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Thanksgiving Luncheon at Providence

Join us in November for our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon.

Parents with students in kindergarten through 2nd grade may join their students for a turkey feast on Wednesday, November 20th.

Parents with students in grades 3 -6, may join their students for a turkey feast on Thursday, November 21st.

Parents may purchase a school lunch for $4.75 at the door.

Grade Level Lunch Times
Wednesday, November 20th:

  • Grade 1 (10:45-11:40am)
  • Grade 2 (11:25-12:20pm)
  • Grade K (12:05-1:00pm)

Thursday, November 21st:

  • Grade 4 (10:30-11:15am)
  • Grade 6 (11:15-12:00pm)
  • Grade 5 (12:00-12:45pm)
  • Grade 3 (12:45-1:35pm)

For your child's specific lunch time, please contact your child's teacher.

PES Thanksgiving Luncheon Invitation

Federal Impact Aid Forms

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms in November. Please be sure to return them by Friday, November 22. 

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.

Complete Impact Aid Form
Directions to complete form from your mobile device.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS)

PES Annual Turkey Trot

It's that time of the year!!  Our annual Turkey Trot will be held on November 25th during grade level specials!  Come out and support your student(s) as they participate in their grade level's turkey trot!

If you would like to volunteer, please sign-up using this link.  Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled time and report to the gym for further instructions.

Thank you for volunteering!

Grade Level Specials times:

2nd Grade

8:50-9:50am

Kindergarten

9:50-10:50am

3rd Grade

10:50-11:50am

1st Grade

11:50-12:50pm

6th & *5th Grades 

1:10-2:10pm

4th & *5th Grades

2:10-3:10pm

*5th grade - please reach out to classroom teacher for exact time.

 

Link to volunteer: https://volunteersignup.org/MPFP3

PTA Panther Prowl

It is the PTA's biggest fundraiser of the year, and the main source of income for the Providence Elementary School (PES) PTA, and your support matters! We are fundraising between now and November 30th. (flyer)

We are shaking things up this year. There will be no selling, or running around a track, just contributions from YOU! The PES PTA is a non-profit 501(c)3 which makes all donations tax deductible! The PES PTA depends on generous contributions - no matter the dollar amount from the community to support several PTA sponsored events, activities, resources, and initiatives. 

Our goal is $20,000! The goal is to raise money to support the entire school:

  • Providing mini-grants to each grade level and specials classes, such as Art, PE, Music, etc.
  • Helping teachers purchase classroom supplies
  • Partnering with different groups within the school to fund various activities
  • Funding class field trips for students
  • Funding staff appreciation events
  • Sponsoring events like BINGO and MOVIE Nights
  • And so much more!

Along the way to our goal, students can celebrate their achievements with individual, class, and school wide prizes!

Help us achieve this goal, and continue to support outstanding opportunities for PES!


We can't do this without you...the panther is on the prowl and ready!  

Share this link with your family, family, and other members of the community!

https://www.givebacks.com/causes/pespantherspta/campaigns/PantherProwl2024

AAP Connections

AAP Connections: This quarter, students learned about and applied the Critical and Creative Thinking strategy: Point of View.  You can learn more about Critical and Creative Thinking strategies on the FCPS AAP website.  Check your digital Tuesday folders at the end of each quarter for the Critical and Creative Thinking Choice Board, filled with activities you can use at home to build your child’s creative and critical thinking skills.  

Important AAP Dates: 

November 21 at 7:30 am/December 3 at 5:00 pm - AAP Full Time Referral Parent Q&A Zoom Sessions; please complete this form to RSVP by November 18 

December 15 - Deadline for Full Time AAP Referrals and accompanying materials

Questions?  Email Nicole Hanton at [email protected]

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!

Mark your Calendar

November 20-21

Thanksgiving Luncheons

(see above for details)

November 25

Annual Turkey Trot Event

November 27-29

Holiday - Thanksgiving Break

December 9

3-hour Early Release Monday
Dismissal @ 12:25pm

December 15

AP Full Time Referrals are due

December 23 - January 3, 2025

Winter Break

  Providence ES / FCPS Quick Links

3616 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 | Main Office: 703-460-4400

Attendance: 703-460-4444 or  [email protected]

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Panther Press: PTA Panther Prowl

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PTA Panther Prowl

It is the PTA's biggest fundraiser of the year, and the main source of income for the Providence Elementary School (PES) PTA, and your support matters! We are fundraising between now and November 30th. 

We are shaking things up this year. There will be no selling, or running around a track, just contributions from YOU! The PES PTA is a non-profit 501(c)3 which makes all donations tax deductible! The PES PTA depends on generous contributions - no matter the dollar amount from the community to support several PTA sponsored events, activities, resources, and initiatives. 

Our goal is $20,000! The goal is to raise money to support the entire school:

  • Providing mini-grants to each grade level and specials classes, such as Art, PE, Music, etc.
  • Helping teachers purchase classroom supplies
  • Partnering with different groups within the school to fund various activities
  • Funding class field trips for students
  • Funding staff appreciation events
  • Sponsoring events like BINGO and MOVIE Nights
  • And so much more!

Along the way to our goal, students can celebrate their achievements with individual, class, and school wide prizes!

**School Wide Prize**
Students will earn these school wide prizes when we reach our incremental fundraising goals.

$5,000:  Popsicle Social
$7,500:  Blacktop Dance Party
$10,00:  Extra Recess - 30 Minutes
$15,000:  PJ's & Movie
$20,000:  PES Administrator Challenge & Pep Rally


**Student Prizes**
The top 3 students who raise the most will earn individual prizes!

1st Place: 40oz Red Stanley Tumbler
2nd Place: $50.00
3rd Place: $25.00

Additionally, the top 20 students outside of the top three will be entered into a drawing to win a Dave & Buster's gift card worth $20.00.


**Class Prizes**
The class who raises the most money will win a tremendous opportunity to name the Providence Panther cementing their legacy at Providence Elementary School! On top of that, each student will earn a Dave & Buster's certificate for 60 minutes of unlimited play! 


Help us achieve this goal, and continue to support outstanding opportunities for PES!


We can't do this without you...the panther is on the prowl and ready!  

Share this link with your family, family, and other members of the community!

https://www.givebacks.com/causes/pespantherspta/campaigns/PantherProwl2024



Thank you,

PES PTA Board

3616 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 | Main Office: 703-460-4400

Attendance: 703-460-4444 or  [email protected]

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FCPS Elementary Language Arts Grading

ES Grading Update for 2024-2025

This year, FCPS has new ways of teaching reading and writing to our students. We also have new ways to know if students need extra support and how we can best help them. Schools will still use the same 4-point scale to assign grades; please refer to the Grading Guidelines for more details.

Starting in November 2024, your child’s progress report grades may look different due to the changes below.

NOTE: Students are not expected to master all of their grade-level standards until later in the year. By monitoring grades in each standard the whole school year, you can get a clearer picture of areas where they need to grow most, as well as their overall progress in literacy. Contact your child's teacher with any questions about your child’s progress report. 

