their children, and supported the event.
As we look ahead, we have five straight weeks of full, five-day weeks of learning—fingers crossed for no snow! We are excited to hit the ground running with a strong focus on our second core value: Rigorous Academics.
Have a great week,
Ted & Maura
Save The Dates:
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February - Black History Month
- 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 4th - Prek-2nd Grade Author Visit
- 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 1st - Kindergarten Orientation
- 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
- April 14th - April18th Spring Break (no school)
- April 21st - Student Early Release Day 1:00pm
- April 24th - 4th Grade Field Trip to Kennedy Center
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May - Mental Health Awareness/Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- May 19th - 6th Grade Field Trip to Gettysburg
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EARLY PICKUP?
If you are picking your student up early, please arrive at the school by 3:30 pm. It is not safe to release students after 3:30, as buses and cars are arriving at a rapid pace for 4:05 dismissal. Thank you for considering the safety of the Fairhill Community and a smoother end of day transition for our Tigers.
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March 11th Parent Coffee at 9:30 am
Do you have a rising middle schooler? Would you like to know more about LJMS?
LJMS Principal Raven Jones will be in attendance at the March 11th Parent Coffee for an Introduction to LJMS and to answer any questions you may have about middle school transition and life at LJMS. If you require translation services, please contact the main office. We hope to see you on March 11th!
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Cultural Heritage Night Pictures Wanted!
Did you snap some great photos at Cultural Heritage Night? Please share them with the yearbook staff using: https://tinyurl.com/ywe3hnfy
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Click here for more information
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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 click here for more information. Click here for Spanish
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 FCPS
Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28, 2025
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new, first-time waiver allowing students fasting during the school day from February 28 to March 28, 2025, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home. Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. If a student purchases breakfast or lunch at school, they cannot pick up a kit that day. Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—adults cannot collect them. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
- February 24, 2025, for February 28 and the week of March 3, 2025
- March 3, 2025, for the week of March 10, 2025
- March 10, 2025, for the week of March 17, 2025
- March 17, 2025, for the week of March 24, 2025
*Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
 Spanish version here
NEWS FROM THE COMMUNITY
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.
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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