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First graders are learning to spell, write and read with their teachers! Our literacy program is new this year and based on the science of reading.

Get to Know Weyanoke Elementary School!

All parents and caregivers are invited to attend this informational meeting IN PERSON on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. It’s also a great opportunity for families to ask questions or seek clarity about our school.

There will be two sessions for your convenience. You can choose to come in the morning or at night.

• 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. - Weyanoke Elementary School Cafeteria
• 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Weyanoke Elementary School Cafeteria

The information will be presented in English and Spanish.

If you have any questions, contact Stephany Schepers, Family Liaison at 703-813-5430 or [email protected]

We will provide coffee and pastries in the morning and pizza dinner at night. Childcare will also be provided for the evening session.

If you will attend, please sign up online by Monday, September 9, 2024. Thank you.

Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE

Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

Update Contact Information

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon. 

Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to their child’s school.

Complete Permission Forms

Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Submit Absences

Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office. 

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?

Contact your school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.

Advanced Academics Opportunities

If your 3rd -5th grader is new to FCPS as of January 2024 and you would like to refer them to be screened for full-time AAP services starting in January, the deadline to submit a referral form is October 15.

If your 2nd-5th grader is not new to FCPS as of January 2024 and you would like to refer them to be screened for full-time AAP services starting with the 25-26 school year, the deadline to submit a referral form is December 15.

Please attend our Parent Information Meeting on September 24 at 6:00 p.m. for more information about Advanced Academics in FCPS. You can also email our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Josie Mani, at [email protected] with any questions.

Hispanic Early Literacy

We invite you to participate in a free program for families with children ages 1 to 5.

Read! Play! Learn! Free!

Children and families participate in fun "school" activities.

• The joy of sharing books
• Learning through play
• Positive ways to communicate with children
• Understanding behavior
• Preparation for kindergarten

For information, call Mayra Barraza at 703-204-4326, or Andrea Antezana at 703-204-4345.

🍎 Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance

As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school. 

Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.

Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.

Transportation Patience and Safety

Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses. 

If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703-446-2050 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000. 

To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.

🩹 Immunization Requirements 

Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations.

🔍 Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity

FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.

Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.

Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 1: Strong Start, Pre-K-12

The 2023-30 strategic plan sets five main goals to create positive change in FCPS. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

Each goal has an equity commitment — the promise we make to every student to support them in attaining these goals. Each goal also has several measures that allow us to track our progress.

The first goal in the strategic plan focuses on each and every student having a strong start in FCPS. Whether they're joining us in preschool or in high school, we want our students to be set up for success.

See how Goal 1 is being put into practice. 

📞 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.

Weyanoke ES PTA Needs Your Help

We currently have openings for President and Vice-President of Communications. We need a full board and willing volunteers to produce the clubs, activities, and events our school community relies on. Plus, it's a great way to give back, make friends, and get involved! We provide so many great opportunities for our staff and students. Please join us if you can.

If you are interested, please contact Melanie Morris, Vice President of Programs at [email protected].

Thank you,

Melanie Morris, Vice President of Programs

The Weyanoke Elementary School PTA would like to invite all Weyanoke Families to FAMILY FUN NIGHT (FALL EDITION) TONIGHT 5-7 PM

Family Fun Night, a Weyanoke ES PTA tradition, will be held this Friday night to kick off the new schoolyear. We will have concessions, a bounce house, face painting, lawn games, and, of course, the DUNK TANK!

Tickets can be bought at the PTA Website or or at the door.

We hope you’ll come out and enjoy!

If you are available to volunteer for any portion of the night, we'd like to thank you with a free spirit wear t-shirt! Please email Melanie Morris at [email protected] to sign up.

Upcoming Events

• Friday, September 6, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Family Fun Night
• Tuesday, September 10, 8:30 a.m. - Caregiver Coffee
• Tuesday, September 10, 5:30 p.m. - Caregiver Pizza
• Thursday, September 12, 6:30 p.m. - PTA Meeting
• Monday, September 16 - 3 Hour Early Release Day; School ends at 12:20 p.m.
• Wednesday, September 18, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Back to School Night

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Dear Weyanoke Community,

I am excited to share that the Annandale Pyramid Math Teachers recently came together to align and strengthen math instruction from kindergarten through 12th grade. After two years of dedicated work, including extensive observations of math instruction across our schools, pyramid principals and math leaders have crafted a unified vision statement to guide this work:

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

Our Pyramid Math Kickoff provided every math teacher in our pyramid (Braddock ES, Weyanoke ES, Annandale Terrace ES Columbia ES, Bren Mar Park ES, North Springfield ES, Holmes MS, Poe MS, and Annandale HS) the opportunity to plan the first unit of the year together. They also were able to attend sessions tailored to their interests, with topics ranging from lesson planning and building a classroom community, to increasing student discourse and ensuring that every student can access mathematics.

