 Last week our fourth grade students learned about weather prediction during a special visit from ABC7 forecaster Alex Liggitt, who happens to be a Woodson HS graduate!
The Positivity Project Strength: Other People Matter Mindset
The Other People Matter Mindset is the foundation of all the Positivity Project strengths we explored this year. This mindset can be summed up in the following: identifying and appreciating the good in others; knowing that one’s words and actions affect others; cheering the successes of others; being present and giving others one’s attention; and supporting others when they struggle.
Parent Input Form for Class Placements due on Friday, May 18
The Parent Input forms are due by close of business this Friday, May 18. This is the form on which we ask you to provide us with your insights regarding your child’s learning needs, as well as peer considerations, to aid in the class placement process for the next school year. Please find it at https://wakefieldforestes.fcps.edu/event/parent-input-class-placement
Lost and Found
We have a record number of winter coats, sweatshirts, sweaters, and water bottles in our Lost and Found and will be giving all items to charity at the end of the school year in June. If you think your child’s missing items might be in our Lost and Found, please come and look for them any time between 8 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. FCPS has created a number of resources for parents and students that can be found at Mental Health Awareness Month. Please work with your school teams to develop a plan for sharing information and resources with your students and families along with other wellness activities occurring in your schools. Also, please include the following message to inform parents of the school-based mental health services that are available to all students in FCPS.
SCA and Patrol Officer Timelines
Please see below the complete timeline for SCA Elections and Patrol Officer Selection.
2018 SCA Officer Election Timeline
Monday, May 14: Grades 3-5 assembly for interested candidates at 2:20 PM in cafeteria. SCA job descriptions and officer applications distributed.
Friday, May 18: Officer applications, signed by parent, due to homeroom teachers by the end of the day. Late applications will not be accepted.
Tues/Weds, May 22/23: Grade level primaries held in POD. Interested candidates will share why they are interested in running for SCA office and the grade level will hold secret ballot vote immediately following. No campaigning allowed for the primary.
3rd grade: Tuesday, May 22 from 2:50 to 3:20 pm
4th grade: Wednesday, May 23 from 1:30 – 2:00 pm
5th grade: Wednesday, May 23 from 2:10 – 2:40 pm
Wednesday, May 23: SCA Sponsors meet with candidates as determined by grade level primaries in cafeteria at 3:00 PM packed and ready for dismissal. Campaign rules distributed.
Thursday, May 24: Campaigning starts
Tuesday, May 29: Candidate speeches due for approval by 9:00 AM to Ms. Rapuano in the library.
Wednesday, May 30: Speech revisions due to Ms. Rapuano upon arrival to school.
Thursday, May 31: Meet the candidates on WFES News: President & Vice President. Following speeches students vote (grades 2-5).
Friday, June 1: Meet the candidates on WFES News: Secretary & Reporter. Following speeches students vote (grades 2-5).
Friday, June 1: Candidates meet in cafeteria at 3:00 PM packed and ready
for dismissal. Announce SCA election results.
2018 Patrol Officer Selection Process
Tuesday, April 17: Application process introduced to current patrols at patrol meeting
Tuesday, May 22: Applications for patrols and officers distributed at 2:50 pm meeting for grades 4-5
Tuesday, May 29: Applications for patrols and officers turned in to classroom teachers by 8:45 am.
Friday, June 1: Patrol and acceptance letters distributed to 2018-19 patrols.
Officer candidates meet at 3:00 pm in conference room for refreshments and to be personally informed of the patrol officers for 2018-19.
Today, Tuesday, May 15
G5 Reading SOL, Day 2
Wednesday, May 16
G6 Math SOL
5:00 – 8:00 pm: PTA Restaurant Night at Potbelly
Thursday, May 17
G4 Math SOL, Day 1
Friday, May 18
G4 Math SOL, Day 2
2:20 – 3:20 pm: Innovation Hour/Electives
Parent Input Forms for Class Placement due by the end of the day
SCA Officer Applications due by the end of the day
Monday, May 21
Grade 5 Math SOL, Day 1
SCA Grade Level Primaries
Tuesday, May 22
Grade 5 Math SOL, Day 2
2:50 – 3:20 pm: Grade 3 SCA Primary
2:50 – 3:20 pm: Patrol Assembly, Grades 4/5
Wednesday, May 23
G3 Math SOL, Day 1
1:30 – 2:00 pm: Grade 4 SCA Primary
2:10 – 2:40 pm: Grade 5 SCA Primary
3:00 – 3:30 pm: SCA Candidates meeting
7:30 pm: PTA Meeting
Thursday, May 24
G3 Math SOL, Day 2
SCA Campaigning begins
Friday, May 25
G4 Virginia Studies SOL
2:20 – 3:20 pm: Innovation Hour/Electives
Monday, May 28: Memorial Day Holiday – School Closed
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