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November 3: No School
November 4: No School
November 5: Quarter 2 Begins
November 7: Veterans Day Breakfast, 9:00 AM
November 18: PTA Meeting, 6:00-7:00 PM
November 19: 3-hour Early Release
November 20: Thanksgiving Luncheon
Good morning, Wolfpack Families,
As we begin a new week and a new quarter, I want to take a moment to celebrate the great energy and community spirit that defined our first quarter together.
Last Friday, we officially wrapped up the first quarter, and what a way to finish! Our PTA Trunk or Treat brought together so many students, families, and even WMES alumni for a night of fun and connection. We also concluded our Wolfpack Wobble fundraiser and celebrated our top fundraisers, who served as honorary Principal and Assistant Principals for the day. They joined in classroom observations, carried official administrator walkie talkies, and got a taste of leadership life!
Earlier in the week, we held a Parent Coffee where I discussed our Title I designation and what it means for our students. We also connected this to our School Improvement Plan and the Virginia School Performance and Support Framework, helping families understand how these pieces fit together to support our work at Washington Mill.
None of this would have been possible without our incredible volunteers—those who organized and ran our fundraiser, which will fund after-school programs this spring, and those who helped plan and staff our Trunk or Treat. I’m also so appreciative of the many hands that helped prepare and support our meetings and events throughout the week.
Washington Mill is a truly special place because of our families, staff, and students. Thank you for making our first quarter such a success. I’m grateful for each of you and looking forward to an equally outstanding second quarter ahead!
With appreciation,
Brad Bennink
Principal | Washington Mill Elementary
Our first Attendance Challenge is underway, and we’re excited to see which class will win a donut party! We’re working hard this year to reduce chronic absenteeism, and we need your support to help every student succeed.
Here’s how you can help:
- Send your child to school every day — unless they have a fever, diarrhea, or are vomiting.
- Set a regular bedtime and turn off screens at least one hour before bedtime.
- Establish a consistent morning routine so your child wakes up on time and is ready to learn.
- Avoid scheduling medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session. If appointments must be made, let your child attend school before or after the appointment.
Let’s work together to build strong attendance habits and make every day count!
There’s still time to join us for our Veterans Day Breakfast! The deadline to RSVP and upload military-connected photos has been extended to Wednesday, November 5. Use the QR code or the link provided to sign up and share your photos. Click here to RSVP.
Dear parents,
School pictures are ready!
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.
All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.
More about the Smilesafe program here.
Thank you!
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Download the New FCPS Mobile App!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app you can:
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Stay up-to-date: Get the latest news from our school and FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents.
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In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- The FCPS Mobile App
- Understanding the Annual Youth Survey
- Resources for Families
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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