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October 22 was a busy day at Parklawn! Our school community enjoyed the beautiful fall weather during field day. We capped off the day with an amazing Family Science Night sponsored by the Children Science Center Lab. These events of learning and fun would not have been possible without the amazing adult volunteers including families, caregivers, and staff! Thank you for making the joy happen for our students!
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 Students, families, and staff enjoying Parklawn's Field Day and Science NIght!
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Friday, October 30, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. 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. |
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT7BNX3T. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com
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Friday, October 30 will be a special Parklawn spirit day! Storybook Character Day is a favorite Parklawn event every October. We are excited to have the return of our parade!!! Weather permitting, our parade will begin at 9:30. If family members would like to join us, you may do so outside as we take our parade around the building. Staff and Students may dress up as their favorite storybook characters and share their favorite book. Thank you for remembering costumes must be from a storybook, and masks or toy weapons are not permitted. |
Regular attendance is a good habit to establish in childhood. It can lead to greater success in high school, college, and careers. Teachers and students miss your child when they can’t make it to school. If you or your family need support, please reach out to your school's front office. We are here for you!
If students miss too much school, school staff may reach out to the family to partner with them on addressing barriers to regular attendance. Visit the FCPS website for attendance resources.
The annual flu vaccine is the most effective way to protect your child from getting sick and to prevent the spread of illness within our classrooms. Staying up-to-date with your child's flu vaccination helps:
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Reduce School Absences: Keeping students healthy means more time spent learning and engaging with peers.
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Protect the Community: Vaccination helps shield vulnerable family members and neighbors from seasonal illness.
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Support Overall Wellness: Routine flu shots are a key component of a proactive student health plan.
Upcoming Flu Shot Events
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will be taking place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary.
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child
✨DO YOU KNOW AN AMAZING EMPLOYEE? ✨
We are now accepting nominations to recognize our outstanding employees at Parklawn ES for the 2026 - 2027 school year! If you have worked with an outstanding employee at Parklawn, FCPS wants your help recognizing them. Panther colleagues and families are invited to nominate:
🏆 NOMINATIONS FOR...
- Outstanding New Teacher
- Outstanding Principal or New Principal
- Outstanding Professional Staff Leader
- Outstanding Educational Services Employee
- Outstanding Operational Services Employee
🗓️DEADLINE: The deadline to submit a nomination is Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
📝SUBMISSIONS: Submissions can be made by completing the form linked here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepEru-FPVK0gLP-tQsZRedovA0z8CjfYkj5nE-oaC0rsZrZw/viewform?usp=header
If you have any questions, please contact Destiny Copeland at dncopeland@fcps.edu
🐯Thank you for supporting our outstanding Parklawn Staff!
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The Parklawn PTA’s first dinner fundraiser is October 30 at Taste of Asia in Alexandria, VA. Taste of Asia will donate 20% of take-out order proceeds to Parklawn ES (call-in or online order -- just no 3rd party apps such as UberEats/DoorDash). Proceeds from Taste of Asia will support teachers and staff. |
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:
Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Join us for the annual Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, taking place on Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School.
More than 20 engaging breakout sessions have been designed to support, inform, and inspire our community. Visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage to explore the lineup of presenters, titles, and session descriptions. Complete the Special Education Family Conference Registration Form to secure your spot and let us know about any childcare, language interpretation, or accommodation needs.
Get Involved Today! Volunteer and Student Participation Opportunities
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Adult Volunteers: Sign up through Volunteer FCPS using the Volunteer Registration Form by Wednesday, October 28. FCPS staff volunteers will receive MyPDE credit.
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Student Volunteers: Complete the Student Volunteer Interest Form by Wednesday, October 28. Students who volunteer will receive volunteer hours.
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Student Showcase Opportunities: Students can complete the Student Participation Form to lead a performance or share information about a club or research project. Students serving in these roles will receive service hours. Sign up by Friday, October 30.
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October 27: Fall Picture Day
October 27: Full-Time AAP Identification Info Session; 6 pm
October 30: End of Quarter 1, 2-hour early release for students; dismissal at 1:30 pm
October 30: Storybook Character Day
October 30: PTA Fundraiser: Taste of Asia!!
November 2: School Planning Day’; Student Holiday
November 3: Election Day and Teacher Work Day; Student Holiday
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