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Upcoming Events

December 21: NO Saturday School. Enjoy break!

December 23 - Jan 3: FCPS Winter Break, All Schools Closed

January 6: Classes Resume, FHS Blue Day

January 6: Cultural Observance: Three Kings Day/Epiphany

January 7: Cultural Observance: Orthodox Christmas

January 7-8: Academic Emphasis

January 9: Curriculum Fair

January 11: Saturday School 9am-12pm

January 14: College Planning Night for the Class of 2026, FHS Auditorium @ 7pm

January 18: Saturday School 9am-12pm, Library

January 20: Holiday (Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday/ Inauguration Day)

January 21: PTSA Meeting, Library, 7pm-8pm

January 21: ANG Meeting, Library, 8pm-9pm

December 20, 2024

Happy FAIRFAX Friday Family and Friends,

As the snow was sprinkling down outside today and I watched some of our classes coming out to catch a glimpse, the smiles and laughter were so very magical and fulfilling. My hope is that your winter break has many moments of peace, rest, and JOY. We are so appreciative of our partnerships with our families and community.

This week we have had lots of Fairfax FUN. We sang in the cafeteria, we played minute to win it games, we enjoyed a pep rally, shared holiday treats, competed in gingerbread making, added some hallway pizzazz with door decorating and we also finished many major assignments. We hope each of our students is closing out this year feeling supported and comfortable with their classes, our community, and the many opportunities they have to achieve their goals.

We look forward to seeing everyone back here in the NEW YEAR. We thank you for your collaboration and support of our school.

Warmest regards,

✨ Happy Holidays from the Admin Team!! From us to you ~ enjoy our holiday greeting 🎶 Included in this issue:

Student Spotlight

Best Buddies
Robotics Team Results
Teachers for Tomorrow

Staff Spotlight

Fairfax HS Outstanding Employee Winners

Calendar Reminders:

Winter Break, Dec. 23 - Jan. 3
New Year's Day, January 1
Three Kings Day, January 6
Orthodox Christmas, January 7

Fairfax Lions Need to Know:

Be the First to Hear about Closings and Delays
Winter Resources

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:

Mental Health Teletherapy
Academy Open Houses Begin in January
District News - In Case You Missed It
Quick Links

Fairfax HS PTSA

Boundary Review Meetings
Meeting Reminders
Join the PTSA!

Student Spotlight Best Buddies Program

The best buddies program is an opportunity for students with disabilities to interact with their non-disabled peers. Our program at Fairfax matches students with a buddy and the students meet during Lion Time to share different activities. During our holiday party students watched a holiday movie and made paper snowflakes. A great time was had by all!

Robotics Team Wins 1st Place "Connect" Award!

On December 15th, the FHS Robotics Team, which consists of Ibtihal Hanna, Khalid Amikishiyev, Joshua Khilnani, Vedik Vajja, Benedict Thomas and Adel Al Jumaily, won the first place “connect” award at the robotics competition held at Deep Run High School, Glen Allen, VA.

They also came in 7th out of the 34 teams that competed at the event. Thanks and appreciation to our parent menor, Mr. Manchanda.

Geeta Sridharan
Chemistry Teacher
Robotics Club Sponsor

Teachers for Tomorrow

FHS hopes to inspire the next generation of teachers by offering the courses Teachers for Tomorrow 1, and Teachers for Tomorrow 2. The TFT 2 course offers students two internship experiences to help them learn from the experts. Addie Curry, Emmanuel Caiza Avila and Erin Despres started their Katherine Johnson Middle School internships in September and finished last week. They grew so much as educators and are excited to continue learning in January! Well done, Lions!! 🦁🍎

Staff Spotlight 🏆Outstanding Employee Winners

L-R, top to bottom: Amy Hard, Ginny Cate, Anna Cannon, Kyu Kil

Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations for our Outstanding Staff.

Fairfax High School is excited to announce the school-based winners for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards. We were thrilled with over 86 nominees across the variety of categories.

Excellence Award Winners:

Outstanding Teacher: Kyu Kil, Biology Teacher
Outstanding New Teacher: Anna Cannon, Math Teacher
Outstanding Leader: Dana Walker, Assistant Principal
Outstanding Professional: Amy Hard, Career Experience Specialist, Fairfax Academy
Outstanding Operational: Ginny Cate, Administrative Assistant
Outstanding Principal: Georgina Aye

Congratulations! We are lucky to have such dedicated, hard-working employees in our Lion Community. Our hope is that each of these amazing LIONS will move on in the process to represent the region.

🗓️Calendar Reminders

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.

See the complete school year calendar.

🎉New Year's Day, January 1 - Welcome 2025!

Happy New Year, FCPS Fam! We look forward to seeing students and staff on Monday, January 6, 2025, when all FCPS schools and offices will reopen.

https://www.fcps.edu/calendars/standard-school-year-calendar

Three Kings Day, January 6

FCPS has designated Three Kings Day/Epiphany as a religious and cultural observance day. There is school on these days, however specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days. See the complete school year calendar.

Orthodox Christmas, January 7

FCPS has designated Orthodox Christmas as a religious and cultural observance day. There is school on these days, however specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days. See the complete school year calendar.

Fairfax Lions Need to Know: ❄️ Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings

Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be among the first to hear about weather delays and closings! Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform.

Spanish: ❄️ Sea uno de los primeros en enterarse de los retrasos/cierres de escuelas

Mire este video para ver como FCPS toma decisiones sobre cierres por mal tiempo.

El sitio web de FCPS es generalmente el primer lugar para enterarse de los cierres de emergencia por el clima. Otros canales de comunicación serán usados lo más pronto posible, incluyendo correo electrónico, texto, medios sociales, y estaciones de noticias. Aprenda más sobre cómo se comunican los cambios de horario.Sea uno de los primeros en enterarse de los retrasos y cierres por mal tiempo. Actualice su información de contacto en SIS ParentVUE. Los correos electrónicos y mensajes de texto se envían a los padres en función de las direcciones y números de teléfono móvil introducidos en esta plataforma.

Winter Resources from Fairfax County Agencies 🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide

Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.

📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break

Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered.

Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.

⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!

The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county.

Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know: 💻 No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

Is your high schooler experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships? If so, you may refer your child for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the Teletherapy webpage for information on this service.

🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin in January!

FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in January.

A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses to prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses.

Chantilly Academy: January 8

Fairfax Academy: February 4

Falls Church Academy: January 9

Learn more: https://bit.ly/41vtnk1 or visit fcps.edu and search for “Academies and Specialized Programs."

District News - In Case You Missed It

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration
Be Among the First to Hear About Closings/Delays
Fall 2024 Sports Champions

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

Spanish: En caso de que se lo haya perdido en FCPS This Week, la división escolar compartió actualizaciones sobre los siguientes temas y otros:

Inscripción para la Lotería del programa de Inmersión en Dos Idiomas
Sea uno de los primeros en enterarse cuando las escuelas cierren o se retrasen
Campeones Deportivos Otoño 2024

Lea FCPS Esta Semana para aprender más sobre estos temas. Si aún no recibe este boletín semanal, suscríbase hoy mismo.

Quick Links

throughout the year:

Visit the Fairfax High School Website
Visit the Fairfax PTSA Website
Sign up for News You Choose messages or update your account

Fairfax HS PTSA Table of Contents:

Boundary Review Update
Meeting Reminders
Join the PTSA!

📍 Comprehensive Boundary Review Update

The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received. If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in a virtual meeting:

Friday, January 10, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m.
Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.

Language interpretation will be available.

All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.

Spanish: 📍 Actualizaciones de la Revisión Integral de Límites

El Comité Asesor de Revisión de Límites de la Superintendente tuvo su segunda reunión el 16 de diciembre en el Gatehouse Administration Center. Vea los puntos clave de esa reunión y acceda a la agenda de la reunión, diapositivas y otros materiales que los miembros del comité recibieron.

Reuniones virtuales de la Comunidad para la Revisión Integral de Límites se llevarán a cabo:

viernes, 10 de enero de 2025, 6-7:30 p.m.
jueves, 16 de enero de 2025, 1-2:30 p.m.
sábado, 25 de enero de 2025, 9:30-11 a.m.
lunes, 27 de enero de 2025, de 6:30 a 8 p.m.
martes, 28 de enero de 2025, de 6:30 a 8 p.m.
lunes, 10 de febrero de 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. .

La inscripción estará disponible próximamente en la página web de Revisión Integral de Límites, donde también podrá informarse sobre el proceso de revisión de límites. Inscríbase también en nuestro boletín de Revisión de Límites Escolares.

PTSA & ANG January Meeting Reminders

The next PTSA meeting is January 21, 2025, at 7:00pm in the Library.

Immediately following is the ANG meeting at 8:00pm.

See you there!

It's Never Too Late to JOIN PTSA

JOIN the PTSA to support our FHS teachers, students and community! Your member dues and donations work to fund ALL of our activities and programs, help keep you engaged and informed about what is happening in our school community, and provide opportunities to get involved and have fun with other families. Join us!

Do you want to celebrate a Fairfax employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way? Or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

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Fairfax HS PTSA - 12/17/2024

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Table of Contents:

Message from the PTSA President
January Meeting Schedule
Junior College Planning Night
Join the PTSA!
Donate to our No-Fuss Fundraiser
Upcoming Events

Happy Holidays from the PTSA

Dear FHS Students and Families,

As we approach the holidays, we hope that this holiday is a time to relax, reflect, and enjoy quality time with loved ones, while also embracing the spirit of togetherness that this season brings.

🎄 Holiday (Winter Break) : December 23th- January 5th 🎆

This extended holiday is designed to allow our students, families, and staff to fully embrace the festive season, with plenty of time to recharge and come together in celebration with friends and family.

Holiday Tips for Students and Families:

Use this time to unwind and enjoy moments with family and friends.
Take time for yourself to reflect on the successes of the past year and set positive intentions for the new one.
Stay active in fun, festive ways—whether it’s a family walk in the winter weather or a cozy indoor game night!
Reach out to fellow FHS students and families to share the love and spirit of the season.

We look forward to celebrating this special time of year with all of you. May your holidays be filled with joy, laughter, and cherished moments. Happy Holidays from FHS PTSA to you and your loved ones!

Warm wishes,

Maria Felton
PTSA President

Meeting Reminders

The next PTSA meeting is January 21, 2025, at 7:00pm in the Library.

Immediately following is the ANG meeting at 8:00pm.

See you there!

Junior College Planning Night

Mark your calendars and please plan to attend…

Junior College Planning Night

for juniors and their parents/guardians

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm

Fairfax High School Auditorium

We are almost halfway through junior year, so it is time to start thinking ahead to the college admissions process!! This year’s format will be an in person, panel discussion and will be targeted to juniors who are interested in attending a four-year college or university. Four, very experienced College Admissions Officers will share valuable advice for your college search. We plan to ask important questions about research, preparation, applications, acceptance and making the final decision. We’ll wrap up with Q&A time dedicated to answering all of your admissions-related questions.

All juniors interested in attending a four-year college or university are encouraged to attend!

Note: The format of this event is a panel discussion and will not be recorded. If you cannot attend on January 14, you are welcome to go to Chantilly HS on Monday, January 13 @ 7:00 pm, or Madison HS on Wednesday, January 15 @ 7:00 pm. It will be the same exact program with the same speakers.

For more information, contact: Ms. Maureen Kim, Fairfax HS College & Career Specialist at [email protected], or 703-219-2204.

See the full flyer here: Junior College Night Flyer 2025.pdf

📝Never Too Late to JOIN PTSA

JOIN the PTSA to support our FHS teachers, students and community! Your member dues and donations work to fund all of our activities and programs, help keep you engaged and informed about what is happening in our school community and provide opportunities to get involved if your time permits.

No-Fuss Fundraiser

The PTSA rewards academic achievement, offers student scholarships, funds classroom grants, puts on teacher appreciation events, and supports the FHS Food Bank. We rely entirely on membership dues and donations to fund the PTSA budget, and as a 501(c)3, your DONATION is tax-deductible. For details on how the funds are spent, see the proposed budget online: https://www.fairfaxptsa.org/board/bylaws-budget

December 21: NO Saturday School

December 23 - Jan 3: FCPS Winter Break, All Schools Closed

January 6: Classes Resume, FHS Blue Day

January 6: Cultural Observance: Three Kings Day/Epiphany

January 7: Cultural Observance: Orthodox Christmas

January 7-8: Academic Emphasis

January 9: Curriculum Fair

January 11: Saturday School 9am-12pm

January 14: College Planning Night for the Class of 2026, FHS Auditorium @ 7pm

January 18: Saturday School 9am-12pm, Library

January 20: Holiday (Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday/ Inauguration Day)

January 21: PTSA Meeting, Library, 7pm-8pm

January 21: ANG Meeting, Library, 8pm-9pm

3501 Lion Run Fairfax, VA 22030 | Main Office: 703-219-2200

Attendance: 703-219-2211| Web

From the Principal's Desk

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Upcoming Events

December 13: FX Players CollaBRRet, and VHSL One-Act Preview, 6:30pm, Auditorium

December 21: NO Saturday School

December 23 - Jan 3: FCPS Winter Break, All Schools Closed

January 6: Classes Resume, Blue Day

January 6: Cultural Observance: Three Kings Day/Epiphany

January 7: Cultural Observance: Orthodox Christmas

January 7-8: Academic Emphasis

January 9: Curriculum Fair

Lion Students enjoyed our Candy Cane Village!

December 13, 2024

A Week of Festivity and Excellence at Fairfax High!

What an exciting week it's been at Fairfax! We kicked things off with our Sounds of the Season Winter Band Concert, and I couldn’t be prouder of our band— they were absolutely PAWSome!

Do you hear what I hear? It could be the Fairfax Choir as they continue to perform within the halls, at local events, and private residences. We are so excited to share student talent with the community.

During Lion Time, we hosted our Candy Cane Club Village, where students came together to enjoy festive songs, tasty snacks, and plenty of spirited fun. The energy was contagious, and it was a great way to celebrate our clubs and the holiday season in a fun, new way.

Our Fairfax Academy students truly warmed up the stage with their outstanding performance of Disney songs during their Cabaret. Their talent and enthusiasm brought the house down.

