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May 1, 2026
Dear Waynewood Owls,
I want to start by sending a huge "shout out" to our wonderful students in grades 3 through 6. We officially kicked off our Standards of Learning (SOL) testing this week with the Reading assessment, and I was so impressed by the focus, stamina, and "can-do" spirit our Owls displayed. They truly rocked the test! As we transition into Math testing next week, we have full confidence that they will continue to try their best and show off everything they have learned this year.
While our older students were busy with the assessments, our first graders hit the road for a field trip to the American History Museum. Thank you to the parents who chaperoned. We appreciate your time and support! Our 6th graders also had a chance to visit Sandburg, where they learned more about middle school life. It is hard to believe that they will be middle schoolers in about six more weeks!
Looking ahead to next week, it is time to lace up those sneakers for the "Running is Elementary" track meets. Our K-2 athletes will take to the field on Wednesday, followed by our 3-6 runners on Friday. Whether they are sprinting for the finish line or cheering on a teammate, we know our athletes will shine with sportsmanship and Waynewood pride. Go Owls!
Another great way to stay active is coming up on May 6, which is "Walk, Bike, or Roll to School Day." If you are able, we encourage everyone to participate and enjoy a fresh-air commute to start the day.
On a more serious note regarding our school grounds, you may be aware that we have some furry neighbors—a den of baby foxes has made a home under one of our sheds. While they are certainly cute to look at from a distance, it is vital that we respect their space. We have received several reports of individuals throwing sticks and rocks at the foxes during non-school hours. If your child enters or exits through Door 8, please have a conversation with them about why this behavior is unacceptable. We want to keep both our students and our local wildlife safe, and that starts with being kind and staying away from their den.
Thank you for your continued partnership in making Waynewood such a warm and respectful community. I hope you all have a wonderful, relaxing weekend!
Sincerely,
Katie Cachine, Principal
Alyssa Bonner, Assistant Principal
Wednesday, May 6- Grade 3 Math and Grade 4 (Gagliardi, Garcia, Thompson) Math
Thursday, May 7-Grades 5 and 6 Math, Lafayette (4) Math
Thursday, May 14-Grade 5 Science
Thursday, May 28-Wednesday, June 3-Expedited Retakes
Join Fairfax County Public Schools for a free, family-friendly community celebration filled with hands-on STEM, arts, and creative experiences for students of all ages. This year’s Summer Extravaganza takes place on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School.
Explore summer learning resources and connect with FCPS offices and community partners. Don’t miss the Student Market and a full day of engaging activities designed to spark learning, growth, and inspiration for the whole family.
For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
FCPS family information 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 questions 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.
In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day of school, to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at our school — a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
Many parents/guardians are interested in having a role in their child’s class placement. You have the best overall knowledge of your children and their unique traits. The class placement process is approached very carefully and thoroughly. In order to provide the best environment for students, we seek input from both staff and parents/guardians. Please share your thoughts on the needs of your child by answering the questions in this form. When completing the form, I ask that you:
- Share the qualities of a teacher and classroom environment that would best meet your child’s needs.
- Let us know if you feel that your child should be separated from another student, we will take that request into consideration. Please remember that best friends do not necessarily belong in the same instructional group. • PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST A TEACHER BY NAME. We cannot honor requests for specific teachers.
- Please do not include negative information about past teachers, as the teachers may read these forms when assisting with class assignments. If you are interested in sharing this information, please complete the form below and submit it by May 15, 2026.
There are many factors that are considered when classes are formed. We consider the parent/guardian information when making class placement decisions, but cannot guarantee that all parent/guardian requests can be honored.
Use this Google Form to submit your feedback.
WHAT’S UP NEXT?
Yearbook sales end Monday, April 27!
Grade K-2 Track Meet is Wednesday, May 6
Grade 3-6 Track Meet is Friday, May 15 (new date)
PTA Meeting on Tuesday, May 12
International Night is Thursday, May 21
WANT TO HELP?
🏃🏻Volunteer to help out with Running is Elementary here!
Sign up to host a country booth at International Night! Give us ideas on how the PTA should use extra funds!
STOCK THE FOOD PANTRY
MONDAY, MAY 4 - FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
Our PTA's Philanthropy Committee is hosting a spring food drive to stock our Food Pantry to help get us through the end of the year. The PTA Food Pantry helps families within our school community who need extra support. Each week two breakfasts and two lunches are provided to supplement their meals over the weekend. We're also helping provide
daily healthy snacks to children who need them. A full list of needed items can be found on the philanthropy webpage, or this amazon wish list.
Wednesday, May 6-Grades K-2 Running is Elementary Track Meet & Walk, Bike or Roll to School Day
Tuesday, May 12: PTA Meeting
Friday, May 15:Grades 3-6 Running is Elementary Track Meet
Wednesday, May 20: 3 Hour Early Release
Thursday, May 21:PTA International Night
Monday, May 25:Wednesday May 27-No School for Students
See the complete school year calendar
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