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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday

Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. See the complete school year calendar.

Barksdale Fall Picture Make-up/Retake Day  New Date – January 27, 2025

Due to snow on January 8th and school being closed we have rescheduled the picture make-up/retake day to January 27, 2025. Flyers will be sent home in the Wednesday folder with students who were absent on picture day as well as any new students. If you wish to order, you may do so online or by placing cash or check in the envelope and returning it to school by the picture day.

If you would like your student to have a retake, please send the original picture folder from Barksdale as well as any pictures.

Quarter End, Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year falls at quarter end on Wednesday, January 29. The day will be a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. See the complete school year calendar.

Woodchuck Week 2025

Our annual celebration of Groundhog Day (a.k.a. Woodchuck Day) is coming up soon. We will celebrate in many ways, including Spirit Days where students and staff can dress according to the theme.

• Friday, January 31 - Prediction Day - We will predict what the famous groundhog will say. If you think there will be six more weeks of winter, dress in a WINTER theme. If you think there will be an early spring, dress in spring colors/theme!
• Monday, February 3 - Lumberjack Day - Dress up like a lumberjack. That means to wear long pants, a plaid shirt, suspenders, and boots.
• Tuesday, February 4 - Shadow Day - Students, dress up like a teacher or a member of the school staff. Teachers and staff, dress up like students.
• Wednesday, February 5 - Weyanoke Wednesday - Dress in honor of our great school! Wear our school colors of blue and yellow or your favorite Weyanoke shirt.
• Thursday, February 6 - Animal Day - Dress in honor of any animal you choose. You can wear a shirt with the animal on it, an animal print outfit, or dress up in an animal costume. No living animals allowed at school, please!
• Friday, February 7 - Weyanoke 75th Birthday Celebration - Dress up for a fun day celebrating our school's birthday. We will have special treats for students and staff this day!

Weyanoke 75th Birthday Celebration

All former Weyanoke students and staff are invited to join us for a special reception on Friday, February 7 in honor of the school's 75th birthday.

9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Weyanoke Elementary School

Tours, Weyanoke Museum Display and a celebration!

RSVP

Family Science Night

Weyanoke's Family Science Night is coming up on Thursday, February 13 at 6:00 p.m. This event is presented by the Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation and we are looking for volunteers. Please sign up online to volunteer your time. No science or teaching background is required to volunteer or attend this event. The materials are provided. Volunteers are needed from 5:15 to 7:45 p.m. that evening.

🧥 Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

View Fairfax County’s Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips. 

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Stephany Schepers, at [email protected]. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Family Rec Night at Holmes Middle School

You're invited to our first-ever Family Rec Night! Join for this FREE event on Friday, January 31st, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  Register now by clicking here. You can expect an evening of fun and community: enjoy  recreational activities in the gym, connect with fellow families and staff, and enjoy dinner on us. We'll have activities to promote healthy habits and a workshop for parents on reading strategies for home, attendance, and digital tools like SIS. The first 25 people to arrive will be entered in a raffle for a Door Prize! 

Let's make this the first of many Rec Nights at Holmes MS. Remember to register now by clicking here. For more information, view our website.

Contact Ms. Waters or Mr. Yoon with any questions.

We hope to see you there!

Pyramid Schools Night for Annandale Boys Basketball

Annandale Boys Basketball will be hosting Pyramid Schools Night on February 4, 2025, vs Lewis @ 7:30pm at Annandale High School Main Gymnasium.

The following students of the Annandale High School Pyramid will receive free admission when accompanied with a paying adult in attendance.   

• Annandale Terrace Elementary School 
• Braddock Elementary School
• Bren Mar Park Elementary School
• Columbia Elementary School
• North Springfield Elementary School
• Weyanoke Elementary School

We look to see you in attendance to witness the Boys Basketball Program and encourage you to be part of this experience. 

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

📞 Family Information Phone Lines

FCPS phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. Call the phone line with any question about your child’s education or FCPS and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines and phone numbers.

PTA Spelling Bee

Weyanoke Elementary’s Spelling Bee will be on February 4, 2025 at Weyanoke Elementary School 

The Weyanoke PTA is also looking for volunteers to help put on the Spelling Bee! If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact PTA President Melanie Morris at [email protected].

Upcoming Events

• Monday, January 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Student Holiday)
• Monday, January 27 - Fall Picture Make-Up/Retake Day
• Wednesday, January 29 - Quarter End/Lunar New Year (Student Holiday)
• Friday, January 31 - Friday, February 7 - Woodchuck Week
• Tuesday, February 4 - PTA Spelling Bee
• Friday, February 7, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. - Weyanoke 75th Birthday Celebration for former students and staff
• Friday, February 7, 6:00 p.m. - Holmes Middle School Curriculum Night

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It's Spirit Week! On Wednesday, students celebrated "Twin Day" by dressing alike and wearing the colors of the season.

