Important Dates
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February 25-Wednesday Three Hour Early Release, Students dismiss at 12:55pm
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February 26-Student Experience Survey Administered
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February 27-Fairview's Annual Heritage Night and Student Art Show
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March 2-March 6-Read Across America Spirit Week
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March 6-March 13-Fairview Spring Book Fair
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March 18-Integrated Reading and Writing Assessment (5th grade ONLY)
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Dear Fairview Families,
We are thrilled to feel the warmer weather arriving and are looking forward to a wonderful spring of learning together! As we move into the third quarter, our classrooms are buzzing with energy, growth, and exciting new opportunities for students to shine.
We also have so much to look forward to as a school community. A special thank you to everyone who is working hard to prepare for Heritage Night and our Art Show on February 27th. These events truly showcase the talent, diversity, and spirit of our Falcon family, and we are so grateful for the time and care that goes into making them meaningful for our students.
Here’s to a strong and successful spring ahead!
Samantha Goldstein
Principal
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Kiss & Ride Update
To help ensure a smooth and timely start to our school day, we will begin opening the Kiss & Ride line 5 minutes earlier each morning at 8:55 and they will wait until 9:00 to be released to classrooms from the cafeteria.
We’ve noticed an increasing number of parents joining the Kiss & Ride line after the 9:10 bell — not simply waiting in the existing line, but entering the line after the bell has rung. In order to keep arrival procedures efficient and minimize classroom disruptions, we will no longer accept students at the Kiss & Ride door after 9:10 a.m.
Students arriving after 9:10 will need to be escorted into the main office by a parent or guardian to sign in.
We appreciate your partnership in helping us start each day on time and ready to learn. Thank you for your cooperation and continued support!
New Visitor Management System
We are excited to announce that our school is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school’s and FCPS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our school. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry.
For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check-in at the front office.
But now there is also an app, which can make check-in’s even faster at school. Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check-in at school.
If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact our front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!
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.
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.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Three Hour Early Release
Hello Fairview Families! In order to ensure your child is dismissed accurately on the Early Release Wednesday, February 25, 2026, please make sure to update Pickup Patrol for your child's dismissal plan for February 25th.
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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 2/25/26 until 3:55" option in plan changes for February 25.
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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 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
Read Across America Week! March 2 - March 6
 Read Across America Week!
March 2 - March 6
Monday-Reading Royalty Day
Wear your crown and dive into books about kingdoms far far away!
Tuesday-Bookmark Day
Make a colorful bookmark to use during reading time!
Wednesday-Superhero Day
Dress up as your favorite book super hero!
Thursday-Stuffed Animal Day
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to read to during the day!
Friday-Cozy Reading Day
Wear your PJs to enjoy some cozy reading time at school!
Fairview Spring Book Fair: Friday, March 6th-Friday, March 13th
 When: Friday, March 6th-Friday, March 13th
Grand Event: Friday, March 6th 5:00pm-7:00pm in the library!
Students will have an opportunity to shop during their regular library time Friday 3/6-Thursday 3/12. The book fair will only be open on Friday morning 3/13 for students who are absent on their shopping day.
Don’t want to send in cash? Create an E-Wallet account here https://www.scholastic.com/bf/fairviewelementaryschool46
Want to volunteer? Please click below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084DADA82BA64-62487623-sring
📖 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.
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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) was 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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Upcoming SOL Testing Dates
- Integrated Reading and Writing Assessment (5th grade ONLY) – Wednesday, March 18th
- SOL Reading Grade 5 – Wednesday, May 6th
- SOL Reading Grades 3 & 6: Monday, May 11th
- SOL Reading Grade 4: Tuesday, May 12th
- SOL Science Grade 5: Tuesday, May 12th
- SOL Math Grades 4, 5, & 5th ADV: Monday, May 18th
- SOL Math Grades 3, 6, & 6th ADV: Tuesday, May 19th
- SOL Retakes offered to students who scored 375-399: May 28-June 3
 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.
Register Today With Volunteer FCPS
Volunteer FCPS allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at [School]. All volunteers must:
- Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS.
- Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
- Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk.
At the Volunteer FCPS site, you can complete a volunteer orientation. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
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