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Calendar
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FEBRUARY
20 President's Day holiday
22 Science Fair judging
23 Science Fair showcase
24 Staff meal by 3rd grade
24 Kids Helping Kids: 2nd grade
27 Rebounderz Spirit Night
MARCH
2 Japanese Doll Display
5-9 Online Auction
9 Mad Science Assembly
15 Celebrate Calm Workshop
16 Family Fun Festival
30 Staff Meal by 2nd grade
30 Kids Helping Kids: 1st grade
Full PTA Calendar.
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PTA Information
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PTA Meeting Minutes
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Fox Prints February 20
Message from the Principals
Dear Parents,
On Friday evening, March 2, Fox Mill ES will be participating in the annual Tri-School GO Tournament at Fox Mill Elementary. The tournament consists of children from Fox Mill and Great Falls Elementary Schools. Students from each school who are in grades from kindergarten through sixth will compete against each other at similar grade levels in First Capture GO. The level winners will then compete for the Tri-School Championship! The two schools have Japanese partial-immersion programs and take turns hosting. However, GO teams consist of both JI and non-JI students. Come and cheer on Fox Mill!
While we just passed the mid-point of this school year, our office staff is working on plans to assist with the registration of our new kindergarten students this coming fall. Our school will be holding kindergarten registration on Monday afternoon, April 23, at 1:30 p.m. Students who will be five years of age on or before Sept. 30, 2012 are encouraged to be registered that day at our "Kindergarten Round-Up". Please contact Mrs. Mehm, our school registrar, if you have any questions. She can be contacted at 703-262-2700.
If you are parking your car on the street at dismissal, please remember to park a minimum of twelve feet from corners and crosswalks. Our patrols have a difficult time seeing approaching cars if parked cars block their vision of oncoming traffic. When the temperature drops below 25 degrees, patrols stationed at street intersections will not be at their posts. If you have a concern with a patrol's performance, we ask that you direct your comments to school administrators and not directly to the patrols.
Sincerely,
Pat Sheehy Brian Moose
Principal Assistant Principal
Message from the PTA President
Dear Fox Mill Parents and Guardians,
We hope all our families enjoyed dinner out at Genghis Grill last week. We have a lot of fun coming up in the next month. Join us for Spirit Night at Rebounderz on Feb. 27. On March 9, we'll be hosting an evening Mad Science Assembly. Come out for a night of exciting science experiments! On March 15, Kirk Martin of Celebrate Calm will be back with a new workshop for our parents. Our first Fox Mill Family Festival will be on March 16. Please take a few minutes to read this week's newsletter for all the details.
Sincerely,
Lorraine Mietlicki
PTA President
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Science Fair This Wednesday
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Students to Participate in Fox Mill Science Fair
Community Invited to View Projects
Wednesday, Feb. 22; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
 On Wednesday, nearly 120 3rd through 6th grade students will display their science projects at a special Science Showcase for family, friends, and members of the community. Don't miss this chance to see and hear from our outstanding students about their innovative science fair projects. Science Showcase is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; awards ceremony will follow at 7:30 p.m. |
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Register for Running with the Stars by Feb. 22
|  Register Now for Fox Mill's First Ever Boys Running Club - Registration Deadline Wednesday, Feb. 22
It's coming! Fox Mill's first ever boys' running club, Running with the Stars! The purpose of this club is to train for a 5K. This program is for 20 boys from Grades 2-6. Meetings will be held every Friday from March 2 to May 18 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The race will take place on Sunday, May 20 at 7:30am at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne. A buddy runner is required for each student running the 5K.
The cost for the program is $106. The program fee includes one runner tee shirt, one buddy runner tee shirt, a timed 5K event, a numbered bib for each child running, an end of race celebration and a participation medal.
Linam Sensei and Ms. Krukowski will be the team coaches, but they will need help. Parents will be required to help out with at least one training session between March and May.
Safety will be the first priority. Anyone acting in a way that may cause injury to themselves or others will be pulled from the session. No bullying will be tolerated. Disrespectful and inappropriate behavior will result in removal from the program without a refund.