New Language Arts Curriculum
  • Before: the FCPS Planning and Pacing Guide covered different standards each quarter.
  • Current: FCPS now uses Benchmark Advance. It covers all standards each quarter, building towards mastery. Fewer standards will be marked Not Taught (NT) or Not Assessed (NA)
New K-3 Literacy Screener New Virginia Standards of Learning
  • Before: Measured overlapping skills on any text. Sometimes standards were assessed with below-grade level text.
  • Current: The Virginia Board of Education approved the 2024 English Standards of Learning at their March 28, 2024, business meeting. The new standards measure separate skills using on-grade level text. Grades reflect how well students meet grade-level expectations
Thanksgiving Luncheon at Providence

Join us in November for our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon.

Parents with students in kindergarten through 2nd grade may join their students for a turkey feast on Wednesday, November 20th.

Parents with students in grades 3 -6, may join their students for a turkey feast on Thursday, November 21st.

Parents may purchase a school lunch for $4.75 at the door.

Grade Level Lunch Times
Wednesday, November 20th:

  • Grade 1 (10:45-11:40am)
  • Grade 2 (11:25-12:20pm)
  • Grade K (12:05-1:00pm)

Thursday, November 21st:

  • Grade 4 (10:30-11:15am)
  • Grade 6 (11:15-12:00pm)
  • Grade 5 (12:00-12:45pm)
  • Grade 3 (12:45-1:35pm)

For more you child's specific lunch time within the grade level time, please contact your child's teacher.

ES Thanksgiving Luncheon Invitation

Title I Engagement Policy & School Improvement and Innovation Plan

Title I Engagement Policy and Compact is distributed to all caregivers. Caregivers have opportunities to provide comments and feedback on the policy and compact through PTA meetings, the Annual Title I Meeting, School Events, and our family liaisons as well as the link below.

Comments are submitted with the school’s policy and compact to FCPS central offices and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). This policy and compact are made available to the broader school community through the school website.

Direct Links to documents and survey

Federal Impact Aid Forms

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms in November. Please be sure to return them by Friday, November 17. 

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.

Complete Impact Aid Form
Directions to complete form from your mobile device.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS)

AAP Connections

AAP Connections: This quarter, students learned about and applied the Critical and Creative Thinking strategy: Point of View.  You can learn more about Critical and Creative Thinking strategies on the FCPS AAP website.  Check your digital Tuesday folders at the end of each quarter for the Critical and Creative Thinking Choice Board, filled with activities you can use at home to build your child’s creative and critical thinking skills.  

Important AAP Dates: 

November 21 at 7:30 am/December 3 at 5:00 pm - AAP Full Time Referral Parent Q&A Zoom Sessions; please complete this form to RSVP by November 18 

December 15 - Deadline for Full Time AAP Referrals and accompanying materials

Questions?  Email Nicole Hanton at [email protected]

The Fairfax Ballet

You are formally invited to step into the enchanting world of “The Nutcracker”

This holiday season, let the Fairfax Ballet Company transport you to the enchanting world of “The Nutcracker,” featuring Emily Kitka as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Aarón Sanz as her Cavalier and the Snow King, both soloists from the renowned New York City Ballet.

If you are interested in attending please email our music teacher, Abby Shipman ([email protected]) for tickets.

Performance Details
Dates:
Saturday, November 30
Sunday, December 1

Time: 4 PM

Location: Fairfax High School
3501 Lion Run
Fairfax, VA

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!

Mark your Calendar

November 7

Family Math Night
5-7pm

November 11 

Holiday - Veterans Day

November 20-21

Thanksgiving Luncheons

(see above for details)

November 27-29

Holiday - Thanksgiving Break

December 15

AP Full Time Referrals are due

December 23 - January 3, 2025

Winter Break

  Providence ES / FCPS Quick Links

3616 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 | Main Office: 703-460-4400

Attendance: 703-460-4444 or  [email protected]

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Outstanding Employee Awards Nominations

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Providence Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination form. You may nominate more than one employee, but only one employee per family can be nominated for each category.

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below. 

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 15th. If you have any questions, please contact our Award Liaisons: Sharon Hickey at [email protected], Cindy Temple at [email protected], and Jazzmin Dabney at [email protected].

Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/xBQoZDhEYg1epFZs6

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Attendance: 703-460-4444 or  [email protected]

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No School | Student Holidays


Friday, November 1, Holiday Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed.

Schools are closed for students on:
Monday, November 4, for a school planning day
Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday.
See the complete school year calendar

Daylight Saving Time Ends

This Sunday, November 3, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!

Family Math Night - November 7

Providence ES is excited to host Family Math Night on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 5:30-7:00pm. This will be a fun night to play math games, participate in a variety of activities, and enjoy an evening together!  Please complete the form below by November 1, 2024. 

Please contact Tracy Cabacoy ([email protected]) with any questions or concerns.

Direct link to form: https://forms.gle/MRrDcBrqwXHkzQNv5

Thanksgiving Luncheon at Providence

Join us in November for our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon.

Parents with students in kindergarten through 2nd grade may join their students for a turkey feast on Wednesday, November 20th.

Parents with students in grades 3 -6, may join their students for a turkey feast on Thursday, November 21st.

Parents may purchase a school lunch for $4.25 at the door.

Additional information coming out soon in our Tuesday Folders.


Title I Engagement Policy & School Improvement and Innovation Plan

Title I Engagement Policy and Compact is distributed to all caregivers. Caregivers have opportunities to provide comments and feedback on the policy and compact through PTA meetings, the Annual Title I Meeting, School Events, and our family liaisons as well as the link below.

Comments are submitted with the school’s policy and compact to FCPS central offices and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). This policy and compact are made available to the broader school community through the school website.

Direct Links to documents and survey

Outstanding Employee Awards Nominations

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Providence Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination form. You may nominate more than one employee, but only one employee per family can be nominated for each category.

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below. 

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 15th. If you have any questions, please contact our Award Liaisons: Sharon Hickey at [email protected], Cindy Temple at [email protected], and Jazzmin Dabney at [email protected].

Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/xBQoZDhEYg1epFZs6

Federal Impact Aid Forms

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms in November. Please be sure to return them by Friday, November 17. 

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.

Complete Impact Aid Form
Directions to complete form from your mobile device.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS)

AAP Connections

This quarter, students learned about and applied the Critical and Creative Thinking strategy: Point of View.  You can learn more about Critical and Creative Thinking strategies on the FCPS AAP website.  Check your digital Tuesday folders at the end of each quarter for the Critical and Creative Thinking Choice Board, filled with activities you can use at home to build your child’s creative and critical thinking skills.  

Important AAP Dates: 

December 15 - Deadline for Full Time AAP Referrals and accompanying materials

Questions?  Email Nicole Hanton at [email protected]

The City of Fairfax News

City of Fairfax residents! Learn about the school bond referendum on the November 5 ballot. Go to  https://www.cityoffairfaxschools.org for more information.

 

More information: Arbor Day Celebration | City Calendar | City of Fairfax, VA (fairfaxva.gov)

Second Step - Social and Emotional Learning

Currently in Second Step® Elementary, students are learning concepts taught in Unit 2: Emotion Management. In this unit, children learn how to identify and label emotions and use emotion management strategies—including stress management for older students—to calm strong feelings.

In this unit, students learn and practice ways to identify emotions and calm strong feelings. They build their emotion vocabularies, practice identifying their own and others’ emotions, and recognize the importance of labeling and managing emotions.

