Panther Press for March 27, 2022

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Calendar Reminder

Calendar Reminder

As a reminder, students will be dismissed two hours early on Thursday, March 31, the last day of the third quarter. Friday, April 1, is a teacher workday and a holiday for students. April 4-8 is spring break. Schools and school offices will be closed. See the complete 2021-22 school year calendar

Please note: Due to scheduled facilities work over spring break, our office will be closed from April 4-8.


Parklawn Family Field Trip!!

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We are so excited to announce our 2021-2022 Parklawn Family Field Trip!

Where: National Museum of Natural History

10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW,  • Washington, D.C., 20560

Date:  Saturday, April 30, 2022

Time:  Leave Parklawn Elementary at 9:30 A.M.

           Depart from Natural History Museum at 12:30 P.M.

**Transportation Provided by FCPS Bus

The National Museum of Natural History is one of the largest science learning venues in the world. The Education and Outreach Department is dedicated to inspiring people of all ages to better understand the natural world and our place in it, by instilling a sense of wonder and responsibility through exhibitions, programs, and online resources.

*Students MUST be accompanied by their parent or guardian at all times during the field trip*

*Space is Limited to 150 people.  RSVP soon!

If your family would like to join us on the bus, sign up by Thursday, April 14 using this link:

 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EAAAE2FA4F5C61-family

A permission slip will be sent home for the first 150 people on Tuesday, April 19  to complete and confirm attendance.

 For those who would prefer their own transportation, families are welcome to meet us right at the museum!


Laptop Update for K-2

With our spring weather upon us and Covid low community level, students in kindergarten-second grade will no longer take their laptops home on Fridays. Students in grades 3-5 will continue to bring their laptops home each day.

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Parklawn Kindergarten Orientations Are This Week!

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Parklawn’s Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, March 31 from 2:30 – 3:30 IN PERSON!! You will have the opportunity to meet our Parklawn team,  see  “A Day in the Life of Kindergarten”, tour the school, and participate in a Q & A to learn more about our Parklawn Family! For those who would prefer a virtual option, we will hold a virtual Kindergarten Orientation on April 1st from 10-11 am. This will be through zoom and more information will be coming in the future!


FCPS Family Engagement Survey

Family Engagement Survey QR Code

FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey was emailed to all parents and caregivers on Sunday, March 13. If you haven’t taken the survey, please participate today! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS’ practices to best support our students. Survey topics include:

  • Welcoming environment
  • Communication
  • Student success
  • Advocacy
  • Family and school partnerships
  • Collaboration with the community to see if FCPS is meeting its goals at the school, region, and division levels

The survey is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Amharic, Farsi, Urdu, Pashto, and Vietnamese. Take the survey now by clicking on the QR code below. Visit FCPS’ website for more information.


Positivity Project: March 27-April 2

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This week our school community will be focusing on the Other People Mindset of Identifying and Appreciating the Good in Others. It’s important to deliberately work to identify and appreciate others’ character strengths.

Identifying and appreciating the good in others is a core tenet of the Other People Mindset. This isn’t always what comes naturally. Often, it’s easier to blame others for our problems or find flaws in others to use as excuses for our own jealousy, bitterness, or resentment. The problem is that this negativity usually leads to problems -- for ourselves, for the other person, and for our relationships. 

Identifying and appreciating the good in other people helps you see the world through a more positive -- and less threatening -- lens. If you’re constantly seeing the negative traits of people, you’re going to think the world is comprised of bad people -- and you’re going to operate from a defensive posture. This isn’t to say that we should be naive or see the world, and its people, through “rose-colored glasses.” It’s just that we should strive to understand people’s intent. If you see the good in another, they are likely to see the good in you.  Have a wonderful week!


Upcoming Dates

Thursday, 3/31: End of 3rd Marking Period: 2 hour early release day: dismissal at 1:25 (PAC at 1:55)

Thursday, 3/31: Kindergarten Orientation (In Person!) 2:30-3:30

Friday, 4/1: Student Holiday; Teacher Work Day

Friday, 4/1: Virtual Kindergarten Orientation (Zoom); 10-11 am

April 4- April 8: Spring Break!

Tuesday, April 12: In-School Vaccination Clinic