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Monday, October 12, is a student holiday and school planning day for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Parklawn Elementary honors the histories, cultures, and contributions onf Native peoples, past and present.
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Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This National School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) reminds families that they are dedicated to providing delicious, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? View the Nutrition Services menus.
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The FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are asking families to share their experiences traveling to and from their child’s school. The feedback will help inform the Fairfax County School Board’s annual assessment of traffic and pedestrian safety near schools.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss-and-ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Wednesday, October 21 is Parklawn's first Early Release Wednesday with a 12:30 dismissal. Mrs. Forgy will send out an eNotify to all families this week reminding them of their confirmed dismissal plan for students.
For future planning, please note our remaining Early Release Wednesdays of the 2026-2027 school year:
- October 21
- December 2
- February 10
- May 5
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We are excited to have our Field Day in the fall again this year. Mark your calendars for the following dates:
Field Day – Thursday, October 22nd
Rain Date – Thursday, October 29th
There will be 3 sessions:
9:05-10:45: 2nd/3rd
11:00-12:40: 4th/5th
1:15-3:00: K/1
If you are interested in volunteering for field day, please complete Field Day Volunteer Sign-up Genius
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You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT7BNX3T. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com
Parent Helpers Wanted:
Help us make the Picture Day smooth and effortless. Contact the office if you’d like to volunteer at Picture Day.
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Friday, October 30 will be a special Parklawn spirit day! Storybook Character Day is a favorite Parklawn event every October. We are excited to have the return of our parade!!! Weather permitting, our parade will begin at 9:30. If family members would like to join us, you may do so outside as we take our parade around the building. Staff and Students may dress up as their favorite storybook characters and share their favorite book. Thank you for remembering costumes must be from a storybook, and masks or toy weapons are not permitted. |
Join us Friday, October 23rd as Justice Football takes on the Edison Eagles! Bring the family and help us celebrate our Justice Pyramid and future Wolves! Students 13 and under are FREE with a paying adult! All middle-school students and younger must be accompanied by a responsible adult who remains with them throughout the event.
6:45 PM – Kids Fun Run Through The Wolves Tunnel
6:50 PM – Justice HS Combined Choirs to sing the National Anthem
7:00 PM – Kickoff!
Skip the line and purchase tickets ahead of time: BUY HERE!
Know Before You Go: All spectators will pass through weapons screening upon entry. FCPS also has a clear bag policy for all Varsity Football Games. Clear bags (up to 12" x 6" x 12") and small clutch bags (up to 4.5" x 6.5") are permitted; backpacks, purses, fanny packs, tote bags, outside food/beverages, and sporting equipment are not permitted. Medical and diaper bags are allowed but are subject to inspection.
We hope to see our Justice Pyramid families there!
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Why Join?
PTA membership and dues support your child by funding essential educational and curriculum needs; advocating on behalf of children and educators at the local, state, and national levels; and building an inclusive school community for all families. I invite you to join PTA for your child because increasing our membership, even by one, makes it possible to provide important educational resources, speak up on important issues, and create a stronger school community. There is no wrong or right way to be involved - anything you can give, whether it's time or money, will support your child's potential.
You can use the QR code to become a member!
What's on the calendar?
October 30, 2026-- Save the Date for our 1st dinner fundraiser at Taste of Asia in Alexandria, VA. Taste of Asia will donate 20% of take-out order proceeds to Parklawn ES (call-in or online order -- just no 3rd party apps such as UberEats/DoorDash). Proceeds from Taste of Asia will support teachers and staff.
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Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
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October 12: School Planning Day; No School for Students
October 21: Early Release Wednesday; Dismissal at 12:30 pm
October 22: Field Day
October 22: Family Science Night, 6 pm
October 23: Justice Youth Night
October 27: Fall Picture Day
October 27: Full-Time AAP Identification Info Session; 6 pm
October 30: End of Quarter 1, 2-hour early release for students; dismissal at 1:30 pm
October 30: Storybook Character Day
October 30: PTA Fundraiser: Taste of Asia!!
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