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Dear Fox Mill Families,
We hope you had a wonderful week! We were so happy to see our kindergarten students bring their boots and enjoy some time playing in what’s left of the snow. Their excitement and laughter made for a joyful end to the week.
Students enjoyed exchanging valentines with their classmates, participating in themed games and activities, and sharing special treats together. It was heartwarming to see their kindness, creativity, and excitement as they celebrated friendship and community.
Thank you for your support in helping make events like this so special. We are so proud of how respectful, joyful, and inclusive our students were throughout the celebration.
We hope your child came home with happy memories (and maybe a few extra treats!).
A FEW UPDATES
Safety and Parking Update
Please be aware that he parking spaces located in the bus loop in front of the school have now been marked. There is one handicap-accessible space and one designated visitor space available. We kindly ask that these spaces be used appropriately and kept available for those who need them. Additional visitor parking is available in the main school parking lot and along the surrounding streets. Please remain vigilant when visiting the school or attending field trips with your child. Your attention to safety helps ensure a safe environment for everyone.
At dismissal time, students who are designated as walkers are expected to walk directly home and not remain in front of the school to play. When students stay and play in front of the school, it becomes difficult for staff to identify which children have not yet been picked up. For safety reasons, children should not cross the bus loop unsupervised, as there continues to be traffic flow in the bus loop even after dismissal.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep all students safe.
Read Across America Week
This year, Read Across America Week is from March 2nd to March 6th this year. We are very excited to have two programs coming to Fox Mill ES this year.
On March 3, 2026 Mark Daniel Magical Storytellerwill come to entertain grades kindergarten to 2nd grade.
Mark Daniel
is a Magical Storyteller
who blends storytelling, puppetry, magic tricks, and technology to promote reading and science f. He has performed for over 3 million children in schools and libraries, featuring engaging programs like “Family Reading Night,” “Book Fairs,” and “The Traveling Dinos Museum.
On March 6, 2026 Megan Wagner Lloydwill come to speak to grades 3 to 6. Megan Wagner Lloyd is an American children’s author who writes bestselling and award-winning books for young readers. She creates graphic novels, picture books, and middle-grade fiction that many children love to read. Megan often works closely with illustrators to bring her stories to life through both words and pictures.
She is best known for her popular graphic novels Allergic
, Squished
, and Winging It
, which she created with illustrator Michelle Mee Nutter. She also co-created the Super Pancake
series with illustrator Abhi Alwar.
In addition to graphic novels, Megan has written picture books sud ch as Finding Wild
, Fort-Building Time
, and Paper Mice
, as well as the middle-grade novel Haven: A Small Cat's Big Adventure
. Her stories often explore themes of family, friendship, nature, and the everyday experiences of childhood
You may pre-purchase signed copies of Megan Wagner Lloyd’s books in preparation for her upcoming visit.
Scrawl Books of Reston has created a Fox Mill Elementary page on their website where you can order signed copies. This page is located under the “Author Visit” section of the Scrawl Books website. Please click the link below for more information.
Families may order directly from this page and select school delivery at checkout. During the checkout process, you will complete a form that asks for your child’s name and teacher’s name to help with easy distribution. You will also have the opportunity to include any personalization requests for the author.
https://www.scrawlbooks.com/author-pages/megan-wagner-lloyd
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Black History Month Celebration
Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence
Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School
.
The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
- Cost:Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
- Pickup:Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
- Menu:Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage
for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at [email protected]
or 703-813-4800
SR and R Survey
Survey on Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Now Open for All Families and Middle and High School Students
On Monday, all FCPS parents/caregivers and middle and high school students received an email to participate in a voluntary and confidential survey. (Please check your spam folder if you have not received it.)
Questions refer to proposed changes to FCPS’ SR&R document for next year. This document outlines the rules that students are expected to follow, and guidelines for consequences if those expectations are not met. Possible changes include:
- Universal Discipline:Charts will list consequences and supports for students. They will help ensure that two students of the same grade will be treated fairly and receive the same level of support.
- Standards for In-School Suspensions of Students with Disabilities:Creating standards for how in-school suspensions are handled for students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan.
- Accommodations for Multilingual Learner Student Statements:Providing translation accommodations when Multilingual Learner students provide statements about disciplinary incidents.
The survey will be open until Friday, February 20. Survey materials are available online
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Dates For Your Diary
Presidents’ Day – February 16th – No School
Teacher Workday – February 17th – No School
Three Hour Early Release – February 18th
Sneaker Ball Dance Party – February 20th (6pm- 8pm)
Ramadan begins 2/27- 3/18
Have a wonderful weekend,
Brian Moose Anice S. Denton
Principal Assistant Principal
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