Important Dates
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October 20: Holiday-Diwali, schools and offices closed
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October 22-26: PTA Online Auction
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October 24: Yearbook Cover Submissions due
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October 29: Makeup Picture Day
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October 31:Book Character Dress up Day and End of Quarter 1, two-hour early release at 1:55pm
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November 9: Veteran's Day Breakfast at 8:15am
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Dear Fairview Families,
I’m excited to share that our first school fundraiser of the year kicks off next week — our Fall Online Auction! The auction will open at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, and run through 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 26.
This event is a wonderful way to support our school while having some fun bidding on fantastic items. We have over 100 prizes, including gift cards from local restaurants, family activities, and some amazing staff donations you won’t want to miss! Check them out here:
https://app.givebacks.gives/fairviewpta2025/
Proceeds from the auction go directly toward meeting the needs of our school — supporting teachers, funding PTA family events, enhancing classroom resources, and creating memorable experiences for our students.
Your participation helps us continue to provide enriching opportunities for our students and staff. Stay tuned for more details and the auction link coming soon — and get ready to start bidding next Wednesday!
As a reminder, Monday, October 20, is a school holiday for Diwali, and all schools and offices are closed.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Samantha Goldstein
Principal
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Volunteer FCPS Program Update
We’re excited to share that over 140 volunteers have already signed up to support our school through the new FCPS Volunteer Program — and 38 have already completed the process!
If you initially applied for Level 1 or 2 and would like to volunteer for a field trip, you can log back into your account, change your application to Level 3, and resubmit.
If you’ve applied for Level 3, please note that final approval may take 6–8 weeks from the county. However, you can still volunteer at school and on field trips while your application is pending or if you’re still completing the steps.
If you have any questions about your Volunteer Application, please reach out to our Family Liaison, Laura Leonetti, at Lkleonetti@fcps.edu or 571-595-0843.
Thank you to all our incredible volunteers for your patience and support as we implement this new process!
AAP Family Night Information Slides
Slides from AAP Family Information Night are now available on the Fairview AAP website. You will also find links to Subject Specific, Part Time and Full Time to referral forms there.
Full-Time AAP Services Eligibility
Decisions for AAP Full-Time services are made by a countywide central screening committee. There are specific screening cycles for Full-Time services:
- Spring Screening: The deadline to refer 2nd – 6th graders for spring screening is December 15. Please submit this form to Alisa Pappas.
Important: Please do not wait for ability test scores before submitting a referral for your child in Grades 2-7. Referrals submitted after the deadlines will not be accepted. These referrals can also be found in many languages on the FCPS AAP Website.
Makeup Picture Day-October 29, 2025
 
Yearbook Cover Submissions!!
Veteran's Day Breakfast-November 9 at 8:15am
Lightspeed Student Online Activity Reports for All Families
Starting October 12, 2025, all parents and caregivers with Records Access in SIS will automatically get a weekly email summarizing their student’s online activity.
- This is a great way for families to have a conversation with their student about being a good digital citizen and using technology responsibly.
- Many of the reports should highlight the websites frequently used at Fairview: Clever, ST Math, Lexia, Benchmark, Schoology, and Myon.
- These reports will be sent to the email addresses on file in SIS. If a family prefers not to receive the weekly emails, they can easily opt out by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of the email.
For more information, families can visit the FAQ section on the Lightspeed Parent Report page on the FCPS website.
Attention all Volunteers/Room Parents/Field Trip Volunteers
Ensuring Student Safety: Register for Volunteer FCPS at Fairview, our volunteers are a vital part of our school community. We deeply value the time and care they give to our students.
Recent updates to our volunteer process focus on one primary goal: keeping students safe.
These updates — such as checks against the sex offender registry and, in some cases, criminal background checks — are safety measures that will help us maintain a secure and supportive learning environment for every student in our care.
We encourage all our parents and community members interested in supporting our students by volunteering at school to visit [Volunteer FCPS], click “Learn More,” and then “Sign Up.” After you create a profile, you will view an orientation video and complete a volunteer application.
Volunteer FCPS ensures a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all of our schools. All volunteers must be registered in Volunteer FCPS. This includes individuals who volunteer to chaperone on field trips, work at book fairs, and help out regularly in classrooms, libraries, or cafeterias. Volunteers who work unsupervised with students will also be required to undergo a background check.
We understand these changes may seem disruptive, especially for long-time volunteers. Our intent is to ensure that our students feel safe and supported with each and every person they encounter at school.
As a reminder, all volunteers — and visitors to a school — are required to sign in by scanning their ID at our visitor kiosk. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
Kiss and Ride
We want to thank you for helping us keep our morning Kiss and Ride drop-off safe and efficient for all students. To make the process smoother each day, please keep the following reminders in mind:
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Children should be seated on the right side of the car so they can exit directly onto the sidewalk. Students are not to get out on the left-hand side of the car in a parking lot with moving vehicles.
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Adults should remain in the car—staff will be there to assist when possible, students need to be able to buckle themselves in and unbuckle themselves to get out as staff members are not allowed to assist with seatbelts. If your child needs assistance, once in the car pull into an empty parking spot and help buckle them in safely. This will keep kiss and ride moving without any backup.
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Have your child ready to exit quickly and safely (backpack, coat, and other items in hand) so that the line can continue moving.
If your child is having difficulty with this, please consider practicing at home. Your partnership helps ensure that all children arrive at school safely and that our mornings run smoothly. Thank you for your cooperation and support!
Fairview Health Room News
 The Fairview PTA Online Auction is Back for Year 2!
Mark your calendars for October 22–26 and get ready to bid on more than 75 exciting items. From restaurant gift cards to kids’ activities and more, there’s something for everyone! Every bid helps support programs and opportunities for Fairview students, staff, and families. Don’t miss out on the fun and the chance to give back to our school community!
Fall Enrichment Programs Open for Registration!
Give your child more opportunities to learn and grow with this fall's before and after school programs. The PTA has partnered with fun, safe, and structured organizations to provide student programs where they can explore new interests and build social skills.
Don't let your child miss out on the adventure—secure their spot today and turn school days into something more!
Click here to view Fall Programs and Register Today!
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 Your Support Matters!
It was incredible to see nearly 30 of you at our first general meeting, making it our most attended meeting yet! Your enthusiasm is the spark that makes our school community so special. We encourage all parents and teachers to officially join the PTA and find volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule. Your support, whether big or small, is what turns great ideas into amazing programs and events for our students and staff.
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