Which Will You Choose? Register for The Sweetheart Dance or The FMES Challenge Before They Sell-Out!

Which Will You Choose? Register for The Sweetheart Dance or The FMES Challenge Before They Sell-Out!

FMES is thrilled to be bringing back The FMES Sweetheart Dance and The FMES Challenge this year! Formerly the Daughter Dance and Son Challenge, both activities are open to any FMES student and their ONE adult guest. Read on for more information and register today!

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LAST CALL | Submit your Entries for the 2023 Matsuri T-Shirt Design Contest!

LAST CALL | Submit your Entries for the 2023 Matsuri T-Shirt Design Contest!

The 2023 Matsuri T-Shirt Design Contest has officially opened! Students are invited to submit an original entry for the 2023 Japanese Festival (Matsuri) t-shirts. All entries are due TODAY, March 1st. Please read on to check out the flyer and find out how to submit your entry today!

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REMINDER | Submit your Entries for the 2023 Matsuri T-Shirt Design Contest! (Copy)

REMINDER | Submit your Entries for the 2023 Matsuri T-Shirt Design Contest! (Copy)

The 2023 Matsuri T-Shirt Design Contest has officially opened! Students are invited to submit an original entry for the 2023 Japanese Festival (Matsuri) t-shirts. All entries are due by Wednesday, March 1st. Please read on to check out the flyer and find out how to submit your entry today!

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REMINDER | Submit your Entries for the 2023 Matsuri T-Shirt Design Contest!

REMINDER | Submit your Entries for the 2023 Matsuri T-Shirt Design Contest!

The 2023 Matsuri T-Shirt Design Contest has officially opened! Students are invited to submit an original entry for the 2023 Japanese Festival (Matsuri) t-shirts. All entries are due by Wednesday, March 1st. Please read on to check out the flyer and find out how to submit your entry today!

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Last Call to Send a Palentine!

Last Call to Send a Palentine!

Foxy is collecting his last Palentines to send!  Send someone a smencil ($1) or FMES valentines decal ($0.50); forms can be found online, or come to the sales table before or after school.  Anyone can send them--we've seen them from friends, admirers, siblings, and pets.  Help us share the love, and we'll deliver it to your pals on Valentine's Day next week!  Sales continue through Friday, or while supplies last.  

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | Japanese Art Week is a School-Wide Project Happening in EVERY Fox Mill Art Class!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | Japanese Art Week is a School-Wide Project Happening in EVERY Fox Mill Art Class!

Japanese Art Week is February 6-10, 2023.  We are delighted to welcome grown-ups to come help as we explore Japanese folklore and culture, and do a beautiful art project to share! No experience in art, Japanese, or teaching required—just a desire to have fun with the kids in art class! Help is needed in all grade levels, please read on to locate the specific Sign-Up Genius for the grade level you wish to assist, thank you!

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Send your Fox Friends a Palentine!

Send your Fox Friends a Palentine!

Foxy is sending Palentines to his friends, and you can, too!  Order forms for individual palentines will go home in Thursday folders tomorrow. Bring order forms to homeroom teachers by February 6, or take them to the sales table Feb 6-10 (before school, during lunch, and after school). Read on for more information and to find the order form to send your favorite foxes a Palentine!

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | Japanese Art Week is a School-Wide Project Happening in EVERY Fox Mill Art Class

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | Japanese Art Week is a School-Wide Project Happening in EVERY Fox Mill Art Class

Japanese Art Week is February 6-10, 2023.  We are delighted to welcome grown-ups to come help as we explore Japanese folklore and culture, and do a beautiful art project to share! No experience in art, Japanese, or teaching required—just a desire to have fun with the kids in art class! Help is needed in all grade levels, please read on to locate the specific Sign-Up Genius for the grade level you wish to assist, thank you!

