 Ms. Trina Clinkscales and Ms. Honor Hutson are our professional School Counselors at Woodley Hills Elementary and they are invaluable! Throughout the day, they meet with individual children, conduct small group sessions, and teach virtual classroom guidance lessons. During these challenging times they have done a tremendous job of both supporting the emotional and mental health needs of students and by sharing resources with families.
This week is Counselor Appreciation Week. Please send a note or e-mail to let our counselors know how much you appreciate all they do to make Woodley Hills such a special place!
The two major oral health diseases are tooth decay (dental cavities) and gum (periodontal) disease. Both diseases are influenced by nutrition and diet. Nutrition plays an important role in the development of teeth and oral tissue. Dental cavities result from the interaction between the tooth, oral bacteria, and dietary carbohydrates (sugar and starch).
Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that forms on our teeth and turns the sugars and starches in our food into acids. These acids act on the tooth enamel and cause tooth decay. If high-acid producing or sugary foods (raisins, cookies, cakes, potato chips) are consumed, they should be eaten with meals, not as snacks. Cheeses, popcorn, raw fruits and vegetables are low-acid producing food and make healthy snacks.
To prevent dental disease, remember to:
- Brush teeth after every meal with fluoridated toothpaste.
- Floss teeth daily.
- Visit the dentist and dental hygienist regularly.
- Eat a nutritionally balanced diet.
Avoid foods that stay in the mouth a long time and stick to teeth (raisins, hard candies, and caramels).
After school programs are starting! Students who signed up for a club will receive communications to their FCPS Gmail accounts from the club leaders. Club leaders will send out an invitation to their Google Classroom and / or a calendar invitation to club with a Google Meet link. The Craft Lab and the Animals Across the World clubs are full, however you can still sign up for the others! Please contact or child’s teacher and/ or Theresa Johnson at tmjohnson@fcps.edu , After School Programs Coordinator, with any questions.
Starting this week, many of the FCPS Grab and Go food distribution sites are switching from daily food pickup to weekly Fairfax Meal Kit distribution. Fairfax Meal Kits contain seven days of breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and supper (at certain sites) items packed in bulk. The meal kits will be available for pick up every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or until supplies are exhausted. Bus route pickups remain unchanged.
Go to the Food Distribution website to see if your meal site is changing.
During January and February, these sites will also be distributing fresh, local fruits and vegetables. Families that pick up no-cost meals will also be provided a fresh fruit or vegetable sourced from a local farm for each child, along with an activity sheet and recipe for that item. The item will vary each week, and will be available on the following dates:
As a reminder, it is important to follow social distancing guidelines. Be sure to stand a minimum of 6 feet apart from others and practice regular hand washing, including prior to leaving a residence to pick-up meals, upon returning home, and before consuming food. Please wear a mask when picking up the meal kits.
FCPS schools and centers are hiring classroom monitors to provide in-person classroom assistance for students when some staff members continue to work virtually. If you would like more information about the position, review the job description online and apply if interested. Please share information about this opportunity with anyone else you think may be interested. We are in need of a few monitors at WHES, so please feel free to contact Sharon D. Aldredge at sdaldredge@fcps.edu or at 703-799-2000, if interested.
FCPS Is Seeking Individuals to Serve as Substitute Teachers
Are you or somebody you know interested in substitute teaching with FCPS? Apply online or attend one of our Friday information sessions to learn more. To sign up for a session, visit the FCPS substitute teacher information page.
FCPS has developed multiple resources that can help with basic technology issues to support learning at home.
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If there is a problem with your Woodley Hills issued laptop, you may enter a support request ticket via the Parent and Student IT Portal.
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FCPS' Parent Technology Resource page includes tip sheets in multiple languages that provide answers to basic questions about FCPS technologies.
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FCPS’ YouTube channel has videos on basic technology topics that highlight some of the key FCPS tools, such as Google and Blackboard. These videos are designed to provide solutions for quick, simple questions.
- Broader inquiries about FCPS programs or resources for families may be directed to the Parent Resource Center at 703-204-3941, or use one of our eight Parent Information Phone Lines for information in multiple languages.
When: Saturday, February 6, 2021
Where: Live Virtually on Channel 16, the County's Livestream and Facebook
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Program: Speakers, Audience Q&A’s and Virtual District Tour
Meet your Supervisor and County, state and federal leaders. Have your questions answered, learn about issues important to you, connect with County agencies and community service providers (see virtual Exhibit Hall info below). The highlight of the morning will be taking a “virtual flying tour” of all that is happening in the District with your “pilot” Supervisor Storck.
Speakers: Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay, County Executive Bryan Hill, Mount Vernon District School Board Member Karen Corbett Sanders, Health Department Director Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu, Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander Col. Joshua SeGraves and Special Guests Congressmen Gerry Connolly and Don Beyer.
Engage in Our Community in 2021!
There are several options for members of the public to participate in this year’s Town Meeting. Please choose the best option for you.
VIEWING OPTIONS
Televised on Cox Channel 1016 and Verizon/Comcast Channel 16
Streamed at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cableconsumer/channel-16/live-video-stream
Facebook Live: @SupervisorDanStorck
PUBLIC LISTEN LINE (Listen Only)
703-324-5300
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February 15: Presidents Day - No School
March 5: All Virtual Day - 2-hour Early Release
March 8: Staff Development Day - No School
March 26: End of 3rd Quarter- All Virtual Day - 2-hour Early Release
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