Upcoming Events
- March 3-7- Read Across America Week
- March 17- Three-Hour Early Release Monday
- March 27- Panoramic Picture Day!
- March 28- End of Third Quarter
- April 4- Yearbook Orders Due!
- April 9- Purple Up! Day
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Dear Fairview Families,
As we enter the month of March, we are thrilled to launch our Fairview Ambassador Program! Our students were eager to learn about this incredible leadership opportunity, and we can’t wait to see them grow as role models in our school. Click here to read more about this program.
We would also like to thank our PTA, families, and staff who contributed to our Heritage Night. It was a fantastic event that celebrated the diversity and rich traditions of our community. We are so appreciative of everyone who helped make the night special.
Thank you for your continued dedication to our students and school. We look forward to a fantastic week ahead!
Sincerely,
Samantha Goldstein
Principal
Fairview Elementary
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Ramadan Mubarak to those in our community who observe! |
 Our Fairview Student Ambassadors program is starting off strong with our Falcons reflecting on what they LOVE about Fairview for our new Student Welcome Booklets! Our students care about one another and about making sure new students feel a part of the Fairview community!
Fairview Heritage Night and Art Show
 Fairview's Heritage Night and Art show was an absolute success! Thank you to all the volunteers, families, students, and staff who participated and made it a night to remember!
Fairview Elementary Food Drive
 Thank you to all of the Fairview families who donated to our Fairview Food Drive! Our Fairview Student Ambassadors wanted to show their appreciation by writing thank you notes to those families who contributed. Expect the letters soon!
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March 17, 2025 - 3 Hour Early Release at 12:55PM!
There will be another early release on Monday, March 17. Please be on the lookout for more information in the coming weeks!
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Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28, 2025
Do you have a student who is fasting from February 28 - March 28, 2025?
Please submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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February 24, 2025, for February 28 and the week of March 3, 2025
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March 3, 2025, for the week of March 10, 2025
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March 10, 2025, for the week of March 17, 2025
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March 17, 2025, for the week of March 24, 2025
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
For more information, please visit the FNS website.
Panoramic Picture Day! March 27, 2025
Don't Miss Out! Order Your Yearbook by April 4th!
Capture the memories of an amazing year at Fairview Elementary! Order your yearbook before the deadline and relive the best moments with your friends and teachers.
Order online today at: https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB31469
Why order a yearbook?
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Treasured Keepsake: A lasting reminder of your elementary school experience.
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Support Student Activities: Your purchase helps fund school activities and events.
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Limited Time Offer: Don't miss out – order by April 4, 2025 to guarantee your copy!
Let's make this year's yearbook the best one yet!
#FairviewElementary #Yearbook #Memories
Do You Have a Rising Kindergartner For 2025-2026?
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Please let us know if you have a rising Kindergarten student – a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2025. A Survey of Preschool Children (salmon-colored form) was sent home in Wednesday Folders on 1/30/25 to collect this information. Please complete it if it applies to you and return it to the office or your child’s teacher. If you have a neighbor or friend for whom this applies within our Fairview boundaries, please share this information with them or ask them to call Fairview at 703-503-3700.
Registration forms and information about Kindergarten Orientation will be provided to those who complete the survey or contact the school.
Your assistance with identifying our incoming Kindergarten class is greatly appreciated!
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STEAM Resource Collection
Calling all parents! We are collecting recycled supplies for a variety of STEAM activities this year. There will be a box by the front office to leave supplies in. We are looking for recycled materials such as:
-Cereal Boxes
-Paper towel rolls
-Toilet paper rolls
-Empty tissue boxes
-Shoe boxes
-Carboard boxes (deconstructed so they fold flat)
-String
-Empty and clean plastic water bottles or soda bottles
-Old tennis balls
-Old fishing weights
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the STEAM teacher, Carly Engle, at caengle@fcps.edu.
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Purple Up! Day
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor and celebrate the resilience, courage, and contributions of FCPS military-connected children.
To show our support, FCPS will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Please note that this date has been adjusted to align with our spring break schedule. On this day, school staff and students are encouraged to wear purple, symbolizing unity and support for military families across all service branches.
