Fairfax Villa Weekly Message 6/2/2023

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Important Upcoming Date

6/6: Woodson HS Graduation 7:30pm - 9:30pm

6/8: 6th Grade Showcase 7:00pm - 8:30pm

6/9: Field Day

6/13: Spring Band Concert 7:00pm - 8:00pm

6/14: 6th Grade Luncheon 11:00am - 2:00pm

6/15: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony 10:15am - 11:30am 

6/16: Last day of school for FCPS Students-2 Hour Student Early Release

8/17: Fairfax Villa Back to School event for parents and students

8/21: First day of school 2023-24

IN THIS ISSUE
  1. Yearbook Orders!

  2. ST Math Summer Learning

  3. Lost Technology Items

  4. Lost and Found

  5. Testing Scores Available in ParentVue

  6. 7th Grade Immunizations

  7. Field Day!

  8. Attendance Concerns

  9. Clinic Notice

  10. Celebrations of Lexia

  11. Kindergarten and New Student Registration

  12. Fairfax Villa Contacts

  13. Be Informed; Stay Involved

  14. Summer Office Hours

1.Yearbook orders!

It is time to order your 2022/2023 yearbook!  They are $13.00 per book, cash (exact change only) or check only.  These are not available online. 

The deadline to get your order in is Friday, June 16, but there is a limited supply this year.  211 of 375 yearbooks have already been purchased.  Please get your order in as soon as possible to the Fairfax Villa main office.  When they are gone, they are gone.

2.ST Math Summer Learning: Supporting your Elementary Student

ST Math Summer Learning June 8, 7-8pm

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

3.Lost Technology Items

Except for those who are doing summer programs in FCPS, all students will be turning in their FCPS laptops during the last week of school. 

If your child has lost their laptop, please contact Ms. Hachwi ([email protected]) and Ms. Payne ([email protected]) immediately.

If your child has lost their power cord, please send the exact amount of cash ($23) or a check for $23 made out to Fairfax Villa ES.

Even Mr. Beach found his missing sweatshirt on the lost and found table! 4.Lost and Found 

If your child is missing a jacket, sweater, or some type of accessory item, please tell them to check out our lost and found tables outside the cafeteria when they arrive and dismiss from school. Parents and Caregivers are also welcomed to come to the school  Monday, June 12  to Friday, June 16 during the school hours of 9am to 4pm to possibly find your child’s item on one of the tables set up in front of our cafeteria entrance.  Items that are not retrieved by 4:00pm on Friday, June 16  will be donated.

Kindergarten is working on a letter and shape scavenger hunt in the library! 5. Test Scores Available In ParentVUE

You can expect to view student scores on the date windows listed below:

Week of June 5: Grades 1-2 iReady Scores

Week of June 12: Grades 3-12 SOL scores available

Week of June 20: Grades 3-6 iReady Scores

6.7th Grade Immunizations

The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).

All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

  • To meet the Meningococcal (MenACWY) requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
  • As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.

Please provide one of the following immunization documents our Registrar, Silvia Dossmann ([email protected]), as soon as possible:

  1. An immunization record showing that the child has received at least one dose of each of the required immunizations listed above.
  2. A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the vaccine(s) was given.
  3. A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
  4. A notarized Religious Exemption Form, which is available online at: https://bit.ly/VDOEReligiousExemptionForm

Immunizations are available from your child’s healthcare provider, the Fairfax County Health Department, or other community resources.

Fairfax County Health Department | Low Cost Healthcare Resources

 Health and Community Resources

Our 3rd graders are building their gallon bots. What a creative way to practice measurements! 7.Field Day!

The Fairfax Villa Field Day will be Friday, June 9th. The upper grades (4th - 6th) will participate from 9:30am - 11:45am. The lower grades (Kindergarten - 3rd) will participate  from 1:15pm - 3:15pm. 

  • Parents who would like to come watch Field Day  from the side of the field may come to the main office and sign in there before proceeding around the building to the field.
  • Please make sure that your child brings a refillable water bottle AND a change of clothes on June 9th. 
  • Students are asked to wear these colors if possible:

Kindergarten- white

1st Grade - green

2nd Grade - blue

3rd Grade - red

4th Grade - blue

5th Grade - green

6th Grade - black

8.Attendance Concerns at Fairfax Villa ES Chronic Absenteeism Based on 2022-23 Outcomes - State Board SOA Decision

In their April 20 business meeting, the Virginia Board of Education decided to not suspend chronic absenteeism as part of school accreditation determinations for 2023-24, based on 2022-23 student outcomes. The Board’s rationale was a desire to send a strong message to schools, families, and students about the importance of regular attendance for student success. The Board decision means that schools with Level 3 (red) in any indicator—including chronic absenteeism—based on end-of-year data will receive “Accredited with Conditions” designation. 

Currently (6/2/23), Fairfax Villa is the only school in the Woodson Pyramid that is ranked in the yellow chronic absenteeism rate of 15.6% for this school year. The other 7 schools, including Woodson High School, are currently in the green because their absenteeism rate is at an acceptable level.  As we finish out the last two weeks of the 2022-23 school year, we will continue to update this percentage with you in hopes that we can join our Woodson pyramid schools for having an acceptable chronic absenteeism rate.

Chronic Absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year, regardless of reason.  A student is determined to be chronically absent if the rate of their days absent divided by their total days in membership is greater than or equal to 10% and their average daily membership is 50% or greater in a given school year.

Fairfax Villa Elementary School is committed to providing our students with a high quality education.  Academic success relies upon excellent school attendance.  Children who come to school on time every day are building critical life skills they will use throughout the rest of their lives.  Like strengthening a muscle, building positive attendance habits early on make a difference for our children today and for our adults of tomorrow.  Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school and themselves.  Fairfax Villa is teaming up with the other 7 schools in the Woodson Pyramid in an effort to make sure all of our students are in school, on time, each day.

Did you know?

  • Regular school attendance in grades preschool through grade 6 makes it more likely that your child will read on grade level. 
  • The 2023-24 school year calendar has been published and we highly recommend scheduling vacations around the school year calendar.  We have pasted the link below for your convenience:

https://www.fcps.edu/system/files/2023-2024-standard-school-year-calendar.pdf

  • Even excused absences interfere with learning.
  • A pattern of absences (whether unexcused or excused) is one of the main reasons children have lower academic achievement.  
  • Students who attend 90% or more of the school year are more likely to graduate from high school on time.
  • Absences can mask deeper struggles. For example; absences may be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, he or she may be struggling with school work or peer relationships, or possibly facing a medical or mental health concern.

Support is available:

All staff members at Fairfax Villa ES are committed to supporting attendance. Additional resources can be found online at http://www.fcps.edu/attendance. We know that parents are the experts on their own child and our school team is here to partner and help solve attendance-related concerns.  The school counselor, school social worker, and family liaison are available:

June Bloedorn [email protected]

Virginia Kim [email protected]

Ursula Freitag [email protected]

9.Clinic Notice

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than 2:00 pm, student dismissal time, on the last day of school, June 16. Medications left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.

Medication authorization forms for next school year may be obtained from the school or online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services. A medication authorization form is required for any medication, prescription or over-the-counter, to be kept at school.

10.Celebrations of Lexia!

35 = Lexia Certificates given this past week!

2080= Lexia Certificates given this year!

81% =  Students working at or above grade level!

Parents - ask your child to show you their Lexia Superstar Certificates for the completion of each level! At the beginning of the school year, 32% of our students in grades K-6 were working on grade level material in Lexia. 

Practice Lexia at home: 

  • Log onto https://clever.com/in/fairfax/student/portal using their FCPS Google account.
  • Click on the Lexia icon. It is strongly recommended that our K-6 graders spend 15-30 minutes each night learning with this Lexia.
  • Students can also login to Lexia through their Schoology account. After they go to https://lms.fcps.edu/ and log into Schoology, click on the waffle in the upper right corner, click on Clever, and then Lexia.

 It is VERY important that families do NOT help students with the Lexia lessons

11.Kindergarten and New Student Registration Calling All New Dragons!

Virginia law requires that all children who will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2023, must be enrolled in kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year.  If you do not wish your child to attend school until the following year, you must notify the school in writing. 

If you have a child who will attend Fairfax Villa Elementary next year, and you have not already registered them, please contact Silvia Dossmann to allow accurate numbers for staffing and classes next year!

Register your child by:

Please spread the word to your neighbors who will have children attending Fairfax Villa ES.

12.Important Fairfax Villa Contacts 13.Be Informed; Stay Involved! 14.Summer Office Hours

Until August 14th, our Fairfax Villa office will be open during the summer from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Monday - Friday.  Please call the school office at 703-267-2800 if you need to unenroll and/or register a student for the 2023-24 school year.

10900 Santa Clara Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030  |  Main Office: 703-267-2800
Attendance: 703-267-2828 | Web | Twitter

Fairfax Villa Weekly Message 5/26/2023

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Important Upcoming Date

5/29: Student and Teacher Holiday

6/1: Strings Spring Concert 7:00pm - 8:00pm

6/2: Woodson High School Graduation Senior Walk at Fairfax Villa ES 3pm

6/6: Woodson HS Graduation 7:30pm - 9:30pm

6/8: 6th Grade Showcase 7:00pm - 8:30pm

6/9: Field Day

6/13: Spring Band Concert 7:00pm - 8:00pm

6/14: 6th Grade Luncheon 11:00am - 2:00pm

6/15: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony 10:15am - 11:30am 

6/16: Last day of school for FCPS Students-2 Hour Student Early Release

8/17: Fairfax Villa Back to School event for parents and students

8/21: First day of school 2023-24

IN THIS ISSUE
  1. Yearbook Orders!
  2. Library Book Return
  3. Lost and Found
  4. 7th Grade Immunizations
  5. Field Day!
  6. Attendance Concerns
  7. Clinic Notice
  8. Celebrations of Lexia
  9. Kindergarten and New Student Registration
  10. Fairfax Villa Contacts
  11. Be Informed; Stay Involved
1.Yearbook orders!

It is time to order your 2022/2023 yearbook!  They are $13.00 per book, cash (exact change only) or check only.  These are not available online. 

The deadline to get your order in is Friday, June 16, but there is a limited supply this year.  211 of 375 yearbooks have already been purchased.  Please get your order in as soon as possible to the Fairfax Villa main office.  When they are gone, they are gone.

2.Library Book Return 

All student library books are due back to the library by Friday, June 2nd. If you have any questions about your child’s checkouts, please contact Mrs. Case at [email protected] 

3.Lost and Found 

Our lost and found will be closing on the last day of the year. All items will be donated. Please be sure to claim your items! 

3rd grade is working on creating bar graphs! They surveyed our staff and other students in our school to gather data. We can’t wait to see the final results of their polls! 4.7th Grade Immunizations

The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).

All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

  • To meet the Meningococcal (MenACWY) requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
  • As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.

Please provide one of the following immunization documents our Registrar, Silvia Dossmann ([email protected]), as soon as possible:

  1. An immunization record showing that the child has received at least one dose of each of the required immunizations listed above.
  2. A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the vaccine(s) was given.
  3. A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
  4. A notarized Religious Exemption Form, which is available online at: https://bit.ly/VDOEReligiousExemptionForm

Immunizations are available from your child’s healthcare provider, the Fairfax County Health Department, or other community resources.

Fairfax County Health Department | Low Cost Healthcare Resources

 Health and Community Resources

5.Field Day!