From Kindergarten through Grade 3, students develop emotion-related vocabulary and practice emotion-management strategies, like slow breathing, asking for help, or taking a break. By Grade 4, students focus on more complex ideas, like the role of emotion management in their lives and relationships, and Grade 4 introduces rethinking as a new way to manage emotions. In Grade 5, students begin to identify unique stressors in their own lives and plan for them in advance with new strategies. In Grade 6, students focus on developing a positive sense of self.

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!

Mark your Calendar

November 1 

Holiday - Diwali

November 3 

Daylights Saving (Fall Back)

November 4 & 5 

Student Holidays/Teacher Workdays

November 7

Family Math Night
5-7pm

November 11 

Holiday - Veterans Day

November 20-21

Thanksgiving Luncheons

(see above for details)

November 27-29

Holiday - Thanksgiving Break

December 15

AP Full Time Referrals are due

December 23 - January 3, 2025

Winter Break

  Providence ES / FCPS Quick Links

3616 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 | Main Office: 703-460-4400

Attendance: 703-460-4444 or  [email protected]

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Early Release Monday - October 28

October 28th will be our 2nd Early Release Monday for teacher planning.  Students will be dismissed at 12:25pm.  SACC will be open for afternoon SACC 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 have any questions or concerns, please contact our main office at 703-460-4400.


Title I Engagement Policy & School Improvement and Innovation Plan

Title I Engagement Policy and Compact is distributed to all caregivers. Caregivers have opportunities to provide comments and feedback on the policy and compact through PTA meetings, the Annual Title I Meeting, School Events, and our family liaisons as well as the link below.

Comments are submitted with the school’s policy and compact to FCPS central offices and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). This policy and compact are made available to the broader school community through the school website.

Direct Links to documents and survey



Family Math Night - November 7

Providence ES is excited to host Family Math Night on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 5:30-7:00pm. This will be a fun night to play math games, participate in a variety of activities, and enjoy an evening together!  Please complete the form below by November 1, 2024. 

Please contact Tracy Cabacoy ([email protected]) with any questions or concerns.

Direct link to form: https://forms.gle/MRrDcBrqwXHkzQNv5

Outstanding Employee Awards Nominations

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Providence Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination form. You may nominate more than one employee, but only one employee per family can be nominated for each category.

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below. 

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 15th. If you have any questions, please contact our Award Liaisons: Sharon Hickey at [email protected], Cindy Temple at [email protected], and Jazzmin Dabney at [email protected].

Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/xBQoZDhEYg1epFZs6

Federal Impact Aid Forms

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). 

 

Impact Aid direct link: https://sisparent.fcps.edu/PVUE/PXP2_Login_Parent_OVR.aspx?regenerateSessionId=True

Video explaining the importance of completing the Impact Aid for https://www.fcps.edu/impact 

The City of Fairfax News

City of Fairfax residents! Learn about the school bond referendum on the November 5 ballot. Go to  https://www.cityoffairfaxschools.org for more information.

 

More information: Arbor Day Celebration | City Calendar | City of Fairfax, VA (fairfaxva.gov)

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!

Mark your Calendar

October 28 

3 Hour Early Release
Dismiss at 12:25pm

October 31 

2 Hour Early Release
End of Quarter
Dismiss at 1:25pm

November 1 

Holiday - Diwali

November 4 & 5

Student Holidays/Teacher Workdays

November 7

Family Math Night
5-7pm

November 11 

Holiday - Veterans Day

November 27-29

Holiday - Thanksgiving Break

  Providence ES / FCPS Quick Links

3616 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 | Main Office: 703-460-4400

Attendance: 703-460-4444 or  [email protected]

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Panther Press: Oct 23rd - Special Edition

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PTA Book Fair Coin Challenge Update!

Last week's Epic Coin Challenge was a huge success. Thank you for helping our students fundraise to help Providence families afford books at the fair. Together we raised $2,215!!!

 

Each grade's top fundraising class won a PJ day, and we're announcing those winners in a moment. We would also like to celebrate a huge contribution from one class who will also get to enjoy a popsicle party. Ms. Adkin's 5th grade class raised an incredible $415!! That's almost a quarter of our whole school's total! Thank you to Ms. Adkins and her superstar students.

Here are the rest of our grade-level winning classes who will enjoy a PJ day. If your teacher is listed here, wear your PJs to school on next Tuesday October 29!

Kindergarten, Ms. Roettger
1st, Ms. Shildt
2nd, Ms. Randolph
3rd, Ms. Rahimi
4th, Mr. Stone
5th, Ms. Adkins
6th, Mr. Hearin

Federal Impact Aid Forms

Yesterday you should have received information from FCPS regarding the Federal Impact Aid Survey.  The 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). 

 

Impact Aid direct link: https://sisparent.fcps.edu/PVUE/PXP2_Login_Parent_OVR.aspx?regenerateSessionId=True

Video explaining the importance of completing the Impact Aid for https://www.fcps.edu/impact 

3616 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 | Main Office: 703-460-4400

Attendance: 703-460-4444 or  [email protected]

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Providence News

Harvest Day at Providence - October 19

On Saturday, Oct. 19th all Providence staff, students and their families are invited to volunteer for Harvest Day.  We will meet from 8am to 12pm to harvest vegetables, pull invasive plants and weeds, and mulch all the plant beds.  We hope to see you all there!

PES Book Fair - October 21-25

The annual fall Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the PES Library! Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as always—every purchase at the Fair benefits our school.   

  • Preview days: Monday and Tuesday October 21 & 22, classes visit together
  • School day sales: Wednesday through Friday October 23 - 25, teachers send students with shopping money or eWallets during class (sales close Friday at 11:00.)
  • Evening family hours: Wednesday and Thursday October 23 & 24, 6:00 - 7:30pm

As we wait for the big event, there is plenty to explore and learn.

  • 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.
  • Check out our page on Share the Fair, formerly known as All for Books. Learn how to make an online donation or help your kids participate in our exciting fundraising week, the classroom Coin Challenge competition.
  • Sign up to volunteer!
  • Or get into all the details on our FAQ page including how your child will experience the fair.
FLE Parent Preview - October 23

FLE Parent Preview – Wednesday October 23, 2024 at 6:30PM Students in grades K-6 participate in Family Life Education (FLE). Students receive instruction in a human growth and development unit and an emotional and social health unit.  For more information about the FCPS Family Life Education program, please see the detailed grade-level program descriptions on the FCPS website.  In addition, grade level-specific curriculum lessons are available for review online in Schoology.  Parents/guardians can login to Schoology using the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS) and find the materials in the All Parents/Guardians course in the “Parent Preview-FLE Instruction” folder.

You are also invited to attend an evening opportunity to preview the Family Life Education media and lessons and to talk with school staff about the program.  The meeting will be held on Wednesday October 23 at 6:30 PM in the art room.

Parents/guardians who do not wish to have their child participate in FLE instruction may choose to opt their child out of any or all of the lessons. If you would like to opt your child out of one or more lessons, opt-out forms for students in general education classes are available in the Parent Digital Consent (PDC).

Early Release Monday - October 28

October 28th will be our 2nd Early Release Monday for teacher planning.  Students will be dismissed at 12:25pm.  SACC will be open for afternoon SACC 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 have any questions or concerns, please contact our main office at 703-460-4400.


