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Friday January 12, 2024
Good afternoon, Fox Mill Families,
We hope you had a good week. We would like to thank all the parents who volunteered their time to support our students during Japanese Art week. Our students along with your help produced breath taking art pieces, which are currently on display throughout the building.
Here are a few updates.
SCA Winter Pencil Sales
It’s that time of year again. Please see the information below about our Annual SCA Winter Pencil Sales.
Sale runs from next Tuesday 1/16 – Friday 1/19. Tables will be set up from 8:30- 8:45am. We accept payment by only bills and coins. There will be a variety of items including: multicolor pens, croc/shoe charms, bendy pencils and erasers. All items are under $2 a piece! Please see the Flyer sent home in your child’s Thursday folder for more details.
Winter Coats
Please ask your student to check the lost and found for missing coats and hoodies. Please label your student’s clothing. All you need is a Sharpie!
AAP News
Students in Grades K-2 are continuing to work on their critical and creative thinking skills. In the last month they have learned the value of analogies in making connections at a more sophisticated level. "A facility for working with analogies gives students a structure for generating creative ideas, seeing complex relationships, and making unusual comparisons. Analogies are fun – how is thinking like a volcano? How is a dandelion like a good book? They stimulate the imagination and lead students to deeper understandings by connecting things that do not always appear connected."
This month, they are learning the skill of asking questions. "Students who take responsibility for asking their own questions become more productive and engaged in their learning processes. Guiding the development of thinking skills in all students empowers them, increases their independence, and helps them develop to their maximum potential. Children always have a wealth of questions – encourage questioning in your child and work with them to find answers."
This week, 43 of our 47 Young Scholars went to the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. to participate in the museum’s City by Design Program. This experience offered both teachers and students an engaging environment. Students became city planners for the day as they designed their own model city. They considered the problems a city can have and offered solutions by planning their own community. They used their imaginations to design and construct model buildings for the city using colorful supplies and recycled materials. Look for pictures of our trip on the school's website. Fun was had by all!
FCPS DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION LOTTERY PARENT INFORMATION MEETINGS
The FCPS Dual Language Immersion Office will host Parent-only Information Meetings for all parents interested in learning more about the program. Rising 1st grade students are eligible for the 1st Gr Immersion Lottery & the application window opens January 22, 2024. PLEASE SEE LINK BELOW FOR IMPORTANT APPLICATION REQUIEMENTS.
The information meeting for Fox Mill is on January 17, 2024 at 7 p.m. (snow date January 24, 2024).
The Dual Language Immersion Office will also host a GENERAL (Virtual) Informational Meeting
DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2024 Time: 6 p.m.
A Zoom link will be available closer to the virtual session.
VISIT THIS LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION, IMPORTANT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS and DATES FOR Other School’s Immersion Program INFO Meetings.
https://www.fcps.edu/registration/dual-language-immersion-programs-registration
For more information, please contact the Dual Language Immersion Office (571-423-4602 or immersioninfo@fcps.edu).
PTA Corner
We would like to thank everyone for your understanding with Skate Night this past weekend. Luckily, we don't have to wait too long before we can try it again! Skate Night is rescheduled for Friday, February 22nd from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
While your calendars are out, don't forget to make a note that our next PTA Meeting is this Thursday, January 18th at 7:00 in the Library. We will be highlighting all of the events planned for the rest of the year. This is especially helpful if you are new to the school this year or like to plan ahead! We will have dates, details and be ready to answer any questions. Hope to see you there.
Parent Coffee
Topic: Enhancing Your Child’s Self-Esteem
Date: Thursday, January 25th, 2024
Time 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Fox Mill Elementary Cafeteria
Do you want to raise kids that are confident, believe in themselves, and are equipped to face any challenge? Please join us for an interactive workshop that will provide you with practical ways to build and enhance your child’s self-esteem. This workshop will be co-facilitated by Claudia Thomas (FCPS Family Engagement Representative) and Wendy Salazar (Fox Mill ES Family Liaison).
Dates For Your Diary
Monday, January 15th – Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday- Public Holiday
January 25th – Early Release
January 26th – Teacher Workday
As we reflect and celebrate the contribution of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we hope his life and teachings continue to inform and inspire us.
Have a wonderful long weekend, see you all on Tuesday.
Brian Moose Anice S. Denton
Principal Assistant Principal
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