Purchase the FCPS Purple Up! T-shirt and/or hoodie between now and March 7 to wear on Purple Up! Day! Please share this link with your offices and school communities.
Please note, the cost of shipping and handling is per shipping address. You may consider arranging bulk orders for your families.
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 Fairview Attendance
Do you already know a date your child will be absent? You can conveniently plan ahead and submit a request for a prearranged absence three ways:
Call us at 703-503-3737
Complete the Prearranged Absence Form and send it in with your child
Email us at FairviewESAttendance@fcps.edu
Letting us know early helps your child’s teacher ensure your child doesn’t miss important work!
 Robinson Rams Spirit Wear SALE ALERT! For a limited time, take up to 50% off select spirit wear. This is your chance to gear up for less, from hoodies and quarter zips to tees and shorts. Check out the SALE today at www.robinsonramsboosters.com! While supplies last.
📖 Supporting Academic Growth and Reading on Level by Third Grade
The FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget invests in academic growth and excellence for each and every student, which is one of the priorities of the FCPS Strategic Plan.
Across FCPS, teachers, staff, parents, and even older students are invested in helping our youngest learners grow their love of reading from a strong foundation.
The goal is for students to move from “learning to read” to “reading to learn” by the end of the third grade. Reading on grade level is connected to other Strategic Plan goals, including completing advanced coursework and graduating on time.
Last fall, FCPS introduced a new reading curriculum that emphasized the science of reading. Between fall and winter, reading screener results show more than a 4% increase in the number of students in kindergarten to third grade approaching or meeting expectations. Similarly, 3.4% more third graders demonstrate strong foundations of reading and 8.4% more third graders are mastering grade-level standards.
Discover how an elementary school employs a science-based approach, including phonics, to supercharge students' reading.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Advertised Budget. View the Budget Development Calendar to stay up to date.
🗣️ Connect With Your Kids: Simple Steps to Stronger Communication
Teens skip things that don't interest them, including lectures from their parents. How do you connect with your children and really know what's going on in their lives? How can you become “unskippable”?
Effective communication can build trust and understanding, but it takes thought, planning, and effort.
The latest Healthy Minds Blog offers practical strategies to improve communication and build strong, lasting relationships:
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Ditch distractions and create a safe space where your child feels comfortable opening up.
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Listen actively and validate their feelings, even if you don't agree.
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Ask "how" questions instead of "what" questions to get them talking about their experiences.
For more tips and techniques, read the full article on the Healthy Minds Blog, which shares information related to youth mental health and wellness.
For support on talking with your teen about difficult subjects like fentanyl, discover how to Become Unskippable.
🚀 Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun
Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.
E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes.
For more information, see the Summer Learning page.
2025 Family Summit - Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging! (an Extension of the Special Education Conference)
Families, educators, and community members are invited to the 2025 FCPS Family Summit: Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging. Fairfax County Public Schools will be hosting the free, in-person event in collaboration with valued community partners. The summit will be held Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School.
This event will feature:
- Opening Session: Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak — best-selling authors, motivational speakers, and advocates for inclusion — will share practical tools and evidence-based strategies to empower and assist all families, with a special emphasis on parents of students with individual education programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans.
- Breakout Sessions: Learn more about special education and global topics that benefit all families.
- Student Showcase: FCPS students will share their efforts in fostering inclusivity through posters, essays, videos, songs, art, and other mediums.
- Exhibitor Hall: Discover valuable resources and services in the community to support families.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with other families, staff, and community partners.
Childcare will be provided. Special education staff will be available to care for children with high support needs. You may sign up for childcare during the registration process.
Learn more about this event and register today! Contact FamilySummit@fcps.edu for more information.
Eating Disorder Parent Information
The Code of Virginia, 22.1-273.2 requires schools provide, on an annual basis, parents/guardians educational information regarding eating disorders for students in grades five through twelve.
According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2023), Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. There is no single cause of an eating disorder. Rather, it is a complex combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that converge and set off an individual’s predisposed genetic vulnerability.
In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a web page with detailed information and resources to be provided to parents and guardians of Fairfax County Public Schools. This information may be found at Eating Disorders.
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