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FIELD DAY FRIDAY!
Dear Fairhill Families,
This is a great week at Fairhill! There are so many fun and meaningful things happening across our school.
Today, our sixth graders are on their traditional field trip to Gettysburg, traveling by charter bus (many of the kids' favorite part!) and making memories together as they connect their learning to an important historic site. Across the building, our other students are engaged in exciting end-of-year projects that help capture and celebrate all they have learned throughout the year.
As a reminder, this Friday is Field Day. Please make sure your child wears appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes, applies sunblock if desired, and brings a water bottle. We are keeping an eye on the possibility of rain, but as of now, we are looking forward to a wonderful day together.
Thank you for your trust, partnership, and collaboration as we wrap up this school year. We are grateful for our Fairhill community!
All our best,
Ted and Maura
June
- June 9th - 6th Grade Field Trip to Gettysburg
- June 10th - Ellipse Run
- June 12th - Field Day
- 9:30 am - 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and EAC Upper
- 1:00 pm - K, 1st, 2nd, and EAC Lower
- June 15th - 6th Grade Kickball
- June 16th - G2G End of Year celebration 9:20 am-10:10 am
- June 17th - 6th Grade Promotion/Picnic
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June 17th - Wednesday Early Release (2 hours)
- June 17th - Last Day of School
July
August
- August 21st - Open House
- August 22nd - Kindergarten Popcicles
- August 24th - First Day of School
September
- September 4th - September 7th Labor Day Weekend (No School)
- September 16th - BTSN
- September 21st - Yom Kippur (No School)
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Fairhill Library Books
We still have 217 overdue library books. If you receive an email today, please make every effort to find the books. If you cannot, replacement plans include: 1) buying a copy to send in with your student, 2) sending in the exact cost of the book(s) via check to Fairhill ES or cash, or 3) contacting the librarian, Leslie Howard, or the family liaison, Yessica Lugo, if these options do not work for your family. Thank you!
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🎉 Field Day Volunteers Needed – Friday, June 12th!
Field Day is right around the corner, and we need your help to make it a fun and successful event for our students! We’re looking for parent volunteers to help run stations and support our 3rd–6th grade Field Day from 9:30–11:30 AM. In the afternoon, Kindergarten–2nd grade students will enjoy their Field Day from 1:00–3:00 PM. Parents of K–2 students are invited to join their child’s class as they rotate through the stations — no sign-up needed, just come ready to have fun! If you’re available to volunteer in the morning, we’d love to have you! Please email Mr. Jones at mwjones1@fcps.edu if you're available.
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Summer Device Request Form
To support continued learning throughout the summer, families may request a school-issued device for student use at home. Students can use these devices to access educational resources, practice academic skills, and participate in learning opportunities during the summer months.
If your child needs a device for summer use, please complete the Summer Device Request Form by Friday, June 12. Devices will go home with students and must be returned at the beginning of the school year.
Thank you for partnering with us to support your child's learning beyond the school year!
Form
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Lost and Found
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All lost and found items are currently located in the cafeteria. If your child is missing any belongings, we encourage you to stop by and check for their items. Please note that any unclaimed items will be donated over summer break, so be sure to visit before they are removed. Thank you!
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LAST CHANCE!
YEARBOOK SALE
2025-2026 School Yearbook Sale Will
Re-Open For a Limited Time!* Starting July 1st
To place your 2025-2026 school yearbook order, follow these steps.
1. Go to www.strawbridge.net
2. Click on “Order Photos and Yearbooks” in the top right corner.
3. Enter your school code.
4. Click Find! Fill out the necessary information and complete the checkout process.
SCHOOL CODE YB32712
TMM 107273 Fairhill Elementary School
Yearbooks will be shipped directly to your home.
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FAIRHILL SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
10AM – 2PM M-F
Office Closed
June 19th Closed for Juneteenth
July 3rd Closed for Independence Day
First day of school August 24th
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News from PTA
Celebrating the Amazing Fairhill Staff!
Want to Thank Fairhill Staff for an Amazing School Year?!! Again this year PTA has made it easy to show your appreciation with a group gift through GiftCrowd! Whether it’s your child’s teacher, a specialist, or support staff, you can send a personalized gift card and message in just a few clicks. GiftCrowd makes group gifting easy. Families can contribute any amount and include a personal greeting. Recipients will be able to redeem the collected amount for gift cards from hundreds of popular brands and send thank-you notes. Click here to view the list of Fairhill staff. Click on “Join” next to the staff member you wish to gift. Enter your information and the amount you wish to contribute. You can even include a message and/or a picture. All gifts need to be received by June 12th at noon.
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2026-2027 Fairhill School Supply Pack Sales
No time to shop for school supplies? Just click here to order a school supply pack from EPI for the 2026-2027 school year. Purchased packs will be delivered right to your student's classroom in August! Enter the code FAI068 for Fairhill. Additional ordering information can be found in the attached flyer.