The Fairfax Villa Field Day will be Friday, June 9th. The upper grades (4th - 6th) will participate from 9:30am - 11:45am. The lower grades (Kindergarten - 3rd) will participate  from 1:15pm - 3:15pm. 

  • Parents who would like to come watch Field Day  from the side of the field may come to the main office and sign in there before proceeding around the building to the field.
  • Please make sure that your child brings a refillable water bottle AND a change of clothes on June 9th. 
  • Students are asked to wear these colors if possible:

Kindergarten- white

1st Grade - green

2nd Grade - blue

3rd Grade - red

4th Grade - blue

5th Grade - green

6th Grade - black

Ms. Davis’ class is showing off their creativity with these projects!

6.Attendance Concerns at Fairfax Villa ES Chronic Absenteeism Based on 2022-23 Outcomes - State Board SOA Decision

In their April 20 business meeting, the Virginia Board of Education decided to not suspend chronic absenteeism as part of school accreditation determinations for 2023-24, based on 2022-23 student outcomes. The Board’s rationale was a desire to send a strong message to schools, families, and students about the importance of regular attendance for student success. The Board decision means that schools with Level 3 (red) in any indicator—including chronic absenteeism—based on end-of-year data will receive “Accredited with Conditions” designation. 

Currently (5/26/23), Fairfax Villa is the only school in the Woodson Pyramid that is ranked in the yellow chronic absenteeism rate of 15.2% for this school year.  In the last two weeks, we have decreased over 1% which is great news!  The other 7 schools, including Woodson High School, are currently in the green because their absenteeism rate is at an acceptable level.  As we finish out the remainder of the 2022-23 school year, we will continue to update this percentage with you in hopes that we can join our Woodson pyramid schools for having an acceptable chronic absenteeism rate.

Chronic Absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year, regardless of reason.  A student is determined to be chronically absent if the rate of their days absent divided by their total days in membership is greater than or equal to 10% and their average daily membership is 50% or greater in a given school year.

Fairfax Villa Elementary School is committed to providing our students with a high quality education.  Academic success relies upon excellent school attendance.  Children who come to school on time every day are building critical life skills they will use throughout the rest of their lives.  Like strengthening a muscle, building positive attendance habits early on make a difference for our children today and for our adults of tomorrow.  Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school and themselves.  Fairfax Villa is teaming up with the other 7 schools in the Woodson Pyramid in an effort to make sure all of our students are in school, on time, each day.

Did you know?

  • Regular school attendance in grades preschool through grade 6 makes it more likely that your child will read on grade level. 
  • The 2023-24 school year calendar has been published and we highly recommend scheduling vacations around the school year calendar.  We have pasted the link below for your convenience:

https://www.fcps.edu/system/files/2023-2024-standard-school-year-calendar.pdf

  • Even excused absences interfere with learning.
  • A pattern of absences (whether unexcused or excused) is one of the main reasons children have lower academic achievement.  
  • Students who attend 90% or more of the school year are more likely to graduate from high school on time.
  • Absences can mask deeper struggles. For example; absences may be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, he or she may be struggling with school work or peer relationships, or possibly facing a medical or mental health concern.

Support is available:

All staff members at Fairfax Villa ES are committed to supporting attendance. Additional resources can be found online at http://www.fcps.edu/attendance. We know that parents are the experts on their own child and our school team is here to partner and help solve attendance-related concerns.  The school counselor, school social worker, and family liaison are available:

June Bloedorn [email protected]

Virginia Kim [email protected]

Ursula Freitag [email protected]

7.Clinic Notice

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than 2:00 pm, student dismissal time, on the last day of school, June 16. Medications left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.

Medication authorization forms for next school year may be obtained from the school or online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services. A medication authorization form is required for any medication, prescription or over-the-counter, to be kept at school.

8.Celebrations of Lexia!

36 = Lexia Certificates given this past week!

2052= Lexia Certificates given this year!

80% =  Students working at or above grade level!

Parents - ask your child to show you their Lexia Superstar Certificates for the completion of each level! At the beginning of the school year, 32% of our students in grades K-6 were working on grade level material in Lexia. 

Practice Lexia at home: 

  • Log onto https://clever.com/in/fairfax/student/portal using their FCPS Google account.
  • Click on the Lexia icon. It is strongly recommended that our K-6 graders spend 15-30 minutes each night learning with this Lexia.
  • Students can also login to Lexia through their Schoology account. After they go to https://lms.fcps.edu/ and log into Schoology, click on the waffle in the upper right corner, click on Clever, and then Lexia.

 It is VERY important that families do NOT help students with the Lexia lessons

9.Kindergarten and New Student Registration Calling All New Dragons!

Virginia law requires that all children who will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2023, must be enrolled in kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year.  If you do not wish your child to attend school until the following year, you must notify the school in writing. 

If you have a child who will attend Fairfax Villa Elementary next year, and you have not already registered them, please contact Silvia Dossmann to allow accurate numbers for staffing and classes next year!

Register your child by May 31, 2023:

Please spread the word to your neighbors who will have children attending Fairfax Villa ES.

10.Important Fairfax Villa Contacts 11.Be Informed; Stay Involved!

10900 Santa Clara Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030  |  Main Office: 703-267-2800
Attendance: 703-267-2828 | Web | Twitter

Fairfax Villa Weekly Message 5/22/2023

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To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.

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Important Upcoming Date

6/1: Strings Spring Concert 7:00pm - 8:00pm

6/2: Woodson High School Graduation Senior Walk at Fairfax Villa ES 3pm

6/6: Woodson HS Graduation 7:30pm - 9:30pm

6/8: 6th Grade Showcase 7:00pm - 8:30pm

6/9: Field Day

6/13: Spring Band Concert 7:00pm - 8:00pm

6/14: 6th Grade Luncheon 11:00am - 2:00pm

6/15: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony 10:15am - 11:30am 

6/16: Last day of school for FCPS Students-2 Hour Student Early Release

8/17: Fairfax Villa Back to School event for parents and students

8/21: First day of school 2023-24

IN THIS ISSUE
  1. Yearbook Orders!
  2. SCA Announcement
  3. Attendance Concerns
  4. PTA Message: Afterschool Programs 
  5. Clinic Notice
  6. Celebrations of Lexia
  7. Kindergarten and New Student Registration
  8. Fairfax Villa Contacts
  9. Be Informed; Stay Involved
1.Yearbook orders!

It is time to order your 2022/2023 yearbook!  They are $13.00 per book, cash (exact change only) or check only.  These are not available online. 

The deadline to get your order in is Friday, June 16, but there is a limited supply this year.  180 of 375 yearbooks have already been purchased.  Please get your order in as soon as possible to the Fairfax Villa main office.  When they are gone, they are gone.

2.SCA Announcement

Our Villa SCA has had a great year, and we are finishing it up with a Virtual Pet Supply Drive to benefit the Fairfax County Animal Shelter! To donate, please click on THIS LINK to view the shelter’s Amazon Wish List, and you can send needed items directly to them! Thank you for helping us support animals in our community!

 

Our last spirit day of the school year is coming up on May 26th – Heritage Day! Students and staff are encouraged to wear something that represents their family’s cultural heritage.

3.Attendance Concerns at Fairfax Villa ES Chronic Absenteeism Based on 2022-23 Outcomes - State Board SOA Decision

In their April 20 business meeting, the Virginia Board of Education decided to not suspend chronic absenteeism as part of school accreditation determinations for 2023-24, based on 2022-23 student outcomes. The Board’s rationale was a desire to send a strong message to schools, families, and students about the importance of regular attendance for student success. The Board decision means that schools with Level 3 (red) in any indicator—including chronic absenteeism—based on end-of-year data will receive “Accredited with Conditions” designation. 

Currently (5/19/23), Fairfax Villa is the only school in the Woodson Pyramid that is ranked in the yellow chronic absenteeism rate of 16.4% for this school year.  The other 7 schools, including Woodson High School, are currently in the green because their absenteeism rate is at an acceptable level.  As we finish out the remainder of the 2022-23 school year, we will continue to update this percentage with you in hopes that we can join our Woodson pyramid schools for having an acceptable chronic absenteeism rate.

Chronic Absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year, regardless of reason.  A student is determined to be chronically absent if the rate of their days absent divided by their total days in membership is greater than or equal to 10% and their average daily membership is 50% or greater in a given school year.

Fairfax Villa Elementary School is committed to providing our students with a high quality education.  Academic success relies upon excellent school attendance.  Children who come to school on time every day are building critical life skills they will use throughout the rest of their lives.  Like strengthening a muscle, building positive attendance habits early on make a difference for our children today and for our adults of tomorrow.  Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school and themselves.  Fairfax Villa is teaming up with the other 7 schools in the Woodson Pyramid in an effort to make sure all of our students are in school, on time, each day.

Did you know?

  • Regular school attendance in grades preschool through grade 6 makes it more likely that your child will read on grade level. 
  • The 2023-24 school year calendar has been published and we highly recommend scheduling vacations around the school year calendar.  We have pasted the link below for your convenience:

https://www.fcps.edu/system/files/2023-2024-standard-school-year-calendar.pdf

  • Even excused absences interfere with learning.
  • A pattern of absences (whether unexcused or excused) is one of the main reasons children have lower academic achievement.  
  • Students who attend 90% or more of the school year are more likely to graduate from high school on time.
  • Absences can mask deeper struggles. For example; absences may be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, he or she may be struggling with school work or peer relationships, or possibly facing a medical or mental health concern.

Support is available:

All staff members at Fairfax Villa ES are committed to supporting attendance. Additional resources can be found online at http://www.fcps.edu/attendance. We know that parents are the experts on their own child and our school team is here to partner and help solve attendance-related concerns.  The school counselor, school social worker, and family liaison are available:

June Bloedorn [email protected]

Virginia Kim [email protected]

Ursula Freitag [email protected]

Mrs. Wilkins’ AART class is working on their Rube Goldberg inspired project! 

4.PTA Message  Hi from Baroody Camps!

We wanted to remind you that ALL programs will be ending soon at Fairfax Villa ES:

  • There will be a makeup class for Cooking Around the World K-6th on 5/25 for the class that was missed on 3/23.
  • Friday programs will have their last class on 5/26.

We hope you have enjoyed your program(s) and would appreciate any feedback you can give us!

5.Clinic Notice

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than 2:00 pm, student dismissal time, on the last day of school, June 16. Medications left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.

Medication authorization forms for next school year may be obtained from the school or online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services. A medication authorization form is required for any medication, prescription or over-the-counter, to be kept at school.

6.Celebrations of Lexia!

29 = Lexia Certificates given this past week!

1995= Lexia Certificates given this year!

80% =  Students working at or above grade level!

Parents - ask your child to show you their Lexia Superstar Certificates for the completion of each level! At the beginning of the school year, 32% of our students in grades K-6 were working on grade level material in Lexia. 

Practice Lexia at home: 

  • Log onto https://clever.com/in/fairfax/student/portal using their FCPS Google account.
  • Click on the Lexia icon. It is strongly recommended that our K-6 graders spend 15-30 minutes each night learning with this Lexia.
  • Students can also login to Lexia through their Schoology account. After they go to https://lms.fcps.edu/ and log into Schoology, click on the waffle in the upper right corner, click on Clever, and then Lexia.
  •  It is VERY important that families do NOT help students with the Lexia lessons
7.Kindergarten and New Student Registration Calling All New Dragons!

Virginia law requires that all children who will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2023, must be enrolled in kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year.  If you do not wish your child to attend school until the following year, you must notify the school in writing. 

