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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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Volunteers Needed for Field Day
Each year, the students and teachers take part in a fun-filled day called Field Day. On Field Day, each class goes from station to station, around the school and grass field, participating in different games and events. This year, Weyanoke’s Field Day will take place on Friday, October 6th. We need parent volunteers to help work at the event stations being held at the times below.
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8:50 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. - Grades Kindergarten, 1, and 2
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12:50 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Grades 3, 4, and 5 and Ms. Proctor’s Class
If you can volunteer, please return the form to your child’s classroom teacher as soon as possible. The deadline for parent volunteers is Monday, October 2nd.
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Curious About Advanced Academics?
Our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Josie Mani, will be sharing an overview of FCPS Advanced Academics at our PTA meeting this Thursday the 21st. You can also find information at the AAP website here. Lastly, feel free to email Ms. Mani at jtmani@fcps.edu.
🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your student succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when you should keep your child at home.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher, so that assistance can be provided if needed. Please contact us as soon as you know your child will be absent.
Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
 From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Fairfax Fiesta
Fairfax County's inaugural Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Fairfax Fiesta, will be held Saturday, September 23, from noon to 5 p.m., at the PARC at Tysons, 8508 Leesburg Pike. The Fairfax County Government and Celebrate Fairfax! will host the free event for all ages and backgrounds. Learn more about Fairfax Fiesta.
Rosh Hashanah: Evening Only Observance Day
Friday, September 15, is an evening only Observance day (O day) in recognition of Rosh Hashanah, which begins at sundown. Evening only O days are full school days, but important events will not be held after school on those days. Learn more about Rosh Hashanah from PBS.
🤧 Tips to Stay Healthy
Flu season is quickly approaching and communicable diseases continue to be present in our schools. Families and staff are encouraged to follow the health practices below to prevent the spread of illnesses and help keep our schools safe:
- Make an appointment to get a flu vaccine as soon as possible. Everyone six months and older should get a flu vaccine (with rare exceptions). Flu vaccines are widely available at doctors’ and pediatricians’ offices, grocery stores, and pharmacies.
- Get vaccinated against COVID-19 if you have not done so already. As of Tuesday, September 12, updated COVID-19 vaccines are approved for use among those aged 6 months or older for the 2023-24 season. Find out where you can get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster in your community by visiting Vaccinate Virginia, or calling 877-VAX-IN-VA or 877-829-4682. Note: Flu vaccines and COVID vaccines can be provided in the same appointment.
- Check with your student’s healthcare provider to make sure they are up to date on their required school entrance immunizations. Immunization records can now be updated in SIS ParentVUE through the Online Verification Update form.
- Check for mild, cold-like symptoms each day, such as fever, runny nose, cough, or shortness of breath. If a child is sick, please keep them home and get them tested for COVID-19 to stop further spread from occurring. Additional guidance on when to keep your child home due to symptoms and illness is available on the FCPS Attendance webpage. FCPS employees are also advised to stay home and get tested when feeling sick.
- Don’t forget to wash hands regularly, avoid touching the face with unwashed hands, cover the mouth when coughing or sneezing, and limit the time children spend in large group settings with contagious individuals whenever possible.
The most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 school health practices is available on the Health and Safety Guidance webpage.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our schools safe and healthy.
 How to Access Free Resources from Tutor.com
All FCPS students continue to have unlimited access to live, 24/7, one-on-one online tutoring services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Student participation is optional and parents/caregivers can opt their student(s) out of accessing the services. Get more information on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services webpage.
Students can access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following: Elementary - How It Works and Middle & High - How It Works. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu.
Information Session for Substitute Teachers and Instructional Assistants
Learn more about becoming a substitute teacher or instructional assistant at a virtual information session on Wednesday, September 20, from 2 to 3 p.m. Register for this session.
Visit the Recruitment Events calendar for a list of all FCPS job fairs.
 ✨ 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 4: Equitable Access and Opportunity
The 2023-30 strategic plan sets five main goals to create positive change in FCPS. These five goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. Our equity commitment and a set of measures in each goal will monitor our progress toward these goals.
Under Goal 4, high-quality academics will be available to all students. They will have access to excellent resources that support their success. Visit the Strategic Plan webpage to learn more about how we will measure the success of Goal 4.
☎️ Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
The Weyanoke PTA would like to invite caregivers and their learners to the first PTA meeting of the year on Thursday, September 21st in the Weyanoke cafeteria. There will be an ice cream social starting at 6:30 p.m., followed by the general meeting from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Items on the agenda include approving the budget, an overview of programs for the year, and the generation of new ideas. There will also be information about Weyanoke's Advanced Academic Program (AAP) during this meeting.
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Upcoming Events
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Monday, September 25 - Yom Kippur Holiday (No School)
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Friday, October 6 - Field Day
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