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Dear Woodley Hills Family,
What a wonderful start to the week it has been! Our Kindergarten Veterans Day Assembly was truly moving. It was a beautiful way to show our deep appreciation for those who have served and continue to serve our country. Their service and sacrifice ensure the freedoms we cherish, and we extend our most sincere thanks to all our veterans. Please remember there is no school tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.
We look forward to seeing many of you later this week. Our next PTA meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 12th, at 6:00 PM in the Woodley Hills Library. The PTA does so much for our students, and this is a great chance to hear updates and share your ideas. We hope that all families can join us in person or virtually.
Another wonderful event happening this week is the Mount Vernon Pyramid Choral Concert. You can hear our talented students sing on Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM at Mount Vernon High School. It’s always a fantastic evening showcasing the musical accomplishments of our students. Have a restful and meaningful holiday tomorrow, and we can’t wait to see you back on Wednesday!
Sincerely,
Dr. LaChelle R. Williams, Principal
November 11 - Holiday (Veterans Day)
November 12 - PTA Meeting
November 17-21 - American Education Week
November 19 - National Educational Support Professionals Day
November 20 - Kindergarten Field Trip to the National Zoo
November 20 - Turkey Bingo 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
November 21 - Substitute Educators Day
November 21 - Thanksgiving Lunch
November 26 - 28 - Student Holidays
Student of the Month
 Congratulations to the following students who received the Student of the Month Award: James, Mateo, Befeker, Nawal, Tanner, Connor, Marie, Jacob, Madelyn, Maria, Zoe, Marcos, Regina, Silvana, Yusuf, Sophie, Darwin, Sophie L., Jorge, Melissa, Daniel, Gwyneth, Mariana, Jordan, Brayan, and Brithany.
Most Improved Student
 Congratulations to the following Most Improved Students of the Month: James, Mateo, Nelson, William, Jeremy, Mirha, Amy, Edwin, Landon, Leonardo, Kadence, Itzel, Lian, Amun, Silah, Roberto, Acsa, Nathaly, Averie, Ashlin, Kimberly, Isaac, and Jacob.
Turkey Bingo
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 20
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Estás invitado a una noche de familia, diversión, comida y bingo. Disfrute de pizza y refrescos. Juega bingo y gana un pavo para disfrutar durante 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.
Woodley Hills Book Fair
We’re excited to announce that the beloved Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner! This event is always a favorite among students and plays a big role in supporting our school’s reading programs. To make it a success, we need the help of our amazing parent volunteers. Whether you can spare an hour or a day, your time and energy make a huge difference. Please consider signing up to volunteer—we can’t do it without you! If you can volunteer then please note that FCPS now requires ALL volunteers to register and apply on the new system Volunteer FCPS. So you would need to register online with FCPS and then sign-up at the WHES sign-up genius to pick a date and time. Thank you for taking the extra step to help out!
The Fair will be held December 1-5th. All classes will have time to shop during the school day. We will also be open for family shopping on Literacy Night, December 4th from 5:00-7:00pm. Can’t wait to see you there!
Don't Miss Out! You Still Have Time To Purchase Student Fall Pictures! Makeup Day for Fall Student Pictures Is November 12!
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. We will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, November 12.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or submitting 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” in the Issue Description section. You may also call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
 
November is National Family Engagement Month
Family Engagement Month is a time to remember that parents and caregivers are children’s first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers.
The FCPS Family Academy supports the continued success and well-being of each and every student within the FCPS community. The Academy offers a variety of positive and engaging learning opportunities and meaningful connections to transform the FCPS experience into a welcoming environment for all families.
Noviembre es el Mes Nacional de la Participación Familiar
Noviembre es el Mes Nacional de la Participación Familiar, es el tiempo para recordar que las familias son los primeros y más importantes maestros, defensores y protectores de los niños.
La Academia Familiar de FCPS apoya el éxito sostenido y el bienestar de todos y cada uno de los estudiantes dentro de la comunidad de FCPS. La Academia ofrece una variedad de oportunidades de aprendizaje que son positivas y participativas, y que brindan importantes conexiones que transforman la experiencia de la educación en FCPS en un ambiente acogedor para todas las familias.
FCPS Family Café Series: Support Your Child’s Growth and Learning
The FCPS Family Academy announces the launch of a monthly series called the FCPS Family Café. These fun and helpful sessions are designed to keep families informed and involved in their child’s education. At Family Café, parents are key partners in helping children succeed. Click on a topic below to register to attend.
The Connected Family: Navigating the Digital World Together
Thursday, November 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Herndon Middle School
Introduction to Career Pathways for Students
Tuesday, November 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Key Middle School
La Serie de Eventos de FCPS Café Familiar: Apoye el Crecimiento y Aprendizaje de su Niño
La Academia Familiar de FCPS anunció el lanzamiento de una serie de eventos mensuales llamados el Café Familiar de FCPS. Estas divertidas y útiles sesiones están diseñadas para mantener a las familias informadas e involucradas en la educación de sus niños. En el Café Familiar los padres se convierten en aliados clave para soportar el éxito de los niños. Haga clic sobre el tema que le interese para que se registre para asistir.
