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Announcements

Drive-By Pumpkin Patch

Drive on Lion Run at Fairfax High School to view the various community carved pumpkins on display (more info, Spanish)

Tuesday Folder Information!

Tuesday Folders are now VIRTUAL! (more info) An email will be sent on Tuesdays from "Providence Elem" using e-notify@fcps.edu as an address.

Parents, We Need Your Consent!

We need your consent for some important digital resources your child may access for classwork on their laptop. Please fill out a short consent form; we appreciate your help.

Tech Tips for Families

Tips for Online Learning Success and Technology Troubleshooting Guide

ST Math Family Night

Join us on Oct. 29th for a Virtual ST Math Parent Night at 6:00-6:30PM in English OR 7:00-7:30PM in Spanish. (more information)

Student Health and Safety Guidance

Consistent with Governor Northam’s phased reopening plan for Virginia schools, and guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has provided guidance to staff regarding school health practices for students.

FCPS Parenting Classes

FCPS will be hosting parenting classes for parents with children ranging between 5-11 (more info)

Free Meal Program for All FCPS Students

Grab and Go service hours are 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) with both breakfast and lunch being served at the same time. Bus routes for food distribution are operating Monday through Friday beginning at 6:30 a.m. Specific information about meal distribution locations and bus distribution schedules are available.

Parent Technology Help Desk

To support families who are working with their children during distance learning, Fairfax County Public Schools now has a Parent Technology Help Desk. The number is 1-833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). It will be answered by staff 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If the help desk is unable to solve the issue on the phone with the parent or guardian, they will enter a ticket on the parent’s behalf and the request for help will be transferred to the appropriate FCPS team.

FCPS Parent Resource Center Webinar

Encouraging Positive Behaviors at Home: A Behavioral Support Series for Families. (Webinars September - April, click here)
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Upcoming Events at Providence Elementary School

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Providence ES is a City of Fairfax School

Learn about the City of Fairfax Schools

Title 1

Find out more about our Title I program!

Student Website (links)

Visit frequently accessed student websites (links)

Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

Providence Elementary School Features

Providence Elementary Awarded Eco-Schools USA Green Flag

July 19, 2019
Providence ES was recognized by National Wildlife Federation’s Eco-Schools USA program for exceptional achievement in educating for sustainability, improving the environmental footprint of the school grounds, facility and curriculum. The prestigious Green Flag is the Eco-Schools highest honor, and has been awarded to fewer than 150 schools nationwide.

Five PES Staff Members Recognized with an FCPS Cares!

May 20, 2019
Congratulations to Ms. Gina Shelton, Ms. Tracy Cabacoy, Mr. Alan Borhauer, Ms. Chrissy Brownson, and Ms. Mary Breslin on being recognized as the March 2019 FCPS Cares Recipient of the Month!

Providence Recognized as FCPS's 2018 Best Elementary School Website!

November 07, 2018
Congratulations to our school website and school web curator Ms. Gina Shelton. The Providence website was named one of three 2018 FCPS Best Elementary School Websites at this year's Web Curator's Conference.
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FCPS News and Features

Superintendent Return to School Update - October 23

We are bringing back additional groups of students this week and next as we continue to meet the health and operational metrics that have been established for in-person instruction including low transmission rates, mitigation strategies, planned response for confirmed cases, and availability of teachers and staff.

Healthy Minds Podcast

Join FCPS Instructional Technology Specialist Tammy Sisk for a conversation on how to create balance and well-being within our current virtual learning and living environment.

Superintendent Presents Proposed New Names for Mosby Woods Elementary School

FCPS Superintendent Scott S. Brabrand presented five possible new names to the Fairfax County School Board for Mosby Woods Elementary School at its business meeting on October 22.

Teens and Young Adults Can Enroll in Free E-Cigarette Quit Program Through a Collaboration Between Fairfax County and Truth Initiative®

Fairfax County Government and FCPS are proud to partner with Truth Initiative to offer its free quit vaping text message program, This is Quitting, designed specifically for teens and young adults.
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