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Friday, August 29, and Monday, September 1, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See the complete school year calendar. |
Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses.
If your student’s bus is delayed, you may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Please contact the Transportation Office at (703) 446-2050 with any additional questions. For concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact the FCPS Office of Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE to make sure you receive email messages about bus delays.
As we head into to the second week of school at Parklawn, thank you for your continued support in reinforcing arrival expectations and routines for your children. If students are not taking the bus to school, they are considered walkers or kiss and ride students (arriving by vehicle). In order to keep Kiss and Ride Running smoothly, please remain in the Kiss and Ride Lane to drop students off at door two safely. We try to avoid students and families crossing through the bus loop, as we have many buses travel through for arrival.
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While we anticipate that most students will be dismissed at 12:30 on limited early release Wednesdays, we recognize that some families may require childcare. These students will be supervised by instructional assistants and substitute teachers. No new instruction will take place, as after-school care is strictly supervision.
Parents and caregivers should log in to the Parent Digital Consent system to review and provide consent to a variety of resources and services including Early Release Wednesday Childcare.
- OPT IN if you require childcare on our limited early release Wednesdays.
- OPT OUT if your child will go home (or to childcare arranged with SACC or another provider) at the early release time.
Families need to complete the opt in form by Monday, August 25, for after-school supervision for all early release Wednesdays. If a family needs to change their selection, they should notify our front office at least one week in advance to ensure enough staff are available to provide supervision.
Parklawn's Early Release Wednesday Schedule is below:
- September 17
- October 15
- November 19
- December 17
- February 25
- March 25
- April 29
- May 20
Parklawn’s Back to School Night and family picnic is an opportunity for families to learn about the upcoming school year. We invite you to bring your own picnic dinner and join us at 5:00 for our family picnic. The Back-to-School Night sessions will run from 5:45-7:30. School bus transportation will be available at Skyline Towers and Arbor Park at the following bus stops:
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Skyline Towers Apartments by playground (current bus stop)- two buses at 5599 Seminary Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041
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Arbor Park Apartments on Wingate Ct & Southland Ave by Community Center- one bus
First bus pick up at these stops will be 4:45, and will loop back after dropping Families at Parklawn. Neighborhood pick ups end at 6:15 with return loops from Parklawn to bus stops until 7:45.
Schedule of Events:
Picnic Begins: 5:00: families bring their own picnic dinner, blankets, etc.
Session 1: 5:45- 6:25 (includes welcome videos and grade level presentations)
Session 2/Specialists: 6:30-7:00 (grade level presentations and specialist visits (PE, music, art, FLES, STEAM, library)
Session 3 Specialists: 7:00-7:30 specialist visits (PE, music, art, FLES, STEAM, library)
Event Concludes: 7:30
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Please remind your child that FCPS is phone-free! For elementary school students, this means:
- Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
- Cell phones and personal devices (airpods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell).
If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our main office at (703) 914-6900 Learn more about FCPS’ cell phone and personal device policy.
Dependable and caring adults are needed to serve as crossing guards, helping students safely bike and walk to and from our schools. This is a great opportunity for retirees, stay-at-home parents, or anyone looking to make a difference in their community. Crossing guards will earn $16.50 per hour and receive bonus time: Work 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after school for a total of one hour a day and earn $33.00.
The Fairfax County Police Department has engaged a company, ACMS, to recruit crossing guards. Please visit their website to learn more and apply.
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August 29-September 1: Labor Day Holiday Weekend, No School
September 4: Back to School Night
September 9: No School; Special Elections
September 17: Early Release Wednesday; Dismissal at 12:30
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