If you have a child who will attend Fairfax Villa Elementary next year, and you have not already registered them, please contact Silvia Dossmann to allow accurate numbers for staffing and classes next year!

Register your child by May 31, 2023:

Please spread the word to your neighbors who will have children attending Fairfax Villa ES.

8.Important Fairfax Villa Contacts 9.Be Informed; Stay Involved!

10900 Santa Clara Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030  |  Main Office: 703-267-2800
Attendance: 703-267-2828 | Web | Twitter

PTA Meeting Tonight at 7pm

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Learn more about the PTA. Get involved as little or as much as you’d like. Come vote for next year’s Board!

Please join us online!

Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85468096382?pwd=NDFSOFlzZEVsQy9qVUpzN1hQVS85QT09

Meeting ID: 854 6809 6382  Passcode: 452507

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Don't feel like cooking tonight? Join us at MOD Pizza Spirit Day Tonight!

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MOD Pizza Spirit Day is Tonight! Love pizza?  Then come on out and support Fairfax Villa’s PTA and the 6th grade!  Bring the flyer in or order online through the MOD app or website and use the coupon code MODGIVES20 and Mod Pizza will donate 20% of your bill to support Fairfax Villa.  We hope to see you there!

 

 

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Fairfax Villa Weekly Message 5/12/2023

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Important Upcoming Date

5/17: MOD Pizza Fundraiser - All Day 

5/18: 5th Grade Science SOL

5/19: PTA Virtual Mtg.7PM

5/19: Glow Party 6:30pm - 8:30pm

6/1: Strings Spring Concert 7:00pm - 8:00pm

6/2: Woodson High School Graduation Senior Walk at Fairfax Villa ES 3pm

6/6: Woodson HS Graduation 7:30pm - 9:30pm

6/8: 6th Grade Showcase 7:00pm - 8:30pm

6/9: Field Day

6/13: Spring Band Concert 7:00pm - 8:00pm

6/14: 6th Grade Luncheon 11:00am - 2:00pm

6/15: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony 10:15am - 11:30am 

6/16: Last day of school for FCPS Students-2 Hour Student Early Release

8/17: Fairfax Villa Back to School event for parents and students

8/21: First day of school 2023-24

IN THIS ISSUE
  1. Attendance Concerns

  2. Techstravaganza – Saturday, 5/13/23

  3. Celebrations of Lexia

  4. Yearbook Orders!
  5. MOD Pizza Fundraiser - Wednesday 5/17
  6. PTA Message
  7. Kindergarten and New Student Registration
  8. Fairfax Villa Contacts
  9. Be Informed; Stay Involved!
1.Attendance Concerns at Fairfax Villa ES Chronic Absenteeism Based on 2022-23 Outcomes - State Board SOA Decision

In their April 20 business meeting, the Virginia Board of Education decided to not suspend chronic absenteeism as part of school accreditation determinations for 2023-24, based on 2022-23 student outcomes. The Board’s rationale was a desire to send a strong message to schools, families, and students about the importance of regular attendance for student success. The Board decision means that schools with Level 3 (red) in any indicator—including chronic absenteeism—based on end-of-year data will receive “Accredited with Conditions” designation. 

Currently (5/12/23), Fairfax Villa is the only school in the Woodson Pyramid that is ranked in the yellow chronic absenteeism rate of 16.2% for this school year.  The other 7 schools, including Woodson High School, are currently in the green because their absenteeism rate is at an acceptable level.  As we finish out the remainder of the 2022-23 school year, we will continue to update this percentage with you in hopes that we can join our Woodson pyramid schools for having an acceptable chronic absenteeism rate.

Chronic Absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year, regardless of reason.  A student is determined to be chronically absent if the rate of their days absent divided by their total days in membership is greater than or equal to 10% and their average daily membership is 50% or greater in a given school year.

Fairfax Villa Elementary School is committed to providing our students with a high quality education.  Academic success relies upon excellent school attendance.  Children who come to school on time every day are building critical life skills they will use throughout the rest of their lives.  Like strengthening a muscle, building positive attendance habits early on make a difference for our children today and for our adults of tomorrow.  Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school and themselves.  Fairfax Villa is teaming up with the other 7 schools in the Woodson Pyramid in an effort to make sure all of our students are in school, on time, each day.

Did you know?

  • Regular school attendance in grades preschool through grade 6 makes it more likely that your child will read on grade level. 
  • The 2023-24 school year calendar has been published and we highly recommend scheduling vacations around the school year calendar.  We have pasted the link below for your convenience:

https://www.fcps.edu/system/files/2023-2024-standard-school-year-calendar.pdf

  • Even excused absences interfere with learning.
  • A pattern of absences (whether unexcused or excused) is one of the main reasons children have lower academic achievement.  
  • Students who attend 90% or more of the school year are more likely to graduate from high school on time.
  • Absences can mask deeper struggles. For example; absences may be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, he or she may be struggling with school work or peer relationships, or possibly facing a medical or mental health concern.

Support is available:

All staff members at Fairfax Villa ES are committed to supporting attendance. Additional resources can be found online at http://www.fcps.edu/attendance. We know that parents are the experts on their own child and our school team is here to partner and help solve attendance-related concerns.  The school counselor, school social worker, and family liaison are available:

June Bloedorn [email protected]

Virginia Kim [email protected]

Ursula Freitag [email protected]

Ms. Vadala’s class celebrated Mr. Gerstner and Mrs. Sobeski this week! 2.Techstravaganza – Saturday, 5/13/23

Attention all STEM enthusiasts! Techstravaganza 2023 will be this Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. – 4 .m. at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. This is a FREE event, but registration is encouraged. For more information, please see their website at http://tjtechstrav.org/index.html

3.Celebrations of Lexia!

29 = Lexia Certificates given this past week!

1995= Lexia Certificates given this year!

80% =  Students working at or above grade level!

Parents - ask your child to show you their Lexia Superstar Certificates for the completion of each level! At the beginning of the school year, 32% of our students in grades K-6 were working on grade level material in Lexia. 

Practice Lexia at home: 

  • Log onto https://clever.com/in/fairfax/student/portal using their FCPS Google account.
  • Click on the Lexia icon. It is strongly recommended that our K-6 graders spend 15-30 minutes each night learning with this Lexia.
  • Students can also login to Lexia through their Schoology account. After they go to https://lms.fcps.edu/ and log into Schoology, click on the waffle in the upper right corner, click on Clever, and then Lexia.
  •  It is VERY important that families do NOT help students with the Lexia lessons
We love when our students show off their Positivity Project spirit wear!  4.Yearbook orders!

It is time to order your 2022/2023 yearbook!  They are $13.00 per book, cash (exact change only) or check only.  These are not available online. 

The deadline to get your order in is Friday, June 16, but there is a limited supply this year.  Please get your order in as soon as possible.  When they are gone, they are gone.

5.MOD Pizza Spirit Day!! - May 17th

Wednesday, May 17 ALL DAY!

 

Love pizza?  Then come on out and support Fairfax Villa’s PTA and the 6th grade!  Bring the flyer in or order online through the MOD app or website and use the coupon code MODGIVES20 and Mod Pizza will donate 20% of your bill to support Fairfax Villa.  We hope to see you there!

 

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6. PTA Message ●May 18th @ 7pm: PTA Meeting 

Learn more about the PTA. Get involved as little or as much as you’d like. Come vote for next year’s Board!

Please join us online!

Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85468096382?pwd=NDFSOFlzZEVsQy9qVUpzN1hQVS85QT09

Meeting ID: 854 6809 6382  Passcode: 452507

●May 19th @ 6:30pm: Glow Party

Free Admission!

Please help us make this event amazing!

 

Volunteer Sign-Up:  Fairfax Villa Elementary School Families: Glow Dance Party - Spring 2023 (signupgenius.com)

●Hi from Baroody Camps!

We wanted to remind you that ALL programs will be ending soon at Fairfax Villa ES:

  • Wednesday programs have their last class on 5/17.
  • Thursday programs have their last class on 5/18. 
  • There will be a makeup class for Cooking Around the World K-6th on 5/25 for the class that was missed on 3/23.
  • Friday programs will have their last class on 5/26.

We hope you have enjoyed your program(s) and would appreciate any feedback you can give us!

7.Kindergarten and New Student Registration Calling All New Dragons!

Virginia law requires that all children who will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2023, must be enrolled in kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year.  If you do not wish your child to attend school until the following year, you must notify the school in writing. 

If you have a child who will attend Fairfax Villa Elementary next year, and you have not already registered them, please contact Silvia Dossmann to allow accurate numbers for staffing and classes next year!

Register your child by May 31, 2023:

Please spread the word to your neighbors who will have children attending Fairfax Villa ES.

8.Important Fairfax Villa Contacts 9.Be Informed; Stay Involved!

10900 Santa Clara Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030  |  Main Office: 703-267-2800
Attendance: 703-267-2828 | Web | Twitter

Fairfax Villa Weekly Message 5/5/2023

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Important Upcoming Date

5/9: 3rd Grade Math SOL

5/10: 4th Grade Math SOL

5/11: 5th Grade Math SOL 

5/12: 6th Grade Math SOL

5/17: MOD Pizza Fundraiser - All Day 

5/18: 5th Grade Science SOL

5/19: PTA Virtual Mtg.7PM

5/19: Glow Party 6:30pm - 8:30pm

6/1: Strings Spring Concert 7:00pm - 8:00pm

6/2: Woodson High School Graduation Senior Walk at Fairfax Villa ES 3pm

6/6: Woodson HS Graduation 7:30pm - 9:30pm

6/8: 6th Grade Showcase 7:00pm - 8:30pm

6/9: Field Day

6/13: Spring Band Concert 7:00pm - 8:00pm

6/14: 6th Grade Luncheon 11:00am - 2:00pm

6/15: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony 10:15am - 11:30am 

6/16: Last day of school for FCPS Students-2 Hour Student Early Release

8/17: Fairfax Villa Back to School event for parents and students

8/21: First day of school 2023-24

IN THIS ISSUE

  1. Elementary Institute for The Arts

  2. Attendance Concerns
  3. Parent Input Form For 2023-2024 School Year (Deadline 5/12)
  4. Celebrations of Lexia
  5. Kindergarten and New Student Registration
  6. Fairfax Villa Contacts
  7. Be Informed; Stay Involved!
1.Elementary Institute for The Arts

Students in all FCPS schools can enroll in the Elementary Institute for the Arts (EIFTA). EIFTA is a weekly arts enrichment program for students in rising 3rd through 6th grades and will be held during the month of July.  Students take classes in art, music, theater, and dance every day.   Transportation is provided from around the county. Tuition assistance is available for students who qualify. Check out the website for more information or email [email protected]

2.Attendance Concerns at Fairfax Villa ES Chronic Absenteeism Based on 2022-23 Outcomes - State Board SOA Decision

In their April 20 business meeting, the Virginia Board of Education decided to not suspend chronic absenteeism as part of school accreditation determinations for 2023-24, based on 2022-23 student outcomes. The Board’s rationale was a desire to send a strong message to schools, families, and students about the importance of regular attendance for student success. The Board decision means that schools with Level 3 (red) in any indicator—including chronic absenteeism—based on end-of-year data will receive “Accredited with Conditions” designation. 

Currently (5/5/23), Fairfax Villa is the only school in the Woodson Pyramid that is ranked in the yellow chronic absenteeism rate of 16.4% for this school year.  The other 7 schools, including Woodson High School, are currently in the green because their absenteeism rate is at an acceptable level.  As we finish out the remainder of the 2022-23 school year, we will continue to update this percentage with you in hopes that we can join our Woodson pyramid schools for having an acceptable chronic absenteeism rate.

