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Good afternoon, Fox Mill Family,
We had a wonderful week learning and growing together. In honor of Hinamatsuri, Doll’s Day or Girls’ Day, students participating in the first-grade Japanese Immersion program made March calendars with the Origami Hina dolls. JCC (Japanese Cultural Committee) set up a doll display in the library and talked about the tradition on March 6. Stay tuned boys, the tradition continues May 5th, when Boys’ Day will be celebrated. The purpose of both days is to bring hope and celebrate health and happiness of young children in Japan.
Fox Mill Sprout Society – Garden Updates
The garden season has started, and we are thrilled to share some exciting updates. Last Friday, Hidden Lane Landscaping generously donated their time, crew, and materials to prepare our gardens for planting. Their generosity included weeding, conditioning the soil in both the raised beds and ground-level beds, and adding additional soil where needed.
This week, the Garden Committee met and worked on a plan that includes spring planting, classroom integration, after-school garden club/activities, and volunteer opportunities.
Stay tuned for more information and opportunities for you to get involved.
Spring Pictures
Individual and class pictures will be taken on Wednesday, March 13th. Families should have received separate order envelopes for individual and class pictures. You may order pictures using the envelopes or order from Strawbridge Studios online. All students will be photographed; purchase is optional.
If your student is in 6th grade you should also have received a separate order form for a panoramic picture of all 6th grade students.
Please note—the individual pictures in the spring differ from those taken in the fall. Spring pictures will be full body shots set in front of a background. An example can be found on Fox Mill’s website, foxmilles.fcps.edu.
Kindergarten Round Up
FOX MILL KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION ROUND UP AGENDA
APRIL 2, 2024
9:00—10:30 AM
- 9:00-9:05 Welcome & Introductions from Principal
- 9:05-9:10 Registration Requirements/Student Information/Q&A
- 9:10-9:20 School Health Introduction: Public Health Nurse, Fairfax County Health Dept
- 9:20-9:50 Kindergarten Program Overview: Kindergarten Faculty
- 9:50-9:55 Questions & Answers
- 10:00-10:30 Self-Guided Tours
- 10:00-10:30 Registration Assistance—Parents in need of assistance can meet with Registrar
SAVE THE DATES:
- KINDERGARTEN FAMILY OPEN HOUSE: AUGUST (Date/Time TBD)
- WELCOME BACK INFORMATIONAL LETTER MAILED/EMAILED: EARLY AUGUST
- FCPS “BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT”: PARENTS ONLY – Date TBD by FCPS
Safely View the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8
A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, and will be viewable, depending on weather, in Fairfax County. The eclipse will begin in our area around 2:04 p.m. and end around 4:32 p.m., with the maximum eclipse occurring around 3:20 p.m.
Because the timing overlaps with dismissal, it is crucial that students understand the importance of safe viewing practices. We encourage families to review these Solar Eclipse Resources, especially the eye safety information. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon while prioritizing safe solar viewing.
Take the Family Engagement Survey!
FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey is now open. Survey partner K12 Insight emailed a link to families on March 3 and again on March 6. Please participate! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS practices to best support our students.
The survey is available in 10 languages. Parents/caregivers may stop by the front office to fill out a paper survey or complete the survey online. Please check your email for the survey invitation or use this survey link. Get more information on the Family Engagement Survey webpage
Dates For Your Diary
March 10th- Spring Forward (Set your watches and your clocks)
March 11- First Full Day of Ramadan
March 13- Spring Pictures
March 13th- Japanese Government Visit
Have a lovely weekend.
Brian Moose Anice S. Denton
Principal Assistant Principal
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