Today, we were thrilled to honor over 100 students at our Lions on the Rise event, celebrating their academic achievements and contributions to our community. It was a true treat to see so many families joining us for this special occasion.

Tonight, our FHS Theater program will also host a Winter CollaBRRet and preview their VHSL One Act Play. Fairfax Leadership will also sponsor a toy drive during our Boys Basketball Home Opener.

As we wrap up this week of celebrations, I’m reminded of how lucky we are to have such a vibrant, supportive, and talented community at FHS.

Thank you for being part of our success and JOY!

🦁 Lions on the Rise! Included in this issue:

Student Spotlight

Questbridge Scholarship Recipients

School Spotlight

FHS Teaches English to Parents After School
Code Across America Week

Calendar Reminders:

Christmas, December 25
Chanukah: Begins Sundown, December 25

Fairfax Lions Need to Know:

Special Education Resources
2025-26 FAFSA Form Now Available
Preparing for Winter Weather
Winter Resources
Junior College Night - NEW Date

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:

Mental Health Teletherapy
Student Services Updates
Do You want to be a Science Fair Judge?
Academy Open Houses Begin in January
District News - In Case You Missed It
Quick Links

Fairfax HS PTSA

Community Meetings on the Comprehensive Boundary Review
What is Saturday School?
No-Fuss Fundraiser

Student Spotlight Questbridge Scholarship Recipients

We are ecstatic to announce that THREE of our seniors received the prestigious QuestBridge Scholarship and matched with some of the nation’s most selective colleges and universities. Our students were selected from an applicant pool of more than 25,500 students nationwide. The QuestBridge National College Match is a scholarship program for seniors who have excelled academically, despite financial or personal circumstances, and have demonstrated evidence of strong writing ability, intellectual spark, determination and extracurricular involvement. Each Match Scholarship is worth over $325,000 and covers the full cost of attendance, including tuition, housing and food, books and supplies, and travel expenses. Three winners is a school record and we are so proud of the following students:

Lynn Choi – University of Virginia
David Kim – Princeton University
Hani Moudarres – University of Virginia

For more information on QuestBridge, see: https://www.questbridge.org/

The QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship Program application for the Class of 2026 will open in spring 2025 and the National Scholarship Match application will be due in late September 2025. For more information, contact: Maureen Kim, FHS College & Career Specialist, at [email protected].

Congratulations to our winners and their families!

School Spotlight Dr. Aye Teaches English Classes for Spanish-Speaking Parents

Every Wednesday after school, a special class takes place at Fairfax High School. The students are parents, eager to learn a new language and skills to help them support their children’s education. Principal Georgina Aye is one of the dedicated teachers.

These classes are the heart of Fairfax High School’s Family Engagement Center, a vibrant space dedicated to empowering families and fostering a strong sense of community. Fairfax’s Family Engagement Center is building a bridge between families and the school, creating a shared space for learning, support, and community. Read more and see the video about the English literacy parent program.

✨ Building trusting partnerships between home and school is Pillar B of the FCPS Strategic Plan.

Code Across America Week

The week of December 9-15 is Code Across America week. Notable items from this week at FHS include:

Thursday 12/5: Computer Science Honor Society members put together a display in the front foyer celebrating coding and computer science.

Friday 12/6: Cyberpatriot club was awarded a grant from EducateFairfax of $900 to cover 4 competition team registrations at $225 each. We thank them for their support in aiding students to learn curriculum outside the scope of what is taught in classes.

Monday 12/9: Computer Science Data Structures classes were visited by CodeHS speakers and students learned about CS careers and CS adjacent careers. They also led an “hour of code” in class to introduce students to the idea of blockchain technology and hashing concepts.

Thursday 12/12: The CS Honor Society led an hour of code event with activities at beginner and intermediate levels to promote all students being introduced to coding. We would like to thank the outgoing officers: Shubha Udipi, Yousif Al Atbi, Abenezer Gelashe, Rohan Soma and Peter Choi for leading that and all they have done in 2024 for CSHS. We would also like to congratulate the new officers for 2025: Rohan Desai (President), Arhan Desai (VP), Neha Puthalapat (VP), Khalid Amikishiyev (Treasurer) and Mayar Al Atbi (Secretary).

Monday 12/16: Girls Who Code will be taking a trip to Katherine Johnson MS to conduct hour of code.

🗓️Calendar Reminders 🎄Christmas, Dec. 25

A very Merry Christmas to those in our community who celebrate! Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the person who stands at the heart of the Christian tradition. It is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world, most commonly by the joyous giving of gifts. #OurFCPS

SPANISH:🎄 ¡Feliz Navidad a los miembros de nuestra comunidad que la celebran! La Navidad es una fiesta anual que conmemora el nacimiento de Jesús de Nazaret, la persona que se encuentra en el corazón de la tradición cristiana. Se celebra de muchas maneras únicas en todo Estados Unidos y el mundo, más comúnmente por la alegre entrega de regalos. #SomosFCPS

KOREAN: 🎄 크리스마스를 맞이하는 모든 분들께 메리 크리스마스! 크리스마스는 기독교 전통으로, 나사렛 예수의 탄생을 기념하는 연례 휴일입니다. 크리스마스는 미국과 전 세계에서 여러가지 특별한 방식으로 이날을 기념하며, 흔하게는 선물을 주고받으며 기쁨을 나눕니다. #OurFCPS

https://www.fcps.edu/calendars/standard-school-year-calendar

🕎 Chanukah, Sundown, December 25

Chanukah, an 8-day Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple’s menorah for 8 days. This year, Chanukah begins at sundown on Wednesday, December 25. See the complete school year calendar.

Spanish:"Chanukah/Janúca""Chanukah/Janucá" la Fiesta de las Luces, es una celebración Judía que dura 8 días la cual conmemora la reedificación del Templo Sagrado y el milagro de una pequeña cantidad de aceite que encendió la menorá del Templo. Este año, Chanukah/Janucá comienza al anochecer del Miércoles 25 de Diciembre. Vea el calendario completo del año escolar.

Korean: 하누카8일간 이뤄지는 빛의 축제인 하누카는, 8일 동안 메노라를 밝히는 지속된 소량의 기름 기적과 성전봉헌절을 기념하는 유대인의 명절입니다. 올해 하누카는 12월 25일 수요일 해 질 녘에 시작됩니다. 이날은 반나절 동안 진행되며, 당일 저녁에는 주요 행사를 진행할 수 없습니다. 내셔널 지오그래픽 키즈를 통해 하누카에 대해 자세히 알아보세요. 전체 학년도 일정을 확인하세요.

Fairfax Lions Need to Know: Special Education Resources

Winter Special Education and 504 Newsletter

The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:

Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
Save the Date: 2025 Family Summit
SEL Screener Results
New Accessibility Resources
Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Program
Why Some Students with Disabilities Stay in FCPS Until Age 22
VR Programs Supports Out-of-State Post Secondary Schools
Executive Functioning Webinars
Early Literacy Resources
ESY and Assessment Webinar
COVID-19 Compensatory Education: FCPS Service Delivery Options

Subscribe to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter.

Spanish: Boletín de Invierno de Educación Especial y 504El boletín más reciente de Educación Especial y 504 está disponible en línea. Los temas de este número incluyen:

Recursos Comunitarios para Familias de Estudiantes con Discapacidades
Reserve la fecha: Conferencia para Familias 2025
Resultados de la encuesta SEL
Nuevos recursos de accesibilidad
Educación Física Adaptada y Programa de Recreación
Por qué algunos estudiantes con discapacidades se quedan en FCPS hasta los 22 años
Programas de VR Apoya Escuelas Post Secundarias Fuera del Estado
Webinarios de Funcionamiento Ejecutivo
Recursos de Alfabetización Temprana
Webinario de ESY y Evaluación
Educación Compensatoria de COVID-19: Opciones de Prestación de Servicios de FCPS

Suscríbase al Boletín de Educación Especial y 504.

2025-26 FAFSA Form Now Available

The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available. Any college-bound high school senior — regardless of income — who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs should complete a FAFSA form.

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to work with their children to complete the FAFSA as early as possible. Check each college’s financial aid office webpage for deadlines and financial aid forms. Then, create an account, if you have not already done so, and fill out the FAFSA.

The Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) application will be available in late January for students who are unable to complete the FAFSA. To help determine which aid option is right for you, visit the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia website.

Get Help Filling out FAFSA From College Access Fairfax

Over the next few months, College Access Fairfax will be offering several programs on completing the FAFSA/VASA and finding and applying for scholarships. Get information on these programs and how to access them on the College Access Fairfax website.

In addition, College Access Fairfax staff are available for virtual one-on-one help sessions to complete the FAFSA/VASA. To request an appointment, families should email [email protected].

Spanish: Ya está disponible el formulario FAFSA 2025-26

La Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA) 2025-26 ya está disponible. Cualquier estudiante de último año de secundaria que vaya a la universidad - independientemente de sus ingresos - que quiera ser considerado para los programas de ayuda financiera federal, estatal y escolar debe completar un formulario FAFSA.

Se anima a los padres y tutores a trabajar con sus hijos para completar la solicitud de FAFSA lo antes posible. Consulte la página web de la oficina de ayuda financiera de cada universidad para conocer los plazos y los formularios de ayuda financiera. A continuación, cree una cuenta, si aún no lo ha hecho, y complete la FAFSA.

La solicitud de Ayuda Estatal Alternativa de Virginia (VASA) estará disponible a finales de enero para los estudiantes que no puedan completar la FAFSA. Para ayudarte a determinar qué opción de ayuda es la más adecuada para ti, visita el sitio web del Consejo Estatal de Educación Superior de Virginia.

Obtenga ayuda para llenar la FAFSA de College Access Fairfax

En los próximos meses, College Access Fairfax ofrecerá varios programas sobre cómo llenar la FAFSA/VASA y cómo encontrar y solicitar becas. Obtenga información sobre estos programas y cómo acceder a ellos en el sitio web de College Access Fairfax.Además, el personal de College Access Fairfax está disponible para sesiones virtuales de ayuda individual para completar la FAFSA/VASA. Para solicitar una cita, las familias deben enviar un correo electrónico a [email protected].

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather!

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Winter Resources from Fairfax County Agencies 🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide

📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break

Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.

⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!

The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county.

Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.

Junior College Night - NEW Date

Mark your calendars and please plan to attend…

Junior College Planning Night

for juniors and their parents/guardians

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm

Fairfax High School Auditorium

All juniors interested in attending a four-year college or university are encouraged to attend!

Note: The format of this event is a panel discussion and will not be recorded. If you cannot attend on January 14, you are welcome to go to Chantilly HS on Monday, January 13 @ 7:00 pm, or Madison HS on Wednesday, January 15 @ 7:00 pm. It will be the same exact program with the same speakers.

For more information, contact: Ms. Maureen Kim, Fairfax HS College & Career Specialist at [email protected], or 703-219-2204.

See the full flyer: Junior College Night Flyer 2025.pdf

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know: 💻 No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

Student Services Updates

Academic Advising Important Dates

FHS Academic Advising School Information - More information to come before break!

January 7 & 8: Teachers present options for students during class time.

January 9: Curriculum Fair (During Lion Time) and Curriculum Fair, 6-8pm (All are welcome!)

January 14 & 15: Students meet individually with teachers to review class options.

January 21 - March 3: Individual academic advising meetings with counselors through English class:

Rising 12 Grade Students (Class of 2026): Jan. 21 - Jan. 31
Rising 11th Grade Students (Class of 2027): Feb 3 - Feb. 12 (AP Seminar 10 students - Feb. 20 & 21)
Rising 10th Grade Students (Class of 2028): Feb. 13 - Mar. 3

June 6, 2025: Last day to make changes to course request

Fairfax High School Grading Timeline

January 28: End of Quarter/SIS ParentVUE Closes

January 29: Teacher Workday

February 4: SIS ParentVUE Opens

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results Now Available

Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.

For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to your child’s counselor with any questions.

2025 FCPS Gap Year Fair

FCPS’ School Counseling Services and Go Overseas are co-hosting the annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at George C. Marshall High School from 6:00-8:30 p.m. This event is for high school students and parents who are interested in learning more about the growing array of gap year opportunities. The evening will begin with a presentation in the auditorium from 6:00-6:45 p.m. Immediately following, the program fair will be held in the cafeteria from 6:45-8:30 p.m., with representatives from over 30 programs offering gap year opportunities. Students and their families are encouraged to meet the representatives and learn about the variety of experiences available.

Students are encouraged to pre-register for this event. For more information, visit: USA Gap Year Fairs.

**In the event of inclement weather on Tuesday, January 28, 2025: The Gap Year Fair will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the same time and location.

https://fairfaxhs.fcps.edu/student-services

Science Fair Judges Needed!

Are you a scientist, engineer, or science enthusiast?

Do you have a passion for discovery and helping students shine?

We're looking for volunteer judges to evaluate projects at our Fairfax HS Science Fair on February 1, 2025!

Your expertise, enthusiasm and constructive feedback can make a lasting impact on budding, young scientists.

SIGN UP TODAY!

📧 Email us at [email protected]

🌐 Register online - follow the link or QR Code: https://forms.gle/azrkLQnpfZgazirX9

Thank you for your support!

🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin in January!

FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in January.

Chantilly Academy: January 8

Fairfax Academy: February 4

Falls Church Academy: January 9

Learn more: https://bit.ly/41vtnk1 or visit fcps.edu and search for “Academies and Specialized Programs."

District News - In Case You Missed It

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

Course Selection for Middle and High School Students
Join Our Teacher Team!
Comprehensive Boundary Review Updates

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

Spanish: En caso de que se lo haya perdido en FCPS This Week, la división escolar compartió actualizaciones sobre los siguientes temas y otros:

Selección de cursos para estudiantes de las Escuelas Intermedias y Secundarias
Únase a nuestro equipo de maestros
Reuniones de revisión de límites

Lea FCPS Esta Semana para aprender más sobre estos temas. Si aún no recibe este boletín semanal, suscríbase hoy mismo.