Chronic Absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year, regardless of reason.  A student is determined to be chronically absent if the rate of their days absent divided by their total days in membership is greater than or equal to 10% and their average daily membership is 50% or greater in a given school year.

Fairfax Villa Elementary School is committed to providing our students with a high quality education.  Academic success relies upon excellent school attendance.  Children who come to school on time every day are building critical life skills they will use throughout the rest of their lives.  Like strengthening a muscle, building positive attendance habits early on make a difference for our children today and for our adults of tomorrow.  Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school and themselves.  Fairfax Villa is teaming up with the other 7 schools in the Woodson Pyramid in an effort to make sure all of our students are in school, on time, each day.

Did you know?

  • Regular school attendance in grades preschool through grade 6 makes it more likely that your child will read on grade level. 
  • The 2023-24 school year calendar has been published and we highly recommend scheduling vacations around the school year calendar.  We have pasted the link below for your convenience:

https://www.fcps.edu/system/files/2023-2024-standard-school-year-calendar.pdf

  • Even excused absences interfere with learning.
  • A pattern of absences (whether unexcused or excused) is one of the main reasons children have lower academic achievement.  
  • Students who attend 90% or more of the school year are more likely to graduate from high school on time.
  • Absences can mask deeper struggles. For example; absences may be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, he or she may be struggling with school work or peer relationships, or possibly facing a medical or mental health concern.

Support is available:

All staff members at Fairfax Villa ES are committed to supporting attendance. Additional resources can be found online at http://www.fcps.edu/attendance. We know that parents are the experts on their own child and our school team is here to partner and help solve attendance-related concerns.  The school counselor, school social worker, and family liaison are available:

June Bloedorn [email protected]

Virginia Kim [email protected]

Ursula Freitag [email protected]

Two of our students enjoyed our Star Wars themed sidewalk chalk design! 3.Parent Input Form for 2022-23 Class Placement

If you feel there is pertinent information to support your child’s success for the upcoming school year, you may submit your input by clicking on this Parent Input Google Form . The parent input forms are due by May 12, 2023.  We value and consider your insight into your child’s learning needs. 

While we look at class placements for the coming year, we want you to be aware of the process. We place students in classrooms based on numerous criteria. Students are grouped so that classrooms are heterogeneous, having a balance of boys and girls, a balance of academic performance and ability, and groups that will allow for the greatest support from our resource teachers.

Classroom teachers will have input into the recommendations for next year, as will our counselors and specialists. Our staff has been told that we will not take requests for particular teachers because we base our placement on instructional criteria and individual student strengths and needs. It is unfair to give special consideration to some parents when it would be impossible to grant requests from all parents. Please be aware that grade level assignments for staff sometimes change, due to late enrollments or other changes.  Staff assignments are determined at the end of the summer. Our staff has been directed not to give out information about placement prior to that time.

4.Celebrations of Lexia!

30 = Lexia Certificates given this past week!

1959= Lexia Certificates given this year!

80% =  Students working at or above grade level!

Parents - ask your child to show you their Lexia Superstar Certificates for the completion of each level! At the beginning of the school year, 32% of our students in grades K-6 were working on grade level material in Lexia. 

Practice Lexia at home: 

  • Log onto https://clever.com/in/fairfax/student/portal using their FCPS Google account.
  • Click on the Lexia icon. It is strongly recommended that our K-6 graders spend 15-30 minutes each night learning with this Lexia.
  • Students can also login to Lexia through their Schoology account. After they go to https://lms.fcps.edu/ and log into Schoology, click on the waffle in the upper right corner, click on Clever, and then Lexia.
  •  It is VERY important that families do NOT help students with the Lexia lessons
Ms. DeHart is building creativity and positivity afterschool! Some 5th graders are making bracelets with positive messages to share! 5.Kindergarten and New Student Registration Calling All New Dragons!

Virginia law requires that all children who will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2023, must be enrolled in kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year.  If you do not wish your child to attend school until the following year, you must notify the school in writing. 

If you have a child who will attend Fairfax Villa Elementary next year, and you have not already registered them, please contact Silvia Dossmann to allow accurate numbers for staffing and classes next year!

Register your child by May 31, 2023:

Please spread the word to your neighbors who will have children attending Fairfax Villa ES.

7.Important Fairfax Villa Contacts 8.Be Informed; Stay Involved!

10900 Santa Clara Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030  |  Main Office: 703-267-2800
Attendance: 703-267-2828 | Web | Twitter

Fairfax Villa Weekly Message 4/28/2023

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Important Upcoming Date

4/28: Bingo Night 6:30pm - 8:30pm

4/28: Last day to donate sneakers

5/1: Kindergarten Orientation 4:30pm - 5:15pm

5/2: 3rd Grade Reading SOL 

5/3: 4th Grade Reading SOL

5/3: 1st/2nd Grade Music Performance 7:00pm - 8:00pm

5/4: 5th Grade Reading SOL

5/5: 6th Grade Reading SOL

5/ 9: 3rd Grade Math SOL

5/10: 4th Grade Math SOL

5/11: 5th Grade Math SOL 

5/12: 6th Grade Math SOL

5/17: MOD Pizza Fundraiser Night

5/18: 5th Grade Science SOL

5/19: Glow Party 6:30pm - 8:30pm

6/1: Strings Spring Concert 7:00pm - 8:00pm

6/2: Woodson High School Graduation Senior Walk at Fairfax Villa ES 3pm

6/6: Woodson HS Graduation 7:30pm - 9:30pm

6/8: 6th Grade Showcase 7:00pm - 8:30pm

6/9: Field Day

6/13: Spring Band Concert 7:00pm - 8:00pm

6/14: 6th Grade Luncheon 11:00am - 2:00pm

6/15: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony 10:15am - 11:30am 

6/16: Last day of school for FCPS Students-2 Hour Student Early Release

8/21: First day of school 2023-24

IN THIS ISSUE
  1. Upcoming PTA Events: PTA Free Bingo Night Tonight! 
  2. Attendance Concerns
  3. Staff Appreciation Week
  4. Parent Input Form For 2023-2024 School Year (Deadline 5/12)
  5. Celebrations of Lexia
  6. Kindergarten and New Student Registration
  7. Fairfax Villa Contacts
  8. Be Informed; Stay Involved!
1.Upcoming PTA Events Bingo Night returns to Fairfax Villa!

When: Friday, April 28, 6:30-8:30pm

Bingo games are FREE!!!!!  Prizes for all bingo games!

There will be snacks for sale – drinks, candy, popcorn, chips

There will be a raffle for various items, $1 a ticket.

Volunteer/Donation Sign-Up

Questions about volunteering/donations – contact Amy at [email protected] 

**Click Flyer to expand** Back by popular demand… Fairfax Villa Glow Party!

When: Friday, May 19th

What: Music, dancing, activities

Wear white or neon so that you GLOW!!!

More info coming soon!

2.Attendance Concerns at Fairfax Villa ES Chronic Absenteeism Based on 2022-23 Outcomes - State Board SOA Decision

In their April 20 business meeting, the Virginia Board of Education decided to not suspend chronic absenteeism as part of school accreditation determinations for 2023-24, based on 2022-23 student outcomes. The Board’s rationale was a desire to send a strong message to schools, families, and students about the importance of regular attendance for student success. The Board decision means that schools with Level 3 (red) in any indicator—including chronic absenteeism—based on end-of-year data will receive “Accredited with Conditions” designation. 

Currently, Fairfax Villa is the only school in the Woodson Pyramid that is ranked in the yellow chronic absenteeism rate of 16.1% for this school year.  The other 7 schools are currently in the green because their absenteeism rate is at an acceptable level.  As we finish out the remainder of the 2022-23 school year, we will continue to update this percentage with you in hopes that we can join our Woodson pyramid schools for having an acceptable chronic absenteeism rate.

Chronic Absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year, regardless of reason.  A student is determined to be chronically absent if the rate of their days absent divided by their total days in membership is greater than or equal to 10% and their average daily membership is 50% or greater in a given school year.

Fairfax Villa Elementary School is committed to providing our students with a high quality education.  Academic success relies upon excellent school attendance.  Children who come to school on time every day are building critical life skills they will use throughout the rest of their lives.  Like strengthening a muscle, building positive attendance habits early on make a difference for our children today and for our adults of tomorrow.  Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school and themselves.  Fairfax Villa is teaming up with the other 7 schools in the Woodson Pyramid in an effort to make sure all of our students are in school, on time, each day.

Did you know?

  • Regular school attendance in grades preschool through grade 6 makes it more likely that your child will read on grade level. 
  • The 2023-24 school year calendar has been published and we highly recommend scheduling vacations around the school year calendar.  We have pasted the link below for your convenience:

https://www.fcps.edu/system/files/2023-2024-standard-school-year-calendar.pdf

  • Even excused absences interfere with learning.
  • A pattern of absences (whether unexcused or excused) is one of the main reasons children have lower academic achievement.  
  • Students who attend 90% or more of the school year are more likely to graduate from high school on time.
  • Absences can mask deeper struggles. For example; absences may be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, he or she may be struggling with school work or peer relationships, or possibly facing a medical or mental health concern.

Support is available:

All staff members at Fairfax Villa ES are committed to supporting attendance. Additional resources can be found online at http://www.fcps.edu/attendance. We know that parents are the experts on their own child and our school team is here to partner and help solve attendance-related concerns.  The school counselor, school social worker, and family liaison are available:

June Bloedorn [email protected]

Virginia Kim [email protected]

Ursula Freitag [email protected]

Parents and staff enjoyed our Ukulele Concert this week!

3.Staff Appreciation Week

Fairfax Villa PTA is Growing a Garden of Gratitude for Our Teachers and Staff

Monday, May 1st - Teacher and staff BBQ

  • In the garden area, teachers and staff will enjoy their freshly grilled lunch. 

Tuesday, May 2nd - Giving Tuesday

Wednesday, May 3rd - A sunny breakfast

  • The "garden" lounge will have a nutritious buffet to kick start the day

Thursday, May 4th - Grab some sun and a sweet treat

  • A surprise treat for our sweet, sweet teachers and staff

Friday, May 5th - Cinco de Mayo 

  • To close out the week of gratitude and appreciation, teachers will warm up to the weekend with spicy burritos from Anita's

THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU

Thank you to everyone who celebrated our office staff this week! 4.Parent Input Form for 2022-23 Class Placement

If you feel there is pertinent information to support your child’s success for the upcoming school year, you may submit your input by clicking on this Parent Input Google Form . The parent input forms are due by May 12, 2023.  We value and consider your insight into your child’s learning needs. 

While we look at class placements for the coming year, we want you to be aware of the process. We place students in classrooms based on numerous criteria. Students are grouped so that classrooms are heterogeneous, having a balance of boys and girls, a balance of academic performance and ability, and groups that will allow for the greatest support from our resource teachers.

Classroom teachers will have input into the recommendations for next year, as will our counselors and specialists. Our staff has been told that we will not take requests for particular teachers because we base our placement on instructional criteria and individual student strengths and needs. It is unfair to give special consideration to some parents when it would be impossible to grant requests from all parents. Please be aware that grade level assignments for staff sometimes change, due to late enrollments or other changes.  Staff assignments are determined at the end of the summer. Our staff has been directed not to give out information about placement prior to that time.

5.Celebrations of Lexia!

1918= Lexia Certificates given this year!

79% =  Students working at or above grade level!

