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Calendar Reminder: FCPS Schools and Offices Closed on May 31 for Memorial Day Holiday
As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 31, for the Memorial Day holiday. Students are not expected to complete asynchronous assignments that day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, June 1. See the complete 2020-21 school year calendar.
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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.
Get more information about the primary elections.
Summer Practice Books
Summer Practice Books will be mailed home to FCPS students to provide suggested activities for students to support continued learning. Families who have opted-out of paper mailings from the division will only receive digital copies of the Summer Practice Books. Books will be mailed home to families in early June to arrive before the last day of school, June 11, 2021. Families will receive email communication in May about upcoming book arrival. Digital versions of books will be emailed to the enrolling parent SIS account in PDF format the week of June 7, 2021.
- Pre-Kindergarten students will receive one interdisciplinary Summer Practice Book.
- Students enrolled in grades K-8 in 2020-21 will receive one Language Arts Practice Book and one Math Practice Book by course enrollment. These books will also include information and guidance about digital tools that can be accessed by students and families to support learning throughout the summer.
- English Learners and Special Education students may receive additional or customized books.
More information can be accessed on the Summer Practice Books public webpage
2021 Annandale High School Pyramid Art Show
Congratulations to Mrs. McClain and our 15 young artists whose work is on display at this year's online art show. Please take a moment to look at their work, and artwork from other parts of our area, on the AHS Pyramid Art Show website.
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Buy a School Yearbook
2020-2021 Yearbooks have arrived! For those attending in-person classes, yearbooks were sent home with your children. If your student is attending classes virtually, and you ordered a yearbook, please come by the office by Tuesday, June 1st between 10AM-2:30PM to pick it up.
A limited number of copies of the 2021 Weyanoke Yearbook are on sale NOW for just $17 each. If you are interested in owning a copy of this full-color yearbook, send cash or a check to Weyanoke Elementary. All payments should be given to the main office or the child's teacher.
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Weyanoke Library Books Due
Student checkout ended on Friday, May 21st. All student library books are due beginning this week.
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.
June 7, 2021 10-10:45 a.m. and 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Register for ST Math: Help Children Love Math This Summer: A Webinar for K-6 Families
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Summer Reading Program at Fairfax County Public Library
Summer Reading Program at Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) will start on June 8 and end on August 13.
On June 1, students can start signing up on Beanstack where they will be tracking their summer reading online.
These are the chances to win a prize:
- When they sign up, they are automatically entered into a drawing to win a $25 e-gift card to Scrawl Books.
- When they read 500 minutes, they get a chance to win a $50 Chipotle gift card.
- When they complete the program by reading 1000 minutes, they get a chance to win a $150 Amazon e-gift card.
For students who prefer a paper reading log, they can pick it up at any FCPL branch starting June 11.
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Registration for Fairfax County's School Age Child Care Coming Soon
Fairfax County’s School Age Child Care (SACC) program will be open to provide before- and after-school services for the 2021-22 school year. The SACC program is currently assessing Center capacities based on health and safety protocols. More information for the 2021-22 school year program will be available by June 15 on the SACC website. Families who were previously enrolled will be contacted to determine their need for services.
Updates to Family Life Education Instructional Content Now Available for Public Review
Recommended Family Life Education (FLE) materials (media and lesson objectives) to support instruction are available for community review until Monday, June 7, at 4:30 p.m. Recommendations affect grades K, 1, 7, 8, 10, modified 1-6, and modified 7-12.
Details of the recommended materials are available online.
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.
Holmes Spirit Wear Store Open for Rising Sixth Graders
Holmes Middle School is pleased to offer spirit wear sales for current and incoming Hawks and the families.
Click to order here for a variety of items.
The store closes at midnight on May 28, 2021. Items may be shipped to you, but be sure to select that option, otherwise items ship to Holmes Middle School.
For any questions please reach out to holmesptafundraising@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you all in the Fall of 2021!
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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
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
Camp Gold Arrow
For Girls Grades K-5
July 6-9, 2021, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Camp Gold Arrow is an introductory program for girls who are NOT currently Girl Scouts. Activities include arts & crafts, STEM, games, songs and more!
Camp Fees: $40
(Financial Assistance Available)
Camp fees are non-refundable. Lunch is not provided. Transportation is not provided. Snack will be provided.
Accepting registrations online at:
http://bit.ly/gscnc-cbc
If you do not have internet access, please call 703.372.4345.
For questions or more information, contact Lauren Bauer at LBauer@gscnc.org or call 703.372.4345
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