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PTA Meeting on Thursday!
Hello Fairhill Families
We hope this message finds you well!
First, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make Career Day such a meaningful and inspiring event for our students last week. From our incredible presenters to the volunteers who helped the day run smoothly, we are filled with gratitude. It was a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn about a wide variety of careers and dream big about their own futures!
On Friday, we planned to have our Annual Storybook Parade but since there is a 95% chance of rain that morning, we are moving it Wednesday, April 23rd at the same time. This is an outdoor event, and families are welcome to come stand and watch the parade from 9:30-11:00am!
We also want to remind you that our PTA meeting will take place this Thursday evening. We’ll kick things off with a Meet & Greet at 6:00 PM, followed by the meeting at 6:30 PM. We hope to see you there—your voice and partnership make a big difference in our school community.
As always, thank you for your continued support!
With gratitude,
Ted & Maura
Save The Dates:
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April - World Autism Month/Arab American Heritage Month, Month of the Military Child and School Library Month
- 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 14th - April18th Spring Break (no school)
- Office hours are 9am - 12pm
- April 21st - Student Early Release Day 1:00pm
- April 23rd - Pyramid Art Show (Falls Church HS)
- April 23rd - Story Book Parade
- April 24th - 4th Grade Field Trip to Kennedy Center
- April 25th - 3rd Grade Field Trip to National Zoo
- April 26th - Fairhill Garden Day 9am - 12pm
- April 18th - Young Scholars Field Trip to Nat'l Building Museum
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May - Mental Health Awareness/Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- May 1st - Spring Concert (Evening = 4th,5th & 6th Grades)
- May 2nd - Spring Concert (Day = 4th,5th & 6th Grades)
- May 12th - Student Early Release Day 1:00pm
- May 5th - 9th - Staff Appreciation Week
- May 15th - PTA Meeting
- May 19th - 6th Grade Field Trip to Gettysburg
- May 26th - Memorial Day Holiday (No school)
- June 6th - Field Day
- June 11th - Last Day of School
- Student Early Release Day 1:00pm
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Class Placement Family Input
We are working on our plans for the 2025-26 school year and will be collecting parent input electronically. Class placements are an essential component of learning and building community. If you have information that you would like us to consider as we determine placements, please take a few moments to answer the survey questions. Our teachers will work together to create classes built on the idea that students learn from each other’s strengths.
Please provide your input about the learning environment best suited for your child. Click HERE for the Fairhill Elementary 2025-2026 Kindergarten Parent Input Form and/or click HERE for Parent Input for Class Placements 2025-2026 so that the information can be processed before class building.
Please note that we do not take direct teacher requests. Instead, we ask that you describe the attributes that will support your child best. Completion of this form is optional however, the deadline to complete it is May 23.
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SOL Testing Spring 2025
Believe it or not, the Standards of Learning Assessments are just around the corner at Fairhill! Below is the schedule for testing. The SOL Assessments in grades 3-6 and content area differs by grade level. Please plan for success by ensuring your child has a good night’s sleep the night before, a hearty breakfast the morning of, and arrive to school on time for the day of their scheduled test. Testing will begin promptly by 9:45 AM; if a student arrives after this time, they will take the test on an alternate date. If you have additional questions about the SOLs, please contact School Testing Coordinators Justin Goldberg (jmgoldberg@fcps.edu) and Maura Cotter (mkcotter@fcps.edu).
Tuesday, May 6: 3rd and 6th Grade Reading
Thursday, May 8: 4th and 5th Grade Reading
Tuesday, May 13: 3rd, 6th, and 7th Grade Math
Thursday, May 15: 4th and 5th Grade Math
Thursday, May 22: 5th Grade Science
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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Fairhill Office Hours over Spring Break
Fairhill Elementary School will be closed from April 14th to 18th for Spring Break. During that same week the office will be open from 9am to 12pm. We hope you enjoy this time to rest, recharge, and spend quality moments with loved ones.
If you need to contact us, please leave your name and phone number, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
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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)
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 Coming home to you soon will be your child's custom catalog for the Square 1 Art fundraiser. Get a head start, and start ordering keepsakes and gifts featuring your child's art online NOW, if you like! NEW - *Ship to Home FREE. (*Customer pays a small processing fee at checkout and order ships to home.)
Simply search for your child's art using Art Search, and enter state, school name, and your student's name. Your student's art and code will appear, and you may order!
Order by: 4/15/2025
Upload additional art if you like, using Art Upload!
If you have questions, or need anything at all, contact customer care online.
square1art.com/shop
Thank you for supporting our school!
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
LJMS Drama Department is proud to present, Mean Girls Jr. May 1st-3rd ! Come out and see how kindness and respect always win out! Our shows are Thursday, May 1st 7:00 pm, Friday May 2nd 7:00 pm, & Saturday May 3rd 2:30 pm & 7:00 pm. The 2:30 pm show is especially for our elementary school students as we invite them up onstage after the show to meet our cast & crew and take some pics!
Tickets are available online now for only $6 and $8 at the door.
Questions? Email the director, Ms. Stacey at: smjones3@fcpsschools.net
We hope you all can come and sing along with us!
Spanish
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 Spanish or how to Register.
For more information 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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