Important Dates
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November 19: Three Hour Early Release at 12:55pm
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November 21: Thanksgiving Luncheon
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November 26-28: Thanksgiving Break
- December 15: Full Time AAP Referrals Due
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December 17: Three Hour Early Release at 12:55pm
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Dear Fairview Families,
November is a busy month at Fairview! Our students are hard at work, and we are proud of the progress they are making. Keep an eye out for the Benchmark End of Unit 2 Family Communication. It is a great resource to see what your children have been learning and how you can support them at home.
Next week, we have an early release on Wednesday, November 19 at 12:55 PM. Please make sure your child’s dismissal plans are updated and accurate in Pick Up Patrol.
Finally, Friday is our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon, and we hope to see all of our families there! Please remember to bring your driver’s license to enter through Door #2. Please note that the lunch times have been adjusted. See the flyer below.
Samantha Goldstein
Principal
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Veteran's Day Celebrations at Fairview!
 Thank you to the Fairview PTA for hosting a fantastic Veteran's Day breakfast, thank you to ALL of our Military-Connected speakers who came to our classrooms on Monday, and THANK YOU to all our veterans!
🎨 Fairview PTA’s Art to Remember Fundraiser is Underway!
Fairview is participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember that allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child’s art!
Order forms went home yesterday — and it’s time to start shopping! Order by midnight on November 23 to receive FREE shipping to Fairview by mid-December.
Celebrate your child’s creativity while supporting our school! Choose from 50+ keepsake products featuring your child’s artwork — perfect for gifts and lasting memories.
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🖍️ Ordering is easy:
1. Scan the QR code below or visit arttoremember.com/school/8CJGM7https://arttoremember.com/school/8cjgm7
2. Under “Find My Child,” enter your child’s name.
3. View or upload artwork/photos, then click SHOP to order!
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📦 Deadline: midnight on November 23 for free shipping to Fairview. (Orders can still be placed later and shipped directly to your home.)
🎨 Artwork not showing up? A small group of student artwork will not be available online until November 18—check back then!
Questions? Email ptafundraising@fairviewpta.org.
November 19, 2025 Three Hour Early Release at 12:55pm!
Hello Fairview Families! In order to ensure your child is dismissed accurately on the Early Release Wednesday, November 19, 2025, please make sure to update Pickup Patrol for your child's dismissal plan. For the upcoming early release on Wednesday, November 19, your child will be dismissed using the indicated dismissal route in Pick Up Patrol.
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If you are requesting that your child stay until 3:55pm, you will need to select the: "Stay Early Release Wednesday 11/19/25 until 3:55" option in plan changes for November 19.
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If you want your child to dismiss at 12:55pm, you may leave your child's default plan as is, or make a plan change and put "dismiss at 12:55pm" in the notes.
Please contact FairviewESCommunications@fcps.edu, for any questions.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
Fairview's Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon
✅ Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. We will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, November 12.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or submitting the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type “Federal Impact Aid Survey” in the Issue Description section. You may also call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
AAP Family Night Information Slides
Slides from AAP Family Information Night are now available on the Fairview AAP website. You will also find links to Subject Specific, Part Time and Full Time to referral forms there.
Full-Time AAP Services Eligibility
Decisions for AAP Full-Time services are made by a countywide central screening committee. There are specific screening cycles for Full-Time services:
- Spring Screening: The deadline to refer 2nd – 6th graders for spring screening is December 15. Please submit this form to Alisa Pappas.
Important: Please do not wait for ability test scores before submitting a referral for your child in Grades 2-7. Referrals submitted after the deadlines will not be accepted. These referrals can also be found in many languages on the FCPS AAP Website.
For Fairview ES families in need of resources in our community:
For assistance with meeting basic needs, please contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at: 703-222-0880 or visit their website at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/coordinated-services-planning
CSP provides information, referral, linkage, and advocacy to public and private human services available to Fairfax County residents. Through partnerships with community-based organizations and other Fairfax County agencies, CSP assists callers with the following services: basic needs, financial assistance, health care services, and referrals to services and resources.