A message from our Administrators

On behalf of the entire Weyanoke community, we want to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support throughout this academic year. Your partnership has been invaluable in creating a positive and enriching learning environment for our students. As we approach the winter break, we wish you and your families a safe and restful vacation. We look forward to welcoming you back in the new year, refreshed and ready to learn!

Winter Break (Student Holiday)

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.

Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

⛄Student and Family Resources

Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue! 

FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures. 

Barksdale School Photography – Fall Picture Make-up/Retake - January 8, 2025

Barksdale School Photography will be at Weyanoke on January 8, 2025, to take make-up and retake pictures for any students who were absent on the original date or are new to the school. Order forms will be sent home in the Wednesday folder.  Please return orders in the attached envelope by the picture day.  If you wish for your student to do a retake, please send the original picture folder with your student.  Smile!

Family Science Night

Weyanoke's Family Science Night is coming up on Thursday, February 13 at 6:00 p.m. This event is presented by the Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation and we are looking for volunteers. Please sign up online to volunteer your time. No science or teaching background is required to volunteer or attend this event.

❄️ Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings

Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions. 

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be among the first to hear about weather delays and closings! Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform. 

🗺️ Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program will open on Monday, January 13, 2025. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2024-25 school year. 

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. 

Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting. Meetings are held at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program Registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. 

Get more information on the DLI Program webpage and DLI Program Registration webpage.

🖥️ Free Webinars and Events for Families

In January, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:

• Overcoming School Refusal and Resistance
• Virtual Meeting for Siblings of Children with Special Needs
• FCPS Math Week
• Supporting Your Child’s Executive Functioning Skills
• Depression in Teens
• Understanding Trauma in Your Child/Comprendiedo el Trauma en su Hijo (presented in Spanish)

Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.

Upcoming Family Academy Events

You are an important part of your child's education! The FCPS Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings. 

📍 Comprehensive Boundary Review Update

The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received.  If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in a virtual meeting:

• Friday, January 10, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. 

• Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m. 

• Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m. 

• Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

• Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 
• Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Language interpretation will be available. 

All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.

📞 Family Information Phone Lines

FCPS phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. Call the phone line with any question about your child’s education or FCPS and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines and phone numbers.

Save the Date!

Weyanoke Elementary’s Spelling Bee will be on February 4, 2025 at Weyanoke Elementary School 

Signup forms will be sent home in early January. The official Scripps Spelling Bee word list was sent home this week so your family can start practicing over winter break.

The Weyanoke PTA is also looking for volunteers to help put on the Spelling Bee! If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact PTA President Melanie Morris at [email protected].

Upcoming Events

• Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3 - Winter Break (Student Holiday)
• Wednesday, January 8 - Fall Picture Make-Up/Retake Day
• Thursday, January 9, 5:00 p.m. - Weyanoke Family Market Night
• Thursday, January 9, 6:30 p.m. - PTA General Meeting

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Congratulations to our Student Council Association members. Last week, the SCA officers were installed in a ceremony the entire school attended. SCA Sponsor Ms. Braswell inducted the members and Ms. Usher, our principal, pinned their badges. The SCA is already off to a great start by creating a Spirit Week for next week.

SCA Winter Spirit Week

The SCA is hosting a week of Spirit Days in honor of Winter! Students are encouraged to participate by dressing according to each day’s theme:

• Monday, December 16 – Mismatched Socks Day
• Tuesday, December 17 – Silly Hat Day
• Wednesday, December 18 – Twin Day (Wear Winter Colors)
• Thursday, December 19 – Colorful Sweater Day
• Friday, December 20 – Cozy Pajamas Day

Advanced Academics Deadline

December 15, 2024 - deadline for Advanced Academic Programs Full-Time Referral Form and optional materials for students in Grades 2–7. Please email the form and optional materials to our AART, Josie Mani. [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: No exceptions to the referral deadline are made.

Questions? Email our AART, Josie Mani, at [email protected]

Barksdale School Photography – Fall Picture Make-up/Retake - January 8, 2025

Barksdale School Photography will be at Weyanoke on January 8, 2025, to take make-up and retake pictures for any students who were absent on the original date or are new to the school. Order forms will be sent home in the Wednesday folder.  Please return orders in the attached envelope by the picture day.  If you wish for your student to do a retake, please send the original picture folder with your student.  Smile!