Quick Links

throughout the year:

Visit the Fairfax High School Website
Visit the Fairfax PTSA Website
Sign up for News You Choose messages or update your account

Fairfax HS PTSA Table of Contents:

Community Meetings on the Comprehensive Boundary Review
What is Saturday School?
No-Fuss Fundraiser

Community Boundary Review Meetings

If you did not get a chance to attend one of the recent community meetings on the Comprehensive Boundary Review, please consider attending the final meeting in this first phase of the boundary review process. The Region 1 meeting will take place Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m.,in the Madison High School cafeteria. Register today. If you are unable to participate, stay tuned for details about virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings coming early next year.

View FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.

Spanish:Reuniones Comunitarias sobre la Revisión Integral de LímitesSi usted no tuvo la oportunidad de asistir a una de las recientes reuniones de la Comunidad sobre la Revisión Integral de Límites, por favor considere asistir a la reunión final en esta primera fase de la Revisión Integral de Límites. La reunión de la Región 1 tendrá lugar el miércoles 18 de diciembre, de 6:30 a 8 p.m., en la cafetería de la Escuela Secundaria de Madison. Inscríbase hoy mismo. Si no puede unirse a nosotros, manténgase al tanto de los detalles sobre las Reuniones de Revisión de Límites Comunitarios virtuales que vendrán a principios del próximo año.Vea la página web de Revisión Comprensiva de Límites de FCPS para aprender más sobre el proceso de revisión de límites. Inscríbase para recibir nuestro boletín de la Revisión de Límites Escolares también.

What is Saturday School?

Students - picture a relaxed setting where you can catch up on subjects or ask questions without the usual class rush. Saturday School provides a calm atmosphere for focused learning. If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed with assignments, Saturday School is an excellent time to seek assistance. Teachers will be available to guide you through any challenges you're facing. Take advantage of this extra time, recover some of your course work and attendance concerns.

Quarter 2 Dates

December 14 January 11 January 18 January 25

No sign up needed! Students report to the LIBRARY from 9AM to 12PM.

Snacks provided. No transportation provided.

Please Note: There is NO Saturday School on December 21.

No-Fuss Fundraiser

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3501 Lion Run Fairfax, VA 22030 | Main Office: 703-219-2200

Attendance: 703-219-2211| Web

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Save the Date - Cultural Celebration Auditions!
Saturday School
Join or Donate Today!
No Fuss Fundraiser
Upcoming Events

Cultural Celebration Auditions

STUDENTS! Be a part of the FHS Annual Cultural Celebration‼️Perform a dance, sing a song, play a musical instrument - perform anything to share and celebrate the diverse cultures here at Fairfax.

Auditions are Wednesday, Jan. 15th at 3pm in the school Cafeteria.

In order to sign up, you must join the Schoology Group: MP2H-85M8-2ZQC5

If you have any questions contact Mrs. Chae: [email protected]

What is Saturday School?

Quarter 2 Dates

December 14
January 11
January 18
January 25

No sign up needed! Students report to the LIBRARY from 9AM to 12PM.

Snacks provided. No transportation provided.

📝Never Too Late to JOIN PTSA

No-Fuss Fundraiser

December 10: Winter Band Concert, 7pm

December 12: Academy MTAS Cabaret, 7pm

December 13: FX Players CollaBRRRet, and VHSL One Act Preview; 6:30pm

December 18: American Red Cross School Blood Drive

December 23 - Jan 3: FCPS Winter Break, All Schools Closed

January 6: Classes Resume, Blue Day

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Upcoming Events

December 6: NOVA Wrestling Classic, all day

December 10: Winter Band Concert, 7pm

December 12: Academy MTAS Cabaret, 7pm

December 13: FX Players CollaBRRRet, 6:30pm

December 23 - Jan 3: FCPS Winter Break, All Schools Closed

January 6: Classes Resume, Blue Day

January 7-8: Academic Emphasis

January 9: Curriculum Fair

December 6, 2024

December to Remember Kicks Off at FHS!

Fairfax High School is off to a PAWSome start this December! Our student equity team has been hard at work, leading powerful lessons for our 9th-grade students on how to be an upstander when they see something wrong. We're incredibly proud of their commitment to creating a positive and inclusive school environment.

The excitement doesn't stop there! This week, we were thrilled to host our friends from Katherine Johnson Middle School for a fantastic pyramid orchestra concert. The beautiful music brought our schools together and showcased the incredible talent of our young musicians. We also spotted the PAWSitively dynamic FHS Chorus out and about spreading the sounds of the season through carols.

Seniors are abuzz with excitement as college acceptances and scholarship recognitions start rolling in! We're so proud of all their hard work and can't wait to see what the future holds for each of them. A big shout-out to all of our Lions who took the ASVAB this week. We applaud your dedication to exploring future opportunities.

FHS is thrilled to be a lighthouse school, leading the way in exploring how AI prompting can enhance teaching and learning in the classroom. We're eager to see how this innovative technology can benefit both our teachers and students.

Stay tuned for more exciting events and activities throughout December.

Included in this issue:

Student Spotlight

Scholarship Recipient!

Calendar Reminders:

Bhodi Day, Dec. 8
Saturday School Days for Second Quarter
End of Quarter/SIS ParentVUE Closes: January 28
Teacher Workday: January 29
SIS ParentVUE Opens: February

Fairfax Lions Need to Know:

Preparing for Winter Weather
2025-26 FAFSA Form Now Available
Winter Resources

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:

Mental Health Teletherapy
NOVA Wrestling Classic - Donations Needed!
Do You want to be a Science Fair Judge?
Quick Links

Fairfax HS PTSA

City of Fairfax ArtScreen: Spirited Away
Join the PTSA or Donate Today

🗓️Calendar Reminders Bodhi Day, Dec. 8

Bodhi Day, Friday, December 8, is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama (Shakyamuni), experienced enlightenment, also known as bodhi in Sanskrit and Pali.

See the complete school year calendar.

Saturday School Dates

No sign up needed! Students report to the library from 9AM to 12PM. Snacks provided.

NO transportation provided.

Quarter 2 Dates:
December 7, 14
January 11, 18, 25

Fairfax Lions Need to Know: ❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather!

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

2025-26 FAFSA Form Now Available

Get Help Filling out FAFSA From College Access Fairfax

In addition, College Access Fairfax staff are available for virtual one-on-one help sessions to complete the FAFSA/VASA. To request an appointment, families should email [email protected].

Spanish: Ya está disponible el formulario FAFSA 2025-26La Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA) 2025-26 ya está disponible. Cualquier estudiante de último año de secundaria que vaya a la universidad - independientemente de sus ingresos - que quiera ser considerado para los programas de ayuda financiera federal, estatal y escolar debe completar un formulario FAFSA.

Obtenga ayuda para llenar la FAFSA de College Access Fairfax

2025 FCPS Gap Year Fair

Students are encouraged to pre-register for this event. For more information, visit: USA Gap Year Fairs.

**In the event of inclement weather on Tuesday, January 28, 2025: The Gap Year Fair will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the same time and location.

Winter Resources from Fairfax County Agencies 🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide

📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break

Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.

⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!

The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county.

Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know: 💻 No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

NOVA Wrestling Classic - Donations Needed!

Hey, Fairfax, we need your help! Fairfax High School is again hosting the NOVA Wrestling Classic on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7. This tournament involves 32 schools and over 400 wrestlers and the proceeds from this tournament benefit ALL Fairfax HS Athletic teams! Fairfax will host a Hospitality Room to feed the Referees, Athletic Trainers, Coaches, and Tournament Staff. We are asking for help in providing food donations for lunch and dinner on Friday. If you are able, please consider donating to this hospitality room!

Please use this SIGN-UP GENIUS to donate, but we can accept any and all donations not included on the sign-up.

Here are some suggestions, but ANY type of food donation is GREATLY appreciated!

Main Dish items: Burritos, Chicken Wings/Nuggets/Tenders, Pizza, Pasta, BBQ, Meatballs, Casseroles, Sandwiches, Hotdogs/Hamburgers, Lunch meat sandwiches in baggies, etc.
Salads: Tossed, Pasta, Potato, Jello, Fruit, Tuna, Chicken, Cole Slaw, etc; also Fresh Fruit or Veggie Trays
Side Dish Items: Baked Beans, Green Beans, Rice/Rice Dishes, Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, etc.
Baked Potato Bar: 25+ Baked Potatoes already baked and individually wrapped in foil, plus fixings such as butter, sour cream, bacon bits, etc.
Fresh Fruit: Bananas, Apples, Oranges, Grapes, etc.
Desserts: Cookies, Brownies, Cupcakes, etc.
Breakfast Foods: Bagels & Cream Cheese, Muffins, Donuts, Fruit, Juice
Cases of Water

Again, please note that the proceeds from this tournament benefit ALL Fairfax HS Athletic Teams!!!

If you are able and willing to donate to our event, we would greatly appreciate it! For any donations, please deliver the items to the Field House concession stand or Auxiliary Gym on Friday, December 6, 2024 (before, during, and/or after school, 7:00am-4:00pm). Label all dishes, which will be available for pick up from the concession stand on Monday, December 9, 2024.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Cathy Horacek at: [email protected].

Thank you in advance for supporting the Fairfax Athletics!

Science Fair Judges Needed!

Are you a scientist, engineer, or science enthusiast?

Do you have a passion for discovery and helping students shine?

We're looking for volunteer judges to evaluate projects at our Fairfax HS Science Fair on February 1, 2025!

Your expertise, enthusiasm and constructive feedback can make a lasting impact on budding, young scientists.

SIGN UP TODAY!

📧 Email us at [email protected]

🌐 Register online - follow the link or QR Code: https://forms.gle/azrkLQnpfZgazirX9

Thank you for your support!

District News - In Case You Missed It

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week - Dec. 4, 2024, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
Family Academy Orientation
Literacy Resources
Winter Programs and Activities

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

Quick Links

throughout the year:

Visit the Fairfax High School Website
Sign up for News You Choose messages or update your account
Visit the Fairfax PTSA Website

Fairfax HS PTSA Table of Contents:

Mental Health Teletherapy
Join the PTSA or Donate Today

Dec. 6 @ Sherwood: City of Fairfax ArtScreen shows Spirited Away

ARTScreen celebrates the arts with a Free film series on Friday evenings in the City of Fairfax. Complimentary popcorn, candy & refreshments!

Join us tonight, Dec. 6, for Spirited Away: (2001) PG – During her family’s move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts. An anime film. Doors open at 6:30pm • Film starts at 7:00pm

https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/parks-recreation/cultural-arts

Join or Donate Today!

JOIN the PTSA to support our FHS teachers, students and community! Your member dues and donations work to fund all of our activities and programs, help keep you engaged and informed about what is happening in our school community and provide opportunities to get involved if your time permits.

Parent/Adult: $20, Teacher/Staff: $12, FHS Student: $8.

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Be a Science Fair Judge!
Join or Donate Today!
No Fuss Fundraiser
Upcoming Events

Be A Science Fair Judge!

Are you a scientist, engineer, or science enthusiast?

Do you have a passion for discovery and helping students shine?

We're looking for volunteer judges to evaluate projects at our Fairfax HS Science Fair on February 1, 2025!

Your expertise, enthusiasm and constructive feedback can make a lasting impact on budding, young scientists.

SIGN UP TODAY!

📧 Email us at [email protected]

🌐 Register online - follow the link or QR Code: https://forms.gle/azrkLQnpfZgazirX9

Thank you for your support!

📝Never Too Late to JOIN PTSA

No-Fuss Fundraiser

December 5: Orchestra Pyramid Concert, 7pm

December 6: NOVA Wrestling Classic, all day

December 10: Winter Band Concert, 7pm

December 12: Academy MTAS Cabaret, 7pm

December 13: FX Players CollaBRRRet, 6:30pm

December 23 - Jan 3: FCPS Winter Break, All Schools Closed

January 6: Classes Resume, Blue Day

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Upcoming Events

November 20-23: FX Players Presents: Much Ado About Nothing - Performances SOLD OUT!

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Holiday, No School

December 5: Orchestra Pyramid Concert, 7pm

December 6: NOVA Wrestling Classic, all day

December 10: Winter Band Concert, 7pm

December 12: Academy MTAS Cabaret, 7pm

December 13: FX Players CollaBRRRet, 6:30pm

December 23 - Jan 3: FCPS Winter Break, All Schools Closed

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 26, 2024

Happy Tuesday and Happy Thanksgiving,

I want to wish all of our Fairfax families a break that is filled with rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. I want to express our gratitude to our caring community and say, "Thank you" for all of your continued support of all things Fairfax. Your partnership and collaboration help us achieve our goals.

This week was short and sweet, but that didn't stop us from having two days of Fairfax-filled action. Yesterday, we had a lesson of gratitude for our students during Lion Time. Students took an opportunity to share what they are thankful for and also discuss what having an attitude of gratitude may look like. We also hosted a FUNDAY MONDAY that provided students with options of games, BINGO, carnival activities, video game tournaments, Lego building, and open gym. Our students had a great time and enjoyed some FAIRFAX FUN. We have brought back our Fairfax fun polls each day in Schoology and the students have decided that mac n' cheese is the best holiday side dish!

Have a peaceful Thanksgiving break,

Included in this issue:

Student Spotlight

Our Lions are THANKFUL

Calendar Reminders:

Thanksgiving Holiday, Nov. 27-29, Schools & Offices closed
Principal's Coffee, Dec. 6, Career Center, 7:30-8:30am
Saturday School Days for Second Quarter

Fairfax Lions Need to Know:

FOOTBALL UPDATE
Preparing for Winter Weather
Boundary Review Meetings
FREE Parent Workshop in Arabic - Registration Required

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:

NOVA Wrestling Classic - Donations Needed!
Student Services Updates
Senior Ads & Senior Portrait Info
Quick Links

Fairfax HS PTSA

No Meetings in December
Join the PTSA or Donate Today

Student Spotlight We are Thankful!

We asked our students what are they thankful for this season:

I am thankful for my family.

I am grateful for my best friends, my family, and a wonderfully supportive community.

I am thankful for the amazing opportunities that are provided to me and the ongoing support of my community.

I am thankful for every day of my life and waking up with purpose.

I am thankful for my teachers this year.

I am thankful for the band, music, and all the activities I get to participate in.

I am grateful for my health.

