This year, Fairhill will begin implementing homework in alignment with FCPS’s Elementary Homework Guidelines, which emphasize that homework should be meaningful, manageable, and connected to classroom instruction. Beginning Monday, September 8th, students will receive homework on Mondays that is due on Fridays. Assignments will focus on reinforcing previously taught skills and building academic habits, rather than introducing new content. Homework will not be graded, but completion and effort will be reflected in the Life Work and Citizenship section of progress reports. As this is a division-wide priority, Fairhill is moving away from being a “no-homework school” to ensure consistency and clarity across FCPS. Families can expect a balance of language arts and math practice, along with flexible activities such as reading logs, ST Math, or other independent practice opportunities.

Save The Dates:

• September
• September 3rd - PTA Popsicles on the Playground 5:30pm 
• September 4th - PTA Meeting 6:30pm
• September 9th - Election Day (No School)
• September 10th - Early Release (3 hours) Dismissal 1:05pm
• September 12th - Fall Individual Pictures
• September 17th - Back to School Night (BTSN) 5:30pm - 7pm
• September 23rd - Rosh Hashanah (No School) 
• September 26th - Fun Run
• October
• October 2nd - Yom Kippur (No School)
• October 7th - Parent PTA Coffee
• October 13th - Student Holiday (No School)
• October 20th - Diwali (No School)
• October 24th - Fall Festival
• October 29th - Early Release (3 hours) Dismissal 1:05pm

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. 

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Volunteer to Be a Room Parent!

What is a room parent?

A room parent facilitates communication between families in their child’s class, the PTA, and their child’s teacher. The PTA is looking for room parents from each class at Fairhill. 

What are the responsibilities of a room parent?

• Email families in your class periodically with key announcements and information. The Room Parent Coordinator will let you know when to send these emails and provide suggested language, which you can personalize.
• Support Teacher Appreciation Week. Each spring, the PTA plans a school-wide celebration for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. Room parents are encouraged to supplement the PTA’s efforts by providing families in the class a nonmonetary opportunity to recognize their teacher. 

Room parents may also assist in other ways, depending on their availability and teachers’ needs. For example, some room parents have chosen to: 

• Coordinate grade-level playdates in collaboration with other room parents (typically just a weekend meetup at the Fairhill playground).
• Assist teachers with administrative tasks, such as creating a Sign-Up Genius when the teacher needs particular supplies or stuffing Tuesday folders. 
• Check with the teacher quarterly to see if they need supply donations from the PTA or classroom families. 

I don’t have a flexible schedule and I can’t volunteer during the school day. Can I be a room parent?

Yes! You can do all of the tasks required of a room parent on your own time. Room parents do not need to be available during the school day. 

Fill out this form and we’ll be in touch.

CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS:  HELP TO MAKE A 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)