Winter Special Education and 504 Newsletter

The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:

• Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
• Save the Date: 2025 Family Summit
• SEL Screener Results
• New Accessibility Resources
• Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Program
• Why Some Students with Disabilities Stay in FCPS Until Age 22
• VR Programs Supports Out-of-State Post Secondary Schools
• Executive Functioning Webinars
• Early Literacy Resources
• ESY and Assessment Webinar
• COVID-19 Compensatory Education: FCPS Service Delivery Options

Subscribe to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter.

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Art Contest

We are excited to announce that this summer we will be providing no-cost meals through our mobile summer feeding bus! When the school year ends, many children in our community lose access to reliable meals. While some locations offer free meals over the summer, many kids who lack transportation are left without food. Our mobile bus aims to solve this issue by bringing nutritious meals directly to the neighborhoods of children in need.

To make this project successful, we would greatly appreciate the support of our students, particularly those participating in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. We invite your school to join an art contest, where the winning artwork will be displayed outside our bus. Students are encouraged to create drawings of fruits and vegetables or to illustrate their interpretation of healthy eating.

If your child is interested in participating, please submit all artwork as a JPG file to their art teacher by January 31st.

Last week our staff held a "secret spirit week" and students had fun guessing the themes. Friday was Moustache Day!

⛄Student and Family Resources

Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue! 

FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures. 

Winter Break (Student Holiday)

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.

Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place where we will post an emergency weather closing. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and plan for childcare if appropriate.

📞 Family Information Phone Lines

FCPS phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. Call the phone line with any question about your child’s education or FCPS and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines and phone numbers.

News from the Weyanoke PTA

When giving back this holiday season, please consider a direct donation to the Weyanoke ES PTA. We pay for field trips, Staff Appreciation Week treats, the Spelling Bee, Family Fun Night, Career Day, and spirit wear orders. If you would like to give, please go to https://weyanokepta.givebacks.com/store/items/1063881 to make a tax-deductible donation.

The monthly General Membership meeting for the Weyanoke PTA will be on Tuesday, December 10th rather than our normal Thursday. We will be pairing up with the monthly Parent Coffee to celebrate our PTA Reflections winners and to talk about how to do science at home with your student to get ready for the Science Showcase in January.

We would like to welcome Tatiana Ramallo as our new Vice President of Communications! Melanie Morris also moved to PTA President, which means that the Vice President of Programs is now open. If you would like to join the PTA as our new Vice President of Programs, to see how everything works and to give back to our community, please contact Melanie Morris at [email protected]. 

We are doing one more Spirit Wear order on December 20th, just in time for the cold weather. To order, please go to https://weyanokepta.givebacks.com/store. We have hoodies, sweat pants, and blue long-sleeved t-shirts. We also have lots of t-shirts in stock for the spring.

Upcoming Events

• Sunday, December 15 - deadline for Advanced Academic Programs Full-Time Referral Form and optional materials for students in Grades 2–7.
• Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3 - Winter Break (Student Holiday)

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Yesterday, a group of Weyanoke students visited Senator Mark Warner's office to help him decorate his office Christmas tree. The children decorated using hand-made ornaments created by their classmates. The Senator's staff then treated our Woodchucks to milk and cookies, and a tour of parts of the Hart Senate Office Building. Our field trip also included our FCPS School Board Representative, Dr. Ricardy Anderson.

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Thursday, December 12, 6:45-8:15 p.m., at Annandale High School Cafeteria.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage. 

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Art Contest

We are excited to announce that this summer we will be providing no-cost meals through our mobile summer feeding bus! When the school year ends, many children in our community lose access to reliable meals. While some locations offer free meals over the summer, many kids who lack transportation are left without food. Our mobile bus aims to solve this issue by bringing nutritious meals directly to the neighborhoods of children in need.

To make this project successful, we would greatly appreciate the support of our students, particularly those participating in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. We invite your school to join an art contest, where the winning artwork will be displayed outside our bus. Students are encouraged to create drawings of fruits and vegetables or to illustrate their interpretation of healthy eating.

If your child is interested in participating, please submit all artwork to their art teacher by January 31st.

⏰ Update on Potential Changes to Middle School Start Times

At Tuesday’s School Board work session, staff from Prismatic Services, Inc., presented options for adjusting start times at FCPS middle schools. As a reminder, Prismatic is charged with developing an action plan to help the School Board reach its goal of starting middle school at or after 8 a.m.

The presentation includes five options for adjusting middle school start times based on the consultant’s analysis from community forums, surveys, and interviews with staff, parents, associations, and other groups. The School Board will provide next steps to the superintendent.

Watch a video of the work session. Visit the Middle School Start Times webpage for more information on the project.

Come see Disney’s Newsies Jr. at Holmes Middle School!

When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at newsboys’ expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what’s right.

