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Dear WMES families,
Welcome back! I hope each of you has enjoyed a restful break and you’ve had the opportunity to spend some very valuable time together. Below are some pictures of our Wolfpack Wobble that was held the Friday before break. THANK YOU so much to all the families and staff that made this such a wonderful day for our students, especially Julie Delgado, Laura Thompson, and Amanda Sheffey for their hard work and leadership. We were able to reach our fundraising goal and unveil our new mascot, Wilson Wolf! It was the perfect way to launch us into Spring Break. Now we look forward to the end of the 3rd quarter this week along with the mad dash to the end of the year. We have field trips, spring pictures, Spring Fling, and many other events in the weeks ahead, and we’re looking forward to finishing strong together!
Brad Bennink, Principal
IMPORTANT INFO & EVENTS
Strategic Planning Virtual Community Forums
We are excited to show you the most recent version of proposed goals for the new Strategic Plan. Join us for a virtual community forum and see how your survey feedback has helped inform the latest draft of the plan. Community forums are open to parents/caregivers, staff, students, and community members. Please register by clicking on one of the following dates:
We appreciate your continued involvement throughout every step of this important process. Together, we will help ensure a thriving future for each and every FCPS student. Visit our Strategic Planning webpage.
Advanced Academics News!
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development efforts and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners.
FCPS offers a continuum of advanced academic services for all students in Grades K-12. The continuum of services approach recognizes unique student needs and focuses on matching services, not labeling students. Through the continuum, students have:
- Multiple entry points for deeper learning opportunities in specific areas of need as they develop.
- A cluster group of students with similar academic needs to continue growing in their learning.
At Washington Mill, we conduct school-based screening for advanced academic services (Levels II-III and Young Scholars) in May. Parents do not need to submit a Level II-III referral form in order to initiate screening because we screen all students. Please find additional information regarding the levels of AAP services offered in FCPS and the screening and identification timeline by clicking on the links below. Please email our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Sarah Terrone, at seterrone@fcps.edu with any questions.
AAP Spring Newsletter (English)
AAP Spring Newsletter (Espanol)
Proposed Updates to Student Rights and Responsibilities
The Department of Special Services will host a virtual meeting for the FCPS community regarding proposed updates to the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) regulation on Monday, April 10, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the suggested updates and ask questions via Zoom Chat. Language interpretation will be available in Spanish. A certified deaf interpreter will be available as well. Please register online.
Mount Vernon District Environment Expo
Come out to Fort Hunt Park on Saturday, April 22 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for the 5th Annual Mount Vernon District Environment Expo. This FREE family-friendly festival will feature loads of activities and exhibitors sharing information about climate action, environmental challenges we face and solutions we can participate in to make Fairfax County, and the world at large, a healthier, more sustainable place.
Attendees will be treated to workshops, live music, live reptile and owl demonstrations, nature walks, giveaways, solar cooking, CCTV Robot Camera, touch-a-truck and more. Learn more online and mark your calendar for this fantastic event!
 
It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events—including orientation—in the Spring during March or April. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps schools prepare and ensure they have the teachers and resources on hand that they need on the first day of school.
After determining which school their child will attend, families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms, details can be found on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage.
Make sure to contact out registrar, Margarita Rosado-Soto, to make sure your child is registered for Kindergarten! You can call 703-619-2500 or email her at mrosadosoto@fcps.edu
April Observances
- National Assistant Principals Week
- Week of the Young Child
- Passover
- Theravada New Year
- Quarter End
- Month of the Military Child
- National Arab American History Month
- School Library Month
- Autism Acceptance Month
- Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month
- National Poetry Month
LOOKING AHEAD
QUICK LINKS
Health and Safety Guidance Webpage
Visit Washington Mills Website
Positivity Project
Report Absences
Student Links
Join The PTA
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