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September 20, 2024
Good Afternoon Fox Mill Families,
It was such a pleasant sight to see fourth graders heading out to recess yesterday, and as they walked across our garden, much to the delight of Mrs. Welles and Mr. Robinson, our Get2Green Fox Mill Leads, stopping to lend a hand as we pulled weeds and spruced up our gardening beds. We appreciate your enthusiasm fourth graders, and we really like your idea of a salsa party when our tomatoes reach perfection!
We were thrilled to see our parents and teachers at our first PTA meeting for the new school year. Thank you for the engaging conversations and for your unwavering support to the enhancement of our learning spaces here at Fox Mill.
Sixth graders headed down to kindergarten to read with their book buddies, a treat kindergarten really looks forward to on Fridays.
A Few Updates
Early Release Monday September 23rd
This will be our first of seven Mondays (three hour) early release. The two dismissal times are 12:30pm, and our normal dismissal time of 3:30 for students who will remain at school. The early release as you are aware is to facilitate collaborative time to meet for professional development for the new Virginia Literacy Act.
Here is what to expect on Monday September 23rd:
Specials
- Grades 3, 4, 5, 6 will go to specials at their regular time - no recess.
- ID, K, 1, 2 will not have specials, but may have recess at assigned times before the first dismissal.
Lunch
- Lunch time remains the same EXCEPT for grades 3-6.
- Buyers will pick up bag lunches and go back to their classrooms to eat.
- Support staff/specialists will escort students to and from the cafe to purchase bagged lunch.
- Classroom teachers stay with kids until coverage returns with kids with bagged lunch.
- Coverage then supervises lunch in the classroom.
- Students are encouraged to bring 2 snacks.
Activities (After the first dismissal)
Students will be in groups (grade levels may be mixed among primary, and among upper grades)
Activity 1: Technology/ reading/ homework/ Building (legos, keeva, etc)
Activity 2: Learn 360 educational Movie/ free draw/ Snack / Reading
Activity 3: Movement (playground, field, gym, movement video, etc) / Reading
Please reach out to the front office if you have any changes to the dismissal of your child that you previously indicated on the school survey sent out.
Parent Information Meeting 1: Introduction to AAP & Continuum of Services-
September 25th 6:30-7:30pm (virtual)
This year our Parent Information Meeting to introduce the Advanced Academics Program and to explain the continuum of Advanced Academic Services at Fox Mill will be held virtually on the evening of Wednesday September 25, 2024, from 6:30-7:30 pm. A zoom link to access the meeting is below. The link is also posted in the Parent Schoology account. A flyer was sent home two weeks ago detailing the continuum of services as well as the testing and identification timelines. Please reach out to our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Pamela James, at prjames@fcps.edu if have questions prior to the meeting.
Phone one-tap+13092053325,,92523520480#,,,,*486541# or +13126266799,,92523520480#,,,,*486541#
Join URL :
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/92523520480?pwd=dAMaxZTT6RSrBqRN2uzHhnovtpW8WW.1&from=addon
Meeting ID: 925 2352 0480
Passcode: 486541
PTA CORNER
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the PTA meeting last night! It was great to have so many parents and teachers together to hear about PTA activities and plans, as well as to answer questions. For those that were not able to be there, we will be posting our meeting minutes and slides on our website on the About page.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
9/25- Picture Day
9/25- Dinning 4 Dollars (D4D) event at Chipotle* in Franklin Farm
9/27- Fox Mill Movie Night
9/28- Japanese Exchange Program Pizza Party
10/9- Walk and Roll (Walk to School Day)
10/17- PTA General Meeting
Have a wonderful weekend. May it be filled with sunshine and smiles as you rejuvenate and recharge for the busy week ahead.
Brian Moose Anice S. Denton
Principal Assistant Principal
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