Save The Dates:

• April - World Autism Month/Arab American Heritage Month, Month of the Military Child and School Library Month
• April 23rd - Story Book Parade 
• April 23rd - Falls Church Pyramid Art Show
• April 24th - 4th Grade Field Trip to Kennedy Center
• April 25th - 3rd Grade Field Trip to National Zoo
• April 26th - Garden Festival RAIN DATE SUNDAY APRIL 27TH
• April 28th - Young Scholars Field Trip to National Building Museum
• April 29th - Bedtime Story
• 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 7th - Walk, Bike & Roll Day 
• May 15th - PTA Meeting
• May 19th - 6th Grade Field Trip to Gettysburg
• May 22nd - Kindergarten Field Trip to Meadowlark Garden
• May 26th - Memorial Day Holiday (No school)
• June - Child Safety Awareness Month
• June 1st - Movie Night
• June 6th - Field Day
• June 11th - Last Day of School
  • Student Early Release Day 1:00pm

Come celebrate Earth Day with us at Fairhill!

Join us for a morning of fun activities and gardening as we work together to make our school a greener, more beautiful place.

Date: Saturday, April 26th

RAIN DATE SUNDAY, APRIL 27TH 

Stay tuned—we will be sending a message via Talking Points later this week with more details to help everyone prepare.

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

A sign-up for specific activities will be shared in the coming weeks, but if you’d like to lend your creativity to help make our courtyards a more inviting and useful space for students and staff, please email us at Fairhilles@gmail.com.

Please review the sign-up but no sign-up is required to attend! 

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. 

Month of the Military Child

April is the Month of the Military Child (MOMC), a time to honor and celebrate the resilience, courage, and contributions of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) military-connected youth.

In that spirit, our MOMC service project will support military-connected students with a deployed parent or guardian by donating items to build deployment support kits.

These kits will offer comfort and resources to help these military-connected youth navigate the challenges of separation and keep them connected to their loved ones.

Drop off any donations to the office from April 22 through April 30, 2025.

Your contribution can make a meaningful difference in a child’s life during this difficult time.

Possible donations

• Tote bag to hold items
• Pens/pencils
• Letter writing materials (cards, paper, envelopes, forever stamps)
• Coloring books, markers, or crayons
• New stuffed animal Blanket
• Matching picture frames Journal
• Craft supplies for welcome home decorations
• Gift cards for a special treat
• Yellow ribbon to signify a deployed service member
• Friendship bracelets for children and deployed parent
• Two copies of books to share with child and deployed parent

For more information, please contact Yessica Lugo, Family Liaison  at ylugo@fcps.edu

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)

Staff Appreciation Week Volunteer Opportunities

Teacher Appreciation Week is almost here, and we need some wicked good help to make it truly spellbinding! 🧙‍♀️💚 This year’s theme is WICKED, and we’re brewing up a week full of appreciation for our incredible teachers. But we can’t do it alone -- there are many ways you can contribute to the fun of showering our teachers and staff with the appreciation they deserve.

• Stock the Teachers' Lounge
• Stock the Teachers' Supply Closets
• Help Setup and Breakdown Staff Snacks and Lunches
• Volunteer for Kiss & Ride
• Monetary Donations

You and your student can also participate in these daily activities:

May 5: Send your teacher a note through the VA Lottery

May 6: High five a teacher or admin and say thank you

May 7: Draw a picture or write a song for your teacher or other staff to show your appreciation

May 8: Classroom cleanup, show your gratitude by helping pick up.

May 9: Wear GREEN or PINK to show Fairhill teachers and staff that you think they’re OZ-SOME!

If you have any questions please email our Staff Appreciation Committee (Kelly - kbararkeeler@gmail.com, Kimberly - vansantosfamily@gmail.com, and Mary - maryflomandell@gmail.com). 

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)

LJMS Drama Department is proud to present, Mean Girls Jr. May 1^st-3^rd ! Come out and see how kindness and respect always win out! Our shows are Thursday, May 1^st 7:00 pm, Friday May 2^nd 7:00 pm, & Saturday May 3^rd 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!

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