Panther Press Summer Edition! July 27, 2025

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New Date: Kindergarten Playdate is August 1!

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Kindergarteners are invited to a Summer Play Date! Join us at the Parklawn Elementary playground on Friday, August 1 from 10-11 am, weather permitting.. Meet new friends and enjoy a popsicle. We hope to see our kinders and their caregivers there!


Popsicles on The Playground is August 7

We invite all of our Parklawn Panthers, PreK-5, to Popsicles on the Playground! This is a great chance to reconnect with one another as we look forward to a new school year. Thank you for having a parent/care giver join your child for this event on Thursday, August 7 from 3:30-4:30 pm, weather permitting. We hope to see you there!

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Parklawn Family Reunion is Friday, August 15!

family reunion

We are looking forward to welcoming all of our students and families during our Family Reunion! Our Meet the Teacher/Open House event is being held on Friday, August 15. For parking purposes, we suggest families come during the following times:

Last names A-K: 12:30-1:30

Last names L-Z: 1:30-2:30


School Supplies

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The grade level school supply lists for grades K-5 are available on the Parklawn Elementary webpage: https://parklawnes.fcps.edu/academics/school-supply-lists


⏰ Limited Early Release Days for Elementary Schools

Limited early release days for elementary schools will shift to Wednesdays for the 2025-26 school year. 

Three-hour early release days for our school will include:

  • September 17
  • October 15
  • November 19
  • December 17
  • February 25
  • March 25
  • April 29
  • May 20

Read more about early release Wednesdays on the FCPS website.


Give Your Kids a Strong Start: Apply for Early Childhood Education Programs

FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors ages 6 weeks to 4 years living in Fairfax County. 

  • Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children 3 years old by September 30. 
  • Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from expectant mothers and for children 6 weeks to 2 years old.

Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, however, space is limited and provided based on need, not “first come, first serve.” Applications are accepted online, by email, by postal mail, or in person at our office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.  

If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).


Upcoming Dates

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Friday, August 1: Kindergarten Play Date, 10-11 am (weather permitting)

Thursday, August 7: Popsicles on the Playground, 3:30-4:30 pm (weather permitting)

Friday, August 15: Parklawn Family Reunion!

              12:30-1:30   Families with last names A-L

              1:30 -2:30:  Families with last names M-Z

Monday, August 18: First Day of School!

August 29-September 1: Labor Day Holiday Weekend, No School

September 4: Back to School Night