REMINDER | Bike & Roll to School Day THIS WEDNESDAY, May 7th!
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Bike & Roll to School day is THIS WEDNESDAY, May 7th! Please read on for more information and information on where to meet!
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Matsuri - 2025 Year of the Snake - Shirts On Sale through May 8th!
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Order your 2025 Year of the Snake t-shirt for Matsuri on sale now through May 8th! Read on for more information and place your order today!
Read MoreHelp Needed! Volunteer for Fox Mill’s Matsuri Festival – May 16th
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We are so excited for our upcoming Matsuri Festival on Friday, May 16th, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM at Fox Mill Elementary School! It will be a fun-filled evening with Japanese games, crafts, delicious food, and exciting cultural activities for the whole family.
But to make it all happen—we need your help!
We Need Volunteers!
Even one hour of your time can help make the festival a big success. Please read on to see which areas we need help the most and consider signing up to help make this event a success! Thank you!
Read MoreEnter Our Japanese-inspired Raffle and support Matsuri!
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Join the excitement of the Japanese-inspired Raffle — a fun way to support the Children’s Festival Matsuri, while getting a chance to win amazing prizes that celebrate Japanese culture!
Raffle tickets are available for purchase online only and will close before the event (May 13th). Don’t wait to enter! Each ticket helps make Matsuri possible - thank you for your support! Please read on for more information and buy your raffle tickets today!
Read MoreGet Ready for Fox Mill Matsuri – Wristbands, Bento, Raffle & More!
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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!
Read MoreSAVE THE DATE | Bike & Roll to School Day on May 7th!
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Bike & Roll to School day is on May 7th! Please read on for more information and information on where to meet!
Read MoreDonations Needed | Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation
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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!
Read MoreFox Mill Matsuri - Donation needed for Bake Sale
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The Japanese Cultural Committee needs bakers in Fox Mill ES! We will have a Bake Sale at 2025 Matsuri on May 16th. All proceeds go to the Fox Mill PTA, so please know that your contribution is very valuable and appreciated! Please read on for more information and for the link to sign-up.
Read MoreRegistration Extended Until April 9th for The Challenge: K - 2!
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Calling students in grades K through 2! Register by April 9th for The Challenge on Friday, April 11th, from 6PM - 8:30PM, at Fox Mill ES! Tickets on sale now through GiveBacks, please read on for more information!
Read MoreVolunteers Desperately Needed: The Challenge: K-2
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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!
Read MoreMonth of the Military Child: Spirit Wear Week (April 7th - 11th)
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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.
Read MoreVolunteers Needed: The Challenge 3-6 AND K-2
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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!
Read MoreMonth of the Military Child: Spirit Wear Week (April 7th - 11th)
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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.
Read MoreRegister Today for The Challenge: K - 2 on April 11th!
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Calling students in grades K through 2! Register today for The Challenge on April 11th, from 6PM - 8:30PM, at Fox Mill ES! Tickets on sale now through GiveBacks, please read on for more information!
Read MoreRegister Closes TOMORROW, April 1st, for The Challenge: Grades 3 through 6!
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Calling students in grade 3 through 6! Registration closes TOMORROW, April 1st, for The Challenge on April 4th, from 6PM - 8:30PM, at Fox Mill ES! Tickets on sale now through GiveBacks, please read on for more information!
Read MoreRegistration is OPEN for The Challenge: K - 2 on April 11th!
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Calling students in grades K through 2! Register today for The Challenge on April 11th, from 6PM - 8:30PM, at Fox Mill ES! Tickets on sale now through GiveBacks, please read on for more information!
Read MoreRegister Today for The Challenge: Grades 3 through 6!
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Calling students in grade 3 through 6! Register today for The Challenge on April 4th, from 6PM - 8:30PM, at Fox Mill ES! Tickets on sale now through GiveBacks, please read on for more information!
Read MoreRegistration is OPEN for The Challenge: Grades 3 through 6!
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Calling students in grade 3 through 6! Register today for The Challenge on April 4th, from 6PM - 8:30PM, at Fox Mill ES! Tickets on sale now through GiveBacks, please read on for more information!
Read MoreVolunteers STILL Needed for the 6th Grade Basketball Game on March 14th! Please Help!
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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!
Read MoreCome Watch the 6th Grade Talent Show THIS FRIDAY, March 7th!
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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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