The feedback from these sessions was overwhelmingly positive. Here are just a few reflections from our educators:

“I got goosebumps hearing the references to the FCPS Vision of Excellence in Mathematics. I truly believe that the work we launched today and the work I know we will continue to do throughout the year is going to help students.”

"Thanks for a great learning session! Do this again with upcoming content."

"It was great to be around new faces and get a better understanding of how to plan for student-centered discourse."

"I loved this! It was wonderful to connect with former colleagues and align our thinking as a pyramid."

"The unpacking portion was really helpful. It’s nice to get takeaways from colleagues outside of my school team."

"This was great! Thanks for a quick and informative PD!"

I am proud of the collaborative spirit that has brought us this far and excited about the path ahead. Together, as a pyramid, we are not just teaching math—we are building a strong foundation for our students' success.

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions. 

 

Sincerely,

Felicia Usher

Principal

Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE

Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

Update Contact Information

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon. 

Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to their child’s school.

Complete Permission Forms

Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Submit Absences

Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office. 

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?

Contact your school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.

Weyanoke is a Title I School

Your child attends a school receiving federal Title I grant funds under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015. As part of the federal guidelines for Title I, your child’s school has specific expectations for student performance and teacher qualifications. You can find information on how your child’s school is meeting these expectations by viewing the http://schoolquality.virginia.gov/.  To access your school’s profile, type the school name in the search field. If you would like a paper copy of this profile, please call your child’s school.

 

ESSA allows parents in schools receiving Title I grant funds to ask for information about state and local policies regarding student participation in required tests and about parents’ rights to refuse testing for their children.  Information about required tests at each grade level can be located at https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/performance-and-accountability/student-assessment/grade-level-tests. Information about parents’ rights related to testing can be located at https://www.fcps.edu/node/34277.

 

Additionally, ESSA allows parents in schools receiving Title I grant funds to ask for certain information about their children’s teachers. Parents may ask for the teacher’s:

• College and graduate school preparation, including degrees and major fields of study for each degree;
• Licensure status, including subject and grade level endorsements, and whether those licenses meet the requirements for teachers of their child’s subject or grade level.

Parents may also ask for information about the qualifications of any instructional assistants who provide services to their children.

 

If you would like to receive any of this information about your child’s teacher or instructional assistant, please write to the FCPS Human Resources Licensure Office at the address below. In order for your request to be fulfilled, you must include: your child’s full name, the name of your child’s school, and the name of the teacher or instructional assistant about whom you would like information.

            Fairfax County Public Schools

            Human Resources Licensure Office

            8115 Gatehouse Road

            Falls Church, Virginia  22042

 

More information about the Title I grant in FCPS can be found at   https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/performance-and-accountability/title-i, including details about teacher quality in schools receiving Title I grant funds (found under the “High Quality Staff in Title I Schools” link). If you have questions about how the Title I grant supports your child’s school, please contact the school’s administration.

✨ Our Commitment to Excellence, Equity, and Opportunity for Each and Every Student

As we begin a new school year, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid reminds us of the goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which guides us in delivering excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every one of our students. Watch Dr. Reid’s message.

Transportation Patience and Safety

Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses. 

If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703-446-2050 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000. 

To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.

🔍 Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity

FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.

Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.

Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.

Update Your Child’s Immunizations and Records

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a school’s front office. 

If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form. 

Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website. 

Student Accident Insurance Program

Fairfax County Public Schools does not provide medical insurance for accidents that occur at school. Parents can purchase “at school” accident insurance or “24 hour” accident insurance (12 months a year).

This is a low-cost insurance program for families to help families pay for medical or dental bills if their child gets hurt in an accident. More information can be found on the FCPS website.

