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.
Don't Miss the PTSA Meeting!
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Time: 7:00pm
Place: FHS Library
Please join us for the next PTSA meeting. There will be a discussion about study skills assessments, tools and techniques as well as continued discussion on curriculum questions.
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!
If you are able to help, please email Clare Talbert, the Volunteer Coordinator at fairfaxptsa.volunteers@gmail.com.
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
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.
Want to be Kept in the Loop?
The Fairfax High School Parent/Teacher/Student Association (PTSA) invites you to join our email list. The PTSA will send out information on school events, volunteer opportunities, and other great information of interest to the FHS community. Please note: This is not the same as the FCPS Keep In Touch
You do not have to be a PTSA member to join the email list, but by joining the PTSA you help support the PTSA's continued efforts to support our teachers and students.
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