Early Release Wednesday - October 21
Wednesday, October 21, will be our 1st of 4 Early Release Wednesdays for teacher planning.
Students will be dismissed at 12:25pm. Beyond the Bell (previously SACC) will be open for afternoon childcare students and will close at their regular scheduled time.
Students of families that have made arrangements for after school child care provided by Providence, will be dismissed at 3:25pm.
If you now require childcare for the early release, please contact our main office at 703-460-4400. For more information, visit the FCPS Early Release Wednesday website page.
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PTA Book Fair - October 19-23
Get ready to build those home libraries! Our annual Fall Book Fair is right around the corner, and we can’t wait for our students to discover their next favorite stories!
🗓️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
👀 Preview Days: October 19–20 (Students browse & make wish lists!)
🛍️ Student Shopping Days: October 21–23
👨👩👧👦 Family Night: Wednesday, October 21 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
💳 Payment Options: Cash, Credit Cards, or eWallet.
💻 Explore & Shop Ahead: Visit our own Scholastic book fair site to explore Scholastic book offerings or set up eWallet as an alternative to sending cash with your child: : https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/providenceelementaryschool6
Every purchase directly supports our school library and classrooms!
Stronger Together! Join the Providence ES PTA!
Did you know that joining the PTA is one of the easiest ways to support your child’s school experience? Whether you’re a new family or a returning Panther, we would love to have you as part of our team! 💙
🌟 Why join? ✔️ Support fun student events, after-school clubs, and classroom resources ✔️ Connect with other PES parents, teachers, and staff ✔️ Have a voice in school programs and community activities
💡 Myth Buster: Joining the PTA does NOT mean you have to attend every meeting or volunteer tons of hours! Your membership alone helps us stay active and support our school.
📲 Sign up today in just a few clicks:
👉 https://providence.ptboard.com
Let’s make this school year incredible for our students! 📚🎉
Family Festival - October 23
Bring the whole family for an evening of fun at the Fairfax HS Family Festival on Friday, October 23! This FREE event, sponsored by the City of Fairfax School Board, is the perfect way for our future Lions and community to come together.
Here is what you can look forward to:
🐹 Petting Zoo
🏰 Bouncy House
🎯 Games & Activities
🎁 Prizes & More!
When: Friday, October 23 ⏰
Family Festival: 5:30 – 6:30 P.M.
FHS Football Game: 7:00 P.M.
Stick around after the festival to cheer on the FHS Lions at the football game! (Note: Tickets are required for the football game).
Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit our page for more event details!
Let’s go, Lions! 🦁💙💛
#FHSAthletics #FutureLions #FHSFamilyFestival #CityofFairfax #FairfaxHighSchool #CommunityFirst #LionsPride #FCPS
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Courtyard Clean-Up - October 24
Let's make our school courtyard shine for fall! Join us for fresh air, fun, and community spirit as we spruce up garden beds, clear paths, and tackle weeds together. 🌾✨
When: October 24, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Remember, many paws make light work!
Questions: Contact Mrs. Whitis (hewhitis@fcps.edu) or Mrs. McConnell (sbmcconnell@fcps.edu).
See you in the garden!
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The 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!
Save the Date
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October 19 - 23
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PTA Book Fair (see above)
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October 21
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Early Release Wednesday
Dismissal @ 12:25pm
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October 21
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PTA Book Fair Family Night
5:30-7:30pm
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October 22
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PTA Meeting
6:30pm (Library)
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October 24
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Harvest Fall Clean-Up
9:00am-12pm
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November 1 - 2
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Student Holidays | Teacher Workdays
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November 5
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PES Family Math & AVID Night
5:30-7:30pm
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December 15
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Spring Full-Time AAP Referrals Due
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