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PTA TOMORROW!

Dear Fairhill Community,

We hope you had a wonderful and restful spring break and were able to spend meaningful time reconnecting with family and loved ones. Our staff has missed the presence of the children during the break, and it was a joy to welcome them back to school today. While we had a productive and important workday yesterday, and those opportunities for planning and preparation are valuable, there is nothing quite as special as the energy, excitement, and sense of community that comes with a building full of children. As we move forward into the spring season, we are excited to continue the strong momentum of learning and growth across our school.

This week, we invite you to join us for our upcoming PTA meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8. The meeting will begin at 6:30 PM, and we hope you will consider attending. These gatherings are a wonderful opportunity to stay connected, hear important updates, and partner together in support of our school community. We value your involvement and hope to see you there.

See you Tomorrow,

Ted & Maura

April April 8th - PTA Meeting 6:30 pm April 10th - Kindergarten Orientation 10 am April 10th - School Planning Day (No School for Students) April 13th - Rising 7th Grade Visit to LJMS April 15th - Purple Up! Day Military Connection April 17th - Story Book Parade 9:45 - 10:45 am Bus Loop April 17th - Parents Night Out - Glow Dodgeball April 18th - Garden Day (Rain Date 4/25) April 21st - Election Day (No School for Students) April 22nd - Falls Church Pyramid Art Show 5 - 7 pm  April 23rd - 5th Grade Field Trip to Natural History Museum April 24th - Career Fair  1:15 - 3:30 pm April 30th - 6th Grade Field Trip to Art Museum April 30th - 1st Grade Field Trip to Clemyjontri  April 30th - Spring Strings/Band Concert Evening May May 1st - Spring Strings/Band Concert Day May 4th - May 8th Staff Appreciation Week May 7th - PTA Meeting 6:30 pm May 7th - 4th Grade Field Trip to Baltimore Aquarium May 13th - Wednesday Early Release (3 hours)  Dismissal 1:05 pm    May 25th - Memorial Day (No School) May 26th - Teacher Workday (No School for Students) May 27th - Eid al-Adha (No School)

April is the Month of the Military Child and Purple Up Day! April is the Month of the Military Child, and at Fairhill, we are proud to celebrate the incredible strength, resilience, and spirit of our military-connected students. Join us on Purple Up Day, April 15th, by wearing purple to show your support and appreciation. As a Purple Star School, this day is especially meaningful to our community. It is a chance for all of us to stand together and recognize the sacrifices our military families make, especially the children who walk our halls each day. Let’s turn Fairhill purple and show our students just how much they are seen, valued, and celebrated!

6th Annual Fairhill Elementary Career Fair Each spring, Fairhill hosts our annual career fair to help students explore different careers and learn about the world of work. It’s a fun, interactive event where adults from the community share what they do, talk about their professions, and answer students’ questions — helping spark curiosity and future ambition.  2026 Career Fair details: To inspire students, provide insight into the "World of Work," showcase the diverse talents of our community, and have lots of Career Day fun!  Theme: “The Possibilities Start Here” — a celebration of career exploration and future planning for students Date & Time: Friday, April 24, 2026, 1:15 – 3:30 pm Location: Fairhill Elementary Gymnasium  Setup: Tables and chairs will be provided. Electrical outlets are available. What to Bring: We encourage you to wear your professional attire/uniform and bring interactive items (videos, equipment, literature, etc.) to engage our future workforce! Detailed logistics regarding session times will be sent as the date approaches. View: 2025 Career Day Info and PHOTOS - this will give you a good idea of the look and feel of our career day. Contact: Mrs. Schwartz, Counselor, 703-208-8130, gwschwartz@fcps.edu Sign Up Here

Volunteer Registration Update for Families

Volunteer Registration Update for Families

FCPS now requires all school volunteers to register through the new Volunteer FCPS system. Please use THIS link to access Fairhill specifically.

• Volunteers must create a profile in the Volunteer FCPS portal and complete the required steps, including a short orientation.
• FCPS covers the cost of any required background checks.
• Volunteer opportunities are organized by levels based on frequency and involvement.

We strongly encourage families to register as a Level 2 volunteer, even if you plan to volunteer only occasionally.

• Level 2 status is required for field trip chaperones and allows greater flexibility to support school activities.

We greatly appreciate our volunteers and thank you for partnering with us to support our students and keep our school community safe. No families from Fairhill will be turned away from volunteering for the 2025-2026 school year; however, starting in 2026, all families will be required to register to volunteer with FCPS.

Spring Concert Date and Times: Evening Concert- Thursday, April 30 4th Grade Arrival 5:00 pm, Concert starts 5:30 pm 5th/6th Grade Arrival 6:00 pm, Concert starts 6:30 pm Daytime Concert - Friday, May 1 9:50-10:50 am

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News from PTA

Calling for Volunteers:  Help to Make a Big Difference in our community

The Fairhill PTA again will continue to support Fairhill families and our broader local community by collecting unused food purchased from the cafeteria (e.g., milk, string cheese) and/or unopened store-bought food (e.g., crackers) during the spring semester

Our kids' role -> Kids are asked to leave food they may otherwise toss in the garbage and instead put it off in the Food for Others fridge in the cafeteria.

Our volunteers' role -> Once a week (Mondays or Tuesdays), we are asking for a volunteer to collect the food and drop it off at Food For Others (1 mile away). 

Our collective Impact -> In addition to minimizing food waste, we are helping 75,000 Fairfax County (and Fairhill families) who are food insecure.  On a weekly basis last year, we collected hundreds of milk cartons, string cheese packets, crackers, yogurts and more.

Sign up here to volunteer!  Questions????  Call/text//email Anika Marpaka (anikaamin@yahoo.com or 703 855 0500)

Help Us Erase Student Lunch Debt

Please consider donating to eliminate school lunch debt through our Educate Fairfax platform. All donations are tax deductible; you will receive a receipt for tax deduction purposes.

News from FCPS

April Sibshops and SibTeens