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HOME STRETCH: HELLO, BREAK!
Dear Fairhill Families
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our PTA for organizing such a wonderful Family Movie Night on Friday! It was a great evening for our community to come together, and we truly appreciate all of the time and effort that went into making it a success.
We also want to express our sincere appreciation to our families for their flexibility and support during last week’s two-hour delay. We know how disruptive schedule changes can be for families, and we are grateful for the strong attendance our students maintained, even on a short school day.
As colder weather sets in, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school if your family is experiencing a hardship and your child is in need of a winter jacket, gloves, or other cold-weather gear. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we have a wonderful supply of donations available and are happy to help ensure every student stays warm.
Looking forward to a wonderful two more weeks before break.
Ted and Maura
Save The Dates:
- December
- December 9th - Superintendent Reid Visit to Fairhill 5:30 - 8:00pm
- 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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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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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.
 Spanish here Winter Concert
 Spanish Here for Curriculum Night
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
🎉 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.
📚 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! ❤️
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🎁 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!
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.
News from Community
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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