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09/11/2024
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Nominate Our Staff for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards

Is there a Parklawn staff member you believe is deserving of an FCPS Outstanding Staff Award? Is there someone that has gone above and beyond to better you or your child's experience with school? Consider nominating a Parklawn staff member for an award by November 8.

10/21/2024
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Join Us for a Family Coffee

Please join Ms. Forgy and special guests in the library the second Thursday of every month. We meet right before the Monthly Market at 4:00pm to discuss timely school topics

10/01/2024
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Our Monthly Food Market Has Returned

We are partnering with the Capital Area Food Bank to give away groceries and fresh produce to our community. The event happens on the second Thursday of every month from 5:00pm - 7:00pm in the Parklawn cafeteria

09/30/2024
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Join the Parklawn PTA

PTA memberships are only $15 per family for the entire school year and all dues go to support our programs, such as our Wild About Reading contest, treats at the family reunion picnic, and staff appreciation events. Complete the membership form and return it (with dues) to your student's teacher, or join online at our PTA MemberHub Store. 

09/18/2023
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Report Absences and Late Arrivals with ParentVue

Families can now use ParentVue to let the school know when your student will be absent or late

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Storybook Character Day

October 31, 2024
Parklawn students and staff dressed up book characters on Thursday

The First Family Field Trip of the Year

October 19, 2024
Parklawn staff and families went on our first family field trip of the year, this time to the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Our First PTA Meeting of the Year

September 17, 2024
Parklawn's first PTA meeting included pizza and drinks.
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FCPS News and Features

👻 BOO! Electrical Academy Students Build Annual Haunted House and Defend State Championship Title

Sparked by the leadership of Edison Academy students in electrical construction and engineering, students across Edison Academy — studying auto technology, cybersecurity, construction, cosmetology, criminal justice, culinary arts, HVAC, veterinary science, and teachers for tomorrow — fused their talents to create a spooky, interactive haunted house.

Earlier in October, Edison Academy students won multiple top spots including the championship title at the SkillsUSA State Fair in Richmond. Read more about Edison Academy’s “electrifying” successes.

FCPS CARES - November 2024

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of November 2024.

FCPS Receives $1.5 Million Grant from DoDEA to Support STEAM Education at Fort Belvoir Primary and Upper Schools

Fairfax County Public Schools has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Department of Defense Education Activity through the Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for Academic and Support Programs.

Honoring Our Veteran Employees

As we approach Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, we would like to say a heartfelt “Thank you” to the many FCPS employees who are also military veterans.
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