Family Math Night - November 7

Providence ES is excited to host Family Math Night on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 5:30-7:00pm. This will be a fun night to play math games, participate in a variety of activities, and enjoy an evening together!  Please complete the form below by November 1, 2024. 

Please contact Tracy Cabacoy ([email protected]) with any questions or concerns.

Direct link to form: https://forms.gle/MRrDcBrqwXHkzQNv5

Outstanding Employee Awards Nominations

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Providence Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination form. You may nominate more than one employee, but only one employee per family can be nominated for each category.

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below. 

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 15th. If you have any questions, please contact our Award Liaisons: Sharon Hickey at [email protected], Cindy Temple at [email protected], and Jazzmin Dabney at [email protected].

Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/xBQoZDhEYg1epFZs6

The City of Fairfax News

The City of Fairfax's urban forestry team and Environmental Sustainability Committee would like to invite you to attend our Arbor Day Celebration next Saturday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at Kutner Park (3901 Jermantown Rd). Students across grade levels from City of Fairfax Schools will be in attendance at the event reciting their poetry about the environment. A volunteer tree planting will follow. (flyer)

 

More information: Arbor Day Celebration | City Calendar | City of Fairfax, VA (fairfaxva.gov)

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!

Mark your Calendar

October 19

Harvest Day at PES
8:00am-Noon

October 21-25

Book Fair!

October 28 

3 Hour Early Release
Dismiss at 12:25pm

October 31 

2 Hour Early Release
End of Quarter
Dismiss at 1:25pm

November 1 

Holiday - Diwali

November 4 & 5

Student Holidays/Teacher Workdays

November 7

Family Math Night
5-7pm

November 11 

Holiday - Veterans Day

November 27-29

Holiday - Thanksgiving Break

  Providence ES / FCPS Quick Links

3616 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 | Main Office: 703-460-4400

Attendance: 703-460-4444 or  [email protected]

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Indigenous Peoples' Day - October 14

Monday, October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. School will resume on Tuesday, October 15th.

Providence News Advanced Academics Program

Fall referrals for Full-Time AAP screening are due October 15 (this is ONLY for students who are new to FCPS as of January 1, 2024 AND in grades 3-6).  You can learn more about the AAP continuum of services offered at FCPS and find referral forms on the  AAP website.  

If you have further questions, please reach out to Providence’s Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Nicole Hanton ([email protected]).

Harvest Day at Providence - October 19

On Saturday, Oct. 19th all Providence staff, students and their families are invited to volunteer for Harvest Day.  We will meet from 8am to 12pm to harvest vegetables, pull invasive plants and weeds, and mulch all the plant beds.  We hope to see you all there!

City of Fairfax News School Bond Referendum - November ballot

Join the City of Fairfax on Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Daniels Run ES for an informational night about the school bond referendum on the November ballot. City residents can ask questions and learn more about the school facility needs. For more information, please go to the City of Fairfax Schools website https://www.cityoffairfaxschools.org/

Improvements to Providence

This November, City of Fairfax residents will vote on a referendum to finance the cost of capital improvements to Providence ES, Daniels Run ES, and replace the roof at Fairfax HS. For more information, go to the City of Fairfax Schools website at www.CityofFairfaxSchools.org or attend a community engagement night on Monday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Providence ES.

Second Step - Social and Emotional Learning 

Dear Families,

Currently in Second Step® Elementary, students are learning concepts taught in Unit 1: Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting. In this unit, children learn how to pay attention and manage distractions, develop a growth mindset, and apply goal-setting strategies to their social and academic lives.

A growth mindset is an important skill to establish early in the school year to help students keep going through challenges, welcome mistakes, identify and achieve goals, and gain confidence as they learn.

Students also learn that their brains grow and change when they tackle new challenges, try hard, and practice their skills. 

In Kindergarten through Grade 2, students develop skills needed to pay attention and avoid distractions and learn about the importance of practice and effort when learning something new. Grade 3 introduces the brain science behind learning, practice, and planning. With this foundation, Grades 4 through 6 shift to focus on the goal-setting process.

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!

Mark your Calendar

October 14 

Student Holiday - Indigenous People Day

October 19

Harvest Day at PES
8:00am-Noon

October 28 

3 Hour Early Release
Dismiss at 12:25pm

October 31 

2 Hour Early Release
End of Quarter
Dismiss at 1:25pm

November 1 

Holiday - Diwali

November 4 & 5

Student Holidays/Teacher Workdays

November 7

Family Math Night
5-7pm

November 11 

Holiday - Veterans Day

November 27-29

Holiday - Thanksgiving Break

  Providence ES / FCPS Quick Links

3616 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 | Main Office: 703-460-4400

Attendance: 703-460-4444 or  [email protected]

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Providence News No School - October 3rd & 4th

Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 2. That day is an evening-only observance day. Important events will not be held after school. 

Thursday, October 3, is a holiday (Rosh Hashanah) for all FCPS staff. Schools and offices will be closed. 

Friday, October 4, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students. 

See the complete school year calendar

School Pictures - October 8
Walk and Roll to School Day - October 9

FCPS will participate in International Walk and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 9, in an effort to promote physical activity and reduce traffic congestion and pollution near schools. Students and employees are encouraged to bike or walk to school and work where safe to do so. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children to school, and to work with their school and PTA or PTO to assemble bike trains or walking groups for the event. Schools are encouraged to register online with Walk and Bike to School. Get more information about Walk to School Day.

Walk and Roll Flyer

Safety Flyer


Advanced Academics Program

Fall referrals for Full-Time AAP screening are due October 15 (this is ONLY for students who are new to FCPS as of January 1, 2024 AND in grades 3-6).  You can learn more about the AAP continuum of services offered at FCPS and find referral forms on the  AAP website.  

Providence’s AAP Parent Information Sessions:
*October 9th at 6:00 pm (date change)
*October 10th at 8:00 am 

If you have further questions, please reach out to Providence’s Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Nicole Hanton ([email protected]).

City of Fairfax News Fairfax HS Family Festival

Fairfax HS is hosting a family festival for future FHS Lions!! There will be:

  • A bouncy house
  • Petting zoo
  • Activities with FHS students/clubs before the football game

Students there before 6:15pm will get to run through the spirit tunnel after the football team.  Click here for more information 


Improvements to Providence

This November, City of Fairfax residents will vote on a referendum to finance the cost of capital improvements to Providence ES, Daniels Run ES, and replace the roof at Fairfax HS. For more information, go to the City of Fairfax Schools website at www.CityofFairfaxSchools.org or attend a community engagement night on Monday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Providence ES.

FCPS News

Don’t Miss Out: Providence Day and Back to School Celebration on Sat., Oct. 5

 

Join us for a day of fun, connection, and community spirit! The inaugural Providence Day and Back to School Celebration is on Saturday, October 5, from 11 am to 3 pm at Marshall High School. We will celebrate the vibrant and diverse community we're proud to call home and highlight local organizations and businesses while fostering stronger connections among residents and community leaders. This free, family-friendly event is open to all Fairfax County residents and will feature interactive booths, live performances, food trucks, activities for kids, giveaways and prizes, community spotlights, and more!

RSVP TODAY: https://www.facebook.com/share/b12h6pJutavJcxX3/

Accessibility and Transportation: George Marshall High School is easily accessible by car, bus, or bike. Shuttle services will run from the Jim Scott Community Center (3001 Vaden Drive) and the James Lee Community Center (2855 Annandale Road).

