FMES April 2024 Events Calendar is Here!
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With only 4 school days left in March, we are looking forward to the fun we have planned for April. We hope to see you there! Please read on for more information!
Year of the Dragon shirts are coming! Order Online Starting Thursday, March 21st!
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After students and staff voted, the JCC is excited to announce this year's t-shirt contest winner--Yuki Meehan! Her design will feature on 100% cotton Bella + Canvas tees, for pre-order starting this Thursday, 3/21. Shirts are $20; color preview and sizing will be on the sale site, opening 3/21. Sales run through Thursday 4/18. Please read on for more information.
Read MoreMarch PTA Meeting THIS THURSDAY, March 21st, @ 7:30PM!
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Come learn about the fantastic fun heading your way this spring! Get involved in selecting and planning the activities we offer! Our PTA needs *you*--and we'd love to see you this Thursday, 7:30PM in the FMES library. Hope to see you there!
Read MoreLAST DAY TO ORDER YOUR 2023-2024 YEARBOOK!
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The 2023-24 yearbook is available for purchase through TODAY, April 3rd. Orders are online only, cost is $20 and includes free personalization. Yearbooks will be distributed the last week of school. Please read on for the link to order online.
Read MoreCalling for local crafters! The Craft Fair at 2024 Matsuri
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The Japanese Cultural Committee (JCC) is seeking local crafters in our community. This is a great opportunity to showcase your hobby or individual business to Fox Mill ES families. Please read on for more information.
Read MoreSave the Date! 2024 Matsuri will be on Friday, May 10th
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Save the date! The 2024 Matsuri (Japanese Children’s Festival) will be held on Friday, May 10th, from 6-8:30pm at Fox Mill Elementary School. All Fox Mill families are invited. Wristbands for children are required for admission ($5 pre-order, $10 the day of), and will give children access to games, crafts, calligraphy, trying on kimonos, Japanese traditional dance and more. Adult supervision is required, but no cost for adults to enter the event. Wristband pre-order sales will start April 11th. More details to follow.
Read MoreREMINDER | Kindergarten Round-Up is April 2nd @ 9AM!
/It’s time to register your rising kindergartener! If your child turns 5 years before Sept 30 2024, please join us at our in-person “Round-Up”. Meet our staff and learn more about the kindergarten school year. Parents can receive registration assistance and ask questions about the program. Please read on for more information!
Read MoreVolunteers Needed to Help with the FMES Science Fair on March 18th!
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FMES is having a science fair on March 18th and needs a few volunteers to help with the event. Please read on for the Sign-Up Genius link and consider signing up. Thank you!
Read MoreREMINDER | After-school Enrichment Sign-ups Open TOMORROW, March 12th!
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After-school Enrichment Sign-ups Open TOMORROW, Monday, March 12th! Please read on to see the flyer for all the fun classes coming to our school after spring break! A paper copy of this will go home this week. We have an excellent slate of activities that we are excited to present, check it out and get ready for after-school fun!
Read MoreFox Mill 6th Grade Basketball Game Ticket Sales Now Open!
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Bring the whole family and support Fox Mill in this fun-filled battle of basketball and school spirit as the Fox Mill teachers’, 6th grade girls’, and 6th grade boys’ teams take on teams from Sunrise Valley ES! The game will be held on Friday, April 12th from 5:30-9pm and ticket sales are now open! Along with the game there will be music, food, & entertainment! This is sure to be a memorable time for all! Please read on for more information!
Read MoreSave the Date | D4$ @ Chick-Fil-A on March 20th!
/Save the date! Join us for dinner at Chick-fil-a (Village Commons in Reston-near Target) on Wednesday, March 20th from 4-8 PM and 25% of all sales will be donated back to the Fox Mill ES PTA. Please be sure to mention the fundraiser when ordering with a team member. Mobile orders must opt in to the Community Care Event on the CFA app and use the code: foxmill at checkout. We hope to see you there!
Read MorePLEASE HELP | VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for The Challenge, March 22nd!
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The Challenge is coming up and we STILL need lots of help to make it a success. This is the perfect opportunity for the parent/guardian who is not participating in the Challenge with their child(ren) to still see them in action and get to be a part of the night. Please read on for the sign-up genius link and consider lending a helpful hand that evening, thank you!
Read MoreREMINDER | Kindergarten Round-Up is April 2nd @ 9AM!
/It’s time to register your rising kindergartener! If your child turns 5 years before Sept 30 2024, please join us at our in-person “Round-Up”. Meet our staff and learn more about the kindergarten school year. Parents can receive registration assistance and ask questions about the program. Please read on for more information!
Read MoreReminder | Hina Matsuri - Japanese Doll Festival : Parents Invited!
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Enjoy our traditional doll set and presentation about the ‘Peach Festival’ celebration! We will explain Japanese history, traditions, traditional food, and more. Wednesday, 6 March. We will meet in the library. Please arrive by 3pm for check in. Limited seating available. The presentation will be from at 3:10 - 3:25. Please read on for more information.
Read MoreREMINDER | The Challenge is March 22nd, VERY Limited Number of Tickets Remaining!
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Fox Mill PTA's, The Challenge, is here again! Fox Mill students choose a parent/guardian to compete with AND against at different events, while having fun with other Fox Mill families.
**PLEASE READ**Due to space limitations, students must choose EITHER the dance OR the challenge. A VERY limited number of tickets are remaining so don’t delay and buy your ticket today! Please read on for more information.
Read MoreSAVE THE DATE | After-school Enrichment Sign-ups Open March 12th!
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After-school Enrichment Sign-ups Open next Monday, March 12th! Please read on to see the flyer for all the fun classes coming to our school after spring break! A paper copy of this will go home this week. We have an excellent slate of activities that we are excited to present, check it out and get ready for after-school fun!
Read MorePLEASE HELP | VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for The Challenge, March 22nd!
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The Challenge is coming up and we STILL need lots of help to make it a success. This is the perfect opportunity for the parent/guardian who is not participating in the Challenge with their child(ren) to still see them in action and get to be a part of the night. Please read on for the sign-up genius link and consider lending a helpful hand that evening, thank you!
Read MoreSAVE THE DATE! KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION “ROUND-UP” (PARENT ONLY)
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All rising kindergarten parents are invited to our Kindergarten Registration Event on TUES. APRIL 2 2024 from 9:00 – 10:30 AM! Join us for registration assistance (if necessary), as well as to learn more about the Kinder program. Details to follow soon!
Read MoreREMINDER | D4$ @ Chick-Fil-A THIS WEDNESDAY, Feb 28th from 4PM - 8PM!
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Don’t forget to join us for dinner at Chick-fil-a (Village Commons in Reston-near Target) THIS Wednesday, February 28th from 4-8 PM and 25% of all sales will be donated back to the Fox Mill ES PTA. Please be sure to mention the fundraiser when ordering with a team member. Mobile orders must opt in to the Community Care Event on the CFA app and use the code: foxmill at checkout. We hope to see you there!
Read MoreHina Matsuri Celebration: Parents Invited!
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Enjoy our traditional doll set and presentation about the ‘Peach Festival’ celebration! We will explain Japanese history, traditions, traditional food, and more. Wednesday, 6 March. We will meet in the library. Please arrive by 3pm for check in. Limited seating available. The presentation will be from at 3:10 - 3:25. Please read on for more information.
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