• Performances will be held Friday, December 6 at 7pm and Saturday, December 7 at 2pm and 7pm.
• $5 for students, $8 for adults.
• Tickets may be purchased ahead of time by clicking here. Pending availability tickets will also be for sale at the door.

Now is the time to “Seize the Day” and come see this incredible show!

Advanced Academics Deadline

December 15, 2024 - deadline for Advanced Academic Programs Full-Time Referral Form and optional materials for students in Grades 2–7. Please email the form and optional materials to our AART, Josie Mani. [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: No exceptions to the referral deadline are made.

Questions? Email our AART, Josie Mani, at [email protected]

🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide

Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place where we will post an emergency weather closing. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and plan for childcare if appropriate.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results Available

Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results have been sent via postal mail.

For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.

Winter Break (Student Holiday)

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.

Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

📞 Family Information Phone Lines

FCPS phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. Call the phone line with any question about your child’s education or FCPS and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines and phone numbers.

News from the Weyanoke PTA

When giving back this holiday season, please consider a direct donation to the Weyanoke ES PTA. We pay for field trips, Staff Appreciation Week treats, the Spelling Bee, Family Fun Night, Career Day, and spirit wear orders. If you would like to give, please go to https://weyanokepta.givebacks.com/store/items/1063881 to make a tax-deductible donation.

The monthly General Membership meeting for the Weyanoke PTA will be on Tuesday, December 10th rather than our normal Thursday. We will be pairing up with the monthly Parent Coffee to celebrate our PTA Reflections winners and to talk about how to do science at home with your student to get ready for the Science Showcase in January.

We would like to welcome Tatiana Ramallo as our new Vice President of Communications! Melanie Morris also moved to PTA President, which means that the Vice President of Programs is now open. If you would like to join the PTA as our new Vice President of Programs, to see how everything works and to give back to our community, please contact Melanie Morris at [email protected]. 

We are doing one more Spirit Wear order on December 20th, just in time for the cold weather. To order, please go to https://weyanokepta.givebacks.com/store. We have hoodies, sweat pants, and blue long-sleeved t-shirts. We also have lots of t-shirts in stock for the spring.

Upcoming Events

• Tuesday, December 10 - Parent Pizza and PTA Meeting
• Thursday, December 12, 5;00 - 7:00 p.m. - Weyanoke Family Market Night
• Sunday, December 15 - deadline for Advanced Academic Programs Full-Time Referral Form and optional materials for students in Grades 2–7.
• Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3 - Winter Break (Student Holiday)

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On Thursday, students and families enjoyed our traditional Thanksgiving Lunch. Staff members helped serve families a menu that included turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, and pumpkin cake.

Thanksgiving

Schools and offices will be closed November 27-29. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. Learn more about the first Thanksgiving. See the complete school year calendar.

A Message from Principal Usher

As a Title I school, we are committed to ensuring every student has the resources and support needed for success. An important part of this effort is our Title I Parent Compact, which outlines the shared responsibilities between families, the school, and students to achieve the best educational outcomes. To strengthen our partnership, we invite you to read the Title I Parent Compact and complete the Title I Parent Compact Feedback Form. Your feedback helps us improve our approach and better align our goals with the needs of our students and families. By sharing your thoughts, you help shape the way we work together to support our students’ learning journey.

How to access the Weyanoke Title I Parent Compact and complete the feedback form: The form can be accessed online or by requesting a paper copy from the main office.

Please take a few minutes to review the compact and provide your feedback.

Advanced Academics Deadline

December 15, 2024 - deadline for Advanced Academic Programs Full-Time Referral Form and optional materials for students in Grades 2–7. Please email the form and optional materials to our AART, Josie Mani. [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: No exceptions to the referral deadline are made.

Questions? Email our AART, Josie Mani, at [email protected]

American Education Week

For American Education Week we celebrate ALL who work in our Weyanoke community: our bus drivers, cafeteria workers, counselors, support staff, teachers, leadership and more! Learn more from the National Education Association. Want to recognize someone from our school who goes above and beyond? Submit a nomination to FCPS Cares. 

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Thursday, December 12, 6:45-8:15 p.m., at Annandale High School Cafeteria.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage. 

Winter Break (Student Holiday)

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.

Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place where we will post an emergency weather closing. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and plan for childcare if appropriate.

📞 Family Information Phone Lines

FCPS phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. Call the phone line with any question about your child’s education or FCPS and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines and phone numbers.

Upcoming Events

• November 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving (Holiday)
• December 4, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. - PTA Chipotle Night 
• Tuesday, December 10 - Parent Pizza and PTA Meeting
• Thursday, December 12, 5;00 - 7:00 p.m. - Weyanoke Family Market Night
• Sunday, December 15 - deadline for Advanced Academic Programs Full-Time Referral Form and optional materials for students in Grades 2–7.
• Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3 - Winter Break (Student Holiday)

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The Scholastic Book Fair is here!

