Principal's Message
Dear Whitman Community,
I hope everyone had a great
weekend, despite the rainy weather. We are in the final few weeks of the
school year and I’d like to take this opportunity to commend our students for
their hard work and focus over the past few weeks. The students have shown
tremendous resilience and persistence taking the state mandated
assessments. I am proud of their accomplishments and we will take time to
celebrate next week as the school year comes to a close.
On Tuesday, June 12 and
Wednesday, June 13, we will be having our Student Awards Ceremonies.
Parents of students who will be recognized will receive invitations this week
to join us in the lecture hall starting at 8:00 am. The 7th
grade Awards Ceremony will take place on June 12 and the 8th grade
Awards Ceremony will be on June 13. Students will receive awards in
specific content areas, for citizenship, or the principal’s award for overall
achievement and demonstrating IBMYP learner attributes. There will be a
small reception at each for parents.
On Thursday, June 14, the 8th
graders will travel to Mount Vernon High School. They will have a chance
to meet the MVHS staff, learn about extracurricular programs, and receive a
general orientation to the school. This is a new event this year but
something we hope to continue into the future. If you are interested in
chaperoning the field trip, contact Mr. Ausbrooks at 703-660-2428 or maausbrooks@fcps.edu.
One of my favorite events of
the year, the 8th grade Formal, is scheduled for Friday, June 8th.
Students will enjoy music, great food, and lots of fun dressed in formal or
semi-formal attire. Many staff members also participate. If you
would like to be part of the event, contact Ms. Prince at seprince@fcps.edu.
Have a wonderful week and as
always, thank you for all you do to support our students.
Craig Herring, Principal
JUNE 2018
June 6
Parent Info Night: 2019 Whitman Peru Service Trip, 6 PM
June 7 National Junior Honor Society Induction, 6 PM
June 8 Eighth Grade Formal, 6:30 PM
We are in need
of chaperones. Please use the link below to sign up to help out! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4cacae23a2fe3-2018
June 12 7th grade Awards/8th grade Activity Day
June 13 8th grade Awards/7th grade Activity Day
June 14
MVHS Rising 9th Grade Orientation (9:00 AM—1:00 PM)
Registration Forms:
https://whitmanms.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/event/MVHS%20Event%20forms.pdf
June 15 Last Day of School, Dismissal at 12:15 PM
Time to Return Library Books!
All student library books are due to be
returned to the library by Friday, June
1. This date is 2 weeks before the end of school per FCPS Regulation.
Please encourage your students to look for any missing library books at home
and turn them in to the library. Books are collected from the 7th
Grade Gym, Cafeteria, and 8th Grade Gym in the morning before school
in the purple shopping cart. Students may also drop off their books any time
during the school day to the book return box outside the library doors.
If you have any
questions or concerns, please contact Ellen Wise, Librarian, at efwise@fcps.edu .
 
Student Learning Plan 2017-18
Your student
has been working all year on his or her Student Learning Plan (SLP) in Family
Connection. Your child’s plan includes:
- results of
the strengths and career surveys
- goals
- Resume
Builder
- draft course
plans for high school
You and your
student can view his or her SLP in Family Connection by either logging into
your Blackboard Parent View account or by having your student log into his or
her Blackboard account and clicking on Family Connection. Once in the Family
Connection account, click on the “about me” tab, scroll down and click
“portfolio”.
Once you have
reviewed your child’s plan, use this
link: https://goo.gl/forms/zTfhXDHr2yXqFN1C2
or this Google
form to complete the verification form. The completion of this form
will serve as your signature. This must be completed by Wednesday, July 11,
2018. Please note that Blackboard will be unavailable from noon on June
15, 2018 until noon on June 25, 2018.
For more
information about your child’s SLP, visit https://www.fcps.edu/academics/graduation-requirements-and-course-planning/student-learning-plan
or the SLP website.
  
Whitman PTSA
Sherry Nachnani, PTSA President & mother of 8th grader, Jaya
Melissa Schmechel, PTSA Vice President & mother of 8th grader,
Olivia
Cara Stankewick, PTSA Treasurer & mother of 7th grader,
Catherine
Sandra Desir, PTSA Secretary & community volunteer
Eight
Grade Formal Information
Date: Friday, June 8th,
2018
Times: 6:30-9:00 PM
Location: Whitman Cafeteria and 8th
Grade Gym
Price: $5.00 ticket purchased
previously in cafeteria. Cash only. You
must be present when you purchase your ticket. No tickets will be sold at the
door the evening of the formal. Tickets will be sold May 21st- June
5th, 2018 during lunch.
*This dance is only for 8th grade students at Whitman.
Dress Code: Students are expected be
in formal attire for this event. Jeans are not appropriate.
Ladies: Dresses may be strapless,
but they must fit properly. Midriffs may not be exposed. Dresses should not be
shorter than fingertip length and dresses with slits should not go higher than
mid-thigh.
Gentlemen: While you can wear a
tuxedo or a suit, it is not required.
However, men should be in dress pants and a dress shirt with a tie or
bowtie. Dress shoes are also encouraged.
If you
will need assistance getting proper formal wear, please see Ms. Prince in E-16
or Mrs. Gearheart near Student Services.
Parents-
we need your help!
