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PTA MEETING TONIGHT!
Dear Fairhill Families:
We’re off to a wonderful start to Quarter 2! It has been great to see our students and staff building on the momentum from the first quarter. We’re looking forward to all the learning, growth, and connection ahead.
We hope you’ll join us for the PTA meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. We’re grateful for our PTA’s partnership and all they do to bring our school community together.
Please save the date for two upcoming events:
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Pumpkin Pie Run: This Saturday at 9:00 a.m. All families with students in PreK–6 are welcome. We hope you can join us for a fun morning together!
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Thanksgiving Lunch: November 24. We look forward to celebrating with our school community. More details are below.
All our best,
Ted & Maura
November
- November 10th - PTA Meeting 6:30 pm
- November 11th - Veterans Day Breakfast
- November 12th - 4th Grade Field Trip to Monticello
- November 14th - Pumpkin Pie Run
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November 18th - Wednesday Early Release (3 hours)
- November 20th - 2nd Grade Field Trip National Children's Museum
- November 24th - Thanksgiving Luncheon
- November 25th - 27th Thanksgiving Holiday (No School)
December
- December 7th - 11th - Book Fair
- December 8th - Book Fair Family Night
- December 10th - 5th Grade Field Trip to Luray Caverns
- December 16th - Winter Concert
- December 17th - 6th Grade Field Trip to LJMS
- December 21st - January 1st - Winter Break
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Family Life Education (FLE) Information Session
Students in grades K-6 participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction through their classroom teacher. Students in grades 4-6 receive instruction in a human growth and development unit and an emotional and social health unit. Prior to the teaching of these lessons, Fairhill will be hosting an informational session where families can preview the Family Life Education media and lessons in Schoology and talk with school staff about the program. This is not a presentation. The info session will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026 from 4:30 to 5:00 pm. This session will be held virtually. If you are interested in attending, please join using THIS LINK. All program materials and media for all grade levels will be available for your review at this time. Grade level program descriptions can be found HERE and materials are located in your child’s Schoology account. If you have any questions, please email our FLE Lead Teacher, Marie Barnett at MEBarnett@fcps.edu.
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Thanksgiving Luncheon
We are excited to host our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Tuesday, November 24! Guests who are visiting for the Luncheon must sign in in the front lobby using the Raptor system. You can sign up ahead of time using the Raptor Event RSVP. All guests will meet their child’s class in the lobby by the cafeteria entrance. Guests desiring to eat lunch may use your child's MySchoolBucks account to pay. Please make sure you have prepaid ahead of time on the account. Prices for lunches for visitors (adults/children) is $5.50 and $3.75 for Fairhill Students. Cash will be the only other form of payment accepted. Volunteers are needed! Please sign up here if you are able to help set up, host or serve food during the luncheon. We look forward to celebrating this Fairhill tradition with you and your family!
Schedule:
- 10:43 – 11:13 – Evangeliou, Mallman
- 10:45 – 11:15 – Pestanas, Kingsley
- 11:15 – 11:45 – Avetisyan, Bereschak
- 11:17 – 11:47 – McCarthy, Nguyen
- 11:45 – 12:15 – Bozydaj, Embrey, Rohrer
- 11:47 – 12:17 – Santiago, Winans
- 12:20 – 12:50 – Gribble, Santos, Yu
- 12:50 – 1:20 – Brooks, Norris, Tekle
- 1:20 – 1:50 – Anders, Ladiao, Parmar
- 1:35 – 2:05 – Graham, Greenberg, Taquia
Veterans Day Breakfast
For veteran families, relatives, & their students at Fairhill. Enjoy breakfast & music by Fairhill students to honor veterans in our community. November 11th 8:40 am - 9:10 am.
Signup here Submit this form to RSVP to bring a breakfast item to share!
In honor of Veterans Day, we’d like to invite the Fairhill community to honor their veteran family members on our Wall of Heroes! To participate, please use YOUR STUDENT’S FCPS GMAIL LOG-IN (student#@fcpsschools.net) and complete this 3 question Google Form to submit a photo. IF YOU SUBMITTED LAST YEAR, we still have your veterans, and there is no need to resubmit.
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 16th ANNUAL FAIRHILL PUMPKIN
PIE RUN
The Pumpkin Pie Run is back!
Mark your calendar for November 14th at 9 am. There will be a 3k run open to all 3rd - 6th graders, a 1k run open to all 1st - 6th graders, and a 600-yard fun run open to Kindergarteners only. Parents/guardians are welcome to run with their students. Don’t miss this GREAT Fairhill event! Click HERE to register.
