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Good afternoon, Fox Mill Families,
We had a very busy week. The gorgeous weather on Thursday made for a perfect picture day for class Spring pictures. We welcomed representatives from the Embassy of Japan. The three guests were quite impressed with the teaching and learning process as well as the aesthetics of our newly renovated school. We would like to thank our teachers from the Japanese Immersion Program for spearheading today’s visit.
A FEW UPDATES
Parent Coffee – Internet Safety
Thursday, March 21st, 2024 - 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Fox Mill Elementary Cafeteria
Join us on Thursday, March 21st from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the school cafeteria for our fifth “Parent Coffee” of the school year. Mental health counselors from the "Youth Initiatives Program of Northern Virginia Family Services" will provide parents with an informative session on Internet Safety- from a parenting, non-technical perspective. The presentation will conclude with a Q&A session. Everyone is invited! Coffee and donuts will be provided.
PTA Corner
Happy Friday! One week to go until Spring Break, and what a week it will be! Wednesday evening, take a break from cooking and order from Chick-fil-A! Don’t forget to mention Fox Mill ES when checking out. 25% of profits will be donated to our school! Thursday, join us for our March PTA meeting at 7:00 in the library. We will be discussing upcoming events and preparing for next year. Last but not least, Friday we have the challenge! Tickets are sold out but volunteer positions are still open, so sign up today.
Additional reminder: order your yearbook! The deadline is April 3rd.
Kindergarten Roundup
Save the date – April 2nd 9:00- 10:30 am (This is a parent- only event)
Fox Mill Spring Break Office Hours
The Fox Mill ES office will be open by appointment only for Spring Break. Please contact Mr. Moose or Ms. Sterner, ststerner@fcps.edu, for more information.
STEM Opportunity for 5th and 6th grade students
Hello 5th and 6th grade Fox Mill Students and Parents
I am a student attending Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) representing a non-profit organization called STEMLeap.
We are planning to host a STEM workshop for 5th-8th grade students during spring break. The program would be held from 3/25-3/29 from 1:30 to 5:00 at the North County Governmental Center conference room and would only include a $10 supply fee for each student.
The link to our registration form is https://forms.gle/8oXLH7WgM21mueT7A. More details about the program are available on our website at https://stemleap.org/.Thank you, Nathan Liu and the STEMLeap Team TJHSST.
Immunization Clinics
Measles Is Preventable
Measles is making headlines as the number of cases nationwide has topped 40, with three confirmed cases in people living in or traveling through the National Capital Region.
The good news is that measles is preventable through vaccination! Vaccines help teach the immune system how to defend against germs, helping to build up natural defenses. Give your child the best protection against measles with two doses of the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine. Visit the Fairfax County Health Department website to find out more about measles.
Extended Hours at Immunization Clinics
To help parents/caregivers obtain vaccinations for their children, the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) will offer immunization clinics with extended hours:
Parents/caregivers should make an appointment, but a limited number of walk-ins will be accepted. Please call 703-246-7100 to schedule an appointment. Learn more about vaccinating your child and find community resources to support their health and well-being.
Note: All students enrolling in public and private schools in Virginia are required to be adequately immunized per the Code of Virginia.
Dates For Your Diary
March 25- March 29th – Spring Break
April 1st – Teacher Workday/ Student Holiday
April 2nd – Staff Development Day/ Student Holiday
Have a lovely weekend,
Brian Moose Anice S. Denton
Principal Assistant Principal
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