 Join us Wednesday, October 21st from 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. for Whitman Middle School’s Family Market! Whitman is partnering with the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) to offer these monthly distributions of nutritious groceries to members of our community, free of charge.
When: October 21st, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: This year, Family Markets will be held outside, with drive-up pickup outside of Door 2 on the side of the building. Please drive in on the field-side of the building and drive around the back of the building until you reach Door 2.
What: The CAFB will be providing pre-packed boxes/bags of dry goods and produce. One box of each per household, please.
Help us keep Family Markets safe! Please note that masks are required for market participation, and we ask all participants to maintain social distancing by keeping 6 feet or further away from others.
 “Le invitamos el miércoles 21 de octubre de 2:30 a 4:00 para el Mercado Familiar de la escuela Whitman! Whitman está colaborando con Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) para ofrecer estas distribuciones mensuales de alimentos nutritivos a los miembros de nuestra comunidad gratuitamente.
Cuándo: 21 de octubre, 2:30 a 4:00
Dónde: El Mercado Familiar se llevarán a cabo afuera en la acera de Whitman. Puede recogerlo directamente de su vehículo por la Puerta 2 al costado del edificio. Entre por el lado del campo y rodee la parte trasera del edificio hasta llegar a la Puerta 2.
Qué: La CAFB proporcionará cajas/bolsas empaquetadas de productos secos y productos agrícolas. Una caja por hogar por favor.
¡Ayúdenos a mantener seguros los mercados familiares! Tenga en cuenta que se requieren máscaras para la participación en el mercado, y les pedimos a todos los participantes que mantengan el distanciamiento social manteniéndose 6 pies o más lejos de los demás.”
Whitman After School Program
How to Sign up for Clubs
Interested in having your student participate in the After-School Program? Here are a few things you can help your student with to get them signed up for clubs.
- Have them Join the Wildcats After-School Google Classroom - Code: pbdi5n3
- Parents complete the After-School Registration Form (must be completed to participate).
- Students should visit the Wildcats After-School Site for the complete schedule/information.
- Students will need to login with their FCPS Gmail to access.
- Wildcats After-School site - Schedule / List of Clubs / Club Enrollment Form / Google Classroom for Clubs.
- Parents can visit https://whitmanms.fcps.edu/activities/after-school-program for more info.
New Club Offerings!
- Garden Entrepreneurship Club (Starts Wednesday, October 21 at 3:00 p. m.)
- Coding Club (Starts Wednesday, October 21 at 3:00 p.m.)
Garden Entrepreneurship Club
Students will work with representatives from Arcadia Farms and FCPS staff to create a small business plan, prepare a budget, maintain good fiscal records, and create promotional marketing materials for their plant or business idea. The program will include special guest speakers, virtual visits to farms/gardens, cooking classes and more! The club will meet weekly on Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. It begins on October 21th and runs for 12 weeks, and is open to students from Irving MS, Key MS, Sandburg MS, and Whitman MS. Space is limited, so sign-up is required. If your child is interested in participating, please complete this sign-up form: Club Enrollment Form
To view the daily club calendar, click here: Daily After-School Schedule
Questions regarding the After-School Program? Email Chris Tippins, After-School Specialist: WCTippins@fcps.edu
Neighborhood and Community Services
Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) promotes the well-being of individuals, families and communities by providing a variety of recreation, educational and developmental programs and services; by facilitating community engagement to identify areas of need and enhance countywide capacity for serving those needs; and by connecting residents with a broad spectrum of county- and community-based resources and services to help them be safe, be healthy and realize their potential.
In This Episode: NCS Community Connections: Gum Springs News: Watch On YouTube HERE
- Updates on Gum Springs Community Center reopening
- "Parent Connect" school support services
- Ongoing food distribution
- Regular online virtual programming & mentoring
- New FCPS-sponsored Afterschool Club for STEAM Education
- Our partnership with United Community and more on their services
- And much more!
Parent Digital Consent
Dear Parents, We Need Your Consent!
We need your consent for some important digital resources your child may access for classwork on their laptop. Please fill out a short consent form; we appreciate your help.
Here is the link to our Digital Resources at Walt Whitman MS and direct link to the consent form.
Want a way to support families in our community this holiday season?
Since 2016, Food For Neighbors (FFN) has been providing holiday meals to families in middle and high schools throughout Fairfax and Loudoun counties. Please consider making a donation that would allow a family in our area to enjoy Thanksgiving as well. Holiday meals are a special time when families come together. With your generosity, students throughout our community will experience this joy during what has been a difficult year. Thank you for your generosity. https://www.foodforneighbors.org/home/holiday-meals/
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