📞 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

• Friday, August 30 and Monday, September 2 - School Closed for Labor Day Holiday
• Tuesday, September 10, 8:30 a.m. - Caregiver Coffee
• Tuesday, September 10, 5:30 p.m. - Caregiver Pizza
• Thursday, September 12, 6:30 p.m. - PTA Meeting
• Monday, September 16 - 3 Hour Early Release Day; School ends at 12:20 p.m.
• Wednesday, September 18, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Back to School Night

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We enjoyed welcoming families yesterday to our Open House. School begins Monday at 8:35 a.m. Doors will open at 8:15. We can't wait to see you!

School Starts Monday!

Doors open at 8:15 a.m. for students.

Kiss & Ride and walker arrival starts at 8:15 a.m.

Students should be in their classrooms by 8:35 a.m.

School ends at 3:20 p.m.

Join Us for “Walk, Bike, Ride to School Safely Day” and Ensure a Safe Start to the School Year

From the FCPD Public Affairs Burea

Join the Fairfax County Police Department for “Walk, Bike, Ride to School Safely Day” and help keep our Fairfax County children safe on their way to and from school, every day.

On August 19th, as our students prepare to head back to school, FCPD aims to promote a safe and enjoyable start to the school year by encouraging parents, guardians, and community members to adopt safe transportation practices and help ensure the well-being of our young students.

📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy

Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our main office at 703-813-5400.

What Is a School Board?

The Fairfax County School Board is responsible for running the public schools in Fairfax County. Twelve school board members are elected by county voters every four years. 

A student representative serves on the board as a non-voting member. They are chosen by their peers each year.

The School Board makes general rules and sets guidelines to ensure Fairfax County Public Schools runs properly. They follow the laws of Virginia and the rules set by the Virginia Board of Education. 

Learning about your local school board is important. Understanding their policies and initiatives can help you advocate for positive changes and ensure that the educational needs of all students are met. There are many ways to get involved.

Learn more about the school board, how to participate in their meetings, and where to watch school board meetings.  

Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.

Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets.

Plan for the Additional Early Release Mondays

Providing an excellent education to all students and meeting individual student needs requires appropriate planning time for teachers. This means teachers need a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with peers.

With that in mind, FCPS has developed a divisionwide plan for seven three-hour early release days (Mondays) for elementary students in the 2024-25 school year. Different elementary schools have different Early Release Monday dates. Please visit this website to learn more information.

Weyanoke’s Early Release days for the 2024-2025 School Year

• September 16
• October 21
• November 18
• February 10
• March 10
• April 21
• May 12

FCPS School Year Calendar

Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.

• Days marked with blue Hs are student holidays. 
• Days marked with orange Os are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings if only half marked).
• Days marked in pink are holidays for students, but working days for teachers and staff. 

Update Your Child’s Immunizations and Records

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a school’s front office. 

If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form. 

Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website. 

📞 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, August 19 - First Day of School
• Friday, August 30 and Monday, September 2 - School Closed for Labor Day Holiday
• Monday, September 16 - 3 Hour Early Release Day; School ends at 12:20 p.m.

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Open House is a chance to meet teachers, see classroom spaces, and get to know other Weyanoke families.

WELCOME BACK WOODCHUCKS! Open House Event Thursday, August 15, 2024 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A shuttle bus will be available during Open House

• Shuttle Bus Stops
  • 2:30 p.m.
    • Pick up from Morningside Apartments  
      • at Beauregard Street & Manitoba Drive.
      • Stops at East & West playgrounds.
    • Pick up from Crystal Woods Apartments  
      • at Little River Turnpike-Service Road and Southland Av.
    • Drop Off at Weyanoke Elementary School
  • 5:00 p.m.
    • LAST BUS RUN TO THE SAME BUS STOPS
      • Return to Morningside Apartments and Crystal Woods Apartments

Meet your teacher Visit the classroom Enjoy ice cream on the playground Meet other Weyanoke families

 

Helping Prepare Young Children for School

Families play an important role in helping children prepare for kindergarten and having a successful school year. Visit these pages to learn how to actively support your kindergartener:

• Success in Kindergarten Parent Strategies - Learn how to provide a smoother transition to kindergarten (available in nine languages).
• Early Childhood Tips - FCPS’ Early Partnership Team shares information on a wide variety of topics covering learning, feelings, and development.
• Kindergarten Year at a Glance - Get a general overview of the skills kindergarten students will learn throughout the year.

