PTA Providence

07/13/2020

Bb Collaborate

Please join Principal Phillips at 4 pm for a PES virtual Q&A!

https://us.bbcollab.com/collab/ui/session/guest/09df3aa93e4745a4a7c82f4ec78de945

07/13/2020

Don't forget to get your yearbook today! We'll be here until 11!

07/12/2020

Reminder...yearbook pickup tomorrow from 8-11 am in the bus loop (grades 4-6) and kiss and ride loop (grades K-3). See you then!

07/11/2020

FCPS Return to School Options for School Year 20-21

Pleaser review this video from FCPS with some information on returning to school.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR2q9qYNabQaA61kEaHNZGzUFmvSkHZaW4hNcnev6SxyA0vJ-Ta0L4tL4ao&v=4_ADSntQ70A&feature=youtu.be

What parents and students can expect when choosing either the in-person or virtual learning options for the coming school year.

07/10/2020

Huge thanks to City School Board Member Carolyn Pitches for taking the time to answer PES parent questions! You can find the questions/answers at: https://providence.ptboard.com/school/cm?mid=2997

07/09/2020

Would anyone be able to help pass out yearbooks on Monday from 8-11 am at PES? Update - looking for 1 more volunteer please!

All books will be distributed via social distancing and there will be NO direct interaction or contact with anyone.

We will have chairs and a tent to keep you cool!

07/06/2020

Reminder about the virtual Town Hall tonight!

FCPS will host a virtual Town Hall on Return to School options on Monday, July 6, at 6:30 p.m. A Spanish language Town Hall will be held on Wednesday, July 8, at 6:30 p.m. https://bit.ly/31z8yW6

07/02/2020

Correction! Please only respond once even if you have multiple children, and follow the prompts within the questions. Multiple responses with the same email address wipe out previously recorded responses. Sorry for the confusion!

The PES PTA requests your response to our preliminary survey to gather information about the FCPS Return to School plan. We are requesting you answer a few questions, and there is an area for you to provide your questions. Your answers to the PTA survey are NOT binding and are just for internal PES PTA purposes. This survey will close on Wednesday, July 8th. Please access the survey at https://providence.ptboard.com/formvw?store=1166&form=4

Please note you must still respond to the FCPS survey to make your choice; this is just an informational survey and opportunity to gather questions. The PTA strongly suggests you wait until July 10th to respond to the official FCPS survey. Please provide yourself enough time to review and understand the options, attend the Town Hall meetings with the Superintendent (details below) and ask any questions you may have. The decision for every student will be honored, and it is NOT first come, first served.

These questions will be gathered and sent to City of Fairfax School Board Member Carolyn Pitches. She will review the questions and provide any answers/information she can. Her responses will be summarized and provided to you via email. Our hope is this will help you make an informed decision for you and your child.

Please note this return to school plan is not being developed by the FCPS School Board or the City of Fairfax School Board. It is being developed by FCPS Staff and Leadership with the help of a task force, so both school boards have mostly the same information that has been communicated already. It would likely be a clarification that will be provided to you. All the details are being developed once FCPS has the July 10th teacher and student data. Unfortunately, this is part of the issue and has created a lot of the questions.

There are two Town Hall meetings you may attend to ask additional questions. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of these meetings and use them as your primary resource for answering your questions. Links to the meetings and other information are provided below:

Monday July 6th - FCPS Town Hall 6:30-7:30 pm with Superintendent Dr. Brabrand - https://www.fcps.edu/news/fcps-host-town-hall-june-16
Tuesday July 7th - FCCPTA FCPS Town Hall with Superintendent Dr. Brabrand starting at 7 pm - http://www.fccpta.org/2020/06/27/return-to-school-townhall/
As a reminder, FCPS has created some Frequently Asked Questions and they can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/return-school-questions-and-answers

Separately, I know school supplies are a question on everyone's mind. If your child does return to the building, they will need supplies and they will NOT be able to share with another student. If your child does 100% virtual learning, their need for supplies may be diminished, but the supplies should likely be good to use the following year, or if there is a return to school for all students. We have extended our deadline to Sunday, July 12th, which will allow you to make your choice with FCPS first. Supplies will be delivered to PES on August 21 and we will coordinate distribution and provide details as it gets closer. To order, go to the following site and enter the school ID, PRV222 (3 numbers/3 letters): www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks

Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you!

07/02/2020

Very true! I think it's good to talk to your child about the options, but little ears hear lots of things when you don't realize it!

Being unhappy, frustrated, sad, or angry are all ok but please be aware of not sharing these feelings with your student.

06/24/2020

The proofs were approved this afternoon and the Providence yearbook will be printed soon….look for it in your mailbox in mid-to-late July!

Congratulations to this year’s cover artists: Amelie, Olivia, Stella, Sophie, Caleb, and Falizha!

If you have an address issue or other concern with the timing of delivery, please contact [email protected] no later than Tues June 30th.

