 Mt. Vernon Pyramid Orchestra
After seven afterschool rehearsals learning brand new music, many practice hours, a few treats, and a lot of hard work, ten of our Woodley Hills strings students got to perform as part of the Mount Vernon Area Orchestra on February 15th at Mount Vernon HS. It is a privilege to be a part of this wonderful group and Woodley Hills was well represented. Way to go strings students!
Heidi Jankowski
David Martinez
Kaira Leckey
Elijah Crockett
Alexa Membrano
Gabriella Menez
Lindsey Caranza
Zyana Boakye
Yasmin Romero
Aline Aguilar
The Fairfax Board of Elections has requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate the safe and efficient administration of the 2024 presidential primary election.
Therefore, March 5 will be a school holiday for students and a virtual School Planning Day. As outlined in Regulation 4421, School Planning Days are directed by school-based Administrators in order to devote time to school improvement efforts, including collaboration around data, common assessments, responsive instruction, etc.
Central offices and school offices will remain open. SACC will remain open, as on other professional work days.
 Visit the FCPS Website for more information about the registration process and requirements.
Enrollment for kindergarten has begun, please contact our registrar, Sandra Guzman at 703-799-2000 to make an appointment. Information about kindergarten orientation will be sent soon.
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Scholastic bookfair is coming soon! The fair will be set up on March 8 and open for shopping from March 11-15. More information will be forthcoming. In the meantime, please consider volunteering at this important fundraiser. We need help decorating, setting up, working at the fair during school hours, and help packing up at the end of the week. A volunteer sign-up sheet will be sent out in the next Beavergram.
Questions? Please feel free to send an email to: jvconnors@fcps.edu
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Our next PTA Meeting will be on March 12th at 7:00pm.
Please join us to learn how our Guidance Counselors, Social Workers and School Psychologist support students and how they can assist you as well.
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Crayola Flowers (ongoing) - When you purchase flowers here,10% of every order goes to the Woodley Hills PTA! Bookmark this link and use it regularly. We'll be advertising it specifically around certain holidays (Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day) but use it year round!
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FCPS is committed to raising awareness about the opioid epidemic with our educators, parents/caregivers, and students. Together, we can help ensure our students thrive.
What can families do?
- Show you disapprove of underage drinking and other drug misuse. More than 80% of young people ages 10-18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision whether to drink.
- Show you care about your child’s health, wellness, and success.
- Show you are a good source of information about alcohol and other drugs. Find helpful resources on the FCPS Opioid Awareness webpage.
- Pay attention to your child and discourage risky behaviors.
- Build your child’s skills and strategies for avoiding drinking and drug use. Talk with your child about what they would do if faced with a decision about alcohol and drugs, such as texting a code word to a family member or practicing how they will say, “No thanks.”
Visit FCPS’ website for more information
FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Community partnerships
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.
- Desde el domingo 3 de marzo hasta el viernes 22 de marzo estará abierta la Encuesta de Participación Familiar, que nos ayudará a reconocer, comprender, respetar y abordar mejor los puntos fuertes y las necesidades de las familias en nuestras escuelas. Los temas de la encuesta incluyen:
- Ambiente acogedor
- Comunicación
- Éxito de los estudiantes
- Apoyo
- Colaboración entre la Familia y la Escuela
- Colaboración con la Comunidad
La encuesta estará disponible en Inglés, Amárico, Árabe, Chino, Farsi, Coreano, Pashto, Español, Urdu y Vietnamita.
Los padres/cuidadores recibirán el enlace de la encuesta por correo electrónico de una empresa independiente, K12 Insight. Un enlace público también se publicará en el sitio web de FCPS. Encuestas en papel estarán disponibles en la oficina principal. Por favor manténgase en al tanto para más información.
In 2013, Virginia passed a law requiring every school system to provide information to parents annually about eating disorders with parents/guardians of students in the fifth through twelfth grades.
According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2023),
Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives.
There is no single cause of an eating disorder. Rather, it is a complex combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that converge and set off an individual’s predisposed genetic vulnerability.
In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a web page with detailed information and resources about eating disorders. To find out more, please visit the FCPS Eating Disorders website.
In addition to the information on the FCPS website, the National Eating Disorders Association has a toll free, confidential Helpline, 1-800-931-2237.
Tutor.com offers more than help with homework! This on-demand tutoring service also provides a comprehensive range of resources including exam prep for AP, SAT, and ACT tests at no cost to families.
Students can take practice quizzes at any time. If they struggle in particular areas, they can immediately connect to a live tutor for help through voice or chat options. Learn more on the FCPS Tutor.com webpage.
Tutor.com Puede Ayudar con los Deberes y Mucho Más
¡Tutor.com ofrece más que ayuda con los deberes! Este servicio gratuito de tutoría también ofrece una amplia variedad de recursos que incluyen preparación para los exámenes AP, SAT y ACT sin coste alguno para las familias.
Los estudiantes pueden hacer pruebas de práctica en cualquier momento. Si tienen dificultades en algún área en particular, pueden conectarse inmediatamente con un tutor en vivo para obtener ayuda a través de las opciones de voz o chat. Obtenga más información en la página web FCPS Tutor.com.
The information below is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent or Woodley Hills.
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March 5: Presidential Primary - No School
March 11 - 15: Scholastic Book Fair
March 12: PTA Meeting in the Library 7:00-7:30
March 14: Math Night
March 15: Spring Picture Day
March 19: Woodley Hills ES Carnival
March 25-29: Spring Break - No School
April 1-2: Teacher Work day - No School
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