Panther Press: October 29

End of Quarter - 2 hr Early Release - October 30

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Friday, October 30, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students.  Providence will dismiss at 1:25pm tomorrow.


No School | Teacher Workdays - November 2-3

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Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 2, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 3, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.


Mason Basketball FCPS Community Day - Nov 2

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Join the George Mason Patriots for their 2026–27 home opener against UMBC at EagleBank Arena on Monday, November 2 at 4:00 PM!

Mason is welcoming all FCPS students, families, and staff with a special community ticket package: 4 tickets for only $17.90. Come enjoy an afternoon of hometown college hoops!

When: Monday, Nov. 2 at 4:00 PM
Where: EagleBank Arena, Fairfax
Tickets: Grab your tickets here

(https://www.gofevo.com/event/Youthday22)


Family Math & AVID Night - November 5

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Join us for Family Math & AVID Night! 🎉

📅 Thursday, November 5⏰ 5:30–7:00 p.m.🍽️ Free dinner served from 5:00–6:00 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of:

🎲 Family math games
🧩 Fun challenges
💬 Philosophical chairs
🚀 Future pathways through AVID

We hope to see you there! Questions? Email tmcabacoy@fcps.edu or mecicero@fcps.edu.

PES Family Math & AVID Night, sponsored by FCPS Title I.


Federal Impact Aid Survey

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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 


AAP Parent Information Session Recording

If you were unable to attend one of our AAP Parent Information Sessions and would like to learn more about programs and services offered, please see the video links below:  

Videos can also be found on the FCPS AAP website under Program Overview → Presentations: Learn About Advanced Academic Programs and Services.

Questions?  Please reach out to our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), Nicole Hanton at nhanton@fcps.edu


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!

PW1029


Save the Date

 

October 30

End of Quarter - 2hr Early Release
Dismissal @1:25pm

November 2-3

Student Holidays | Teacher Workdays

November 5

PES Family Night & AVID Night
5:30pm - 7:30pm

November 19

Thanksgiving Luncheon
Grades K-2
Details coming

November 20

Thanksgiving Luncheon
Grades 3-6
Details coming

November 25-27

Thanksgiving Break

December 2

Early Release Wednesday
Dismissal @ 12:25pm

December 15  

Spring Full-Time AAP Referrals Due

December 21 - January 1, 2027

Winter Break