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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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 Last week, our whole school experienced our annual Field Day. This is an opportunity for all students and teachers to grow as a team and enjoy time outside together. Here, students compete in the water relay game.
Weyanoke Elementary School proudly presents
Thankful for the USA!
A Veterans Day Celebration
Friday, November 10th
9:30 am (Grades 1, 3, 5, and 5th-grade Chorus)
1:45 pm (K, 2, 4)
Weyanoke Gymnasium
*All Families Welcome*
Students should wear jeans or dark bottoms with a red, white, and/or blue shirt
(Shirts with American symbols are fine – flags, eagles, American icons, etc.)
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Saturday, October 14th, 2023
STEAMOLOGY
STEM FEST
SCIENCE. TECHNOLOGY. ENGINEERING. MATHEMATICS
From 11:30 AM - 3 PM at South County High School
8501 Silverbrook Rd, Lorton, VA 22079
Enjoy FREE activities related to STEM, including Robotics, Coding, Experiments and more! For Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade
For sponsorship inquiries or other questions/concerns; contact us: info@steamologyus.org or visit us: www.steamologyus.org
Thank you to our sponsors Amtrak® and Enterprise e-Support Inc.
These materials are not sponsored or endorsed by Fairfax County School Board, the superintendent or this school.
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🥗 New School Lunch Menu Options
FCPS' Food and Nutrition Services team will be rolling out improvements to the menu that better reflect the diversity of our student body and focus on fresh, healthy food. Learn about FCPS’ new menu options.
Hispanic Early Literacy Program at Weyanoke ES
School readiness is the key to student success and parent empowerment.
Interactive parenting program developed for parents of children under five that promote essential early literacy skills pertinent for student success. The program helps to build confidence in parents as their child's first teacher and increases the capacity to become active partners in their child's education.
Children participate in fun "school-like" experiences using a 37 topic curriculum that is aligned with evidence based instruction. Classes meet 2 times per week and are taught in the parent's home language or English by trained instructors.
Topics include but are not limited to:
* brain development
* developmental stages
* importance of routines
* effective discipline strategies
* the importance of play and music
For more Information, please call Karen Espinal 703-813-5430
 ⚠️ Know Our Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to specify the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn more about the definitions of the security terms: lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned. If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
🌒 Upcoming Solar Eclipses and How to View Them Safely
There will be an annular eclipse on Saturday, October 14. Virginia is not in the direct path of the moon’s shadow, so we will only be able to see a partial eclipse in this region. FCPS has gathered resources for students and families to learn more about the eclipse, and how to view it safely.
Save the date for a more dramatic event! On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total eclipse will be viewable from North America.
 🏗️ How School Building Projects are Selected
Each year, the Fairfax County School Board and FCPS staff members work with the community to develop an updated five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for school building and renovation projects. To develop the CIP, the school system assesses changes in expected enrollments, academic programs, and facility conditions to determine priorities for new construction, renovations, and other capital facility projects. The School Board then evaluates the affordability of these school needs against other countywide requirements to determine the bond proposal.
The School Board is committed to protecting the community’s investment in schools and other buildings, which have a combined present value approaching $6.5 billion. Not only do these facilities wear out over time, but they also become outdated, both technologically and instructionally. FCPS renovates its schools to ensure that students countywide have effective and efficient learning environments.
The 2023 Bond Referendum will be on the ballot in November. Vote on Tuesday, November 7. Learn more about registering to vote.
📚 Lexia Parent Night: Learn About Literacy Support
FCPS funds Lexia for all elementary and middle schools to use as part of their literacy instruction. Lexia is a computer-based program that supplements classroom instruction to help students develop literacy skills. It also provides teachers with the data to identify students who need additional support, and the ability to know which specific concepts and skills to prioritize. Attend an information night to learn more about Lexia and how FCPS is integrating it into the classroom. Parents/caregivers will also get tips for supporting their students at home.
Information nights will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on:
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Wednesday, October 18, at Thoreau Middle School (Cafeteria).
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Thursday, October 19, at Edison High School (Auditorium).
Register to attend or submit a question in advance.
Integrating Lexia into the literacy curriculum aligns with the Virginia Literacy Act, FCPS’ Equitable Access to Literacy, and Strategic Plan Goal 3, which aims to have all students reading on level by the end of third grade.
Dyslexia Open House
Fairfax County Public Schools will be holding the Dyslexia Open House on October 26, 2023, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031. This event is open to staff members and families who would like to learn more about dyslexia and how Fairfax County Public Schools supports students with dyslexia.
From 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., participants have the opportunity to visit tables set up with information from a variety of departments in Fairfax including the Office of the Ombuds, Office of School Psychology, and the Office of Special Education Instruction. From 5:00 until 6:00 p.m., a variety of speakers will discuss the importance of dyslexia awareness and how to support your students with dyslexia. Feel free to share the invitation with your family and community members. Register using this link.
☎️ 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.
PTA Updates
The October PTA meeting will be on Thursday, October 19 at 6:3pm in the cafeteria at Weyanoke. We will have a work session to discuss PTA Reflections, Donation Drive, fundraising, Movie Night, and future projects. Please email Melanie Morris at woodchuckpta.vp@gmail.com if you have any questions. Hope to see you there. We need all the help we can get!
The PTA Reflection Contest is officially kicking off! This is a showcase for students to explore their artistic side in a competition that reaches the entire nation. The theme this year is "I am HOPEFUL because. . . " and students can create entries in the categories of film production, dance choreography, visual arts, literature, music composition, photography, or visual arts. You can access the rules and entry forms here . You can upload your completed forms and entries here in English and here in Spanish. Entries are due November 15th.
The PTA Movie Night is NEXT WEEK, Friday October 20th! Shrek is the winner! We will start concessions at 6:30pm and the movie at 7:00pm. Please remember that the movie is outside and dress accordingly and please bring your blankets and chairs. If you would like to pre-order a pizza from Domino's, you can do so here. Pizza, drinks and other concessions will be available to buy at the movie, as well. Pre-orders for the pizza will have to be done by 10AM on Friday, October 20th.
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Upcoming Events
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Thursday, October 19 - PTA Meeting
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Friday, October 20 - PTA Outdoor Movie Night
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November 1-2 - All Saints Day / Día de los Muertos
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November 3 - End of First Quarter - 2-hour Early Release
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November 6 - No School/Teacher Workday
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November 7 - Election Day - No School/Teacher Workday
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Friday, November 10, 9:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. - Veterans Day Concert
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November 11 - Veterans Day
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November 12 - Diwali
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November 22-24 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
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