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Students and staff are invited to show their Earth Week spirit!
-Monday, April 22 - Earth Day - wear green
-Tuesday, April 23 - Watershed Day - wear blue
-Wednesday, April 24 - Zero Waste Day - wear white
-Thursday, April 25 - Climate Change Day - wear red
-Friday, April 26- Wildlife Day - wear animal prints

Be on the lookout in your student's Tuesday folder for the flyer for information about our Spring Family Field Trip to the National Museum of the American Indian on Saturday, May 4.

Come celebrate the Parklawn community on Thursday, May 2 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. You can participate by showcasing an artifact representing your culture, share a story, song or dance at the open mic, or simply just show up!

Find out when your student will be taking the Virginia SOL Tests

We are partnering with the Capital Area Food Bank and will have groceries for the community the second Thursday of every month from 5:00pm - 7:00pm in the Parklawn Cafeteria

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. 

Submitting a student absence has never been easier thanks to our new online attendance form!

Throughout FCPS, we are recognizing the important role military children play in the armed forces community. Remember to Purple Up! on Wednesday, April 17--wear purple to celebrate military-connected youth. Read more, view slideshow, and watch videos.

FCPS is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. Prismatic Services, Inc., an educational consulting firm, will lead the forums.

Join the superintendent in April and May for a series of Community Conversations. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions.

Register now for FCPS summer camps, including Tech Adventure Camp for current grade K-5 students, Elementary Institute for the Arts (EIFTA) for current grade 2-5 students, Institute for the Arts (IFTA) for current grade 6-11 students, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Academy for current grade 6-11 students.

Students have unlimited access to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Students can connect online any time, any place, and in most K-12 subjects for however long they need. Tutoring may be on-demand or scheduled at a time convenient for the student and/or family.