Book Fair

We are excited to announce that our school will be hosting a Fall Book Fair, which will take place from Monday, November 18th to Friday, November 22nd in the Library. Community Shopping Night is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

For students, it’s one of the most anticipated events of the school year—but we need volunteers to make it happen. We hope that you can offer your time and talents to help students experience Book Joy firsthand!

Please sign up online if you are available to volunteer. Thank you so much!

Thanksgiving Lunch

Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving Lunch next Thursday, November 21 in our cafeteria. Lunch times on this day are a little different, so please check the schedule below. We can't wait to see you!

 

Time

Grade

Teacher

Teacher

10:30-11:00

4

Dighe

Watson Williams

10:35-11:05

4

Alexander

Almeida

11:05-11:35

Multiage

Alvarenga

Torrico-Ledesma

11:00-11:30

K

Galicia

Savage

11:05-11:35

K

Leahy

Eubanks

11:30- 12:00

3

Brown

Sabia

11:35-12:05

3

Burckhalter

Callaman

11:35-12:05

3

Maryanopolis

 

12:00-12:30

5

Sherer

Noble

12:05-12:35

5

McKenzie

Braswell

12:30-1:00

1

Baldus

Bourdon-Bentzel

12:35-1:05

1

Drummond

Bishop

12:35-1:05

1

Knieriem

 

1:00-1:30

2

Shivers

Kubi

1:05-1:35

2

Grossman

Lawson

Annandale Pyramid Teachers Learning Together

We are excited to share the success of our recent math professional development sessions, held across the Annandale Pyramid. This collaboration is part of our ongoing commitment to aligning and enhancing math instruction from kindergarten through 12th grade, ensuring every student benefits from innovative, inclusive approaches to learning.

The sessions were made even more memorable by a visit from Superintendent Reid, who observed one of the workshops at Annandale Terrace Elementary School. She highlighted the visit in her "Weekly Reflections" newsletter, sharing her appreciation for our teachers’ dedication: "It was inspiring to see second grade teachers from across the pyramid collaborating on the upcoming math unit, sharing strategies, and adapting resources specifically to support our multilingual learners." Her words energize us to continue this vital work in supporting our diverse learners.

Here’s a look at the event highlights and outcomes:

Annandale Pyramid Elementary Schools: The recent Annandale Pyramid Elementary Math Professional Development session, held across various schools, brought together K-5 teachers for focused workshops tailored to each grade level. The sessions began with an overview of goals and shared resources, emphasizing adaptations for multilingual learners. Teachers then practiced effective scaffolding techniques in small groups and rehearsed lesson plans, with peer feedback to refine their approaches. These collaborative efforts aimed to enhance support for multilingual students and foster consistent instructional strategies across schools.

Annandale Pyramid Secondary Schools (Grades 6-12): Teachers from Annandale High School, Poe Middle School, and Holmes Middle School worked closely to share best practices to support our diverse group of students. They explored ways to address students’ needs through teacher-led small groups and used pictorial anchor charts to strengthen students' mathematical language. Content teams identified specific upcoming lessons where they plan to apply these strategies. This collaborative work highlights our commitment to building community across our schools and supporting our unified vision:

In the Annandale Pyramid, mathematics teaching and learning focuses on developing an understanding of concepts and procedures through problem-solving, reasoning, and discourse.

Thank you for your continued support as we foster a collaborative learning community in the Annandale Pyramid. Together, we are making strides toward a brighter future for all our students.

The Annandale Pyramid Principals

Ingrid Badia (Annandale Terrace ES), Keesha Jackson-Muir (Braddock ES), Elizabeth Williams (Bren Mar Park ES), Michael Astudillo (Columbia ES), Felicia Usher (Weyanoke ES), Chad McRae (North Springfield ES), Serena Giron (Holmes MS), Jason Pannutti (Poe MS), and Shawn DeRose (Annandale HS)

IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair

Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School. 

The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance. 

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Thursday, December 12, 6:45-8:15 p.m., at Annandale High School Cafeteria.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage. 

📞 Family Information Phone Lines

FCPS phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. Call the phone line with any question about your child’s education or FCPS and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines and phone numbers.

Upcoming Events

• November 18 - 22 - Scholastic Book Fair
• Tuesday, November 19, 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. - Caregiver Coffee and Caregiver Pizza
• Tuesday, November 19, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Community Shopping at the Book Fair
• Thursday, November 21 - Thanksgiving Luncheon
• November 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving (Holiday)

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Thank you, Veterans! Our students were honored to perform two concerts today in honor of Veterans Day.

