Panther Press: May 14

PTA Fundraiser

🐾 LAST CALL FOR THE PANTHER PROWL! 🐾 Our biggest fundraiser of the year is crossing the finish line this Friday, May 15! We are so close to our goal, but we need one final "Prowl" to get us there. Help us finish strong by Friday, May 15! ✅ Online: https://www.givebacks.com/causes/pespantherspta/campaigns/5bfbb10a0a ✅ Cash/Check: Send to "Providence PTA" in student folders (include Name/Class). ✅ Share: Send the link to friends and family Every dollar raised goes directly back into our school to support our amazing students and teachers. Let’s finish strong, Panthers!

PES vs DRES Staff Volleyball Game - May 15

The rivalry is heating up and it’s time to see who actually rules the court! This Friday, May 15, our very own staff is going head-to-head against the crew from Daniels Run in a volleyball showdown you won’t want to miss. Last year, we took the trophy home, and we have zero intention of letting it go now. We aren't just playing for fun—we're playing to defend our title! Game Day Deets: Date: Friday, May 15 Location: Fairfax High School Doors Open: 5:30pm (with Concession Stand) First Serve: 6:00pm Why You Need to Be There: The Stakes: We’re the reigning champs, and Daniels Run is hungry for a comeback. The Skills: See your favorite teachers trade the whiteboards for knee pads. The Atmosphere: Will there be epic spikes? Hopefully. Will there be accidental face-plants? Probably. Wear our school colors and bring the noise! Let's show Daniels Run that the trophy is staying right where it belongs.

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

World Language Summer Camp

Rising 5th–7th grade students in the Fairfax High School pyramid are invited to explore French, Spanish, Latin, and German at the FREE Fairfax High School World Language Summer Camp! Students will learn from Fairfax High School teachers and honor students while enjoying hands-on activities and culture-themed fun. This free camp is sponsored by the City of Fairfax School Board and is open to students in the Fairfax HS Pyramid. Camp runs July 13–16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fairfax High School. Space is limited, so register soon! https://bit.ly/4280Iks

Immunizations for Rising 7th

Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and Rising 12th GradersThe following immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grade each school year. 

All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. 

• To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 7 or older.
• To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
• To meet the HPV requirement, the vaccination should be given between the ages of 11 to 12 or as early as 9 years old. 
•  As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child will not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.

All students entering 12th grade are to receive two doses of the Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school. To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, one dose must be administered at age 16 or older. 

Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and health care providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.

Immunization Events for FCPS Students

FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. 

Dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents/guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.

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

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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Attendance: 703-460-4444 or  ProvidenceES.Attendance@fcps.edu

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