 STEAM teacher Mrs. Otaizo uses basic materials to create engaging and challenging lessons for her students. Folding paper into tall towers is one example.
Picture Day is Coming!
Lifetouch will be at Weyanoke Elementary on Tuesday, October 5th to take student school pictures. The pictures can be ordered online at mylifetouch.com using the picture ID -EVTH4CNZ9. Parents who place their order online do not need to return the picture day order form. If you do not wish to order online, please submit the paper order form with payment. Please send exact amount. We do not have change. Watch for order forms in the Wednesday folder!
Students who are not in school on October 5th will have their pictures taken on the make-up day of December 2, 2021.
For questions about photo orders, please visit mylifetouch.com or contact Lifetouch at
1-800-736-4753.
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Advanced Academics Virtual Meeting
Please join Mrs. Usher, Ms. Roldan (Family Liaison), and Ms. Mani (Advanced Academic Resource Teacher) virtually on Tuesday, September 28, at 6:00 pm for an overview of Advanced Academics in FCPS and at Weyanoke. The event will take place on Zoom.
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Student Rights and Responsibilities
Each year, students receive updated information about the Student Rights and Responsibilities for FCPS. Parents or guardians must sign and return a form for the school stating that have received the guidelines.
This year, there is a new option for families to sign the form in their ParentVUE account.
See the full SR&R handbook here
Parent / Guardian Signature Sheet
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Universal Screener Notice
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. For questions, please contact your child’s teacher.
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Weyanoke Early Literacy Program
 A free, interactive parent and child program.
Read • Play • Learn • Have Fun
Hybrid Program
You are invited to participate in a free parenting program for parents and children between the ages of 2 years and 5 years.
Fall Classes at Weyanoke Elementary:
- Wednesday and Friday, September 29-December 10
- 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. - New Time
- Contact Sandra Roldan at skroldanllor@fcps.edu or 703-813-5430
Parent topics include:
- Brain development and stages of academic development.
- The role of reading, music, culture, and language, in learning.
- Positive discipline and effective communication.
- The impact of health and nutrition on learning.
FUN activities that help your child
- learn through songs and play.
- share.
- follow directions.
- create arts, crafts, and finger plays.
For more information please contact
- Mayra Barraza at 703-204-4326 or MLBarraza@fcps.edu
- Andrea Antezana at 703-204-4345 or aantezana@fcps.edu
Virtual Parenting Class
Fairfax County Parenting Education Programs are offering virtual parenting classes for parents with children between the ages of 5-11.
Parenting Education Programs are family centered sessions, proven to help parents and children develop healthy, nurturing relationships. This program builds upon families’ strengths and positive values.
Due to COVID-19 social distancing recommendation, the class will be offered virtually via ZOOM, which is a free web-based conferencing tool that allows us to meet online. Each week, the parent will receive a Zoom link with a password by email to access the class.
This class will be offered in English.
- Dates: October 5, 2021 - January 18, 2022
- Day: Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
- Topic: 5-11 age range Nurturing Parenting Curriculum
Contact: Debi Hackney 703-324-7790; Natalie Bailey 703-324-3617
PTA News
Join us tomorrow for our first PTA meeting!
We are meeting in the Weyanoke Cafeteria on September 23rd at 7:00 p.m.
There will be a Spanish translator.
The PTA’s focus is working in concert with the school to make sure every student has the very best opportunities with no barriers to participating. We have a lot of great things planned and would love to hear from anyone interested in volunteering some time.
Currently we are looking for a new Secretary, and always looking for volunteers in general or to Chair specific events.
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Reflections Contest at Weyanoke
Students submit artwork and compete on a National level in a juried art competition. 3 categories, compete in 1 or all!
Categories: Literature, Photography and Visual Arts.
Deadline for Entries: 10/22/21
For Details: merinokrissia@gmail.com; (571) 502-4013
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See more about our PTA on our website
https://weyanokepta.square.site/ (or follow QR code)
While you’re there check out and join our Facebook group!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/weyanokepta
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Upcoming Events
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Thursday, September 23, 7:00 p.m. - PTA Meeting in the Weyanoke Cafeteria
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Tuesday, September 28, 6:00 p.m. - Advanced Academics Virtual Meeting (Zoom)
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Tuesday, October 5 - Fall Picture Day
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Monday, October 11 - School Planning Day; No School for Students
Click to see the full 2021-2022 School Year Calendar
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