Panther Press: October 30

End of Quarter - October 31

2hr early

Friday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students.


Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back)

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Daylight Saving Time officially ends this Sunday morning, November 2nd, at 2:00 a.m.

Before you go to bed Saturday night, don't forget to set your clocks back one hour (from 2:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.).

Enjoy the extra hour!


No School - November 3rd & 4th

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Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 3, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 4, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.


Last Chance to Nominate for the Outstanding Employee Awards!

This is your final call to recognize the exceptional staff at Providence Elementary!

Nominations for the Outstanding Employee Awards will close this Friday, October 31st. Don't miss this opportunity to honor a deserving employee in one of the categories listed below.

To submit your last-chance nomination, simply complete the nomination form. All you need for a preliminary submission is a paragraph or two describing how the employee demonstrates exceptional work based on the criteria for that award.

Remember, you can nominate more than one employee, but please note the rule: only one employee per family can be nominated for each category. You can find the specific criteria for each award and the eligibility requirements below the form.

Please contact our Award Liaison, Jazzmin Dabney, at jddabney@fcps.edu.

Nomination Form


Title I Engagement Policy & School Improvement and Innovation Plan

Title I Engagement Policy and Compact is distributed to all caregivers. Caregivers have opportunities to provide comments and feedback on the policy and compact through PTA meetings, the Annual Title I Meeting, School Events, and our family liaisons as well as the link below.

Comments are submitted with the school’s policy and compact to FCPS central offices and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). This policy and compact are made available to the broader school community through the school website.

Direct Links to documents and survey


Federal Impact Aid Forms

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The Federal Impact Aid Survey is open and available for completion in ParentVUE.  Complete this survey as soon as possible because it allows FCPS to recover money lost due to nontaxable federal property (e.g., military installations, federal office buildings) in our community.  Visit the FCPS Impact Aid Info page,for instructions on how to complete the survey.  For assistance with your ParentVUE account, please contact Providence (703-460-4400). 

 

Impact Aid direct link: https://sisparent.fcps.edu/PVUE/PXP2_Login_Parent_OVR.aspx?regenerateSessionId=True

Video explaining the importance of completing the Impact Aid for https://www.fcps.edu/impact 


Family Math Night - November 6

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Providence ES is excited to host Family Math Night on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 5:30-7:00pm. This will be a fun night to play math games, participate in a variety of activities, and enjoy an evening together! 

Come early and enjoy a FREE dinner from 5:00pm-6:00pm

Please complete the form below by October 31, 2025 to reserve your spot for dinner.

 

Please contact Tracy Cabacoy (tmcabacoy@fcps.edu) or Megan Cicero (mecicero@fcps.edu) with any questions or concerns.

Direct link to form:
https://bit.ly/PESFMN25

 


Advanced Academic Program - December 15

Important Advanced Academic Program Dates: 

December 15 - Deadline for Full Time AAP referrals (grades 2-6) and accompanying materials

Questions?  Email Nicole Hanton at nhanton@fcps.edu


Save the Date:  Thanksgiving Luncheon

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We are excited for the 2025 Thanksgiving Luncheon, an awesome PES tradition!

Families are invited to join us for lunch in the cafe

  • Thursday, November 20
    • Kindergarten-2nd grade
  • Friday, November 21
    • 3rd Grade - 6th Grade

Stay tuned for details in November


The Panther Way

The following students made our "Panther Way Spotlight" for this week!  They all were seen following The Panther Way by being Safe, Responsible, and Kind around our school building. Keep up the good work, everyone!

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Mark Your Calendar

 

October 31    

End of First Quarter - 2-hour Early Release

November 3-4

Student Holidays/Teacher Workdays

November 11

Holiday | Veterans' Day

November 19

Early Release Wednesday (3 hrs) Dismissal @ 12:25pm

November 19

PTA Meeting
6:30pm (in-person/virtual)

November 20

Thanksgiving Luncheon
Grades K-2

November 21

Thanksgiving Luncheon
Grades 3-6

November 26-28

Thanksgiving Break