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 Quarter End
Wednesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter and an early release for students. School will end at 1:20 p.m. for all students. Schools are closed for students on Thursday, January 29, for a staff development day, and Friday, January 30, for a teacher workday.
See the complete school year calendar.
❄️ Prepare for Winter Weather
 Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, the new FCPS mobile app, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange emergency child care if needed.
⛄ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. View the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health.
Winter Resources for Families
A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter weather. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue!
We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during snow or inclement weather days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.
Woodchuck Week
Our annual school spirit celebration, Woodchuck Week, is coming up from February 2 - 6. The festivities will include spirit days, arts and crafts, visits from our school mascot, and much more.
Woodchuck Weed Spirit Days:
- Monday Feb. 2 - Woodchuck Day - Dress up in honor of our mascot
- Tuesday Feb. 3 - Hibernation Day - Wear your most comfy clothing!
- Wednesday Feb. 4 - Shadow Day - Students dress as teachers and staff. Staff dress like students.
- Thursday Feb. 5 - Superhero Day - Dress in a superhero shirt, or a costume! No masks, please.
- Friday Feb. 6 - Twin Day - Dress like your friends! The more alike, the better!
Family Science Night
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Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
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Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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Location - Weyanoke Gym
Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, discovery and science learning! Try different hands-on activities related to science, technology, engineering and math!
Brought to you by the Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation!
Click the video below to learn more about this event.
📱 More News and Updates — on the go — With the FCPS App
Gone are the days of digging through emails or hunting for bookmarks. The FCPS app provides a custom experience that is both powerful and easy to use. Here is how it makes life easier:
- Customized for Your Family: Do you have students at two (or more!) different schools? You can "follow" multiple schools to get a feed of news, notices, and events specific to your family.
- No Sign-In Required: Access essential content like district-wide announcements, live updates, and school calendars instantly — no password to remember, no login required.
- Real-Time Notifications: Get push notifications for urgent updates — including weather announcements! — ensuring you never miss an important announcement from the district or your school.
- Everything in One Place: From bell schedules and staff directories to athletic event locations and school menus, the app is a central hub for all things FCPS.
To ensure every family stays informed, the app supports automatic translation for more than 100 languages. Learn more about the app, or download it today in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Community Meeting
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is proposing to open a new full-time Advanced Academic Program Center at North Springfield Elementary School beginning in grade 3 for the 2026-27 school year.
We will hold two meeting opportunities for interested families to learn more about possible scenarios for which feeder schools could be included, understand the potential impact of each, and provide your feedback:
- Monday, February 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, February 5, at 6:30 p.m.
Both meetings will be held at North Springfield Elementary School and will have a virtual option if you cannot join in person.
Please let us know which meeting you plan to attend and if you require interpretation services by filling out this RSVP form.
Religious or Cultural Observance
Ramadan begins February 18 through March 19, 2026. A new waiver from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) allows students who are fasting to pick up meals from the cafeteria at dismissal. Each student may claim only one meal per day. Contact your school cafeteria for more details.
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🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process. For more information, call our student information assistant/registrar at 703-813-5418.
💻 Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account.
📞 Family Information Phone Lines
FCPS phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
Call the phone line with any question about your child’s education or FCPS and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines and phone numbers.
PTA News
Upcoming Dates:
Spirit Wear Orders: Online ordering is open for a limited time until 1/24/2026!
Get your spirit wear while you can before Woodchuck Day!
Weyanoke Elementary will celebrate Woodchuck Week, February 2–6. Students are encouraged to wear their spirit wear all week. If your child needs a shirt, please place an online order now. The store closes January 24, and all shirts will be distributed to students during the week of January 26th.
Place your spirit wear order by clicking the following link: Givebacks
🐝✨ Spelling Bee Coming Soon! February 24th, Gym, 6:30-8:00PM
Get ready to spell it out! Our school’s Spelling Bee Contest is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see our students shine as they showcase their spelling skills, confidence, and school spirit. 📚💛
Sign up at the link below:
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjozGz7USPq5cEpDiPu3Kwm7ZnxhHSND1eTBdBFPnRHgs7Hg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113341640396737280975
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday, January 28 - End of Second Quarter. School ends at 1:20 p.m.
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January 29 and 30 - Student Holidays
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February 2-6 - Woodchuck Week
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Thursday, February 5, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Family Science Night
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Tuesday, February 10, 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. - Parent Workshop
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Wednesday, February 11 - Report Cards go Home
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Thursday, February 12 - Club and Candid Picture Day
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Thursday, February 12, 5:00 p.m. - Family Market Night
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