It’s Not Too Late to Register for Kindergarten!

If your child will be five years old by September 30 and has not been registered for kindergarten yet, check out this easy-to-follow five step process. 

Plan for the Additional Early Release Mondays

Providing an excellent education to all students and meeting individual student needs requires appropriate planning time for teachers. This means teachers need a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with peers.

With that in mind, FCPS has developed a divisionwide plan for seven three-hour early release days (Mondays) for elementary students in the 2024-25 school year. Different elementary schools have different Early Release Monday dates. Please visit this website to learn more information.

Weyanoke’s Early Release days for the 2024-2025 School Year

• September 16
• October 21
• November 18
• February 10
• March 10
• April 21
• May 12

FCPS School Year Calendar

Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.

• Days marked with blue Hs are student holidays. 
• Days marked with orange Os are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings if only half marked).
• Days marked in pink are holidays for students, but working days for teachers and staff. 

Our Voices, Our Future Multilingual Learners Summit

• Thursday, August 8, 2024
• Annandale High School
• 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Keynote Speaker Dr. José Luis Zelaya

Dr. Zelaya’s story shows the strength
of community and resilience. As a
first-generation college student, he faced many challenges. Today, he inspires others to follow their dreams and believe in themselves.

Be inspired and get valuable information on how to achieve your dreams!

• Table fair and student panel.
• Refreshments and light food will be served.
• Language and childcare services will be available
• CLICK TO REGISTER

Celebrate Community at the Taste of Annandale

Sept. 21, at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space

7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale.

This free, family-friendly festival, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., features live music and dance, food trucks and other food vendors, children’s performances and activities, a 5-K race, a chili cookoff, a pet contest, local businesses and organizations, and more.

The Taste of Annandale 5K will start at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 21 at the K Market parking lot at 4239 John Marr Drive, Annandale. Register for the 5K here.

The festival is hosted by the Annandale-Mason Roundtable, an all-volunteer organization, with support from several Fairfax County agencies.

Upcoming Events

• Thursday, August 15, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Open House Event
• Monday, August 19 - First Day of School
• Friday, August 30 and Monday, September 2 - School Closed for Labor Day Holiday
• Monday, September 16 - 3 Hour Early Release Day; School ends at 12:20 p.m.

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Principal's Message

As we begin summer, I would like to thank the Weyanoke community for their commitment and compassion this school year. Our students and staff worked hard this year to ensure everyone felt welcomed and included at Weyanoke, and our attendance and academic achievements demonstrate our success. 

We wish you a safe and restful summer and look forward to welcoming students in the fall. Don't forget to read some good books and enjoy time outdoors. We look forward to welcoming you back on August 19.

Summer Office Hours

Beginning Monday, June 24, our school office hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Our regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, August 6.

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.  Meals will be provided at the sites and times listed on this website. Children must remain onsite while consuming their meals.

Meals will be provided to children enrolled in the following programs: 

Camp Fairfax - Rising 1st-7th Grade Children

Community Centers: Weekly Sessions from Monday, June 17 – Friday, Aug. 16, 2024
(Closed Wednesday, June 19 and Thursday, July 4)

FCPS Sites: Weekly Sessions from Monday, June 24 - Friday, Aug. 2, 2024
(Closed Thursday, July 4)

Operational Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Teens In Action - Rising 7th-12th Grade Children

Community Centers: Weekly Sessions from Monday, June 17 – Friday, Aug. 16, 2024
(Closed Wednesday, June 19 and Thursday, July 4)

Operational Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. *Hours may vary based on site.

INOVA Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs

Inova Cares Clinic (ICC) will provide children ages 5+ with free school entrance physicals and immunizations at summer health fairs for children on Medicaid or who are uninsured. The clinics will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following dates:

• Saturday, June 29, at ICC for Children - Manassas
• Saturday, July 20, at ICC for Children - Herndon
• Saturday, August 17, at ICC for Children - Falls Church

Appointments are required. No walk-ins will be allowed. Call 703-698-2550 for an appointment.

Virtual Mental Wellness Consultations

This summer, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from Monday, June 24, through Friday, August 2. Any FCPS parent or secondary student can schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or social worker by phone or videoconference. 

Parents of students in any grade level can request a consultation to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, and academic success. Information about community resources will also be provided.