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | Japanese Art Week is a School-Wide Project Happening in EVERY Fox Mill Art Class

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | Japanese Art Week is a School-Wide Project Happening in EVERY Fox Mill Art Class

Japanese Art Week is February 6-10, 2023.  We are delighted to welcome grown-ups to come help as we explore Japanese folklore and culture, and do a beautiful art project to share! No experience in art, Japanese, or teaching required—just a desire to have fun with the kids in art class! Help is needed in all grade levels, please read on to locate the specific Sign-Up Genius for the grade level you wish to assist, thank you!

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REMINDER | The FMES Annual Skate Night is THIS SATURDAY, Jan 7th!

REMINDER | The FMES Annual Skate Night is THIS SATURDAY, Jan 7th!

We are excited to announce that for 2023, we will have a private rink session, just for our FMES friends and family! Come join us for some skating shenanigans THIS Saturday, January 7, 2023, 6:10PM-8:00PM, at SkateQuest Reston. Please read on for info on how to save money on your tickets by ordering now!

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REMINDER | Celebrate the Start of 2023 @ the FMES Annual Skate Night!

REMINDER | Celebrate the Start of 2023 @ the FMES Annual Skate Night!

We are excited to announce that for 2023, we will have a private rink session, just for our FMES friends and family! Come join us for some skating shenanigans, Saturday January 7 2023, 6:10PM-8:00PM, at SkateQuest Reston. Please read on for info on how to save money on your tickets by ordering now!

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SAVE THE DATE | Celebrate the Start of 2023 @ the FMES Annual Skate Night!

SAVE THE DATE | Celebrate the Start of 2023 @ the FMES Annual Skate Night!

We are excited to announce that for 2023, we will have a private rink session, just for our FMES friends and family! Come join us for some skating shenanigans, Saturday January 7 2023, 6:10PM-8:00PM, at SkateQuest Reston. Please read on for info on how to save money on your tickets by ordering now!

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REMINDER | Books & BINGO THIS FRIDAY, December 2nd!

REMINDER | Books & BINGO THIS FRIDAY, December 2nd!

Please join us for Books and Bingo this Friday, December 2! Come see the beautiful newly renovated library and cafeteria, check out the book fair, and try your luck at bingo for some exciting prizes! The book fair will run from 4pm-7pm, and bingo will be 6pm-8pm, with food pickups beginning at 5:30pm. Please read on for more information about how to order your game cards and place your pre-order for food!

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Books & BINGO on Dec 2nd!

Books & BINGO on Dec 2nd!

Attention all book lovers and bingo fans! Come on out on December 2 to browse the book fair in our beautiful new library, and stick around to play a few rounds of bingo! The book fair will run from 4-7pm, and bingo will be 6-8pm in the cafeteria. We'll have prizes for all ages! Read on for more information about this fun event!

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REMINDER | Foxy's Friendsgiving is FRIDAY, November 18th!

REMINDER | Foxy's Friendsgiving is FRIDAY, November 18th!

Please join us as we continue an old tradition, with a new name: Foxy's Friendsgiving! On Friday, November 18th, families are invited to come enjoy lunch with their students in our newly renovated gym and cafeteria. All students will eat at their normal lunch times, and tables will be assigned to visitors as they arrive. All family members, including siblings, are welcome! All visitors should enter through the front doors, signing in at the main office. We will have several sign-in tables going, to optimize both safety and throughput. We look forward to seeing you there! Please note, if you ordered a boxed lunch from Lucia’s you will now pick it up at FMES when you arrive for your child’s lunch time, you will no longer pick it up from Lucia’s. Read on to see the class lunch times.

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SAVE THE DATE | Books & BINGO on Dec 2nd!

SAVE THE DATE | Books & BINGO on Dec 2nd!

Come out and celebrate our newly renovated cafeteria and library on December 2! The book fair will have extended hours from 4pm-7pm, and we will have a bingo night from 6pm-8pm! Dinner options will include Papa John's pizza and a local treat truck (more savory food trucks are in the works, if available!). Mark your calendars and watch for more information!

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