Veterans Day

Monday, November 11, is a holiday and schools will be closed for students.

Elementary School Language Arts Grading Updates

Our teachers have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum, and we are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we check if your student needs extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).

Because of these changes, we are now teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow strong in all of their new skills by the end of the year.

This means that when you get your child’s progress report next month, it might look different. Your child’s teacher will give you more information on the new progress reporting and how we’re making sure your child is getting any extra help they might need. You can also find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.

We will also have new ways for you to help your child practice their reading and writing skills at home. These resources are coming soon!

Book Fair

We are excited to announce that our school will be hosting a Fall Book Fair, which will take place from Monday, November 18th to Friday, November 22nd in the Library. Community Shopping Night is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

For students, it’s one of the most anticipated events of the school year—but we need volunteers to make it happen. We hope that you can offer your time and talents to help students experience Book Joy firsthand!

Please sign up online if you are available to volunteer. Thank you so much!

📍 Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair

Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School. 

The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance. 

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

📞 Family Information Phone Lines

FCPS phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. Call the phone line with any question about your child’s education or FCPS and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines and phone numbers.

Reflections Contest

The Weyanoke PTA would like to announce the PTA Reflections Contest! The National PTA holds this contest every year to showcase the artistic talents of students in the US. Students create a piece of art around the theme of "Accepting Imperfection" and compete at various levels all the way up to the national level. For more information, you can visit https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FlgjlxKQms.

Entry forms were sent home.  Rules and instructions packets are in the school office. All entries need to be in by November 15th to either the PTA box in the main office or email Melanie Morris at [email protected].

Upcoming Events

• Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day, No School
• Thursday, November 14, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Weyanoke Family Market Night
• November 18 - 22 - Scholastic Book Fair
• Tuesday, November 19, 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. - Caregiver Coffee and Caregiver Pizza
• Tuesday, November 19, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Community Shopping at the Book Fair
• Thursday, November 21 - Thanksgiving Luncheon
• November 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving (Holiday)

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Preschool students learned about their senses this week by exploring pumpkins! The seasonal fruit is a fun way to explore touch, sound, smell, taste and seeing.

Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed. Schools are closed for students on

Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.

Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back)

This Sunday, November 3, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!

Weyanoke Elementary School proudly presents Mighty United! A Veterans Day Celebration Friday, November 8th 9:30 am (Grades 1, 3, 5, and 5th-grade Chorus) 1:45 pm (K, 2, 4) Weyanoke Gymnasium *All Families Welcome*

Students should wear jeans or dark bottoms with a red, white, and/or blue shirt
(Shirts with American symbols are fine – flags, eagles, American icons, etc.)

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Outstanding Employee Awards!

To submit a nomination for a Weyanoke E.S. Outstanding Employee in one of the categories found below, please complete the nomination through the corresponding Google form link. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees. (One individual may only nominate one employee per category.)

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph about how your nominee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 8. 

 

Outstanding Teacher 

• Eligibility: Has at least three full years of teaching (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.

Outstanding New Teacher

• Eligibility: Within their first three years of being a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.

Outstanding Principal

• Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

Outstanding Leader 

• Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School Based Administrator scale employee (not the building principal) at their current location
• Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

Outstanding Professional Employee 

• Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location.
• Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, After-School Specialist, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chairs that teach less than 50% of their time, Reading Specialists that do not have a regular course load and do not give grades.

Outstanding Operational Employee

• Eligibility: Currently work as a Schedule-A, Schedule-H, or Classroom Instructional Support (CIS) employee who has completed at least one contracted year of employment working with FCPS in their current position at their current work location, or an hourly employee who has been working regularly in one position for more than one year. Be aware of and in agreement with this nomination.
• Common positions in this category: administrative and office assistants, custodial staff, food service staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, all parent liaisons and hourly employees.

📞 Family Information Phone Lines

FCPS phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. Call the phone line with any question about your child’s education or FCPS and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines and phone numbers.

Reflections Contest

The Weyanoke PTA would like to announce the PTA Reflections Contest! The National PTA holds this contest every year to showcase the artistic talents of students in the US. Students create a piece of art around the theme of "Accepting Imperfection" and compete at various levels all the way up to the national level. For more information, you can visit https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FlgjlxKQms.

Entry forms were sent home.  Rules and instructions packets are in the school office. All entries need to be in by November 15th to either the PTA box in the main office or email Melanie Morris at [email protected].

