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November 18 is Early Release Monday. Students will be released at 12:30 p.m. |
Congratulations to the following three classes: Ms. Orr (Kindergarten), Ms. Dimasi (3rd Grade) and Ms. Valentine (4th Grade) for winning the Drug Free Poster Contest!
November is National Family Engagement Month. This month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Over 35 years of research shows that the most effective way to increase student achievement is for families to be actively involved in their children's education. Family engagement is a shared responsibility between home, school, and the community.
Please feel free to volunteer in the library, reading to students , or helping with one of our Afterschool Clubs by reaching out to your child's teacher, the main office (703-799-2000) or our Family Liaison Ms. Carmen Quesada .
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We would like to recognize Ms. Stephanie Barnes who is making such a positive impact at Woodley Hills! Her dedication to conducting mental health and behavioral lessons, providing information about community resources, and conducting testing for students is well appreciated. She's undoubtedly an asset to our school and the community. |
Families are a key to developing literacy. Children develop listening comprehensive early. They understand long before they are able to read words in text. A child's content and background knowledge plays a large part in what they are able to understand when they read. When children comprehend well, it is more likely they will learn from and enjoy reading, because they are able to understand. Discover fun ways to support your child's reading with Virginia Literacy Partnership (VLP) Family News.
You are cordially invited to a special luncheon with your child to celebrate Thanksgiving Day in the cafeteria on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The lunch for all guests (adults and children) is $4.75. All visitors' tickets will be sold in the school lobby on the luncheon day—please bring cash ONLY. The salad bar will not be offered on this day; however, the alternative lunch is Chickenless Bites and PB & J Power Pack.
 We are in need of volunteers for our Thanksgiving luncheon. We need assistance selling tickets in the lobby and helping families during lunch in the cafeteria. Please contact the main office by Friday, November 20 at 703-799-2000.
Students who were not in school on picture day will have another opportunity to have their Fall Photo taken on Friday, November 22.
Provided below are details on how to access the Photo Gallery so you may view your child's photo.
You are invited to an evening of family fun, food, and BINGO. Enjoy pizza and refreshments. Play bingo and win a turkey to enjoy over the
Thanksgiving Holiday.
Woodley Hills ES Cafeteria
Thursday, November 21
5:30-7:30 PM
Está invitado a una noche de diversión familiar, comida y BINGO. Disfrute de pizza y refrescos. Juegue bingo y gane un pavo para disfrutar en la
Celebración de Acción de Gracias.
En la cafetería de la Escuela Primaria Woodley Hills
el jueves, 21 de noviembre
de 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Attend school regularly is a habit that leads to school success. Set the expectation that your child should get to school on time every day. The habit will carry through elementary, middle, and high school years and into adult life. Below are a some tips that can help your child succeed to a successful school year.
- Help your child set an maintain routines.
- Ensure that your child gets enough sleep.
- Send children to school unless they are sick.
- Schedule medical appointments outside of school hours.
- Avoid long trips/vacations when school is in session.
- Help your child set out clothes and backpacks the night before.
- Check homework each night.
- Develop a back-up for getting to school if your child misses the bus or you cannot provide transportation.
Advanced Academic Programs: Full Time Referral Deadline for Grades 2-6
The deadline to submit a referral for AAP Full-Time Services is December 15, 2024. Please submit the referral to your child’s classroom teacher, or to Jessica Stebbins, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART). Once the referral is submitted, a school committee will prepare a screening file to be submitted on the child’s behalf, and a decision about eligibility for Level 4 services will be made by the county in early spring. Families are notified of this decision in early to mid-April. You can find the referral form, along with the optional parent questionnaire on the Advanced Academic Programs website. You may also request a copy of the referral and parent questionnaire from your child’s classroom teacher. If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Stebbins, our AART at jsstebbins@fcps.edu or by calling the school at 703-799-2000.
Programas académicos avanzados: fecha límite de referencia de tiempo completo para los grados 2-6
La fecha límite para enviar una remisión para los servicios de AAP Tiempo Completo es 15 de diciembre de 2024. Envíe la remisión al maestro de su hijo o a Jessica Stebbins, nuestra maestra de recursos académicos avanzados (AART). Una vez que se envía la remisión, un comité escolar preparará un archivo de evaluación que se presentará en nombre del niño, y el condado tomará una decisión sobre la elegibilidad para los servicios de Nivel 4 a principios de la primavera. Las familias son notificadas de esta decisión a principios o mediados de abril. Puede encontrar el formulario de recomendación, junto con el cuestionario opcional para padres en el sitio web de Programas académicos avanzados. También puede solicitar una copia de la referencia y el cuestionario para padres al maestro de la clase de su hijo. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Jessica Stebbins, nuestro AART en jsstebbins@fcps.edu o llamando a la escuela al 703-799-2000.
Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month
As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.
Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates. WHES's region meeting will be held on Monday, December 9th in the cafeteria at Mount Vernon High School from 6:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m..
Reuniones Comunitarias sobre la Revisión de Límites Empiezan Este MesComo recordatorio, FCPS ha comenzado el proceso de revisar los límites escolares en toda la división. Este importante trabajo ayudará al distrito a apoyar mejor a nuestra creciente población estudiantil, las capacidades cambiantes de las escuelas, y la evolución de las necesidades de la comunidad. La opinión de la comunidad es vital para este proceso. Con eso en mente, FCPS, en asociación con la Consultoría Thru, será el anfitrión de una serie de reuniones de la comunidad en cada una de nuestras seis regiones. Animamos a los participantes a compartir sus pensamientos, hacer preguntas y aprender más sobre la revisión de límites.