🗓️Calendar Reminders Thanksgiving Holiday, Nov. 27-29

Schools and offices will be closed November 27-29.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2 - GRAY day for FHS.

Learn more about the first Thanksgiving.

See the complete school year calendar.

Join us for the Next Principal's Coffee, Dec. 6

The next Principal's Coffee will be held on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30am in the Career Center. This is a great way to interact with the Principal and other parents to see what's going on at FHS. Join us!

Saturday School Dates

No sign up needed! Students report to the library from 9AM to 12PM. Snacks provided.

NO transportation provided.

Quarter 2 Dates

November 23 January 11
December 7 January 18
December 14 January 25

Fairfax Lions Need to Know: 🏈 FOOTBALL UPDATE 🏈

Tonight’s VHSL Region 6C semifinal game between Hayfield Secondary School and Fairfax HS has been canceled after Hayfield withdrew from the playoffs. As a result, Fairfax automatically advances to the Region Finals, where we will face the winner of tonight’s game, Lake Braddock v. West Springfield.

The VHSL Region 6C football final will take place on Saturday at 1pm. If you’d like to attend, you can pick up a complimentary ticket from Lorie in the Activities Office. After tonight’s game, the location of Saturday’s final will be posted on the athletic website at www.fairfaxhighsports.org.

It’s been a roller coaster ride the last two weeks, but our team’s resilience has been incredible to witness. So proud of our football program and everything they’ve accomplished!

The following is the schedule for the Region 6C playoffs:

Second Round - Tuesday, November 26

Lake Braddock vs. West Springfield, 7:00 pm at Lake Braddock

Region Finals - Saturday, November 30, 1pm

Fairfax vs. winner of Lake Braddock vs. West Springfield (played at winner's home stadium)

State Semifinals - Saturday, December 7 at home site

State Finals - 5:00 pm, Saturday, December 14 at James Madison University

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather!

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

📍Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on

Monday, December 2, 6:30-8 p.m., at Westfield High School Cafeteria.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

Reunión Comunitaria de Revisión de Límites

Las reuniones comunitarias sobre la Revisión de Límites de FCPS se llevarán a cabo en cada una de las seis regiones de la división. Le animamos a asistir a la reunión en nuestra región, que tendrá lugar el Monday, December 2, 6:30-8 p.m., at Westfield High School Cafeteria.

Por favor, inscríbase con antelación haciendo clic en la fecha. Habrá servicio de interpretación.

Si no puede asistir en esta fecha, consulte la lista completa de reuniones en el sitio web de la Revisión integral de límites escolares.

Free Parent Workshop in Arabic

FCPS is offering a FREE 10-week parent workshop in Arabic.

When: Saturdays, 10:30-12:30pm
Where: Virtual Meetings on Zoom in Dec, Jan, Feb.
In-Person on February 22

Get tools to learn:

How to build a positive relationship with your child
Ways to prevent or intervene in alcohol and drug use; disruptive behavior
Ways to explore concrete solutions for active supervision

You must register to attend. Scan/Click on the QR code above, or lick on this link to register: Arabic Parent Workshop Form.

See the full FLYER for more details, or you can contact us:

Hiba Abdulwahhab, [email protected], (571)-567-0972, or Amal Elsayed, [email protected], 703-204-3956.

FCPS Family and School Partnerships; 703-204-4300
https://www.fcps.edu/department/office-family-and-school-partnerships

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know: NOVA Wrestling Classic - Donations Needed!

Please use this SIGN-UP GENIUS to donate, but we can accept any and all donations not included on the sign-up.

Here are some suggestions, but ANY type of food donation is GREATLY appreciated!

Main Dish items: Burritos, Chicken Wings/Nuggets/Tenders, Pizza, Pasta, BBQ, Meatballs, Casseroles, Sandwiches, Hotdogs/Hamburgers, Lunch meat sandwiches in baggies, etc.
Salads: Tossed, Pasta, Potato, Jello, Fruit, Tuna, Chicken, Cole Slaw, etc; also Fresh Fruit or Veggie Trays
Side Dish Items: Baked Beans, Green Beans, Rice/Rice Dishes, Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, etc.
Baked Potato Bar: 25+ Baked Potatoes already baked and individually wrapped in foil, plus fixings such as butter, sour cream, bacon bits, etc.
Fresh Fruit: Bananas, Apples, Oranges, Grapes, etc.
Desserts: Cookies, Brownies, Cupcakes, etc.
Breakfast Foods: Bagels & Cream Cheese, Muffins, Donuts, Fruit, Juice
Cases of Water

Again, please note that the proceeds from this tournament benefit ALL Fairfax HS Athletic Teams!!!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Cathy Horacek at: [email protected].

Thank you in advance for supporting the Fairfax Athletics!

Student Services Updates Academic Advising Dates

January 7/8 – Academic Emphasis

January 9 – Curriculum Fair

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test Opportunity - NEXT WEEK!

Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 @ 8:30 am – Fairfax High School Multi-purpose Room (C105)

What is the ASVAB?

The ASVAB, or Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, is a free career exploration program that helps students identify their strengths and explore potential career paths. The ASVAB is used as an entrance exam for the military but it’s more than just a military test – it's a valuable tool for anyone planning their future!

How can the ASVAB help me?

Identify your skills: The ASVAB assesses your abilities in math, science, verbal skills, and mechanical comprehension, helping you understand your strengths.
Explore career options: Receive personalized career suggestions based on your ASVAB results and learn about different career paths and educational opportunities.
Plan your future: Whether you're considering college, trade school, or entering the workforce, the ASVAB provides resources to help you.

Sophomores, juniors and seniors can take the ASVAB for FREE at FHS!

The ASVAB will be administered at FHS on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 8:30 am. Please plan to arrive to the MPR by 8:15 am! The test will take approximately 3 hours.

Registration is required! Interested students must complete this Google Registration Form using their fcpsschools.net/FCPS Google Accounts by Monday, December 2, 2024 @ 3:00 pm:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3so1F8Er0mt1tqJLzYx2MbnrjLVF6-sA8VRmP2bPgO9LGHQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

📖 Senior Ads & 📸 Senior Portrait info! Senior Ads!

Families of Seniors, the deadline for senior ads to be submitted for publication in this year’s yearbook, Fairfax High School’s 90th yearbook, is quickly approaching. All senior ads must be submitted and paid for by Nov 30th. We have plenty of room left and would love to have the chance to honor your senior with a page in a book that will last for decades (seriously, we have books from 1936 in the yearbook archive).

To order, navigate to https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/product/yearbook_ads. There are many sizes available to choose from. If prompted for a school code, enter 5671. You will be able to design and upload your tribute yourself and we will do the rest! If you have any questions, reach out to Mr. David Greene via email, [email protected], or call at 703.219.2265.

Congratulations to the families of the class of 2025; it’s in no small part due to you that your students are about to sail across the finish line!

Senior Portraits!

Seniors! The last dates to have your senior portraits taken (and the last day to get your picture in the yearbook) will be December 3, 4, 5, & 6. Appointments are available after school from 3pm-8pm. If you miss this opportunity, your last resort will be to travel to our photo partner’s studio in Annapolis to have your photos taken; there will be no more on-site sittings available at the school.

To book your appointment, go to https://seniors.legacystudios.com/fairfax-hs-va/ There are several different options available to you depending on how many outfits you would like to wear in your photos and each sitting has a different fee depending on the time you will be with the photographer. The only photo included in the yearbook is the formal photo and if you are only interested in appearing in the yearbook and have no other outfit changes, the sitting will be free.

Formal wear in the form of a drape or tux will be provided by the photographers as will caps and gowns if you choose a package that includes those photos. If neither the drape nor tux feels appropriate to you, you are welcome to provide your own formal attire, though we request that you wear all-black (such as a black turtleneck, button down, or dress) so that the senior section of the yearbook appears uniform.

If you have any questions, reach out to Mr. David Greene via email, [email protected], or call at 703.219.2265.

Quick Links

throughout the year:

Visit the Fairfax High School Website
Sign up for News You Choose messages or update your account
Visit the Fairfax PTSA Website

Fairfax HS PTSA Table of Contents:

No Meetings in December
Join the PTSA or Donate Today

No PTSA & ANG Meetings in December

Please note that there will not be any PTSA or ANG meetings in December.

The next PTSA Meeting is January 21, at 7pm in the Library, and the ANG Meeting will immediately follow at 8pm.

Join or Donate Today!

Parent/Adult: $20, Teacher/Staff: $12, FHS Student: $8.

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Fairfax HS PTSA - 11/26/2024

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Happy Thanksgiving!
No Meetings in December
Join or Donate Today
Upcoming Events

Happy Thanksgiving from the PTSA

As Thanksgiving approaches, the PTSA would like to express how grateful we feel for our community ~ for your help, donations, support, and friendship. We wish you and yours a restful, relaxing, and memorable holiday.

Happy Thanksgiving!

No PTSA & ANG Meetings in December

Please note that there will not be any PTSA or ANG meetings in December.

The next PTSA Meeting is January 21, at 7pm in the Library, and the ANG Meeting will immediately follow at 8pm.

Free Parent Workshop in Arabic

FCPS is offering a FREE 10-week parent workshop in Arabic.

When: Saturdays, 10:30-12:30pm
Where: Virtual Meetings on Zoom in Dec/Jan/Feb.
In-Person on February 22

Get tools to learn:

How to build a positive relationship with your child
Ways to prevent or intervene in alcohol and drug use; disruptive behavior
Ways to explore concrete solutions for active supervision

You must register to attend. Scan/Click on the QR code above, or lick on this link to register: Arabic Parent Workshop Form.

See the full FLYER for more details, or you can contact us:

Hiba Abdulwahhab, [email protected], (571)-567-0972, or
Amal Elsayed, [email protected], 703-204-3956.

FCPS Family and School Partnerships, 703-204-4300
https://www.fcps.edu/department/office-family-and-school-partnerships

📝Never Too Late to JOIN PTSA

November 27-29: School Holiday, Thanksgiving Break

December 5: Orchestra Pyramid Concert, 7pm

December 6: NOVA Wrestling Classic, all day

December 10: Winter Band Concert, 7pm

December 12: Academy MTAS Cabaret, 7pm

December 13: FX Players CollaBRRRet, 6:30pm

December 23 - Jan 3: FCPS Winter Break, All Schools Closed

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Upcoming Events

November 20-23: FX Players Presents: Much Ado About Nothing - Performances SOLD OUT!

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Holiday, No School

December 5: Orchestra Pyramid Concert, 7pm

December 6: NOVA Wrestling Classic, all day

December 10: Winter Band Concert, 7pm

December 12: Academy MTAS Cabaret, 7pm

December 13: FX Players CollaBRRRet, 6:30pm

December 23 - Jan 3: FCPS Winter Break, All Schools Closed

Our Lion Community Celebrates Thanksgiving!

November 22, 2024

It is a Fabulous Fairfax Friday!

We have so much to be grateful for and many PAWSome accomplishments to celebrate. Here are some of the highlights from this week:

Thanksgiving Celebration: We kicked off the holiday season with a heartwarming Thanksgiving celebration. Our cafeteria team prepared a fabulous lunch, which was served by our incredible Admin team, and enjoyed by all students and staff. It was a joyous occasion, and we are grateful for everyone who came together to make it such a special day.

Honor Roll Recognition: A huge congratulations to the 775 students who earned recognition on the A/B Honor Roll! This week, we were thrilled to present them with certificates and a sweet treat to celebrate their hard work and academic achievement. Your dedication to excellence is truly inspiring.

Fairfax Lions Football: Exciting news for our Fairfax Lions Football team! They defeated West Potomac in an action-packed game and are advancing to the next round of the region playoffs next Tuesday. Let’s show our support and cheer them on as they continue their playoff journey!

Much Ado About Nothing: Our talented FHS Players took to the stage this week with a spectacular production of Much Ado About Nothing. The show has been a huge hit, with sold out shows, and it has brought so much laughter and entertainment to our community. Congratulations to the cast and crew for showcasing such amazing talent.

Promoting Language and Culture: We are incredibly proud to promote the eight foreign languages we offer at Fairfax High School in conjunction with our Academy. This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming visitors from Korea, who observed both our language and instructional programs. It was a wonderful opportunity to share the breadth of learning that happens here at FHS and strengthen our global connections.

Family Connection: Fairfax High School is offering courses as part of our Fairfax Family University series. Currently we offer English Language Learning classes, computer courses, and preschool educational support. Be on the lookout for our added offerings in the new year. Please reach out to one of our FHS Family Liaisons or stop into our Family Engagement Center to learn more.

As always, thank you for being a part of our vibrant Fairfax High School community. We are grateful for each and every one of you!

Stay Warm and Have a PAWSome Weekend,

We Celebrate our Educators!! Included in this issue:

Community Spotlight

Food for Neighbors Red Bag Program

School Spotlight

Fairfax Academy hosts Korean Students

Calendar Reminders:

Thanksgiving Holiday, Nov. 27-29, Schools & Offices closed
Principal's Coffee, Dec. 6, Career Center, 7:30-8:30am
Second Quarter days for Saturday School

Fairfax Lions Need to Know:

Preparing for Winter Weather
Cell Phone Feedback Opportunity
SEL Screener Results Coming Soon
Boundary Review Meetings
FREE Parent Workshop in Arabic - Registration Required

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:

Thank you for Recognizing our Staff!
Much Ado Performances All Sold OUT!
Student Services Updates
Senior Ads & Senior Portrait Info
District News: In Case You Missed It
Quick Links

Fairfax HS PTSA

Thank you to our Craft Show Volunteers!
No Meetings in December
Join the PTSA or Donate Today

Community Spotlight 🎒Food for Neighbors Red Bag Program

Fairfax High School is partnering with Food For Neighbors to help feed our local students who deal with food insecurity outside of school hours. Even in an area as wealthy as Northern Virginia, one in four kids are struggling with hunger. Food For Neighbors is a local organization addressing this problem by collecting food from our community via the Red Bag Program and donating directly to our local schools. The food is then distributed to the students every week through our food pantry. We hope you will consider participating in the Red Bag food collection program. You can make a difference in a local student’s life by simply adding a few extra items to your shopping cart every two months.

