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Dear Washington Mill Families,
The Washington Mill Elementary School PTA is dedicating our upcoming March 18 membership meeting to an important discussion on the FCPS Comprehensive School Boundary Review.
We are pleased to welcome the following guests:
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Mateo Dunne, Mount Vernon District Representative on the Fairfax County School Board
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Marie McCain and Cindy Peverall, Boundary Review Committee members for the Mount Vernon HS Pyramid
We encourage you to email any boundary review questions in advance to washingtonmillelempta@gmail.com to help guide the discussion.
Meeting Details:
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Start Time: 6:00 PM (abbreviated PTA meeting)
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Presentation and Discussion with Mr. Dunne: Begins around 6:15 PM
We hope you will join us for this important conversation. Your participation and questions will help ensure our community stays informed and engaged in the process.
Best,
Brad Bennink Principal
Washington Mill Elementary School
Dear WMES,
Spring is just around the corner, and so is our Spring Fling! Mark your calendars for April 24th as we come together for an evening of fun, food, and festivities. This is a wonderful opportunity for students, families, and staff to celebrate the season and enjoy time together.
Stay tuned for more details, including exciting activities, games, raffle prizes, and ways to get involved. We can’t wait to see everyone there!
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please reach out to the PTA.
Looking forward to a fantastic event!
Picture day is coming up on Tuesday, March 25. Please bring your smile!
 Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
We Want Your Feedback! Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
On Monday, March 24, parents and guardians of Washington Mill will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity to share anonymous feedback about our school’s leadership and environment.
Topics covered in the survey include:
- Instructional leadership
- School climate
- Management (human resources and organizational)
- Communication and community relations
- Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
- Professionalism
The questionnaire will be open March 24 – April 4 and will be collected online. Keep an eye out for an email from FCPSSurvey@fcps.edu and take a few minutes to complete it.
Your input is valuable and helps shape the future of our school. Thank you for your time and feedback!
Dear Families,
We’re excited to share that the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has approved a new option for students who will be fasting during the school day from February 28 to March 28, 2025. Students can now request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits to ensure they have nutritious meals available outside of school hours.
How It Works:
- Students can receive one breakfast and one lunch kit per day (if they do not purchase a meal at school that day).
- Meals must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—adults cannot collect them.
- Meal kits will be kept cold and should be heated at home.
How to Request Meal Kits:
Parents/guardians must submit a weekly request form on the FCPS Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) website by the following deadlines:
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February 24 – for February 28 and the week of March 3
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March 3 – for the week of March 10
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March 10 – for the week of March 17
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March 17 – for the week of March 24
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
Action Needed:
If your child will be fasting and would like to receive meal kits, please visit the FNS website to complete the request form before the deadlines. All information about the program is available on the website.
Thank you for your support in ensuring all students have access to healthy meals!
Ramadan Considerations (March 1-30)
As Ramadan approaches, we want to be mindful of the needs of our Muslim students and families. Ramadan is a sacred time marked by prayer, reflection, and fasting from dawn to sunset. We recognize that this may impact students' energy levels and participation in certain activities.
💡 If your child will be fasting and requires accommodations during lunch, PE, or other activities, please reach out to us. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all students.
 Above is our Chronic Absenteeism rate as of March 17, 2025. Help us stay under 15% for Chronic Absenteeism! Staying under 15% is part of the VDOE school accreditation requirement.
 
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