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Pictured above in the image is the bullentin board as you walk into the front entrance of the school. It welcomes all the families of Washington Mill in their home language. Thanks goes out Ms. Certo who designed this wonderful bullentin board.
September 11th - Freedom Flag
The American, Commonwealth of Virginia, and Freedom flag was flown at half mass this past Wednesday, Sept. 11th to remember the many Americans we lost on that day.
September 11, 2019 marked the 18th anniversary of terrorist attacks on American soil, killing 3,000 people in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. To commemorate this historic event, Section 1-510 of the Code of Virginia officially designates the Freedom Flag as the official Flag of Remembrance of September 11, 2001.
A Freedom Flag was ordered for every school in FCPS. Each school was asked to display the Freedom Flag on Wednesday, September 11th.
Designed by a Virginian, the Freedom Flag features ten elements in a red, white, and blue design commemorating all who lived and died on that tragic day.
Universal Screener Testing Information
The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) School Board adopted a universal screener assessment for use with all elementary school students in kindergarten through grade 6. The universal screener assessment includes a reading test and a mathematics test. Students in kindergarten will receive screening for reading only. Students in grades 1-6 will receive screening for both mathematics and reading.
The purpose of this assessment is to identify students who may have gaps in foundational literacy and mathematics skills. Based on universal screener results, some students may require an additional assessment to further diagnose the specific learning areas that may need support. The universal screener reading test, together with any necessary follow-up diagnostic assessments, also fulfills state testing expectations for primary students.
The universal screener and any necessary follow-up assessments will be given at the beginning of the school year. Depending on grade level and previous screener performance, students may receive screening again in the winter and/or in the spring.
Additional information, including a short video, about the universal screener in FCPS can be found at this webpage.. If you have further questions about this assessment, please contact your child’s teacher or the school’s test coordinator, Michael Wilson.
6th grade students in the library for checkout decided to have their own read aloud. Photo provided by Cara Dugan, our librianian.
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PTA Meeting - Tuesday, Sept. 17th
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Please join us for the first PTA Meeting of the 2019-2020 School year.
The WMES PTA has some exciting upcoming events planned for this school year and we are always looking for volunteers. Please join us in the cafeteria at WMES Tuesday September 17th, 2019 @ 7:00 pm and find out about what is on the agenda this school year.
When: Tuesday, September 17th, 2019
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: Washington Mill Elementary School
9100 Cherrytree Drive
Alexandria, VA 22309
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WMES Colonial Charge Fundraiser Information
The Washington Mill PTA is raising money to fund the many fun and educational programs at our elementary school. Field Trips, After School Programs, Fall Fest, Teacher Appreciation, Spring Fling, and more. We also want to promote a healthy lifestyle! The Colonial Charge is a non-profit, parent-organized fundraiser. If a classroom exceeds their goal, 10% of the classroom earnings go directly to the teacher to spend on classroom enrichment.
2019 Pledge Packet Flier (English and Spanish) Final.docx
2019 Sponsor--Donation Form.doc
Employer_Match_Letter_2019.docx
Please help us reach our fundraising goal by helping your child raise donations to fund these fun, educational programs at WMES!
Here's how to get started:
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Register your child for our Fun Run by visiting:
https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register and use the school identifier: 5d2c89c25e169
All returning parents will need to complete the registration process in this new system!
- Friends and Family want to help your child succeed and share in their achievements. Use the student fundraising webpage to promote online donations using the email and social media tools located right on their page. It’s easy!
- Watch your child’s Pledge Meter blast to the top fast! Earn classroom and student incentives! Most credit/debit cards are accepted from anywhere in the world.
- Reach Pledge Superstar status by going above and beyond – watch fireworks ignite on your webpage.
***Student Pledge Packet is attached!***
Students receive a pedometer and are entered into our two raffles....just for registering!
Raffle 1: Anker Bluetooth Speaker
Raffle 2: Amazon Fire Tablet
Our Total School Goal this year is $20,000.
If we reach this goal, our Principal and Assistant Principals have agreed to play the Egg Challenge! (As seen on the Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon)
Colonial Charge Fun Run details:
Fun Run date: Friday - 10/4/2019
Final Donations due date: Thursday - 10/10/2019
We prefer online pledges through the student fundraising page.
Pledges in the form of cash and checks, should be turned in to the school.
Please make checks payable to: WMES PTA
Pictured here is the 5th grade chorus. These students meet weekly with Mr. Smith. The chorus program is opened up to any student in grades 5 and 6.
Upcoming Events at Washington Mill
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Tuesday, September 17th - PTA Meeting - 7:00 pm
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Wednesday, September 25th - Author Jon Agee visits Washington Mill Elementary School
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Tuesday, September 10th to Friday, October 4th - Colonial Charge Fundraiser
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Friday, October 4th - Colonial Charge Fun Run (More information to follow)
Author Jon Agee to visit Washington Mill
This past Tuesday, the PTA and Mr. Bennink kicked off our Colonial Charge Fundraiser with an assembly. Students were given information on the Colonial Charge, shown prizes they could win, and even watched a clip of last year's egg challenge featuring our administrators. The students left excited and eager to raise money towards the $20,000 goal.
Advanced Academics Parent Information Night
Third grade Spanish Immersion students collaborate using an anchor chart to support their thinking during Math. Photo provided by Stephanie Elias, our Mathematics Coach.
Virginia Kindergarten Reading Program
The Virginia state government expects all schools to take part in the Virginia
Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP). The VKRP assesses literacy, mathematics,
self-regulation, and social skills.
Kindergarten students in Fairfax County Public Schools take the iReady universal
screener reading test for VKRP literacy. Teachers interview students using the Early
Mathematics Assessment System (EMAS) for VKRP mathematics. After observing the
student 3-4 weeks, teachers complete the Child Behavior Rating Scale (CBRS) for
VKRP self-regulation and social skills.
All VKRP assessments are given in the fall and spring of kindergarten. Students take
the reading test in the winter, as well. Schools set specific testing dates for each class.
VKRP is designed to help state officials understand school readiness and student
success across Virginia. VKRP results also help teachers, school leaders, and parents
know how to support each child’s learning and development.
If you have questions about VKRP assessments, please contact your child’s teacher or Michael Wilson, the school's test coordinator.
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