Here’s how it works:

Request a reusable Red Bag HERE and Food For Neighbors will drop it off at your house.
Fill the Red Bag with food items that are listed on a tag on that bag.
Put the Red Bag outside your front door in the morning on the next bag collection day. Collection dates are also listed on the bag tag. And don’t worry, FFN will send reminders.
Your Red Bag will be picked up from your house, the food sorted at a local school and delivered directly to our school food pantry.

As an added benefit, you can get a tax deduction for the food that you donate! With your help, even more kids can be fed.

For more information on the Red Bag program click here. Check out what items FFN collects as they are targeted to ready-made, individually packaged food items that students and teens can eat on-the-go or with little preparation. As we partner with FFN, other critical volunteer opportunities include: Driving to pick up filled Red Bags and Sorting the donated food during the Red Bag Day events. Visit the FFN FAQ page to find out more and to sign up to volunteer in these two very important roles. These are great opportunities for our students to receive volunteer service hours, too. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our School Social Worker or Family Liaison or Lisa Dean [email protected].

Thanks for helping us provide food to students who need that extra support!

School Spotlight Fairfax Academy Hosts Korean Student Visitors

Earlier this week, Teachers and Coordinators from Korea came to visit Fairfax Academy & Fairfax High School. They work with the National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) scholarship program and were interested in observing our language classes, particularly our Korean program and getting a tour of our school. These visitors had never toured an American high school before and commented on how big and beautiful our school was. They felt very welcomed by our community and said they wished they had a high school like ours back in Korea!

🗓️Calendar Reminders Thanksgiving Holiday, Nov. 27-29

Schools and offices will be closed November 27-29. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2.

Learn more about the first Thanksgiving.

See the complete school year calendar.

Join us for the Next Principal's Coffee, Dec. 6

Saturday School Dates

No sign up needed! Students report to the library from 9AM to 12PM. Snacks provided.

NO transportation provided.

Quarter 2 Dates

November 23 January 11
December 7 January 18
December 14 January 25

Fairfax Lions Need to Know: ❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather!

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

📱Cell Phone Feedback Opportunity

Student Feedback Opportunity for FCPS Cell Phone Policy and SR&R

FCPS is working with K12 Insight to host a community forum for families, staff members, and students to provide feedback on the school division’s cell phone policies and practices, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. FCPS is looking for more student participants (grades 3-12) to help ensure diverse perspectives from our community.

The community forum will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center. If your student is interested in providing feedback, please visit the Cell Phone Policy Forum registration page to learn more. Families must register their child by Monday, November 25.

SEL Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices.

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school.

📍Boundary Review Community Meeting

Monday, December 2, 6:30-8 p.m., at Westfield High School Cafeteria.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

Reunión Comunitaria de Revisión de Límites

Por favor, inscríbase con antelación haciendo clic en la fecha. Habrá servicio de interpretación.

Si no puede asistir en esta fecha, consulte la lista completa de reuniones en el sitio web de la Revisión integral de límites escolares.

Free Parent Workshop in Arabic

FCPS is offering a FREE 10-week parent workshop in Arabic.

When: Saturdays, 10:30-12:30pm
Where: Virtual Meetings on Zoom in Dec, Jan, Feb.
In-Person on February 22

Get tools to learn:

How to build a positive relationship with your child
Ways to prevent or intervene in alcohol and drug use; disruptive behavior
Ways to explore concrete solutions for active supervision

You must register to attend. Scan/Click on the QR code above, or lick on this link to register: Arabic Parent Workshop Form.

See the full FLYER for more details, or you can contact us:

Hiba Abdulwahhab, [email protected], (571)-567-0972, or Amal Elsayed, [email protected], 703-204-3956.

FCPS Family and School Partnerships; 703-204-4300
https://www.fcps.edu/department/office-family-and-school-partnerships

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know: Thank you for Recognizing our Staff!

Thank you to those who submitted nominations for our Outstanding Employee Awards! We appreciate you taking time to recognize our amazing staff. We will announce the winners next month.

Much Ado Performances All Sold Out!

Congrats to FXPlayers on their fall play, William Shakespeare's, Much Ado About Nothing.

Please Note: all remaining performances are SOLD OUT!

Thank you for your support and Congrats to the Cast & Crew!!

Student Services Updates Academic Advising Dates

January 7/8 – Academic Emphasis

January 9 – Curriculum Fair

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test Opportunity

Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 @ 8:30 am – Fairfax High School Multi-purpose Room (C105)

What is the ASVAB?

How can the ASVAB help me?

Identify your skills: The ASVAB assesses your abilities in math, science, verbal skills, and mechanical comprehension, helping you understand your strengths.
Explore career options: Receive personalized career suggestions based on your ASVAB results and learn about different career paths and educational opportunities.
Plan your future: Whether you're considering college, trade school, or entering the workforce, the ASVAB provides resources to help you.

Sophomores, juniors and seniors can take the ASVAB for FREE at FHS!

The ASVAB will be administered at FHS on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 8:30 am. Please plan to arrive to the MPR by 8:15 am! The test will take approximately 3 hours.

Registration is required! Interested students must complete this Google Registration Form using their fcpsschools.net/FCPS Google Accounts by Monday, December 2, 2024 @ 3:00 pm:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3so1F8Er0mt1tqJLzYx2MbnrjLVF6-sA8VRmP2bPgO9LGHQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

📖 Senior Ads & 📸 Senior Portrait info! Senior Ads!

Congratulations to the families of the class of 2025; it’s in no small part due to you that your students are about to sail across the finish line!

Senior Portraits!

If you have any questions, reach out to Mr. David Greene via email, [email protected], or call at 703.219.2265.

District News - In Case You Missed It

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week - November 13, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

Preparing for Winter Weather
SEL Screener Results
Varsity Girls Wrestling is New Winter Sport

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

Quick Links

throughout the year:

Visit the Fairfax High School Website
Sign up for News You Choose messages or update your account
Visit the Fairfax PTSA Website

Fairfax HS PTSA Table of Contents:

Thank You for your Support!
No Meetings in December
Join the PTSA or Donate Today

💖THANK YOU for Donating & Volunteering!

THANK YOU to everyone who sent in donations and volunteered for the craft show this past weekend! The concessions were a BIG success because of you! We raised much needed funds for our seniors.

Thank you!!

No PTSA & ANG Meetings in December

Please note that there will not be any PTSA or ANG meetings in December.

The next PTSA Meeting is January 21, at 7pm in the Library, and the ANG Meeting will immediately follow at 8pm.

Join or Donate Today!

Parent/Adult: $20, Teacher/Staff: $12, FHS Student: $8.

Do you want to celebrate a Fairfax employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way? Or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

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Fairfax HS PTSA - 11/19/2024

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FX Players Presents: Much Ado About Nothing, Nov. 20-23
PTSA Meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 19 @ 7pm, Library
ANG Meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 19 @ 8pm, Library
Join or Donate Today!
Upcoming Events

FX Players Presents: Much Ado About Nothing

The FX Players presents William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, Nov. 20-23, in the FHS Auditorium. One of Shakespeare’s most frequently performed comedies, Much Ado includes two quite different stories of romantic love. Hero and Claudio fall in love almost at first sight, but an outsider, Don John, strikes out at their happiness. Beatrice and Benedick are kept apart by pride and mutual antagonism until others decide to play Cupid.

Performances are Nov 20-23 @ 7pm, with a matinee @ 2pm on Nov. 23.

TICKETS already on sale! See you there!

PTSA & ANG Meetings Tonight!

Reminder:

The November PTSA Meeting is TONIGHT, Nov. 19, at 7pm in the Library...and afterwards, please stay for the ANG Meeting immediately following at 8pm!

💖THANK YOU for Donating & Volunteering!

THANK YOU to everyone who sent in donations and volunteered for the craft show this past weekend! The concessions were a BIG success because of you! We raised much needed funds for our seniors. Thank you!!

📝Never Too Late to JOIN PTSA

November 20-23: FX Players Presents: Much Ado About Nothing

November 27-29: School Holiday, Thanksgiving Break

December 5: Orchestra Pyramid Concert, 7pm

December 6: NOVA Wrestling Classic, all day

December 10: Winter Band Concert, 7pm

December 12: Academy MTAS Cabaret, 7pm

December 13: FX Players CollaBRRRet, 6:30pm

December 23 - Jan 3: FCPS Winter Break, All Schools Closed

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From the Principal's Desk

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Upcoming Events

November 16-17: Craft Fair @ FHS; entry fee

November 20-23: FX Players Presents: Much Ado About Nothing

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Holiday, No School

December 5: Orchestra Pyramid Concert, 7pm

December 6: NOVA Wrestling Classic, all day

December 10: Winter Band Concert, 7pm

December 12: Academy MTAS Cabaret, 7pm

December 13: FX Players CollaBRRRet, 6:30pm

December 23 - Jan 3: FCPS Winter Break, All Schools Closed

November 15, 2024

Happy Friday Fairfax Family and Friends,

I always enjoy the month of November. The weather is crisper, the trees are now bare, and we move into an exciting season of fall sports playoffs and exciting artistic productions. Tonight, the football team will host our Round 1 regional contest at home. The evening kicks off with a FALL FESTIVAL and bonfire. Can it get any s'more awesome? YES IT CAN! We just led a spirited send off for our girl's field hockey team as they head into the state semi-final tonight in Virginia Beach. GOOD LUCK LIONS! Our Fairfax Players are rehearsing around the clock to prepare for the opening night of Much Ado About Nothing. You won't want to miss this curtain call.

Next week, November 18-22 is American Education Week. We will recognize all of our educators and support professionals in a variety of ways. We want to extend recognition to each PAWSome staff member who works to make Fairfax High School an amazing space. We will also host our Thanksgiving staff and student meal, and we will recognize our Quarter 1 Honor Roll Recipients.

In this season of gratitude, I want to say "thank you" to our kind, committed, talented, and dedicated students, parents, and community members. People are always the key ingredient to a great community.

Always in partnership and collaboration,

Included in this issue:

Student Spotlight

FCCLA College Day at GMU

School Spotlight

Fairfax HS is a Purple Star School!

Calendar Reminders:

American Education Week, Nov 18-22
National Family Engagement Day, Nov 21
Holiday Craft Show this weekend
NO Saturday School, Nov. 16

Fairfax Lions Need to Know:

Please Nominate our Outstanding Employees
Boundary Review Meetings
Student Services Updates & Deadlines
National Honor Society Applications Due!

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:

FXPlayers Presents: Much Ado About Nothing
Senior Ads & Senior Portrait Info
IEP Palooza & Community Resource Fair, Sat., Nov 16
District News: In Case You Missed It
Quick Links

Fairfax HS PTSA

ArtScreen Documentary, Nov. 15, 7pm @ Sherwood Center
Support the Class of 2025!
Join the PTSA or Donate Today

Student Spotlight FCCLA College Day @ GMU

Fairfax HS, Madison HS, and South County HS Family, Career and Community, Leaders of America (FCCLA) members attended FCCLA College Day at GMU. Students learned about Family & Consumer Sciences related majors at GMU, participated in a campus scavenger hunt, and gained leadership skills through FCCLA activities.

School Spotlight Fairfax HS is a Purple Star School! 💜⭐ 🏫

Fairfax High School was recognized at the School Board meeting this week for becoming a First Time Virginia Distinguished Purple Star School! This is a state initiative to help make our schools a welcoming and supportive place for our military-connected students and families. The program aims to reduce the challenges that military-connected student face, such as frequent school moves, and support during deployments. We are proud and honored to achieve this recognition!

Virginia DOE Purple Star Schools 2024

Photo Courtesy of City of Fairfax Schools Superintendent

🗓️Calendar Reminders American Education Week, Nov. 18-22

For American Education Week we celebrate ALL who work in our Fairfax High School community: our bus drivers, cafeteria workers, counselors, support staff, teachers, leadership and more! Learn more from the National Education Association. Want to recognize someone from our school who goes above and beyond? Submit a nomination to FCPS Cares.

See the complete school year calendar.

National Family Engagement Day, Nov. 21

This month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Strong family support is vital to student well-being and success. National Family Engagement Day is Nov. 21st.

FCPS has many resources designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth.

Additionally, every school has a family liaison who will welcome and orient families, and help them understand the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. They can help connect families to resources in the community. Family liaisons might also assist a family in transitioning to a new school and encourage family-school partnerships to help ensure their student's success and healthy development.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact FHS Family Liaisons, Ana Bauserman (Spanish), [email protected], or Hala Shafik (Arabic), [email protected]. You can visit the FCPS website for a list of region representatives.

City of Fairfax Parks & Rec Dept. presents the 38th Annual Holiday Craft Show November 16th, 10 AM - 5 PM
November 17th, 10 AM - 3 PM Fairfax High School
3501 Lion Run
Fairfax, VA 22030

$5 - Daily Admission Pass
$8 - Two-day Admission Pass
Free - 18 and Under

More info here: Holiday Craft Show

NO Saturday School Nov. 16

PLEASE NOTE:

Due to the Craft Show, there will be NO Saturday School tomorrow, November 16.

Fairfax Lions Need to Know: LAST DAY to Nominate!

If you haven't already - please take a moment to nominate our Outstanding Staff! It only takes a few minutes but means so much!

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Fairfax High School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google form linked in each title. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.

Outstanding Teacher

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding Principal

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

Outstanding Leader

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):

Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

Outstanding Professional Employee

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership

Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 15, 2024.

Questions, please contact the Principal's Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Cate, at 703-219-2223 or [email protected]. Thank you!

📍Boundary Review Community Meeting

Monday, December 2, 6:30-8 p.m., at Westfield High School Cafeteria.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

Student Services Updates Wellness Screening

This school year on Monday, November 18 - Wednesday, November 20 (Grades 9) AND December 4,6,10 (Grades 11), school staff are working to teach 9th and 11th grade students about mental health and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. We are using a program called Signs of Suicide (SOS). The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help. SOS has been used by thousands of schools over the past few decades. Studies have shown that it effectively teaches students about depression and suicide while reducing the number of students’ self-reported suicide attempts. We encourage you to visit www.sossignsofsuicide.org/parent for information on warning signs for youth suicide, useful resources, and some of the key messages students will learn. You can also view this parent video or visit this site to learn more. If you would like to opt your child out of this lesson, please complete this opt out google form https://forms.gle/8fVtDu2biehm8MGf9

Academic Advising Dates

January 7/8 – Academic Emphasis

January 9 – Curriculum Fair

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test Opportunity

Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 @ 8:30 am – Fairfax High School Multi-purpose Room (C105)

What is the ASVAB?