Questions: Email [email protected] or call 703-560-6946.

Your support in engaging your students and families will help ensure everyone has the chance to participate in the fun. We’ll have food trucks, pumpkin painting, face painting, Vocal Arts Fairfax performing Broadway tunes, Mr. Zig Zag the Magic Man, interactive activities, and the Marshall High School Cheer Team will make a special appearance to welcome everyone to the event.

And finally, we’re looking for an MC to introduce our performers and awards portion of the show. Please reach out if you know of any students or teachers who might be interested.

 

Second Step - Social and Emotional Learning 

Dear Families,

Currently in Second Step® Elementary, students are learning concepts taught in Unit 1: Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting. In this unit, children learn how to pay attention and manage distractions, develop a growth mindset, and apply goal-setting strategies to their social and academic lives.

A growth mindset is an important skill to establish early in the school year to help students keep going through challenges, welcome mistakes, identify and achieve goals, and gain confidence as they learn.

Students also learn that their brains grow and change when they tackle new challenges, try hard, and practice their skills. 

In Kindergarten through Grade 2, students develop skills needed to pay attention and avoid distractions and learn about the importance of practice and effort when learning something new. Grade 3 introduces the brain science behind learning, practice, and planning. With this foundation, Grades 4 through 6 shift to focus on the goal-setting process.

Mark your Calendar

October 3 & 4

Student Holiday - Rosh Hashanah
Student Holiday / Teacher Workdays

October 8

School Pictures

October 9

Walk and Roll to School Day
Walk and Roll Flyer

October 14 

Student Holiday - Indigenous People Day

October 28 

3 Hour Early Release
Dismiss at 12:25pm

October 31 

2 Hour Early Release
End of Quarter

November 1 

Holiday - Diwali

November 4 & 5

Student Holidays/Teacher Workdays

November 11 

Holiday - Veterans Day

November 27-29

Holiday - Thanksgiving Break

  Providence ES / FCPS Quick Links

3616 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 | Main Office: 703-460-4400

Attendance: 703-460-4444 or  [email protected]

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Pick Up Patrol - Now Available

At Providence Elementary we use a system that helps parents make dismissal changes for their child(ren) efficiently and conveniently. It is called PickUp Patrol.

  • PickUp Patrol is a cloud-based web base
  • Eliminates the need for parents to write notes or make phone calls to school
  • To make a dismissal change:
    • Login
    • Select a date
    • Choose your child and Dismissal Option
    • Hit submit and that’s it!
Advanced Academics Program

Fall referrals for Full-Time AAP screening are due October 15 (this is ONLY for students who are new to FCPS as of January 1, 2024 AND in grades 3-6).  You can learn more about the AAP continuum of services offered at FCPS and find referral forms on the  AAP website.  

Providence’s AAP Parent Information Sessions:
*October 9th at 6:00 pm (date change)
*October 10th at 8:00 am 

If you have further questions, please reach out to Providence’s Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Nicole Hanton ([email protected]).

Birthday Celebrations in the classroom

We wanted to provide you with some guidelines regarding birthday celebrations at school. Our goal is to create a positive and inclusive environment for all students.

  • To ensure that everyone feels included, we ask that you refrain from sending food to share. Instead, you may send non-edible items such as pencils, stickers, or small toys.

  • If you plan to send in any items, please notify your child's teacher in advance so they can make appropriate arrangements.

  • We also kindly request that you avoid passing out party invitations in the classroom unless all classmates are invited. This helps to prevent feelings of exclusion.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

City of Fairfax News Improvements to Providence

This November, City of Fairfax residents will vote on a referendum to finance the cost of capital improvements to Providence ES, Daniels Run ES, and replace the roof at Fairfax HS. For more information, go to the City of Fairfax Schools website at www.CityofFairfaxSchools.org or attend a community engagement night on Monday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Providence ES.

Fairfax HS Family Festival

Fairfax HS is hosting a family festival for future FHS Lions!! There will be:

  • A bouncy house
  • Petting zoo
  • Activities with FHS students/clubs before the football game

Students there before 6:15pm will get to run through the spirit tunnel after the football team.  Click here for more information 

FCPS News

Don’t Miss Out: Providence Day and Back to School Celebration on Sat., Oct. 5

 

Join us for a day of fun, connection, and community spirit! The inaugural Providence Day and Back to School Celebration is on Saturday, October 5, from 11 am to 3 pm at Marshall High School. We will celebrate the vibrant and diverse community we're proud to call home and highlight local organizations and businesses while fostering stronger connections among residents and community leaders. This free, family-friendly event is open to all Fairfax County residents and will feature interactive booths, live performances, food trucks, activities for kids, giveaways and prizes, community spotlights, and more!

RSVP TODAY: https://www.facebook.com/share/b12h6pJutavJcxX3/

Accessibility and Transportation: George Marshall High School is easily accessible by car, bus, or bike. Shuttle services will run from the Jim Scott Community Center (3001 Vaden Drive) and the James Lee Community Center (2855 Annandale Road).

Questions: Email [email protected] or call 703-560-6946.

Your support in engaging your students and families will help ensure everyone has the chance to participate in the fun. We’ll have food trucks, pumpkin painting, face painting, Vocal Arts Fairfax performing Broadway tunes, Mr. Zig Zag the Magic Man, interactive activities, and the Marshall High School Cheer Team will make a special appearance to welcome everyone to the event.

And finally, we’re looking for an MC to introduce our performers and awards portion of the show. Please reach out if you know of any students or teachers who might be interested.

 

Second Step - Social and Emotional Learning 

Dear Families,

Currently in Second Step® Elementary, students are learning concepts taught in Unit 1: Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting. In this unit, children learn how to pay attention and manage distractions, develop a growth mindset, and apply goal-setting strategies to their social and academic lives.

A growth mindset is an important skill to establish early in the school year to help students keep going through challenges, welcome mistakes, identify and achieve goals, and gain confidence as they learn.

Students also learn that their brains grow and change when they tackle new challenges, try hard, and practice their skills. 

In Kindergarten through Grade 2, students develop skills needed to pay attention and avoid distractions and learn about the importance of practice and effort when learning something new. Grade 3 introduces the brain science behind learning, practice, and planning. With this foundation, Grades 4 through 6 shift to focus on the goal-setting process.

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!


Mark your Calendar

October 3 

Student Holiday - Rosh Hashanah

October 4 

Student Holiday / Teacher Workdays

October 14 

Student Holiday - Indigenous People Day

October 28 

3 Hour Early Release
Dismiss at 12:25pm

October 31 

2 Hour Early Release
End of Quarter

November 1 

Holiday - Diwali

November 4 & 5

Student Holidays/Teacher Workdays

November 11 

Holiday - Veterans Day

November 27-29

Holiday - Thanksgiving Break

  Providence ES / FCPS Quick Links

3616 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 | Main Office: 703-460-4400

Attendance: 703-460-4444 or  [email protected]

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PTA Meeting - September 25th

Dear Parents,

We invite you to join us for our upcoming PTA meeting on Wednesday, September 25th at 6:30 PM. This is a great opportunity to learn about school updates, volunteer opportunities, and how you can get involved in supporting your child's education.

We look forward to seeing you there!

