Career Day at Woodley Hills Elementary School (WHES) will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 9 a.m.-11 a.m.. Our goal is to expose our students to a wide range of careers and to help them develop an awareness of the many facets of the career world. We would like to ask that students dress-up as their favorite career or wear a favorite college shirt on Career Day!
A huge thank you to all the parents and community members who are taking time out of their busy schedules to volunteer! Career Day would not be a success without you!
For more information, contact Dr. Trina Clinkscales at (703) 799-2000 (trclinkscale@fcps.edu) or Ms. Karen Thompson (703) 799-2000) (kfthompson@fcps.edu).
 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.
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
- 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.
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WHAT
FCPS is administering its third Family Engagement Survey to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our school communities. Results will be used to develop a plan to improve family and school partnerships throughout the division to support student success.
WHY
The survey is designed to gather data for Strategic Plan Pillar B: Vibrant Home, School, and Community Partnerships; and to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools and community. The survey will also be used to measure our current success with family engagement, and allow us to deepen that engagement and continue building trust while empowering families to support their students’ success.
WHENThe Family Engagement Survey is open from Sunday, March 3, through Friday, March 22.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- Independent research firm K12 Insight sent email invitations with a survey link to all adults attached to each student in SIS. Emancipated students will not receive the survey.
- Parents/caregivers can also take the survey at this link or access the survey from FCPS’ website.
- Paper surveys are available at each school’s main office.
- Reminder emails will automatically be sent to parents/caregivers who have yet to complete the survey.
GOOD TO KNOW
- Topics include welcoming environment, communication, student success, advocacy, family and school partnerships, and community partnerships.
- Survey is available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese
- All survey responses are confidential. K12 Insight is administering the survey and will compile results. Reports will only include overall findings, not individual responses.
- Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
- This year, spring break is March 25-29. We will be eager to welcome your children back to school on Wednesday, April 3, after two teacher work days. Student attendance is very important. Every day, our teachers will be teaching, and students will be learning. Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong. Visit FCPS’ website for attendance resources.
- Asiste a Clases Hoy Para Tener Éxito Mañana!
Este año, las vacaciones de primavera son del 25 al 29 de marzo. Estaremos impacientes por dar la bienvenida a sus hijos a la escuela miércoles el 3 de abril. Su asistencia es muy importante. Cada día, nuestros profesores estarán enseñando, y los estudiantes estarán aprendiendo. Los estudios han demostrado que sólo dos ausencias al mes pueden causar que los estudiantes se atrasen. Terminemos este año escolar fuerte. Visite el sitio web de FCPS para recursos de asistencia.
The information below is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent or Woodley Hills.
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.
Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
🥁 Summer Camps and Learning Programs Have you made summer plans for your child yet? Are you looking for a summer camp for your child with special needs?
The Family Resource Center has compiled information on summer camps including local options, camps for students with special needs (sorted by need), and camps for students experiencing grief or who have parents in the military.
🥁Campamentos de Verano y Programas de Aprendizaje
Ya has hecho planes para su hijo para el verano? ¿Está buscando un campamento de verano para su hijo con necesidades especiales?
El Centro de Recursos Familiares ha recopilado información sobre campamentos de verano, incluyendo opciones locales, campamentos para estudiantes con necesidades especiales (sorteados por tipo de necesidad), y campamentos para estudiantes que están pasando por un momentos difíciles por una pérdida o que tienen a sus padres en el ejército.
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March 19: Woodley Hills ES Carnival
March 21: Career Day 9-11 AM
March 22: 5th Grade Character Assembly
March 25-29: Spring Break - No School
March 25-28: Office Hours - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m
March 29: Office Closed
April 1-2: Teacher Work day - No School
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