How can the ASVAB help me?

Identify your skills: The ASVAB assesses your abilities in math, science, verbal skills, and mechanical comprehension, helping you understand your strengths.
Explore career options: Receive personalized career suggestions based on your ASVAB results and learn about different career paths and educational opportunities.
Plan your future: Whether you're considering college, trade school, or entering the workforce, the ASVAB provides resources to help you.

Sophomores, juniors and seniors can take the ASVAB for FREE at FHS!

The ASVAB will be administered at FHS on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 8:30 am. Please plan to arrive to the MPR by 8:15 am! The test will take approximately 3 hours.

Registration is required! Interested students must complete this Google Registration Form using their fcpsschools.net/FCPS Google Accounts by Monday, December 2, 2024 @ 3:00 pm:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3so1F8Er0mt1tqJLzYx2MbnrjLVF6-sA8VRmP2bPgO9LGHQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

National Honor Society Applications Due!

Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 were invited to join the National Honor Society (NHS). Eligible students received applications directly to their school email on Wednesday, October 9 from Ms. Bastien. Please be sure to remind your students that they can apply, and the deadline has been extended to Thursday, November 21 by 3pm.

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know: 📖 Senior Ads & 📸 Senior Portrait info! Senior Ads!

Congratulations to the families of the class of 2025; it’s in no small part due to you that your students are about to sail across the finish line!

Senior Portraits!

If you have any questions, reach out to Mr. David Greene via email, [email protected], or call at 703.219.2265.

FX Players Presents: Much Ado About Nothing

The FX Players presents William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, Nov. 20-23, in the FHS Auditorium. One of Shakespeare’s most frequently performed comedies, Much Ado includes two quite different stories of romantic love. Hero and Claudio fall in love almost at first sight, but an outsider, Don John, strikes out at their happiness. Beatrice and Benedick are kept apart by pride and mutual antagonism until others decide to play Cupid.

Performances are Nov 20-23 @ 7pm, with a matinee @ 2pm on Nov. 23.

TICKETS already on sale! See you there!

IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair

Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School.

The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance.

District News - In Case You Missed It

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week - November 13, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

Veterans Day Recognitions
Resources on IEPs, Financial Aid, Literacy, Community Leadership
Teacher Hiring Event

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

Quick Links

throughout the year:

Visit the Fairfax High School Website
Sign up for News You Choose messages or update your account
Visit the Fairfax PTSA Website

Fairfax HS PTSA Table of Contents:

Fairfax City ArtScreen, Nov. 15, 7pm @ Sherwood Center
Support the Class of 2025!
Join the PTSA or Donate Today

ArtScreen, Nov 15, 7pm @ Sherwood

ArtScreen is a FREE film series celebrating the Arts on Friday Nights in the City of Fairfax. The next offering is the documentary "Tim's Vermeer," tonight, Friday, Nov. 15th, at 7pm at the Sherwood Center. This event is FREE! Door's open at 6:30pm, film starts at 7pm.

Learn more about the cultural arts in the City of Fairfax:

https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/parks-recreation/cultural-arts.

🎓 Support the Class of 2025!

The Class of ‘25 is thrilled to host our All Night Grad (ANG) Celebration at Launch Family Entertainment in Herndon! ANG is an unforgettable, FUN, drug and alcohol free event designed to keep our students safe the night of graduation. This NEW venue includes a full trampoline park with challenge courses, dodgeball, tumble tracks and basketball! Graduates love betting it all in the casino and hanging with their friends in the chill lounge. PLUS Launch has a full arcade we’d like to include IF we can raise the money!

How can I help? You can make a monetary donation to ANG here: https://fairfaxhs.givebacks.com/store/items/1101260

Thank you for supporting the Class of 2025 and keeping our kids safe as they celebrate on graduation night!

Join or Donate Today!

Parent/Adult: $20, Teacher/Staff: $12, FHS Student: $8.

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Table of Contents:

Principal's Coffee
FX Players Presents: Much Ado About Nothing, Nov. 20-23, 7pm
Join or Donate Today!
No Fuss Fundraiser
Upcoming Events

Thank you to those who donated for the Roar Roundup! The Teachers & Staff were very appreciative of the yummy treats!! It's the little things that count, and it made a difference 🥰😋

☕ Principal's Coffee, Friday, Nov. 15, 7:30am in a New Location - the College & Career Center!

The next Principal's Coffee is this Friday, Nov. 15, at 7:30am. This is a nice opportunity to hear school updates and enjoy casual conversation. Please join us at our NEW LOCATION: the College & Career Center (room L106, next to the clinic).

FX Players Presents: Much Ado About Nothing

Performances are Nov 20-23 @ 7pm, with a matinee @ 2pm on Nov. 23.

TICKETS already on sale! See you there!

🎓Support the Class of '25

How can I help?

The All Night Grad (ANG ‘25) committee is working concessions 11/16 - 11/17 at the Fairfax City Holiday Craft Show at Fairfax High School. All the proceeds for concessions benefit the Senior Class ANG celebration to be held the night of graduation. This is our first fundraiser and a GREAT way to defray the cost of the event and keep ANG ticket prices low. The Craft Show is also a great place to shop for unique gifts before or after your shift ;)

BUT we need assistance - we need lots of parents and students to pull this off! (Junior parents are highly encouraged to assist since you will be running the event next year!)

All students can get volunteer hours for their support, plus it's a lot of fun for our Seniors! Volunteers also receive FREE entry to the craft fair to shop before or after their shift, a $10 savings!!

There are 3 ways to help:

Sign up for a volunteer slot here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0F4EA9A62FA7F58-52105699-concessions
Sign up to drop off donated food/products here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0F4EA9A62FA7F58-52105646-concessions
If you can't do either of those, you can make a monetary donation to ANG here: https://fairfaxhs.givebacks.com/store/items/1101260

Thank you for supporting the Class of 2025 and keeping our kids safe as they celebrate on graduation night

Join or Donate Today!

PTSA No-Fuss Fundraiser, Donate Today!

Support our FHS Students and Teachers with your generous donations! Our No-Fuss Fundraiser has a goal of $2200 to fully fund the proposed 24-25 PTSA budget. The Parent, Teacher, Student Association supports FHS students and teachers through financing events amd supporting wellness, diversity, and volunteerism. The PTSA rewards academic achievement, offers student scholarships, funds classroom grants, puts on teacher appreciation events, and supports the FHS Food Bank.

Click, tap or scan the QR code to donate, or click this link: PTSA DONATIONS.

We rely entirely on membership dues and donations to fund the PTSA budget, and as a 501(c)3, your donation is tax-deductible. For details on how the funds are spent, see the proposed budget HERE.

November 15: Principal's Coffee, 7:30am, Career Center

November 15: Fall Fest; Field House Parking Lot

November 16-17: Fairfax City Fall Craft Fair @ FHS

November 20-23: FX Players Presents: Much Ado About Nothing

November 27-29: School Holiday, Thanksgiving Break

December 5: Orchestra Pyramid Concert, 7pm

December 6: NOVA Wrestling Classic, all day

December 10: Winter Band Concert, 7pm

December 12: Academy MTAS Cabaret, 7pm

December 13: FX Players CollaBRRRet, 6:30pm

December 23 - Jan 3: FCPS Winter Break, All Schools Closed

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Upcoming Events

November 11: No School, Veteran's Day

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Holiday, No School

November 20-23: FX Players Presents: Much Ado About Nothing

December 5: Orchestra Pyramid Concert, 7pm

December 6: NOVA Wrestling Classic, all day

December 10: Winter Band Concert, 7pm

December 12: Academy MTAS Cabaret, 7pm

December 13: FX Players CollaBRRRet, 6:30pm

December 23 - Jan 3: FCPS Winter Break, All Schools Closed

Thank you, Veterans

American Legion Post 177 Commander, Eric Parkhurst, and American Legion member, Jim Rice, visited our students to speak about Veteran's Day and relay their personal experiences. We appreciated their time and dedication to our students!

November 8, 2024

Happy Friday Fairfax Families and Friends,

We were so excited to kick off the week welcoming in our families for our ROAR Round Up. There were many robust conversations about supporting student success in collaboration with teacher partnership. Together WE WIN!

Yesterday ,we invited our barnyard friends for some Quarter 2 fun. Hugging a hare and loving an alpaca are always fun ways to spend lunch with friends and faculty. We continue to keep SEL a focus here.

Today, we celebrated Veteran's Day. It was a delight to see the flag display in front of the school and also recognize our veteran teachers and family with military members who are serving. We also hosted a few guest speakers to share their experiences with students.

Fairfax is excited to be one of three pilot schools for AP Seminar 10 and AP Human Geography. As we have concluded Quarter 1, students and teachers have shared the excitement around these advanced course work opportunities.

Please enjoy your weekend and your Monday.

Included in this issue:

Student Spotlight

HBCU Fair
AP Seminar
Field Hockey Champs!

School Spotlight

Fairfax HS Top Ten Highlights

Calendar Reminders:

Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, School Holiday
National School Psychology Week, Nov. 11-15
Principal's Coffee, Friday, Nov. 15, 7:30am in the Career Center

Fairfax Lions Need to Know:

Please Nominate our Outstanding Employees
No Saturday School Nov. 16.
Underclass Picture Retakes, Nov. 14 & 15
Boundary Review Meetings Start this Month

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:

Student Services Updates
IEP Palooza & Community Resource Fair
Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students
Tutoring Resources for Families
District News: In Case You Missed It
Quick Links

Fairfax HS PTSA

Support the Class of 2025!
Join the PTSA or Donate Today
No-Fuss Fundraiser

Student Spotlight HBCU Fair @ Edison HS

Our students had a fantastic experience attending the HBCU Fair at Edison High School. They found it both inspiring and educational, as it provided valuable insights into the rich opportunities available at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The trip sparked genuine excitement, allowing students to connect with admissions representatives, learn about academic programs, and gain a deeper appreciation for HBCU communities.

AP Seminar Pilot Classes

This week we celebrated our AP Seminar English 10 pilot classes. These students are the first students in FCPS to ever take this class, and they are rocking their new class shirts with FHS pride!

Field Hockey Team Region Champs!!

Congratulations to our Region Championship Field Hockey team on their amazing 3-0 victory over Woodson HS. The team will host the quarterfinals of the VHSL State Tournament on Tuesday, November 12th at 6pm verse Cosby HS from the Richmond area.

Our Boy's Volleyball team in their inaugural season defeated Westfield HS 3-2 in an exciting quarterfinals match and will now advance to the Super Region Tournament Semi-Finals. The team will travel to Oakton HS where the Lions will take on the Oakton Cougars on Monday, November 11th at 6pm. Good luck to both field hockey and volleyball as they advance in the post-season.

School Spotlight Fairfax High School Top Ten Highlights

Fairfax High School is a busy place! Full of strong and diverse programs for our students and community. Here is our Top Ten Highlights of all things FAIRFAX!

Gold Honor Roll: FHS has earned this rating from College Board
Purple Star School: FHS was awarded the Virginia Distinguished First Time Purple Star School Award
Restorative Practice School: FHS is a Restorative Practice School with over 50 trained teachers and staff offering restorative justice education.
Access and Opportunity: FHS has increased AP, DE, and Honors enrollment by 2000 course enrollees.
Specialized Academic Programming: FHS offers specialized programming such as Geospatial Analysis Dual-Enrolled class with JMU; CTE offers marking, business and IT classes; the AVID College Readiness Program provides support for college entry and success.
Fairfax Academy for Communication & the Arts: This program offers artistic and industry coursework in three pathways - Arts, World Languages, and Career & Technical Education.
Positive Behavior Incentive System (PBIS): FHS has been nominated for National Recognition in our efforts to build strong culture, behavorial expectations, and community.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: FHS proudly represents students from over 62 countries. We host a Student Equity Stakeholder group, Student Equity Ambassador program, and active site-based equity team.
Innovation: FHS recently updated our TV studio, athletic fields, concessions, library maker space areas, and Academy learning environments.
Blue Ribbon Music School: FHS celebrates our top tier Band, Orchestra and Chorus programs, who continue to create and innovate every day.

Thank you for all your support! We are Proud to be LIONS!!

🗓️Calendar Reminders Veteran's Day, National School Psychology Week

Veterans Day is a great reason to pause, reflect and recognize the extraordinary sacrifices our Veterans and their families have made on our behalf, and we thank them for their service. Learn more about the history of Veterans Day.

See the complete school year calendar.

National School Psychology Week, Nov. 11-15

Nov. 11-15 we celebrate the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive. FHS School Psychologist, Sharyn Hunt, works tireless for our students needs every day! Thank you, Ms. Hunt, for all you do behinds the scenes, to help make FHS a safe space for our community. We appreciate you!

Learn more from the National Association of School Psychologists.

Next Principal's Coffee, Fri., Nov. 15 @ 7:30am

Please join us for the next Principal's Coffee, on Friday, Nov. 15th at 7:30am. NEW Location: the College & Career Center. See you there!

Fairfax Lions Need to Know: Time to Nominate our Outstanding Employees!

Do you have 5-10 minutes to tell someone at Fairfax High School how outstanding they are?

Outstanding Teacher

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding Principal

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

Outstanding Leader

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):

Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

Outstanding Professional Employee

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 15, 2024.

Questions, please contact the Principal's Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Cate, at 703-219-2223 or [email protected]. Thank you!

Yes, Saturday School Nov. 9, but NOT on Nov. 16

PLEASE NOTE:

Yes, there WILL be Saturday School tomorrow, Nov. 9 but NOT on November 16.

📸 Underclass Picture Retakes, Nov. 14 & 15

Underclass Makeups and retakes are scheduled for November 14-15 in the MPR. Students will be permitted to drop by anytime during the day when they have free time or when a teacher permits them to leave for a moment.

