Providence ES News
Providence Family,
We wanted to thank everyone who attended our annual STEAM Night last evening. It was such a wonderful event filled with wonder, excitement and curiosity. It put on display all of the great thinking we get to see every day at school from our students. We’re also very grateful for all the community partners and volunteers who supported the event. It would not have been successful without their participation. Looking forward to next year!
Best,
Mr. Pratt, Ms. Kelleher, Ms. Suitte and Ms. Hickey
Spring Break
Providence will be closed from March 25th through the 29th for Spring Break. Staff will return April 1st and 2nd for Teacher Workdays while students will remain on break. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! See the complete school year calendar. See you on April 3rd!
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PES Kindergarten Orientation - April 2nd
Do you have you have a child turning 5 before September 30, 2024 or know someone who has a child ready for kindergarten? Now is the time to register your child for kindergarten and join us on April 2nd, for our Kindergarten Orientation Event.
The program will begin at 8:30am and run until 10:00am. Rising kindergarten students will have the opportunity to to meet with various teachers and “experience” kindergarten and meet new friends!If you still need to register your child(ren) please contact the school’s main office to make an appointment. (flyer)
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Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.
Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in.
PES Staff Basketball Game vs Daniels Run ES
Join us at Fairfax High School on Friday, April 5th, 2024 for the Providence ES vs. Daniels Run ES at our staff basketball game. The game starts at 6:30pm. It is required that students are accompanied with an adult when they enter the school. Admittance is free and we hope to see you at the big game. Go Providence Panthers!!
Show off your school spirit during the game by wearing PES SPIRIT WEAR! You can buy it online today through April 3 (while supplies last) by clicking the link below! Sales purchased online will be sent home with your students.
Link: https://providence.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4140&form=2
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City of Fairfax Schools News
Elementary Schools to receive video cameras
The City of Fairfax is planning to install video cameras in some internal and external common areas of both Daniels Run ES and Providence ES. We invite you to attend a virtual informational session on March 21 at 6:30 where we will share details about the use of the cameras and address any questions from the community. A link to the meeting will be provided to each school community on the morning of March 21.
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FCPS News
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.
Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form
On Monday, March 18, Providence ES parents/guardians will be sent an email containing a link to complete the online FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the VDOE-mandated Performance Evaluation Program for principals and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include how the principal demonstrates/impacts instructional leadership, school climate, management, communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism within the school.
The questionnaire will be administered between March 18 and April 5. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your feedback matters!
New Regulation on Meditation and Reflection Spaces
FCPS has developed Regulation 1502 to ensure all students and staff have reasonable accommodation and access to meditation and silent reflection spaces within the school division. The regulation provides guidance for schools on how to manage requests for silent reflection during instructional and non-instructional time, and for students to leave school for religious activities.
These spaces are [designated areas within a school or on school premises] for individuals to engage in prayer, meditation, or silent reflection, inclusive of their religious or non-religious beliefs. Parents/caregivers must provide written permission for students requesting to miss instructional time on a regular basis. Families are encouraged to contact [the principal/family liaison/their child’s teacher] regarding accommodations. View Regulation 1502. Visit FCPS' Guidelines for Religious Activities webpage for more information.
The Panther Way
The following students made our "Panther Spotlight" for this week! They all were seen following The Panther Way by being Safe, Responsible, and Kind around our school building. Keep up the good work, everyone!
Mark your calendars
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March 22nd
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End of 3rd Quarter
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March 25th - March 29th
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Spring Break
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April 1st -2nd
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Student Holidays | Teacher Workdays
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April 2nd
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Rising Kindergarten Orientation
PES @ 8:30am
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April 5th
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PES Staff Basketball Game, 6:30pm
PES vs DRES Staff
Fairfax High School
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Providence ES / FCPS Quick Links
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