Important Dates
- January 19: Holiday-Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- January 26: 6th Winter Band Concert @ Laurel Ridge, 7pm
- January 28: End of the Second Quarter; Two Hour Early Release at 1:55pm (No After School Care)
- January 29: Student Holiday-School Development Day
- January 30: Student Holiday-Teacher Workday
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Dear Fairview Families,
Students are back in full swing, and our Falcons have been busy learners! Classrooms are buzzing with excitement as students engage in new lessons, collaborate with classmates, and proudly demonstrate Falcon pride each day. As we settle back into our routines, it has been wonderful to see the energy and enthusiasm across our school. To see more of the great things happening at Fairview, be sure to check out our Facebook or Instagram pages!
In addition to the great learning taking place each day, I would like to congratulate our Strings Teacher, Mrs. Koumbis, and our 5th- and 6th-grade strings students on a wonderful winter concert last night. The performance was a direct result of their hard work and dedication, and we are very proud of their musical growth. Opportunities like this highlight the talent, perseverance, and commitment of our students.
Have a wonderful 3-day weekend,
Samantha Goldstein
Principal
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Upcoming Student Experience Survey at Fairview
Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.
All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 23. We will administer the survey during the school day on February 26, 2026. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. You received a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. The electronic opt-out form can also be accessed at this link.
We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which include a focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.
📖 Order your 2025-2026 School Yearbook!
Fairview Elementary School
2025-2026 Yearbook
$16.00 until 4/10/2026
Order online at: www.Strawbridge.net
Online Code: YB32890
To order online, go to www.strawbridge.net and follow these four easy steps:
1. Click Order Pictures and Yearbooks. Enter your Online Code.
2. Enter your name and email, then click Access Yearbook.
3. Enter your student's information, then click Submit Details.
4. Select your product and quantity. Click View Cart to proceed to checkout.
🍎 Volunteer Opportunity: Food Pickup!
Fairview Elementary is seeking a volunteer to pick up food donations one Friday per month at 2:15 PM. If you are interested, please reach out to Mrs. Ehrman at mrehrman@fcps.edu.
FAIRVIEW’S ANNUAL HERITAGE NIGHT & STUDENT ART SHOW
 FAIRVIEW’S ANNUAL HERITAGE NIGHT & STUDENT ART SHOW
When: Friday, February 27ᵗʰ, 2026
When: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Cafeteria & the Gym
Art Show upstairs in the POD and outside your student’s classroom
Important Details
Mark your calendars for Fairview’s Annual Heritage Night & Art Show!
Wander upstairs to view your student’s amazing artwork and feel free to take an Art Book!
We are in planning mode now! Please consider signing up for:
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A Heritage table:
Represent your Heritage with a table showcasing your culture, cuisine, or fun facts!
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A demonstration or presentation:
Make sure to let us know what type of demonstration, as slots are limited
Let us know what country or location
What can you help with?
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Helping with the setup and/or clean-up of the event
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Help with planning the event
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Help during the event
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Help with tours to the Art Show
Sign up Below!
Link to the Volunteer and Sign-up sheet: 2026 Heritage Night & Art Show
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Do You Have a Rising Kindergartner For 2026-2027?
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Please let us know if you have a rising Kindergarten student – a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2026. A Survey of Preschool Children (green form) will be sent home in Wednesday Folders on 1/21/26 to collect this information. Please complete it if it applies to you and return it to the office or your child’s teacher. If you have a neighbor or friend for whom this applies within our Fairview boundaries, please share this information with them or ask them to call Fairview at 703-503-3700.
Registration forms and information about Kindergarten Orientation will be provided to those who complete the survey or contact the school.
Your assistance with identifying our incoming Kindergarten class is greatly appreciated!
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 Doughnuts for a cause!!
Fairview Elementary School PTA is giving you the best reason to indulge in a dozen (or two) Krispy Kreme doughnuts! This fundraiser is nationwide with over 370 stores participating, so share the link with friends and family in other states.
Until March 4, 2026, $7.50 from every dozen sold will be donated back to Fairview Elementary School PTA when you purchase through our fundraising sales page. Simply buy a glazed dozen (or more!) through our online store, visit any participating Krispy Kreme location, and redeem using the code emailed to you.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be available throughout the school year.
Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. View immunization resources on the FCPS website.
When Should Your Child Stay Home?
Help your student succeed in school by encouraging them to miss as few days as possible. However, do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit the FCPS website for helpful insights regarding absences and how to work with your child and our school to minimize impacts on learning.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to let us know so we can provide assistance, if needed.
Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs
Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.
Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.
Meal Accommodations Provide Safe, Nutritious Meals
FCPS’s Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to school meals that are safe, nutritious, and meet their individual dietary needs.
FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school. To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs.
Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a menu for your child.
Did Your Student Get a New Phone or Device?
For a distraction-free start to the New Year, please remind your student about FCPS' policy for cell phones and personal devices. This policy helps students focus, interact more with their peers and teachers, and build independent problem-solving skills.
Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including:
- Exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
- Cell phone use on buses and field trips.
- Consequences for cell phone policy violations.
If you need to reach your student during the school day, please call our main office.
Enhancing Safety and Security for Staff and Students
School safety and security are being enhanced across FCPS with a new emergency management system. The system includes sensors installed in schools and a wearable emergency response button (ERB) for staff.
The button allows staff to quickly and discreetly request help and, once pressed, they provide location information within the school. The ERB will only work on school grounds and does not rely on cellular service. It is not meant to replace calling 911, but is an additional safety tool that can be used if calling 911 may not be safe or practical.
Learn more about the emergency management system. You may submit questions to the FCPS Chief of Safety and Security Office.
Access Schoology to Support Your Child
Schoology is the learning management system used in FCPS. Parents and students can use Schoology to view assignments and messages from teachers. Learn more about how to access and navigate Schoology.
Visit the Schoology Snippets YouTube playlist to watch short tutorials that walk you through how to use Schoology.
Need help logging in or accessing Tech Support? Visit the Schoology for Parents page.
Strategies for Better Sleep
Sleep is essential to good health, and getting enough sleep has big benefits to your physical and mental health and well-being. Sleep is restorative, allowing your body time to recover and repair.
This is true for your child, too. In fact, adequate sleep in children supports healthy brain development, learning, and memory consolidation, as well as their mood. And it is important for a strong immune system and the prevention of infections. Read about how much sleep a person needs and get some sleep strategies you can use with your family.
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