Parents - ask your child to show you their Lexia Superstar Certificates for the completion of each level! At the beginning of the school year, 32% of our students in grades K-6 were working on grade level material in Lexia. 

Practice Lexia at home: 

  • Log onto https://clever.com/in/fairfax/student/portal using their FCPS Google account.
  • Click on the Lexia icon. It is strongly recommended that our K-6 graders spend 15-30 minutes each night learning with this Lexia.
  • Students can also login to Lexia through their Schoology account. After they go to https://lms.fcps.edu/ and log into Schoology, click on the waffle in the upper right corner, click on Clever, and then Lexia.

 It is VERY important that families do NOT help students with the Lexia lessons

Ms. Rivera’s students are practicing hands-on math! 6.Kindergarten and New Student Registration Calling All New Dragons!

Virginia law requires that all children who will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2023, must be enrolled in kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year.  If you do not wish your child to attend school until the following year, you must notify the school in writing. 

If you have a child who will attend Fairfax Villa Elementary next year, and you have not already registered them, please contact Silvia Dossmann to allow accurate numbers for staffing and classes next year!

Register your child by May 31, 2023:

Please spread the word to your neighbors who will have children attending Fairfax Villa ES.

7.Important Fairfax Villa Contacts 8.Be Informed; Stay Involved!

10900 Santa Clara Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030  |  Main Office: 703-267-2800
Attendance: 703-267-2828 | Web | Twitter

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  Bingo Night this Friday at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

 

We're still in need of volunteers and prize donations to help support this event.

Please click here for our Sign Up Genius

Test your luck and join us for an evening of fun and chance!

Bingo games are FREE!!!!!  Prizes for all bingo games!

There will be snacks for sale – drinks, candy, popcorn, chips

There will be a raffle for various items, $1 a ticket.

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (TSAW) Monday, May 1st - Friday, May 5th

 

Help plant a seed and tend our GARDEN OF GRATTITUDE!

We're calling all gardeners to help grow and tend this week of thanks to our teachers and staff at the Fairfax Villa Elementary School!

Please consider donating money to sponsor the purchase of appreciation gifts:

CLICK HERE

Please consider helping plant our garden by volunteering to decorate:

CLICK HERE

Make a side or appetizer dish for the Teacher dn Staff Appreciation Week (TSAW) BBQ on Monday, May 1st:

(please let us know what you'll be bringing by this Thursday, April 27th)

CLICK HERE

 

Glow Party has been rescheduled to Friday, May 19th  6:30pm - 8:30pm

 

We're moving the glow party to further out in May so we can give time and attention to Bingo Night and TSAW. Stay tuned for more information! It'll be a great way for students to destress after all the testing!

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Important information from FVES PTA! Please read to the end! PTA Meeting this Thursday, April 27th 7pm - 8pm online


Calling all members to help us fill open 23/24 school year PTA Board positions!
At this week's meeting, we'll be announcing the open positions and taking nominations for amazing people! We'll also have plenty of updates to keep you informed. Check out the agenda and we'll see you online!
Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85468096382?pwd=NDFSOFlzZEVsQy9qVUpzN1hQVS85QT09
Meeting ID: 854 6809 6382
Passcode: 452507

*click image to expand* Bingo Night this Friday at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

 

We're still in need of volunteers and prize donations to help support this event.

Please click here for our Sign Up Genius

Test your luck and join us for an evening of fun and chance!

Bingo games are FREE!!!!!  Prizes for all bingo games!

There will be snacks for sale – drinks, candy, popcorn, chips

There will be a raffle for various items, $1 a ticket.

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (TSAW) Monday, May 1st - Friday, May 5th

 

Help plant a seed and tend our GARDEN OF GRATTITUDE!

We're calling all gardeners to help grow and tend this week of thanks to our teachers and staff at the Fairfax Villa Elementary School!

Please consider donating money to sponsor the purchase of appreciation gifts:

CLICK HERE

Please consider helping plant our garden by volunteering to decorate:

CLICK HERE

Make a side or appetizer dish for the Teacher dn Staff Appreciation Week (TSAW) BBQ on Monday, May 1st:

(please let us know what you'll be bringing by this Thursday, April 27th)

CLICK HERE

 

Glow Party has been rescheduled to Friday, May 19th  6:30pm - 8:30pm

 

We're moving the glow party to further out in May so we can give time and attention to Bingo Night and TSAW. Stay tuned for more information! It'll be a great way for students to destress after all the testing!

10900 Santa Clara Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030  |  Main Office: 703-267-2800
Attendance: 703-267-2828 | Web | Twitter | Contact Us

Fairfax Villa ES Kinder Orientation - Monday, May 1st

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Fairfax Villa ES Kindergarten Orientation Please RSVP for the Kinder Orientation if you have not already done so

This year’s kindergarten orientation will be held at Fairfax Villa Thursday, May 1st from 4:30 - 5:15. Please arrive at 4:10 to check in. Parents and new kindergartners will have the opportunity to meet the kindergarten team, learn more about our school and what to expect for your child’s important year in Kindergarten. If your child is turning 5 years old on or before September 30, 2023 please sign-up for the orientation using the links below. 

We will not be registering students on Orientation day. Please submit a Registration Intake form for registration requirements. Feel free to email [email protected] or call 703-267-2801 for questions.

We look forward to meeting our new kindergarten families!

English: https://forms.gle/6THzhaWqe8khSKkb7

Spanish: https://forms.gle/tyUnHFMw83jSdKeS9

Be Informed; Stay Involved!

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Important information from FVES PTA! Please read to the end! PTA Meeting this Thursday, April 28th 7pm - 8pm online


Calling all members to help us fill open 23/24 school year PTA Board positions!
At this week's meeting, we'll be announcing the open positions and taking nominations for amazing people! We'll also have plenty of updates to keep you informed. Check out the agenda and we'll see you online!
Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85468096382?pwd=NDFSOFlzZEVsQy9qVUpzN1hQVS85QT09
Meeting ID: 854 6809 6382
Passcode: 452507

*click image to expand* Bingo Night this Friday 6:30pm - 8:30pm

 

We're still in need of volunteers and prize donations to help support this event.

Please click here for our Sign Up Genius

Test your luck and join us for an evening of fun and chance!

Bingo games are FREE!!!!!  Prizes for all bingo games!

There will be snacks for sale – drinks, candy, popcorn, chips

There will be a raffle for various items, $1 a ticket.

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (TSAW) Monday, May 1st - Friday, May 5th

 

Help plant a seed and tend our GARDEN OF GRATTITUDE!

We're calling all gardeners to help grow and tend this week of thanks to our teachers and staff at the Fairfax Villa Elementary School!

Please consider donating money to sponsor the purchase of appreciation gifts:

CLICK HERE

Please consider helping plant our garden by volunteering to decorate:

CLICK HERE

Make a side or appetizer dish for the Teacher dn Staff Appreciation Week (TSAW) BBQ on Monday, May 1st:

(please let us know what you'll be bringing by this Thursday, April 27th)

CLICK HERE

 

Glow Party has been rescheduled to Friday, May 19th  6:30pm - 8:30pm

 

We're moving the glow party to further out in May so we can give time and attention to Bingo Night and TSAW. Stay tuned for more information! It'll be a great way for students to destress after all the testing!

10900 Santa Clara Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030  |  Main Office: 703-267-2800
Attendance: 703-267-2828 | Web | Twitter | Contact Us

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Important information from FVES PTA! Please read to the end! PTA Meeting this Thursday, April 28th 7pm - 8pm online


Calling all members to help us fill open 23/24 school year PTA Board positions!
At this week's meeting, we'll be announcing the open positions and taking nominations for amazing people! We'll also have plenty of updates to keep you informed. Check out the agenda and we'll see you online!
Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85468096382?pwd=NDFSOFlzZEVsQy9qVUpzN1hQVS85QT09
Meeting ID: 854 6809 6382
Passcode: 452507

*click image to expand* Bingo Night this Friday 6:30pm - 8:30pm

 

We're still in need of volunteers and prize donations to help support this event.

Please click here for our Sign Up Genius

Test your luck and join us for an evening of fun and chance!

Bingo games are FREE!!!!!  Prizes for all bingo games!

There will be snacks for sale – drinks, candy, popcorn, chips

There will be a raffle for various items, $1 a ticket.

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (TSAW) Monday, May 1st - Friday, May 5th

 

Help plant a seed and tend our GARDEN OF GRATTITUDE!

We're calling all gardeners to help grow and tend this week of thanks to our teachers and staff at the Fairfax Villa Elementary School!

Please consider donating money to sponsor the purchase of appreciation gifts:

CLICK HERE

Please consider helping plant our garden by volunteering to decorate:

CLICK HERE

Make a side or appetizer dish for the Teacher dn Staff Appreciation Week (TSAW) BBQ on Monday, May 1st:

(please let us know what you'll be bringing by this Thursday, April 27th)

CLICK HERE

 

Glow Party has been rescheduled to Friday, May 19th  6:30pm - 8:30pm

 

We're moving the glow party to further out in May so we can give time and attention to Bingo Night and TSAW. Stay tuned for more information! It'll be a great way for students to destress after all the testing!

10900 Santa Clara Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030  |  Main Office: 703-267-2800
Attendance: 703-267-2828 | Web | Twitter | Contact Us

Fairfax Villa Weekly Message 4/20/2023

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لقراءة هذه النشرة الإخبارية بلغات أخرى ، يرجى زيارة موقعنا على الإنترنت. انقر هنا!

이 뉴스레터를 다른 언어로 읽으려면 저희 웹사이트를 방문하십시오. 여기를 클릭하세요!

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Important Upcoming Date

4/21: Student and Staff Holiday

4/28: Bingo Night 6:30pm - 8:30pm

4/28: Last day to donate sneakers

5/1: Kindergarten Orientation 4:30pm - 5:15pm

5/2: 3rd Grade Reading SOL 

5/3: 4th Grade Reading SOL

5/3: 1st/2nd Grade Music Performance 7:00pm - 8:00pm

5/4: 5th Grade Reading SOL

5/5: 6th Grade Reading SOL

5/ 9: 3rd Grade Math SOL

5/10: 4th Grade Math SOL

5/11: 5th Grade Math SOL 

5/12: 6th Grade Math SOL

5/17: MOD Pizza Fundraiser Night

5/18: 5th Grade Science SOL

5/19: PTA Cinco de May and Glow Party 6:30pm - 8:30pm

6/1: Strings Spring Concert 7:00pm - 8:00pm

6/2: Woodson High School Graduation Senior Walk at Fairfax Villa ES 3pm

6/6: Woodson HS Graduation 7:30pm - 9:30pm

6/8: 6th Grade Showcase 7:00pm - 8:30pm

6/9: Field Day

6/13: Spring Band Concert 7:00pm - 8:00pm

6/14: 6th Grade Luncheon 11:00am - 2:00pm

6/15: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony 10:15am - 11:30am 

6/16: Last day of school for FCPS Students-2 Hour Student Early Release

8/21: First day of school 2023-24

IN THIS ISSUE
  1. Upcoming PTA Events: PTA Free Bingo Night - April 28th at 6:30
  2. Parent Input Form For 2023-2024 School Year (Deadline 5/12)
  3. Spring AAP Newsletter ES
  4. Celebrations of Lexia
  5. Kindergarten and New Student Registration
  6. Portrait of a Graduate Update
  7. Fairfax Villa Contacts
  8. Be Informed; Stay Involved!
1.Upcoming PTA Events Bingo Night returns to Fairfax Villa!

