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Shanah tovah to our Jewish community celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year! Meaning “head of the year,” Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism’s holiest days and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection that ends with Yom Kippur.
Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 2. That day is an evening-only observance day. Important events will not be held after school.
Thursday, October 3, is a holiday for all FCPS staff. Schools and offices will be closed.
Friday, October 4, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students.
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Come visit Parklawn’s Family Market each month! We’re partnering with the @Capital Area Food Bank to offer fresh produce and dry goods to members of the Parklawn community, free of charge. Groceries are available on a first-come first-serve basis. We’ll see you there!
When: Second Thursday of each month
- Thursday, October 10, 2024
- Thursday, November 14, 2024
- Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Thursday January 9, 2025
- Thursday February 13, 2025
- Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Thursday April 10, 2025
- Thursday May 8, 2025
Where: At Parklawn!
Time: 5-7 pm (or when groceries run out)
What: The Capital Area Food Bank will be providing fresh produce and dry goods for the school community.
Help keep our market smooth and safe!
- The front door will open at 5 pm. The line will form at door 1.
- Please allow time for our student dismissal and not arrive before 4pm.
- We encourage you bring reusable bags for your goods!
- Children joining their caregivers will remain with the adults at all times
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This year, our Family Coffees with Ms.Forgy will be held right before our Monthly Market. Please join us from 4-4:45 in the library for timely topics. Our October 10 meeting will be focusing on the new reading curriculum. Our reading teachers, Ms. Weingarten and Ms. Vincent, will join us. We hope to see you there! |
Parklawn will hold our annual Advanced Academics Program Information Meeting on Wednesday October 9. This year’s meeting will be offered in person at 6 pm with Spanish and Farsi interpretation provided. Ms. Kristen Gluck, our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, will provide information about the levels of service and examples of Advanced Academic curriculum and instruction in FCPS and Parklawn Elementary . The meeting is open to all K-5 parents. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Gluck at (703) 914-6900 or by email at kmgluck@fcps.edu. We hope to see you there!
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Fall Picture Day is Tuesday, October 15. Picture day envelopes will be sent home in Tuesday folders. Students may bring the envelopes to school on picture day or families may pre-order on mylifetouch.com. If you pre-order, please use your student’s ID or Picture Day ID #EVT6S6NHJ. |
Where: National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: Leave Parklawn at 10:00 A.M.
Meet outside Museum for entry at 10:30 am
Depart from Museum at 1:00 P.M.
**Transportation Provided by FCPS Bus: space is limited to 150 people
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. It was established by an Act of Congress in 2003, following decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans.
Students MUST be accompanied by their parent or guardian at all times during the field trip*
*Space is Limited for bus transportation and entry tickets!
Check your student's Tuesday folder this week to complete the form!
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Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.
When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence.
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Thursday, October 3: Holiday (for students and staff); Rosh Hashanah
Friday, October 4: Student Holiday; Teacher Workday
Wednesday, October 9: AAP Information Session, 6 pm
Thursday, October 10: Family Market, 5-7 pm
Monday, October 14: Student Holiday; Indigenous Peoples' Day (Staff Development Day)
Tuesday, October 15: Fall Picture Day
Thursday, October 17: PTA Meeting 5 pm
Monday, October 21: Three Hour Early Release Monday
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