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Final Boosterthon Pledges Due Nov. 30
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Boosterthon is Coming to an End...
THANK YOU FOX MILL for all your hard work in raising funds for our school. The school has raised over $28,000. WAY to GO!!!. We are so close to reaching our annual PTA goal of $30,000. There are a few pledges and donations that still need to be turned in, so please do so by Nov. 30.
The final collection for the Boosterthon will be on Dec. 1. All money turned in between Nov. 1 and Nov. 30 will be entered into the Boosterthon database on Dec. 1. Please make all checks payable to Fox Mill PTA. If you are using one check to pay for multiple children, please write the children's names, grade, and teacher on the memo line or on your envelope. Don't forget all money collected is TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Click here to print a receipt or go to www.fcps.edu/FoxMillES. If you choose to pay online, there is a $2 convenience fee. |
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PTA Directory On Sale Now
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The Fox Mill PTA Directory for 2011-2012 is on sale now!!!!
The Directory has all the information you need to keep in touch with your student's friends and their parents, as well as their teachers. This is a valuable tool, and we encourage you to take advantage of it.
Directories are only $10 each. Ordering is easy. We accept either cash or checks. Please make checks payable to Fox Mill PTA. Bring the check or cash to the front office, April Plummer, or Nicole Lynch.
Questions? E-mail April at april0381@gmail.com or Nicole at nlynch_98@yahoo.com.
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Book Fair Through Tuesday
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 The book fair is open until Tuesday! If you have not had the opportunity to purchase books, you are welcome to do so any time during teacher workdays on Monday and Tuesday.
Checks should be made payable to Fox Mill Elementary School. Remember that 25% of all sales goes to the school! Make sure you check the Classroom Wish Lists at the book fair to donate books to the classrooms and library!
If you have any questions, please e-mail Mrs. Diamond at lsdiamond@fcps.edu or call her at 703-262-2706.
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Team Makers: Enroll Now!
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We are glad to introduce a new after school program called Team Makers! A trained facilitator will lead the children through planned team-building and problem-solving activities. This is a great way to get your Odyssey of the Mind groups ready for upcoming activities.
Typically an eight week program, we will be offering three weeks in December to run on Tuesdays from 3:30 p.m.to 4:30 p.m. Students go directly to the school cafeteria from their classroom. The cost is $39 per student. The classes will be on Dec. 6, 13, and 20, and the theme is "The Great Treasure Hunt". Click here to open a flyer with more information or check out the program's website at www.teammakers.com/locations/dc.
Right now, we are the only school in Virginia signed up to offer this new program! Space is very limited and we are offering this as a pilot only to grades 2-6, with the expectation of rolling out more sessions the next calendar year. Spots should fill up fast. Online enrollment is now open,and the deadline to enroll is Nov. 23. To register, go to register.teammakers.com/dc.
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Student-Parent Surveys Due ASAP
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Each year you are asked to complete the Student-Parent Survey (also referred to as the Federal Survey or Impact Aid Form). The surveys were delivered via U. S. Mail.
If you have not already completed the survey, please turn it in during our parent teacher conference days, Nov. 7 and 8. A desk will be manned at the school entrance (between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.) to accept the forms. At that time, if you arrive without your completed form, we will have another copy available for you and will request that you take a minute to complete it while you are here.
It is extremely important that the school gets a survey back from each and every student. The school system receives much needed financial support from the government as a result of your cooperation in this project. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Fairfax Symphony Nov. 12 and 13
| The Fairfax Symphony will present a concert on Saturday, Nov. 12, featuring harpist Yolanda Kondonassis, and a Master Class for harp students and enthusiasts on Sunday, Nov. 13!
FSO's Concert
Date: Saturday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. Location: George Mason University's Center for the Arts Cost: Student tickets $5; Adult tickets begin at $25 Tickets: Available beginning at 6 p.m. on Nov. 12. Students must be present when purchasing their tickets. Parking: Free in Lot K; event parking fee in garage Students are invited to join the FSO's Student Passport Club to receive a gift at this performance and throughout the season.
Master Class
Students and families are invited to a Master Class for harp performance given by Yolanda Kondonassis, in partnership with the DC Harp Society. *Students may earn a passport stamp at this event*
Date: Sunday, Nov. 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Providence Presbyterian Church at 9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax
Cost: $10 entrance fee
Reservations: Cheryl Jacob-Roeske at 240-676-9919 or cherylroeske@gmail.com. |
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Yoga Class for Adults Nov. 14
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Parents interested in trying out a yoga class with the instructors from Beloved Yoga (www.belovedyoga.com) are invited to attend a session on Monday, Nov. 14 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing night and see what yoga is all about.
If interested, click here for a form that must be filled out and returned to school by Wednesday, Nov. 9 or see foxmillpta.com/programs/yoga for more information. The cost is just $5 and mats will be provided. You can bring a friend, neighbor, or just come by yourself.
Questions? E-mail Jennifer Bower at jdbower1@cox.net.
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PTA Reflections Reception Nov. 14
| | Come join the fun! The PTA Reflections program is an annual national program that asks children to express themselves artistically based on a common theme. The theme for the 2011-2012 school year was "Diversity Means..." All the hard work is finished and the entries have been judged! Now we will celebrate Fox Mill student's hard work with a PTA Reflections Reception. It is for all participating students, parents, family, and teachers on Monday, Nov. 14 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the school library. We will present certificates, announce the winners, and view all entries! |
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Thanksgiving Luncheon Nov. 17
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Adult/non-Fox Mill tickets will be sent home in the Tuesday packet on Nov. 15. Student tickets will be handed out by the teachers.