When: Friday, April 28, 6:30-8:30pm

Bingo games are FREE!!!!!  Prizes for all bingo games!

There will be snacks for sale – drinks, candy, popcorn, chips

There will be a raffle for various items, $1 a ticket.

Volunteer/Donation Sign-Up

Questions about volunteering/donations – contact Amy at [email protected] 

**Click Flyer to expand** Back by popular demand…Fairfax Villa Glow Party!

When: Friday, May 19th

What: Music, dancing, activities

Wear white or neon so that you GLOW!!!

More info coming soon!

2.Parent Input Form for 2022-23 Class Placement

If you feel there is pertinent information to support your child’s success for the upcoming school year, you may submit your input by clicking on this Parent Input Google Form . The parent input forms are due by May 12, 2023.  We value and consider your insight into your child’s learning needs. 

While we look at class placements for the coming year, we want you to be aware of the process. We place students in classrooms based on numerous criteria. Students are grouped so that classrooms are heterogeneous, having a balance of boys and girls, a balance of academic performance and ability, and groups that will allow for the greatest support from our resource teachers.

Classroom teachers will have input into the recommendations for next year, as will our counselors and specialists. Our staff has been told that we will not take requests for particular teachers because we base our placement on instructional criteria and individual student strengths and needs. It is unfair to give special consideration to some parents when it would be impossible to grant requests from all parents. Please be aware that grade level assignments for staff sometimes change, due to late enrollments or other changes.  Staff assignments are determined at the end of the summer. Our staff has been directed not to give out information about placement prior to that time.

3.Spring AAP Newsletter ES (PDF)

Please read the Advanced Academics Program (AAP) spring newsletter for information on spring screening and an overview of the AAP levels of service.

Arabic | Chinese | English | Korean | Spanish | Urdu | Vietnamese

4th Grade shares their Oceans Unit with other grade 4.Celebrations of Lexia!

31 = Lexia Certificates given this past week!

1884= Lexia Certificates given this year!

78% =  Students working at or above grade level!

Parents - ask your child to show you their Lexia Superstar Certificates for the completion of each level!

Congratulations to all of our students who are working hard on their Lexia lessons and making so much progress. At the beginning of the school year, 32% of our students in grades K-6 were working on grade level material in Lexia. It is VERY important that families do NOT help students with the Lexia lessons. We need a true picture of what they have learned so that teachers can best support. Assisting students will alter weekly learning results.

Practice Lexia at home: 

Students can also login to Lexia through their Schoology account. After they go to https://lms.fcps.edu/ and log into Schoology, click on the waffle in the upper right corner, click on Clever, and then Lexia.

5.Kindergarten and New Student Registration Calling All New Dragons!

Virginia law requires that all children who will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2023, must be enrolled in kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year.  If you do not wish your child to attend school until the following year, you must notify the school in writing. 

If you have a child who will attend Fairfax Villa Elementary next year, and you have not already registered them, please contact Silvia Dossmann to allow accurate numbers for staffing and classes next year!

Register your child by May 31, 2023:

Please spread the word to your neighbors who will have children attending Fairfax Villa ES.

6.POG Updates

Students have been working on the communication POG goal in the library! This month, Kindergarten through 3rd grade read some of the Virginia Reader’s Choice books. As we read each book, we shared connections, asked and answered questions, and worked together to share ideas on what we enjoyed about each book. After reading five of the VRC books, each class will vote on their favorite. We love reading and discussing good books in the library!

7.Important Fairfax Villa Contacts 8.Be Informed; Stay Involved!

10900 Santa Clara Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030  |  Main Office: 703-267-2800
Attendance: 703-267-2828 | Web | Twitter

Sign up now! Rec-PAC This Summer at Fairfax Villa

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لقراءة هذه النشرة الإخبارية بلغات أخرى ، يرجى زيارة موقعنا على الإنترنت. انقر هنا!

이 뉴스레터를 다른 언어로 읽으려면 저희 웹사이트를 방문하십시오. 여기를 클릭하세요!

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Rec-PAC This Summer at Fairfax Villa

We are thrilled to welcome back Rec-PAC for another summer to support our families from June 26-August 3! PRE-REGISTRATION: April 18-June 9, 2023 Save $8 per week by pre-registering. NEW! Online registration available for everyone! Mail (payment and registration form): FCPA/Rec-PAC P.O. Box 4606, Fairfax, Va. 22038. Mailed registrations must be postmarked by June 9 to receive early registration discount. FAX: (703) 653-9440 (When registering by fax, you must include credit card information.) PHONE: (703) 222-4664, ONLINE: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes. There are no weekly
walk-in registrations for 2023. All registrations must be done by mail or online in advance.

Children who have completed kindergarten through those entering 7th grade and who are residents of Fairfax County, Fairfax City and Falls Church. Children with disabilities may attend any location or select one of the lower ratio sites (specialized inclusion sites with staff trained to support children with disabilities). . For ADA accommodations, please fill out the online request form or email [email protected]. More accommodation information can be found of page 8 of this packet. To register, call 703-222-4664, TTY VA Relay 711.

Link to brochure

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sites/parks/files/assets/documents/camps/rec-pac/recpac-brochure.pdf

Register EARLY to guarantee your child's spot at the Fairfax Villa Location! *Click flyer for brochure*

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Fairfax Villa Weekly Message 4/13/2023

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لقراءة هذه النشرة الإخبارية بلغات أخرى ، يرجى زيارة موقعنا على الإنترنت. انقر هنا!

이 뉴스레터를 다른 언어로 읽으려면 저희 웹사이트를 방문하십시오. 여기를 클릭하세요!

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Important Upcoming Dates

4/13: 2 Hour Student Early Release

4/14: Teacher Workday & Student Holiday 

4/28: Bingo Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm

5/1: Kindergarten Orientation 4:30pm - 5:15pm

5/2: 3rd Grade Reading SOL 

5/3: 4th Grade Reading SOL

5/3: 1st/2nd Grade Music Performance 7:00pm - 8:00pm

5/4: 5th Grade Reading SOL

5/5: 6th Grade Reading SOL

5/5: PTA Cinco de May and Glow Party 6:30pm - 8:30pm

5/ 9: 3rd Grade Math SOL

5/10: 4th Grade Math SOL

5/11: 5th Grade Math SOL 

5/12: 6th Grade Math SOL

5/18: 5th Grade Science SOL

6/1: Strings Spring Concert 7:00pm - 8:00pm

6/2: Woodson High School Graduation Senior Walk at Fairfax Villa ES 3pm

6/6: Woodson HS Graduation 7:30pm - 9:30pm

6/8: 6th Grade Showcase 7:00pm - 8:30pm

6/9: Field Day

6/13: Spring Band Concert 7:00pm - 8:00pm

6/14: 6th  Grade Luncheon 11:00am - 2:00pm

6/15: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony 10:15am - 11:30am 

6/16: Last day of school for FCPS Students-2 Hour Student Early Release

IN THIS ISSUE
  1. Salad Bar Updates
  2. Parent Input Form For 2023-2024 School Year (Deadline 5/12)
  3. Spring AAP Newsletter ES
  4. Celebrations of Lexia
  5. PTA Free Bingo Night - April 28th at 6:30
  6. Kindergarten and New Student Registration
  7. Counseling News
  8. Portrait of a Graduate Update
  9. Monday and Friday Fairfax Villa Clothing
  10. Fairfax Villa Contacts
  11. Be Informed; Stay Involved!
  12. Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
1.Salad Bar Began on April 12 Student Introduction to the Salad Bar

A salad bar is being added to the lunch line in your school! Please review each of the steps below with students to assist them in building a nutritious and delicious lunch.

1. Check the lunch menu in the morning to decide what foods you would like to eat.
2. Use the hand sanitizer before taking a lunch tray and always have clean hands.
3. Begin building a lunch by putting yummy fruits and/or vegetables on your lunch tray with the tongs or spoons for each item. Never use your hands.
4. Fill at least one square on the lunch tray with fruits and/or vegetables.
5. Select from the protein options (cheese, eggs, etc.) if you would like.
6. Carefully, add salad dressing from a squirt bottle to your salad or vegetables.
7. Hold lunch tray with both hands. Move to the lunch line door to enter and take one milk from the cooler by the door if you would like.
8. Then pick from one main item/entrée (chicken tenders, pizza, etc.) if you would like one.
9. Next, say “Hi!” to the cashier and enter your lunch number on the keypad.
10. Ask for a pretzel as part of your meal if you did not take a main item/entrée (chicken tenders, pizza, etc.).
11. Enjoy your salad bar lunch and always remember to follow the Salad Bar Rules!

Lots of fruits and vegetables were eaten this week with the help of our new salad bar! We are so proud of how our students are handling this new transition!  2.Parent Input Form for 2022-23 Class Placement

If you feel there is pertinent information to support your child’s success for the upcoming school year, you may submit your input by clicking on this Parent Input Google Form . The parent input forms are due by May 12, 2023.  We value and consider your insight into your child’s learning needs. 

While we look at class placements for the coming year, we want you to be aware of the process. We place students in classrooms based on numerous criteria. Students are grouped so that classrooms are heterogeneous, having a balance of boys and girls, a balance of academic performance and ability, and groups that will allow for the greatest support from our resource teachers.

Classroom teachers will have input into the recommendations for next year, as will our counselors and specialists. Our staff has been told that we will not take requests for particular teachers because we base our placement on instructional criteria and individual student strengths and needs. It is unfair to give special consideration to some parents when it would be impossible to grant requests from all parents. Please be aware that grade level assignments for staff sometimes change, due to late enrollments or other changes.  Staff assignments are determined at the end of the summer. Our staff has been directed not to give out information about placement prior to that time.

3.Spring AAP Newsletter ES (PDF)

Please read the Advanced Academics Program (AAP) spring newsletter for information on spring screening and an overview of the AAP levels of service.

Arabic | Chinese | English | Korean | Spanish | Urdu | Vietnamese

Students in Ms. Luecke’s class showed their appreciation for their student teacher! 

4.Celebrations of Lexia!

30 = Lexia Certificates given this past week!

1860= Lexia Certificates given this year!

78% =  Students working at or above grade level!

Parents - ask your child to show you their Lexia Superstar Certificates for the completion of each level!

Congratulations to all of our students who are working hard on their Lexia lessons and making so much progress. At the beginning of the school year, 32% of our students in grades K-6 were working on grade level material in Lexia. It is VERY important that families do NOT help students with the Lexia lessons. We need a true picture of what they have learned so that teachers can best support. Assisting students will alter weekly learning results.

Practice Lexia at home: 

  • Log onto https://clever.com/in/fairfax/student/portal using their FCPS Google account.
  • Click on the Lexia icon. It is strongly recommended that our K-6 graders spend 15-30 minutes each night learning with this Lexia.
  • Students can also login to Lexia through their Schoology account. After they go to https://lms.fcps.edu/ and log into Schoology, click on the waffle in the upper right corner, click on Clever, and then Lexia.
5.PTA Free Bingo Night - April 28th at 6:30 **Click Image to Enlarge** **Click Image to Enlarge** 6.Kindergarten and New Student Registration Calling All New Dragons!

Virginia law requires that all children who will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2023, must be enrolled in kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year.  If you do not wish your child to attend school until the following year, you must notify the school in writing. 

If you have a child who will attend Fairfax Villa Elementary next year, and you have not already registered them, please contact Silvia Dossmann to allow accurate numbers for staffing and classes next year!

Register your child by May 31, 2023:

Please spread the word to your neighbors who will have children attending Fairfax Villa ES.

