Welcome Back!
Dear Providence Families,
It’s been an amazing first week of school at Providence! We wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for our partnership during the first week of school. Your support and enthusiasm have created a wonderful atmosphere for learning.
As we settle into the rhythm of the school year, we encourage you to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Please don't hesitate to connect with your child's teacher or one of us directly.
Thank you again for being a part of our school family and we look forward to a great 2024-25 school year!
Best,
Mr. Pratt, Mrs. Hickey, Ms. Suitte, Ms. Hickey
Early Release Mondays
Why Early Release Mondays (ERM): To give teachers planning time, students will be dismissed 3 hours early on seven Mondays this year.
Childcare Concerns?: We understand this may create childcare challenges for some families.
Solution: Supervision will be available for students who need it during ERM days.
Action Required:
• Complete the childcare needs form for each child at PES: https://forms.gle/kTWQsgZVW5bwzpkQ8
• This form covers the first two Mondays (9/23 & 10/28).
• Staff will confirm the supervision plan for students.
Our first Monday is September 23rd.
Providence will have early release Mondays on the remaining dates and we will dismiss at 12:25pm.
- October 28
- November 25
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
More information can be found here.
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ParentVue (SIS) and Schoology for Parents
Still need to activate your Parent SIS/Schoology account? If you have not completed this process, directions to create your account are included below as well as a link on how to access information in the Parent Schoology Course.
If you have any questions, please contact Gina Shelton (gcshelton@fcps.edu) our Technology Specialist.
Activating your SIS/Schoology Parent
Accessing information in the Parent Schoology
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Digital Consent
Managing Your Child's Digital Consent
We want your child to get the most out of their school experience! To open up a world of exciting activities and valuable opportunities, we need your collaboration. Please take a moment to review and provide your consent through our easy-to-use Parent Digital Consent system. You will need to sign in using your ParentVUE account. If you do not have an account, please contact Gina Shelton (gcshelton@fcps.edu) for assistance.
Digital Consent Link:
https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent/directions
Here Comes the Bus
Know when your bus is approaching your stop. Here Comes the Bus® app is a school bus tracking app that provides real-time bus location. This helps parents and students get to the bus stop on time. Here Comes the Bus® utilizes our GPS data and available on multiple devices.
How to Get Started:
Using the app is EASY!
You will need the FCPS school district code 28982 and a Student Information System (SIS) Parent Account. Contact your child's school if you do not have an SIS Parent Account. Please be sure to follow the detailed instructions below.
From a smartphone or tablet, download (for free) the Here Comes the Bus® app from the App Store or Google Play.
Please Note: If a new SIS Parent Account was created, please wait 24-48 hours before accessing the Here Comes The Bus app.
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Pick Up Patrol - Coming Soon!
Providence will begin to use a system that helps parents make absence and dismissal changes for their child(ren) efficiently and conveniently.
It is called PickUp Patrol.PickUp Patrol is a cloud-based web application that automates the after-school dismissal process by combining powerful tools for school offices and a convenient mobile "app" for parents. It eliminates the need for parents to write notes or make phone calls to change their children’s after-school plans which increases office productivity, decreases classroom interruptions, and assists with the accuracy of end-of-day student safety.
To make an absence or dismissal change you will simply log in, select a date, choose your child’s name and a dismissal option, then click on submit and that’s it! You can make plan changes at your convenience, and submit them days, weeks, or even months in advance. And, for added security, you’ll receive a confirmation email each time a change is made.
Over the next few weeks, you will receive information on how to create your account and our procedures.
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Providence Teacher Lounge
The staff here at PES would like to send a special thank you to the Lloyd family and many other generous donors for the for their donation and revamping of our teachers' lounge. We would also like to thank Henry & the custodial crew, Kim Sulton, Melanie Rogers and Mark Stanton for their assistance. The staff greatly appreciates this warm and inviting space for our staff.
Mark your Calendar
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August 30 - September 2
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Labor Day Holidays
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September 19
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Back to School Night
5:30pm-7:00pm
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September 23
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3 Hour Early Release
Dismiss at 12:25pm
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October 3
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Holiday - Rosh Hashanah
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October 4
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Student Holiday
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October 14
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Student Holiday - Indigenous People Day
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October 28
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3 Hour Early Release
Dismiss at 12:25pm
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Providence ES / FCPS Quick Links
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