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 🌟Book Character Day is a great way to promote literacy and encourage a love of reading. It's also a fun way to connect with other book lovers and celebrate your favorite characters.
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Veterans Day
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Monday, November 11, 2024
- School Closed
- HWES Main Office Closed
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Veterans Day Performance
Presented by our 2nd Grade Students
November 13th, 2024
6:30 pm - GYM
HWES Pumpkin Drive!
Looking for a place to donate your pumpkins and gourds after using them as Fall decorations?
Look no further! It’s time for the annual HWES Pumpkin Drive! All pumpkins will be used for science lessons, our composting program, and to feed the local wildlife during the winter.
For your convenience, you may also leave your pumpkins on the benches next to Kiss and Ride at any time. Thank you for your support!
National Family Engagement Month
This month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Strong family support is vital to student well-being and success.
FCPS has many resources designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth.
Additionally, every school has a family liaison who will welcome and orient families, and help them understand the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. They can help connect families to resources in the community. Family liaisons might also assist a family in transitioning to a new school and encourage family-school partnerships to help ensure their student's success and healthy development.
If you have questions or would like more information, ask your school office to connect you with your family liaison or visit FCPS’ website for a list of region representatives.
📍 Boundary Review Community Meetings
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.
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.
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.
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Thank You Ms. Rohani!
Next week, November 11th-15th, we celebrate the invaluable work that school psychologists do to help all students thrive. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Rohani for her dedication and support to our school community. We are fortunate to have her as part of our Mustang family!
National School Psychology Week (NSPW)
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 Native American Heritage Month
During the month of November, people all over the United States celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Students deserve meaningful, sustained opportunities to learn about the diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions of Indigenous people globally year-round, and these celebrations are an opportunity to honor these important stories.
FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Fall Testing Results
- Boundary Review Community Meetings
- Resources for Families
November 11: Veterans Day, No School
November 13: Veterans Day Performance, 6:30 pm
November 18-22: Book Fair
November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break, No School
December 3: Picture Retake Day
December 10: Chorus Concert, 6:00 pm
December 11: Band Concert, 6:00 pm
December 12: Strings Concert, 6:00 pm
December 23-January 3: Winter Break, No School
January 20: Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, No School
January 28: Quarter 2 Ends
January 29: Teacher Workday, No School
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