The month of October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month where we celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and their abilities! Down syndrome is a genetic condition where a child is born with an extra chromosome. The extra chromosome affects the way the child's brain and body develop. Individuals with Down Syndrome may do things differently then you and I but they can do anything they put their minds too! We are very proud to be a Special Olympics National Unified Champion School. Last winter, our team participated in a basketball tournament with other schools from our area. Each child participated in their own way with the help of their peers. They were a true representation of a Woodley Hills Beaver. They demonstrated teamwork, perseverance, determination, and bravery. So, this month, we celebrate individuals with Down Syndrome and all the amazing things that they do each and every day!
Title I is a federal grant and the purpose of this legislation is "to provide all children significant opportunities to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps." Elementary schools with a high level of families in need of financial support receive funds that can be used to hire staff and to purchase materials to meet the needs of their students and families.
At Woodley Hills, the majority of our funding is used to hire staff, such as Ms. Johnson (Math Specialist), Ms. Fiocchi (Instructional Coach), a STEAM teacher and to fund our afterschool program. Library books, teaching resources and technology have been purchased to support student learning. Division Title I funds have been used to provide full-time positions for Ms. Stebbins (Advanced Academics Resource Teacher) and Ms. Morris (Social Worker) again this year. In addition, all students at WHES receive free breakfast and lunch every day. Our Title I status has truly benefited all of our children!
If you would like additional information, you can visit our website to learn more about our Title I Program at Woodley Hills ES.
Fairfax County Public Library Checkout Now Available to All Students
Effective October 1, all FCPS students (preK-12) are able to check out materials from the Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL), even if they don’t have a traditional library card or a card has been blocked due to fines.
Under the Library Equity Access Pass program (LEAP), a partnership with FCPS and FCPL, students need only their name, not a physical library card, to check out three items at a time for six weeks each (no renewals). LEAP accounts are never charged fines or fees.
A student can have a LEAP account in addition to a standard library account. Standard accounts allow users to place holds on materials and access FCPL’s digital resources, such as eBooks and databases.
Families can apply for a standard account online and in library branches.
Parents and guardians, please review the Student Rights and Responsibilities and related resources at www.fcps.edu/srr. After reviewing this important information, fill out the SR&R Parent Acknowledgement Form. The form must be filled out one time per student.
If you have not completed a lunch application, please do so online in English or Spanish as soon as possible. If you want a paper copy, you can print one by going to the Food and Nutrition page on the FCPS website. We ask that you also complete the Consent to Exchange Information (Section 4) of the application. This will allow your family to access other benefits.
Click on the video Link to help you with accessing and understanding how to complete the application.
The “Go Paperless” option is now available to all elementary school parents! This option will allow you to receive online progress reports starting the first quarter of SY 20/21. This will not impact any other mailings from FCPS. To take advantage of the paperless option, please log into ParentVUE, then go to “My Account” and select "Go Paperless." (All parents and/or guardians who live with the student and share the same address must have a SIS ParentVUE account and must select the paperless option to prevent mailing of the printed progress reports.)
Due to the virtual start of the school year, the Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid will be handled centrally this year. Pre-printed survey forms will be mailed to parents of specific students, likely the week of October 19th. Parents will be asked to return the survey in an enclosed postage-paid envelope by November 6th. The forms will be mailed back to Wilton Woods Center for processing by Information Technology (IT).
Please direct questions about Impact Aid to the following email address or phone number:
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FCPS has made arrangements with COX cable to pay for internet access for families that have a financial need. The approval letter for free and/or reduced lunch will provide the needed evidence. Please complete the application as the first step in determining if your family can take advantage of this new support.
If you have not completed a lunch application, please do so online in English or Spanish as soon as possible. If you would like a paper copy, you can print one by going to the Food and Nutrition page on the FCPS website. We ask that you also complete the Consent to Exchange Information (Section 4) of the application. Click on the video Link to help you with accessing and understanding how to complete the lunch application.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fairfax County government’s Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) is offering two programs to support parents, guardians, and students in distance learning.
Parent Connect provides in-person services for parents and guardians at NCS Community Centers and other community locations. Assistance includes support related to digital literacy and Internet access; support related to language barriers; and connection to county Health and Human Services resources, service navigation and referrals. Beginning, Monday, September 28, these services are offered by appointment only Monday through Friday, 3-8 p.m., though times may vary by location.
NCS Connects: After School is a virtual platform providing programming for youth and teens Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Virtual programs include academics (i.e., STEAM), family engagement, service learning, and youth leadership development.
More information is available online.
Our closest center is Gum Springs Community Center 8100 Fordson Road, Alexandria, VA 22306 703-360-6088 Mon-Fri, 3-8 p.m.
- I’ll work directly with your family to schedule the class(es) based on their availability and using their preferred platform
- Parents/guardians/caretakers are welcome to participate in the classes
- Children will receive individualized or small (sibling) group lessons and any referring party will be provided with an update following the class
- The families will also receive information sheets that include the 5 safety rules the children learn, additional tips and talking points that they can review with their children, as well as a list of helpful books – the referring worker will be copied on these follow-up emails with the information.
The Speak Up Be Safe curriculum is research-based, evidence informed and developmentally appropriate for children in grades pre-k through 6th grade.
Classes are currently being in taught in English. Spanish classes being offered, coming VERY soon!
Classes can be scheduled with non-English speaking parents/guardians/caretakers using an interpreter.
The information below can be shared with your Spanish speaking parents/guardians/caretakers.
For more info click here or email me!
El Programa de Seguridad Corporal se enseña GRATIS en escuelas primarias, centros de cuidado infantil, centros comunitarios y otros entornos grupales para niños de Pre-K a sexto grado.Es un programa escolar que se centra en desarrollar habilidades de seguridad dentro del niño, preparándolo para identificar riesgos tales como:
- Abuso infantil.
- Bullying.
- Seguridad en Internet.
El plan de estudios, Childhelp® Speak Up Be Safe, ofrece a los niños una manera cómoda y no alarmante de hablar sobre el problema sensible y complejo del abuso infantil:
- Los niños aprenden a prevenir o interrumpir el abuso, empoderándolos para que actúen si son amenazados o victimizados.
- Los facilitadores capacitados dirigen la presentación interactiva que toma alrededor de dos horas, incluyendo un video apropiado para la edad.
- Los folletos y los recursos en línea refuerzan el aprendizaje e involucran a las familias en la discusión sobre la seguridad y el abuso personales.
El Programa de Seguridad Corporal se ha vuelto virtual en respuesta a COVID 19
El Programa de Seguridad Corporal ahora ofrece clases virtuales a cualquier estudiante de Pre-K a sexto grado que viva en el Condado de Fairfax. Si está interesado en obtener más información o programar una(s) clase(s) virtual(es), comuníquese con Francesca Watson por correo electrónico o llame al 703-324-7459.
Clases virtuales
- Disponible prácticamente a través de una plataforma preferida
- Sesiones más cortas (30 minutos-1 hora)
- Emphasis en la seguridad en línea
- Incluir un componente interactivo a través de chat o video campanado de los estudiantes
- No incluya un video, pero puede proporcionar materiales suplementarios para estudiantes/padres
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October 30: First Grading Period Ends
November 2-3: Student Holidays
November 25-27: Thanksgiving Break - Student Holiday
December 21 - January 1, 2021: Winter Break - Student Holiday
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