Panther Press for March 12, 2023

To read in other languages please view it on the Parklawn website .

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Calendar Reminder!

Did you “spring ahead” and move your clock forward this weekend?

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Parent Presentation on Middle School Transition: March 21st!

Please join The Wellness Team on Tuesday March 21st, from 6:30-7:30, for a presentation about middle school. We will discuss ways that you can prepare your child academically, emotionally, and socially for the transition.  Counselors from both Glasgow MS and Holmes MS will be here to offer suggestions and answer questions. We look forward to seeing you then!


Parklawn Kindergarten Registration Time! Orientation is Coming!

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Is your child turning 5 on or before September 30th? If so, we are excited to welcome your child to Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year! Registration is already open, and you are welcome to contact Parklawn to begin the registration process. This is an important year for you and your child, and we are excited to support you in this process. For more kindergarten registration information, you can check out the Parklawn website or contact the Parklawn registrar, Ms. Lanh Nguyen, lmnguyen1@fcps.edu

Also, Save the date! We invite you to attend Parklawn’s Kindergarten Orientation on Tuesday, May 9 from 4:30-5:30 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! !


FCPS Early Childhood and PreK Programs

Fairfax County Public Schools offers programs for the youngest learners: 

  • PreK is for students 3-4 years old whose parents meet income requirements. Space is limited, and priority is given to 4 year olds to help them prepare for kindergarten. 
  • Early Head Start is for infants, toddlers, and expectant mothers who meet income requirements. 
  • Early Literacy Programs and Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) work with parents to help prepare their children for school. 

Community liaisons are available to assist families with the registration process and answer any questions. For more information, visit the Early Childhood Registration webpage.


Language Translation on FCPS Websites

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In a continued effort to prioritize access for our diverse communities, FCPS is launching a language translation feature that will be available on every division and school webpage. The feature has been added to the header at the top of the page and will scroll with the user as they navigate the page. Learn more about our new translation feature.


Positivity Project for March 11-17: Identifying and Appreciating the Good in Others

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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.

To practice and encourage the character strength of perspective with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions. Have a wonderful week!


Message from the PTA

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Congratulations to Ms. Thompson's class, our Wild About Reading contest grand prize winner! Ms. Thompson's class completed every activity and answered all the questions correctly. Impressive! For their great work, the PTA provided the winning class with a $100 credit to pick out items at the Book Fair last week! The Parklawn PTA would like to thank all 23 classes that participated in the contest as well as all those who volunteered to help the Book Fair fun smoothly. If you have any questions about other activities that the PTA is planning this spring, please email us at parklawnpta@gmail.com.


Upcoming Dates

March 16: PTA Meeting, 4:30 pm

March 21: Family Presentation: Transitioning to Middle School: 6:30 pm

March 22 - April 21: Ramadan

April 3- April 7: SPRING BREAK