Huge thanks to Amy Spokas, our Yearbook Chair, for getting this done. Her daughter graduated from PES this year and this final yearbook was quite memorable! Amy was intent on making it special and we hope you all love it!

06/16/2020

Thank you Providence Elementary School PTA!

Beautiful video, thank you! Wonderful reminder of the great things we were able to do, despite the short year. Love and miss everyone at PES!

Created with WeVideo

06/14/2020

Fairfax County Council PTA (FCCPTA)

📣 📊 SURVEY FROM FCPS:

Dear FCPS Parent or Caregiver,

FCPS is gathering information about preferences for returning to school and information on distance learning to gain a better understanding of the strengths and challenges and make improvements in the event FCPS needs to return to distance learning in the future. The survey linked below asks about your family’s comfort with several Return to School options and about your family’s experiences with distance learning. It should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.

📣 📣If you have more than one child in FCPS, you may complete the survey multiple times, once for each child, using the same link. Your individual responses will be anonymous and only summary data will be shared with decision-makers.

✅ ✅ Please complete the survey by 8 p.m. on Friday, June 19th. The survey is available in multiple languages.

https://www.fcps.edu/survey

05/22/2020

Wow Providence - you really showed up yesterday for 29 Diner They gave us a shout out on their Facebook video this morning and told us they had record sales yesterday! John Wood and the entire staff was so appreciative of our support. Thank you for coming out to support 29 Diner and I hope you all enjoyed your meals!!

05/21/2020

Don't forget to support 29 Diner today!! No need to worry about what's for lunch or dinner!! :-)

Please call 703-352-0029 anytime to place your order or orders may be placed from your car at the restaurant.
This is not your typical PES Family Night Out.
We are trying to support local businesses during these tough times.
Please consider 29 Diner take out on Thurs May 21.
A portion of sales will NOT be donated to PES. Cash/credit cards accepted.

Popular items:
• BBQ is amazing!
• Pulled pork, pulled beef brisket, baby back ribs and pulled BBQ chicken
• Lots of breakfast items available too!
• Full menu available at https://29diner.com/menu/

29 Diner has created a “Community First Initiative” to help At Risk Youths, Families and First Responders impacted by COVID-19. They are providing food and other basic essentials and they could use your help! Please consider a donation at https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-29-diner-community-feed or you can donate when you purchase your meal.

05/18/2020

YEARBOOK ORDERS DUE MONDAY JUNE 1

This year, the PTA will be providing one yearbook FREE for every household. You may order additional copies for each child in your house (first book free), second book $15 and third or more $10 each. If purchasing an additional book, please assume your OLDEST child gets the free yearbook and make any purchases in the name(s) of your younger child.

If you are just getting ONE yearbook, NO ACTION IS NEEDED!

Payment will be by PayPal or Venmo only.

If this presents an issue or you have any questions while following the instructions, please contact Stacy Hall at [email protected]

PayPal instructions - To pay by PayPal, please follow this link:
https://providence.ptboard.com/formvw/store?store=1166 You will need to enter your name, email address, child’s name and class/teacher your address and phone number and then finally your credit card info.

Venmo instructions - To pay by Venmo, send payment to @Stacy-Hall-6 (the PES logo will appear) and send an email to [email protected] with your name, your child’s name and class/teacher, your address and phone number.

Yearbooks will be distributed via Kiss and Ride and possibly by neighborhood pickup as soon as they are available (estimate June 15th). You will be contacted by email at that time. If you would like to help with distribution, please contact [email protected]

05/17/2020

Fairfax Rotary Names Weaver, Borhauer 2020 Teachers of the Year

Congrats to our own Mr. Borhauer for being named one of the Fairfax Rotary's Teacher of the Year! Mr. Borhauer brings so much enrichment and creativity to our students at Providence and we are so lucky to have him!

https://www.cityoffairfaxschools.org/apps/news/article/1229224

Anna Weaver of Fairfax High School and Alan Borhauer of Providence Elementary School named the Fairfax Rotary's Teachers of the Year.

05/16/2020

Hi everyone! Be sure to get your pre-orders in for tomorrow's Family Take Out at High Side (Lunch or Dinner)! You can order through this link for pick up or delivery.

https://www.toasttab.com/highsideva

On Sunday, May 17th we will be having a PES Family Night Take Out at High Side! Be sure to pre-order on their website preferably the day before or earlier. https://www.highsideva.com/

05/10/2020

On Sunday, May 17th we will be having a PES Family Night Take Out at High Side! Be sure to pre-order on their website preferably the day before or earlier. https://www.highsideva.com/

05/08/2020

Thank You Teachers

Dear PES teachers and staff,

Thank you so much for everything you do for our 900+ students each and every day. This year is especially unique and we have gained an extraordinary amount of new appreciation for all that you do. With all the challenges we face these days, it is so comforting to know that you are still there, helping our kids learn, providing them with feedback, ensuring they have access to technology and meals, and just being there for both students and parents every day.

