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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 our Family Learning Night was a big success. Students and families at every grade level came to school to enjoy fun learning activities, freebies, and the book fair. Ms. Hale hosted several math activities in her classroom, pictured above.
Toys for Tots for ALL WOODCHUCKS
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The Weyanoke PTA has requested and received toys from Toys for Tots for EVERY Weyanoke student!
Two chances to come pick them up! We will be giving them out on
12/9 from 5 to 7pm
12/13 from 4 to 6pm
Every student has one toy waiting for them!
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Preparing for Winter Weather
 Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ inclement weather procedures will remain the same as last year. The first five inclement weather days will be traditional “snow days” with no school activities. After those five days, we will use the flexibility provided by the Virginia General Assembly to have unscheduled virtual learning days, whenever possible, to maintain the continuity of learning. Virtual learning on these days will be synchronous/live instruction, following the inclement weather virtual learning day schedule (includes a two-hour delay).
FCPS’ website is generally the first mode of communication during emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan ahead for the winter season. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in weCare@school, bookmark the FCPS website, plan for childcare, if appropriate, and know what items your child may need to take home before a weather event.
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
Your school’s principal will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. The multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and healthcare. You may also contact Weyanoke's Family Liaison, Erika Delgado at 703-813-5430 or eydelgado@fcps.edu.
Caregiver Coffee Meeting PLEASE COME JOIN US!
Parents will learn about FCPS' Advance Academic
opportunities to support transitioning from Elementary Education to Secondary Education (i.e. Honors and International Baccalaureate Course work).
All Caregivers are invited to attend this informational meeting IN PERSON
presented by Ms. Mani, AAP Teacher and Ms. Delgado, Family Liaison on
Tuesday, December 13th, 2022
We will have two sessions for your convenience. You can choose to come in the morning or evening.
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Morning 8:30-9:45 SACC Room
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Evening: 6:00- 7:30 Cafeteria
Register to attend the care giver coffee meeting HERE.
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.
We will provide coffee and pastries in the morning and pizza in the evening,
and childcare will be provided in the evening.
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 Did you know? Students who’ve used Tutor.com have provided positive feedback. Unless they’ve been opted out, students can access Tutor.com through Schoology. Every session is personalized to meet the needs of the student from remedial to advanced levels. Sessions focus on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not quick answers. Learn more at FCPS’ Tutor.com webpage.
Multicultural and Language Resources for Families
FCPS’ Office of Family and School Partnerships would like to remind families of some of the many resources available to them:
- Bilingual community liaisons support student registrars by providing families with information about school and community services offered in Fairfax County. Liaisons are available to help families speaking Spanish, Korean, and Arabic. Once registered at a school, families can contact their family liaison for assistance.
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Early literacy programs are available to Fairfax County residents for parents of children up to 5 years old. These programs help prepare children for school and build confidence in parents as their child’s first teacher. They also help parents become active partners in their child’s education. Programs are available in African-Heritage, Arabic, Spanish, and Korean.
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Parent Information Phone Lines are available in eight languages for parents who speak languages other than English.
- A Multilingual Family Podcast is produced by the offices of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Family and School Partnerships, and Professional Learning and Equity. It covers important information for parents in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Korean.
- ESOL services are available in Fairfax County not only for students, but also for adults and families. Information on Spring classes will be posted in March 2023.
Visit the Family Engagement webpage for more resources.
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Inclusive Schools Week
Inclusive Schools Week has celebrated the progress that schools have made in providing a supportive and quality education to an increasingly diverse student population, including students who are marginalized due to disability, gender, socio-economic status, cultural heritage, language preference, and other factors. The week also provides an important opportunity for educators, students and parents to discuss what else needs to be done in order to ensure that their schools continue to improve their ability to successfully educate all children.
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ESSER III Community Conversation on December 13
Thanks to everyone who provided input in October on ESSER III funding–federal funding which was allocated to FCPS to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on students and student learning. Community feedback indicated that there is a general unawareness of the impact of ESSER funding and a perceived lack of communication around how the funds are being used.
To help address this, Superintendent Reid and Sloan Presidio, chief academic officer, will host a Community Conversation on ESSER on Tuesday, December 13, at 6:30 p.m., at the Gatehouse Administration Building in the Café. Please stay tuned for more details. Visit BoardDocs for a detailed update on ESSER.
Strategic Planning
 https://youtu.be/eesXKtqB6s8
The success of our strategic planning process depends on our entire community being engaged. Watch as some of our amazing elementary students share their hopes and ideas for the future of schools. Also, stay tuned for information on upcoming opportunities to participate in the development of FCPS’ Strategic Plan.
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Book Fair Thanks
Thank you for making our Book Fair amazing and creating memories that will last a lifetime! Thanks to you, Weyanoke earned more than three thousand Scholastic Dollars to purchase books for our library!
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Weyanoke Family Market Night
Weyanoke Elementary School Cafeteria
Thursday, December 15
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Monthly Distributions every 3rd Thursday of the Month, through June 15, 2023
FREE Groceries for your Whole Family!
- Once a month during the school year.
- Select the items you want.
- Choose from an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as canned and non-perishable items.
- Open to all families who have students at Weyanoke.
- Household size and zip code will be needed at each Family Market. This information will be given to Capital Food Bank.
- Partnership for Healthier Kids (PHK) will be assisting families with uninsured children. They will help connect them to an appropriate and affordable source of quality healthcare.
If you would like to volunteer at the Family Market sponsored by Capital Area Food Bank and Weyanoke Elementary, contact:
Dorothy Walsh
dlwalsh1@fcps@fcps.edu.
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Math in the Middle
Weyanoke Elementary School
Thursday, December 15, 2022
5:00pm-7:00pm
Join us during Family Market Night for a fun math game with your children!
Do you have a special talent, passion or skill that you would like to share with others? Then come perform at
Weyanoke's Got Talent!
April 28, 2023
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
While attendance at all rehearsals is encouraged, in order to perform on
the 28th, all acts MUST attend at least two rehearsals, one of which must
be the dress rehearsal on Wednesday, April 26.
Dates of rehearsals:
- Wednesday February 8, 6-8 pm
- Wednesday March 8, 6-8 pm
- Wednesday April 19, 6-8 pm
- Wednesday April 26, 6-8 pm **REQUIRED
If your student is interested in performing in the Weyanoke's Got Talent
show, please go to https://bit.ly/talentshowWES and fill out the form by December 15.
Direct Donation is running until 12/16.
Still time to donate and your child will have a chance to win a drone, ninja classes, or chance to have a party with Principal Usher! All while supporting the activities the PTA sponsors and helping fund field trips and assemblies.
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Weyanoke Spelling Bee
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The Spelling Bee will begin at 6:30 p.m., participating students must arrive at 6 p.m. at the Weyanoke Gym.
To Register, go to https://bit.ly/WES_Spells
Register by Thursday, January 26th.
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Upcoming Events
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Thursday, December 15, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Weyanoke Family Market Night
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December 19 - January 2 - No School - Winter Break (Office Closed)
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January 16 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
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Thursday, January 19, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Weyanoke Family Market Night
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Thursday, January 19, 7:00 p.m. - PTA General Meeting
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January 25 - 2-Hour Early Release (Dismissal at 1:20 pm)
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January 26 - No School/Prof. Workday
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January 27 - No School/Prof. Workday
See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
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