Get Ready for Fox Mill Matsuri – Wristbands, Bento, Raffle & More!

Get Ready for Fox Mill Matsuri – Wristbands, Bento, Raffle & More!

We are so excited to invite you to the Matsuri Festival at Fox Mill Elementary School on Friday, May 16, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM.  It will be a fun-filled evening with Japanese games, crafts, delicious food, and exciting cultural activities for the whole family! Please read on for everything you need to know to join in on the fun!

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Donations Needed | Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation

Donations Needed | Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation

Please join the Sixth Grade class in supporting the Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation. We will be collecting items to donate to the shelter from April 21-28th. A collection bin will be available near the office and items can be dropped off any time before noon on Monday, April 28th. Please read on for the list of most requested items, thank you for your help!

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Volunteers Desperately Needed: The Challenge: K-2

Volunteers Desperately Needed: The Challenge: K-2

Calling all helpful Foxes! The Challenge: K-2 is coming up THIS FRIDAY and we 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 links to the Sign-Up Genius and consider signing up to help make this event a success! Thank you!

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Month of the Military Child: Spirit Wear Week (April 7th - 11th)

Month of the Military Child: Spirit Wear Week (April 7th - 11th)

FCPS will celebrate Month of the Military Child in April. We will honor our military families with a week of spirit wear THIS WEEK, from April 7th-11th. Wednesday the 9th will be “Purple Up” Day. Purple represents all the colors of the military branches mixed together. More detailed information went home in the Thursday folders.

We would also like to invite all Fox Mill families with a military connection to “Craft and Cookies” on Tuesday, April 8th  from 2:00-3:00pm. Join us in our new garden by the playground for some yummy cookies and a dandelion craft.  The dandelion represents military children because they will bloom where they are planted. We will use fingerprints to decorate a dandelion print. A print invitation will be going home next week.

Thank you for your service. We appreciate all that you do.

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Volunteers Needed: The Challenge 3-6 AND K-2

Volunteers Needed: The Challenge 3-6 AND K-2

Calling all helpful Foxes! The Challenge: Grades 3-6 is coming up THIS FRIDAY and we 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 links to the Sign-Up Genius and consider signing up to help make this event a success! Thank you!

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Month of the Military Child: Spirit Wear Week (April 7th - 11th)

Month of the Military Child: Spirit Wear Week (April 7th - 11th)

FCPS will celebrate Month of the Military Child in April. We will honor our military families with a week of spirit wear from April 7th-11th. Wednesday the 9th will be “Purple Up” Day. Purple represents all the colors of the military branches mixed together. More detailed information went home in the Thursday folders.

We would also like to invite all Fox Mill families with a military connection to “Craft and Cookies” on Tuesday, April 8th  from 2:00-3:00pm. Join us in our new garden by the playground for some yummy cookies and a dandelion craft.  The dandelion represents military children because they will bloom where they are planted. We will use fingerprints to decorate a dandelion print. A print invitation will be going home next week.

Thank you for your service. We appreciate all that you do.

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Volunteers STILL Needed for the 6th Grade Basketball Game on March 14th! Please Help!

Volunteers STILL Needed for the 6th Grade Basketball Game on March 14th! Please Help!

If you've ever been to the 6th grade basketball game before then you understand what a big undertaking this event is and many hands are needed to pull this event off. Please consider signing up to help make this event a success. This event is a great opportunity for your middle or high schooler to get some of those service hours they need! Shifts are short, some won’t take long at all (like the raffle contest coordinator/judge or the high-five tunnel helper) and will still allow you to be in the gym!

If you’re unable to donate your time, please consider donating to our concessions wishlist! Please read on for more information and for the links to the sign-up and wishlist. Thank you!

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Come Watch the 6th Grade Talent Show THIS FRIDAY, March 7th!

Come Watch the 6th Grade Talent Show THIS FRIDAY, March 7th!

The FMES 6th graders have been working incredibly hard for months to put together their talent show, everyone is invited to come watch them perform in the FMES cafeteria THIS FRIDAY, March 7th! Doors open at 6:45pm and the show starts at 7pm! The show is free to attend, there will be concessions available for purchase (cash and Venmo only). Hope to see you there!

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LAST CALL | Order your Tickets, Pizza & Spirit Packs by Friday, March 7th!

LAST CALL | Order your Tickets, Pizza & Spirit Packs by Friday, March 7th!

Bring the whole family and watch your favorite Fox Mill teachers take on Sunrise Valley in an epic basketball game for the ultimate bragging rights! Immediately following the teacher's game, the FMES 6th graders will take on the SVES 6th graders (the girls will play first, followed by the boys game). This is an annual tradition that you will not want to miss. Save money and pre-order your tickets and Pizza by THIS FRIDAY, March 7th!

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LAST CALL | Order your Raffle Tickets for the Big Game by FRIDAY, March 7th!

LAST CALL | Order your Raffle Tickets for the Big Game by FRIDAY, March 7th!

Purchase your raffle tickets now through March 7th! Raffle tickets will NOT be available for purchase at the game as the winners will be notified prior to the event. All raffle winners must have a game ticket in order to participate in the contest. Please read on for more information and buy your raffle tickets today!

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