7.COUNSELING NEWS The latest news and updates from Ms. Kim & Ms. Donovan

Portrait of a Graduate “Communicator” skills:

Over the past couple of months, the school counseling department has been working with each grade to help students develop and hone their communication skills. We are committed to focusing on the needs, interests, and issues related to student growth as well as the individual development in academic, career, and personal/social areas. By guiding and nurturing the whole student, we help build the skills necessary to be successful both academically and socially.

We have been using Kelso’s Choices and Zones of Regulation curriculums across the grades to facilitate and help students develop and hone their “communicator” skills. The ability to communicate effectively is one of the most important life skills your child can have to achieve success in school and beyond. Students are learning to express themselves clearly, confidently, and respectfully.

8.POG Updates

Students have been working on the communication POG goal in the library! This month, Kindergarten through 3rd grade read some of the Virginia Reader’s Choice books. As we read each book, we shared connections, asked and answered questions, and worked together to share ideas on what we enjoyed about each book. After reading five of the VRC books, each class will vote on their favorite. We love reading and discussing good books in the library!

9.Monday & Friday Fairfax Villa Clothing
  • On Mondays, we will be wearing our Positivity shirts to highlight our character strengths and virtues that we will be learning throughout the school year.
  • On Fridays, we will be showing off our favorite Fairfax Villa spirit wear.  If you’d like to purchase new spirit wear, please reach out to our PTA. 
10.Important Fairfax Villa Contacts 11.Be Informed; Stay Involved! 12.Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

According to a recent study of elementary and middle schools, there is a 5.8% difference between April and June attendance rates. Let's work together for a strong finish to the school year! Visit our website for more attendance resources.

10900 Santa Clara Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030  |  Main Office: 703-267-2800
Attendance: 703-267-2828 | Web | Twitter

Fairfax Villa Weekly Message 3/31/2023

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Important Upcoming Dates

4/3 - 4/7: Spring Break: School and office are closed

4/13: 2 Hour Student Early Release

4/14: Teacher Workday & Student Holiday 

4/28: Bingo Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm

5/1: Kindergarten Orientation 4:30pm - 5:15pm

5/2: 3rd Grade Reading SOL 

5/3: 4th Grade Reading SOL

5/3: 1st/2nd Grade Music Performance 7:00pm - 8:00pm

5/4: 5th Grade Reading SOL

5/5: 6th Grade Reading SOL

5/5: PTA Cinco de May and Glow Party 6:30pm - 8:30pm

5/ 9: 3rd Grade Math SOL

5/10: 4th Grade Math SOL

5/11: 5th Grade Math SOL 

5/12: 6th Grade Math SOL

5/18: 5th Grade Science SOL

6/1: Strings Spring Concert 7:00pm - 8:00pm

6/6: Woodson HS Graduation 7:30pm - 9:30pm

6/8: 6th Grade Showcase 7:00pm - 8:30pm

6/9: Field Day

6/13: Spring Band Concert 7:00pm - 8:00pm

6/14: 6th  Grade Luncheon 11:00am - 2:00pm

6/15: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony 10:15am - 11:30am 

6/16: Last day of school for FCPS Students-2 Hour Student Early Release

IN THIS ISSUE
  1. Heritage Night Pictures
  2. Salad Bar Beginning on April 12
  3. Parent Input Form For 2023-2024 School Year
  4. Spring AAP Newsletter ES
  5. Read Across America Bingo Challenge
  6. Celebrations of Lexia
  7. Kindergarten and New Student Registration
  8. Portrait of a Graduate Update
  9. Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families
  10. Monday and Friday Fairfax Villa Clothing
  11. Fairfax Villa Contacts
  12. Be Informed; Stay Involved!
  13. Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
1.Heritage Night Pictures!

FVES PTA families and communities,

We were so excited to bring back our beloved Heritage Night and we had an incredible slate of presentations, fashion and talent!  We had so many families represent their birth countries, honoring their communities and sharing their knowledge. Please view the pictures from the event below as we certainly made our diversity shine!

2. Salad Bar Beginning on April 12 Student Introduction to the Salad Bar

A salad bar is being added to the lunch line in your school! Please review each of the steps below with students to assist them in building a nutritious and delicious lunch.

1. Check the lunch menu in the morning to decide what foods you would like to eat.
2. Use the hand sanitizer before taking a lunch tray and always have clean hands.
3. Begin building a lunch by putting yummy fruits and/or vegetables on your lunch tray with the tongs or spoons for each item. Never use your hands.
4. Fill at least one square on the lunch tray with fruits and/or vegetables.
5. Select from the protein options (cheese, eggs, etc.) if you would like.
6. Carefully, add salad dressing from a squirt bottle to your salad or vegetables.
7. Hold lunch tray with both hands. Move to the lunch line door to enter and take one milk from the cooler by the door if you would like.
8. Then pick from one main item/entrée (chicken tenders, pizza, etc.) if you would like one.
9. Next, say “Hi!” to the cashier and enter your lunch number on the keypad.
10. Ask for a pretzel as part of your meal if you did not take a main item/entrée (chicken tenders, pizza, etc.).
11. Enjoy your salad bar lunch and always remember to follow the Salad Bar Rules!

3.Parent Input Form for 2022-23 Class Placement

While we look at class placements for the coming year, we want you to be aware of the process. We place students in classrooms based on numerous criteria. Students are grouped so that classrooms are heterogeneous, having a balance of boys and girls, a balance of academic performance and ability, and groups that will allow for the greatest support from our resource teachers.

Classroom teachers will have input into the recommendations for next year, as will our counselors and specialists. Our staff has been told that we will not take requests for particular teachers because we base our placement on instructional criteria and individual student strengths and needs. It is unfair to give special consideration to some parents when it would be impossible to grant requests from all parents. Please be aware that grade level assignments for staff sometimes change, due to late enrollments or other changes.  Staff assignments are determined at the end of the summer. Our staff has been directed not to give out information about placement prior to that time. 

In addition, we also value parent input.  If you feel there is pertinent information to support your child’s success for the upcoming school year, you may submit your input by clicking on this Parent Input Google Form . The parent input forms are due by May 26, 2023.  We value and consider your insight into your child’s learning needs. 

4.Spring AAP Newsletter ES (PDF)

Please read the Advanced Academics Program (AAP) spring newsletter for information on spring screening and an overview of the AAP levels of service.

Arabic | Chinese | English | Korean | Spanish | Urdu | Vietnamese

We had the pleasure last week of having some of our Frost Middle School students be reading buddies to our 2nd graders at Fairfax Villa ES!

5.Read Across America Bingo Challenge!   

A Read Across America Bingo Board went home in your child’s Wednesday folder on March 1st. 

  • Read Across America Day began on March 2nd and ends April 12th. 
  • Your child can complete squares on the reading bingo board for cool magnetic bookmarks!  Rows, columns, diagonals all win!  
  • Please see Mrs. Case in the Library when you have BINGO to claim your bookmark!  Your child can find an electronic copy here:  Read Across America 2023 Bingo Challenge
6.Celebrations of Lexia!

 

50 = Lexia Certificates given this past week!

1838= Lexia Certificates given this year!

78% =  Students working at or above grade level!

Parents - ask your child to show you their Lexia Superstar Certificates for the completion of each level!

Congratulations to all of our students who are working hard on their Lexia lessons and making so much progress. At the beginning of the school year, 32% of our students in grades K-6 were working on grade level material in Lexia. It is VERY important that families do NOT help students with the Lexia lessons. We need a true picture of what they have learned so that teachers can best support. Assisting students will alter weekly learning results.

Practice Lexia at home: 

  • Log onto https://clever.com/in/fairfax/student/portal using their FCPS Google account.
  • Click on the Lexia icon. It is strongly recommended that our K-6 graders spend 15-30 minutes each night learning with this Lexia.
  • Students can also login to Lexia through their Schoology account. After they go to https://lms.fcps.edu/ and log into Schoology, click on the waffle in the upper right corner, click on Clever, and then Lexia.
7.Kindergarten and New Student Registration Calling All New Dragons!

Virginia law requires that all children who will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2023, must be enrolled in kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year.  If you do not wish your child to attend school until the following year, you must notify the school in writing. 

If you have a child who will attend Fairfax Villa Elementary next year, and you have not already registered them, please contact Silvia Dossmann to allow accurate numbers for staffing and classes next year!

Register your child by May 31, 2023:

Please spread the word to your neighbors who will have children attending Fairfax Villa ES.

8.POG Updates

Students have been working on their POG Communicator Skills in art classes over the past several weeks. First and second graders learned how to participate in art critiques! They learned the importance of sharing their artwork with the class and practiced giving kind suggestions and compliments. The upper grades wrote about their artworks upon finishing them and reflected on successes and areas for improvement.

Students in Ms. Vadala’s class are practicing their keyboarding skills for first grade!  9.Tutor.com - Free Extra Help for Students 

FCPS students are able to get free bilingual tutoring help at any time using your Schoology account. It takes just a few minutes to sign up. Find out more about Tutor.com here. Potential tutoring possibilities include:

  • Reading and math practice/support

  • Write computer programs
  • Study for the SAT
  • Receive feedback on scholarship essays
10.Monday & Friday Fairfax Villa Clothing
  • On Mondays, we will be wearing our Positivity shirts to highlight our character strengths and virtues that we will be learning throughout the school year.
  • On Fridays, we will be showing off our favorite Fairfax Villa spirit wear.  If you’d like to purchase new spirit wear, please reach out to our PTA. 
11.Important Fairfax Villa Contacts 12.Be Informed; Stay Involved! 13.Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

According to a recent study of elementary and middle schools, there is a 5.8% difference between April and June attendance rates. Let's work together for a strong finish to the school year! Visit our website for more attendance resources.

10900 Santa Clara Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030  |  Main Office: 703-267-2800
Attendance: 703-267-2828 | Web | Twitter

Fairfax Villa Weekly Message 3/24/2023

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To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.

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Important Upcoming Dates

3/24: Heritage Night at FVES 6:00pm - 8:00pm

3/27: Woodson Pyramid Spring Art Show

3/27: Club and 6th Grade Panoramic Pictures

3/29: Spring Chorus Concert 7:00pm - 8:00pm

4/3 - 4/7: Spring Break

4/12: Teacher Workday & Student Holiday 

4/28: Bingo Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm

5/1: Kindergarten Orientation 4:30pm - 5:15pm

5/2: 3rd Grade Reading SOL 

5/3: 4th Grade Reading SOL

5/3: 1st/2nd Grade Music Performance 7:00pm - 8:00pm

5/4: 5th Grade Reading SOL

5/5: 6th Grade Reading SOL

5/5: PTA Cinco de May and Glow Party 6:30pm - 8:30pm

5/ 9: 3rd Grade Math SOL

5/10: 4th Grade Math SOL

5/11: 5th Grade Math SOL 

5/12: 6th Grade Math SOL

5/18: 5th Grade Science SOL

6/1: Strings Spring Concert 7:00pm - 8:00pm

6/6: Woodson HS Graduation 7:30pm - 9:30pm

6/8: 6th Grade Showcase 7:00pm - 8:30pm

6/9: Field Day

6/13: Spring Band Concert 7:00pm - 8:00pm

6/14: 6th  Grade Luncheon 11:00am - 2:00pm

6/15: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony 10:15am - 11:30am 

6/16: Last day of school for FCPS Students-2 Hour Student Early Release

IN THIS ISSUE
  1. Heritage Night
  2. Parent Input Form For 2023-2024 School Year
  3. Read Across America Bingo Challenge
  4. Celebrations of Lexia
  5. Kindergarten and New Student Registration
  6. Portrait of a Graduate Update
  7. Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families
  8. Monday and Friday Fairfax Villa Clothing
  9. Fairfax Villa Contacts
  10. Be Informed; Stay Involved!
  11. Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
1.Heritage Night Tonight at Fairfax Villa!