All runners must have a labeled water bottle, appropriate shoes and clothing for the activity and weather. Anyone without water will not be allowed to run.
To register for this program you must complete two forms. Click here to open the waiver and click here to open the health history form or go to foxmillpta.com/programs/running-with-the-stars for both forms. Complete both the waiver and health history form and send them to school. As soon as your student is admitted to the program, payment will become due and must be paid by the first session.
Please note, this program was intended to be a two-day program, but we did not get enough coaches. The PTA is offering the program at a slightly reduced rate to reflect that Running with the Stars will only meet once a week.
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Spirit Wear Sales Until Feb. 24
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ORDERS DUE FRIDAY
Don't miss your chance to show your school spirit at the upcoming 6th grade basketball game against Forest Edge!! Order your spirit wear today!
Clothing and apparel will be available to purchase from Feb. 8 until Feb. 24 only. No late orders will be accepted. Pony-o's and magnets will be available to purchase all school year.
Orders will be delivered to each classroom to go home with the students on March 23.
All orders must be placed online with Burke Sporting Goods. Here's how:
- Go to www.burkesports.com.
- Click the "spirit packs" link at the top.
- Click the link that says "click here to order with your group code."
- Type in our school's Group Code: Foxywear then click on "GO SHOP" button.
- The next page displays the spirit wear and other items for sale. Just click on the items you want to purchase, then click on the desired number and size on the next page. Then click on the "Add to cart" button.
- The next page shows you what you've ordered. To remove an item, click on the little trash can on the right of the price. If you want to order more items, click on the "+ Continue shopping" link. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until your order is complete.
- When your order is complete, click on the "Checkout" button.On the next page, type in your name, number, e-mail address, child's name, teacher, and grade in the spaces provided. Then click on the "Proceed to Payment" button.
- Clicking this button will take you to a new page to complete payment through Paypal. This new page will be the standard Paypal page, including your order summary. If you/your family has a registered Paypal account, you may submit payment through that account. If you do not have a Paypal account, simply click the "Don't Have A Paypal Account" button below, and complete your payment with a credit or debit card. You will receive an e-mail confirmation after payment has been successfully completed.
Before you order, please keep in mind that all sales are final and no exchanges. If you have questions, e-mail Emily Madden at emilymadden@yahoo.com. Do not contact Burke Sporting Goods regarding your purchase. |
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SCA Collection Items Due Feb. 24
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SCA is collecting items for Embry Rucker Shelter this month. Please bring one item by February 24!
Suggested Items:
- K and 1st Grade: Tissues, Paper Towels, and Paper Napkins
- 2nd and 3rd Grade: Sponges, Dish Cloths, and Hand Towels
- 4th and 5th Grade: Dish Soaps, Bath Soaps, and Clorox Wipes
- 6th Grade: Toilet Paper, Pot Holders, and $5 Gift Cards (Target, CVS, Kmart, Giant, etc.)
The families and single men and women at the shelter need these items when they make the transition to stable housing.
Thank you very much for your support!
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Spirit Night at Rebounderz on Feb. 27
| REBOUNDERZ, an indoor trampoline arena, welcomes Fox Mill Elementary to celebrate School Spirit Night
 On Monday Feb. 27, Rebounderz is having a spirit night for Fox Mill students and their family and friends. You can jump for 2 hours for the price of one hour between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The cost is $15.75 a person. What this means is students are getting an extra hour of jumping since it is $15.75 for one hour of jump time and the school will get 10% of the proceeds (not including food sales). Please remember to mention at the front desk you are with Fox Mill Elementary. Don't forget to fill out and bring the waiver with you that night. Socks are required.
Click here for a waiver and click here for a flyer. |
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WeDo Robotics Starts in April
| WeDo Robotics, Grades 2-3
Registration Coming Soon
WeDo Robotics introduces young students to simple robotics systems and programming logic. The class will provide a hands-on learning experience to actively engage children's creative thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Students will learn to build and program robots using the WeDo "drag-and-drop" graphical programming software.
Class projects include everything from an alligator that snaps its mouth shut when anything comes near (using the motion sensor), to an airplane that plays different sounds as you move it (using the tilt sensor). Each pair of students will receive a WeDo robotics kit and laptop computer for use during the class.
