Panther Press: September 6th
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Early Release MondaysWhy 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 11thStarting 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])
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
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)
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 WayThe 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
- Providence Website
- Providence Facebook
- Providence Parent Schoology
- SIS ParentVUE
- Standard School Year Calendar (FCPS)
- Educate Fairfax
- Family Resource Center
- FCPS CARES
- FCPS News
- Job Openings
- Providence PTA Website
- Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
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