Middle or high school students can request a consultation to receive guidance and support for concerns related to anxiety, mood, behavior, peer or family interactions, or school transitions and changes. Strategies and tools can also be provided to address academic challenges such as organization and time management.

We encourage all families to take advantage of this service. Request a consultation or call and leave a message at 703-503-2520.

Summer Fun for All! Summer Camps and Adapted Recreation

The Family Resource Center (FRC) has a list of dozens of summer camps including general camps, camps for students with a variety of needs, and camps for children of military personnel. 

They’ve also prepared a list of adapted resources, sorted by activity, that are inclusive for children and adults of various physical abilities. 

Learn more by calling 703-204-3941, emailing [email protected], or visiting the FRC webpage.

Annandale Basketball Camp Camp Session: July 8 - 12, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Looking for a summer camp for your rising 4th to 9th grader? Join us at Annandale High School in the main gym for our weeklong basketball camp. Every camper will receive a report card on their basketball abilities, a tee-shirt, a chance to win trophies, and most importantly receive quality basketball instruction. This camp is sponsored by Annandale High School Boosters Club.

Special guests include:

Shaun Ali, NBA Consultant, Ken Richter Pennsylvania Hall of Fame High School Coach, and former Annandale High Varsity Basketball players.

Camp Fee: $200 for the 1 week session
Make check payable to Annandale HS Athletics Boosters Club, c/o Boys Basketball

To register, email Coach McAvoy at [email protected] for the registration form.

☎️ Family Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages

Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.

Upcoming Events

• Monday, August 19 - First day of the 2024 - 2025 school year

6520 Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22312 |  Main Office: 703-813-5400
Attendance: 703-813-5484 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

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To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.

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اس نیوزلیٹر کو دوسری زبانوں میں پڑھنے کیلئے ، براہ مہربانی ہماری ویب سائیٹ ملاحظہ کیجیئے۔

Principal's Message

I realize that we are still processing the loss of Elijah (Eli) Medrano Pardo, one of our second grade students. Our hearts are with Eli’s family and friends during this very difficult time. If you are looking for resources you can use to support your child, please visit this website.

Kindergarten students are getting a hands-on experience with gardening using our outdoor plant boxes. Ms. Leahy and Ms. Whittaker are helping a student plant and water seedlings that will grow fruits and veggies!

📈 SOL Scores Posted in SIS ParentVUE

Families can find Standards of Learning (SOL) reports for spring testing in the SIS ParentVUE Documents section on or before the last day of school. Log in to your ParentVUE account to access the following:

• For all students, the official SOL Score Report with overall and reporting category performance for all spring tests.
• For grade 3-8 students, the SOL Growth Parent Report shows performance over time for state reading and math tests completed this school year.

Visit the FCPS website for additional information about spring assessment reporting practices and timelines.

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.

Student Library Books are Due

The school library has stopped checking out books for the year, and all outstanding library books need to be turned in. Please help your child find any missing library books. Remember, they may be in the car, under the bed, on the patio, or even in your home bookshelf. If you are not able to find a missing book, please contact our librarian Ms. Crowe at [email protected] to arrange for the book to be replaced.

Medication Pick Up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. 

If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).

Reminder: Check the Lost and Found

We have reorganized our Lost and Found items in the cafeteria. They should now be easy to see and identify. Please remind your child to check the Lost and Found for missing coats, sweaters, shirts, water bottles, lunch boxes, and other items. More valuable items such as jewelry, electronics and keys are in the main office. Any items not claimed will be discarded on June 12.

💪 Let's Finish the School Year Strong!

Student attendance is important all year, up to the last day of school. Attendance affects student performance and school accreditation. See how to:

• Check your child’s attendance record.
• Help your student stay engaged at school.
• Report future absences.
• Understand the FCPS school calendar.

Learn more about attendance resources.

Fairfax County is hosting its First Puzzle Hunt!  When: Launches June 15, 2024

The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been hard at work, creating an exhilarating adventure for puzzle solvers. We are thrilled to announce the Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt, a unique community event that will take you on a journey to the wonderful parks in Fairfax County. Starting this summer, solve one puzzle or do them all. Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be challenging and accessible for all skill levels. Solve the puzzles and then find clues at the parks for a final meta-puzzle. Walk, bike, and roll at our wonderful local parks with friends and family. For more information go to  www.solvingfun.com/fairfax.

