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This is a time for parents/caregivers to attend and learn about the coming school year. Please see the schedule below:
Last name A-K families: 5:30-6:35
Last name: L-Z families: 6:50-7:55
We hope to see you there!
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To celebrate the new year, join us for our Parklawn family picnic on Friday, September 6. Families can pack their own dinner and blanket and join us outside for a picnic! Thanks to our Parklawn PTA, there will also be a magic show! Weather permitting, we hope to see you there between 5:30-7! |
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The Fairfax County School Board is responsible for running the public schools in Fairfax County. Twelve School Board members are elected by county voters every four years.
A student representative serves on the board as a non-voting member. They are chosen by their peers each year.
The School Board makes general rules and sets guidelines to ensure Fairfax County Public Schools runs properly. They follow the laws of Virginia and the rules set by the Virginia Board of Education.
Learning about your local School Board is important. Understanding their policies and initiatives can help you advocate for positive changes and ensure that the educational needs of all students are met. There are many ways to get involved. Learn more about the School Board, how to participate in their meetings, and where to watch their meetings.
Get to know our Parklawn Schoolboard members! Use the video links below:
Ricardy Anderson, Mason District Representative:Ricardy Anderson (with English captions), Ricardy Anderson (with Korean and Spanish subtitles)
Ilryong Moon, Member At-Large: Ilryong Moon (with English captions), Ilryong Moon (with Korean and Spanish subtitles)
Ryan McElveen, Member At-Large: Ryan McElveen (with English captions), Ryan McElveen (with Korean and Spanish subtitles)
Kyle McDaniel, Member At-Large: Kyle McDaniel (with English captions), Kyle McDaniel (with Korean and Spanish subtitles)
The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success. Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30.
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.
⚠️ Know Our Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.
If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
The Parklawn Parent Teacher Association (PTA) works to create a welcoming community for all our students, their families and caregivers, and school staff.
This week, the PTA is launching our Membership Drive! Your membership helps to support many PTA activities, such as our Wild About Reading contest, and teacher appreciation activities. Membership dues are $15 for a family for the entire school year. When you submit your membership form (in paper or online), please include the grade(s) of your student(s) to earn a point for that grade. The grade that earns the most points by September 30 will win a prize! Stop by the PTA table at the Parklawn Family Picnic on September 6 to pick up a membership form, and visit our website to join online.
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Monday, September 2: Labor Day Holiday
Wednesday, September 4: Back to School Night
Friday, September 6: Parklawn Family Picnic; 5:30-7
Monday, September 16: 3-Hour Early Release Day (K-5) Dismissal at 12:30
Thursday, September 19: September PTA Meeting, 5 pm
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