Families can access student photos by contacting our photography provider, Legacy Studios, by visiting LegacyStudios.com or calling 716-512-6336. They can be reached by email at [email protected].

Seniors have one last chance to schedule a session coming up. The last dates will be at the beginning of December and can be booked by going to Fairfax Senior Scheduling.

📍Boundary Review Meetings Start This Month

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know: Student Services Updates Wellness Screening

Academic Advising Dates

January 7/8 – Academic Emphasis

January 9 – Curriculum Fair

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test Opportunity

Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 @ 8:30 am – Fairfax High School Multi-purpose Room (C105)

What is the ASVAB?

How can the ASVAB help me?

Identify your skills: The ASVAB assesses your abilities in math, science, verbal skills, and mechanical comprehension, helping you understand your strengths.
Explore career options: Receive personalized career suggestions based on your ASVAB results and learn about different career paths and educational opportunities.
Plan your future: Whether you're considering college, trade school, or entering the workforce, the ASVAB provides resources to help you.

Sophomores, juniors and seniors can take the ASVAB for FREE at FHS!

The ASVAB will be administered at FHS on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 8:30 am. Please plan to arrive to the MPR by 8:15 am! The test will take approximately 3 hours.

Registration is required! Interested students must complete this Google Registration Form using their fcpsschools.net/FCPS Google Accounts by Monday, December 2, 2024 @ 3:00 pm:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3so1F8Er0mt1tqJLzYx2MbnrjLVF6-sA8VRmP2bPgO9LGHQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

District News - In Case You Missed It

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week - October 30, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

Fall Testing Results
Boundary Review Community Meetings
Resources for Families

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

Quick Links

throughout the year:

Visit the Fairfax High School Website
Sign up for News You Choose messages or update your account
Visit the Fairfax PTSA Website

Fairfax HS PTSA Table of Contents:

Next PTSA Newsletter on Nov. 12
Support the Class of 2025!
Join the PTSA or Donate Today
No-Fuss Fundraiser

🎓 Support the Class of 2025!

How can I help?

BUT we need assistance - we need lots of parents and students to pull this off! (Junior parents are highly encouraged to assist since you will be running the event next year!)

There are 3 ways to help:

Sign up for a volunteer slot here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0F4EA9A62FA7F58-52105699-concessions
Sign up to drop off donated food/products here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0F4EA9A62FA7F58-52105646-concessions
If you can't do either of those, you can make a monetary donation to ANG here: https://fairfaxhs.givebacks.com/store/items/1101260

Thank you for supporting the Class of 2025 and keeping our kids safe as they celebrate on graduation night!

JOIN OR DONATE TODAY!

Parent/Adult: $20, Teacher/Staff: $12, FHS Student: $8.

PTSA No Fuss Fundraiser - Donate Today!

Support our FHS Students and Teachers with your generous donations! Our No-Fuss Fundraiser has a goal of $2200 to fully fund the proposed 24-25 PTSA budget. The Parent, Teacher, Student Association supports FHS students and teachers through financing events and supporting wellness, diversity, and volunteerism. The PTSA rewards academic achievement, offers student scholarships, funds classroom grants, puts on teacher appreciation events, and supports the FHS Food Bank.

We rely entirely on membership dues and donations to fund the PTSA budget, and as a 501(c)3, your donation is tax-deductible. For details on how the funds are spent, see the proposed budget HERE.

Tap or Click on the QR code to donate, or visit the donation page. Thank you!

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Upcoming Events

October 31: End of First Qtr., 2HR Early Release

November 1: School Holiday (Diwali)

November 4: ROAR Roundup, 8:30-11:30am, Field House

November 4 & 5: Student Holidays, Teacher Workdays

November 11: No School, Veteran's Day

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Holiday, No School

🎃Happy Halloween!

October 31, 2024

Happy Friday Fairfax Family and Friends,

Quarter 1 has come to a close and we have had a PAWSome time welcoming in the new school year. We are dedicated to helping all of our LIONS build a strong foundation for success by balancing academic rigor with essential organizational skills during the first semester. We are also looking forward to celebrating student growth and commitment to academic excellence in the next few weeks with our Honor Roll recognition and Lions on the Rise awards.

We celebrated an energetic Fall Spirit Week filled with dress up days and fun games. Fostering school pride and community engagement is always fantastic to see when students and staff come together in support of our school culture.

A true highlight of the week was the Fairfax Pyramid Concert that took us on a journey around the world. We welcomed 350 choral students from Daniels Run, Eagle View, Providence, Willow Springs, Katherine Johnson Middle School, and Fairfax High School. These beautiful voices united in harmony, showcasing the incredible talent within our pyramid. The future of Fairfax is filled with song!

Looking ahead, we are excited for parent conferences this Monday. These conversations are vital for strengthening the partnership between home and school, and we encourage all parents to participate. Based on the FHS Family Engagement Survey our parents asked for more opportunities to connect with the school and more strategies to support their students. The ROAR Round Up is here for YOU.

The Class of 2025 is READY to ROAR with early college admissions. Faculty and staff have enjoyed reviewing student essays and writing letters of recommendation in support of post-secondary options.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication. Here’s to a successful Quarter 2 ahead!

Always in Partnership,

Included in this issue:

Student Spotlight

2024 Legend Track Championship
Pyramid Chorus Concert
Patriot District Champions
Arbor Day Contest Winner

Calendar Reminders:

End of First Quarter, Early Release Day, Oct. 31
Diwali/Dia de los Muertos/All Saints Day, Nov. 1, No School
School Planning and Teacher Workdays, Nov. 4 & 5, Student Holidays
Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back) this weekend

Fairfax Lions Need to Know:

Please Nominate our Outstanding Employees
Roar Roundup Conferences, Nov. 4, 8:30-11:30am, Field House
No Saturday School Nov. 2 and 16.
Underclass Picture Retakes, Nov. 14 & 15
Federal Impact Aid Survey now ONLINE

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:

Student Services Reminders
City Schools Referendum Info
MySchoolBucks Directions
District News: In Case You Missed It
Quick Links

Fairfax HS PTSA

Next PTSA Newsletter Nov. 12
Support the Class of 2025!
Join the PTSA or Donate Today
No-Fuss Fundraiser

Student Spotlight Legend Track Championship Winner!

Photo Credit: FFXnow.com

FHS Senior student, Miles Murray, won the 2024 Legend Track Championship at Virginia's Dominion Raceway. Read all about it here:

https://www.ffxnow.com/2024/10/29/fairfax-hs-students-competitive-car-racing-career-kicks-into-new-gear/

Congrats, Miles!

Field Hockey Team is Patriot District Champions!!

Congrats to our Field Hockey team and Coaches for winning the Patriot District Championship!! Go, Lions!!

Chorus Pyramid Concert was a huge Success!

A beautiful musical evening was had by all at the recent Pyramid Chorus Concert. Congrats to Choral Director, Juliana Woodill, and all our students.

Arbor Day Poetry Contest Winner!

Mickey Johnson, 9th grader at Fairfax HS is the Arbor Day Poetry contest winner for 2024 for FHS. Mickey was recognized at the Arbor Day event last weekend at Kutner Park.

The night turns day as it all comes down
The morning mist like a calling sound.
The beckoning of creatures as they come
The fishing of minnows are caught as a hum the voices of children as they are many and near
Noon is old as lunch is here
Memories fading closing fear
As the loud noises come
And the animals go,
The trees follow suit as there chopped down in droves
The ferns and willows that were trampled in droves
As the concrete takes its form
The memory fades to the old yet new norm.

Congrats, Mickey!

🗓️Calendar Reminders Quarter End, Early Release, Diwali/Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day, Student Holidays

Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed. Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday.

See the complete school year calendar.

Fin de trimestre, salida anticipada, Diwali/Día de los Muertos y Todos los Santos, Día festivo para los estudiantes

El jueves, 31 de octubre, es el último día del primer trimestre y los estudiantes saldrán dos horas antes de la hora habitual. El viernes, 1 de noviembre, es un día festivo este año para Diwali y Día de los Muertos y el Día de Todos los Santos. Todas las escuelas y oficinas permanecerán cerradas.Las escuelas están cerradas para los estudiantes el lunes, 4 de noviembre, para un día de planificación escolar, y el martes, 5 de noviembre, para un día de trabajo para los maestros.

Consulte el calendario completo del curso escolar.

☀️ Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back)

Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 3, at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!

See the complete school year calendar.

Fairfax Lions Need to Know: Time to Nominate our Outstanding Employees!

Do you have 5-10 minutes to tell someone at Fairfax High School how outstanding they are?

Outstanding Teacher

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding Principal

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

Outstanding Leader

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):

Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

Outstanding Professional Employee

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 15, 2024.

Questions, please contact the Principal's Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Cate, at 703-219-2223 or [email protected]. Thank you!

🦁 Roar Roundup, Monday, Nov. 4

IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENT: The ROAR ROUND UP!

Fairfax High School is excited to welcome back mini-Parent/Teacher Conferences. The ROAR Round Up will be hosted on Monday,
November 4, from 8:30 am-11:30 am.

The field house will be set up with rows of tables, organized by department, with teachers sitting in alphabetical order within each department. They will have signs above their heads so you know who's who.
Doors to the field house will not open early. The field house lobby, however, will be open around 8:15 and light refreshments will be provided by the PTSA.
Bring a copy of your child's schedule or have a list of teacher names from your student. If you forget, copies of student schedules will be available, but bringing your own will result in one less line in which you need to stand. You can chat with the teachers in any order, you do not have to follow your child's schedule.
Lines form in front of each teacher, when it is your turn, step forward and sit down. You will have 4-6 minutes to chat with the teacher. If you request a longer conference, it may be better to work with the teacher or counselor to schedule an appointment for a different time.

The teacher will have your child's current grade report as a reference. You can ask if any assignments are missing. You can ask if homework is being turned in on time. You can ask about test corrections, retakes, support, etc. You can learn if your child is taking advantage of these policies to improve their grade. If your child is struggling in class, you can ask if they have gone to the teacher's classroom during Lion Time or stayed after school to get help during coach class or the learning lounge. You can also ask if there is anything you can do to support your student.

How long will it take? It depends on how many other parents are there to see the same teachers as you. If you are the only one in line to see your child's 7 teachers, you could be done in 20-30 minutes. You can come within any time during the 8:30-11:30 window.

No Saturday School on Nov 2 and Nov 16

PLEASE NOTE:

There will be NO Saturday School on Saturday, November 2 and November 16.

📸 Underclass Picture Retakes, Nov. 14 & 15

Families can access student photos by contacting our photography provider, Legacy Studios, by visiting LegacyStudios.com or calling 716-512-6336. They can be reached by email at [email protected].

Seniors have one last chance to schedule a session coming up. The last dates will be at the beginning of December and can be booked by going to Fairfax Senior Scheduling.

📝Federal Impact Aid Survey now Online

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE?

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Step 1: CLICK HERE or use the QR Code to be taken to SIS ParentVUE.

If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter.

Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.

Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page:

If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please make sure to fill out a form for each of your children. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you see a green check next to each of their names on the final screen.

Please be sure you are using SIS ParentVUE to get the most recent information and complete all the electronic forms. If you do not have access you can request it here and if you need assistance FCPS has a designated phone line 1.833.921.3277.

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know: Student Services Reminders

FHS Grading Timeline:
- SIS ParentVUE Closes: October 28
- End of Quarter: October 31
- SIS ParentVUE Opens/Report Card Available in ParentVue: November 12
- Fairfax HS Deadline to drop class without showing on student transcript: November 15
- If you do not have an account, please click here (https://www.fcps.edu/services/technology/student-information-system-sis/sis-parent-account-registration).
PSAT/SAT scores available Thursday, October 24 by 6pm. Students should access their College Board account to review scores. They will receive an Advisory lesson on Tuesday on how to review and interpret their scores.
Governor's Schools: Reminder for 10th and 11th grade students – It is time to apply to attend the summer residential Governor’s schools in Academic and Visual and Performing Arts. Emails went to students and parents on Thursday, October 24. Students who are accepted into one of the programs will live in residence halls in one of the state colleges in VA for four weeks in the June - late July timeframe. To learn more about SRGS opportunities and the application process, visit the VDOE website. For additional information please contact Ms. Markenson, [email protected] or Ms. Hartley at [email protected].
2024-25 AP Test Opt-Out Timeline and Fees: As part of the FCPS FY 2025 Approved Budget, the fees for the first six AP tests taken for courses in which students are enrolled for high school credit will be paid for by FCPS. Students taking AP tests without enrolling in the corresponding FCPS course are responsible for the test fee(s). FCPS encourages all students to take AP tests for courses in which they are enrolled. However, students will have the opportunity to opt-out of the test(s) by filling out an Opt-Out form that was sent home with your student the week of September 23rd and October 7th. To assist in the decision-making process, students were provided a report with their previous tests and current AP course enrollment. AP students must make Opt-Out decisions by November 1st. Parents will be billed a $99 non-refundable test fee for AP exams, in December for tests that exceed the six FCPS-funded tests.
2025 AP Testing: Reference the College Board AP exam dates site for dates of AP Exams. Any questions regarding AP testing can be sent to Leslie Trieu, FHS AP Coordinator at [email protected].

City Schools Referendum Info

City of Fairfax residents!

Learn about the school bond referendum on the November 5 ballot. Go to www.CityofFairfaxSchools.org for more information or to submit a question.

MySchoolBucks Directions

Instructions for using My SchoolBucks online (if using the mobile app, instructions are the same but location of links will be different than shown here):

1. Go to myschoolbucks.com.

2. Click the Log In button in the top right corner of the screen.

3a. If you have an existing account, enter your user name and password.

3b. To create a new account, select “Register Now”. Students, DO NOT use your school email address. You must use a personal email address (@gmail.com, @yahoo.com, etc.).

4. Once you have successfully logged in, select “My Students” using the user control panel icon.

5. If your student's information is not shown, click "Add Student."

6. Enter student information as instructed and select “Add Student” when done. Repeat if you need to add more than one student. *Student name must match record in SIS exactly (including hyphenated last names).

7. Once the student information has been applied to your account you will be able to pay invoices for class fees and make purchases from the School Store using ACH, credit or debit card.

