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Ivy Tour
Harvard * Yale * Princeton
NYU * Columbia * MIT
University of Pennsylvania
8th - 12th graders
April 18 - 20
$395 per student
Includes: transportation, meals (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners), tips, shared hotel accommodations, travel insurance, tour guide tip. Students should bring their own money for any snacks and souvenirs. Minimum of 10 students. Space is limited and will be filled on a first come basis.
For more information: call the Fairfax Christian School office, 703-759-5100.
Design And Order Class Rings
High school students can order their Fairfax Christian School class rings through Jostens.com. Students may design and personalize their own class rings choosing from a variety of styles and stone colors.
PSAT Reminder
Wednesday, October 13th, non-ESL students in 9th and 10th grades and all 11th graders (except first year ESL students) will take the PSAT test. Please make sure that your child is well rested and has a good breakfast before coming to school.
It is important that your child arrives to school on time. Students that arrive after the test begins may not take the test. Students should bring their school calculator. Pencils will be provided.
50th Year Kick-Off Picnic
NEW! Block Scheduling
Middle and high school students will move to a modified block schedule for the last period of the day. This will allow longer periods for art, music and P.E. classes. Several of the AP classes will also use this time block.
Congratulations Mrs. Hansen!
Angela Hansen, Kindergarten and AP Studio Art Teacher was juried into the 9th Annual Something Hot Art Show at Gallery 222 in Leesburg, Virginia. Her pastel drawing, Sun Bathing, shows a lazy catamaran basking in the Caribbean sun. Over one hundred and twenty pieces of art were submitted for the show. Only a few were selected for the exhibit which will ran from August 13 to August 27, 2010.
Mrs. Hansen will be teaching an AP Studio Art class at Fairfax Christian School for the 2010-2011 school year. The class will explore many mediums like pastels as well as work on composition and design projects. Students will create a portfolio of artwork to submit to the College Board with the possibility of receiving college credit for their endeavors.
The AP Studio Art class is unique as it does not require passing a test, but a compilation and submission of work in breadth (exploration of different mediums/styles) and concentration (an interrelated series of work). Students will learn how to create a cohesive body of work for participation in gallery exhibitions, portfolio submissions to art schools or competition in local, regional and national art contests.
NEW! Items In School Logo Store
Visit the Fairfax Christian School Logo Store for t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, bags and more. All adored with Fairfax Christian School logos.
NEW items for soccer, basketball, baseball, cross country, volleyball and school clubs.
http://www.cafepress.com/fairfaxcs
FCS History - People Magazine
http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20079582,00.html
Mr. Thoburn's History Challenge
Discovery Program Open
Welcome to the Discovery Room! This is where students work one-on-one with a licensed educational therapist, Elizabeth Yates. What do we do? We engage in multiple techniques to strengthen the brain. Programs include "Search & Teach" for 5 and 6 year olds, and "Discovery Therapy" for ages 7 on up to adult.
Highlights: Science Fair 2010
Fairfax Christian School held their Science Fair 2010 on May 26th. There were entries from the lower school, middle school and high school. Here are a few highlights from the Science Fair.
Summer English Classes ESL
Summer English Classes
at the Fairfax Christian School
First Session: July 6 – 30, 2010
Second Session: August 2 – 27, 2010
Our intensive summer English programs meet from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. There are two sessions. Summer courses are taught by Fairfax Christian High School teachers. The program is offered for beginning and intermediate English students entering grades
five and up.
Students begin the session with comprehensive placement tests. Topics covered depend on the student’s level and include phonics, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, conversation, public speaking, and TOEFL preparation.
Fees
One-Time Summer Registration Fee
paid with application
$300 non-refundable
First Session: July 6 – 30, 2010 $1,400
Second Session: August 2 – 27, 2010 $1,400
Door-to-Door School Bus Transportation $490 per session
Grades
A final grade will be issued at the conclusion of the course. High school students may receive one-half of an academic credit per session.
Lunch
Participants bring a bag lunch from home or may purchase lunch from our online vendor.
Transportation
Transportation is available to limited areas, upon sufficient demand. Bus service for individual students cannot be guaranteed before June 15, 2010. Tentative transportation arrangements will be made before this date.
Dressing for Summer School
Casual dress is permitted during the summer. Any short pants must be knee length. Sweat pants and T-shirts with slogans or pictures are not acceptable. Dress should be neat, modest and presentable. Students should prepare for air conditioning.
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NEW For Fall
The 2010-2011 school year with be filled with many new opportunities for Fairfax Christian School students. For more information on a specific class or activity, call the school office 703-759-5100 or e-mail Mrs. Thoburn.
NEW! Middle School Spanish
Beginning in 5th grade, students will now have the option of taking Spanish or continuing with French. Students will sign-up this spring when they make their course selections for fall.
NEW! AP Statistics
This new course is a college-level course to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data.
NEW! Communications
This hands-on class for high school students will cover the production of the school yearbook. Students will also produce content for the school newsletter, blog and website.
NEW! Concert Band
Let’s make music! Students in middle and high school can learn to play an instrument and perform in a concert setting.
