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 out TOMORROW for an unforgettable evening at the Fairfax HS Family Festival! Sponsored by the City of Fairfax School Board, this FREE celebration is packed with excitement for all ages:
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🐹 Petting Zoo
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🏰 Bouncy House
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🎯 Thrilling Games & Activities
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🎁 Awesome Prizes & Surprises!
Event Schedule — Friday, October 23
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⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Family Festival Fun
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🏈 7:00 PM: Fairfax High Lions Football Kickoff!
After the festival, stick around to bring the noise and cheer on our Lions! (Note: Tickets are required for the football game)
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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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Federal Impact Aid Survey
The Federal Impact Aid Survey is open and available for completion in ParentVUE. Complete this survey as soon as possible because it allows FCPS to recover money lost due to nontaxable federal property (e.g., military installations, federal office buildings) in our community. Visit the FCPS Impact Aid Info page,for instructions on how to complete the survey. For assistance with your ParentVUE account, please contact Providence (703-460-4400).
Directions:
*Enrolling parent logs into ParentVue
*Select "Online Registration"
*Scroll down to "Federal Impact Aid Survey"
Begin/Continue
ParentVUE & Impact Aid Login: https://sisparent.fcps.edu/PVUE/PXP2_Login_Parent_OVR.aspx?regenerateSessionId=True
Video Explanation:
https://www.fcps.edu/impact
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FCPS Literacy Webinar Series for Families
Join Fairfax County Public Schools for a series of family-friendly webinars designed to help you navigate reading assessments, reading plans, and home strategies! Gain practical tools to strengthen your child’s decoding, language, and comprehension skills—including specialized support for multilingual learners.
Time: All webinars begin at 10:00 AM
Dec 15: What Is a Reading Plan?
Feb 19: How Do I Support My Child With a Reading Plan at Home?
May 14: Continuing Reading Success Through the Summer
📲 Register today: https://forms.gle/JEYjp1T3SyK8qhh26
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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 24
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PES Harvest Fall Clean-Up
9:00am - Noon
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November 2-3
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Student Holidays | Teacher Workdays
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November 5
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PES Family Night & AVID Night
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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November 19
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Thanksgiving Luncheon
Grades K-2
Details coming
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November 20
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Thanksgiving Luncheon
Grades 3-6
Details coming
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November 25-27
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Thanksgiving Break
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December 2
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Early Release Wednesday
Dismissal @ 12:25pm
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December 15
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Spring Full-Time AAP Referrals Due
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December 21 - January 1, 2027
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Winter Break
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