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FEBRUARY
27 Rebounderz Spirit Night
MARCH
5 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
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Spirit Night at Rebounderz TODAY
| REBOUNDERZ, an indoor trampoline arena, welcomes Fox Mill Elementary to celebrate School Spirit Night
 On 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; Register Now
| WeDo Robotics, Grades 1-3
Registration Now Open
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. For more information, click here to open a flyer. Click here for a registration form. Or see foxmillpta.com/programs/robotics_classes for both forms. Please fill out the registration form and send it in with your student as soon as possible. Payment will be due once the classes have met minimum enrollment. |
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Sports Spectacular Starts in April; Register Now
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Monday Afternoon Sports
Coming to Fox Mill this Spring
Two Monday afternoon athletics programs start this April. Classes will be offered outside on the fields from April 16 to June 4. There will be no classes on the Memorial Day weekend. Classes will start at 1 p.m. and end at 2 p.m. The cost for all seven classes is $70. To learn more about these programs, click here here to open a flyer or see foxmillpta.com/programs/sports-spectacular.
Grades K-3 will enjoy a variety of games each week with Sports Spectacular. Grades 4-6 will have fun playing Flag Football.
Online registration at www.otaregistration.com. Click Northern VA, "Register Here" for After School Programs. If you are new to Overtime Athletics you will need to register and receive a password. Select Fox Mill ES and your desired program. If you have trouble with your registration, please contact customer support at 703-437-1200.
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Donate Old Eyeglasses on March 2
| On March 2, in conjunction with the National Education Association's Read Across America or Dr. Seuss' Birthday, the Fairfax Education Association and the Northern Virginia Lions Club is collecting unwanted eyeglasses to refurbish and distribute to those in need in developing countries.
To donate old eyeglasses, have your child bring them to school on March 2 along with a completed copy of the form. Click here to open the form or see foxmillpta.com. |
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GO Club Tournament on March 2
|  The Fox Mill GO Club will be hosting a GO tournament with the Great Falls GO club on Friday, March 2 in the Fox Mill cafeteria. It will be from around 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; the exact time is yet to be determined. All are welcome to attend. GO is a popular board game of strategy perfected by the Japanese and played throughout the world! The Fox Mill club consists of students in grades kindergarten through sixth. You do NOT need to be in JI or know how to play already in order to be a member of Fox Mill GO Club. The club meets in the cafeteria the second and fourth Fridays of the month from October through March from 3:40 p.m. to 4:10 pm. There is a $5 fee to join. Send questions to rhunter0124@yahoo.com. |
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Japanese Doll Display on March 5
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The Fox Mill Japanese Cultural Committee will be a display of traditional Japanese dolls in the library on Monday, March 5, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Hi-na Ma-tsu-ri (Doll Festival) is celebrated in Japan on March 3. This is the day set aside for families to pray for their daughters' future happiness. Many families with daughters display special dolls, known as "Hina-ningyo".
The display represents a Japanese royal wedding in the Heian Period, about 1000 years ago. The dolls include the Emperor and Empress, three court ladies, five boy musicians, two ministers, and three servants.
At the bottom levels are furniture, dishes, carriages, and traditional decorations. The costume of the Empress is called the "Juuni-hitoe" (twelve layered ceremonial robe). Even today the juuni-hitoe is worn at the Royal family's wedding ceremony.
Look carefully at the dolls' faces. The two ministers were said to be a little drunk from the wedding party -- one has a pale face and the other a red face. The three servants' faces show laughter, anger, and sadness.
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Online Auction Opens Next Week
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Get ready to bid on exciting items ranging from this year's American Girl Doll of the Year to Hersheypark tickets to Georgetown Cupcakes!
This year's online auction will open at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 5 and close at 9 p.m. on Friday, March 9. If you have questions,click here to send an email Online Auction Committee Chair Therese Howe at theresehowe@hotmail.com.
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Family Festival Ticket Orders by March 9
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FOX MILL FAMILY FESTIVAL
Friday March 16, 2012
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Get your ticket orders in before March 9! Admission wristbands, loot bags, raffle tickets, and snack vouchers will come home in the Tuesday Packets on March 13.
Order forms that are submitted after March 9 will be held in Will Call at the festival.
Order your tickets now! Don't wait until the last minute. Ticket prices will go up to $10 at the door!
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, contact Tina Anderson at 703-919-3075 or tina@novakbiddle.com.
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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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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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Box Tops until May 31
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Date Correction: We will be collecting Box Tops until May 31!
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