NEW! Studio Art
Get creative! Middle and high school students have an opportunity to explore art in a variety of mediums.
NEW! Suzuki Violin
Suzuki Method violin classes will be held after school for students ages three through eighteen. Students will have individual lessons and group performances. Sign-up will begin in the fall.
NEW! Discovery Therapy
Beginning this summer, the Fairfax Christian School will have Liz Yates, an educational therapist, on campus to help children who have average to above average intelligence, but are struggling in their achievement. Mrs. Yates will assess children and plan activities to strengthen deficits and thus positively impact learning. This program will not change any of Fairfax Christian School's curriculum or standards, but will allow students who are struggling to get the extra help they need to excel.
NEW! Block Scheduling
Middle and high school students will move to a modified block schedule for the last period of the day. This will allow for a longer period for art, music and P.E. classes. Also, several of the AP classes will use this time block.
Discovery Therapy
Beginning this summer, the Fairfax Christian School will have Liz Yates, an educational therapist, on campus to help children who have average to above average intelligence, but are struggling in their achievement. Mrs. Yates will assess children and plan activities to strengthen deficits and thus positively impact learning. This program will not change any of Fairfax Christian School's curriculum or standards, but will allow students who are struggling to get the extra help they need to excel.
Liz Yates is a licensed educational therapist under the National Institute of Learning Development in Norfolk, VA. She earned her master’s degree in education with certification in learning disabilities and emotional disorders from George Mason University, Fairfax, Va. She graduated cum laude from Rowan University in New Jersey with a BA in elementary education. She has taught 16+ years in public, private and home schools. She now consults with schools and home educators and presents workshops about effective learning, cognitive disabilities, and procedures for assessments. Her website is www.abletolearn.net.
For more information, please contact the school office 703-759-5100.
AP Statistics
AP Statistics will be added to the Fairfax Christian School for the 2010-2011 school year. Students must complete Algebra II and Geometry to register for this class.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes:
- Exploring Data: Describing patterns and departures from patterns
- Sampling and Experimentation: Planning and conducting a study
- Anticipating Patterns: Exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation
- Statistical Inference: Estimating population parameters and testing hypotheses
David McElfresh, a new addition to our science and math department in fall, will teacher the course. He will also be teaching AP Physics and AP Chemistry.
Bee Winner Goes To States
Patrick Ryan, the winner of the Fairfax Christian School Geography Bee, has been selected to proceed to the Virginia Geography Bee which will be held in Winchester on April 9th.
Congratulations!
Twelve Books To Help Choose Your University
Adjusted School Calendar
Therefore, we will have class on Monday, April 5, 2010. If you have already made plans to be out of town, please send a note to the school office by March 26, 2010.
The last day of school will remain June 18, 2010. Seniors will graduate on June 10, 2010. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
Dr. Walter Hays on CNN
Fairfax Christian School high school science teacher Dr. Walter Hays commented on the earthquakes in Chile. Dr. Hays is a world renowned expert on earthquakes. He was with the US Geological Survey before joining our Fairfax Christian School staff.
View CNN Broadcast
Blizzards 2010
Blizzard 2010 -- See the Fairfax Christian School Campus under 53 inches of snow and students enjoying their snow days.
Spelling and Geography Bee Winners
First Place: Sara Kamrad
Second Place: Daniel Grigsby
Both will attend the regional bee in March.
Congratulations to the school-wide winners of the National Geographic Geography Bee:
First Place: Patrick Ryan
Second Place: Marcel Hernandez
The winner will take a geography exam to qualify for the state bee.
Bee Winners
Students will participate in the Bee Finals on Tuesday, January 12th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Reston Presbyterian Church.
Spelling Bee:
1st Grade - Stephany Sun, Winner
Jason Jin, Runner Up
2nd Grade - Ben Kang, Winner
Thomas Ryan, Runner Up
3rd Grade - Neda Kamrad, Winner
Gordon Donovan, Runner Up
4th Grade - Haley Heller, Winner
Ariel Cooper, Runner Up
5th Grade - Sara Kamrad, Winner
Nicole Melnyk, Runner Up
6th Grade - Gabe O'Donnell, Winner
Patrick Ryan, Runner Up
7th Grade - Daniel Grigsby, Winner
Bahar Dastgheib, Runner Up
8th Grade - Chris Nam, Winner
Tyler Young, Runner Up
Geography Bee:
4th Grade - Will Chesner, Winner
Shrunal Pothagoni, Runner Up
5th Grade - Sara Kamrad, Winner
Nicole Melnyk, Runner Up
6th Grade - Patrick Ryan, Winner
Marcel Hernandez, Runner Up
7th Grade - Ariela Hernandez, Winner
Andrew Nogle, Runner Up
8th Grade - Ellie Lipsit, Winner
Tyler Young, Runner Up
Boxed and Hot Lunches
Parents who would like to order must go directly to order.healthelunchkids.com to set up an account and place their order. Fairfax Christian School will not take lunch orders directly.
Please note that you must order at least 48 hours in advance for your boxed lunches. If you want an order delivered on a Monday, you must place your order by 6:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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