First Day of School
The wait is almost over! We are so excited to welcome our students back for the first day of school on Monday, August 24th.
Here are a few quick reminders to help everything run smoothly on Day 1:
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School Hours: Be sure to double-check arrival and dismissal times so your Panther arrives on time and ready to learn.
- 8:40am - 3:25pm (doors open at 8:30am)
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Patience & Safety: Arrival and dismissal take a little extra time during the first week. Thank you in advance for your patience and for following our safety routines!
Our teachers and staff have been working hard to prepare warm, engaging classrooms, and we can’t wait to see all of those smiling faces walk through our doors.
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First-Day Ready
Be First-Day Ready
The first day of school, Monday, August 24, is just around the corner! Check out these back-to-school tips to make sure your child gets off to a great start.
Also find out what will be new this school year.
PES Parent Handbook
We encourage all families to review our Providence Elementary School Parent Handbook! It’s your go-to guide for everything you need to know about school procedures, expectations, attendance, daily schedules, and family resources.
Whether you're looking for information on school hours, communication tools, or health guidelines, the handbook has you covered!
📖 Check out the Parent Handbook here:
👉 https://providencees.fcps.edu/parent-handbook
Thank you for partnering with us to support our Panthers! 💙🐾
Living the Panther Way at Providence!
At Providence Elementary, we strive to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive learning environment for all of our students!
Our Panther Way expectations guide our daily actions both inside and outside the classroom. We encourage all of our families to review the Panther Way policies together with their children to help reinforce these positive behaviors at home.
📖 Learn more about the Panther Way here:
👉 https://providencees.fcps.edu/parent-handbook/panther-way
Thank you for your partnership in helping our Panthers show pride, respect, and responsibility every day! 🌟
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Register to Volunteer
Register to volunteer with your child’s school and FCPS! Volunteer FCPS provides a centralized platform for students, parents, caregivers, and community members to register as volunteers and to find volunteer opportunities.
All school volunteers must register online. This ensures that everyone working in our schools has cleared the necessary safety checks. Find opportunities to give back to your school on Volunteer FCPS.
Superintendent’s Family Vision Group
Providence Elementary School needs one more volunteer for the Superintendents Family Vision Group. This group provides a forum for elevating family voice and strengthening connections across the division More information about the group is below. If you are interested in volunteering for this important group, please email Andrew Pratt at acpratt@fcps.edu, by September 1, 2026
The Superintendent’s Family Vision Group meets six times in person, all sessions held in the evening, from 6-7:30pm.
- The Family Vision Group team has divided Fairfax County into four sections, called Quads. You are placed in a Quad based on where your school falls within these sections. Meetings are organized by Quad to ensure accessible locations.
- Tentative Meeting Schedule for 2026–27:All meetings are subject to change in accordance with division-wide priorities and scheduling adjustments as needed.
- Kickoff - Wednesday, September 9 -Location TBD
- Meeting #1- Wednesday, September 16 or Wednesday, September 23-Location TBD
- Meeting #2- Wednesday, November 4-Location TBD
- Meeting #3- Wednesday, January 13, 2027-Location TBD
- Meeting #4-Wednesday, March 3, 2027- Location TBD
- Full Group Wrap-Up-Wednesday, May 5, 2027- Location TBD
Representatives are expected to attend all meetings whenever possible.
Communication is essential—please notify the Family Vision Group Team in advance if you cannot attend a meeting.
Representatives who accumulate two or more unexcused absences will be replaced during the school year.
For more details on the group’s structure and purpose, please visit the Superintendent’s Family Vision Group webpage
Join the PTA
Don’t just join—become a member!
Support our students and school community by becoming an official Parent/Guardian member of the Providence ES PTA for the 2026–2027 school year!
Why Join?
Create & Strengthen: Help build a fun, positive learning environment and strengthen partnerships between parents and staff.
Get Involved: Connect, collaborate, elevate, advocate, and volunteer.
Perks & Voice: Vote in PTA elections and gain access to the classroom list.
Details:
Membership Fee: $25
How to Join: Scan the QR code in the image to register today and start making a difference!
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We are a City of Fairfax School!
Providence ES is a City of Fairfax school. What does that mean for your student and your family? Explore the unique partnership between the City of Fairfax and FCPS and discover the programs, opportunities and investments that make our schools special. Click here to find out more or use this direct link
https://bit.ly/TheCityDifference
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Never miss a moment at PES!
Save the Date
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August 24
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1st Day of School
Doors open at 8:30am
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September 4-7
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Holidays | Labor Day Break
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September 9
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Back to School Night
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September 21
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Holiday | Yom Kippur
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October 12
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Student Holiday | Teacher Work Day
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October 21
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Early Release Wednesday
Dismissal @ 12:25pm
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