Dear Whitman Families,
This week, most students completed the new Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) testing requirement called the Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA) in reading and mathematics. We will be using the results to help tailor our instruction for our students. They will be tested again before Winter Break in the same subjects.
With the beautiful weather, our students were able to participate in outdoor recess most days this week. Students are playing football, soccer, kickball, and frisbee. It really has been a nice way to get students outside into the sunshine and fresh air. With Winter ahead of us, we will have to have more indoor recess but are ready to provide decks of cards, games, and puzzles. If you would like to contribute to our recess equipment and games, feel free to drop things by the main office or make a donation online at https://whitmanms.fcps.edu/announcements/donate-whitman-ms.
This Monday, September 26 is a student holiday. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Dr. Craig Herring, Principal
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