Student & Staff Holidays
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Monday, May 25, is the Memorial Day holiday and all schools and offices will be closed.
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Tuesday, May 26, is a teacher work day. There is no school for students.
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Wednesday, May 27, is a holiday for Eid al-Adha and schools and offices are closed.
See the complete school year calendar.
Field Day is Coming - June 8
Our elementary students are gearing up for a day of teamwork, energy, and serious splashes. We have a huge lineup of outdoor races and events planned, including the main attraction: The Dunk Tank!
Come see your favorite teachers on the "hot seat" and see who has the best aim in the school.
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The Details
When: June 8th
Time: During your child’s regularly scheduled Specials block.
The "Field Day Ready" Checklist
To make sure your student has the best time possible, please ensure they bring the following:
💧 Water Bottle: Stay hydrated! (Label it with their name).
🧴 Sunscreen: Please apply before school.
👕 Dry T-Shirt: For a quick change after the water events.
👟 Sneakers: Essential for those outdoor races!
We Need You!
We can’t pull off this much fun without some extra hands! If you have some time to spare, we would love to have you volunteer. Whether it’s resetting the dunk tank or cheering at the finish line, your help makes this day possible for the kids. Please contact the PE department if you are able to volunteer.
Mr. Bawarski (mebawarski@fcps.edu)
Ms. Poor (lkpoor@fcps.edu)
Mr. Williams (jawilliams1@fcps.edu)
We can't wait to see our students show off their school spirit and sportsmanship. Let’s make this the best Field Day yet! 🥳🏆
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Providence Elementary PTA Needs You!
Looking for a way to get involved and make a positive impact at Providence Elementary? Our PTA is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help support our students, staff, and school community. Whether you can give a few hours here and there or take on a leadership role, your support truly makes a difference!
🌟 Open PTA Positions
- President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Membership Chair
- VP of Fundraising
- PTA Program Liaison
- After School Program Coordinator
- Yearbook Chair
- Staff Appreciation Chair
💙 Why Join?
- Connect with other PES families
- Support fun events and programs for students
- Help strengthen our school community
- Share your unique talents and ideas
📌 Interested?
Apply for one of our open positions by filling out this form: 2026-2027 PTA Questionnaire or learn more by contacting: 📧 ProvidenceESpresident@gmail.com
Together, we can make Providence Elementary an even stronger community for our Panthers! 🐾
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
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Student Medication Pickup
As the school year winds down, we want to ensure all student medications stored in the school clinic are returned to you safely.
Please make note of the following deadline for retrieving your child’s medication:
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Deadline: June 17
Time: By 12:00 PM (Noon)
Location: School Clinic
Important Policy:
Disposal: Any medication left after Noon on June 17 will be properly destroyed per health safety protocols.
Adults Only: Medication cannot be sent home with students. It must be picked up by a parent or guardian.
Please stop by the front office with your ID to retrieve these items. Thank you for your prompt attention!
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Immunizations for Rising 7th
Action is required before the first day of school. Please schedule your appointments now to avoid the summer rush.
Rising 7th Graders
Students need one dose of each of the following:
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Tdap: Must be given at age 7 or older.
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Meningococcal (MenACWY): Must be given at age 10 or older.
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HPV: Recommended between ages 9–12.
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
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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 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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