INOVA Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs

Inova Cares Clinic (ICC) will provide children ages 5+ with free school entrance physicals and immunizations at summer health fairs for children on Medicaid or who are uninsured. The clinics will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following dates:

• Saturday, June 29, at ICC for Children - Manassas
• Saturday, July 20, at ICC for Children - Herndon
• Saturday, August 17, at ICC for Children - Falls Church

Appointments are required. No walk-ins will be allowed. Call 703-698-2550 for an appointment.

Virtual Mental Wellness Consultations

This summer, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from Monday, June 24, through Friday, August 2. Any FCPS parent or secondary student can schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or social worker by phone or videoconference. 

Parents of students in any grade level can request a consultation to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, and academic success. Information about community resources will also be provided.

Middle or high school students can request a consultation to receive guidance and support for concerns related to anxiety, mood, behavior, peer or family interactions, or school transitions and changes. Strategies and tools can also be provided to address academic challenges such as organization and time management.

We encourage all families to take advantage of this service. Request a consultation or call and leave a message at 703-503-2520.

Summer Fun for All! Summer Camps and Adapted Recreation

The Family Resource Center (FRC) has a list of dozens of summer camps including general camps, camps for students with a variety of needs, and camps for children of military personnel. 

They’ve also prepared a list of adapted resources, sorted by activity, that are inclusive for children and adults of various physical abilities. 

Learn more by calling 703-204-3941, emailing [email protected], or visiting the FRC webpage.

Annandale Basketball Camp Camp Session: July 8 - 12, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Looking for a summer camp for your rising 4th to 9th grader? Join us at Annandale High School in the main gym for our weeklong basketball camp. Every camper will receive a report card on their basketball abilities, a tee-shirt, a chance to win trophies, and most importantly receive quality basketball instruction. This camp is sponsored by Annandale High School Boosters Club.

Special guests include:

Shaun Ali, NBA Consultant, Ken Richter Pennsylvania Hall of Fame High School Coach, and former Annandale High Varsity Basketball players.

Camp Fee: $200 for the 1 week session
Make check payable to Annandale HS Athletics Boosters Club, c/o Boys Basketball

To register, email Coach McAvoy at [email protected] for the registration form.

☎️ Family Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages

Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.

Upcoming Events

• Wednesday, June 12 - Last Day of School for Students. School ends at 1:20 p.m.

6520 Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22312 |  Main Office: 703-813-5400
Attendance: 703-813-5484 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.

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ይህንን ዜና መፅሄት በሌሎች ቋንቋዎች ለማንበብ፤ እባክዎን ድረ ገፃችንን ይጎብኙ

اس نیوزلیٹر کو دوسری زبانوں میں پڑھنے کیلئے ، براہ مہربانی ہماری ویب سائیٹ ملاحظہ کیجیئے۔

Weyanoke Young Scholars learned all about air and space travel and exploration at the Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Museum on Saturday. A good time was had by all.

Student Library Books are Due

The school library has stopped checking out books for the year, and all outstanding library books need to be turned in. Please help your child find any missing library books. Remember, they may be in the car, under the bed, on the patio, or even in your home bookshelf. If you are not able to find a missing book, please contact our librarian Ms. Crowe at [email protected] to arrange for the book to be replaced.

☀️ Enjoy Fun and Resources at the Summer Extravaganza

Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moonbounce, alpaca petting, storytime, and student performances — all at no cost! Additional food trucks will be on site selling a variety of treats. 

Families are invited to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and growth. Community organizations will be providing tips, resources, and helpful information. Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it’s helpful for planning purposes.

Medication Pick Up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. 

If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).

Reminder: Check the Lost and Found

We have reorganized our Lost and Found items in the cafeteria. They should now be easy to see and identify. Please remind your child to check the Lost and Found for missing coats, sweaters, shirts, water bottles, lunch boxes, and other items. More valuable items such as jewelry, electronics and keys are in the main office. Any items not claimed will be discarded on June 12.

School Board Votes to Adopt Fiscal Year 2025 Approved Budget

The Fairfax County School Board voted to adopt Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Approved Budget at their last board meeting. The FY 2025 Approved Budget totals $3.7 billion — a net increase of $233.2 million or 6.6% over the previous year. 

