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Hello Fairhill Families!
What a great week we’re having at Fairhill! Today, we hosted our Parent Coffee with the Principal from Luther Jackson Middle School. It was wonderful to hear about life for our current and future Tigers!
Now that Parent Coffee is behind us, we can fully focus on our PTA and Fairhill Basketball Game this Friday! This is one of the most special events of the year, and we hope you’ll join us at Oakton High School for a fun night of basketball. See below for more details!
With gratitude,
Ted & Maura
Save The Dates:
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March - Women's History Month/Disability Awareness/National Reading Month/Social Work Month
- March 14th - Staff Basketball Game (Oakton High School) Doors open at 5:30PM
- March 17th - New Parent Coffee (Library)
- March 20th - First Day of Spring
- March 25th - 6th Grade Field Trip to National Portrait Gallery
- March 27th - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Riverbend Park
- March 27th - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Ellanor Lawrence Park
- March 28th - 6th Grade All County Chorus Rehearsal
- 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 9th - Purple Up! Day Wear purple in support of our military-connected
- 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
- April 26th = Garden Day
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May - Mental Health Awareness/Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- May 15th - PTA Meeting
- 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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Grab a snack, get cozy in your pajamas and join Mrs. Vitale for bedtime stories!!
When: Wednesday, March 26th 7:00-7:30 pm
Where: Zoom
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/91064639182
Theme: Characters who overcome challenges- featuring the story:
and more!
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Career Fair
When: April 4th from 1:15-3:30pm
Where: Fairhill Elementary Gym
We’re excited to host a Career Fair to help our students explore different jobs and discover new interests! This fun and interactive event will feature professionals from a variety of fields who will share what they do, the tools they use, and how their work impacts the world. It’s a great opportunity for students to start thinking about their future and dream big! If you’re interested in participating as a guest presenter, please use THIS LINK to sign up. For any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Schwartz at gwschwartz@fcps.edu. We look forward to inspiring young minds together!
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Month of the Military Child
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 and Fairhill will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. On this day, school staff and students are encouraged to wear purple, symbolizing unity and support for military families across all service branches.
Celebrating the Month of the Military Child provides a powerful opportunity to raise awareness and build support to help these children meet the unique challenges they face! It is an opportunity to recognize and thank military children and youth for their heroism, character, courage, sacrifices, and continued resilience.
Order your FCPS Purple Up! t-shirt and/or hoodie by March 7th using this Custom Ink link.
Let’s celebrate our military kids on April 9th and make FCPS purple!
Thank you for continuing to support our military-connected kids.
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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
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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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:
- 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 or how to Register.
For more information here.
 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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