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Principal's Message
Our students are using our outdoor learning spaces to learn about and interact with the environment. Our 2nd graders released Monarch butterflies in our courtyard garden and the 3rd graders released ladybugs in the native species garden. It’s important for our students to connect their learning to real life experiences and we are fortunate to have an amazing Get2Green Club to create educational outdoor learning spaces!
I had a great time seeing many of you at our annual PTA Family Fun Night! Our Weyanoke Woodchucks had fun feeding the animals at the petting zoo, and the rock, paper, scissors game was a big hit!
Throughout this school year, the teachers assess your child’s literacy and math skills to support their continued growth. During our upcoming Family Learning Night, you will receive updated information about your child’s skills and strategies for how to help them develop over the course of the year. This event is for students and parents and dinner will be provided. Please see below for the details about the event.
Sincerely,
Felicia Usher
Principal
Family Learning Night
Calling all Weyanoke families to come support your student by participating in activities and learning specifically designed to meet their academic needs.
Families will be greeted with an individualized student “ticket” describing the locations of a Math and Language Arts strategy room where they will practice and take home targeted skills.
Thursday, October 29
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Bus Pick Up at 5:15 pm
- Crystal Woods Apartments @Little River TPK Service Road & Southland Ave
- Morningside Apartments @Beauregard St & Manitoba Drive, Stopping at the East and West Playgrounds
Bus Departure from Weyanoke at 7:00 pm
Dinner will be provided!
This event is sponsored by Title 1
Do You Know An Amazing Weyanoke Employee?
If you have experienced an outstanding employee at Weyanoke Elementary School, FCPS wants your help recognizing them. Woodchuck families are invited to nominate staff members for recognition!
🏆 NOMINATIONS ARE FOR...
- Outstanding Teacher
- Outstanding Principal
- Outstanding Professional Staff Leader
- Outstanding Educational Services Employee
- Outstanding Operational Services Employee
🗓️DEADLINE: The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 6, 2026.
Please use the google form found HERE 2027 Outstanding Awards Nominations
Thank you for supporting our outstanding Woodchuck Staff!
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Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning
FCPS Is Participating in Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5)
Virginia Quality Birth to Five is Virginia’s system for measuring and supporting quality in early childhood programs so children enter kindergarten ready to learn. VQB5 builds on health and safety standards by measuring the quality of teacher-child interactions and the use of the curriculum. Visit the Virginia Quality Birth to Five website for more information.
Survey Extended! Share Your Feedback on Traveling to and From School
The FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are asking families to share their experiences traveling to and from their child’s school. The feedback will help inform the Fairfax County School Board’s annual assessment of traffic and pedestrian safety near schools.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss-and-ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns. Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security.
The survey takes about five minutes to complete and will be open through Tuesday, October 20.
Please note that parents may now submit more than one response to provide feedback regarding different schools. Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
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Share Your Thoughts on Schools and Buildings in the Renovation Queue Survey
he Office of the Chief of Facilities Services and Capital Programs is seeking input from community members, families, and employees about school facility needs and how FCPS prioritizes facility improvements.
Whether you work in an FCPS school, have a child enrolled, or live near an FCPS school, please share your perspective. The survey asks about building conditions, how facilities affect teaching and learning, renovation priorities, and what information would help you better understand this process.
Look for the survey in your email on Friday, October 16. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and all responses will be kept confidential. The survey will remain open until Saturday, October 31.
Did You Know? Bond Referendums Fund Facility Renovations
FCPS does not pay for facility renovations out of its general operating budget. Instead, Fairfax County voters decide on how much money FCPS can spend on capital improvement projects through bond referendums. Bonds are issued by the county to the school division and allow FCPS to renovate buildings without increasing taxes.
Learn more about bond referendums and how they support our schools on the Bond Referendum webpage
Help Your Child Become a Stronger Reader: Upcoming Family Learning Opportunities
Want to better understand how your child learns to read and how you can support them at home? FCPS is offering several free virtual sessions to help families learn about reading instruction, literacy resources, and strategies to build strong reading skills. Explore the opportunities below and register for the sessions that interest you.
Lexia Family Information Sessions
Want to learn more about Lexia® Core5 and Lexia® PowerUp? These virtual sessions share how FCPS is using both programs in classrooms across the division this school year to support students’ literacy growth and give families a chance to ask questions.
Every one-hour session covers the same content. Choose the option that works best for your family:
- Wednesday, October 21, at 5 and 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 4, at 6:30 p.m.
Join a Lexia Family Information Night Session.
Literacy Webinar Series
Join us for a series of family-friendly webinars designed to help you understand reading assessments, reading plans, and ways to support your child at home. Learn what assessment results mean, how reading plans guide instruction, and practical strategies to strengthen decoding, language, comprehension, and literacy skills, including support for multilingual learners.
- October 20, 2026: Understanding Reading Assessments and Your Child
- December 15, 2026: What Is a Reading Plan?
- February 19, 2027: How Do I Support My Child With a Reading Plan at Home?
- May 14, 2027: Continuing Reading Success Through the Summer
Register for the Literacy Webinar Series.
Introduction to Dyslexia Webinar – What Is It and What Does It Mean for My Student?
Participants will look at the definition of dyslexia and its impact on students, including the different types of dyslexia and what support students with dyslexia require. Participants will also leave with activities and tips to support their students at home.Join us on Friday, October 23, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Register for the Introduction to Dyslexia webinar.
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PTA News
Spirit Wear For Sale - Order By Nov 16
Order your short sleeve shirt or hoodie to support your Weyanoke Woodchucks! You can order now through November 16 online or by sending in your order form (check your Wednesday folder). All items will be delivered to the school by December 1.
Join the PTA for just $15 per family!
Your membership helps support student activities, teacher appreciation, and events that bring our school community together. It’s a simple way to stay connected and have a voice in making our school stronger. Join Here
Stay connected with the PTA!
Keep up with upcoming events, PTA meetings, and opportunities to get involved in our school community. Visit our Weyanoke PTA page for the latest updates—we’d love to see you at our next meeting or event!
Upcoming Dates for the PTA
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October 24 - Weyanoke Night at DC United Game
📞 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.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday, October 29 - Family Learning Night
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Friday, October 30 - Last day of first quarter. School ends at 1:20 p.m. for all students
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November 2-3 - School closed for students
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