Chinese Program Update: Teacher Transition
Farewell to Ms. Grace Yuan
As many of you have heard, at the end of January, Ms. Grace Yuan retired. We are incredibly grateful for Ms. Yuan’s years of dedication to our school community and for the care and passion she has brought to her students and the program as a whole. She has made a lasting impact, and we wish her all the best as she begins this next chapter.
Welcome Ms. Yuqing Yao
We are pleased to announce that Ms. Yuqing Yao, an experienced Chinese language educator, will join us at the start of the third quarter. We are confident her expertise will ensure a smooth transition and continued excellence for our students.
Thank you for your continued support as we celebrate Ms. Yuan and welcome Ms. Yao to our community. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Upcoming Student Experience Survey at Providence Elementary School
Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements. Communication was sent via email earlier this month with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. The electronic opt-out form can also be accessed at this link.
The deadline to opt your child out is February 13.
All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 23. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 23, and Friday, March 6. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day.
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It’s Kindergarten Registration Time
Kindergarten helps children learn and practice the social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives.
Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation (PES on April 10), in the spring. Eligible children can be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps schools prepare and ensure they have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school.
If your child will attend our school, please gather necessary documents and complete registration forms as soon as possible.
FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, please visit the FCPS Registration webpage.
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SCA Candy Gram - February 4 - 11
Want to brighten a friend’s day? Send them a Candy-Gram! For just $0.25, you can send a sweet treat and a personalized note to anyone at school.
When: Feb 4 – Feb 11
Where: Café Lobby during lunch
Price: $0.25 (Exact change is appreciated)
Delivered: Friday, Feb 13
Don't forget: All completed Candy-Grams must be turned in by Wednesday, Feb 11 @ 1:50 PM!
Sponsored by the Providence SCA. 🐾✨
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Parents Night Out - February 13
Fairfax High School's Leadership is sponsoring a Valentine's Parents Night Out
When: Friday, February 13
Where: FHS gym (door 23)
Cost: $10.00 per child
There will be FOOD, GAMES and CRAFTS!
Register here
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POETRY CONTEST - 2026 Arbor Day
In celebration of Arbor Day on April 25, 2026 Fairfax City Environmental Sustainability Committee is planning a poetry contest. The focus of the poetry contest is "Protect the Environment Around You". Such as, nature, the importance of trees, climate change, human impact on nature, global warming, decline in various species, or anything else related to environmental awareness and stewardship.
This poetry contest is open to all students of Daniels Run ES, Providence ES, Johnson MS, and Fairfax HS.
One poetry winner from each city school will receive the award of $50. The winner will also be invited to read their poetry at the Fairfax City Arbor Day Celebration on April 25, 2026 at Pat Radio Park in Fairfax City at 9AM. (Details will be shared closer to the date)
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February Spirit Friday Themes
- February 6th- College Awareness Day
- February 13th - PES Spirit Wear Day
- February 20th - PES Spirit Wear Day
- February 23rd - 27th - Kindness Week Spirit Themes daily (details soon)
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Mark Your Calendar
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February 10
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Band & Chorus Concerts
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February 16
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Holiday | Presidents' Day
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February 17
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Student Holiday / Teacher Workday
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February 25
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Early Release Wednesday (3 hrs) Dismissal @ 12:25pm
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February 27
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PTA BINGO
5:30-7:30pm
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