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12/16-12/20: Winter Spirit Week!
12/16: Family Information Session - Executive Functioning 8:30 am
12/16: Green Team Meeting 3:30 pm
12/19: Winter Concert - Strings 6:30 pm / Band 7:30 pm
12/23/24 - 1/3/25: Winter Break - No School
The SCA (Student Council Association) would love to have as many people as possible join in the holiday spirit. If you're coming to the building next week (parents, too!), join in the fun!
Monday, 12/16: Plaid Day/Pajama Day: Wear plaid, wear pajamas...or wear plaid pajamas! Be sure that all clothing items are school appropriate. No slippers. Tuesday, 12/17: Ugly Sweater: Sparkles, pom-poms, and ribbons galore! Show off your pre-made or homemade “ugly sweater” to celebrate the winter holidays. Please make sure all clothing is school appropriate. Wednesday, 12/18: Dress Like the Holiday You Celebrate: Celebrate your culture by dressing in your winter holiday festive wear. Be sure that you can still fully participate in all areas of school including PE and recess. Thursday, 12/19: Snow Day: Dress up in all white, like SNOW or in your favorite winter festive clothing. Friday, 12/20: Festive Hat Day: Get your student ready to enjoy the concert and sing-a-long by wearing a festive hat today!
Every year, absences increase in the weeks before and after winter break. Give your child the gift of education and help build a habit of attendance. Visit our website for more attendance resources
The 18th Annual WFES Spelling Bee is coming soon! This Spelling Bee is open to all students in grades 3rd through 6th. It will be held after school on February 13, 2024 and registration is due by Friday, December 13, 2024. The WFES champion will go to the Fairfax County Spelling Bee on March 23, 2025.
REGISTER NOW using the following link:
If you have questions about the Spelling Bee, please reach out to Allison Williams (email@example.com) or Nudrat Salik (firstname.lastname@example.org).
Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-6 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Tony Gray email@example.com no later than December 15, 2024.
The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
Looking for more information on how to support your student at home with Executive Functioning skills such as study strategies, time management, organization, and more? Join us for a cup of coffee and learn more about actionable strategies that you can implement at home to support your child with academic success and independent skills.
Our School Psychologist, Anna Bukont and School Counselor, Chelsea Boateng, will be sharing tips and tricks that can support all students with executive functioning strategies. We will also include specialized tips and tricks for our neuro-divergent students.
Thanks so much to all of the families who have donated so many new toys, clothing and gift cards to support the holiday assistance program for our community. Your generosity is amazing! Today is the deadline, but if you are shopping today, we are happy to accept those donations on Monday, 12/16 at the latest. Please drop all donations at the front office.
Remember, if possible, please wrap gifts and include a note describing the item. Unwrapped gifts are also welcome — we’ll take care of the wrapping and ensure the magic is delivered!
For questions please contact: Family Liaison - Hana Kim (firstname.lastname@example.org)
All 4th, 5th and 6th graders have been invited to participate in the annual Woodson Pyramid Area Chorus day! The event takes place at Frost Middle School on Saturday, January 11th, 9:45 AM-1PM. Students will learn music from the Frost and Woodson Chorus teachers, play games, sing and be served pizza! It is a fun way to meet students from all over the pyramid and have fun singing together as a community! To register, please use this link: https://forms.gle/PGKuJfbjKD8hT8vu6 and pay the $12 fee on www.myschoolbucks.com by December 20th.
Food Assistance and Resource Guide
Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break
Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered.
Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.
Ms. Conques, Ms. Lopresti and LeeLee (grade 5) were sorting through trash to repurpose things for Art and SACC. Way to be environmental stewards!
Calling all party-glowers for a night of dancing, games, and concessions at WFES' inaugural Glow Dance Party! Your kids will love it, so save the date for Friday, Jan. 10th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the WFES gym. Stay tuned for more event details next week!
And if you’re interested in volunteering to help plan and organize the event, please reach out to Elizabeth Fitzgerald (mom of Naomi, 3rd and Sasha, K) at email@example.com.
MIND Research is hosting family math week January 13 - January 17, 2025. During that time, students are encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math website to engage in math activities with their families at home that include stories with mathematical concepts connected to a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish.
To learn more about Family Math Nights, check out this video. We hope that all schools will help spread the word and work collaboratively to help us reach our goal of logging on for three million minutes as an FCPS community.
Information will be available through the Elementary Schoology groups for teachers to easily copy over materials and links for students to participate with their families during math week in the New Year.
Attendance: 703-503-2323 or firstname.lastname@example.org
Health Room: 703-503-2310
Family Information Phone Lines/Support for families who do not speak English as their first language: Family Information Phone Lines
Technology Support: Resources for Families Using FCPS Technology
Principal: Sharyn Prindle email@example.com
Assistant Principal: Amy Williams firstname.lastname@example.org
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