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۔

One of our most popular after school clubs is the Weyanoke Robotics Team. Students in 4th and 5th grades meet weekly to build and program robots to beat LEGO challenges. The club helps promote Portrait of a Graduate Skills like Collaboration and Critical and Creative Thinking.

MLK Day

As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.  Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar. FCPS students continue to find incredible ways to serve their community while building Portrait of a Graduate skills such as becoming an ethical and global citizen. FCPS is excited to collaborate again with Volunteer Fairfax for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend of Service, Saturday, January 14, to Monday, January 16. This service opportunity helps empower individuals and strengthens communities while honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteer Fairfax will host several ways for the community to get involved including volunteer activities for students and adults of all ages. To learn more about the MLK Jr. Weekend of Service and the specific service activities, visit Volunteer Fairfax’s website.

Lifetouch Fall Make-up / Retake Picture Day

January 18, 2023

Lifetouch will be here on January 18^th to do make-up and retake pictures.  If your student was absent on the original fall picture day or is new to our school, they will have their picture taken on this date.  Retakes can also be taken by returning the original picture package.

Order forms for make-up pictures will be sent home with your student. Please make sure payments are sent to school by January 18^th.   If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Mills at 703-813-5406. 

Family Science Night

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!

Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities

SEPTA, the Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association, was created to empower and connect families, students, and educators to ensure students with disabilities develop their full potential as individuals and community members. Learn more or become a member on the SEPTA website. 

The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is a state mandated Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). Parents/guardians, students, teachers, administrators, staff, and others interested in special education at FCPS are welcome and encouraged to share their thoughts, ideas, and/or public comment related to the unmet needs of students with disabilities.

FCPS’ Office of Special Education Procedural Support provides guidance to staff, families, and students in areas related to the implementation of and compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended. 

Families of students in special education programs can find more resources in the Special Education Handbook for Parents. (Translations are available from the Parent Resource Center (PRC).) 

The PRC offers free webinars, consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Their YouTube channel includes videos of workshops and webinars for families and educators to support student success. Sign up for their newsletter to receive information on upcoming webinars and other resources. Please contact the PRC with any questions at prc@fcps.edu or call 703-204-2941.

Kathy Murphy, the assistant ombuds for special education, provides information and support to parents/caregivers and students regarding special education and Section 504 services. Staff in the Office of the Ombuds believe that by being transparent and connecting families with available supports and services, children with special needs can equitably access public education.

Contact the ombuds by submitting a question, calling 571-423-4014, or emailing ombuds@fcps.edu. 

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

Dual Language Immersion Program Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs will open on Monday, January 23. Current pre-k students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion programs for the 2023-24 school year. 

Programs are available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Visit the DLI registration page for more information on where the programs are offered. 

Parents who are interested in the DLI programs in FCPS are encouraged to attend an informational meeting at their school site. Meetings will begin on January 11. Details regarding access to virtual meetings will be available on the Dual Language Immersion registration page by the meeting date. 

Get more information on DLI programs and registration

Tech Adventure Camp

This weekly summer program gives students the opportunity to explore the exciting pathways in Career and Technical Education including STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and computer science.

DETAILS

• Cost - $275 per week
• Dates - see calendar below
• Time - 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
• Location - Lake Braddock SS
• Eligibility - Current Kindergarten to 6th graders
• Transportation provided!

More details are on our website: bit.ly/FCPS_TAC

REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 2023!

Registration is open from February 1 to June 9, 2023.

There are a limited number of seats for this camp. To guarantee a spot, register early!

Weekly Themes

Week 1: All Fun and Games

We’re all about having fun and playing games this week! Come join us for an exciting week of making games, playing games, and having a hoopla!

Week 2: Crazy Cool Careers

Learn about exciting careers related to Career and Technical Education! We’re exploring uncommon careers and performing tasks related to these unique career opportunities.

Week 3: CTE Safari

Are you wild about animals?! We are too! This week we’re exploring the animal kingdom, building habitats, and learning more about caring for animals.

Strategic Planning Community Forums Scheduled

Beginning January 30, FCPS will host a series of community forums as part of our Strategic Plan development process. The schedule and locations for the sessions are posted on FCPS' Strategic Planning webpage. Planning teams, which include a diverse range of voices from the FCPS community, are continuing to review student achievement, access, and survey data;and crafting a collective vision for the school division. Key communicators will soon receive strategic planning materials to share with their groups and networks. Preparations for divisionwide student focus groups are underway, and there will be opportunities for employees to engage in a survey and “reality check” sessions in the upcoming months. For the latest information, please visit the Strategic Planning web page and check it often.  

FCPS CARES The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Weyanoke Elementary School. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!

Do Good With Chipotle

Chipotle Fundraiser for Weyanoke Elementary

33% of event sales get donated to the cause

Wednesday, January 18, 5:00- 9:00 p.m.

6242 Little River Tpke, Ste. A, Alexandria VA 22312

Benefiting the Weyanoke Elementary PTA

Order online for pickup using code J4LXGC3 or show the flyer in the restaurant

For online orders to count towards the fundraiser, they must be placed for pickup only from the restaurant location of, and during the hours of, the fundraiser. Delivery orders and gift cards to not qualify. $150 minimum event sales required to receive any donation.

We are looking for community & parent volunteers to share about their work with students. Students don’t just learn from their teachers. Community members and leaders can play a vital role in a student’s education.

The PTA is partnering with Weyanoke’s School Counselors to host a Career Day! We are looking for ALL KINDS of occupations, business owners, hourly/salary, part-time/ full-time, any and all industries. We want to give students the best idea of the MANY options available to them after they graduate high school.

Speak about your career and:

• Give students a chance to see themselves represented in different career paths
• Participate and let your child see you involved at their school
• Network with the other parent and community volunteer presenters!

For more info: Ariel Scheirer, Career Day Coordinator ariel.scheirer@gmail.com / 202-365-1113

If interested, please submit a presenter interest form through this link: https://bit.ly/careerdayWES

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.

Upcoming Events January 16 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Thursday, January 19, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Weyanoke Family Market Night Thursday, January 19, 7:00 p.m. - PTA General Meeting Wednesday, January 25 - 2-Hour Early Release (Dismissal at 1:20 pm) Thursday, January 26 - No School/Prof. Workday Friday, January 27 - No School/Prof. Workday Thursday, February 2 - Woodchuck Day Tuesday, February 7, 6:00 - 7:30 - Family Science Night See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.

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