We hope you enjoy this slideshow and know how truly appreciated you are, each day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA_4Y_DUfTk&fbclid=IwAR2ZBC7v2OgZ3aQtrWMC_Poswfqt1aB3mOWMkczvBZwlFGwoDIK1IzpU4sc

Video done by Meghan Graham - absolutely amazing!!!

PES Teacher Appreciation

05/07/2020

05/07/2020

Reminder - please have your kiddo draw a picture for the yearbook! We need more artwork! The theme is "INVENTORS, MAKERS, and BAKERS" - see attached permission slip for details.

Artwork is due FRIDAY MAY 8th!!!

05/06/2020

05/04/2020

05/02/2020

Bored Teachers

I can only hear so much when my kids are distance learning...I have to imagine this is somewhat accurate from the teacher's side though!

Did we mention it's Teacher Appreciation Week next week?!? 😀😀 Send in those pictures and notes to [email protected] so we can thank them for all they do!

Oh, the accuracy! 🤣

05/01/2020

While things look a little different this year as we work and attend school from home, we still want our teachers to know we love and appreciate them. Now more than ever, we need to remind our teachers just how amazing they are and how much we miss them!

Please help the PTA celebrate our teachers by sending in a picture of your child holding a note or picture, or a sidewalk drawing, bouquet of hand picked flowers or ANYTHING else you choose to show them that you care!

Pictures can be sent to [email protected] and MUST be received by Monday, May 4th.

By sending in a picture of your child, you are providing consent to the PES PTA and PES to use the pictures.

04/30/2020

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8!

While things look a little different this year as we work and attend school from home, we still want our teachers to know we love and appreciate them. Now more than ever, we need to remind our teachers just how amazing they are and how much we miss them!

Please help the PTA celebrate our teachers by sending in a picture of your child holding a note or picture, or a sidewalk drawing, bouquet of handpicked flowers or ANYTHING else you choose to show them that you care!

Pictures can be sent to [email protected] and MUST be received by Monday, May 4th.

By sending in a picture of your child, you are providing consent to the PES PTA and PES to use the pictures.

04/29/2020

We just found a whole new area for Specials within Blackboard. Previously we were using the county area but Ms. Grandon directed us to this PES specific area. This is WAY MORE FUN than what we saw previously. Hope this helps some other parents out there!

Step 1. Login into your child’s Blackboard account at https://fcps.blackboard.com/

Step 2. In middle of screen under “My Courses” click on 396-studentall-1920-YR: Providence Distance Learning

Step 3. Click on “Specialist Activities” on the blue banner on the left and then you’ll see Art, Band, Library, Chinese, Music, PE & Strings.

Images posted below (expand pics to see more info)

04/29/2020

FCPS leadership and the School Board are evaluating options for "Return to Learn," the return to school for 2020-21. FCCPTA is collecting perspectives from parents and caregivers to ensure their concerns and questions are part of these evaluations.

Please share your thoughts by 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 29 using the link below.

https://tinyurl.com/Return-to-Learn-Survey

04/27/2020

Canceled for tonight

Virtual Evening Under the Stars 🤩🤩

The George Mason University Observatory would like to invite you to a virtual Evening Under the Stars, Monday April 27th at 8:30pm, weather permitting.

We will remotely operate our campus telescope to show you digital views of our night sky and webcam views of our Observatory.

If the weather is not cooperative, backup nights are Tuesday April 28th and Friday May 1st at the same time.

You can join the session remotely via WebEx by clicking on this link:

https://gmu.webex.com/meet/pplavcha

Meeting ID: 318 950 862

Audio only: 1-240-454-0879

For the latest information, please visit our website at:
https://sites.google.com/view/georgemasonobservatory/home

If you have not yet heard, we have a new philanthropic organization for alumni and friends to support the future of the Observatory, called Patrons of the Observatory:
https://sites.google.com/view/georgemasonobservatory/donate?authuser=0

Thank you for subscribing to our mailing list in the past. We will be reaching out to you more digitally in the future with updates.

We hope you are all safe and healthy!

Sincerely,
Dr Harold Geller, Observatory Director
Dr Peter Plavchan, Deputy Observatory Director
Justin Wittrock, William Matzko, Observatory Graduate Teaching Assistants
Sara Jeffreys, outgoing President, Friends of the Observatory
Brandan Iversen, incoming President, Friends of the Observatory

04/24/2020

Monday is another Family Night Take Out! Join us at Coyote Grill! Flyers are below with all the info.

Monday April 27, 2020 11:30 – 8:30pm
10266 Main St Fairfax, VA 22030

Please call 703-591-0006 anytime to place your order or you can order online at https://www.coyotegrille.com/

This is not your typical PES Family Night Out. We are trying to support local businesses during these tough times.
Please consider Coyote Grill take out on Monday April 27.
A portion of sales will NOT be donated to PES.
Delivery available by GrubHub if you’re within the delivery area (see online).

Full menu available as well as alcohol and beverages.
Monday night is wine night, enjoy ½ price bottles of wine for take out.

You can also make an $11 donation while ordering online to feed a local hospital worker or first responder.