If you have questions, please contact Mr. Jones mwjones1@fcps.edu.
See you on Saturday, November 14th!
Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Importance of Strong Attendance Habits
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and a habit of getting to school on time every day include:
- Setting a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? Download this checklist in English or Spanish.)
- Laying out clothes and packing backpacks the night before.
- Talking to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning, if they seem anxious about going to school.
- Developing back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
- Avoiding medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.
If you or your family need any kind of support, please reach out to our front office. We are here for you! Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
Unexcused Absences and Late Arrivals
- Absences and late arrivals are unexcused in situations of family trips, childcare conflicts, oversleeping, non-school related activities, traffic, missed buses, etc.
Fairhill Specific School Calendar
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La importancia de crear buenos hábitos de asistencia
Septiembre es el Mes de Concientización sobre la Asistencia Escolar. Las familias pueden ayudar a sus estudiantes a crear rutinas saludables y el hábito de llegar puntualmente a las escuela todos los días de diferentes maneras:
- Establecer una hora regular para dormir y una rutina para las mañanas. (¿Necesita ayuda? Descargue esta guía disponible en inglés y en español.)
- Deje preparada la ropa y las mochilas desde la noche anterior.
- Tenga conversaciones con maestros, consejeros escolares u otras familias para encontrar maneras de ayudar a su estudiante a sentirse más cómodo y entusiasmado por aprender en caso de que presente ansiedad por asistir a la escuela.
- Tenga un plan alternativo para llegar a la escuela si surge algún imprevisto. Puede pedir ayuda a un familiar, vecino o alguien de su confianza.
- Siempre que sea posible, evite programar citas médicas o viajes prolongados durante los días de clases.
Si usted o su familia necesitan algún tipo de apoyo, comuníquese con nuestra oficina principal. ¡Estamos aquí para ustedes! Visite la página web de asistencia de FCPS para encontrar consejos y estrategias que ayuden a fomentar el hábito de asistencia.
News from PTA
Room Parents at Fairhill
What is a room parent?
A room parent facilitates communication between families in their child’s class, the PTA, and their child’s teacher. The PTA is looking for room parents from each class at Fairhill.
What are the responsibilities of a room parent?
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Email families in your class periodically with key announcements and information. The Room Parent Coordinator will let you know when to send these emails and provide suggested language, which you can personalize.
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Support Teacher Appreciation Week. Each spring, the PTA plans a school-wide celebration for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. Room parents are encouraged to supplement the PTA’s efforts by providing families in the class a nonmonetary opportunity to recognize your teacher.
Room parents may also assist in other ways, depending on their availability and teachers’ needs. For example, some room parents have chosen to:
- Coordinate grade-level playdates in collaboration with other room parents (typically just a weekend meetup at the Fairhill playground).
- Assist teachers with administrative tasks, such as creating a Sign-Up Genius when the teacher needs particular supplies or stuffing Tuesday folders.
- Check with the teacher quarterly to see if they need supply donations from the PTA or classroom families.
I don’t have a flexible schedule and I can’t volunteer during the school day. Can I be a room parent?
Yes! You can do all of the tasks required of a room parent on your own time. Room parents do not need to be available during the school day.
Volunteer or ask questions here (or email sharonkim18@gmail.com)
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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).
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
Family Engagement Month
November Is National Family Engagement Month
Family Engagement Month is a time to remember that families are children’s first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers.
The FCPS Family Academy supports the continued success and well-being of each and every student within the FCPS community. The Academy offers a variety of positive and engaging learning opportunities and meaningful connections to transform the FCPS experience into a welcoming environment for all families.
Growing Together: Talking About Social-Emotional Learning at Home
Social-emotional learning (SEL) helps children develop confidence, resilience, self-awareness, and other important skills that support their success in school and throughout life. Participate in a Family Cafe workshop to:
- Understand your child’s Fairfax County SEL Screener results.
- Use the SEL Screener results as a starting point for meaningful conversations at home.
- Support your child’s social and emotional development.
- Build confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills together.
Learn practical ways to talk with your child about their social and emotional well-being and support their continued growth at home. Events will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on:
Click on the date to register. Find additional details on the FCPS Family Academy page.
Childcare will be available. Interpretation services are available upon request. For more information, contact the Family and School Partnerships office at 703-204-4300 or FamilyEngagement@fcps.edu.
