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Happy Friday, Fox Mill Families,
We hope you had a wonderful week. Fox Mill was delighted to welcome students from Yabe School in Japan this week! Their visit gave our school community a wonderful opportunity to make connections, share cultures, and build friendships. Each Yabe student in Japan, wrote a card for a Fox Mill student, we look forward to sharing the cards with our students next week. This thoughtful gesture is a wonderful way to build connections and friendships across cultures. We’re grateful they spent time with us and hope they enjoyed their visit to Fox Mill.
A FEW UPDATES
PTA Corner
Movie Night is TONIGHT! 🍿🎬
Join us on the Fox Mill School lawn for a fun-filled evening with the Fox Mill PTA! We’ll be showing Minions and Monsters—so gather your family and come enjoy a movie under the stars.
🍿 Concessions open at 7:00 p.m. 🎥 Movie starts at 7:30 p.m. 🌙 Movie ends at 9:30 p.m.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
International Jubilee 2026 Sign-Up Begins! Countdown to 11/6 begins, now!
The International Jubilee is a beloved school tradition and a fun, free celebration of the many cultures that make our school community so special! Participants may represent their own culture or choose one that is near and dear to their hearts.
This exciting event is a wonderful opportunity to share traditions, learn about different cultures, and celebrate the diversity that brings us together. Sign up today and help make International Jubilee 2026 an unforgettable celebration!
https://forms.gle/GZk9hMea5UiFS43i7
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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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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Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Calendar Change: Eid al-Fitr
FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place.
Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff.
Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place on this day.
A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings.
FCPS Seeks Community Input on Middle School AAP Centers FCPS is exploring a plan to offer Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services at every middle school. Under the proposal, students who qualify could attend their neighborhood middle school and take advanced classes with other AAP students. The School Board has approved community engagement at Franklin, Hayfield, Holmes, Key, and Whitman middle schools, where programs could open for the 2027-28 school year. The proposal is still under consideration, and the School Board is expected to make a decision in December.
Each community meeting offers in-person and virtual participation. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:
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Franklin Middle: Monday, October 5, at 6 p.m.
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Holmes Middle: Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m.
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Whitman Middle: Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m.
Current middle school students will remain at their assigned AAP centers through middle school. Learn more and find meeting sign-up forms on the Middle School AAP Centers page.
Safe Routes to School Parent and Caregiver Survey
As part of the Fairfax County School Board’s Annual School-Based Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences traveling to and from school.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss and ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
FCPS Seeks Community Input on Middle School AAP Centers FCPS is exploring a plan to offer Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services at every middle school. Under the proposal, students who qualify could attend their neighborhood middle school and take advanced classes with other AAP students. The School Board has approved community engagement at Franklin, Hayfield, Holmes, Key, and Whitman middle schools, where programs could open for the 2027-28 school year. The proposal is still under consideration, and the School Board is expected to make a decision in December.
Each community meeting offers in-person and virtual participation. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:
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Franklin Middle: Monday, October 5, at 6 p.m.
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Holmes Middle: Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m.
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Whitman Middle: Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m.
Current middle school students will remain at their assigned AAP centers through middle school. Learn more and find meeting sign-up forms on the Middle School AAP Centers page.
Special Education Conference
Annual FCPS Special Education Conference
Saturday, November 14, 2026
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Hayfield Secondary School
7630 Telegraph Road
Alexandria, VA 22315
FEATURING:
- Opening Panel Discussion
- Over 20 Concurrent Breakout Sessions
- Student Showcase
- Exhibit Hall
Please view the Fall 2026 SEFC Promotional Slide to register and learn more about the conference.
Skyview High School’s Water Safety Festival
We are excited to invite you to Skyview High School’s Water Safety Festival on Tuesday, October 13, from 5:00–7:30 p.m.
This event will kick off Water S.A.F.E. FCPS at Skyview provides students and families with an opportunity to experience the pool in a safe, welcoming environment while learning how to stay safer in, near, and around the water.
Participants will enjoy hands-on activities led by water-safety instructors, FCPS Water Safety Ambassadors, and two special guests—Olympic medalists Maritza Correia McClendon and Cullen Jones. Together, they will help promote water-safety awareness and share the importance of building skills and confidence around water.
Activities will include:
- Reach or Throw—Don’t Go
- Life Jacket and Boating Safety
- Hands-Only CPR
- Water and Pool Rules
- Underwater Robotics and Scuba
The festival will be held at:
Skyview High School 2949 Education Dr. Herndon, VA 20171
Please complete the registration form link provided below if you plan to participate. We are so excited to welcome you and share this special experience with our Skyview community.
Please reach out to Dr. Miriam Lynch (mslynch@fcps.edu) if you have any questions.
Registration Link
We look forward to seeing you there!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Brian Moose Anice S. Denton
Principal Assistant Principal
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