Weyanoke Update for October 11, 2024

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Monday, October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. See the complete school year calendar.


Students in line at Field Day

It's Field Day! Students are having a blast working with their classmates as a team. Field Day is a friendly competition where students rotate between cooperative games and cheer each other on.


Fall Picture Day is Coming!

October 16, 2024

Barksdale School Photography will be at Weyanoke Elementary to take pictures of all students. Order forms will go home on October 9th. Orders can be made online www.BarksdalePhoto.com and use Access Code: XCKWCHZSR9 or enclose cash (exact amount) or check in the attached envelope and return to school before picture day. The envelope must be returned even if you are not ordering the pictures.

You may purchase a package or individual sheets of pictures. Choose from different picture backgrounds. Family Plan – The first two children pay full price and additional children in immediate family may receive the same package for free (see order form for more information).


Early Release Monday Plans

The next Early Release Monday is on October 21 at 12:20 p.m.

If you have not yet done so, please complete the online form for each of your children who are enrolled at Weyanoke.


Thank you, Principal Usher

Ms. Usher roller skating

October is National School Principals Month. We recognize our outstanding principal, Ms. Usher, for her dedication and heartfelt work to make Weyanoke such a welcoming place.

Ms. Usher started at Weyanoke in 2016. Since then we have seen her roller skate, swing dance, cheer, and lead fearlessly as the principal of our school.

Thank you, Mrs. Usher!


Celebrating the Power of School Lunches

School lunch

Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers. 

This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback. 

Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus.


Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students 

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on: 

  • Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.

Transportation options are available.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.


🎤 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:

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.


Weyanoke Family Learning Night

Weyanoke Family Learning Night

Come engage in hands-on learning activities in Science, Math, Literacy, and more!

Thursday, October 24, 2024

5:30 - 7:00 PM

Dinner and Transportation provided


Advanced Academics Parent Info Night

Join us on October 29 at 6pm to learn about Full-Time AAP Screening and Identification. 

You can attend in person in the cafeteria or via Zoom.

Questions? Email AART Josie Mani at jtmani@fcps.edu


Science Fair Interest Meeting

TJISO Presents an Invitational Science Fair 

for FCPS Students in Grades 5 - 8

Submit a science experiment or CS/Engineering project to the science fair with the help of TJ students!

Interest Meeting: October 18, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Click here to join the meeting


📞 Family Information Phone Lines

FCPS phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. Call the phone line with any question about your child’s education or FCPS and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines and phone numbers.



Upcoming Events

  • Monday, October 14 - Indigenous Peoples Day/Teacher Workday - No School
  • Wednesday, October 16 -Fall Picture Day
  • Friday, October 18, 3:30 - 9:00 p.m. - PTA Chuck E Cheese Night 
  • Monday, October 21 - Three Hour Early Release Day
  • Thursday, October 24, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Family Learning Night
  • Tuesday, October 29, 6:00 p.m. - Advanced Academics Parent Info Night
  • Thursday, October 31 - Quarter End, 2 Hour Early Dismissal
  • Friday, November 1 - Diwali, No School
  • November 3-4 - School Planning and Teacher Workday, No School
  • Friday, November 8 - Veterans Day Concert
  • Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day, No School
  • Thursday, November 21 - Thanksgiving Lunch