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.

Parklawn’s Book Fair is Here!

We’re so excited the book fair is coming to Parklawn Elementary THIS WEEK! 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:

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!

Parklawn Celebrates Read Across America Week March 4-8!

Parklawn will be celebrating Read Across America March 4-8.  Students will have the opportunity to read a book at school that goes along with a daily theme.  Feel free to participate with your child at home. On Friday, March 8^th students will come home with a book to keep and receive a bookmark. 

March 5 Presidential Primary

The Fairfax Board of Elections has requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate the safe and efficient administration of the 2024 presidential primary election. Therefore, March 5 will be a school holiday for students and a virtual School Planning Day Central offices and school offices will remain open. SACC will remain open, as on other professional workdays.

Join us for Parklawn's STEAM Night March 7th from 6:00-7:30!

STEAM Night is an opportunity for families to engage in hands-on collaborative learning experiences! Come play games, watch robots on the move, and see STEAM in action at Parklawn.  STEAM learning combines science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math. Through STEAM learning, students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and problem solving. Mark your calendar and join us for a fun-filled family evening!

Family Engagement Survey to Open March 3

FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. Survey topics include:

• Welcoming environment
• Communication
• Student success
• Advocacy
• Family and school partnerships
• Community partnerships

The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese. 

Parents/caregivers will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.

Upcoming Dates

February 26 -March 1: Scholastic Book Fair Tuesday, March 5: Primary Election Day; STUDENT HOLIDAY, School Planning Day Thursday, March 7: STEAM Night, 6-7:30 pm Thursday, March 14: March Family Market, 5-7 pm Thursday, March 21: PTA Meeting, 4:30-5:30 pm Friday, March 22: End of 3rd Marking Period March 25-29: Spring Break

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