8. Invoices folder & School Store--Class fees are the only fee that will show in your invoices folder, everything else will be accessed by shopping in the school store.

If you have questions or need help with MSB, please contact our Finance Specialist, Melissa Courtney, at [email protected] or 703-219-2215.

District News - In Case You Missed It

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week - October 30, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

Federal Impact Aid Survey
Football Players Tackle Literacy
Tips to Keep Children Safe

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

Quick Links

throughout the year:

Visit the Fairfax High School Website
Sign up for News You Choose messages or update your account
Visit the Fairfax PTSA Website

Fairfax HS PTSA Table of Contents:

Next PTSA Newsletter on Nov. 12
Support the Class of 2025!
Join the PTSA or Donate Today
No-Fuss Fundraiser

Next PTSA Newsletter on Nov. 12

Please Note:

Due to the Student Holiday on Nov. 5, the next PTSA Newsletter will be published on Nov. 12.

🎓 Support the Class of 2025!

How can I help?

BUT we need assistance - we need lots of parents and students to pull this off! (Junior parents are highly encouraged to assist since you will be running the event next year!)

There are 3 ways to help:

Sign up for a volunteer slot here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0F4EA9A62FA7F58-52105699-concessions
Sign up to drop off donated food/products here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0F4EA9A62FA7F58-52105646-concessions
If you can't do either of those, you can make a monetary donation to ANG here: https://fairfaxhs.givebacks.com/store/items/1101260

Thank you for supporting the Class of 2025 and keeping our kids safe as they celebrate on graduation night!

JOIN OR DONATE TODAY!

Parent/Adult: $20, Teacher/Staff: $12, FHS Student: $8.

PTSA No Fuss Fundraiser - Donate Today!

Support our FHS Students and Teachers with your generous donations! Our No-Fuss Fundraiser has a goal of $2200 to fully fund the proposed 24-25 PTSA budget. The Parent, Teacher, Student Association supports FHS students and teachers through financing events and supporting wellness, diversity, and volunteerism. The PTSA rewards academic achievement, offers student scholarships, funds classroom grants, puts on teacher appreciation events, and supports the FHS Food Bank.

We rely entirely on membership dues and donations to fund the PTSA budget, and as a 501(c)3, your donation is tax-deductible. For details on how the funds are spent, see the proposed budget HERE.

Tap or Click on the QR code to donate, or visit the donation page. Thank you!

Do you want to celebrate a Fairfax employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way? Or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

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Table of Contents:

Roar Roundup, Nov. 4, 8:30-11:30am, Field House
Support our Teachers!!
All-Night Grad Message
Join or Donate Today!
No Fuss Fundraiser
Upcoming Events

🦁 Roar Roundup, Nov. 4 in the Field House

IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENT: The ROAR ROUND UP!

Fairfax High School is excited to welcome back mini-Parent/Teacher Conferences. The ROAR Round Up will be hosted on Monday, November 4, from 8:30 am-11:30 am.

The field house will be set up with rows of tables, organized by department, with teachers sitting in alphabetical order within each dept. They will have signs above their heads so you know who's who.
Doors to the field house will not open early. The field house lobby, however, will be open around 8:15 and light refreshments will be provided.
Bring a copy of your child's schedule or have a list of teacher names from your student. If you forget, copies of student schedules will be available, but bringing your own will result in one less line in which you need to stand. You can chat with the teachers in any order, you do not have to follow your child's schedule.
Lines form in front of each teacher, when it is your turn, step forward and sit down. You will have 4-6 minutes to chat with the teacher. If you request a longer conference, it may be better to work with the teacher or counselor to schedule an appointment for a different time.

🍎Support our Teachers!

The PTSA is providing treats to all of our amazing FHS teachers and staff to celebrate finishing Quarter 1! If you would like to contribute to our efforts please donate here! https://fairfaxhs.givebacks.com/store/items/1060634.

Support the Class of '25

The All Night Grad (ANG ‘25) committee is working concessions Nov. 16 & 17 at the Fairfax City Holiday Craft Show at Fairfax High School. All the proceeds for concessions benefit the Senior Class ANG celebration to be held the night of graduation. This is our first fundraiser and a GREAT way to defray the cost of the event and keep ANG ticket prices low. The Craft Show is also a great place to shop for unique gifts before or after your shift ;)

BUT we need assistance - we need lots of parents and students to pull this off! (Junior parents are highly encouraged to assist since you will be running the event next year!)

There are 3 ways to help:

Sign up for a volunteer slot here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0F4EA9A62FA7F58-52105699-concessions
Sign up to drop off donated food/products here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0F4EA9A62FA7F58-52105646-concessions
If you can't do either of those, you can make a monetary donation to ANG here: https://fairfaxhs.givebacks.com/store/items/1101260

Thank you for supporting the Class of 2025 and keeping our kids safe as they celebrate on graduation night!

Join or Donate Today!

PTSA No-Fuss Fundraiser, Donate Today!

Click, tap or scan the QR code to donate, or click this link: PTSA DONATIONS.

We rely entirely on membership dues and donations to fund the PTSA budget, and as a 501(c)3, your donation is tax-deductible. For details on how the funds are spent, see the proposed budget HERE.

October 31: End of First Qtr., 2HR Early Release

November 1: School Holiday - Diwali/Dia de los Muertos/All Saints Day

November 4: Student Holiday; Teacher Workday

November 4: Student Holiday; Roar Roundup -Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:30am-11:30am, Field House

November 5: Student Holiday, Teacher Workday

November 11: School Holiday, Veterans Day

November 27-29: School Holiday, Thanksgiving Break

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From the Principal's Desk

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Upcoming Events

October 29: Chorus Pyramid Concert, 7pm, Auditorium

October 31: End of First Qtr., 2HR Early Release

November 1: School Holiday (Diwali)

November 4: ROAR Roundup, 8:30-11:30am, Field House

November 4 & 5: Student Holidays, Teacher Workdays

November 11: No School, Veteran's Day

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Holiday, No School

FHS Chorus Performs at the Kennedy Center with the NSO!

The Bel Canto Chorus students recently performed at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra! Their performance was AMAZING and something they will never forget. Congratulations to Director, Juliana Woodill, for advocating for our students and bringing them this once in a lifetime opportunity! Well done, Lions, Congratulations!! 🎶 Come see chorus perform at the Pyramid Concert on Oct. 29th at 7pm.

October 25, 2024

Happy Friday Fairfax Family and Friends,

This week has been a remarkable celebration of talent and achievement at FHS!

I am proud to announce that Fairfax High School has earned a Gold Honor Roll rating from the College Board, a testament to our commitment to academic excellence. To learn more about this PAWSome recognition CLICK HERE.

We are also excited to announce that Fairfax High School was awarded the Virginia Distinguished First Time PURPLE STAR SCHOOL Award. We look forward to celebrating this recognition with our community and continue to strengthen partnerships and opportunities.

Our Bel Canto Chorus graced the stage of the Kennedy Center, providing backup vocals for indie-artist Aoife O’Donovan and they were accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra —a truly unforgettable experience for our students. Additionally, our band students had the incredible opportunity to receive real-time coaching from renowned composer, John Mackey, enhancing their skills and passion for music.

The Class of 2028 families spent an amazing evening with us as we shared information and opportunities to guarantee student success. We discussed academics, options, and supports available for each student.

We enjoyed a spectacular evening at our Masquerade of Music Concert, featuring captivating performances from our talented FHS orchestra and band. The costumes were an added treat.

Next week we will mark the end of Quarter. Please login to ParentVue and check grades and progress with your students. Remember that FHS offers Saturday School, the Learning Lounge, and Coach Class opportunities.

We look forward to seeing all of our families on November 4 from 8:30-11:30 at the ROAR Round Up. We are excited to bring back this amazing opportunity to touch base with you and partner together for student success.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our students’ success!

Masquerade Concert!

A favorite event every year - the Band and Orchestra programs held their Masquerade Concert earlier this week. The students - and teachers! - dress in costume. It's always fun to see the creativity and hear such lovely music. Well done, Lions!!

Included in this issue:

Student Spotlight

AVID Field Trip

Calendar Reminders:

End of Frist Quarter, Early Release Day, Oct. 31
Diwali/Dia de los Muertos/All Saints Day, Nov. 1, No School
School Planning and Teacher Workdays, Nov. 4 & 5, Student Holidays
Underclass Picture Retakes, Nov. 14 & 15

Fairfax Lions Need to Know:

Roar Roundup Conferences, Nov. 4, 8:30-11:30am, Field House
Federal Impact Aid Survey now ONLINE
Student Services Reminders
Safeway Immunization Clinics, Oct. 28 & 29
Community Conversations with Dr. Reid

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know:

City Schools Referendum Info
Student Rep needed for Commission for Women
MySchoolBucks Directions
District News: In Case You Missed It
Quick Links

Fairfax HS PTSA

Support the Class of 2025!
Join the PTSA or Donate Today
No-Fuss Fundraiser

Student Spotlight AVID Field Trip

On Tuesday our AVID students visited Old Dominion University and William & Mary. On the trip they got to tour these college campuses and get insights into what the life of a college student is. AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, and is a program that helps students prepare for college and college success.

🗓️Calendar Reminders Quarter End, Early Release, Diwali/Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day, Student Holidays

See the complete school year calendar.

Fin de trimestre, salida anticipada, Diwali/Día de los Muertos y Todos los Santos, Día festivo para los estudiantes

Consulte el calendario completo del curso escolar.

📸 Underclass Picture Retakes, Nov. 14 & 15

Families can access student photos by contacting our photography provider, Legacy Studios, by visiting LegacyStudios.com or calling 716-512-6336. They can be reached by email at [email protected].

Seniors have one last chance to schedule a session coming up. The last dates will be at the beginning of December and can be booked by going to Fairfax Senior Scheduling.

Fairfax Lions Need to Know: 🦁 Roar Roundup, Monday, Nov. 4

IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENT: The ROAR ROUND UP!

Fairfax High School is excited to welcome back mini-Parent/Teacher Conferences. The ROAR Round Up will be hosted on Monday,
November 4, from 8:30 am-11:30 am.

The field house will be set up with rows of tables, organized by department, with teachers sitting in alphabetical order within each department. They will have signs above their heads so you know who's who.
Doors to the field house will not open early. The field house lobby, however, will be open around 8:15 and light refreshments will be provided by the PTSA.
Bring a copy of your child's schedule or have a list of teacher names from your student. If you forget, copies of student schedules will be available, but bringing your own will result in one less line in which you need to stand. You can chat with the teachers in any order, you do not have to follow your child's schedule.
Lines form in front of each teacher, when it is your turn, step forward and sit down. You will have 4-6 minutes to chat with the teacher. If you request a longer conference, it may be better to work with the teacher or counselor to schedule an appointment for a different time.

📝Federal Impact Aid Survey now Online

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE?

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.

Step 1: CLICK HERE or use the QR Code to be taken to SIS ParentVUE.

If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter.

Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.

Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page:

Student Services Reminders

FHS Grading Timeline:
- SIS ParentVUE Closes: October 28
- End of Quarter: October 31
- SIS ParentVUE Opens/Report Card Available in ParentVue: November 12
- Fairfax HS Deadline to drop class without showing on student transcript: November 15
- If you do not have an account, please click here (https://www.fcps.edu/services/technology/student-information-system-sis/sis-parent-account-registration).
PSAT/SAT scores available Thursday, October 24 by 6pm. Students should access their College Board account to review scores. They will receive an Advisory lesson on Tuesday on how to review and interpret their scores.
Governor's Schools: Reminder for 10th and 11th grade students – It is time to apply to attend the summer residential Governor’s schools in Academic and Visual and Performing Arts. Emails went to students and parents on Thursday, October 24. Students who are accepted into one of the programs will live in residence halls in one of the state colleges in VA for four weeks in the June - late July timeframe. To learn more about SRGS opportunities and the application process, visit the VDOE website. For additional information please contact Ms. Markenson, [email protected] or Ms. Hartley at [email protected].
2024-25 AP Test Opt-Out Timeline and Fees: As part of the FCPS FY 2025 Approved Budget, the fees for the first six AP tests taken for courses in which students are enrolled for high school credit will be paid for by FCPS. Students taking AP tests without enrolling in the corresponding FCPS course are responsible for the test fee(s). FCPS encourages all students to take AP tests for courses in which they are enrolled. However, students will have the opportunity to opt-out of the test(s) by filling out an Opt-Out form that was sent home with your student the week of September 23rd and October 7th. To assist in the decision-making process, students were provided a report with their previous tests and current AP course enrollment. AP students must make Opt-Out decisions by November 1st. Parents will be billed a $99 non-refundable test fee for AP exams, in December for tests that exceed the six FCPS-funded tests.
2025 AP Testing: Reference the College Board AP exam dates site for dates of AP Exams. Any questions regarding AP testing can be sent to Leslie Trieu, FHS AP Coordinator at [email protected].

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

Middle and High School Clinics

FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.

Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for one of the following conversations:

Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

🎤 Nuestras Escuelas, Nuestro Futuro: ¡Inscríbete hoy para asistir a una Conversación Comunitaria!

La Superintendente, Dra. Michelle Reid, tendra una serie de Conversaciones Comunitarias este otoño. Ella le invita a compartir sus pensamientos y hacer preguntas. Haga clic en las fechas a continuación para inscribirse en cualquiera de las siguientes conversaciones:

Miércoles, 30 de octubre, en la Escuela Secundaria de Herndon.

Los eventos serán de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m. Habrá servicio de cuidado de niños e interpretación de idiomas.

Fairfax Lions Nice to Know: City Schools Referendum Info

City of Fairfax residents!

Learn about the school bond referendum on the November 5 ballot. Go to www.CityofFairfaxSchools.org for more information or to submit a question.

Student Rep needed for the City of Fairfax Commission for Women

The City of Fairfax Commission for Women is recruiting for a student representative for the 2024-2025 school year. Requirements include being a high school student (junior or senior) and a CITY OF FAIRFAX resident.

Students can apply online:

CFW Student Rep Application

The deadline to submit applications is October 31, 2024.

For more information, see this flyer, CFW Flyer.pdf, or contact: City of Fairfax Human Services (703) 385-7894; TTY 711 or email [email protected]