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PTA This Week!

Dear Fairhill Families,

We are thrilled to share that our students have made an incredible start to the SOL testing season! Although data is still coming in, we are proud to announce that our preliminary data is currently exceeding 95% mastery in reading, a testament to the dedication of our students, the support of our families, and the hard work of our amazing staff. This success truly reflects our core value of rigorous academics. We also recognize that there are always opportunities for growth, and we remain committed to supporting our students on their learning journeys.

Looking ahead, please join us for our PTA meeting this Thursday! We will begin with a meet and greet at 6:00 p.m., followed by the meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to connect with other families, share ideas, and continue building a strong Fairhill community.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we approach the home stretch of this school year.

All our best,

Ted and Maura

Join Us to Celebrate Ms. Nancy Blang’s Retirement! Dear Fairhill Families, After nearly 30 years of dedicated service to Fairhill, our beloved SACC Coordinator, Ms. Nancy Blang, is retiring. We invite all current and former SACC families to join us for a casual retirement celebration in her honor. 📅 Date: Monday, May 19th ⏰ Time: 4:15 - 4:45 PM 📍 Location: Fairhill Playground We will provide popsicles for all children, and everyone will have the opportunity to thank Ms. Blang and wish her well as she begins this exciting new chapter. We hope to see you there!

Save The Dates: May Asian American and Pacific Islander & Jewish Heritage Month May 15th - PTA Meeting May 19th - 6th Grade Field Trip to Gettysburg May 19th - May Bedtime Stories- Cannonball by Sacha Cotter May 19th - Ms. Blangs (SACC) Retirement Party May 22nd - Kindergarten Field Trip to Meadowlark Garden May 26th - Memorial Day Holiday (No school) May 29th - EAC Field Trip to NOVA Wild June - LGBTQIA+ Pride Month/Caribbean American Heritage Month June 1st - PTA Movie Night June 6th - June 7th Eid al-Adha June 6th - Field Day June 11th - Last Day of School Correction:  Student Early Release Day 2:05pm

A Note from the Library Per FCPS regulations, all library book circulation ends two weeks before school ends.  This means that all library books must be returned back to the library on Wednesday, May 28th.  Please start helping your child now by discussing their library check-outs and helping to find and return their library books.  Notices will be sent home in Tuesday folders, and students can always log-in to their Destiny accounts with their fcpsschools.net credentials to see what they have checked-out: Destiny Library Catalog

Dear Family,

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Order by the NEW Order Deadline: 

5/23/2025

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Need to find your child's art? Use the Art Search feature. 

Want to add new art? Use the Art Upload feature!

Thank you for supporting Fairhill Elementary and your child's creativity!

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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 13: 3^rd, 6^th, and 7^th Grade Math

Thursday, May 15: 4^th and 5^th Grade Math

Thursday, May 22: 5^th Grade Science

May Bedtime Story Grab a snack, get cozy in your pajamas and join Mrs. Vitale (and 2 mystery readers) for bedtime stories! When: Monday, May 19th 7:00-7:30 pm Where: Zoom https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/95655473307 Theme: Summer/End of Year!                   Featuring the story

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)

News from FCPS

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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