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Calling for Volunteers: Help to Make a Big Difference in our community
The Fairhill PTA again will continue to support Fairhill families and our broader local community by collecting unused food purchased from the cafeteria (e.g., milk, string cheese) and/or unopened store-bought food (e.g., crackers) during the spring semester
Our kids' role -> Kids are asked to leave food they may otherwise toss in the garbage and instead put it off in the Food for Others fridge in the cafeteria.
Our volunteers' role -> Once a week (Mondays or Tuesdays), we are asking for a volunteer to collect the food and drop it off at Food For Others (1 mile away).
Our collective Impact -> In addition to minimizing food waste, we are helping 75,000 Fairfax County (and Fairhill families) who are food insecure. On a weekly basis last year, we collected hundreds of milk cartons, string cheese packets, crackers, yogurts and more.
Sign up here to volunteer! Questions???? Call/text//email Anika Marpaka (anikaamin@yahoo.com or 703 855 0500)
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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, Updates & Resources
from FCPS
Please Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
It’s a busy time of year, and we know many priorities are on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to check your student’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families who earn less than 185% of the poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2026-27 school year will be available this summer.
If you have a current balance and think you may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2025-26 school year.
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Spanish:¡No Olvide Revisar el Saldo del Almuerzo de su Estudiante A medida que nos acercamos al final del año escolar, es importante que las familias recuerden revisar la cuenta MySchoolBucks de sus estudiantes y pagar cualquier balance de comida escolar restante. Las familias que ganan menos del 185% del nivel de pobreza califican para comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Sin embargo, hay que cumplimentar y presentar una nueva solicitud cada año escolar para recibir ese beneficio.La solicitud para el año escolar 2026-27 estará disponible este verano. Si las familias tienen un balance actual y piensan que pueden ser elegibles para recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido, por favor llenen la solicitud FRM para el año escolar 2025-26. Obtenga más información sobre el almuerzo gratuito y a precio reducido.
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Finish the School Year With Strong Attendance!
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, Fairfax County Public Schools appreciates your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success. Regular attendance plays an important role in helping students stay engaged in learning, maintain connections with their teachers and peers, and finish the school year strong.
Attending school consistently also helps students build valuable habits such as responsibility, perseverance, and daily routines that support success both in and out of the classroom.
If your child needs to miss school, please remember to report the absence. Full-day absences can be reported in ParentVUE. Families may also report absences by calling the school attendance line or emailing the school-designated attendance address.
If your child is experiencing challenges that are affecting attendance, we are here to help. Please contact your child’s school so staff can partner with you to provide support and resources. Learn more about attendance resources.
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Calendar Survey
FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all caregivers and FCPS staff will receive an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey.
Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.
If you do not receive a link to the survey or have technical difficulties completing the survey, please contact the FCPS Office of Research and Program Evaluation.
End of Year/Summer Special Education and Section 504 Newsletter
View the latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and Section 504 Newsletter. Topics in this 2026 End of Year/Summer issue include:
- Celebrating 50 Years of IDEA
- A Year of Inclusion in FCPS
- Advancing Success for Twice-Exceptional (2e) Learners
- Extended School Year (ESY)
- Your Guide to a Fun and Inclusive Summer
- Play, Plan, Grow: Summer Activities for Executive Function
- Keep SEL Growing all Summer Long
- New Resources to Support Life after High School
- Make an Impact as a Special Education Teacher
- Fairfax County SEPTA News
Subscribe to the Special Education and Section 504 Newsletter.
How To Survive Middle School 2026
Dates: July 27-28
Times: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Location: LJMS
Eligibility: Rising 7th graders
Cost: $40
- Participate in fun activities to learn about life at Jackson Middle School!
- Busses are available to transport students from elementary schools!
- Registration fee: $40, covers the cost of busses, an LJMS T-shirt, AND lunch!
- Register now using the form linked below.
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Questions? Email Mr. Ertekin, MErtekin@fcps.edu or view the informational flyer.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!
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VIP Camp Central Fairfax
(Glasgow, Holmes, Jackson, Kilmer, Poe, and Thoreau Students)
Dates: July 1-30 (no camp on July 3)
Times: M-F, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Glasgow MS
Eligibility: rising 7th & 8th graders
Cost: $100
FCPS and Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (DNCS) have teamed up to offer a five week camp for rising 7th and 8th graders. Our camp will be a combination of students from the following middle schools: Kilmer, Glasgow, Holmes, Jackson, Poe, and Thoreau.
Bus transportation will be provided from various pick-up locations which will be communicated in June prior to the start of camp. Breakfast, lunch, all on site activities, AND transportation are included in the fee.
There is a $100 registration fee, and a mandatory parent meeting before camp starts. Financial assistance is available upon request.
The staff is led by your local After-School Specialists and trained DNCS staff. Campers will have a great time playing sports, games, doing arts and crafts and exploring concepts in science and technology, and there's a fun field trip each week!
For more information, please view the informational flyer (también en español)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Third Annual FCPS Puzzle Hunt Encourages Active Family Fun
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been busy getting ready for the 3rd Annual Fairfax County Public Schools Puzzle Hunt, and it kicks off in only three weeks!
This free event is open to solvers of all ages and is a great way to keep students and families engaged in fun, creative problem-solving over the summer. It also teaches bike and pedestrian safety and encourages active transportation.
