 We wore Red, White and Blue to welcome our new families to WSES!
Note from Dr. Sheers
Exciting News! Bike Safety Unit Starting Next Week! 🚴♀️
From September 26th to October 18th, our PE teachers will be teaching the Bike Safety Unit during PE classes. On the days your child has PE class during September 26 - October 18, please prepare for the following:
👟 Closed-Toed Shoes Required: For your safety, remember to wear closed-toed shoes—no Crocs or sandals, please!
🪖 Bring Your Own Helmet: Feel free to bring your own helmet for extra comfort and protection. Safety first! (We will have helmets available, but will require students to wear hair nets).
🚲 Bring Your Bicycle: If you ride your bicycle to school, you can use it during class.
🌦️ Dress Appropriately: This unit will be held outdoors, so make sure to dress appropriately for the weather, unless it's raining. Be prepared for a wheelie good time rain or shine!
Get ready to roll, have fun, and learn all about bike safety. 🚴♂️🚴♀️
Heritage Night - October 24
We are excited and proud to host our annual Heritage Night on Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. If your child would like to participate in the student showcase, please fill out this form by October 11, 2024. Keep an eye out for more information on food contributions and an opportunity to contribute family displays.
Pickup for appointments
When picking up your student we will require a photo ID from any person picking up a child during the school day. Also, any person picking up a child during the school day must either be the custodial parent or stepparent with whom the child resides, or have written permission from the custodial parent.
Coffee & Candy
Thank you for your donations of coffee and candy! A caffeinated staff is a happy staff! They love a sweet treat as a pick me up throughout the day. Please drop off any K-Cup or candy donations to the office to replenish our supply.
Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning
FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.
The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students.
After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office.
Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.
Volunteer Opportunities
We welcome parent volunteers in the classroom and school in a variety of capacities (i.e. guest reader, library helper, cafeteria helper, assist during Language Arts, etc.). Please reach out to Andrea Howard if you are interested in volunteering and your interests. She will work with you to match you to volunteer opportunities in our school. All volunteers must review the WSES Volunteer Procedures and complete the agreement form before volunteering.
Parent Handbook
Our Parent Handbook is linked here with frequently asked questions on our website here.
Community Conversations: 🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:
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Monday, September 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Newington Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, September 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
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Monday, October 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School.
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Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School.
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Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.
Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p
We are looking to hire an Instructional Assistant. Please email jepotten@fcps.edu if you are interested and want to learn more!
Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Information Session
Mrs. Seiler, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), will be offering an information session this Fall. Please join us on Monday, October 7, 2024 from 9:00AM -10:00 AM, in the cafeteria, to learn about the AAP Continuum of Services in FCPS and the screening process for Full-Time services. Full-time AAP Services begin in 3rd grade, with the screening process starting in 2nd grade.
Fall Full-Time Referral Deadline
Fall screening for Full Time AAP Services is available for students who are new to FCPS since January 2024. The fall screening referral deadline is October 15, 2024.
The referral form and optional parent questionnaire for Fall referrals can be submitted to Mrs. Seiler at csseiler@fcps.edu.
AAP One-Time Retake Request Deadline
Parents in 1st – 6th grade can request a one-time retake of either the CogAT or NNAT if you feel your child’s score does not reflect their ability. If you would like to request a retake, please email our School Test Coordinator, Jason Potten, jepotten@fcps.edu, by September 15th for the CogAT and October 15th for the NNAT.
Fall AAP 2024 Newsletter
Fall 2024 Newsletter
Submit Absences
Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office.
Student Lunch
Online payment for student fees and school store items are available through the MySchoolBucks School Store.
By Andrea Howard
NEW FCPS Family Academy – Catalog of Classes, Workshops, Webinars, and Programs
The FCPS Family Academy is where families like yours can learn and get support for their child’s school journey. We know that as a parent or caregiver, you’re important in your child’s education. The Family Academy offers in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs to help you support your child’s needs and learning at home.
Click here to learn more!
FCPS Family Resource Center Tutor List
The Family Resource Center tutor list contains the names of current FCPS employees who hold a valid and current teaching license in Virginia. Families who want to hire one of these instructors should make arrangements directly with the tutor. FCPS is not responsible for these arrangements. The tutor list is updated monthly during the school year. Please email the Family Resource Center for a list of available tutors. Click here if you’d like to learn more about the tutoring service.
Save the Date
Thursday, October 3 and Friday, October 4 - Student Holiday, No School
Monday, October 7 - AAP Informational Session
Wednesday, October 9 - Walk, Bike or Roll to School Day
Monday, October 21 - 3-Hour Early Release
Thursday, October 24 - Heritage Night
Thursday, October 31 - 2-Hour Early Release
Friday, November 1 - Student Holiday, No School
WSES 3-Hour Early Release Mondays:
- October 21
- November 18
- February 10
- March 10
- April 21
- May 12
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