Panther Press for September 15, 2024

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Calendar Reminder! Early Release Monday!

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Monday, September 16th is Parklawn's first 3 hour early release Monday for the 2024-2024 school year. An eNotify was sent last week to confirm your student's dismissal plan. Our next early release Monday is October 21st.


National Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.


Families at Lunch

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We have spent the last few weeks reinforcing expectations, routines, and procedures for the cafeteria lunch time. We are now excited to welcome back family members who would like to join their student for lunch. Families may bring their own bag lunch or buy from the cafeteria. However, they may not bring treats to share with others or fast-food meals. They are also required to sign in at the office and plan to go directly to the cafeteria.


🍽️Fueling Student Success: New Food Options Cooked up at FCPS

Students will have more than a dozen new options for lunch and breakfast in school cafeterias starting this week. New menu items were either favorites at last year’s food show — including Korean BBQ wings, sweet Thai chili wings, chicken tikka masala, and barbacoa street tacos — or were tested with student focus groups and tastings. 

View our school menu to see all the new options and when they will become available.


✔️ Parent/Caregiver Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms?

We understand that the multiple school forms caregivers receive during the first weeks of school can feel overwhelming, but each one helps set your child up for a successful school year! If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact the front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage


🩹 Immunization Requirements

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to Parklawn’s front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

  • A healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
  • A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
  • A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations


📋 Permission Forms

Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed. Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. See how to use the tool


Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)

The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned by Monday, September 30.


🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that support can be provided if needed. Also, keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!


PTA Meeting is Thursday!

September PTA Meeting: Join us for our first Parklawn Parent Teacher Association (PTA) meeting of the school year! Pizza and drinks will be provided. The meeting will be Thursday, September 19, from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. It will be held in person in the school cafeteria.

Membership Drive: Help Our PTA Membership Grow! Your membership helps to support our activities throughout the year, such as providing a magic show at last week’s family picnic. Membership dues are $15 for a family (more than 1 adult) for the entire school year. When you submit your membership form (in paper or join 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!

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Upcoming Dates

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Monday, September 16: 3-Hour Early Release Day (K-5) Dismissal at 12:30

Thursday, September 19: September PTA Meeting, 5 pm