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A SEASON OF GRATITUDE AT FAIRHILL
Dear Families,
As we move into this season of reflection and thanks, we want to pause and share our deep gratitude for the incredible community that makes Fairhill such a special place. Every day, we are reminded of how fortunate we are to learn and grow alongside our amazing students, dedicated staff, and supportive families.
To our students: you inspire us with your curiosity, kindness, and resilience. Your energy fills our hallways with joy and purpose.
To our staff: you give your hearts to this work. Your commitment to relationships, rigorous learning experiences, and meaningful connections with families is what makes Fairhill feel like home.
To our families: thank you for being our partners. Your trust, encouragement, and involvement strengthen our school in countless ways.
Fairhill is more than a school; it is a community woven together by care, hope, and shared dedication. For all that you do, and for all that you are - thank you.
We are grateful today and every day.
Ted & Maura
📅 Winter Break Details
School and Office Closing Date: December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026
School and Office Reopening Date: January 5, 2026 (The break ends on January 2nd, so the first day back is the following Monday, January 5th).
Total Break Duration: December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026.
For general school inquiries during the break period please email
Ted Cooper at egcooper@fcps.edu or embrammer@fcps.edu.
Detalles para las vacaciones de invierno
La oficina y escuela estarán cerradas: 22 de diciembre – 2 de enero.
La oficina y escuela reabrirán: 5 de enero del 2026 (las vacaciones de invierno finalizan el 2 de enero, así que el primer día es el siguiente lunes, 5 de enero).
Fechas del descanso: 22 de diciembre del 2025 - 2 de enero del 2026
En general si tiene alguna pregunta durante las vacaciones de invierno por favor escriba al director – Ted Cooper egcooper@fcps.edu o a la Sra. Brammer embrammer@fcps.edu.
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Save The Dates:
- November 26th - 28th - Thanksgiving Holiday (No School)
- December
- December 4th - 5th Grade Field Trip to Riverbend Park
- December 5th - Movie Night at Fairhill
- December 5th - Book Fair Family Night
- December 8th - 12th - Book Fair
- December 9th - Superintendent Reid Visit to Fairhill
- December 10th - Early Release (3 hours) Dismissal 1:05 pm
- December 11th - 2nd Grade Field to Lego Discovery Center
- December 17th - Winter Concert 6:00 pm
- December 18th- 6th Grade Field Trip to LJMS Winter Fine Arts
- December 22nd - January 2nd Winter Break
- January
- January 5th - First day back from Winter Break
- January 19th - Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday (No School)
- January 23rd - Fairhill Bingo 6 pm - 7:30 pm
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January 28th - End of Second Quarter Early Release (2 hours) Dismissal 2:05 pm
- January 29th - January 30th Student Holiday (No School)
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The Annual Fairhill Book Fair
Friday, December 5 - Thursday December 11th. Students will be able to shop during their regularly scheduled library Specials time, or you may attend one of our two family events together.
- Friday, December 5, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., along with PTA Movie Night!
- Wednesday, December 10, from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
There will be no preview days this year, so be sure to visit our book fair website before shopping! You can take a virtual tour of our fair to see what’s available, check prices, and make your own wishlists. You can set-up an e-wallet so no cash or checks get lost, and you can also donate to our “Share the Fair” campaign to help ensure ALL Fairhill students can buy a book at the book fair! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/fairhillelementaryschool All proceeds benefit the Fairhill Library. See you at the fair!
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Attention FCPS Families!
The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available in paper.
Please look in your child’s Tuesday Folder today for the paper copy. PLEASE COMPLETE ONE FORM FOR EACH CHILD IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD. AND RETURN THE COMPLETED FORM TO SCHOOL TOMORROW.
The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify:
- Military families.
- Federally connected families.
- Families living on a military base.
Please complete the form even if you are not military or federally connected. Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the parent that registered the student with FCPS (the ‘enrolling parent’) can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form online, but either parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey paper copy.
Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.
If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page and see a green check next to each of their names.
We need your help to make the 25-26 yearbook the best it can be! When you take photos at Fairhill events, please upload your candid photos to the yearbook’s photo albums: https://plicbooks.com/go/L4WV4P . There is a dropdown menu to choose from, from grade levels to special events!
ORDER YOUR 2025/2026 YEARBOOK
Fairhill Elementary’s Yearbook, “Etched in Stone” is now on sale! Cost is $20, and must be made online at Strawbridge Yearbooks.
No extra copies will be ordered, so secure your child’s memories today! Deadline to place an order is March 20th!
Order here
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NEED TO ORDER STUDENT PICTURES?
STRAWBRIDGE PICTURE DELIVERY & CODE LOOK UP TOOL
 Order yearbook here.
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News from PTA
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MOVIE NIGHT
Join us for a cozy evening of winter fun at Fairhill! Wear your PJs, bring a blanket, and choose between Frozen or Home Alone. Doors open: 5:30 PM | Movies start: 6:00 PM
🎟️ Free family event
🍿 Each guest gets one small popcorn (while supplies last)!
🍕 Food and drinks available for purchase.
❤️ Bring a canned food donation to support our Food for Others drive!
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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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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.
News from FCPS
FCPS is participating in Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5). VQB5 is Virginia’s system for measuring and supporting quality in early childhood programs so children enter kindergarten ready to learn. VQB5 builds on health and safety standards by measuring the quality of teacher-child interactions and the use of the curriculum. Refer to “VQB5 for Families English/Spanish” for more information.
Important Fairhill 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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