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We hope that everyone has started to relax and enjoy the summer weather. We all have earned the time off after experiencing such an unprecedented school year. Our time together in the building learning and growing together was wonderful! The students made us all proud with their hard work and collaboration. They faced challenges head on and willingly engaged in the work the teachers provided. We grew closer as a family by enjoying time together at our Family Picnic, Career Day, grade level field trips, after school activities and of course all the amazing Character Assemblies. Although we were not able to end the year together in the building, we remained connected through Distance Learning. The change was easier for some than others, nevertheless we are so proud of how our students interacted with one another. Our children continued to show care, respect, responsibility and hard work. The historical events that have occurred during the past four months will be remembered by all of us. And, we hope that in some way we all will feel that being part of the WHES family made it easier. Please know that we are truly thankful for each and every one of you!
Ms. Aldredge, Ms. Johnson and Ms. Toney
Your child's final Progress Report will reflect content taught and assessed through March 13, 2020 and any progress gained through Distance Learning Opportunities. Progress Reports with Final Marks will be available in ParentVUE on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 6:00am. Progress reports will be mailed by FCPS tentatively on Thursday, June 25th, 2020.
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2020 Special Needs Summer Camp Guide with Covid-19 Updates |
Still looking for something to keep your child busy this summer? Does your child have special needs? We can help you find what you’re looking for!
The FCPS Parent Resource Center compiles a list of summer camps for children with special needs. The 2020 version is updated to include private camps offering virtual and face-to-face opportunities due to the Covid-19 virus.
This guide offers families options for children with the following disabilities:
- ADHD
- Autism
- Deaf/Heard of Hearing
- Emotional Disabilities/Mental Health
- General Special Needs
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Learning Disabilities
- Medical Conditions and Physical Disabilities
- Social Skills
- Speech and Language
- Visual Impairments
FCPS Offers Free Online Summer Arts Enrichment Program Fairfax County Public Schools will offer a free online arts enrichment program for current K-12 students for five weeks from July 6 to August 7. A variety of classes will be offered in art, music, theater, and dance. Students may participate in as many classes as they wish, continuing to take their favorite art classes or trying something new. Registration is not required. More information is available online.
Fairfax County Public Library is hosting their annual summer reading program virtually this year. Children from birth through highschool are invited to participate in completing a reading game board. Each child that completes the game board will be entered to win an amazon gift card. You can find out more details by visiting https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/summer-reading. You can register and download the gameboard beginning June 12 at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/booklog/SummerReading/Home.
The Middle School VIP program will be going virtual for the summer! During these unprecedented times of social distancing and virtual learning, we want to offer your child a summer experience that is safe and full of fitness, friends, fun and enrichment. FCPS and Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (DNCS) have teamed up to offer a 5- week virtual program for rising 7th, 8th and 9th in the Key, Hayfield, Sandburg, Twain and Whitman pyramids. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in virtual activities in the arts, music, STEM, physical fitness, cooking, games, puzzles, literature, and more – things students can do at home. The program is led by FCPS After-School Specialists and DNCS Teen/Community Center Staff.
Details
- Dates – Monday – Thursday from June 29th - July 30th
- A mixture of synchronous and asynchronous activities
- o Synchronous – staff and students are online working together at the same time
- o Asynchronous – activities that students can work on at any time
- Location – Virtual
- Cost – Free - There is no cost associated with the camp. Please use the link below to register your child.
Please click the links below to register for the VIP Camp or if you have any questions please reach out to the After-School Specialist, Mr. Tippins at WCTippins@fcps.edu VIP REGISTRATION
Even though the Woodley Hills main office is closed, student registration continues. A preregistration process can be completed online by going to https://woodleyhillses.fcps.edu/new-student-registration-2020-21, or by contacting our registrar via e-mail or phone. If you have a new neighbor with children, please share Maria Clark’s contact information. She can be reached at 703-799-2001 or via email at MCClark@fcps.edu and will answer any questions you may have.
The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Office of Food and Nutrition Services will provide picnic-style summer lunches for students via its FEEDS (Food for Every child to Eat During Summer) program at various locations across Fairfax County. Our closest sites are.
Riverside ES 8410 Old Mt. Vernon Road Alexandria, VA 10:30am – 1:00pm
Mt. Vernon Woods ES 4015 Fielding St, Alexandria, VA 22309 10:00am – 1:00pm
The Summer Meals Kickoff encourages County residents to experience the benefits of FCPS’ summer meals program, which is funded through the United States Department of Agriculture. FNS will offer no-cost lunch to all children 18 years of age as well as low-cost adult meals. In addition, information booths will be available to showcase: local businesses, youth groups, health organizations, and activities geared toward the well-being of Fairfax County residents. Details
The Bus Service is still available at 10:00am at Graves St & Madge Lane and 10:15 at Manor Dr. & Sky View Dr.
FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) is working with the Department of Information Technology to gather all of the required student data for reporting. FNS is also checking FRM applications submitted daily to ensure any household that is approved for FRM is added to the eligible list already in progress.
If a household is interested in submitting a FRM application at this time, the household is encouraged to submit the application online immediately. Any questions with submitting FRM applications or approval status should be emailed directly to Maria Perrone (MCPerrone@fcps.edu) and Greg Rupert (gmrupert@fcps.edu).
FNS is working to ensure all eligible households receive the P-EBT benefit. Please find the link below to the FCPS FNS website where more information is available regarding applying for FRM.
https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meal
Our school Psychologist (Ms. Hull), counselor (Ms. Clinkscales) and school Social Worker (Ms. Morris) have developed a website to support our families now and into the summer. This is a place where parents can access community resource information regarding food, utilities, mental health, tips for home, and more!
Where to access: https://sites.google.com/view/whes-parentresources
sitio web de recursos para padres Los padres pueden acceder a la información de recursos de la comunidad con respecto a los alimentos, ¡servicios públicos, salud mental, consejos para el hogar y más!
Where to access/Dónde acceder: https://sites.google.com/view/whes-parentresources
United Community Ministries (UCM)
No referral or appointment is needed to access the food pantry. Please bring a form of ID and proof of address.
7511 Fordson Road
Alexandria, VA 22306
703-768-7106
Pantry Hours:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday - 9:30AM-12:30PM.
Tuesday/Thursday- 1:00-5:30 PM
Please click the link below for more information:
https://www.unitedcommunity.org/covid19-resources.html
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Setting the Stage for Summer Success: Safer at Home Edition: A Webinar for Families
If you are interested in maximizing the summertime off for your student, while maintaining your sanity with so many places closed, please join us for this session filled with summer tips and resources.
Webinar Highlights:
- Strategies to stay organized and on top of summer days
- Tools to help prevent and address common summer challenges including closures and physical distancing.
- Home activity tips
- Safe local adventure suggestions
Presented by Erika Deem and Valrie Eisele, FCPS Parent Resource Center Liaisons.
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 10 -11:30 a.m.
Register for Setting the Stage for Summer Success: Safer at Home Edition
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