Fairhill Principal's Blog

Meet the Principal

Learn about the great things happening at Fairhill this year!

First Day

I am so excited to be part of the Fairhill family. I was able to meet our new superintendent, Dr. Scott Braband. Here are some pictures of my first day!

Passing the Baton!

Carol and I had the pleasure of welcoming Candace Hunstad (Fairhill’s new principal) to the Region 2 Family, AND to the Fairhill Family this morning.  I am excited to pass the baton to our new administrative team. I know that Fairhill is in good hands with Candace and Carol as I move into retirement.

Thank you to our entire Fairhill community for all your support and love over the years.  I will miss our students, staff and families; and wish you all the best this summer and into the future.

I LOVE Fairhill!

Thank you to the Fairhill students, staff, and community for allowing me to serve you for the past 12 years; 7 as principal.  At the end of June I will retire with the most wonderful memories of being a part of the Fairhill Family! Fairhill is a very special place to work and learn and I am sure it will continue to be so under the leadership of a new principal and with the continued dedication of our amazingly talented staff and supportive community.  I love Fairhill, and always will!  I will miss you.

Brownies Take Care of the Earth!

On April 20 our Fairhill Brownie Troop 248 completed a service project to show their understanding of taking care of our world and environment on Earth Day!  Together they planted Sedums ‘Autumn Fire’ and lavender in front of our school. These attractive and beneficial plants will bloom in the fall and will attract butterflies to our school. Thank you for helping Fairhill and our earth!

Thank you Brownies!

6th Grade at the Ford’s Theater Oratory Festival

Last week our sixth grade students did a fantastic job representing our school and school division at the Ford’s Theater Oratory Festival. Since October, the students worked on a regular basis with a Ford’s Theater Teaching Artist to build their public speaking skills and learned to inspirationally communicate ideas. Each class learned a speech by Abraham Lincoln and then all their hard work culminated in the presentation on stage at Ford’s Theater.  It was awesome to see the confidence that the children displayed as they performed for parents, visitors, and other students from around the DC, MD, VA area.

Congratulations 6th graders!  You did a fantastic job! I am so proud of your work :).

https://www.fords.org/for-teachers/programs/oratory-residency-and-festival/

Box Tops for Education Fall Challenge Winners

Last Friday we celebrated a great response to the Box Tops for Education fall challenge.  The top three classes were:

• Ms. Klemm (932 Box Tops)
• Ms. Tappan (345 Box Tops)
• Ms. Mayes (319 Box Tops)

Ms. Klemm’s class celebrated with an ice cream sandwich and an opportunity to paint my hair.  It was quite exciting to have almost 30 students take a turn to add a color…pink, red, orange, blue!

Thank you families for your support! Box Tops bring funding to the PTA.  The PTA supports field trips, technology, cultural arts and many other enriching opportunities we enjoy at our school.

Keep saving! Another challenge is coming!

Stay in Shape Over the Break!

Remember there are lots of ways to stay in shape over the winter break!

Use this link for a fun way to get your whole family moving- just like in PE: 12 Days of Fitness

ALSO! Remember to join the Myon/Dreambox Winter Break Challenge

Here is an optional challenge for all students to read and practice math over Winter Break-

Students who accumulate a combined 18 hours or more on Dreambox and Myon between December 17th to January 2nd will be invited to a popcorn party and read aloud in January.

December to Remember

We had a fabulous end to 2016 at Fairhill!  With a band/chorus concert, Pajama Day and the annual sing-along for our students in the lobby on the last day before winter vacation, we were sent off into the winter break in a festive way! Wishing all a wonderful holiday, and a Happy New Year!