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Morning Kiss & Ride Procedures
To ensure a safe and efficient start to the day for our students and staff, please follow the updated Kiss & Ride guidelines listed below.
Additional information regarding Kiss & Ride and other school policies, practices, and procedures can be found on our school website.
Arrival & Entry
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Start Time: The line begins at 8:15 AM. Please do not arrive earlier to allow our staff to park and enter the building on time.
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Location: Use the front entrance parking lot only. The bus loop is strictly reserved for buses.
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Traffic Flow: Enter using the left-hand lane. Once inside, split into two lanes to prevent backups, and take turns merging back into a single lane as you approach the drop-off zone.
Safe Drop-Off Practices
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Stay in Your Vehicle: For safety and speed, please stay in your car. Our staff will assist your child if they need help.
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Exit Strategy: If possible, seat your child so they can exit via the rear driver-side door.
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Designated Zones: Only drop off students in the official "Drop Off Zones" next to the sidewalks.
Parking & Walk-ins
- If you need to leave your vehicle, please park in a designated parking spot and use the crosswalk to walk your child to the entrance.
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PES SOL Testing Dates
Help Our Students Shine!
It is officially testing season! We want to ensure our students feel confident, focused, and ready to do their absolute best on their SOLs.
To give them the best possible start, please help your student follow these three keys to success:
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😴 Rest Up: Ensure they get a full night’s sleep.
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🍳 Fuel Up: A healthy, filling breakfast makes a world of difference!
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⏰ Show Up: Please arrive on time so testing can begin smoothly without distractions
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SOL Spring Testing Schedule
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TEST
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GRADE 3
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GRADE 4
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GRADE 5
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GRADE 6
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READING
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May 13
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May 12
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May 8
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May 7
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MATH
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May 19
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May 18
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May 15
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May 14
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SCIENCE
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May 21
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206-27 Classroom Placement - May 15
The 2026-2027 school year planning has begun! To assist in this process, we invite you to provide some information about your child using the form below. Completion of this form is optional.
Your child's current and upcoming classroom teachers work together with specialists and the grade-level team, including administrators, to prepare class assignments for the next school year. They will review this form and consider the information relevant to the class assignment. Providence has an incredible staff! Please do not request a specific teacher. Please submit by May 15. Please know that input from forms turned in over the summer are difficult to honor since the grouping process may have already started.
Link to form:
https://forms.gle/idau7GRhTymjNNSQ9
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PES vs DRES Staff Volleyball Game - May 15
Join us Friday, May 15th as our very own PES Panthers take on the Dragons from Daniels Run ES, in the ultimate school rivalry showdown!
This is more than just a game—it's a celebration of school pride, teamwork, and friendly competition. Who will take home the bragging rights? Show up, cheer loud, and support our amazing schools!
📍 Where: Fairfax High School
⏰ When: Friday, May 15th @ 6:00 PM
Bring your energy and your school spirit! 🔥
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PTA Panther Prowl Fundraiser
Support the Providence PTA!
The PES PTA relies on your generous contributions to fund teacher grants for Art, Music, and Language, as well as community favorites like Staff Appreciation and BINGO Night.
Our Special Goal: The Return of Movie Nights! We are raising funds to purchase a professional-grade projector and sound system. Help us bring back this cherished outdoor tradition that has been on hiatus since 2024!
How to Donate
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Online: Credit Card, use this link
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Cash/Check: Payable to "Providence PTA." Please submit to your student’s teacher with your student's name, class, and your email address.
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All donations are tax-deductible! Thank you for helping us provide our students with the resources they deserve and bringing our community closer together.
Please share this link with friends and family!
https://www.givebacks.com/causes/pespantherspta/campaigns/5bfbb10a0a
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Clinic News: Spring Allergy Season is Here!
The Health Room is seeing an increase in itchy eyes, congestion, and coughing. Since students are outdoors daily for recess and PE, here is how you can help:
Allergy Management Tips
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Medication: Consult your doctor about administering allergy medicine before school.
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After Outdoor Play: Wash hands and face (and glasses). Change clothes before entering bedrooms to keep pollen off bedding.
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Body Wipe-Down: Use a damp cloth to remove pollen from skin and hair.
Self-Care Items
Students may carry and use the following without paperwork:
- Cough drops & Lip balm
- Saline eye/nose drops
- Sunscreen & Insect repellant
- Hand lotion & Cosmetic products
Questions? Contact Kim Cicero (Health Aide) at 703-460-4410 or Renee Basile (PHN) at rbasile@fcps.edu.
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May Spirit Themes
- May 1st - College Awareness Day
- May 4th - Star Wars Theme
- May 8th - PES Pride Day
- May 15th - PES Pride Day
- May 22nd - PES Pride Day
- May 29th - Career Day
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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!
Mark Your Calendar
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May 7-21
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SOL Testing Day
(see schedule above)
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May 15
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PES vs DRES Staff Volleyball Game
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May 25-27
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Student Holidays
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June 4
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Orchestra Spring Concert @ 6:30pm
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June 8
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Field Day
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June 9
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Band & Chorus Spring Concert @ 6:30pm
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June 15
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6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
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June 17
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Last Day of School (early release)
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