May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
A rather broad term, Asian/Pacific encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands), Micronesia (Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia) and Polynesia (New Zealand, Hawaiian Islands, Rotuma, Midway Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, French Polynesia and Easter Island).
The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants.
All Students to be Virtual on June 8 Due to Democratic Primary Election
Tuesday, June 8, is the Democratic Primary Election. Because the Fairfax County Electoral Board and City of Fairfax Electoral Board will be using 165 school facilities as polling locations, June 8 will be a virtual synchronous learning day (no in-person classes) for students. All Weyanoke students will log into classes from home by 9:00 am.
There are a lot of important conversations that we need to have with our kids, and how we treat our body and allow others to treat it, is one of them. It can be challenging to figure out where to begin and what is age-appropriate. This webinar is about how to talk to our kids about body safety and a program that you can utilize to support your effort.
Join us to learn more about the following:
Program Overview: Body Safety Education Program for children
Parent/Caregiver Body Safety Tips
What to Look Out For, Potential Signs of Abuse
What Can I do as a Safe Adult?
Resources for Families
Friday May 21, 2021 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Presented by Francesca Watson, Body Safety Program Coordinator, Fairfax County Department of Family Services.
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.
For more information call our English Line: 703-208-7900
Parent to Parent: Surviving and Thriving During a Second COVID-19 Summer
Are you searching for peer support, advice, encouragement, and resources? This webinar will offer families opportunities to learn from each other as they grow in their parenting skills. Parents build their own sense of competence and power by building relationships and connecting with other parents who share common experiences, successes, and challenges.
Discussion Highlights:
Parent to parent connection
Self-care for kids
Navigating decisions and establishing stability in uncertainty (or maybe “sanity” is a better word than stability!)
Making plans and creating family fun in the unknown
Join Mary Elizabeth Fleming and Natalie Bailey, Fairfax County Department of Family Services Parenting Education Programs and FCPS Parent Resource Center Staff for this important webinar.
Thursday May 27, 2021 10 - 11:30 a.m. and 6:30- 8 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.
ST Math: Help Children Love Math This Summer: A Webinar for K-6 Families
*This webinar will NOT be recorded.
Every student has the potential to deeply understand, and truly love math. This belief helps ST Math become a powerful tool many students are using in FCPS. Students develop their math knowledge through challenging puzzles, non-routine problem solving, and informative feedback.
Join us for this important webinar to learn how families can use ST Math with their children to help them develop a deep conceptual understanding of mathematics.
Webinar Highlights:
Discover how learning occurs in ST Math.
Support students working in the program from home.
Uncover how to view student progress.
Locate additional resources for ST Math use at home.
Presented by Jim deBerjeois, and Vivian Doughty, Professional Learning Specialists at MIND Research Unit.
Salesforce and iD Tech Camps are teaming up to sponsor 300 students ages 10-18 from the DC, Toronto, Atlanta, Indianapolis, San Francisco and Chicago areas to experience the world’s top technology camp. Selected applicants will get to attend one week of Virtual Tech Camps between July 19 - August 6, 2021.
Virtual Tech Camps
Schedule:Monday-Friday - 2 hours of live instruction per day + 2 hours of self-paced project development. (multiple time zones available)
Curriculum:Hot tech topics - From first time coders to experienced pros, we have exciting courses for all!
Small Classes:For big success - Average of 5 students per instructor, blending personalized learning and social time.
Eligibility
Be an underrepresented minority student ages 10-18.
Reside in the DC, Toronto, Atlanta, Indianapolis, San Francisco or Chicago areas.
Have a desire to learn tech. No prior experience is required.
The TJ PTSA Diversity Committee is pleased to announce it will be hosting a virtual event on 15 May 2021, an online virtual conference featuring several area STEM education providers, including those that offer free and reduced fee services for low-income households. The purpose of this event is to inform the community of those services available for aspiring TJ candidates currently in Elementary and Middle School.
Thank you for registering for our May event. The goal of this event is to advertise educational enrichment providers that offer enrichment opportunities. Moreover, many providers within our community offer free or payment plan options for low-income households, which helps debunk the myth that STEM enrichment in Fairfax county for gifted children is available only to those from wealthy households.
The audience of this event are parents of students of all income levels, teachers, and counselors that are interested in STEM and are motivated to provide opportunities to prepare their children for academically rigorous STEM programs.
Each speaker will have 30 minutes to go into detail about their programs, discuss the successes their students have achieved, recommendations for parents, and an additional 10 minutes for questions and answers, and other pertinent discussions.
Schedule of events:
15 May 2021
0800-Opening of Zoom to all attendees
0805 - Opening Remarks (Opening of Breakout Rooms)
Please mark these dates on your calendar. Students should bring their FCPS laptop and charger on ALL the testing dates.
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
Students who attend school IN-PERSON
Science: May 19th (5th only)
Students will remain at school for the full day and will use their regular method of transportation.
Students who attend school only ONLINE
All virtual students:
Math: May 17th
Science (5th grade only): May 24th
You will receive more information about transportation before testing.
Help With Water Bills
Need help paying your Fairfax Water bill? Eligible residents can apply for assistance through the COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program. Apply today! Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Drinking water and wastewater utilities provide a critical service to the community, especially during a pandemic.To provide financial relief for customers in need, Fairfax Water is working with Fairfax County, the City of Falls Church, and the City of Fairfax to administer funds received from the Commonwealth of Virginia’s COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program.
A application is available on Fairfax Water’s website at bit.ly/FWoptions. To qualify, you must meet certain eligibility requirements, attest that you are experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus public health emergency, and submit an application to Fairfax Water. Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so please apply soon.
For additional assistance, call Fairfax Water’s customer service department to discuss payment options. The call center is available weekdays, 8:00am - 6:00pm at 703.698.5800 (TTY 711).
