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Thank you, Custodians!
 Thank you to our Weyanoke custodians who work hard every day (and night!) to keep our school safe and clean. We appreciate you always! Above are Edmond Aninakwah, Elcira Gomez and Frederick Donkor. Below is our daytime custodian, Guillermo Canales.
Wednesday, October 5 and Monday, October 10
There will be NO SCHOOL for students. The main office will be closed.
See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
Review and Sign the Student Rights & Responsibilities Booklet Online
FCPS’ updated Student Rights & Responsibility booklet is available online and in the ParentVue section of the Student Information System (SIS). The SR&R booklet explains expectations for student behavior, and adult responses to enhance school safety and create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Each year, we ask parents to review and sign the SR&R. In ParentVue, you may now download and digitally sign the SR&R. Every parent/caregiver with a ParentVUE account will see the SR&R upon login to ParentVUE until the SR&R acknowledgment has been completed.
Your name in the digital signature box must match the parent/caregiver’s first and last name in SIS exactly before the signature will be accepted.
Please take a moment to log into ParentVue in your child’s SIS account to access the SR&R. Digital signatures are due by September 30. Visit the SIS Parentvue Account Overview page for help logging in to your account. Please contact us at aknair@fcps.edu, if you are having difficulty accessing the booklet.
Picture Day is Coming!
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Weyanoke’s Picture Day is Wednesday, October 12th. Pictures can be ordered online (preferred method) at mylifetouch.com using picture ID EVT4X86N7. Students who are not in school on picture day will have another opportunity to have their picture taken on the retake day of December 7th. If paying with cash or check please pay with exact amount. |
From our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Josie Mani:
Please be on the lookout for an AAP letter from the school in the September 28 Wednesday Folder. It has information about levels of service, screening, and AAP opportunities in middle school and high school. Additionally, here are some important upcoming dates:
Introduction to AAP & Continuum of Available Services
October 11, 6:30pm, library
Understanding the Full-Time (Level IV) Services Screening Process
November 15, 6:30pm, library
AAP Services in Secondary Schools
December 13, 6:30pm, library
Level IV Referral Form Deadline for Grades 2-5:
December 15
If you have any questions, feel free to email Ms. Mani at jtmani@fcps.edu
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Model Policy Comment Period
A new proposed model policy (pdf) was recently proposed by the Virginia Department of Education regarding the “privacy, dignity, and respect for all students and parents in Virginia’s Public Schools.” A 30-day public comment period on the model policy began September 26 and closes October 26. You may provide feedback to the Virginia Department of Education on the new drafted policy. If you missed Superintendent Reid’s message regarding the new proposed model policy, please view it on our website.
Social and Emotional Learning Activities and Screener
Students in grades K-2 will no longer participate in the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) screener. Instead, the Child Behavior Rating Scale administered in kindergarten, existing attendance, and behavior data will be used to determine necessary social emotional instruction and supports. School teams will use these measures alongside family input, as they develop their understanding of students’ needs and strategies to support them.
Students in grades 3-12 will be able to participate in the SEL screener. School teams and families use this information to develop positive school cultures and support students academically and personally. This year, students will participate in the screener in the fall (October/November) and spring (March). Parents are able to opt their child out of taking the SEL screener. Read more about SEL and signature practices online.
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Our Voices, Our Future
Fairfax County Public Schools is launching the engagement phase that will help us develop our brand new Strategic Plan.
During her Community Conversations listening tour in each high school pyramid, Superintendent Michelle Reid has heard from many of you about your hopes and aspirations for our students. That feedback will become part of our proactive strategic plan that will serve as our North Star—or guide—for the future.
Starting in October, we will be inviting the entire FCPS community to engage in building our shared future. This includes hearing from our parents and caregivers, students, and broader community, as well as surveying students in grades three and above. You will have an opportunity to have your voice heard in one of many sessions (both in-person and virtual) during November and December. We encourage you to join us in this journey by actively participating in the conversation.
The goal is to have the final strategic plan by June 2023. For a more detailed overview, visit FCPS’ Strategic Planning webpage.
Low-Cost Internet for Free and Reduced-Price Eligible Students
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a new FCC program to lower internet costs for families with children who have been eligible for free or reduced-price meals within the last 12 months. A qualifying household will receive $30 per month toward internet services and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet. Families can check their eligibility and register at AffordableConnectivity.gov or by calling 877-384-2575.
Visit our Free and Reduced-Price Meals website for more information on the criteria to be eligible and how to apply.
PTA News
Save the Date! Oct 20th will be our next General Meeting
Our last meeting was such a success we plan to do the same, have ice cream or other treats before at 6:30, so we have a chance to talk with other families, and start the meeting at 7pm. Our October meeting will be in the library with the reception in the hall outside of it and there will be childcare in another room so the kids can have fun while we meet. We will have Spanish translation as always.
The new School Directory will be out soon, if you joined the PTA this year, check your emails around 10/15!
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Weyanoke Spirit Wear Sale
Extended until 10/7
If you missed ordering last week, there are still a few more days!
Visit AWAbyLisa.com to order
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Kids are Scientists Too
Do you like learning about science?
Do you enjoy doing experiments?
Want to have loads of fun?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Kids Are Scientists Too (KAST) is the club for you!
Twice a month student volunteers from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) will visit Weyanoke Elementary School and help you discover amazing scientific facts about the world around you.
Each class will include a short lesson, then after you’ll get a chance to be a scientist! You will do your own fun experiment and learn from first-hand experience.
Topics you will learn about include:
- How to extract DNA
- Newton's Laws
- How fossils form
- And much, much more!
Sessions are held 2 to 3 Fridays each month from 4:15 to 5:15 (students may stay after school). This club is designed for 4th & 5th graders, but anyone interested 1st through 5th grade is welcomed. Register soon! Space is limited, and you won't want to miss out.
Club is FREE! Starts October 7
Questions? Please email us at tihsstkast@gmail.com
Weyanoke PTA
Outdoor Movie Night!
October 14th at 6:30pm
(rain date Oct 21st)
Free Entry!
In the upper field behind Weyanoke. Bring your chairs/blankets.
Come at 6:30pm to get your concessions, the movie will start at 7pm. There will be pizza, popcorn, Minion candy apples, and other treats for sale to benefit the PTA.
STEM
Science, technology, engineering, and math, bringing them all together in meaningful ways during class time can be difficult. STEM club could be one of the greatest commitments you make to furthering your child’s understanding of STEM concepts.
Twice a month student volunteers from TJ Highschool, and the Future is Brighter organization, will visit Weyanoke Elementary School and lead the club.
There will be guest speakers, and more!
Sessions are held 2 to 3 Fridays each month from 4:15 to 5:15 (students may stay after school). This club is designed for 4th & 5th graders, but anyone interested 3rd through 5th grade is welcome.
Register soon! Space is limited, and you won't want to miss out. https://bit.ly/STEMclubWES
Club is FREE!
Questions? Please email us at harrish.ganesh@thefuturebrighter
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Upcoming Events
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Wednesday, October 5 - No School for Students
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Friday, October 7 - Field Day for grades K-5
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Monday, October 10 - No School for Students
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Wednesday, October 12 - Fall Picture Day
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Friday, October 14, 6:30 p.m. - PTA Outdoor Movie Night
Click to see the full 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
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