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Kids Helping Kids: 5th Grade in Nov.
|  On Nov. 18, all students in the 5th grade will participate in the Kids Helping Kids program and will learn about hunger and assemble bags of food for local students in need.
The families of 5th grade students are invited to donate the food needed for the bags and to volunteer to help during the bag assemble on Nov. 18. If you wish to donate, please sign up at www.signupgenius.com/go/kids143. Food is due as soon as possible and no later than Nov. 15. Donations are completely voluntary; all 5th grade students participate in the program regardless of whether a family donates or not.
To learn more about this program, see foxmillpta.com/programs/kids-helping-kids/. |
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School Out Early Nov. 23
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Reminder: School will dismiss two-hours early on Wednesday, Nov. 23, the day before Thanksgiving Day. Students will be released at 1:20 p.m. This is the only holiday eve that will have an early dismissal from school this year.
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Holiday Secret Shop Volunteers Needed
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Believe it or not the holidays are fast approaching and it is time for our annual secret shop! Children shop for their friends or family from a huge selection of gifts. The best part is that the gifts are their secret, because 6th grade shopping buddies help our children select, pay, and wrap! (AND NO PEEKING PARENTS!)
Where: Fox Mill Elementary School Gymnasium
When: Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Questions: E-mail Nicole Lynch at nlynch_98@yahoo.com
Secret shop volunteers are needed to help with set-up on Friday. Volunteers are also needed on Saturday to help hand gifts to the children once they have made their choices. It is a lot of fun to watch them make their decisions, all on their own! This is also a great opportunity for older children who need community service/volunteer hours.
Volunteer shifts are:
Friday, Dec. 2 at 3:30 p.m., set-up
Saturday, Dec. 3 from 8:45 a.m. to 11 a.m., AM shift
Saturday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., PM shift
If you can help with set-up on Friday, or volunteer for a shift on Saturday, e-mail Nicole Lynch at nlynch_98@yahoo.com. |
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Father-Daughter Dance Register by Dec. 1
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Fox Mill ES will be hosting its second annual Father-Daughter Dance on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. All daughters (kindergartners through 6th graders) are welcome with their dads or uncles or grandpas to spend an "Evening Under The Sea" as we dance to some great DJ music and enjoy refreshments and fun! Tickets are $15 per family by Dec. 1.
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Mini-Walk for the Homeless
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The Fox Mill PTA Mini-Walk for the Homeless raised $5142 with 228 registered walkers!
We are grateful for the help from: - Ms. Sheehy and Mr. Moose
- Lorraine Mietlicki and Amanda Owens
- Fox Mill SCA
- Teachers of Fox Mill Elementary School
- Heidi Zecher, Aileen Bolivar, Yuliya Burshteyn, Marissa McKinley, Heidi Morris, Nikki Matthews, Catherine Holt, Amy Fujii, Bernie Boyle, Mick Boyle
- Barbara Mehm and Sandy Vigen, Mrs. Carlsson and Mrs. Diamond, Mrs. Spruill and Ms. Daiten, Mrs. Kirkland
- Curtis Miller
- Our Wonderful Morning Show Announcers: Emma and Leah Boyle, Caitlyn Morris, Angelina Bolivar, Nicole Burshteyn, Sarah McKinley, Sophia Zecher, Elliot and Truman Evans, Helle Aronson
And our supporters: - Great Harvest Bread Company
- The Auld Shebeen
- Giant
- Glory Days
- Hunan East
- Lucia's
- Reston Music
- Images
- Pride Cleaners
- Weber's Pet Supermarket
- Fox Mill Tae Kwon Do
- Rita's Ice
It costs approximately $5,000 to shelter, feed, counsel, and help rehouse one single individual through the Embry Rucker Community Shelter. Again this year, our walk helped one homeless person. See you all at the next Mini-Walk for the Homeless! |
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Morning Announcments
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Just a reminder to anyone wishing to promote school activities through the morning news show: E- mail your announcement to Mrs. Diamond at lsdiamond@fcps.edu by 2 p.m. the day before the announcement is to run. Thank you!
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Calendar
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NOVEMBER
Nov. 7-8 Teacher Work Days (No classes for students)
Nov. 7-8 Book Fair
Nov. 14 Parent yoga class
Nov. 17 Thanksgiving Luncheon
Nov 18 Kids Helping Kids: 5th grade
Nov. 23 Early dismissal
Nov. 24-25 Thanksgiving break (No classes for students)
Nov. 30 GRACE Art Docent meeting
DECEMBER
Dec. 2 Staff Meal by the 5th Grade Parents
Dec.3 Craft Fair and Secret Shop
Dec.6 PTA Meeting
Dec.13 Dining for Dollars
Dec.13 Club Picture Day
Dec.16 Kids Helping Kids - 4th Grade
Dec.23-Jan. 2 Winter Break (ends 1/2)
To view the Fox Mill PTA calendar, please click here.
For submission and questions about Fox Prints, send an e-mail to foxmillpta@yahoo.com. |
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