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May is a national month of recognition of the history of Jewish contributions to American culture, acknowledging the diverse achievement of the Jewish community in the U.S. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. |
People with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific have been integral to the story of America. In 1992, May was designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their heritage and contributions. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. |
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is May 6 - 10! The Parklawn PTA will be providing treats to staff this week to thank them for their tireless efforts to teach, nurture, and support students and their families. Students can also show their appreciation:
Monday: Bring or draw a picture of a flower to give your teachers
Tuesday: Give a high-five to all the teachers and staff you see
Wednesday: Write adjectives describing your teacher to make a poem—use this worksheet from the National PTA to get started!
Thursday: Draw a picture of you and your teacher in class
Friday: Write a thank you note for a teacher or staff member who has helped you
Bingo Night is Friday, May 17! Mark your calendars and come for an evening of games and raffle prizes. We are looking for volunteers to help during the event—check out our sign-up sheet and let us know if you can help. All volunteers will receive five raffle tickets for each 30-minute slot they sign up for!
Our next PTA Meeting will be Thursday, May 16, at 4:30 in the library. We’ll be holding elections for three PTA officer positions: President, Treasurer, and Vice President. We provided information about the President and Treasurer roles over the last two weeks. The other officer position open is Vice President. The Vice President leads PTA meetings if the President is not available and has a flexible role in helping to plan different types of events. All PTA members are eligible to run for office and vote for officers. If you are interested in any officer positions, please email current PTA President Joselle Shea to be put on the ballot.
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Come visit Parklawn’s May Family Market from 5-7 pm! We’re partnering with the @Capital Area Food Bank to offer fresh produce and dry goods to members of the Parklawn school community, free of charge. Groceries are available on a first‑come first‑serve basis. This is our last market of the school year! We'll see you there! |
School pictures are ready! If you have not ordered pictures yet and would like to do so, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's school ID number. All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card. More about the Smilesafe program here. Thank you! |
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Learning at school will continue up to the very end of the year on June 12th! It is important that your child continue to be at school and on time every day through the last day. Please plan trips after that date so that your child does not miss school. Absences for travel before school ends will be considered unexcused and may result your child in being listed as chronically absent as defined by the state of Virginia. Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn and connect to peers and their teachers!
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is the SEL Screener.
Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener in March, providing information on their skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. The SEL Screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create the learning, experiences, and environments students need to be successful.
Individual student SEL Screener results should now be available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
For more information about the screener please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or contact your student’s school.
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May 9: May Family Market – last of the year! 5-7 pm
May 16: PTA Meeting; 4:30 pm in the library
May 17: PTA Bingo Night
May 22: Artful Spring Sing; 6:30-8
May 27: Memorial Day Holiday
May 29: Field Day
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