If you
are able to chaperone the dance or donate any food items, please contact Ms.
Prince at seprince@fcps.edu.
Chaperones:
If you are interested in chaperoning the dance room, helping
serve food in the cafeteria, cleaning up at the end of the dance, etc.
Food
donations:
We are looking for food donations- cookie trays, meat and
cheese platters, fruit trays, etc. We will collect this earlier in the day on
June 8th.
Fairfax Public Access - 2018 Teen Summer Camps
Overview of our Teen Summer
Programs:
FPA offers students interested in
Television and Radio production a great outlet to learn, experience, and
create. Each summer we offer 1 week Radio and 2 week Television Camps,
which certifies participants in the use of our production equipment and as FPA
station producers. Once properly trained, participants can begin
volunteering and earn production experience throughout the year by helping in
the various public access programs created at FPA or even create a show of
their own.
In the case of the Radio Camp,
students learn the use of our WRLD radio studio equipment (audio board, mics,
tapes, and recording decks) and learn the procedures on how to conduct a radio
show. During the camp, students will work in creating individual show
segments such as: news reports, traffic updates, or specific student-selected
themes. Together they will then finalize the project to create a 1-hour radio
show to air at our station.
We also have two versions of our
TV 101 Camps. An indoor television studio production camp or a field
production / documentary-style camp. For each TV 101 Camp, students will
learn about the equipment and the wide variety of crew positions needed to
create a successful television project. The first week generally consists of
learning the use of the equipment and crew positions; while in week 2 the
students work together to create a 30 minute program. Our instructor will
guide the students through all the production phases and explain the importance
of proper planning and preparation.
The Mission of Fairfax Public
Access:
“To provide quality and
engaging community television, radio, education, and cablecasting services of
interest to the public, and encourage the participation and involvement of
residents of Fairfax County and the Washington metropolitan area.”
FPA’s four channels are carried
by the following cable providers in Fairfax County (Cox Communications, Verizon
FiOS TV and Comcast). Channel 10: Our flagship channel, Channel
30: WRLD International Television & Radio, Channel 36:
Spirit, Channel 37: Radio Fairfax Cable & Webcast Radio and
Community Bulletin Board
Sincerely,
Jay Erausquin / FPA Director of
Training / 571-749-1102 / jerausquin@fcac.org
Cindy Rauda / FPA-Training
Coordinator / 571-749-1107 / crauda@fcac.org
West
Potomac Athletic Booster Club
Girls
Basketball Summer Clinics (2 Day Session)
Skills Training in a Competitive
Environment
Emphasis on Teaching Fundamentals
Staff includes West Potomac Girls
Varsity Coaches and Players
Rising grades 6 – 9
When: June 25th
and 26th 2018
Time: 3:30
pm – 5:30 pm
Where: West
Potomac High School
Cost: $40
Rising Grades 1 – 5
When: June 27th
and 28th 2018
Time: 3:30
pm – 5:30 pm
Where: West
Potomac High School
Cost: $40
Register Online at www.supportwestpotomac.com
For more info, please contact Girls Basketball Varsity Head
Coach, Brian Colligan, at bscolligan@fcps.edu
*** ALL
PROCEEDS WILL GO TO WABC WOLVERDOME PROJECT ***
Registration is open for the
2018 Student Summer Institute
Rising Grades 5-12
July 9-20 GMU FAIRFAX
July 23-August 3 GMU ARLINGTON
Mon-Fri, 9am - 1pm
2018 Early Writers Camp
Rising Grades 1-4
Session 1: August 6-10 GMU ARLINGTON
Session 2: August 13-17 GMU ARLINGTON
Mon-Fri, 9:30am - 12:30pm
* Students may sign up for both sessions of the
Student Summer Institute (Fairfax and Arlington)
or the Early Writers Camp (Session 1 and Session 2)
Apply online at
https://nvwpyoungwriters.submittable.com/
The NVWP Student Summer Institute (SSI) is an
enrichment program for rising 5th-12th grade students to write and to share
their work with other writers. It is designed for students who enjoy
writing and who are willing to help others with their writing. The Institute
works with students who wish to improve their own writing skills and develop
their own styles. Of course, since this is
a summer camp experience, students can also expect refreshments and fun!
Enjoy the opportunity to write with friends
made in previous workshops and summers with a ratio of one teacher to 12
students. We have a high proportion of returning participants!
For more information on the Student Summer Institute, go to http://nvwp.org/youngwriters/ssi/
Early Writers one-week summer camp is an
opportunity for students in rising grades 1-4 to spend each morning for a week
with trained Northern Virginia Writing Project Teacher Consultants exploring
writing and having fun with writing along with reading, listening, and
speaking activities. This camp is geared toward students who like to
write and want to participate. English Language Learners are particularly
encouraged to sign up.
All participants will experience:
- lots of
daily writing time
- participation
in the full writing process, including revision and publication
- sharing
writing in small groups
- participation
in interest groups
- honest,
thoughtful responses to writing and respect for participants'
sensibilities
- individual
conferences with and direct instruction from trained NVWP
Teacher Consultants (teacher/student ratio is 1/12)
- publication
party to celebrate student writing
- opportunities
to work with visiting published writers
- daily
snacks and lots of fun!
Questions? Contact youngwriters@nvwp.org.
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