Panther Press for September 22, 2024

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parklawn sign

Our fourth graders are proud of our new welcome sign at Parklawn! Thank you to Ms. Meadows, Ms. Krest, and Ms. Phalon along with our fourth graders for this great addition to our campus!


We All Belong at School

Each one of us is unique, and every student matters. If your student is having a difficult time attending class, please speak with a trusted adult at school.  Watch this video to see how everyone belongs at school. Visit our Attendance webpage for resources on attendance. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!


Parklawn's 8:25 Arrival Time

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Parklawn’s doors for buses and kiss and ride open at 8:25 each morning. Before this time, there is no staff supervision of students, as they are preparing for the day. If students arrive prior to the 8:25 opening, they must be supervised by a parent/caregiver. For safety, thank you for remaining with your child until the doors are opened for entry and staff supervision begins.


Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.

The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students. 

After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office. 


Parent Digital Consent Form

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.


🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.


Upcoming Dates

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Thursday, October 3: Holiday (for students and staff); Rosh Hashanah 

Friday, October 4: Student Holiday; Teacher Workday

Monday, October 14: Student Holiday; Indigenous Peoples' Day (Staff Development Day)

Thursday, October 17: PTA Meeting 5 pm

Monday, October 21: Three Hour Early Release Monday