Dear Washington Mill Families,
Writer and author Kahlil Gibran once said, “Kindness is like snow. It Beautifies everything it covers.” I had the opportunity to see that kindness lived out this morning when I entered our main office and found holiday presents overflowing for more than 40 different Washington Mill families. This kindness was extended from anonymous givers to anonymous families in need, and it personified all this season is intended to mean. When you get the opportunity to be in and around kindness like this, it inspires you to have more patience, to make more time for others, and be a better neighbor to people that may not be so friendly. I feel blessed that our school community is filled with staff, parents, and students that understand this idea and live it every day. On behalf of all our staff at Washington Mill, we wish each of our students and their families a happy holiday season and a bright new year. Thank you for inspiring all of us to be our best new selves in the new year to come.
Sincerely,
Brad Bennink
Principal, Washington Mill Elementary
Our school and main office is closed December 20th through December 31st. We hope each of our students, families, and community members, have a safe Winter Break! We look forward to seeing back at school January 3rd 2022.
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All students now have access to COVID-19 drive-through diagnostic testing at locations across the county, including one in each of the FCPS school regions. Students who have COVID-19 symptoms or have been identified as a close contact to someone with COVID-19 are encouraged to test quickly to help reduce the spread of the virus. Testing is also a step in the return to school process following illness or exposure.
A full list of locations and schedules is available on our website.
Appointments are not required but families must register through FCPS’ secure online portal before testing.
More information about FCPS’ COVID-19 testing program, including diagnostic testing, is available online.
 More than 33% of children ages 5-11 in Fairfax County have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. There are many opportunities for children to VaxUP, including pop-up clinics just for children. Find out where the next pop-up clinic will be or look for other local vaccination opportunities on the health department’s website.
Children do not need to be an FCPS student to attend the school-located clinics. Vaccines will not be available for those 12 years and older. Children must be accompanied by a parent or another responsible adult at all community vaccination sites.
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