Panther Press for March 5, 2023

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Daylight Saving Time is March 12!

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Sunday, March 12, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.


Family Math Night is Thursday!

Calling all Parklawn Panthers to join us for a fun filled evening of math games!

WHEN? Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 6:00-7:30pm at Parklawn Elementary School

WHAT? Family Math Night is an opportunity for you to experience hands-on math activities with your child facilitated by our amazing Parklawn teachers.

Mark your calendar and join us for this mathtastic  event!

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The Book Fair is Here!

We’re so excited the book fair is next week at Parklawn Elementary! The book fair will be held March 6-10 in the library. Each class will visit the book fair twice throughout the week. Once on Monday or Tuesday to preview the selection and a second time Wednesday through Friday to purchase items. See below for the hours each day:

Monday, March 6

Preview Day 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Tuesday, March 7

Preview Day 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Shopping 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Wednesday, March 8

Shopping 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Thursday, March 9

Shopping 9:00 am – 7:30 pm

Math Night Event 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Friday, March 10

Open shop 9:00 am – 11:00 am*

*only scheduled classes may shop after 11:00 am

Clean up 2:15 pm – 4:30 pm

 

The book fair will accept cash, check, credit cards and eWallet. eWallet is a cashless payment option where money can be added to a virtual account for students to use. Please note that a 6% tax WILL be charged on items this year. More information about setting up an eWallet account and our fair is available at the book fair homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/parklawnes This link can also be used to shop the fair online until 3/16.

The book is still in need of volunteers. There are a variety of positions available, including clean up. Sign up for a slot at https://bit.ly/pesfair2023 . Students in grade 5 or older are welcome during set up and clean up slots for assisting. Mrs. Zamudio can sign off on community service forms for middle or high schoolers as needed. Remember all proceeds from the book fair support our school’s classroom libraries and the school libraries. Any questions about the book can be directed to Rachel Zamudio at rhzamudio@fcps.edu. Thank you for your support of our book fair!


Parklawn’s New Little Free Library is Officially Open!

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This week we had the grand opening of our new Little Free Library at Parklawn! You can find it at the front of the building at door 2! Are you wondering how it works?

  • We initially stock the Little Free Library with a variety of books
  • You stop by and take whatever catches your eye
  • You bring books to contribute when you can

**Please note: this is NOT a drop-off for library books checked out in our library inside!

Visit www.littlefreelibrary.org for more information

Thank you so much to the Magnuson family for your generous donation of our new little free library!


Parking Lot Entrance and Exit Reminder

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We’ve had multiple reports sharing that cars are coming in the exit for the parking lot, especially in the morning. Please be mindful each of our openings are one way only. When arriving, please use the proper entrance to either park or go through kiss and ride. Thank you for partnering with us to keep everyone safe.


StreamIn/CheckIn Instructional Support Ended on March 1, 2023.

 As Fairfax County ends the COVID-19 Local Emergency Declaration on March 1, 2023, FCPS will no longer be offering StreamIn/CheckIn for students who are absent due to COVID illness.


Justice High School Addition Community Meeting- March 7

Justice High School will soon be under construction as work begins on a new addition that will accommodate increasing enrollment and enhance the building. You are invited to a community meeting on Tuesday, March 7, to learn more about what to expect as we enter this new phase of the project. 

The March 7 community meeting will be a hybrid event, allowing participants to choose to attend in person at the Justice High School auditorium or virtually via Zoom (no pre-registration is needed). The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Language interpretation will be provided based on the availability of interpretation staff. Please be aware, at this stage in the construction process, no major changes may be made.  

Learn more about the Justice High School project.

Join the meeting on Zoom .


Upcoming Dates

March 6-10: Book Fair

March 9: Math Night and Evening Bookfair 6-7:30 pm

March 16: PTA Meeting