Panther Press for October 13, 2024

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Calendar Reminder: No School October 14

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Monday, October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. See the complete school year calendar.


Fall Pictures are Tuesday!

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.


National School Lunch Week: Celebrating the Power of School Lunches

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Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers. 

This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback. 

Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus.


Title I Annual Meeting at PTA!

Join us for our combined Annual Title I Meeting at PTA on Thursday, October 14 at 5 pm in the library. This is a great time to learn about the excellent resources, supports, and expectations in place at Parklawn as a Title I School. We hope to see you there!


3 Hour Early Release is Monday, October 21

Parklawn's next 3 hour early release is scheduled for Monday, October 21st. An eNotify was sent out to all families last Monday which confirmed your student's plan at the 12:30 dismissal. If you did not receive your message or have any questions, please  call the main office at (703) 914-6900.


Parklawn Storybook Character Day is October 31!

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Thursday, October 31 will be a special Parklawn spirit day! Storybook Character Day a favorite Parklawn event every October. We are excited to have the return of our parade!!! Weather permitting, our parade will begin at 9:30. If family members would like to join us, you may do so outside as we take our parade around the building. Staff and Students may dress up as their favorite storybook characters and share their favorite book. Thank you for remembering costumes must be from a storybook, and masks or toy weapons are not permitted.


Parklawn Chipotle Fundraiser Tuesday!

Make sure you grab dinner at Chipotle (6242 Little River Turnpike) on October 15th between 4pm and 8pm. 25% of your order will go directly to the PTA so that we can provide resources and great events for you! 

Our October PTA Meeting is Thursday at 5 pm in the library. Hope to see you there!

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Family Science Night

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


Attendance Matters! Grade Level Competitions at Parklawn

At Parklawn, we know how important good attendance is to a successful school year. To support this important matter, our grade levels compete each month for the best attendance. Our counselors announce who won the grade level competition each month on our Parklawn Morning News. There are signs of celebration posted at the entrances, and the grade level receives a prize. Check out Ms. Sharpton in the video below to see the most recent announcement!

https://youtu.be/_EYXgoHyyrM


Upcoming Dates

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

Tuesday, October 15: Fall Picture Day

Tuesday, October 15: PTA Fundraiser: Chipotle Night, 4-8 pm (6242 Little River Turnpike)

Thursday, October 17: PTA Meeting 5 pm; Title I Annual Meeting

Saturday, October 19: Family Field Trip

Monday, October 21: Three Hour Early Release Monday; dismissal at 12:30

Tuesday, October 29:  Family Science Night at Parklawn, 6-7:30 pm

Thursday, October 31: End of Quarter One; 2 hour early dismissal for all students

Friday, November 1: School Holiday; Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day.