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To read in other languages please view it on the Parklawn website .
Para leer en otros idiomas, puede verla en el siti website de Parklawn.
During the February 8, 2024 meeting, The School Board voted to approve the Proposed FCPS FY 2025-29 Capital Improvement Program, as amended. View all amendments on Boarddocs.
One of the amendments to the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) was to add Parklawn Elementary School to the Priority Recommended Boundary Adjustments of the Proposed CIP with a Potential Scoping of Fall 2024/Spring 2025. This will allow FCPS staff to address our projected capacity and the number of outdoor buildings we have for learning. This is not an immediate process, with a possible study beginning in the next school year. No changes to our enrollment or building will be affected at this time. FCPS will share process information as they determine to move forward. Our focus at Parklawn remains on the education and care for each of our students every day.
We’re so excited the book fair is coming soon to Parklawn Elementary! The book fair will be held February 26 - March 1 in the library, with set-up taking place Friday, February 23. 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:
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Monday, February 26, and February, 27 – Preview Days
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Tuesday, February 27
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Shopping - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Wednesday, February 28
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Shopping – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Thursday, February 29
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Shopping – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Friday, March 1
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Shopping – 9:00 am - 12:30 pm**
**only assigned classes will be able to shop after 12:30 pm.
Clean up - 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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The book fair will accept cash, check (payable to the school), 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 tax WILL NOT 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 3/7.
The book is always in need of volunteers. There are a variety of positions available, including set up and clean up. Sign up for a slot at https://bit.ly/pesfair2024. 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. New this year: ALL adult volunteers will get a free item of choice for their volunteering. Remember all proceeds from the book fair support our school’s classroom libraries and the school library. Any questions about the book can be directed to Rachel Zamudio at rhzamudio@fcps.edu. Thank you for your support of our book fair!
Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools.
Tech Adventure Camp is available for current grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register.
FCPS funds the use of Lexia for all elementary and middle schools to use as part of their literacy instruction. Lexia is a computer-based program that supplements classroom instruction to help students develop literacy skills. It also provides teachers with data to identify students who need additional support, and the ability to know which specific concepts and skills to prioritize. Attend an information night on Monday, February 12, at 6:30 p.m., at Thoreau Middle School. Parents/caregivers will learn more about Lexia, and how FCPS is integrating it into the classroom and supporting student growth in reading. Attendees will also get tips for supporting their students at home.
Register to attend or submit a question in advance. Unable to attend in person? Join on Zoom.
Integrating Lexia into the literacy curriculum aligns with the Virginia Literacy Act, FCPS’ Equitable Access to Literacy, and FCPS Strategic Plan Goal 3, which aims to have all students reading on level by the end of third grade.
Please join us for our next PTA meeting, Thursday, February 15, at 4:30 p.m. We'll meet in person in the school library. During the meeting, we'll discuss PTA activities for the spring, including Bingo Night, Teacher Appreciation Week, our school supply kit fundraiser, and plans to support Parklawn Elementary's STEAM Night and International Family Night. We'll also hear updates from Principal Forgy. All are welcome!
We are also excited that our Wild About Reading Contest will begin on Friday, February 16, to celebrate reading. The contest also builds excitement around the upcoming Book Fair, which needs volunteers to help set up and take down displays, assist students with their wish lists during preview days, and process in-person sales. If you would like to help, sign up here: https://bit.ly/pesfair2024.
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Thursday, February 15: PTA Meeting 4:30 pm
Monday, February 19: Presidents Day: School Holiday
February 26 - March 1: Book Fair
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