Upcoming Events

• Friday, November 1 - Diwali, No School
• Sunday, November 3, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!
• November 4-5 - School Planning and Teacher Workday, No School
• Friday, November 8 - Veterans Day Concerts
• Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day, No School
• Thursday, November 14, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Weyanoke Family Market Night
• Tuesday, November 19 - Caregiver Coffee and Caregiver Pizza
• Thursday, November 21 - Thanksgiving Lunch

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At Family Learning Night, students and caregivers enjoyed a variety of hands-on learning activities. The music teachers offered percussion practice in the gym.

Quarter End, Early Release, Diwali/Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day, Student Holidays

Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Weyanoke students will be dismissed at 1:20.

Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed. Schools are closed for students on

Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.

Advanced Academics Parent Info Night

Join us on October 29 at 6pm to learn about Full-Time AAP Screening and Identification. 

You can attend in person in the cafeteria or via Zoom.

• Meeting ID: 930 6211 7317 (click to join)

• Passcode: 224647

Questions? Email AART Josie Mani at [email protected]

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Outstanding Employee Awards!

To submit a nomination for a Weyanoke E.S. Outstanding Employee in one of the categories found below, please complete the nomination through the corresponding Google form link. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees. (One individual may only nominate one employee per category.)

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph about how your nominee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 8. 

 

Outstanding Teacher 

• Eligibility: Has at least three full years of teaching (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.

Outstanding New Teacher

• Eligibility: Within their first three years of being a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.

Outstanding Principal

• Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

Outstanding Leader 

• Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School Based Administrator scale employee (not the building principal) at their current location
• Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

Outstanding Professional Employee 

• Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location.
• Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, After-School Specialist, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chairs that teach less than 50% of their time, Reading Specialists that do not have a regular course load and do not give grades.

Outstanding Operational Employee

• Eligibility: Currently work as a Schedule-A, Schedule-H, or Classroom Instructional Support (CIS) employee who has completed at least one contracted year of employment working with FCPS in their current position at their current work location, or an hourly employee who has been working regularly in one position for more than one year. Be aware of and in agreement with this nomination.
• Common positions in this category: administrative and office assistants, custodial staff, food service staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, all parent liaisons and hourly employees.

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students 

Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic. 

Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions at the final community conversation this fall. It will be held Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School. Click the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

📞 Family Information Phone Lines

FCPS phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. Call the phone line with any question about your child’s education or FCPS and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines and phone numbers.

Reflections Contest

The Weyanoke PTA would like to announce the PTA Reflections Contest! The National PTA holds this contest every year to showcase the artistic talents of students in the US. Students create a piece of art around the theme of "Accepting Imperfection" and compete at various levels all the way up to the national level. For more information, you can visit https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FlgjlxKQms.

Entry forms were sent home.  Rules and instructions packets are in the school office. All entries need to be in by November 15th to either the PTA box in the main office or email Melanie Morris at [email protected].

Upcoming Events

• Tuesday, October 29, 6:00 p.m. - Advanced Academics Parent Info Night
• Thursday, October 31 - Quarter End, 2 Hour Early Dismissal
• Friday, November 1 - Diwali, No School
• November 4-5 - School Planning and Teacher Workday, No School
• Friday, November 8 - Veterans Day Concert
• Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day, No School
• Thursday, November 14, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Weyanoke Family Market Night
• Tuesday, November 19 - Caregiver Coffee and Caregiver Pizza
• Thursday, November 21 - Thanksgiving Lunch

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Early Release Monday, October 21

On Monday, September 16, students will be dismissed at 12:20 p.m.  Thank you to all the families who have communicated with our team about your plans for your child following dismissal. If you have questions about dismissal, you can contact your child's teacher or the main office at 703-813-5400.

Quarter End, Early Release, Diwali/Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day, Student Holidays

Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed. Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.

Weyanoke Family Learning Night

Come engage in hands-on learning activities in Science, Math, Literacy, and more!

Thursday, October 24, 2024 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Dinner and Transportation provided

• 5:15 - Pick Up Crystal Woods Apartments
• 5:15 - Pick up Morningside Apartments

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students 

Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic. 

Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

Advanced Academics Parent Info Night

Join us on October 29 at 6pm to learn about Full-Time AAP Screening and Identification. 

You can attend in person in the cafeteria or via Zoom.

• Meeting ID: 930 6211 7317 (click to join)

• Passcode: 224647

Questions? Email AART Josie Mani at [email protected]

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for one of the following conversations:

• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

Science Fair Interest Meeting

TJISO Presents an Invitational Science Fair 

for FCPS Students in Grades 5 - 8

Submit a science experiment or CS/Engineering project to the science fair with the help of TJ students!

Interest Meeting: October 18, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Click here to join the meeting

📞 Family Information Phone Lines

FCPS phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. Call the phone line with any question about your child’s education or FCPS and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines and phone numbers.

