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To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.
Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.
ይህንን ዜና መፅሄት በሌሎች ቋንቋዎች ለማንበብ፤ እባክዎን ድረ ገፃችንን ይጎብኙ
اس نیوزلیٹر کو دوسری زبانوں میں پڑھنے کیلئے ، براہ مہربانی ہماری ویب سائیٹ ملاحظہ کیجیئے۔
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 Last week, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid and School Board Member Dr. Ricardy Anderson paid a visit to Weyanoke. They were able to interact with students all over the building and see our Woodchucks in action!
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This Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour! |
Election Day
Don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8! The day will be observed as a holiday for students and teachers. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
Veterans Day
Friday, November 11, is a student holiday/school planning day for the Veterans Day holiday. Veterans Day provides a great reason to pause, reflect, and recognize the extraordinary sacrifices our Veterans and their families have made on our behalf, and we thank them for their service.
Thanksgiving Holiday
Schools and offices will be closed November 23-25. Classes will resume on Monday, November 28.
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Caregiver Coffee
All Caregivers are invited to attend this informational meeting IN PERSON presented by Ms. Mani, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, and Ms. Delgado, Family Liaison.
Topic:
Understanding the Full-Time AAP (Level IV) Services Screening Process
We will share an overview of the screening process for full-time Advanced Academic services which are available between grades 3 and 8 in FCPS. We will explain how you can refer your child for screening if that is something you’re interested in and how you can provide additional information to the screening committee.
Tuesday, November 15th at Weyanoke Elementary School
We will have two sessions for your convenience. You can choose to come in the morning or evening.
Weyanoke SACC Room
from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
or
Weyanoke Cafeteria
from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Register to attend the Caregiver Coffee.
The information will be presented in English and Spanish.
If you have any questions, contact Erika Delgado, Family Liaison at 703-813-5430 or eydelgado@fcps.edu. Childcare will be provided. We will have coffee and pastries in the morning and pizza dinner at night. We’re excited to see you soon!
Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid
 FCPS will be asking ALL families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid. Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by November 4. All results are confidential.
American Every Day!
Thursday, November 10
9:30 a.m. (Grades K, 2, and 4)
1:45 p.m. (Grades 1, 3, 5, and 5th-Grade Chorus)
Weyanoke Gymnasium
*All Families Welcome*
Students should wear jeans or dark bottoms with a red, white, and/or blue shirt.
(Shirts with American symbols are fine – flags, eagles, American icons, etc.)
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Strategic Planning
Students will soon be shown a short informational video at school and be asked to complete a survey providing feedback on their experience at school. This feedback will be used to help inform FCPS leadership as they work on planning for the future of the school system. Parents are invited to view the survey questions and get more information.
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Online Tutoring Services Available
FCPS students have unlimited access to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Student participation is optional, and parents/guardians can opt their student(s) out of accessing the services. Detailed information and FAQs are available on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website.
Students can access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following instructional videos:
Tutor.com: How it Works-Elementary.
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Families Reunite
Immigrant Family Reunification
Free
Did you come to the United States, in pursuit of a better life, but had to separate from your children for one year or more?
Have you reunited with your children but find the situation to be stressful?
Join other parents in learning ways to cope and improve your relationship with your children.
- Virtual Free classes: November 8th and 15th
- From: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- To register fill out this form: https://forms.gle/oHUZf9iLUxZQS11p7
If you are in the process of reunification with your child or children and are interested in participating in this free class, please contact Sussy Tomer at 703-204-4342 or Setomer@fcps.edu.
November is Native American Heritage Month. Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.
Weyanoke Family Learning Night
Save the date!
December 1, 2022
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Come engage in hands-on learning and activities in Science, Math, Reading and more!
Free food and bus transportation provided
Visit the book fair
Take home fun educational activities
Register on paper or through TalkingPoints starting November 16.
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Feedback Welcome on Proposed Family Life Education Changes
The Fairfax County School Board is reviewing recommended changes to the Family Life Education (FLE) curriculum and invites public feedback as part of the review process. In May 2022, the Family Life Education Curriculum Advisory Committee (FLECAC) presented recommended curriculum changes, to go into effect for the 2023-24 school year. Those changes include adopting gender-combined instruction, and exploring instruction of gender identity, recommended media, and other instructional changes.
The recommendations reflect leading education and child development research and expert advice. According to research cited in the recommendations, these changes will create a more inclusive learning environment, result in higher academic achievement for students, and improve school climate.
Public feedback will be shared with FLECAC and the School Board. FCPS staff and the School Board will consider all feedback but are unable to reply to individuals.
Learn more about the recommended changes on our website. The public feedback form will be available on our website and will be open October 31 through December 1.
Please join our Facebook Group to keep updated with the PTA and be able to discuss with other Weyanoke parents. https://www.facebook.com/groups/weyanokepta
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Reflections Art Contest is underway!
Submissions due November 10
Please pick up entry forms from Art, Music, or Library. Form also available here: https://bit.ly/3ECbIvw. Questions, contact DR.MEHRET@GMAIL.COM
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Direct Donation Drive
Our goal is $10,000 this year. 100% of the money goes to the Weyanoke PTA.
This is where the PTA gets MOST of its money to fund these great activities! Thank you so much for your support! We ask for direct donations, so we don’t have to ask you to sell magazines or chocolates.
Anyone can donate, including friends and family, to help Weyanoke reach our goal! Every Direct Donation is a tax-deductible donation directly to our PTA.
Donations can be sent to the school in the Donation Envelope or through the PTA website: https://weyanokepta.square.site/
(While you’re there you can join the PTA as well!).
Prizes:
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Drone – with voice control and camera
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10 pack of classes to Urban Evolution off of Edsall Rd
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Congrats Ms. Blandino’s class for being the first class to have ALL students bring in a donation!!!
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NEW CHALLENGE! First 3 classes to have all students bring in a direct donation gets a pizza party with the Principal! Two more classes can win.
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NEW CHALLENGE! The 5 students with the most separate donations (Ask your neighbors and family!) win lunch with Principal Usher at Silver Diner.
Info and Ideas:
- Running from October 19 – December 16
- If every student gets $10 from 5 people, would raise almost $30,000.
- Ask your employer to match your donation, many have a policy in place to do so.
- Donate/bring in donations for your child to have a chance to win a prize in our end of the year raffle!
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Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, November 8 - Student Holiday. Election Day.
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Thursday, November 10 - Veteran's Day Concerts
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Friday, November 11 - Student Holiday. Veterans Day
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Tuesday, November 15 - Caregiver Coffees
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Wednesday, November 23 - Friday, November 25 - Thanksgiving Holidays. School is closed.
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November 28 - December 2 - Book Fair
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Tuesday, November 29 - Community Conversation with Superintendent Dr. Reid
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Thursday, December 1, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.- Family Learning Night
See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
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