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THREE FULL WEEKS
Dear Fairhill Families,
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with rest, gratitude, and time with loved ones. We are so thankful for our Fairhill community and for the partnership we share with our families each day.
Our core values of relationships, rigorous instruction, and community connections continue to guide everything we do. This year, our instructional focus has been on Targeted Instruction through small groups for intervention and enrichment. As we move through the second quarter, this work has already led to strong student growth, deeper engagement, and meaningful learning experiences across classrooms. We are incredibly proud of our students and grateful for the dedication of our teachers and staff who make this possible every day.
As we look forward to time together this December, we hope you will consider attending one of our important winter events. We have a PTA Movie Night, a student-led winter concert, and our wonderful book fair to look forward to. We hope to see you at Fairhill.
All our best,
Ted and Maura
Save The Dates:
- 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 (5th and 6th Grades)
- Band, Chorus, and Strings
- 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)
- January 29th - January 30th Student Holiday (No School)
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Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15
Parents and guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services must submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Erica Campbell at escampbell1@fcps.edu no later than December 15, 2025.
Each year, families can submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services any time from the first day of school through December 15. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
Once a referral is received, our school will compile information related to the student. Then, a committee of six trained professionals from across the county will review materials to determine eligibility for full-time AAP services.
Next Steps for Parents
Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of their child’s materials after February 20, 2026, by emailing Fairhill AAP at fairhillaap@fcps.edu.
At the elementary level, referrals for subject-specific and part-time AAP are screened by the school. If you miss the full-time referral deadline, your student can still be screened for subject-specific or part-time AAP services for the remainder of the year.
At the middle school level, honors courses are open to all students.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
Lost items?
Please come by and check out the Lost and Found for any items your student may be missing. All clothing will be donated over Winter Break.
Thank you!
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📅 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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Are you ready for the Book Fair? Visit our website to preview the books and make a wish list, create an eWallet (so cash does not get lost), and to donate so that ALL students can leave with a book.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/fairhillelementaryschool
Family Night is this Friday, 12/5, from 5:00-7:00p.m., or students may shop during their library times from 12/5-12/11. All proceeds benefit the Fairhill Library. Thank you for your support!
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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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🎉 Celebrate Our Incredible Fairhill Staff!
Want to say thank you to the amazing teachers and staff who make Fairhill shine? 🌟 The PTA is once again partnering with GiftCrowd to make group gifting simple and heartfelt. Give any amount, add a personal message (or even a photo!), and recipients can choose gift cards from hundreds of popular brands. 👉 Click here to browse the Fairhill staff list, select “Join,” and send your appreciation in just a few seconds! All gifts need to be submitted no later than December 19th at 12PM.
🎁 Bingo Night Needs You!
PTA’s beloved Bingo Night is coming January 23rd, and we’re collecting like-new toys and books to use as prizes for our students! Have gently used favorites at home? Drop them in the collection box located in the office and help make Bingo Night unforgettable!
📚 Celebrate with a Story!
Looking for a special way to mark a birthday or milestone? Donate a book to the Fairhill Library! 🎈 Choose a title from the Fairhill Library's Amazon Wishlist, have it shipped directly to school, and let Ms. Howard know so she can work with your child to create a personalized dedication label. This is definitely a meaningful gift that keeps on giving - for your child and for every Fairhill reader! ❤️
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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