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FVES PTA families and communities,

We are so excited to bring back our beloved Heritage Night and we have an incredible slate of presentations, fashion and talent!

When: Friday, March 24th, 2023 6pm - 8pm 

Where: FVES Gym

Here's a sneak peek of what countries will be represented:

India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Korea, Mongolia, Antarctica, Italy, Scotland, Eritrea ... and more!

If you signed up to host a country but have not discussed your needs with the event coordinator, please do so asap! Email [email protected]

We look forward to an exciting event, honoring our communities and sharing our knowledge. Please help make our diversity shine!

2.Parent Input Form for 2022-23 Class Placement

While we look at class placements for the coming year, we want you to be aware of the process. We place students in classrooms based on numerous criteria. Students are grouped so that classrooms are heterogeneous, having a balance of boys and girls, a balance of academic performance and ability, and groups that will allow for the greatest support from our resource teachers.

Classroom teachers will have input into the recommendations for next year, as will our counselors and specialists. Our staff has been told that we will not take requests for particular teachers because we base our placement on instructional criteria and individual student strengths and needs. It is unfair to give special consideration to some parents when it would be impossible to grant requests from all parents. Please be aware that grade level assignments for staff sometimes change, due to late enrollments or other changes.  Staff assignments are determined at the end of the summer. Our staff has been directed not to give out information about placement prior to that time. 

In addition, we also value parent input.  If you feel there is pertinent information to support your child’s success for the upcoming school year, you may submit your input by clicking on this Parent Input Google Form . The parent input forms are due by May 26, 2023.  We value and consider your insight into your child’s learning needs. 

3.Read Across America Bingo Challenge!   

A Read Across America Bingo Board went home in your child’s Wednesday folder on March 1st. 

  • Read Across America Day began on March 2nd and ends April 12th. 
  • Your child can complete squares on the reading bingo board for cool magnetic bookmarks!  Rows, columns, diagonals all win!  
  • Please see Mrs. Case in the Library when you have BINGO to claim your bookmark!  Your child can find an electronic copy here:  Read Across America 2023 Bingo Challenge
4.Celebrations of Lexia!

46 = Lexia Certificates given this past week!

1805= Lexia Certificates given this year!

77% =  Students working at or above grade level!

Parents - ask your child to show you their Lexia Superstar Certificates for the completion of each level!

Congratulations to all of our students who are working hard on their Lexia lessons and making so much progress. At the beginning of the school year, 32% of our students in grades K-6 were working on grade level material in Lexia. It is VERY important that families do NOT help students with the Lexia lessons. We need a true picture of what they have learned so that teachers can best support. Assisting students will alter weekly learning results.

Practice Lexia at home: 

  • Log onto https://clever.com/in/fairfax/student/portal using their FCPS Google account.
  • Click on the Lexia icon. It is strongly recommended that our K-6 graders spend 15-30 minutes each night learning with this Lexia.
  • Students can also login to Lexia through their Schoology account. After they go to https://lms.fcps.edu/ and log into Schoology, click on the waffle in the upper right corner, click on Clever, and then Lexia.
Ms. D’Alessandro’s class is working hard on their multiplication practice!  5.Kindergarten and New Student Registration Calling All New Dragons!

Virginia law requires that all children who will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2023, must be enrolled in kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year.  If you do not wish your child to attend school until the following year, you must notify the school in writing. 

If you have a child who will attend Fairfax Villa Elementary next year, and you have not already registered them, please contact Silvia Dossmann to allow accurate numbers for staffing and classes next year!

Register your child by May 31, 2023:

Please spread the word to your neighbors who will have children attending Fairfax Villa ES.

6.POG Updates

Students have been working on their POG Communicator Skills in art classes over the past several weeks. First and second graders learned how to participate in art critiques! They learned the importance of sharing their artwork with the class and practiced giving kind suggestions and compliments. The upper grades wrote about their artworks upon finishing them and reflected on successes and areas for improvement.

Special thanks to our amazing ESOL Team for hosting Mrs. A’s Mercantile, which helped our students determine between needs and wants! They got a chance to interact with many staff to “sell their goods” and practice conversational skills! 7.Tutor.com - Free Extra Help for Students 

FCPS students are able to get free bilingual tutoring help at any time using your Schoology account. It takes just a few minutes to sign up. Find out more about Tutor.com here. Potential tutoring possibilities include:

  • Reading and math practice/support
  • Write computer programs
  • Study for the SAT
  • Receive feedback on scholarship essays
8.Monday & Friday Fairfax Villa Clothing
  • On Mondays, we will be wearing our Positivity shirts to highlight our character strengths and virtues that we will be learning throughout the school year.
  • On Fridays, we will be showing off our favorite Fairfax Villa spirit wear.  If you’d like to purchase new spirit wear, please reach out to our PTA. 
9.Important Fairfax Villa Contacts 10.Be Informed; Stay Involved! 11.Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

10900 Santa Clara Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030  |  Main Office: 703-267-2800
Attendance: 703-267-2828 | Web | Twitter

Fairfax Villa Weekly Message 3/10/2023

GovDelivery2 months 2 weeks ago

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To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.

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Important Upcoming Dates

3/24: Heritage Night at FVES

3/27: Woodson Pyramid Spring Art Show

3/27: Club and 6th Grade Panoramic Pictures

4/3 - 4/7: Spring Break

4/12: Teacher Workday & Student Holiday 

5/1: Kindergarten Orientation 4:30pm - 5:15pm

5/2: 3rd Grade Reading SOL 

5/3: 4th Grade Reading SOL

5/4: 5th Grade Reading SOL

5/5: 6th Grade Reading SOL

5/ 9: 3rd Grade Math SOL

5/10: 4th Grade Math SOL

5/11: 5th Grade Math SOL 

5/12: 6th Grade Math SOL

5/18: 5th Grade Science SOL

IN THIS ISSUE
  1. Heritage Night
  2. Read Across America Bingo Challenge
  3. SOL Dates

  4. Celebrations of Lexia

  5. Kindergarten and New Student Registration

  6. Joint Braddock and Springfield District School Board Town Hall 

  7. Portrait of a Graduate Update

  8. Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families

  9. Monday and Friday Fairfax Villa Clothing

  10. Fairfax Villa Contacts

  11. Be Informed; Stay Involved!
  12. Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
1.Heritage Night at Fairfax Villa!

We are so excited to bring back our beloved Heritage Night! The first step in making this event amazing is YOU! Share your knowledge of countries or cultures with our community by hosting a table at our event, and or participating in a fashion or talent show. Participant details will be sent to you after you sign up as a culture host. 

Don’t miss out, we’d love to see you there! Click Here To Sign Up For Heritage Night. 

When: Friday, March 24th, 2023. 6pm - 8pm

Where: FVES Gym

This is a free event for our FVES students, their families and school staff!

2.Read Across America Bingo Challenge!   

A Read Across America Bingo Board went home in your child’s Wednesday folder on March 1st. 

  • Read Across America Day began on March 2nd and ends April 12th. 
  • Your child can complete squares on the reading bingo board for cool magnetic bookmarks!  Rows, columns, diagonals all win!  
  • Please see Mrs. Case in the Library when you have BINGO to claim your bookmark!  Your child can find an electronic copy here:  Read Across America 2023 Bingo Challenge
3.Upcoming SOL Dates:

Below you will find our upcoming Fairfax Villa grades 3-6 SOL dates. Please ensure your child is present for testing and on time and arrives at school by 9:15 AM.  This year we ask all students to bring in their laptop chargers and laptops a few days prior to testing for setup. Please keep this on your radar as we partner together for a successful SOL season. 

3rd Grade: 

  • Tuesday, May 2 Reading SOL 
  • Tuesday, May 9 Math SOL

4th Grade:

  • Wednesday, May 3 Reading SOL
  • Wednesday, May 10 Math SOL

5th Grade:

  • Thursday, May 4 Reading SOL
  • Thursday, May 11 Math SOL 
  • Thursday, May 18 Science SOL

6th Grade:

  • Friday, May 5 Reading SOL
  • Friday, May 12 Math SOL 
4.Celebrations of Lexia!

38 = Lexia Certificates given this past week!

1771= Lexia Certificates given this year!

76% =  Students working at or above grade level!

Parents - ask your child to show you their Lexia Superstar Certificates for the completion of each level!

Congratulations to all of our students who are working hard on their Lexia lessons and making so much progress. At the beginning of the school year, 32% of our students in grades K-6 were working on grade level material in Lexia. It is VERY important that families do NOT help students with the Lexia lessons. We need a true picture of what they have learned so that teachers can best support. Assisting students will alter weekly learning results.

Practice Lexia at home: 

Students can also login to Lexia through their Schoology account. After they go to https://lms.fcps.edu/ and log into Schoology, click on the waffle in the upper right corner, click on Clever, and then Lexia.

 

Ms. Wright’s class celebrated their realistic fiction writing unit! 5th graders practicing for their concert on March 29th!  5.Kindergarten and New Student Registration Calling All New Dragons!

Virginia law requires that all children who will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2023, must be enrolled in kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year.  If you do not wish your child to attend school until the following year, you must notify the school in writing. 

If you have a child who will attend Fairfax Villa Elementary next year, and you have not already registered them, please contact Silvia Dossmann to allow accurate numbers for staffing and classes next year!

Register your child by May 31, 2023:

Please spread the word to your neighbors who will have children attending Fairfax Villa ES.

6.Joint Braddock and Springfield District School Board Town Hall 7.POG Updates

Students have been working on their POG Communicator Skills in art classes over the past several weeks. First and second graders learned how to participate in art critiques! They learned the importance of sharing their artwork with the class and practiced giving kind suggestions and compliments. The upper grades wrote about their artworks upon finishing them and reflected on successes and areas for improvement.

Mrs. Atkinson hosted the first Little Dragon’s Club after school for a few of our ELL students! Thanks to the ESOL Department for all you do! 8.Tutor.com - Free Extra Help for Students 

FCPS students are able to get free bilingual tutoring help at any time using your Schoology account. It takes just a few minutes to sign up. Find out more about Tutor.com here. Potential tutoring possibilities include:

  • Reading and math practice/support
  • Write computer programs
  • Study for the SAT
  • Receive feedback on scholarship essays
9.Monday & Friday Fairfax Villa Clothing
  • On Mondays, we will be wearing our Positivity shirts to highlight our character strengths and virtues that we will be learning throughout the school year.
  • On Fridays, we will be showing off our favorite Fairfax Villa spirit wear.  If you’d like to purchase new spirit wear, please reach out to our PTA. 
10.Important Fairfax Villa Contacts 11.Be Informed; Stay Involved! 12.Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

10900 Santa Clara Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030  |  Main Office: 703-267-2800
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Spring Picture Day - Friday, March 10th

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Spring Picture Day is Friday, March 10th

Barksdale Group will be taking Spring Pictures on Friday, March 10, 2023. This will include individual and class pictures. There will be no retake days.

This is a prepay event. Students were given take home order forms. You may also pre-order online at www.barksdalephoto.com.

Proofs will be sent home to students who do not purchase in advance. Extra fees may apply if ordering after Picture day.

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