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Good afternoon, Fox Mill Families,
Welcome to our new Fox Mill families and new subscribers. We are pleased to welcome you to our weekly newsletter, which provides important updates about upcoming events, school news, and current happenings at Fox Mill Elementary and Fairfax County Public Schools. We encourage you to read it each week to stay informed and connected.
A FEW UPDATES
Picture Day
Fall Picture Day will be on Wednesday, September 16th. Families can order pictures by clicking the website below
https://foxmilles.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/inline-files/505154-1%20QR.pdf
PTA Corner
Join us for our Fox Mill PTA meeting on Thursday, September 17th, at 7pm. We encourage all Fox Mill families to join the PTA! Your membership helps support enriching programs, school activities, and special experiences for our students. The PTA is also a wonderful way to connect with other families, share your ideas, and strengthen our school community. Every family makes a difference—please join today!
Back to School Messages
Please see our 2026-2027 Back to School Message from Melanie Meren, elected school board member for the Hunter Mill District in Fairfax County. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deEeZc9HoW0
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Wednesday, September 16, at 6:45 p.m., at McNair Elementary School
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Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., at Riverside Elementary School
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Reporting Discrimination or Harassment
- Reporting Discrimination or Harassment
FCPS is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for people of all races, national origins, and ethnicities. Individuals experiencing harassment or discrimination should report the incident as soon as possible.
SR&R
Review and Sign the SR&R by September 30
The FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) booklet explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. This year’s SR&R includes new Universal Grade Matrices, which are at-a-glance charts that make it easier for families to see behavior expectations and school responses for grades K-3, 4-8, and 9-12.
Families, please review the SR&R and discuss these expectations with your child. Be sure to sign the SR&R acknowledgement form by Wednesday, September 30, either by logging into SIS ParentVUE or signing and returning the Signature Sheet to your child’s school.
Learn more by watching a short video about the SR&R (available in English and Spanish) or visiting the SR&R webpage.
Importance of Strong Attendance Habits September is Attendance Awareness Month. Some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and the habit of getting to school on time every day include:
- Setting a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? Download this checklist in English or Spanish.)
- Laying out clothes and packing backpacks the night before.
- Talking to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning, if they seem anxious about going to school.
- Developing back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
- Avoiding medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.
If you or your family need any kind of support, please reach out to our front office. We are here for you! Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
Student ID/Bus Tracking
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Stay in the Know With Here Comes the Bus Even though FCPS has launched a new bus navigation system, some aspects like the new FCPS My Ride mobile app are still in development. Families should still use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to track the location of their child’s bus. This app is still compatible with the new system.
FCPS will notify families and schools when the new app is ready to download and use. In the meantime, everyone should reinforce with students that they need to tap on and off the bus with their student ID cards.
Have you already downloaded the new app? That’s okay! The new app is in the final stage of testing, so some features are not yet fully functional. At this time, you should refer to Here Comes the Bus for the most accurate information.
Dates For Your Diary
September 16- Fall Picture Day
September 17- PTA Meeting 7pm
September 21- Yom Kippur- Holiday
Sincerely,
Brian Moose Anice S. Denton
Principal Assistant Principal
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