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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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 Shortly before winter break, our 5th grade students took a walking field trip to close-by Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. They got to see a variety of classes including Digital Art, Computer Science Senior Research Lab, Quantum Physics, and the planetarium.
Holmes Middle School Curriculum Night
Holmes Middle School is having a curriculum night on Thursday, January 12. The event is open to all parents/guardians and students to learn about course offerings, elective choices, and course sequencing for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. There are four, 20-minute information sessions starting at 5:00 p.m. See the schedule in the Wednesday Folder for details.
Family Science Night
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Join us for Family Science Night on February 7, 2023, brought to you by the Children’s Science Center Lab. Activities include: Stacking Currency: Financial Literacy, Magnets at Work: Everyday Uses, It’s All Relative: Exploring Gravity in Space, among others. Students will be participating in these hands-on experiments, specially designed to provoke interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects.
Volunteers are needed from 5:15-7:45p.m. to set up, assist students with activities, and clean up. Contact Becky Otaizo (STEAM Teacher) at raotaizo@fcps.edu to volunteer. We hope to see you there!
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 Techstravaganza 2023
Annual STEM activity fair for students of ALL AGES
Saturday, May 13, 2023
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
FREE ENTRY
Event website: TJTechstrav.org
Contact: TwistCoordinators@gmail.com
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.
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.
After School Sports
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Sponsored by the Weyanoke PTA & Run by Overtime Athletics!
Register for one of two after school sports programs offered this Winter at Weyanoke from January-February. Cost is $80 per student for 6 weeks. 10% sibling discount offered!
Basketball Tuesdays
- Start Date: Jan 17
- Weeks: 6
- Grades: K-5th
- Times: 3:30 - 4:30 PM
- Cost: $80
- Location: Gym
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Cheer & Jump Rope Thursdays
- Start Date: Jan 19
- Weeks: 6
- Grades: K-5th
- Times: 3:30 - 4:30 PM
- Cost: $80
- Location: Gym
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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.
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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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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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Wednesday, January 25 - 2-Hour Early Release (Dismissal at 1:20 pm)
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Thursday, January 26 - No School/Prof. Workday
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Friday, January 27 - No School/Prof. Workday
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Thursday, February 2 - Woodchuck Day
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Tuesday, February 7, 6:00 - 7:30 - Family Science Night
See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
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