Please note, parents may be asked to come and help keep the class on track. Students need to listen to directions. Inappropriate behavior can result in removal from the class with a limited refund.
Class will be offered on Thursdays from April 12 to May 31 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Cost is $195. Class size will be 8-12 students only. Registration will start next week. If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Owens at Amanda.J.Owens@mac.com. |
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Yearbook Needs Your Photos
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YEARBOOK NEEDS CLASSROOM, CANDID CLUB PHOTOS!
Reminder to all room parents, teachers, and parent, don't forget to send us your classroom photos! Remember to take those Valentine's Parties, or Upcoming Events, Field Trips, Service Projects, PTA Sponsored Events, and 100 day celebrations. If you already have photos from Winter Choral or Band Concerts, fall/winter activities, and Field Trips please e-mail them to
Photo taking hints: It is best to get a small group photo or a few single or double participants. Please have the kids look at the camera. We want to see their smiling faces! |
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Online Auction Needs Your Help!
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Parenting Workshop on March 15
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Are You At Your Wit's End?
Want to stop yelling and power struggles?
Free Workshop with Kirk Martin from Celebrate Calm
Thursday, March 15 from 9:00 a.m to 10:30 a.m.
Do you need help calming your explosive household? Tired of yelling at, negotiating with and bribing your child? Do you want your child to take responsibility for his assignments, chores and attitude?
We promise you will laugh and leave with a dozen practical strategies that really work. Come see Kirk Martin and his teenage son, Casey. The workshop is free and there is no need to register. Bring your family and friends to the workshop at Fox Mill Elementary School.
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Fox Mill Family Festival March 16
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FOX MILL FAMILY FESTIVAL
Friday March 16, 2012
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
CLICK HERE FOR A TICKET ORDER FORM!
Ticket order forms can also be picked up in the brochure display in the school lobby. For more information, or to volunteer, please contact Tina Anderson at 703-919-3075 or tina@novakbiddle.com.
Mark your calendars for a very fun and exciting night!
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Box Tops Contest in March
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The PTA will be awarding THREE ice cream parties to the classes collecting the most Box Tops coupons during the month of March. One party will be held for a class from grades K-2, one from grades 3-4, and one from grades 5-6.
Box Tops coupons are worth 10¢ each when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education. Last year, our school has earned over $2,000 from Box Tops for Education. We would like to DOUBLE this amount, and so far we have raised $1,400.
Participation is easy. Clip the coupons off the products you regularly buy and send them in to your child's class by March 31. Box Tops fit nicely into plastic baggies for easy transport to school or can be taped to a collection sheet. Click here for a link to a winter collection sheet. When sending in Box Tops, please make sure the expiration dates are visible and that the coupons are not expired.
Get friends and relatives to join the fun and cut coupons for you! Remember, at the end of the contest period, the three classes with the most Box Tops collected will get an ice cream party! For more information about the Box Tops for Education program and a complete list of where Box Top Coupons can be found, go to www.boxtops4education.com.
If you have any questions or would like to help count the Box Tops at the end of the contest period, please contact Tracey Spencer at tspencer@spencerhomes.net or 703-787-6982.
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Parent Survey in March
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Your Views and Opinions Are Important to Us!
This spring a random sample of Fox Mill Elementary parents will receive the Parent Opinion Survey. This survey is part of the Performance Assessment and Evaluation Process and offers parents an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various issues related to our school. These issues include safety, parent involvement, curriculum, communications, and expectations for student achievement and behavior.
The survey will arrive in the mail in early March 2012 and should be returned directly to the Fairfax County Public Schools' Office of Student Testing for processing. If you receive a copy of the Parent Opinion Survey, please take a few minutes to complete and return the survey. Your opinions matter.
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| A+ Art Contest Has Come To An End | | As of Feb. 3, the A+ Art Contest has came to an end. We thank all the artistic contestants who submitted their healthy plate artwork entries to the A+ School Rewards 2011-2012 Art Contest. Winners will be notified on or about March 2. |
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