Panther Press: December 19

Winter break will be held Monday, December 22, to Friday, January 2. From the Providence family to yours, have a wonderful winter break and a Happy New Year! School will resume for students on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. 

Enjoy this holiday card from the staff here at Providence!!  

A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue!

We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during the upcoming winter break and on snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.

The Parent Project allows parents the opportunity to learn and practice specific intervention and prevention strategies to help improve their ability to change challenging behaviors, including:

• How to build a positive relationship with your child and stop the arguing
• Prevent or intervene with disruptive behaviors
• Improve school attendance and academic performance

FCPS currently has open registration for 2 virtual parenting classes on Changing Destructive Adolescent Behaviors and Loving Solutions classes.

• Changing Destructive Adolescent Behavior is an award-winning intervention model addressing the most destructive of adolescent behaviors.
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Where: Classes are held virtually, from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
When:  Over 10 consecutive Tuesdays: 1/13/26-3/24/26
COST:  Classes are free of charge. Paid for by FCPS.

Registration Flyer:  The Parent Project Flyer

Providence is excited to host this year's Book Festival on Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 5:30-7:00pm. This will be a fun night to celebrate literacy, inspire the love of reading, and connect students with books!  Enjoy a FREE diner from 5:00pm-6:00pm.  Please RSVP using the form below. 

Please contact Nicole Hanton (nhanton@fcps.edu) with any questions or concerns.

Thank you! We look forward to seeing you at the book festival and sharing the joy of reading together!

Flyer

RSVP form

The History and Humanities Fair is happening on February 26, 2026 at the Stacy C. Sherwood Center. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of GMU, this year PES students in grades 3-6 will join students from Daniels Run and Katherine Johnson for an expanded event.

What is the History and Humanities Fair?: Students choose their own topic and do their own research, alone or in teams. They then present their subject at the fair through exhibits, performances, or documentaries. It's like a science fair, but for history and humanities!

Optional study sessions will be held on Thursdays at Katherine Johnson Middle School in January and February to help students prepare.

For more information and to sign-up, use this link. The deadline to register is Friday, January 9! If you have questions, contact: catherinepfoster@gmail.com