3616 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 | Main Office: 703-460-4400

Attendance: 703-460-4444 or  [email protected]

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Join us for Back to School Night - TONIGHT!

Get ready to kick off the new school year with a fun and informative evening. Meet your child's teachers, learn about our curriculum, and discover exciting opportunities for your child's growth. Don't miss this chance to connect with the school community and ensure a successful year ahead.

See you tonight!  Doors open at 5:15pm.  There will be a brief presentation followed by classroom visits where you can get a firsthand look at your child's learning environment. There will be two identical sessions to accommodate families with students in different grade levels. Specialists will be located in the lobby at tables throughout the evening and also help to direct families to classrooms

We look forward to seeing you all tonight.

 

Schedule for Back to School Night

5:15pm

Doors Open to families

5:30pm

Message from PES Admin (live broadcast)

5:40pm-6:10pm

1st Session Presentation & Questions
(all grade levels, presentation in classrooms)

6:20pm-6:50pm     

2nd Session Presentation & Questions
(all grade levels, presentation in classrooms)      

 

 

Early Release Mondays

Just a friendly reminder that Monday, September 23rd, is our first early release day of the school year. School will dismiss at 12:25 PM. Please make sure to have your child's transportation arrangements in place for that day.

More information regarding elementary schools "Early Release Mondays" can be found here.

Pick Up Patrol - Now Available

At Providence Elementary we use a system that helps parents make dismissal changes for their child(ren) efficiently and conveniently. It is called PickUp Patrol.

  • PickUp Patrol is a cloud-based web base
  • Eliminates the need for parents to write notes or make phone calls to school
  • To make a dismissal change:
    • Login
    • Select a date
    • Choose your child and Dismissal Option
    • Hit submit and that’s it!
Advanced Academics Program

Fall referrals for Full-Time AAP screening are due October 15 (this is ONLY for students who are new to FCPS as of January 1, 2024 AND in grades 3-6).  You can learn more about the AAP continuum of services offered at FCPS and find referral forms on the  AAP website.  

Providence’s AAP Parent Information Sessions:
*October 9th at 6:00 pm (date change)
*October 10th at 8:00 am 

If you have further questions, please reach out to Providence’s Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Nicole Hanton ([email protected]).

Birthday Celebrations in the classroom

We wanted to provide you with some guidelines regarding birthday celebrations at school. Our goal is to create a positive and inclusive environment for all students.

  • To ensure that everyone feels included, we ask that you refrain from sending food to share. Instead, you may send non-edible items such as pencils, stickers, or small toys.

  • If you plan to send in any items, please notify your child's teacher in advance so they can make appropriate arrangements.

  • We also kindly request that you avoid passing out party invitations in the classroom unless all classmates are invited. This helps to prevent feelings of exclusion.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Second Step - Social and Emotional Learning 

Dear Families,

We want your child to be successful in school and that means supporting and encouraging their whole development. While excelling in academic classes is important, children also need skills to take on learning challenges, make good decisions, manage strong emotions, and get along with others.

At Providence, we have just begun teaching Second Step® Elementary, a research-based social-emotional learning program designed to improve children’s social-emotional skills. Second Step skills and concepts are designed to help children both in and out of school. Four units will cover the following: Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting, Emotion Management, Empathy and Kindness, and Problem Solving.

To help you reinforce the language and skills your child is learning, you will receive weekly information from their Second Step teacher. It will include the key concepts for that week and a discussion question that prompts students to practice or talk about the week’s skills with you at home.

If you have any questions about Second Step® Elementary, please don’t hesitate to contact me or your child’s teacher for more information. Thank you for your support as we work to build a safe and supportive school community.

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!


Mark your Calendar

September 19 

Back to School Night
5:30pm-7:00pm

September 23 

3 Hour Early Release
Dismiss at 12:25pm

October 3 

Holiday - Rosh Hashanah

October 4 

Student Holiday

October 14 

Student Holiday - Indigenous People Day                                                        

October 28 

3 Hour Early Release
Dismiss at 12:25pm

October 31

2 Hour Early Release
End of Quarter 1
Dismiss at 1:25pm

November 1    

Holiday - Diwali 

 

  Providence ES / FCPS Quick Links

3616 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 | Main Office: 703-460-4400

Attendance: 703-460-4444 or  [email protected]

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School Board Members: Welcome Back Messages 

Messages from both The City of Fairfax & FCPS School Board members


What Is a School Board?

The Fairfax County School Board is responsible for running the public schools in Fairfax County. Twelve School Board members are elected by county voters every four years. 

A student representative serves on the board as a non-voting member. They are chosen by their peers each year.

The School Board makes general rules and sets guidelines to ensure Fairfax County Public Schools runs properly. They follow the laws of Virginia and the rules set by the Virginia Board of Education. 

Learning about your local School Board is important. Understanding their policies and initiatives can help you advocate for positive changes and ensure that the educational needs of all students are met. There are many ways to get involved.

Learn more about the School Board, how to participate in their meetings, and where to watch their meetings.


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The City of Fairfax Message

Karl Frisch (PES District Rep)

Providence Back to School Night

We're excited to announce our upcoming Back-to-School Night on September 19th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. This special event is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child's teachers, learn about our curriculum and expectations, and ask any questions you may have.

We'll have a brief presentation followed by classroom visits where you can get a firsthand look at your child's learning environment. There will be two identical sessions to accommodate families with students in different grade levels. Specialists will be located in the lobby at tables throughout the evening and also help to direct families to classrooms

We hope to see you there!

 

Schedule for Back to School Night

5:15pm

Doors Open to families

5:30pm

Message from Admin (live broadcast)

5:40pm-6:10pm

1st Session
Presentation & Questions (all grade levels, presentation in classrooms)

6:20pm-6:50pm          

2nd Session
Presentation & Questions (all grade levels, presentation in classrooms)


Mark your Calendar

September 19 

Back to School Night
5:30pm-7:00pm

September 23 

3 Hour Early Release
Dismiss at 12:25pm

October 3 

Holiday - Rosh Hashanah

October 4 

Student Holiday

October 14 

Student Holiday - Indigenous People Day

October 28 

3 Hour Early Release
Dismiss at 12:25pm

October 31

2 Hour Early Release
End of Quarter 1
Dismiss at 1:25pm

November 1

Holiday - Diwali 

 

  Providence ES / FCPS Quick Links

3616 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 | Main Office: 703-460-4400

Attendance: 703-460-4444 or  [email protected]

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Early Release Mondays

If you have not had the chance to complete the required Early Release Monday Childcare survey, please do so as soon as possible.  The survey results will guide our supervision plan for Monday, September 23rd.

Complete the childcare needs form for each child at PES: https://forms.gle/kTWQsgZVW5bwzpkQ8t

More information can be found here.

Pick Up Patrol - Now Available

We went live with PickUp Patrol on September 11th.  Thank you to all the families that have registered.  If you have not had the chance to create your account and provide your afternoon transportation plan for your student, please use this link: https://www.pickuppatrol.net/ To make an absence or dismissal change you will simply log in, select a date, choose your child’s name and a dismissal option, then click on submit and that’s it! You can make plan changes at your convenience, and submit them days, weeks, or even months in advance. And, for added security, you’ll receive a confirmation email each time a change is made.

