SAVE 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!
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Volunteers Needed for the South Lakes All Night Grad Party
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The South Lakes High School All Night Grad Party (ANGP) committee is in need of volunteers for the All Night Grad Party on June 10th. We are asking future South Lakes families to volunteer for this event. Even though it will be a while, your students will be Graduates and attending this party as well. Please review these links to see if you are interested in donating items or if you would like to volunteer your time. We need both! Please read on for more information and to find the links to sign-up! Thanks!
Read MoreSpecial South Lakes High School Theatre Opportunity from Theatre 4 Kids
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Theatre 4 Kids Foundation has partnered with South Lakes High School to provide an exciting opportunity for elementary students interested in the performing arts! We are offering 40 free tickets to South Lakes High School's performance of Once Upon a Mattress on April 30th at 7:00 PM. Additional tickets are also available for purchase on the South Lakes Theatre website . Not only is this a great way for the students to get more acquainted with their future school, it is also a perfect introduction to the theatre program at South Lakes High School inspiring students to take a theatre class or be a part of productions in their future school years. Please read on for more information and get your tickets today!
Read MorePTA Event Planning Workshop on April 24th!
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Have an idea for a fun PTA event or an engaging student enhancement that Fox Mill students would love? Come to a special PTA meeting this Thursday, April 24th at 7:00pm in the library to share ideas and learn how to get started in your planning! The PTA will be there in person to answer questions but if you can’t make it please join us via zoom. Please read on for the Zoom link.
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 MoreCommunity Preview of "Once Upon a Mattress" at SLHS on April 30th!
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On behalf of South Lakes Theatre Arts director, Mr. Michael Viola, we'd like to invite Fox Mill staff and families to a special Community Preview of the funny, family-friendly musical, Once Upon a Mattress. Please read on for more information and for the link to purchase your tickets!
Read MoreApril General PTA Meeting is THIS THURSDAY, April 10th!
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Please mark your calendars for the April PTA Meeting THIS THURSDAY, April 10th, and join us as we discuss the PTA’s upcoming events, elections for the PTA board, goals, fundraising and the 2025/2026 budget. Please come, your voice is important!
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 MoreTeacher Appreciation Week | Door Decorators Needed!
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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is approaching soon (May 5-9). Last year's door decorating project was a huge success, leaving our teachers feeling truly touched. Let's make this year even more memorable! Sign up to decorate a door for your favorite teacher, a specials teacher, or a dedicated support staff member--or take on all three! Please read on for more information!
Read MoreFox Mill Matsuri – Call for Volunteers
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As we prepare for the Fox Mill Elementary School Matsuri Festival on Friday, May 16th from 6:00 to 8:30 PM, we are inviting volunteers to sign up and help us make this event a success.
This year, we are implementing a new priority access system for wristband sales to ensure that as many FMES families as possible have the chance to enjoy Matsuri. Wristbands sold out quickly last year, so we want to make sure you don’t miss out! Please read on for more information!
Read MoreJCC Meeting – April 10th
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Our next JCC Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 10th, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM in Room D125. 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 MoreThe Fox Mill Spirit Wear Store CLOSES TODAY, April 7th!
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The Fox Mill Spirit Wear Store CLOSES TODAY, April 7th! If you missed out on ordering your “Fear the Fox” shirt before, we’ve added it to the spring store! Don’t delay and place your order today! Read on for more information and for the link to the spirit wear store!
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 MoreOrder the FMES 2024-2025 Yearbook by THIS FRIDAY, April 4th!
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Yearbooks are now available to order! Yearbooks cost $20 each and must be ordered online by THIS FRIDAY, April 4th. The yearbook features colorful pages of pictures of students, friends, teachers, PTA activities, student drawings, and memories! Place your order now! Please read on for more information.
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 MoreThe Fox Mill Spirit Wear Store is OPEN FOR BUSINESS Through April 7th!
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The Fox Mill Spirit Wear Store is open for business now through April 7th! If you missed out on ordering your “Fear the Fox” shirt before, we’ve added it to the spring store! Don’t delay and place your order today! Read on for more information and for the link to the spirit wear store!
Read More2025/26 FMES PTA Board Nominations are Due THIS Friday, April 4th!
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All positions on the board are available, please consider joining the board for next year. Your voice is important! The final day to submit your name as a candidate for the 25-26 Fox Mill PTA Board is THIS Friday, April 4th. Please email fmes.ptasecretary@gmail.com if you are interested in running
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