Tutoring Resources for Families
Some families may be looking for additional resources to help support their child’s academic success. The Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of FCPS employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to hire as a tutor. This list is a resource offered by the FRC, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with the tutors. This list is not approved by FCPS and is only meant as a resource to families.
Special Education Family Conference
SIS ParentVUE Quarterly Outage
SIS ParentVUE will be unavailable for students and parents during end-of-quarter updates through Monday, November 9, at 9 a.m.
Maintain Access to Your Child’s Grades and Assignments: Download the New ParentVUE App
New ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile apps launched in July. Be sure to download the new app before winter break. After that, you will need to use the new mobile app or a web browser to access ParentVUE or StudentVUE.
For instructions on installing the new apps and learning more about the updated login process, view ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile app resources. If you need assistance, please submit a Parent Support Request.
Calendar Change: Eid al-Fitr
FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place.
Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff.
Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place on this day.
A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings.
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Spanish:Cambio en el calendario: Eid al-Fitr
FCPS marcará el comienzo de Eid al-Fitr con un día de conmemoración únicamente durante la noche del lunes, 8 de marzo. Habrá clases ese día, pero no se llevarán a cabo eventos ni actividades importantes patrocinadas por la escuela, como audiciones o pruebas para equipos.
El martes, 9 de marzo, será un día festivo para estudiantes y personal.
El miércoles, 10 de marzo, será un día de conmemoración. Habrá clases, pero no se realizarán ciertas actividades que no puedan recuperarse, como exámenes importantes, excursiones o eventos obligatorios.
Se ha publicado un nuevo calendario del año escolar que refleja este cambio. Tenga en cuenta que los días festivos y de conmemoración que aparecen en el calendario pueden cambiar según la observación prevista del calendario lunar.
FCPS Is Participating in Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5)
Virginia Quality Birth to Five 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. Visit the Virginia Quality Birth to Five website for more information.
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FCPS participa en Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5)
Virginia Quality Birth to 5 es el sistema de Virginia para medir y apoyar la calidad de los programas de educación para la primera infancia, con el objetivo de que los niños lleguen al kindergarten preparados para aprender. VQB5 se basa en los estándares de salud y seguridad y también mide la calidad de las interacciones entre maestros y estudiantes, así como el uso del currículo. Para obtener más información, consulte el folleto VQB5 para Familias en inglés o español.
Reporting Discrimination or Harassment
FCPS is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for people of all races, national origins, and ethnicities. Individuals experiencing harassment or discrimination should report the incident as soon as possible.
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Spanish:Cómo reportar discriminación o acoso
FCPS está comprometido a brindar un entorno seguro, acogedor e inclusivo para personas de todas las razas, orígenes nacionales y etnias. Las personas que sean víctimas de acoso o discriminación deben reportar el incidente lo antes posible.
Celebrating the Power of School Lunches
Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This National School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) reminds families that they are dedicated to providing delicious, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? View the Nutrition Services menus.
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Celebrando el poder de los almuerzos escolares
Múltiples estudios demuestran que los almuerzos escolares son importantes para apoyar la salud general de los estudiantes al mejorar sus dietas y combatir la inseguridad alimentaria. Los estudiantes que comen almuerzos escolares consumen más frutas, vegetales, y fibra que sus compañeros.
Esta Semana de Almuerzo Escolar, los Servicios de Alimentos y Nutrición (FNS) de FCPS les recuerda a las familias que están dedicados a proveer comidas sabrosas, saludables, sostenibles y enfocadas en los estudiantes. Nuevos artículos de menú han sido lanzados este año basado en la retroalimentación de los estudiantes.
¿Quieres saber lo que hay para el desayuno o el almuerzo? Los Servicios de Nutrición tienen menús disponibles.
Apply Today for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
According to the Centers for Disease Control, eating breakfast at school is associated with better attendance rates, fewer missed school days, and better test scores. Studies show that students who eat both school breakfast and lunch tend to have healthier diets than those who don't participate in school meals.
Families who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals can receive breakfast and lunch at no cost for their children. This includes more than one-third of FCPS students. Families must complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FRM) application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits.
The application for FRM is now available for the 2026-27 school year. Students who were approved for FRM last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should reapply as soon as possible so eligible children continue to receive meals at no cost.
Access the application and view criteria and up-to-date information on the FRM webpage. Families should reach out to their schools with questions or for assistance.
News from Fairfax County Government
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.
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
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.
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 Goff: mcgoff@fcps.edu
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