FCPS' 2023-30 Strategic Plan
Pillar B: Vibrant Home, School, and Community Partnerships, reminds us to empower families through trusting partnerships that sustain a safe, inclusive culture for learning.
Safe and Supportive Learning Environments for All Learners
December 12, 10-11:30 a.m.
This presentation explores how trauma-informed practices and social-emotional learning (SEL) support student well-being and academic success. We discuss the impact of stress and trauma on children, how it can manifest in their behavior, and the importance of creating safe and supportive learning environments. We will highlight protective factors that foster student resilience and growth. Additionally, we will showcase helpful practices at school that teach and reinforce essential skills such as self-awareness, self-management, and relationship building. Finally, we will explore practical strategies families can use at home to strengthen these skills and nurture resilience in their children. Register here
Volunteer Registration Update
Due to the overwhelming response from our community, FCPS is temporarily pausing fingerprint requirements for most Level 3 volunteers.
If you are scheduled for an upcoming fingerprinting appointment, please cancel your appointment unless you are a mentor, host parent, or non-parent volunteer having frequent, direct, and unsupervised contact with students, which will still require fingerprinting. FCPS will be charged if individuals miss a fingerprinting appointment without canceling in advance.
Those who have already been fingerprinted will be processed to be eligible for all Level 3 opportunities.
Field trip chaperone opportunities will now be classified as Level 2 (not requiring a background check).
To ensure continuous safety, all new volunteers are required to sign a Volunteer Certification Statement. This statement is a legal attestation confirming you have no history of violent felonies, physical/sexual crimes against children, or crimes of moral turpitude.
Want to volunteer? Visit Volunteer FCPS to find and sign up for volunteer opportunities. Contact Volunteers@fcps.edu with any questions.
Family Academy Offers Opportunities to Support Parents and Guardians
- The FCPS Family Academy offers resources and in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. The following webinars and workshops will take place in November:
- ABA Family Training: Prioritizing Skills to Teach at Home
- Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (in Spanish)
- Supporting Your Military-Connected Student in Secondary School
- Moving on to Life in the Community
Other Family Resource Center webinars will cover topics such as communication with twice exceptional children, family engagement in the special education process, restorative justice practices in schools and at home, and improving routines.
Visit the Family Academy Catalog to learn more about these and other resources.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Immunization clinics will take place from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Willow Oaks Administrative Center on:
- Tuesday, November 18
- Wednesday, November 19
- Thursday, November 20
A clinic will also take place at Frost Middle School on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.
Participation is voluntary. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student. Learn more about immunization resources.
Grades in Language Arts
You might notice that your student's progress report grades in English language arts (ELA) look a little different. This is happening because we've brought in a new curriculum and new ways to check on learning (assessments), and there are new state guidelines called the VDOE Standards of Learning.
FCPS is raising the bar and setting high goals! We are teaching and grading students on the big skills they need by the very end of the school year. Think of it like going on a journey. It’s challenging at first, but on your journey, you learn your way — and maybe even a few shortcuts!
First quarter grades may seem lower than usual as students work hard to reach grade-level mastery.
Please know that this is a positive, expected part of the learning journey. We are here to support every student as they grow and achieve. We are celebrating the effort and growth toward these new, higher standards!
Learn more about this change in ELA grading and reporting.
Resources for Furloughed Families
Impact of Federal Shutdown on Local CommunityFairfax County is home to around 80,000 federal employees and thousands of federal contractors. Its Federal Workforce Resource Hub is intended to help navigate current and future issues for residents, government employees, active military/veterans, contractors, nonprofits and businesses who may be affected by actions, changes, or disruptions to federal services or employment.Community Resources for Families in NeedThrough partnerships with community-based organizations and other Fairfax County agencies, Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) provides information, referrals, and advocacy to help individuals connect with services, including: basic needs (food, shelter, clothing), financial assistance, health care services, and referrals to services and resources.
Visit the CSP website or call 703-222-0880 for assistance.
How to Access or Donate Food to Those in NeedView the Emergency Food Access Providers webpage to see where to access food or donate to your local food bank.
Thank you EVERYONE who donated goodies and time to make our Election Day bake sale a huge success. We're still awaiting the official amount raised but it's close to $1000!
Our second PTA meeting of the year will be held on Wednesday, November 12, from 6-7:30pm in the library. Pizza and childcare will be provided.
During our time together we will:
- Enjoy pizza and socialize
- Receive "State of the School" updates from administration and updates from the PTA Board
- Learn more about how being an AVID Elementary School supports students now and in the future (with a special guest from Whitman Middle School!)
- Engage in a service project (TBD)
Those wishing to attend virtually can join this Zoom link from 6:15-7:00pm.
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/96026656837?pwd=xBC6cNELhzFW76blUgwO61sH8ijnAo.1
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