All same-day changes need to be submitted prior to 2:00pm in order to be reflected in teacher emails that go to teachers promptly at 2:30pm.Please visit our website’s PickUp Patrol page. (https://providencees.fcps.edu/pickup-patrol-dismissal-procedures)  Any questions please contact our student attendance secretary Beth Donohue ([email protected]) or our technology specialist, Gina Shelton ([email protected])

 

Digital Consent

We want your child to get the most out of their school experience! To open up a world of exciting activities and valuable opportunities, we need your collaboration. Please take a moment to review and provide your consent through our easy-to-use Parent Digital Consent system.  You will need to sign in using your ParentVUE account. If you do not have an account, please contact Gina Shelton ([email protected]) for assistance.

Digital Consent Link:
https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent/directions

Back to School Night

We're excited to announce our upcoming Back-to-School Night on September 19th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. This special event is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child's teachers, learn about our curriculum and expectations, and ask any questions you may have.

We'll have a brief presentation followed by classroom visits where you can get a firsthand look at your child's learning environment. There will be two identical sessions to accommodate families with students in different grade levels. Specialists will be located in the lobby at tables throughout the evening and also help to direct families to classrooms

We hope to see you there!

Schedule for Back to School Night

5:15pm

Doors Open to families

5:30pm

Message from PES Admin (live broadcast)

5:40pm-6:10pm

1st Session Presentation & Questions
(all grade levels, presentation in classrooms)

6:20pm-6:50pm     

2nd Session Presentation & Questions
(all grade levels, presentation in classrooms)      

Advanced Academics Program

Fall referrals for Full-Time AAP screening are due October 15 (this is ONLY for students who are new to FCPS as of January 1, 2024 AND in grades 3-6).  You can learn more about the AAP continuum of services offered at FCPS and find referral forms on the  AAP website.  

Providence’s AAP Parent Information Sessions:
*October 9th at 6:00 pm (date change)
*October 10th at 8:00 am 

If you have further questions, please reach out to Providence’s Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Nicole Hanton ([email protected]).

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!


Mark your Calendar

September 19 

Back to School Night
5:30pm-7:00pm

September 23 

3 Hour Early Release
Dismiss at 12:25pm

October 3 

Holiday - Rosh Hashanah

October 4 

Student Holiday

October 14 

Student Holiday - Indigenous People Day                                                        

October 28 

3 Hour Early Release
Dismiss at 12:25pm

October 31

2 Hour Early Release
End of Quarter 1
Dismiss at 1:25pm

November 1    

Holiday - Diwali 

 

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3616 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 | Main Office: 703-460-4400

Attendance: 703-460-4444 or  [email protected]

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Early Release Mondays

Why Early Release Mondays (ERM): To give teachers planning time, students will be dismissed 3 hours early on seven Mondays this year.  

Facing a childcare hardship on planned Early Release Mondays? Students requiring adult supervision due to hardship will be overseen by support staff as part of an after-school supervision plan.

Solution: Supervision will be available for students who need it during ERM days.

Action Required:

  • Complete the childcare needs form for each child at PES: https://forms.gle/kTWQsgZVW5bwzpkQ8
  • This form covers the first two Mondays (9/23 & 10/28).
  • Staff will confirm the supervision plan for student
  • We are asking that all families complete the form, whether you need childcare or not

Our first Monday is September 23rd.
Providence will have early release Mondays on the remaining dates and we will dismiss at 12:25pm.

More information can be found here.

Pick Up Patrol - Starting September 11th

Starting September 11th, we will begin using PickUp Patrol. PickUp Patrol is a cloud-based web application that automates the after-school dismissal process by combining powerful tools for school offices and a convenient mobile "app" for parents. It eliminates the need for parents to write notes or make phone calls to change their children’s after-school plans which increases office productivity, decreases classroom interruptions, and assists with the accuracy of end-of-day student safety.

To make a dismissal change you will simply log in, select a date, choose your child’s name and a dismissal option, then click on submit and that’s it! You can make plan changes at your convenience, and submit them days, weeks, or even months in advance. And, for added security, you’ll receive a confirmation email each time a change is made.

All same-day changes need to be submitted prior to 2:00pm in order to be reflected in teacher emails that go to teachers promptly at 2:30pm.

You will receive an email over the next few days from PickUp Patrol with information to create your accounts.  Please visit our website’s PickUp Patrol page   

 

Any questions please contact our student attendance secretary Beth Donohue ([email protected]) or our technology specialist, Gina Shelton ([email protected])

Digital Consent

Managing Your Child's Digital Consent

We want your child to get the most out of their school experience! To open up a world of exciting activities and valuable opportunities, we need your collaboration. Please take a moment to review and provide your consent through our easy-to-use Parent Digital Consent system.  You will need to sign in using your ParentVUE account. If you do not have an account, please contact Gina Shelton ([email protected]) for assistance.

Digital Consent Link:
https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent/directions

Back to School Night

We're excited to announce our upcoming Back-to-School Night on September 19th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. This special event is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child's teachers, learn about our curriculum and expectations, and ask any questions you may have.

We'll have a brief presentation followed by classroom visits where you can get a firsthand look at your child's learning environment. There will be two identical sessions to accommodate families with students in different grade levels. Specialists will be located in the lobby at tables throughout the evening and also help to direct families to classrooms

We hope to see you there!

Schedule for Back to School Night

5:15pm

Doors Open to families

5:30pm

Message from PES Admin (live broadcast)

5:45pm-6:15pm

1st Session Presentation & Questions
(all grade levels, presentation in classrooms)

6:15pm-6:45pm     

2nd Session Presentation & Questions
(all grade levels, presentation in classrooms)      

Advanced Academics Program

Fall referrals for Full-Time AAP screening are due October 15 (this is ONLY for students who are new to FCPS as of January 1, 2024 AND in grades 3-6).  You can learn more about the AAP continuum of services offered at FCPS and find referral forms on the  AAP website.  

Providence’s AAP Parent Information Sessions:
*October 9th at 6:00 pm (date change)
*October 10th at 8:00 am 

If you have further questions, please reach out to Providence’s Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Nicole Hanton ([email protected]).

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!


Mark your Calendar

September 19 

Back to School Night
5:30pm-7:00pm

September 23 

3 Hour Early Release
Dismiss at 12:25pm

October 3 

Holiday - Rosh Hashanah

October 4 

Student Holiday

October 14 

Student Holiday - Indigenous People Day

October 28 

3 Hour Early Release
Dismiss at 12:25pm

October 31

2 Hour Early Release
End of Quarter 1
Dismiss at 1:25pm

November 1

Holiday - Diwali 

 

  Providence ES / FCPS Quick Links

3616 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 | Main Office: 703-460-4400

Attendance: 703-460-4444 or  [email protected]

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Early Release Mondays

Why Early Release Mondays (ERM): To give teachers planning time, students will be dismissed 3 hours early on seven Mondays this year.  

Facing a childcare hardship on planned Early Release Mondays? Students requiring adult supervision due to hardship will be overseen by support staff as part of an after-school supervision plan.

Solution: Supervision will be available for students who need it during ERM days.

Action Required:

• Complete the childcare needs form for each child at PES: https://forms.gle/kTWQsgZVW5bwzpkQ8

• This form covers the first two Mondays (9/23 & 10/28).

• Staff will confirm the supervision plan for students.

