Panther Press for November 17, 2024

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Monday is a 3-hour Early Dismissal!

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Parklawn's next 3 hour early release is scheduled for Monday, November 18th. An eNotify was sent out to all families 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.


📍 FCPS Comprehensive Boundary Review Community Meetings

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Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Monday, November 18 from 6:30-8 pm. 

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.


Parklawn's Thanksgiving Luncheon

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The annual Thanksgiving Luncheon is this week! What a great way to celebrate National Family Engagement Day! Families are welcome to join their children for the luncheon on Thursday, November 21.  The price for each meal is $4.75 per guest, which includes all non-Parklawn children and adults. We will accept cash only. You also may bring your own lunch or choose not to participate in the meal. All meals must be prepaid using the payment form being sent home. The payment and pre-payment form must be returned by Monday, November 18No payments will be accepted at the door.  Please review the grade level meal schedules located on the back of the flyer sent home in the Tuesday folder.


Parklawn Elementary School Boundary Study Community Meetings

The public is invited to provide input on the scope of a boundary study to address capacity challenges at Parklawn Elementary School. Two community meetings, one virtual and one in person, will be held during the next few weeks: 

  • Monday, November 25, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.Virtual via Zoom – Register here. For virtual meetings, registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
  • Wednesday, December 11, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.In person - Parklawn Elementary School - Cafeteria, Door 1

Each meeting will include the same presentation and feedback opportunities. Language interpretation will be available at both meetings.

Additional information and a link to sign up for the Parklawn project email list are available on the Parklawn Boundary Study webpage. Communication about this ongoing work will also be shared by the school and your School Board representative, Dr. Ricardy Anderson.

Fairfax County Public Schools is also conducting a divisionwide review of school boundaries. The first set of community meetings for this larger effort will take place between mid-November and mid-December. The meetings for Parklawn Elementary School are separate from the divisionwide review. 


Reminder: Window for Full-time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Mrs.Forgy or Kristen Gluck (Kmgluck@fcps.edu), AART,  no later than December 15.

The window for families to submit a referral for full-time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for full-time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 


Message from The PTA

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November PTA Meeting: Join us for the November Parklawn Parent Teacher Association (PTA) meeting! The meeting will be Thursday, November 21, from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. It will be held virtually. Here is the link to join the meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5389136171?pwd=cO3qe9UwG5iJFFX0ke0wWDNug2y6wK.1&omn=87115333961

 


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Upcoming Dates

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Monday, November 18: Three Hour Early Release Monday; Dismissal is at 12:30 pm

Monday, November 18: County Boundary Study Community Meeting, Glasgow MS 6:30-8 pm

Thursday, November 21: Thanksgiving Luncheon

Monday, November 25: Virtual Parklawn Boundary Study Community Meeting, 6:30 pm

Wednesday, November 27-Friday, November 29: Thanksgiving Break