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Happy Friday Fox Mill Families,
We wrapped up Read Across America with a delightful assembly today featuring bestselling and award-winning author Megan Wagner Lloyd! Students, cozily dressed in their pajamas, were captivated as she shared her journey as a writer, the inspiration behind her stories, and encouraged everyone to explore their own creativity. It was a fun and inspiring experience that sparked a love of reading and writing across our school.
Read Across America Week
We had a great week of reading at Fox Mill! Grades 3–6 finished the week with an author presentation by Megan Lloyd Webber. Unfortunately, the presentation for grades K–2 has been rescheduled for March 24th.
We would like to give a special thank you to Mr. Moose, Ms. Denton, the Fox Mill PTA, and the Fox Mill Library for helping make this week so special for our students.
If your student would still like to order a book, please see the link below. The link will remain open for one more week.
Families may order directly from the Fox Mill Elementary page on the Scrawl Books website (located under the “Author Visit” section) and select school delivery at checkout. During checkout, they will complete a form that includes their child’s name and teacher’s name to help with easy distribution. Families may also include personalization requests for the author.
Preorder link: https://www.scrawlbooks.com/author-pages/megan-wagner-lloyd
A FEW UPDATES
Hard to believe that our fifth graders will take their first SOL test for the 2025- 2026 school year, on Wednesday, March 11th. The IRW requires students to have a fully charged laptop as well as the chargers given to them by our Technology department. Please remind students to take these to school in preparation for the assessment.
SPRING PICTURE DAY
Individual and class pictures will be taken on March 11th. Families will receive separate order envelopes for individual and class pictures. You may order pictures using the envelopes or order from Strawbridge Studios online.
If your student is in 6th grade you will also receive a separate order form for a panoramic picture of all 6th grade students.
Tornado Drill
Schools in FCPS are required to conduct one tornado drill each school year during the month of March. Over the next week, teachers will help students locate and review the designated shelter areas within the school in preparation for our scheduled tornado drill.
Get Ready to Purple Up
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is gearing up to honor and celebrate its military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child, and on Purple Up! Day!
This year, Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military. FCPS Purple Up! T-shirts and other items are available for purchase now through Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in our Custom Ink online store. These items highlight our gratitude and appreciation for our 14,500 military-connected students and their families. #PurpleUpFCPS!
For more information and/or to connect with FCPS resources, email us at militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
Family Engagement Survey to Open March 9 FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.
Fairfax County Health Department Measles Update
Measles is a highly contagious virus that infects 9 out of 10 people who are exposed, if unvaccinated or not immune. It has been in the news lately due to cases in Northern Virginia and among people who have traveled through local airports.
If your spring break or summer plans include traveling abroad or to an area in the United States with high measles activity, the Fairfax County Health Department encourages you to ensure your family is protected. Children 12 months and older should have 1 or 2 doses before traveling. Depending on your specific travel plans, your health care provider may also advise you to vaccinate infants 6 to 11 months old. Read more about these recommendation
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
Have a wonderful weekend
Brian Moose Anice S. Denton
Principal Assistant Principal
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