Panther Press: September 27th

At Providence Elementary we use a system that helps parents make dismissal changes for their child(ren) efficiently and conveniently. It is called PickUp Patrol.

• PickUp Patrol is a cloud-based web base

• Eliminates the need for parents to write notes or make phone calls to school

• To make a dismissal change:
• Login
• Select a date
• Choose your child and Dismissal Option
• Hit submit and that’s it!

• If your Registration link has expired, please contact Beth Donohue (emdonohue@fcps.edu) or Gina Shelton (gcshelton@fcps.edu) for a new link.

This November, City of Fairfax residents will vote on a referendum to finance the cost of capital improvements to Providence ES, Daniels Run ES, and replace the roof at Fairfax HS. For more information, go to the City of Fairfax Schools website at www.CityofFairfaxSchools.org or attend a community engagement night on Monday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Providence ES.

Fairfax HS is hosting a family festival for future FHS Lions!! There will be:

• A bouncy house
• Petting zoo
• Activities with FHS students/clubs before the football game

Students there before 6:15pm will get to run through the spirit tunnel after the football team.  Click here for more information 

Don’t Miss Out: Providence Day and Back to School Celebration on Sat., Oct. 5

Join us for a day of fun, connection, and community spirit! The inaugural Providence Day and Back to School Celebration is on Saturday, October 5, from 11 am to 3 pm at Marshall High School. We will celebrate the vibrant and diverse community we're proud to call home and highlight local organizations and businesses while fostering stronger connections among residents and community leaders. This free, family-friendly event is open to all Fairfax County residents and will feature interactive booths, live performances, food trucks, activities for kids, giveaways and prizes, community spotlights, and more!

RSVP TODAY: https://www.facebook.com/share/b12h6pJutavJcxX3/

Accessibility and Transportation: George Marshall High School is easily accessible by car, bus, or bike. Shuttle services will run from the Jim Scott Community Center (3001 Vaden Drive) and the James Lee Community Center (2855 Annandale Road).

Questions: Email Providence@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-560-6946.

Your support in engaging your students and families will help ensure everyone has the chance to participate in the fun. We’ll have food trucks, pumpkin painting, face painting, Vocal Arts Fairfax performing Broadway tunes, Mr. Zig Zag the Magic Man, interactive activities, and the Marshall High School Cheer Team will make a special appearance to welcome everyone to the event.

And finally, we’re looking for an MC to introduce our performers and awards portion of the show. Please reach out if you know of any students or teachers who might be interested.

Dear Families,

Currently in Second Step® Elementary, students are learning concepts taught in Unit 1: Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting. In this unit, children learn how to pay attention and manage distractions, develop a growth mindset, and apply goal-setting strategies to their social and academic lives.

A growth mindset is an important skill to establish early in the school year to help students keep going through challenges, welcome mistakes, identify and achieve goals, and gain confidence as they learn.

Students also learn that their brains grow and change when they tackle new challenges, try hard, and practice their skills. 

In Kindergarten through Grade 2, students develop skills needed to pay attention and avoid distractions and learn about the importance of practice and effort when learning something new. Grade 3 introduces the brain science behind learning, practice, and planning. With this foundation, Grades 4 through 6 shift to focus on the goal-setting process.