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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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As a reminder, winter break will be held December 19 to January 2. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.
See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
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!
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
Every year, absences increase in the weeks before and after winter break. Give your child the gift of education and help build a habit of attendance. Visit our website for more attendance resources.
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.
COVID Diagnostic Testing in January
Mark your calendars! COVID diagnostic testing will be available for FCPS teachers, staff, and students at five locations across the county January 3-5 from 5 to 8 p.m. This testing is for those who are either experiencing COVID symptoms or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID. Appointments are not required, but registration must be completed before testing. Visit the COVID Testing webpage for more information.
Free, On-Demand, Online Tutoring
FCPS students who’ve used Tutor.com have provided positive feedback:
- “This tutor was very helpful! She didn't tell me the answers. When needed, she helped me solve them! She was very kind and she really helped me!” –Elementary Math Student
- “This was an awesome tutor! She explained why I needed to do specific steps, and she gave me practice problems! Best tutor I have had!” –IB Chemistry Student
Unless they’ve been opted out, students can access Tutor.com through Schoology. Every session is personalized to meet students’ needs from remedial to advanced levels. Sessions focus on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not quick answers.
Learn more on 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.
Strategic Planning
Beginning in late January 2023, FCPS will host a series of community forums as part of our strategic planning process. View the schedule on our Strategic Planning website. We will add more details as they become available.
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 January 31.
Direct Donation Drive
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.
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Congrats Ms. Delahay & Ms. Blandino’s class for having ALL students bring in a donation!!! Still one more class can win! Next class to have all students bring in a direct donation gets a pizza party with the Principal!
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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, we’d 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 January raffle!
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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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