PTA Spirit Wear

Spirit Wear orders were distributed to students to take home on Thursday, October 17th and Friday, October 18tgh. The Weyanoke PTA hopes you enjoy your new outfits! We still have extra blue and yellow t-shirts for sale for $13. You can buy the shirts in the main office from Ms. Walsh or order online at https://weyanokepta.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true. If you have any questions or concerns about your order, please email Melanie Morris at [email protected]

Reflections Contest

The Weyanoke PTA would like to announce the PTA Reflections Contest! The National PTA holds this contest every year to showcase the artistic talents of students in the US. Students create a piece of art around the theme of "Accepting Imperfection" and compete at various levels all the way up to the national level. For more information, you can visit https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FlgjlxKQms. Entry forms are available in the main office and all entries need to be in by November 15th to either the PTA box in the main office or email Melanie Morris at [email protected].

Upcoming Events

• Friday, October 18, 3:30 - 9:00 p.m. - PTA Chuck E Cheese Night 
• Monday, October 21 - Three Hour Early Release Day
• Thursday, October 24, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Family Learning Night
• Tuesday, October 29, 6:00 p.m. - Advanced Academics Parent Info Night
• Thursday, October 31 - Quarter End, 2 Hour Early Dismissal
• Friday, November 1 - Diwali, No School
• November 3-4 - School Planning and Teacher Workday, No School
• Friday, November 8 - Veterans Day Concert
• Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day, No School
• Tuesday, November 19 - Caregiver Coffee and Caregiver Pizza
• Thursday, November 21 - Thanksgiving Lunch

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Monday, October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. See the complete school year calendar.

It's Field Day! Students are having a blast working with their classmates as a team. Field Day is a friendly competition where students rotate between cooperative games and cheer each other on.

Fall Picture Day is Coming! October 16, 2024

Barksdale School Photography will be at Weyanoke Elementary to take pictures of all students. Order forms will go home on October 9th. Orders can be made online www.BarksdalePhoto.com and use Access Code: XCKWCHZSR9 or enclose cash (exact amount) or check in the attached envelope and return to school before picture day. The envelope must be returned even if you are not ordering the pictures.

You may purchase a package or individual sheets of pictures. Choose from different picture backgrounds. Family Plan – The first two children pay full price and additional children in immediate family may receive the same package for free (see order form for more information).

Early Release Monday Plans

The next Early Release Monday is on October 21 at 12:20 p.m.

If you have not yet done so, please complete the online form for each of your children who are enrolled at Weyanoke.

Thank you, Principal Usher

October is National School Principals Month. We recognize our outstanding principal, Ms. Usher, for her dedication and heartfelt work to make Weyanoke such a welcoming place.

Ms. Usher started at Weyanoke in 2016. Since then we have seen her roller skate, swing dance, cheer, and lead fearlessly as the principal of our school.

Thank you, Mrs. Usher!

Celebrating the Power of School Lunches

Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers. 

This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback. 

Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus.

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students 

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on: 

• Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.

Transportation options are available.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

Weyanoke Family Learning Night

Come engage in hands-on learning activities in Science, Math, Literacy, and more!

Thursday, October 24, 2024 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Dinner and Transportation provided

Advanced Academics Parent Info Night

Join us on October 29 at 6pm to learn about Full-Time AAP Screening and Identification. 

You can attend in person in the cafeteria or via Zoom.

• Meeting ID: 930 6211 7317 (click to join)

• Passcode: 224647

Questions? Email AART Josie Mani at [email protected]

Science Fair Interest Meeting

TJISO Presents an Invitational Science Fair 

for FCPS Students in Grades 5 - 8

Submit a science experiment or CS/Engineering project to the science fair with the help of TJ students!

Interest Meeting: October 18, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Click here to join the meeting

📞 Family Information Phone Lines

FCPS phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. Call the phone line with any question about your child’s education or FCPS and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines and phone numbers.

Upcoming Events

• Monday, October 14 - Indigenous Peoples Day/Teacher Workday - No School
• Wednesday, October 16 -Fall Picture Day
• Friday, October 18, 3:30 - 9:00 p.m. - PTA Chuck E Cheese Night 
• Monday, October 21 - Three Hour Early Release Day
• Thursday, October 24, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Family Learning Night
• Tuesday, October 29, 6:00 p.m. - Advanced Academics Parent Info Night
• Thursday, October 31 - Quarter End, 2 Hour Early Dismissal
• Friday, November 1 - Diwali, No School
• November 3-4 - School Planning and Teacher Workday, No School
• Friday, November 8 - Veterans Day Concert
• Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day, No School
• Thursday, November 21 - Thanksgiving Lunch

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