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Calendar
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MARCH
5 Japanese Doll Display
6 PTA Meeting
5-9 Online Auction
9 Mad Science Evening Event
15 Celebrate Calm Workshop
16 Family Fun Festival
20 Billy B aka The Science Guy! Assembly
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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Next PTA meeting is March 6 at 7 p.m. in the school library. A speaker from Play-Well TEKnologies will explain that program, and the importance of early education in engineering concepts.
PTA Meeting Minutes
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Fox Prints March 5
Message from the Principals
Dear Parents,
As mentioned in our past Fox Prints, on Friday evening, March 2, Fox Mill ES participated in the annual GO Tournament at Fox Mill Elementary. The tournament consisted of children from Fox Mill and Great Falls Elementary Schools. Students from both schools who are in grades from kindergarten through sixth competed against others at similar grade levels in First Capture GO. The level winners then competed for the championship. We would like to congratulate those who received awards as well as all the students who participated in the competition. We also want to thank the parents who coached and planned the tournament.
Last Monday Fox Mill ES and Waples Mill ES staffs participated in a joint inservice at FMES on the new standards based progress reports which will be used in all FCPS elementary schools in 2012-2013. A standards-based progress report measures a student's progress according to how he or she is performing on expected standards. It provides detailed information about what a student is learning and can demonstrate in each content area. We will be sending home a pamphlet on this new progress report in the students' Tuesday Folders this week.
For additional information, please go to http://www.fcps.edu/is/elemprogreport/index.shtml.
The Department of Special Services, Department of Communications and Community Outreach, and the Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities are co-sponsoring a conference for parents and educators of students who receive special education services and for middle and high school-age students with special needs.The 7th Annual Special Education Conference: Parents + Educators + Students = Success will take place on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. with Rick Lavoie as the keynote presenter. Parents and educators can attend more than 30 workshops and learn about techniques, strategies, special education services, and community resources for students with disabilities. Conference information, registration details, and the flier are available online at http://www.fcps.edu/dss/conference.
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 September 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.
Sincerely,
Patricia Sheehy Brian Moose
Principal Assistant Principal
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Online Auction Today to Friday
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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.
 Exciting items up for bid include the 2012 American Girl Doll of the Year, Georgetown Cupcakes, River Riders whitewater rafting trip, and tickets to fun destinations such as Hersheypark, Luray Caverns, Liberty Mountain, and much more!
If you have questions,click here to send an email Online Auction Committee Chair Therese Howe at theresehowe@hotmail.com.
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Japanese Doll Display TODAY
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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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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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Mad Science Free Event on March 9
|  Your entire family is invited to an evening filled with indoor fireworks, bubbling potions, amazing chemical reactions and more!
Thanks to the PTA for sponsoring this FREE performance from Mad Science on Friday, March 9 at 7 p.m. in the Fox Mill cafeteria. This is a fantastic opportunity to get your kids excited about science. Mark your calendars. It is going to be a blast! |
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2011-12 YEARBOOK
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Yearbook Photos Still Wanted
Finishing touches are being added to this year's yearbook as you read this! There is still room for good quality pictures from all grades and activities, but we need them NOW! E-mail them to Kristi Yarnall at yarnall5@verizon.net.
Yearbook Orders Due March 30
Yearbook Order Envelopes have been sent out in Tuesday packets.
Promised to be filled with lots of memories for all!
A great keepsake for sixth graders!
Take the smiles with you! Reserve your copy now!
COST.....$18.00 (same price as last year)
Don't miss out...limited quantity...first come, first served!
Order yours by March 30!
E- mail Missy Bidwell at Missy Bidwell at car8top@verizon.net with questions.
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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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WeDo Robotics 2 Spots Left; Register Now
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Only 2 Spots Remain!
Classes Start in April
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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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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Free Lego Class on March 29
|  Is your child aged between 7 and 11? Is your child curious, creative and enjoy problem solving?
Then sign your child up for a free Engineering with Lego class from Play-Well TEKnologies on Thursday, March 29 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more details, click here.
There are only 16 spots for this free class. E-mail Amanda Owens at Amanda.J.Owens@me.com to register your child. Spaces will be filled on a first come, first served basis. |
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Kids Helping Kids: First Grade
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1st Grade Families Invited to Donate Food in March
All first grade students will participate in the Kids Helping Kids program on Friday, March 30. Families with first grade students are invited to donate food items by Tuesday, March 27. Fifth grade students will assist the first graders with assembling bags of food on March 30.
To sign up to donate an item, click here to open a Sign Up Genius form or go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4BACA7292-kids3
See foxmillpta.com/programs/kids-helping-kids for more information on the Kids Helping Kids program. Questions? E-mail Amy Fujii at wooster92@yahoo.com. |
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PTA Assemblies for 2011-2012
| This year the PTA set aside funds so that Fox Mill students could enjoy five quality assemblies during the 2011-2012 school year.
The first featured Jay Mattioli, a musician who became well known on "America's Got Talent". His magical and motivational assembly was captivating.
The second was given by Brian Curry, who combined math and magic in a performance that encouraged students to turn academic weaknesses into strengths and to love math!
The third assembly featured The Dixie Power Trio, a group of musicians who taught students all about The Blues and the music and instruments of Louisiana.
The fourth assembly is the family assembly on Friday, March 9 at 7 p.m. This assembly will be given by Mad Science and will be an exciting evening, highlighting chemical reactions and the scientific process.
Our final assembly of the year will feature "Billy B" on March 20. Billy B is a highly rated performer who makes scientific learning fun through song and dance. His "Waltz of the World" performance will focus on our earth and the reason for seasonal changes.
If you have any questions about assemblies, contact the PTA at foxmillpta@yahoo.com. |
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