New this year: The school with the most solvers will win a special visit from Sue Doku! Sign up for the Puzzle Hunt!
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Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA)
E-IFTA is a welcoming, supportive arts enrichment program where students experience Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance each day in a fun and engaging environment. One thing that makes our program especially unique is that we are intentionally staffed with Instructional Assistants (IAs), Public Health Training Assistants (PHTAs), and Special Education Resource Teachers. Because of this, E-IFTA can be an excellent fit for families who may not feel comfortable enrolling their child in a more traditional summer camp setting.
As a reminder, we are also able to offer:
- Tuition assistance • Transportation
- After care options
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Stay up to Date With the FCPS Mobile App!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app, you can:
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Stay up to date: Get the latest news from our school and FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents.
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Summer Meals for Students
Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on-site while eating their meals.
This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following elementary schools: Braddock, Dogwood, Glen Forest, Hutchison, Hybla Valley, and London Towne.
Summer sites will continue to be added, so check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.
Summer meals start June 22! 🍎 When school is out for summer, kids and teens can get nutritious meals at school locations in eligible communities with the FCPS Summer Food Service Program. Don’t miss out! Find meal sites in your area: https://bit.ly/FCPSSummerMeals
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FCPS Adult and Community Education (ACE) – Adult ESOL Program (Summer 2026)
Summer 2026 Classes: July 6–31, 2026 | New Student Testing: June 15–22, 2026 (varies by location)
FCPS Adult and Community Education is offering in-person English classes for adults this summer to help participants improve their speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. Classes are available at multiple Fairfax County locations, and all new students must complete a placement test and present one original identification document before registering.
Sibshops/SibTeen Summer Camp (Monday, 6/22 and Tuesday, 6/23)
Sibshops and SibTeen will hold a two-day summer camp for children who have a sibling with a disability.
Each day participants will participate in a variety of fun recreation and art-based community building activities
and discussion related to their shared experience and access peer support. Lunch will be provided each day.
Sibshops is open to children in grades 2nd through 5th.
SibTeen is offered to children in grades 6 through 9.
Date: Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23
Time: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Location - Fairfax Villa Elementary 10900 Santa Clara Dr. Fairfax, VA
Register here
Updates to 2026-27 School Year Calendar
- The School Board voted to direct the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year. Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Find additional information on BoardDocs. View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website.
The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has not changed.
Family Information Phone Lines
FCPS family information phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
Call the phone line with questions about your child’s education or FCPS, and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines.
News from Fairfax County
Fairfax County Government Programs & Services
Fairfax County Health Department – Public Health Center Services (Ongoing)
The Fairfax County Health Department continues to offer a wide range of public health services for children, adults, and families at locations throughout Fairfax County. Services include immunizations, maternal and child health care, HIV/STI testing and counseling, tuberculosis services, pregnancy testing, WIC nutrition support, vital records, and eye care assistance for eligible residents. Walk-ins and appointments are available at Annandale, Herndon-Reston, Mount Vernon, and Franconia-Springfield locations.
Health Department Services & WIC Information (Ongoing)
The Fairfax County Health Department is providing ongoing community health services including environmental health, communicable disease support, refugee services, maternity services, school immunizations, TB testing and treatment, and WIC nutrition assistance. Multiple WIC offices and public health centers remain available across Fairfax County to support families and residents.
- Updated Fairfax County Health Department Flyer (English) (Spanish)
- Contact for more information: 703-246-2411 | WIC Information Line: 703-246-5599
Community Partners and Organizations
English Empowerment Center Summer 2026 English Classes (Registration Open Now) The English Empowerment Center is now accepting registrations for Summer 2026 English classes for adult English learners.
Classes focus on building practical communication skills to support success at work, at home, and in the community.
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In-Person Classes: Available at locations across Northern Virginia, including Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Culmore, Falls Church, Fairfax, Herndon, Lorton, and Mount Vernon. Site-specific flyers in English and Spanish are available here: https://englishempowermentcenter.org/for-students/in-person-classes/
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Online Classes: Open to learners anywhere. Registration link: https://form.jotform.com/251064922607152
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Cost: Classes are $65 unless otherwise indicated. The English Empowerment Center is committed to ensuring that financial challenges are not a barrier to participation and will work within each learner’s means.
- Summer Class Schedule Flyer
Inova Health System – Community Health Programs for Children (Ongoing Services Available Year-Round) Inova offers a variety of free or low-cost healthcare resources for children, including assistance with Medicaid/FAMIS applications, primary care services for children with Medicaid or no insurance, free virtual nutrition and cooking classes, and care coordination for children with special healthcare needs. Families can access preventive care, immunizations, school and sports physicals, nutrition counseling, and support services at no cost or reduced cost.
Inova Cares Back-to-School Pediatric Health Fairs (Upcoming, Summer 2026) Free physicals and immunizations for children (ages 5+, Medicaid or uninsured only). June 27 – Inova Cares Manassas July 25 – Inova Cares Falls Church Call 703-698-2550 (appointments required, no walk-ins) Available Flyer
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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