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Announcements

Celebrate Literacy During Read Across America Week

March 1, 2019 is a day of celebration that marks the birthday of Dr. Seuss and is recognized as Read Across America Day. Fox Mill Elementary has many activities planned for our students for the entire week to promote their love for reading. Click here for the schedule of events for our exciting week.

Join Us for the Kindergarten Round-Up

The orientation meeting for parents of incoming kindergarten students, our “Kindergarten Roundup”, will be held on Friday, March 29, 2019 from 9:00-10:30 AM in the school cafeteria. School personnel will be available to help you register your child. Registrations will begin at 9:00 a.m., and a short orientation meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. [...]

Cheer on FMES Staff & Student Basketball Teams

Come to South Lakes HS on March 8 at 6 PM to support the Fox Mill basketball teams as they take on Sunrise Valley ES! For more information [...]

Participate in Reading Makes Cents

Help earn free books for the library by encouraging your child in kindergarten through fifth grade to read (or listen to) 5 books as explained in the e-mail sent home by our librarian, Shelly Ryan-Schrader. More information [...]

Learn Strategies for Saving for College During a Parent Workshop

Join the College Funding Coach in the cafeteria on March 14, 2019 from 9-10 AM to learn strategies for saving for your child's college education.

SOL Testing Schedule

The spring SOL testing schedule is available here [...]

Enjoy Highlights from Japanese New Year Celebrations

Students participated in a variety of activities to celebrate the Japanese New Year, including eating traditional Japanese cuisine, trying on happi coats, making New Year cards, and more. Enjoy this slide show of highlights from the celebrations.

Save the Date: Dining for Dollars at Baskin Robbins

On April 3 from 4-8 PM, stop by Baskin Robbins at the Franklin Farm shopping center. Teachers will be behind the counter scooping ice cream, get your face painted and your picture taken with Foxy. We will be raffling off two ice cream cakes. Tickets will be $1 each or $5 for 7. We hope to see you there!

Read, Vote and Earn Rewards!

Participate in the Virginia Readers' Choice program to celebrate literacy and have the opportunity to win exciting prizes like an invitation to a school Virginia Readers' Choice party, and an Amazon gift card. Read nominated books and complete and submit summary forms by March 15, 2019. Read on for more details! [...]

See the Latest Fox Mill News

Take a look at our recent Fox Mill Focus newsletter, as well as other news sent through the News You Choose email.

School Year Calendar

See all of the important school calendar dates for this school year and next!
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Upcoming Events at Fox Mill Elementary School

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School Hours

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Fox Mill Elementary School Features

100 Days of School

February 15, 2019
Students and staff dressed up to look 100 years old, donned shirts covered with 100 objects, and participated in a variety of cross-curricular activities as they celebrated 100 days of learning.

Valentine's Day at Fox Mill

February 15, 2019
A variety of activities took place at Fox Mill in celebration of Valentine's Day. Students exchanged valentines with classmates and teachers, played fun and educational games, made arts and crafts, and of course, indulged in sweet treats. Enjoy some highlights of the festivities.

Japanese New Year

January 25, 2019
Throughout January, all students in first through sixth grade at Fox Mill enjoyed a variety of traditional Japanese games, art, and foods in celebration of the lunar new year, the Year of the Boar. According to fourth grade teacher, Otsuka Sensei, fifteen volunteers contributed their gift of time to make this happen. Some of the highlights of the celebration included a "Japan in a Suitcase" program presented by the Japan America Society of Washington D.C., Japanese games like Kendama, Origami, Fukuwarai, Daruma-Otoshi, and a mochi tasting.
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FCPS News and Features

Vaping: What Students Should Know (and Parents Too!)

FCPS has created a student-focused web page that provides information about vaping risks, resources, and videos featuring FCPS students.

Highlights from the February 21, 2019 Regular Meeting

School Board Meeting Highlights

Photos 2-22-19

Thank you to all FCPS custodians for helping keep our schools clean and safe for students, staff members, and families.

Arts Alive: Cappies Review of Mamma Mia! at Edison High School

The Cappies is a program through which high school theater and journalism students are trained as critics, attend shows at other schools, write reviews, and publish those reviews. Take a look at this review of Edison High School's production of Mamma Mia! by Erica Bartell of Mount Vernon High School.
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