Por favor visite el sitio web de FCPS para las fechas de las reuniones, lugares, y otra información. Suscríbase a nuestro boletín de noticias de la Revisión de Límites Escolares para actualizaciones. La reunión regional de la escuela Woodley Hills se llevará a cabo el lunes 9 de diciembre en la cafeteria de Mount Vernon High School, de las 6:30 p.mp a las 8:00 p.m.
The Family Resource Center invites the Woodley Hills family to join in on their virtual parent presentation that will be held on Friday, November 22 from 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. to discuss how to have a conversation with your child about drugs. Registration is required for anyone planning on attending. Below is the link below to register.
https://www.fcps.edu/event/starting-conversation-about-drugs-webinar-families
IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair
Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School.
The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance.
IEP Palooza y Feria de Recursos Comunitarios
Los padres / cuidadores, personal de la escuela, y los estudiantes mayores de 14 años están invitados a asistir a un evento interactivo que celebra el programa de educación individualizada (IEP) el proceso el sábado, 16 de noviembre, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., en la Escuela Intermedia de Jackson Luther.
Patrocinado por el Condado de Fairfax Educación Especial Asociación de Padres y Maestros (SEPTA), el evento contará con reuniones simuladas IEP, sesiones de trabajo sobre las diversas partes de un IEP, y una feria de recursos para aprender más acerca de los apoyos de la comunidad. Inscríbase con antelación.
November 18 - 22 is National American Education Week. We celebrate the wonderful staff at Woodley Hills and families throughout the community. Your dedication and amazing work is truly appreciated.
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.
For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
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Spanish:Envíe su Encuesta de Ayuda de Impacto Federal
FCPS está pidiendo a todas las familias que llenen una Encuesta de Impacto de Ayuda Federal. El formulario está disponible en línea en SIS ParentVUE. Para las familias que no hayan completado la encuesta en ParentVUE, proporcionaremos formularios en papel a partir del miércoles 13 de noviembre. Los formularios en papel deben devolverse antes del miércoles 4 de diciembre.
Completar este formulario para cada niño en edad escolar en cada hogar es importante porque la información de esta encuesta dio lugar a más de $4 millones en fondos el año pasado del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. Estos fondos se utilizan para apoyar a todas las escuelas y centros públicos del condado de Fairfax.
Para más información, vea este vídeo y visite la página de la Encuesta de Impacto de las Ayudas Federales.
El soporte técnico para utilizar ParentVUE o completar la encuesta en línea está disponible enviando una Solicitud de Apoyo para Padres. Seleccione SISParent en el menú desplegable Application (Aplicación) e introduzca Federal Impact Aid Survey (Encuesta de ayuda federal por impacto) en Issue Description (Descripción del problema). O llame al Servicio de Ayuda Tecnológica para Padres al 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students
Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.
Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.
Servicios para estudiantes con discapacidad auditiva y visual
Los estudiantes con discapacidades sensoriales requieren servicios especializados y apoyo para acceder a la instrucción típicamente presentada visual y auditivamente. FCPS proporciona servicios educativos a estudiantes con discapacidades auditivas, visuales o auditivas. Ellos reciben apoyo en varios entornos, incluyendo itinerante y basado en el sitio escolar. Obtenga más información sobre estos Servicios para estudiantes sordos o con dificultades auditivas y Servicios para estudiantes ciegos o con discapacidad visual.
El Departamento de Educación de Virginia (VDOE) también proporciona información sobre Recursos para apoyar a los estudiantes con discapacidades sensoriales.
Tutoring Resources for Families
Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.
FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.
✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.
Recursos de tutoría para familias
Algunas familias pueden estar buscando recursos adicionales para ayudar a apoyar el éxito académico de sus hijos. El Centro de Recursos Familiares mantiene una lista de empleados de FCPS que poseen una credencial válida de enseñanza de Virginia y que están disponibles para ser contratados por los padres como tutores. Esta lista es un recurso ofrecido por el FRC, pero las familias son responsables de contactar y trabajar directamente con los tutores. Esta lista no está «aprobada» por FCPS y es sólo un recurso para las familias.
FCPS también se asocia con Varsity Tutors para proporcionar a los estudiantes y las familias con recursos adicionales para el aprendizaje. Cada estudiante puede aprovechar los servicios de Varsity Tutors, sin costo alguno, incluyendo clases semanales en línea en vivo, tutoría por chat 24/7 a pedido, edición de ensayos, recursos de estudio como contenido grabado, problemas de práctica y pruebas de diagnóstico.
✨ El Objetivo 3 del Plan Estratégico 2023-30 de FCPS: Crecimiento y Excelencia Académica, nos recuerda nuestro compromiso de apoyar a todos y cada uno de los estudiantes y ayudarlos a alcanzar o superar altos estándares académicos.
FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary materials used to support instruction in a given subject. Part of the process for selecting new resources is a public review of the instructional materials under consideration. Get more information on how to view the materials.
All community feedback will be shared with the School Board before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.
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If you haven't already, please join and support the Woodley Hills PTA. The PTA focus on supporting the needs of our students and staff, as well as, bringing families in our community together. You can join by using the link provided. Link: https://vapta-whes.memberhub.com/store |
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November 11 - 15 National School Psychology Week
November 15 - PreK Fall Family Breakfast (9:00 - 10:30 a.m.)
November 18 - Early Release Monday (Students dismissed at 12:30 p.m.)
November 18 - 22 American Education Week
November 20 - National Educational Support Professionals Day
November 21 - Turkey Bingo
November 22 - Picture Makeup Day
November 22 - Substitute Educators Day
November 27 - 29 Thanksgiving Break
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