The FY 2025 Approved Budget focuses on providing educational excellence for all students and ensuring that employees’ hard work and dedication are acknowledged through competitive compensation. Both of these efforts fully align with the FCPS 2023-30 Strategic Plan.

Nearly 86% of the Approved Budget is targeted at instruction. Key budget highlights include funding for a 4% compensation increase for all employees; maintaining existing class size formulas and providing necessary support to all students; and expanding athletics offerings, additional athletic trainers, and enhanced stipends for fine and performing arts.

Read the news release.

Online Campus Summer Registration Closing Soon!

Registration for summer classes with FCPS' Online Campus will close on Friday, June 7. Online campus courses are for students in grades 7-12. Email [email protected] or call 703-503-7781 with any questions.

Other Summer Learning Opportunities

Chantilly Academy will host an AFA CyberCamp from Monday, June 24, to Friday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This camp would be a great fit for rising fifth through eighth graders of all skill levels interested in learning more about the importance of cybersecurity and gaining skills to protect themselves and others from cyber threats. Discounts are available for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Visit the camp website for more information.

Registration is also still available for the Institute for the Arts (IFTA) and Elementary-IFTA (E-IFTA) arts camps, and Credit Recovery Academy.

💪 Let's Finish the School Year Strong!

Student attendance is important all year, up to the last day of school. Attendance affects student performance and school accreditation. See how to:

• Check your child’s attendance record.
• Help your student stay engaged at school.
• Report future absences.
• Understand the FCPS school calendar.

Learn more about attendance resources.

Family Life Education Materials Available for Review

The recommended Family Life Education instructional materials are available for community review through Monday, June 10, at 4:30 p.m. View details and a feedback form.

Fairfax County is hosting its First Puzzle Hunt!  When: Launches June 15, 2024

The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been hard at work, creating an exhilarating adventure for puzzle solvers. We are thrilled to announce the Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt, a unique community event that will take you on a journey to the wonderful parks in Fairfax County. Starting this summer, solve one puzzle or do them all. Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be challenging and accessible for all skill levels. Solve the puzzles and then find clues at the parks for a final meta-puzzle. Walk, bike, and roll at our wonderful local parks with friends and family. For more information go to  www.solvingfun.com/fairfax.

Annandale Basketball Camp Camp Session: July 8 - 12, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Looking for a summer camp for your rising 4th to 9th grader? Join us at Annandale High School in the main gym for our weeklong basketball camp. Every camper will receive a report card on their basketball abilities, a tee-shirt, a chance to win trophies, and most importantly receive quality basketball instruction. This camp is sponsored by Annandale High School Boosters Club.

Special guests include:

Shaun Ali, NBA Consultant, Ken Richter Pennsylvania Hall of Fame High School Coach, and former Annandale High Varsity Basketball players.

Camp Fee: $200 for the 1 week session
Make check payable to Annandale HS Athletics Boosters Club, c/o Boys Basketball

To register, email Coach McAvoy at [email protected] for the registration form.

☎️ Family Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages

Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.

The end of this school year is near...and so is FAMILY FUN NIGHT (woohoo!). There will be dunk tank-ing of teachers, concessions, lawn games, a moon bounce, bumper balls, raffle, and so much more fun!

To make this ULTIMATE PTA event GREAT for Weyanoke families, we need about 30 caregivers and staff to volunteer. Volunteers will work on 1-hour shifts between 4:00 p.m. - 8:30pm. This gives time to spend with your family during the rest of the event, and some volunteers are even needed leading up to the event. 

Ready to help? Please sign up using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45AFAE2AA1FBC07-49737670-weyanoke

***Volunteers get a FREE Weyanoke Spirit t-shirt in any size.***

To pre-order your tickets for Family Fun Night, please pre-order using the following link: https://weyanokepta.memberhub.com/store/items/1028945

Questions? Email: [email protected]

Upcoming Events

• Friday, May 31 - Fairfax County Public Librarian visit
• Thursday, June 6, 5:00 - 7:00 - Weyanoke Family Market Night
• Friday, June 7, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. - PTA Family Fun Night
• Wednesday, June 12 - Last Day of School for Students. School ends at 1:20 p.m.

6520 Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22312 |  Main Office: 703-813-5400
Attendance: 703-813-5484 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.

Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.