Please explore the following links to resources in the community for food:
Please reach out to Joslyn Waldron, School Social Worker, if you have any questions or concerns: jnwaldron@fcps.edu
Volunteer Registration Update
Due to the overwhelming response from our community, FCPS is temporarily pausing fingerprint requirements for most Level 3 volunteers.
If you are scheduled for an upcoming fingerprinting appointment, please cancel your appointment unless you are a mentor, host parent, or non-parent volunteer having frequent, direct, and unsupervised contact with students, which will still require fingerprinting. FCPS will be charged if individuals miss a fingerprinting appointment without canceling in advance.
Those who have already been fingerprinted will be processed to be eligible for all Level 3 opportunities.
Field trip chaperone opportunities will now be classified as Level 2 (not requiring a background check).
To ensure continuous safety, all new volunteers are required to sign a Volunteer Certification Statement. This statement is a legal attestation confirming you have no history of violent felonies, crimes against children, or crimes of moral turpitude.
Want to volunteer? Visit Volunteer FCPS to find and sign up for volunteer opportunities. Contact Volunteers@fcps.edu with any questions.
Family Engagement in the Special Education Process
November 14, 10-11:30 a.m.
This webinar will support participants to better understand:
- Parent/Guardian’s role in the special education process, ensuring their right to participate.
- Parent/Guardian’s rights, as outlined in federal and state regulations regarding parental participation in these processes.
- Where and how parent/guardian’s input is recorded during local screening, eligibility, reevaluation, and individualized education program (IEP) meetings.
Register here
The Power of Restorative Justice Practices to Support Students and Families in Schools and at Home: Part 1
November 19, 10-11:30 a.m.
Come join this webinar to learn about Restorative Justice (RJ) Practices in FCPS! You’ll learn about what’s available to students and families in schools and how RJ Practices support students and families feeling empowered and connected to their school communities. We will also share how you can implement a simple restorative justice practice to create connection in your family.
Register here
Improving Routines: Morning, Evening, and In Between
November 21, 10-11:30 a.m.
You know things run more smoothly when you have morning, evening, and in between routines. But how can you maintain routines when your days all look different or when your kids push back? In this workshop, you'll learn how to create effective routines that reduce drama and resistance in your family – even when life is unpredictable or chaotic.
Register here
Recognizing, Understanding, and Responding to Impact of Traumatic Stress
December 5, 10-11:30 a.m.
Come learn how trauma impacts the brain and gather valuable information to help you recognize what is happening, why it is happening, and how to effectively respond in ways that promote safety and support.
Register here
Safe and Supportive Learning Environments for All Learners
December 12, 10-11:30 a.m.
This presentation explores how trauma-informed practices and social-emotional learning (SEL) support student well-being and academic success. We discuss the impact of stress and trauma on children, how it can manifest in their behavior, and the importance of creating safe and supportive learning environments. We will highlight protective factors that foster student resilience and growth. Additionally, we will showcase helpful practices at school that teach and reinforce essential skills such as self-awareness, self-management, and relationship building. Finally, we will explore practical strategies families can use at home to strengthen these skills and nurture resilience in their children.
Register here
The Power of Restorative Justice Practices to Support Students and Families in Schools and at Home: Part 2
December 19, 10-11:30 a.m.
Come join this webinar to learn about Restorative Justice (RJ) Practices in FCPS! You’ll learn about what’s available to students and families in schools and how RJ Practices support students and families feeling empowered and connected to their school communities. We will also share how you can implement a simple restorative justice practice to create connection in your family.
Register here
 Your Support Matters!
It was incredible to see nearly 30 of you at our first general meeting, making it our most attended meeting yet! Your enthusiasm is the spark that makes our school community so special. We encourage all parents and teachers to officially join the PTA and find volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule. Your support, whether big or small, is what turns great ideas into amazing programs and events for our students and staff.
✅ Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to complete a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete the survey as soon as possible.
Our school will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page or watch this video about why Impact Aid matters.
Register for ParentVUELearn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child’s education at FCPS.
🩹 Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots to all FCPS students at no cost. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.
Immunization clinics will take place on:
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Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Frost Middle School.
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Tuesday, November 18, from 3 to 6:30 p.m., at Willow Oaks Administrative Center.
Participation is voluntary. Additional Immunization Resources are available online. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student.️
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