Panther Press for November 14, 2021

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Panther Press for November 14, 2021

Reminder! Join us tomorrow night! “Building Strong Relationships this School Year”

Many of our students have not been in school for quite some time. Our counselors, Jamie Fobert and Mo Sharpton, would like to share how they are teaching and reinforcing relationship skills, conflict resolution skills and coping strategies. We hope you can join us via zoom on Monday, November 15 at 7 pm. Link will be sent prior to the meeting!

Turkey Trot is Back!

This year, our students will again be participating in the annual Parklawn Turkey Trot. On November 17^th, each grade level PreK-5^th grade will have a 20minute fun run on our track. Please remind your student to dress appropriately for the weather and to wear their running shoes on the 17th. Please note, due to COVID safety protocols, we will not being having visitors join us for the turkey trot this year.

November 19: Mismatch Day!

Friday, November 19 is a Parklawn Spirit Day! Our SCA (Student Council Association) met and voted on the theme of Mismatch Day! Parklawn Panthers, show your spirit! Wear mismatched clothing to school!

Fall Picture Day is Almost Here!

Life Touch Pictures will be here Monday, November 22 for our rescheduled Fall Picture Day. Picture day flyers have been sent in Tuesday folders. For those who have not placed an order and would like to do so, you may send in the envelope or order on line. If you have any questions, please reach out to your student’s teacher or Ann Lewis in the main office.

FCPS Employee Awards

Each year FCPS recognizes and honors outstanding employees in a variety of positions with the employee awards program. Both staff and parents are welcome to nominate an employee who they believe meets the criteria and goes above and beyond the call of duty.

If you are interested in nominating a Parklawn employee for an award, please use the Google form link here: https://forms.gle/BY3Jm2PHzSMrQQNS8 to review the criteria and share why you think they deserve the award. Please submit your nomination by Friday, November 19 at 5 pm. Submissions or questions can be emailed to the school awards liaison, Rachel Zamudio at rhzamudio@fcps.edu

Award Categories

Outstanding Teacher

Outstanding New Teacher

Outstanding Principal

Outstanding Leader

Outstanding Professional Employee

Outstanding Operational Employee

Positivity Project for November 14 – November 20: Gratitude

WHAT DOES GRATITUDE MEAN?

You are aware of and thankful for good things that happen.

Family Chat

Why is gratitude important?

How does gratitude impact our relationships?

What are five things that you are grateful for?

What are some things, people, or places that make you happy?

How does it make you feel when you recognize the things around you that make you happy?

What is one way that you can show gratitude every day?

“Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart not the mind.“ - LIONEL HAMPTON

Message from the PTA

Join us for our November PTA meeting on Thursday, November 18, at 7:00 p.m. We’ll hear updates on activities being planned and hear from Principal Forgy. Click this link to join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7200694134?pwd=WHg3VDhSSExISy9QckZMNEorNEVhQT09

Upcoming Dates

Monday, November 15: Family Learning Series: via zoom, 7 pm

Wednesday, November 17: Turkey Trot

Thursday, November 18: November PTA Meeting (virtual) 7 pm

Monday, November 22: Fall Picture Day

Wednesday, November 24 – Friday, November 26: Thanksgiving Holiday

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