Bus Schedule Adjustments: Check Your Child's Bus Times in ParentVue
As more students attend school in-person, some bus routes may have been adjusted. Please log on to ParentVue to confirm your child's bus pick up and drop off times to ensure they have not changed. If you do not have a SIS ParentVue account, feel free to call the Weyanoke Office at (703) 813-5400 to confirm your child's bus information. Please note that the Here Comes the Bus app requires a ParentVUE account.
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Weyanoke SOL Testing Dates
Please mark these dates on your calendar. Students should bring their FCPS laptop and charger on ALL the testing dates. All tests will begin at 9:00am. Please note that testing dates and schedules are different for students coming to school In-Person and those attending online. If you have questions, please call the school at (703) 813-5400.
Students who attend school IN-PERSON
- Grades 3 – 5 Reading SOL: May 11th
- Grade 3 – 5 Math SOL: May 18th
- Grade 5 Science SOL: May 25th
Students will remain at school for the full day and will use their regular method of transportation.
Students who attend school only ONLINE
- Grades 3 – 5 Reading SOL: May 10th
- Grade 3 – 5 Math SOL: May 17th
- Grade 5 Science SOL: May 24th
Students will be offered bus transportation to and from school, or you may bring students at 8:45 to the Kiss and Ride lane. Once students are finished with the test, there will be two afternoon bus runs at 12:30pm and 3:00pm. For students who do not take the bus, we will contact you by phone to let you know when they are ready to be picked up from school. Students should bring their FCPS laptop and charger with them for testing.
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Fairfax Meal Kits
Fairfax Meal Kits will be offered at several sites, including Weyanoke Elementary, containing seven (7) days of breakfast and lunch items packed in bulk, with some sites also serving afternoon snack and supper meals in the box.
Meal kits will be available for pick up every Monday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or until supplies are exhausted. Please watch for delayed opening or closure notices due to inclement weather.
Important note - all Meal Kit sites moved to a Monday distribution as of 4/19/21.
All meals are available at no-cost to FCPS students and children eighteen (18) years of age and under. Parents/caregivers may pick up for children and adults may purchase kits for $28.00.
Please wear a mask when picking up the meal kits.
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Woodchuck Wagon Updates
Due to SOL testing and bus availability, our Monday afternoon Woodchuck Wagon will be paused during the month of May. We will communicate the restart date in an upcoming News You Choose.
Every Wednesday parents are welcome to come to Door 2 between 11am and 1:30 pm AND from 4pm to 6pm to pick up or return library books or other materials.
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Kindergarten Orientation
Do you have a rising kindergartener or know any families in the neighborhood with rising kindergarteners? We will be hosting a virtual orientation for families on Monday, May 17 at 5:00 p.m. During this time you will be able to meet members of our staff and learn a little bit about how you can prepare your child for kindergarten.
Link to join: https://meet.google.com/onn-rogw-anp
Please help us get the word out.
Virtual Students - Computer Restarts Needed
SOL testing begins on May 10th for students in Grades 3-5. In order to ensure that testing goes smoothly, it is important that all virtual students connect to the FCPS network and restart their computer. This will allow critical technology updates to be loaded on every student computer. You do not have to come inside the building, and it doesn’t have to be during school hours. Here are the steps to take as soon as possible.
- Come to the front door of the school
- Ensure you are connected to the school WIFI
- Restart the computer
- Wait for updates to install
Please contact your child’s teacher with any questions
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PreK and Early Head Start Accepting Applications for SY 2021-22
FCPS PreK and Early Head Start is now accepting applications for School Year 2021-22! Please watch this video to see if your 3 or 4 year old may qualify for PreK.
To apply online: www.fcps.edu search: PreK
Email: fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu
For more information call our English Line: 703-208-7900
Vaccination Appointments Open for All County Residents
As of April 18, all All individuals who are 16 or older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Visit the U.S. Health and Human Services website for more information or go to the Health Department’s site for specifics on how to make an appointment to get vaccinated.
COVID-19 Vaccines and the Vaccination Process in Fairfax County: A Webinar for Families
Join the Fairfax County Health Department and the FCPS Parent Resource Center for important updates about COVID-19 and the vaccines that have been developed to help prevent disease.
Topics will include:
- COVID-19 impacts (health, economic, education)
- The vaccine
- Community immunity: What is it and How do we get there?
- Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines— how they work and their effectiveness
- Safety of vaccines
- Vaccination process: Eligibility and How to register
- Tuesday May 4: Session in Vietnamese – Register here
- Tuesday May 11: Session in Korean – Register here
- Tuesday May 18: Session in Arabic – Register here
- Sessions are subject to change or cancellation based on the number of registrations
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
FCPS Parent Resource Center
Web | Email: prc@fcps.edu | Phone: 703-204-3941
Rec-PAC Summer 2021
A summer program for grades 1-6
June 28 - August 5
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Rec-PAC is a six-week, structured recreation program operated by the Fairfax County Park Authority for elementary school children. Participants enjoy activities such as fitness, indoor and outdoor games, team sports, nature, crafts, special events, talent shows and play sessions. Weekly activities incorporate character-building activities. A ratio of at least one staff person to 18 participants is our standard. Our enthusiastic leaders include college students and school teachers who bring a variety of skills.
Safety is our number one priority, and Rec-PAC follows guidelines established by the Fairfax County Health Department, the Virginia Department of Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All activities will follow recommended, pandemic-related health safety protocols such as social distancing, mask wearing and frequent hand washing. Participants will stay with the same group of children and staff throughout the day, and staff will clean surfaces frequently.
The number Rec-PAC locations and the number of children at each site is limited this year due to COVID-related precautions. You must register in advance. No walk-in registrations are allowed at Rec-PAC sites.
Register early and save $8
Only $120 a week! Discounts available!
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec-pac
(703) 222-4664
PTA Board Openings
The Weyanoke Elementary PTA is excited to announce openings for several new board member volunteers for the '21-'22 school year. Openings are available for President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved, support the work of the school and help improve student engagement and learning. No experience is needed, just a desire to make our school community even stronger. We need your help to continue this important function of our school.
Please click on link below for more information
https://forms.gle/vrTGB7HCxrXCZSsR7
The Future Brighter Presents: Livermore National Laboratory
Students in grades 3, 4 and 5 are invited to this virtual field trip.
Date: 5/7/21 - 4:00 PM ET
Speakers: Tomi Akindele, LLNL staff scientist working in the Nuclear and Chemical Science Division within the Physical and Life Sciences Directorate Monique Warren, Environmental Engineer, Environmental Restoration Department (ERD) within the Operations and Business Directorate
Colin Yamaoka, Program Coordinator within the Livermore Laboratory Employee Services Association
Topic: Fun with Science
In this session, scientists from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory will share fun science videos followed by a Kahoot!
Meet the LLNL Scientists: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has a mission of strengthening the United States’ security by developing and applying world-class science, technology and engineering that enhances the nation’s defense.
**!!DON’T MISS IT!!**
Sign up to claim your gift bag at the end of the session!
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