Fairfax High School Parent Teacher Student Association (FHS PTSA)

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The January/February Newsletter Is Here!!

Keep up with all of the latest news at Fairfax High School.

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Rebel Roundup is Just Around the Corner!

Have questions/comments/concerns about your student's academic achievement? Come to Rebel Roundup and have a mini-conference with your student's teachers.

Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Time: 7:20am to 9:30am

Place: Fairfax High School Field House

Students have a 3-hour delayed opening - bus schedules will be changed accordingly.

Looking for a way to be involved?

Coordinators needed for Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

(March 13, 2012)

Do you like coordinating events? The PTSA needs your help!

We need a Teacher/Staff Appreciation Gift Coordinator and two Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Coordinators to help with the Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, March 13, 2012.

If you are able to help, please email Clare Talbert, the Volunteer Coordinator at fairfaxptsa.volunteers@gmail.com.

Breakfast Donations Needed for Science Fair

The PTSA will be hosting a breakfast for the Science Fair judges, teachers and volunteers on Saturday, Feb. 4th. If you are willing to donate breakfast items, please click here for the sign up sheet.

Note: Donations need to be brought to the Main Office before 2:00pm on Friday, Feb. 3rd or to the Multipurpose Room no later than 7:00am on Sat., Feb. 4th.

Volunteers Needed for the FHS Leadership Class Super Dance

February 11th

The FHS Leadership Class is planning a Super Dance, similar to a marathon, where students can volunteer to dance for a certain amount of time and get sponsors to donate money. All donations will benefit the National Institute on Mental Illness. Volunteers are needed to chaperone and help with the hospitality room. Please click here for the sign up sheet.

In the News

Junior Parent/Student College Planning Night

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 - 7:00 pm in the FHS Auditorium

Admissions Representatives from the following schools will be at FHS to discuss the college application and admissions process, as well as answer questions from parents and students:

George Mason University

Marymount University

University of Mary Washington

Northern Virginia Community College

Radford University's Dean of Admissions

All juniors interested in attending a two- or four-year college or university after graduation are encouraged to attend. Get your questions ready and join us for this very informative evening!

Student Training Opportunities at Fairfax Public Access

FPA is home to Fairfax County's public access channels 10, 30 & 37. They operate a full service TV and Radio Production facility. During the summer they offer 1 week Radio and 2 week Television Summer Camps which certify participants in their facility equipment and as TV or Radio Producers. Additional information can be found at www.faac.org.

Fairfax City Schools Superintendent Changing

Ann Monday, the Superintendent of the City of Fairfax Schools, has informed the Board of her desire to retire at the end of June, 2012. Click here to learn more.

The City of Fairfax School Board is now beginning the process of selecting a new superintendent to begin work on July 1, 2012. Click here to see a list of qualifications and characteristics that the School Board invites you to review, share, and provide input on.

AP Testing Registration Deadline

The AP Testing registration deadline (for non-enrolled course students and scheduling make-up tests for known absences) is Friday, March 2, 2012 - Please contact Matthew Vogl, Assessment Coach, at mwvogl1@fcps.edu for assistance.

Virginia Lottery Super Teacher Night 2012

Mason Basketball VS. Towson

The Virginia PTA is again partnering with Virginia Lottery to promote and recognize the Super Teacher award with nominations due January 4 through February 14, 2012. Eight teachers from around the state will be recognized in the spring. Check the VA PTA and VA Lottery Super Teacher web sites for more information about nominations and awards.

In honor of this awards program the Northern Virginia District PTA, in partnership with George Mason University and Virginia Lottery, would like to announce the special promotion for the Patriots basketball game against Towson University on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at 7 p.m. Through this exclusive ticket promotion, the Virginia Lottery, the Northern Virginia District PTA and George Mason University want to pay tribute to our educators who put smiles on their students’ faces and who help shape their futures. This is just one more way to say “thank you” to Virginia’s dedicated teachers.

SPECIAL 50% OFF TICKET PRICES OFFERED FOR TEACHERS

Download Flyer

Bring your School ID Card to the Patriot Center Box Office OR click on the link below! Use promo code ‘teacher’ when prompted. Limit of four (4) tickets per School ID Card. 50% discount on regular adult ticket price. Offer based on availability and cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Call 703-993-3270 for more information.

To purchase the special discounted price for teachers, log on to GMU Ticketmaster online order form.

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