 This week, we celebrated SCA Spirit Week with themed dress-up days. Thursday was Dress Like a Teacher Day, and Ms. Spears students really got in the spirit! This creative first grader not only copied Ms. Spears' hairstyle and style of dress, she even wore a blue layard and made her own "teacher ID badge"!
This Week's Positivity Project Focus: Supporting Others When They Struggle
This is one of the parts of the Other People Matter Mindset. Helping one person might not change the whole world, but it could change the world for one person.
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Upcoming Events
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Monday, January 28 - Friday, February 1 - SCA Spirit Week. See below for details
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Thursday, January 31, 7:00 p.m. - PTA General Meeting
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Monday, February 4 - Student Holiday - Staff Development Day
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Wednesday, February 7, 6:00 p.m. - Weyanoke Spelling Bee. See below for details.
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Calendar Reminder: Schools Closed for Students on Monday, February 4
As a reminder, schools will be closed for students on Monday, February 4, for a Staff Development day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 5. See the complete 2018-19 school year calendar.
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PTA Science Night
The Weyanoke PTA is proud to present Science Night on Wednesday, April 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the Weyanoke Elementary School Cafeteria. Register by February 11th to participate.
We will meet in the library on February 12th at 7 p.m. in the library to:
● Help choose topics
● Understand how to use Google Classroom
● Pick-up trifold board and science guide
http://www.education.com/science-fair/
For more information, contact Farah Ahmad.
Spelling Bee
This year's Spelling Bee is scheduled for Wednesday, February 7 in the Weyanoke Cafeteria. The Bee is for students in grades 2 though 5. Students who wish to participate must fill in the entry form. Once the student registered, he or she will receive a copy of the study list.
The Spelling Bee will begin at 6:00 p.m. sharp, and spectators are welcome.
Spirit Week is January 28 - February 1
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Monday - Crazy Sock Day
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Tuesday - Color Day
- Kindergarten - Purple
- First Grade - Orange
- Second Grade - Yellow
- Third Grade - Green
- Fourth Grade - Red
- Fifth Grade - Blue
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Wednesday - Inside Out Day
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Thursday - Dress Like a Teacher Day
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Friday - Woodchuck Day (blue and yellow and/or Weyanoke shirt)
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Candy Grams for Sale
It’s time for the S.C.A. Candy Gram sale! A candy gram is a lollipop attached to a card that is delivered at school on Valentine’s Day.
Candy grams may be purchased at school for 25¢ each starting Tuesday, February 5th through Friday, February 8th. All candy grams must be filled out and returned to Ms. Bryant, Ms. Wooding, or Mrs. Fleming-Hernandez by Monday, February 11th.
Candy grams will be delivered on Thursday, February 14th.
Your child may buy candy grams in the cafeteria before school, or you may fill out the form and return it to your child’s teacher. Then, we will send home the blank candy grams for you to fill out with your child.
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Tissues Requested
It's cold and flu season, and our classrooms are going through tissues quickly! The tissues our students brought in at the start of the year have been used, and our teachers are asking for help from our community to meet this need. Please donate boxes of tissues to your child's classroom.
Thank you!
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Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are behaviors that can lead to serious health problems. These behaviors can begin as a child, and affect both girls and boys. When discovered early, eating disorders are treatable. In 2013, Virginia passed a law requiring every school system provide information to parents annually about eating disorders. This information is given to parents of students in the fifth through twelfth grades and was sent home with students in grades 5 and 6 this week.
It is important to note that eating disorders are not identified based on weight changes as much as behaviors and attitudes. Signs of eating disorders may differ between males and females and in different age groups. Often, a young person may not recognize the signs that they might have an eating disorder. Parents/guardians and family members are in a position to notice behaviors that cause concern. It is important that a child with an eating disorder be treated early by someone who understands this type of care.
After reviewing the information in this week's letter, if you think your child may be showing signs of a possible eating disorder, please contact your doctor, school nurse, or one of the resources listed below.
- Academy for Eating Disorders (AED)
- Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders (F.E.A.S.T.)
- National Eating Disorders Association
- Toll free, confidential Helpline, 1-800-931-2237
Additional resources may be found at:
- Virginia Department of Education
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/index.shtml, under the section titled, Eating Disorders
Make Plans for Inclement Weather
PLEASE DO NOT PHONE THE SCHOOL!!!
When Fairfax County Public Schools have a schedule change (closing or delay) due to inclement weather or other emergencies, the information is communicated as soon as the decision is made in these ways:
- Posted on fcps.edu.
- Posted to the FCPS Twitter and Facebook
- Email and text messages sent to parents and employees.
- Email sent to News You Choose subscribers of Delayed Openings and School Closings.
- Posted on FCPS cable Channel 21 (Cox Communications, Reston Comcast, and Verizon cable customers only).
- Area radio and television stations.
- REMEMBER, Weyanoke is a Fairfax County Public School.
Parents are urged to make arrangements now for the care of their children when schedule changes are made (and to provide for the rare situation when it is necessary to close an individual school because of a power failure or other circumstances). Children should know where to go or what to do if a parent will not be at home.
Regular School Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:35 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Two Hour Late Opening
Monday – Friday, 10:35 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
When the decision is made that schools will open two hours late, the announcement will be made by 5:00 a.m. Breakfast will be cancelled. SACC center will open at 8:00 a.m. when possible. Buses will pick up all children two hours later than regular pick up time.
Two Hour Early Closing
Monday – Friday, 8:35 a.m. – 1:20 p.m.
Buses will drop off all children two hours earlier than regular time. Afternoon or evening after school activities might be cancelled. The announcement will be made by 10:30 a.m. SACC centers will stay open until 6:15 p.m.
Bus Delay Notification System
Stay up-to-date on school bus arrivals with FCPS' bus delay notification system. This system provides parents with timely notification of late bus route information. Access it directly online. Morning bus route information will be available until noon. The afternoon bus route information will be available from 1 to 5:30 p.m.
E-Notify (BlackboardConnect) email messages will also be sent to announce bus delays.
Need assistance or have questions? Visit the FCPS Transportation page for more information.
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Bring your ID!
Please don't forget to present your Photo ID when checking your student out of school! You will also need your ID when visiting the school. Thanks for your cooperation!
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