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Good Afternoon Waples Mill Families,
Here are this week’s updates:
Waples Mill Virtual Welcome Packet
This year, In lieu of a hard-copy packet of forms, please see below for our virtual welcome packet. Please read the below information carefully, click on the links provided, and complete/return all forms as soon as possible.
Waples Mill Elementary School
Welcome Packet
Below are forms that require parent review, completion, and signature.
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Emergency Care Form: Each year we ask for your review and update of your student’s Emergency Care Form. Please complete and return to Carla Collins (chcollins@fcps.edu) for this school year.
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Health Information Form (via weCare): Each year we ask for your review and update of your student’s Health Information form. This year we are going to collect this information digitally using the weCare system.
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Digital Resources - Parental Consent: At WMES our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. You can find our school’s list of the resources that require parental consent here: https://waplesmilles.fcps.edu/adopteddigitalresources. Included on this page is also a link to a form where the enrolling parent or guardian will need to indicate whether or not their student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. This page also provides more information about how FCPS carefully reviews digital resources for approval and why we must request your consent before using certain tools. We encourage you to complete the parental consent for digital resources form as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission.
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FCPS Privacy and Opt-Out Forms: Parents have rights regarding access to records and surveys, as well as the choice to opt-out of curriculum. Further information can be found here.
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Family Life Education Opt-Out Form: If you wish to opt your child out of all or some of the Family Life Education lessons, please complete this form and return it to your child’s classroom teacher prior to FLE instruction.
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Military Connected Student Form: In accordance with the Code of Virginia (22.1-287.04), local school divisions are required to identify students who have a parent in the United States uniformed services. Completing this form allows Virginia localities to maintain reliable and accurate data for potential grant funding and to receive services to meet the needs of uniformed services-connected students.
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Homeless Student Referral Form: Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to providing support for our students who are experiencing homelessness. We understand the challenges facing homeless students and have programs in place to make certain that these students have the resources necessary to obtain a successful education.
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Student Rights and Responsibilities: FCPS has an in-depth Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook for parents to review with their student(s). The Student Rights and Responsibilities document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable and supportive school environment. On page 3 of the SR&R Handbook, you will find the Parent Signature Sheet. This page should be signed and returned to the school no later than October 29, 2021. By signing and returning this page, you acknowledge that you have received the SR & R: A Guide for Families for 2021-22.
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Waples Mill PTA: Please consider supporting our wonderful WMES PTA!
If you need more information about any item from the Welcome Packet, please contact Carla Collins at chcollins@fcps.edu or the school office at 703-390-7700.
iReady Reading and Math Screener for Grades 1-6
The online iReady assessment (also known as the universal screener) provides an initial view of all students’ foundational skills to help teachers identify students who may have challenges in reading or mathematics. This fall, students in grades 1-6 will take the iReady reading and mathematics assessments. More information about the assessment can be found on the FCPS Universal Screener Parent Notification webpage.
FCPS Resources for Military Families
Fairfax County Public Schools maintains a web page that includes a variety of supports and resources for military-connected families. For more information please visit https://www.fcps.edu/registration/military-families
PARENT RESOURCE CENTER (PRC) WEBINARS FOR FAMILIES AND STAFF
Military-Connected Students and School Transition: A Family Webinar
September 17, 2021 10-11:30 a.m.
Register for Military-Connected Students and School Transition: A Family Webinar
5 Ways to Stop Anxiety, Power Struggles, & Behavior Issues: A Webinar for Families
September 23, 2021 6:30-8 p.m. September 24, 2021 10-11:30 a.m.
Register for 5 Ways to Stop Anxiety, Power Struggles, & Behavior Issues: A Webinar for Families
Upcoming Dates
Back to School Nights:
Tuesday, Sept. 21 - Virtual Back to School Night (Grades 3-6)
- Grades 3-4 from 6:00-6:45 PM
- Grades 5-6 from 7:00-7:45 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 22 - Virtual Back to School Night (Grades PreK-2)
- Grades PreK-Kindergarten from 6:00-6:45 PM
- Grades 1-2 from 7:00-7:45 PM
Our Back to School Nights will be held virtually. More information to come!
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