March 17th will be our 5th 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 now require childcare for the early release, please contact our main office at 703-460-4400.  Visit PES website for more information

The City of Fairfax School Board wants to hear from you about school start times. FCPS is considering changing middle school start times, which could impact schools at all levels. Please go to the City of Fairfax Schools website to provide your input.

https://www.cityoffairfaxschools.org/apps/form/schoolstarttimes

We are hosting a "Parenting ADHD" workshop on Wednesday, March 26th, designed to provide practical tools and strategies for PES families.

This workshop will help you:

• Gain a clear understanding of ADHD, including signs and symptoms in elementary-aged children.
• Implement effective behavior management and routine strategies at home.
• Learn practical tools to support executive functioning challenges.
• Discover valuable self-care and support resources.

Event Schedule:

• 5:30-6:00 PM: Family Dinner
• 6:00-7:00 PM: Workshop

Register using this link: 

https://expectationchurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2786311

For those of you who do not know, our staffing depends on our enrollment. That is why it is important for us to make sure all students who desire to attend Providence ES register early! Kindergarten registration is open now! Spread the word, especially if you have families in your neighborhood! There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

• Determine eligibility. 
• Identify your local school. 
• Gather documents. 
• Fill out forms. 
• Schedule an appointment.

Providence is having our annual Kindergarten Orientation on Tuesday, April 1st from 8:30am - 10:00am.  Future panthers and parents will have the opportunity to learn about our Kindergarten program, meet the teachers, tour the school and participate in a few activities.

Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact Ms. Fatima Ataba (fataba2@fcps.edu), our school registrar.

Fairfax High School will hold their FREE annual World Language Camp for rising 5-7^th grade students in the Fairfax HS pyramid. Students will work with FHS teachers and Language Honor Society students in fun activities and learn the foundations of languages such as French, Latin, German, and Spanish. Lunch will be provided each day. Camp is free, but students must register. Go to www.CityofFairfaxSchools.org for registration and more information.

Get ready for Spirit Fridays! Let's make every Friday a blast with fun themes:

• March 21st (Friday):  Oceanic Day
• March 28th (Friday):  Favorite Color Day