Panther Press: October 2nd

FCPS will participate in International Walk and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 9, in an effort to promote physical activity and reduce traffic congestion and pollution near schools. Students and employees are encouraged to bike or walk to school and work where safe to do so. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children to school, and to work with their school and PTA or PTO to assemble bike trains or walking groups for the event. Schools are encouraged to register online with Walk and Bike to School. Get more information about Walk to School Day.

Walk and Roll Flyer

Safety Flyer

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 

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.

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.