Our first Monday is September 23rd.
Providence will have early release Mondays on the remaining dates and we will dismiss at 12:25pm.

  • October 28
  • December 9 (changed from November 25)
  • February 24
  • March 17
  • April 28
  • May 19

More information can be found here.

ParentVue (SIS) and Schoology for Parents

Still need to activate your Parent SIS/Schoology account?  If you have not completed this process, directions to create your account are included below as well as a link on how to access information in the Parent Schoology Course. 

If you have any questions, please contact Gina Shelton ([email protected]) our Technology Specialist.

Activating your SIS/Schoology Parent 

Accessing information in the Parent Schoology

Digital Consent

Managing Your Child's Digital Consent

We want your child to get the most out of their school experience! To open up a world of exciting activities and valuable opportunities, we need your collaboration. Please take a moment to review and provide your consent through our easy-to-use Parent Digital Consent system.  You will need to sign in using your ParentVUE account. If you do not have an account, please contact Gina Shelton ([email protected]) for assistance.

Digital Consent Link:
https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent/directions

Report Absences through ParentVUE

Parents and caregivers can report up to two consecutive full-day absences using ParentVUE. For absences longer than two days, please contact the school.  You will need to have a ParentVUE account. (need an account, see above)


All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please contact the school.

For more information visit the FCPS website's attendance page https://www.fcps.edu/attendance  This site has directions for using a computer web browser or mobile device.

 

Pick Up Patrol - Coming Soon!

Providence will begin to use a system that helps parents make absence and dismissal changes for their child(ren) efficiently and conveniently.

It is called PickUp Patrol.PickUp Patrol is a cloud-based web application that automates the after-school dismissal process by combining powerful tools for school offices and a convenient mobile "app" for parents. It eliminates the need for parents to write notes or make phone calls to change their children’s after-school plans which increases office productivity, decreases classroom interruptions, and assists with the accuracy of end-of-day student safety.

To make an absence or dismissal change you will simply log in, select a date, choose your child’s name and a dismissal option, then click on submit and that’s it! You can make plan changes at your convenience, and submit them days, weeks, or even months in advance. And, for added security, you’ll receive a confirmation email each time a change is made.

Over the next few weeks, you will receive information on how to create your account and our procedures.  

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!


Mark your Calendar

August 30 - September 2     

Labor Day Holidays

September 19 

Back to School Night
5:30pm-7:00pm

September 23 

3 Hour Early Release
Dismiss at 12:25pm

October 3 

Holiday - Rosh Hashanah

October 4 

Student Holiday

October 14 

Student Holiday - Indigenous People Day

October 28 

3 Hour Early Release
Dismiss at 12:25pm

October 31

2 Hour Early Release
End of Quarter 1
Dismiss at 1:25pm

November 1

Holiday - Diwali 

  Providence ES / FCPS Quick Links

3616 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 | Main Office: 703-460-4400

Attendance: 703-460-4444 or  [email protected]

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Welcome Back!

Dear Providence Families,

It’s been an amazing first week of school at Providence! We wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for our partnership during the first week of school. Your support and enthusiasm have created a wonderful atmosphere for learning.

As we settle into the rhythm of the school year, we encourage you to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Please don't hesitate to connect with your child's teacher or one of us directly.

Thank you again for being a part of our school family and we look forward to a great 2024-25 school year!

Best,

Mr. Pratt, Mrs. Hickey, Ms. Suitte, Ms. Hickey

Early Release Mondays

Why Early Release Mondays (ERM): To give teachers planning time, students will be dismissed 3 hours early on seven Mondays this year.  

Childcare Concerns?:  We understand this may create childcare challenges for some families.

Solution: Supervision will be available for students who need it during ERM days.

Action Required:

• Complete the childcare needs form for each child at PES: https://forms.gle/kTWQsgZVW5bwzpkQ8

• This form covers the first two Mondays (9/23 & 10/28).

• Staff will confirm the supervision plan for students.

 

Our first Monday is September 23rd.
Providence will have early release Mondays on the remaining dates and we will dismiss at 12:25pm.

  • October 28
  • November 25
  • February 24
  • March 17
  • April 28
  • May 19

More information can be found here.

ParentVue (SIS) and Schoology for Parents

Still need to activate your Parent SIS/Schoology account?  If you have not completed this process, directions to create your account are included below as well as a link on how to access information in the Parent Schoology Course. 

If you have any questions, please contact Gina Shelton ([email protected]) our Technology Specialist.

Activating your SIS/Schoology Parent 

Accessing information in the Parent Schoology

Digital Consent

Managing Your Child's Digital Consent

We want your child to get the most out of their school experience! To open up a world of exciting activities and valuable opportunities, we need your collaboration. Please take a moment to review and provide your consent through our easy-to-use Parent Digital Consent system.  You will need to sign in using your ParentVUE account. If you do not have an account, please contact Gina Shelton ([email protected]) for assistance.

Digital Consent Link:
https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent/directions

Here Comes the Bus

Know when your bus is approaching your stop. Here Comes the Bus® app is a school bus tracking app that provides real-time bus location. This helps parents and students get to the bus stop on time. Here Comes the Bus® utilizes our GPS data and available on multiple devices.

How to Get Started:

Using the app is EASY!

You will need the FCPS school district code 28982 and a Student Information System (SIS) Parent Account. Contact your child's school if you do not have an SIS Parent Account. Please be sure to follow the detailed instructions below. 

From a smartphone or tablet, download (for free) the Here Comes the Bus® app from the App Store or Google Play.

Please Note: If a new SIS Parent Account was created, please wait 24-48 hours before accessing the Here Comes The Bus app.

Pick Up Patrol - Coming Soon!

Providence will begin to use a system that helps parents make absence and dismissal changes for their child(ren) efficiently and conveniently.

It is called PickUp Patrol.PickUp Patrol is a cloud-based web application that automates the after-school dismissal process by combining powerful tools for school offices and a convenient mobile "app" for parents. It eliminates the need for parents to write notes or make phone calls to change their children’s after-school plans which increases office productivity, decreases classroom interruptions, and assists with the accuracy of end-of-day student safety.

To make an absence or dismissal change you will simply log in, select a date, choose your child’s name and a dismissal option, then click on submit and that’s it! You can make plan changes at your convenience, and submit them days, weeks, or even months in advance. And, for added security, you’ll receive a confirmation email each time a change is made.

Over the next few weeks, you will receive information on how to create your account and our procedures.  

Providence Teacher Lounge

The staff here at PES would like to send a special thank you to the Lloyd family and many other generous donors for the for their donation and revamping of our teachers' lounge.  We would also like to thank Henry & the custodial crew, Kim Sulton, Melanie Rogers and Mark Stanton for their assistance.  The staff greatly appreciates this warm and inviting space for our staff.

Mark your Calendar

August 30 - September 2     

Labor Day Holidays

September 19 

Back to School Night
5:30pm-7:00pm

September 23 

3 Hour Early Release
Dismiss at 12:25pm

October 3 

Holiday - Rosh Hashanah

October 4 

Student Holiday

October 14 

Student Holiday - Indigenous People Day

October 28 

3 Hour Early Release
Dismiss at 12:25pm

  Providence ES / FCPS Quick Links

3616 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 | Main Office: 703-460-4400

Attendance: 703-460-4444 or  [email protected]

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