ይህንን ዜና መፅሄት በሌሎች ቋንቋዎች ለማንበብ፤ እባክዎን ድረ ገፃችንን ይጎብኙ

اس نیوزلیٹر کو دوسری زبانوں میں پڑھنے کیلئے ، براہ مہربانی ہماری ویب سائیٹ ملاحظہ کیجیئے۔

 

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday. Learn about the history of Memorial Day. See the complete school year calendar.

Weyanoke Spring Concert – Thursday, May 30th!

Mark your calendars! Our annual Spring Concert featuring Band, Strings, and Chorus is on Thursday, May 30th at 1:30 PM in the Weyanoke Gym. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend! Students have received a flyer for this event in their Wednesday folders. Concert clothes are a light-colored top, and dark-colored pants/skirt.

Students in Band and Strings have an important concert practice on Wednesday, May 29th – ALL students need to bring their instrument and music to school on this day.

Please email Ms. Susens ([email protected]) or Mr. Donlon ([email protected]) with any questions.

📝 Student Testing Results Coming Soon

Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website. 

How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines. 

Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.

📈 New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 Tests

Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.

In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring. 

The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year. 

Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning.Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores. 

Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices. 

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact Alyssa Nair for an activation letter. 

If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information.

Medication Pick Up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. 

If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).

Reminder: Check the Lost and Found

We have reorganized our Lost and Found items in the cafeteria. They should now be easy to see and identify. Please remind your child to check the Lost and Found for missing coats, sweaters, shirts, water bottles, lunch boxes, and other items. More valuable items such as jewelry, electronics and keys are in the main office. Any items not claimed will be discarded on June 12.

Family Life Education Materials Available for Review

The recommended Family Life Education instructional materials are available for community review through Monday, June 10, at 4:30 p.m. View details and a feedback form.

Fairfax County is hosting its First Puzzle Hunt!  When: Launches June 15, 2024

The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been hard at work, creating an exhilarating adventure for puzzle solvers. We are thrilled to announce the Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt, a unique community event that will take you on a journey to the wonderful parks in Fairfax County. Starting this summer, solve one puzzle or do them all. Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be challenging and accessible for all skill levels. Solve the puzzles and then find clues at the parks for a final meta-puzzle. Walk, bike, and roll at our wonderful local parks with friends and family. For more information go to  www.solvingfun.com/fairfax.

☀️ Enjoy Fun and Resources at the Summer Extravaganza

Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moonbounce, alpaca petting, storytime, and student performances — all at no cost! Additional food trucks will be on site selling a variety of treats. 

Families are invited to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and growth. Community organizations will be providing tips, resources, and helpful information. Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it’s helpful for planning purposes.

Register Today for FCPS Summer Camps

Registration for FCPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA/E-IFTA) camps closes on Friday, June 7. Tuition is waived for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Bus transportation is available from select FCPS high schools and middle schools. Learn more about Summer Learning and Fun for Students. 

Strings Summer Camp

Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 8-19, 8:30am-12:30pm, weekdays only.

Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.

You can find more information and registration for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Early registration is from March 1-June 9, so reserve your student’s spot soon!

The end of this school year is near...and so is FAMILY FUN NIGHT (woohoo!). There will be dunk tank-ing of teachers, concessions, lawn games, a moon bounce, bumper balls, raffle, and so much more fun!

To make this ULTIMATE PTA event GREAT for Weyanoke families, we need about 30 caregivers and staff to volunteer. Volunteers will work on 1-hour shifts between 4:00 p.m. - 8:30pm. This gives time to spend with your family during the rest of the event, and some volunteers are even needed leading up to the event. 

Ready to help? Please sign up using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45AFAE2AA1FBC07-49737670-weyanoke

***Volunteers get a FREE Weyanoke Spirit t-shirt in any size.***

To pre-order your tickets for Family Fun Night, please pre-order using the following link: https://weyanokepta.memberhub.com/store/items/1028945

Questions? Email: [email protected]

Upcoming Events

• Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day Holiday
• Thursday, May 30, 1:30 p.m. - Weyanoke Spring Concert
• Friday, June 7, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. - PTA Family Fun Night
• Wednesday, June 12 - Last Day of School for Students. School ends at 1:20 p.m.

6520 Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22312 |  Main Office: 703-813-5400
Attendance: 703-813-5484 | Web | Facebook | Twitter