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Our Day at Woodley Hills
Hello Woodley Hills Family! Our Back to School Night for First through Sixth grade will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. . During this evening you will learn about the grade level curriculum, homework expectations, as well as, classroom routines and expectations. This is an important night and we hope that everyone will be able to attend. Please see the schedule below.
5:00 - 5:30 Optional Advanced Academic Program Information Meeting
5:15 – 5:30 PowerPoint Loop with school information and School board members videos
5:30 – 5:45 Welcome and Opening - Please go straight to your child’s classroom
5:45 – 6:15 First Classroom Session
If you only have one child, please feel free to visit the specialists (P.E., Music, Art, Science or Band and/or Strings teachers) in the library. We also encourage you to visit the PTA table in the lobby, as well as, some of our other guest (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.).
6:20 – 6:50 Second Classroom Session
6:50 – 7:15 Visit with Specialists and Community Resources
Please feel free to visit the specialists (P.E., Music, Art, Science or Band and/or Strings teachers) in the library. We also encourage you to visit the PTA table in the lobby, as well as, some of our other guest (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.).
The entire Woodley Hills staff is looking forward to working with each one of you to make this a fabulous year of your child! As always please feel free to contact me at 703-799-2000 or via email at [email protected] with any suggestions, questions or concerns.
Hope to see you all soon!
Sharon
Advanced Academic Programs: Parent Information Meeting
There will be a parent information meeting for all Kindergarten through 6th grade parents interested in understanding Fairfax County’s Advanced Academic Programs. The meeting will take place in-person on Wednesday, September 11, from 5:00pm – 5:30pm, right before Back-To-School Night begins. This meeting will explain all the Advanced Academic levels of service, including the Young Scholars program, as well as important deadlines for referring your child for screening. The presentation will be in English and Spanish. If you have any questions about this meeting, please contact Jessica Stebbins, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) at 703-799-2000 or via email at [email protected].
Programas académicos avanzados: reunión de información para padres
Se llevará a cabo una reunión de información para padres de niños desde el jardín de infantes hasta el sexto grado interesados en comprender los programas académicos avanzados del condado de Fairfax. La reunión se llevará a cabo en persona el miércoles 11 de septiembre, de 5:00 p. m. a 5:30 p. m., justo antes de que comience la Noche de regreso a la escuela. En esta reunión se explicarán todos los niveles de servicio académico avanzado, incluido el programa Young Scholars, así como las fechas límite importantes para derivar a su hijo a una evaluación. La presentación será en inglés y español. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre esta reunión, comuníquese con Jessica Stebbins, nuestra maestra de recursos académicos avanzados (AART) al 703-799-2000 o por correo electrónico a [email protected].
2024-25 Fairfax County School Board Back to School Messages
Below you will find the links to listen to messages from some of the staff at the 2024-25 Fairfax County School Board.
Attendance Awareness Month
🙋 Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success. Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
🙋¡Asistir hoy, lograr mañana!
El comienzo del año escolar es el mejor momento para desarrollar fuertes hábitos de asistencia. Los estudiantes que asisten a la escuela con regularidad tienen más probabilidades de rendir bien en lectura y matemáticas, desarrollar fuertes habilidades sociales y emocionales, y graduarse de la escuela secundaria a tiempo. Ayude a posicionar a su hijo para el éxito futuro. Visite la página web de Asistencia de FCPS para obtener consejos y estrategias.
Early Release Mondays
The Early Release Mondays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development. Students will be dismissed 3 hours early seven times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route. However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families. To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it.
The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:
- September 16
- October 21
- November 18
- February 10
- March 10
- April 21
- May 12
To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form:https://forms.gle/edb185xsRmCewkWg6 for each of your children who are enrolled at Woodley Hills Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 16, 2024 and October 21, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.
Talking Points
Woodley Hills family, we understand that some parents have been experiencing issues with getting onto Talking Points. Please use the following free App link: https://app.talkingpts.org/U/hDiagoFvWT5zggAsL for a better experience.
If you are still being asked to enter a code, there may be a discrepancy that must be resolved in the Student's Information System (SIS). Please contact Dr. Khalid-Schieber by email at [email protected], Ms. Quesada by email at [email protected] or the school office at 703-799-2000.
Update Your Child's Immunizations and Records
Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a school’s front office.
If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form.
Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.
Text Messages for Parents
Make sure your cell phone numbers are listed in the parent/guardian contact information section on the emergency care information form for each of your children. Parents and guardians can view and update emergency contact information online using weCare@school.
Text messages will be sent in the event of emergencies, delays or school closings, if buses are running more than 30 minutes late, if your student missed the morning attendance deadline, and for other important reminders.
Standard message and data charges may apply for text messages depending on your cell phone service plan. More about text messages is available online.
Transportation Patience and Safety
Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses.
If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703-446-2150 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.
Muchas gracias por su paciencia mientras todos nos acostumbramos a las nuevas rutinas de este año escolar. Apreciamos que nuestras familias sigan los procedimientos de Kiss and Ride, y que sean pacientes cuando esperan a los autobuses de sus hijos. Si el autobús de su hijo está retrasado, los padres pueden acceder el sistema de notificaciones de retrasos de autobuses o usar la aplicación móvil Here Comes the Bus para recibir el reporte de retraso de autobuses. Para reportar retrasos considerables de autobuses se enviará un correo electrónico. Contáctese con la Oficina de Transporte llamando al 703-446-2150 si tienen preguntas adicionales. Para cualquier preocupación después de horas (después de las 5:30 p.m.), comuníquese con la Oficina de Seguridad llamando al 571-423-2000.
Para asegurarse de que recibirán mensajes de correo electrónico cuando haya un retraso de autobuses, actualicen su información de contacto en SIS ParentVUE.
To keep our students and others safe, parents please remain in your vehicles when dropping off and picking up students from Kiss and Ride. Thank you!
Safety Drills During the School Year
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.
⚠️ Know Our Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.
If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Simulacros de Seguridad Durante el Año Escolar
Mantener a los estudiantes y al personal seguros es una prioridad para FCPS. Cada escuela tiene un plan de preparación de emergencia para responder a incidentes como incendios y tornados. La ley estatal requiere que las escuelas practiquen simulacros de emergencia, incluyendo simulacros de encierro, cada año. Las escuelas también están obligadas a notificar a los padres y tutores al menos 24 horas antes de que una escuela lleve a cabo un simulacro de cierre. Sin embargo, las escuelas no están obligadas a comunicar con antelación la fecha y hora concretas del simulacro.El primer simulacro de seguridad del año escolar debe realizarse dentro de los primeros 20 días de clases. Los estudiantes de Pre-K y Kindergarten están exentos de practicar el primer simulacro de seguridad.Es posible que su hijo vuelva a casa y hable de su experiencia durante el simulacro. Le recomendamos que hable con su hijo sobre la importancia de estar preparado para las emergencias. Revise estas preguntas frecuentes para apoyar a sus estudiantes antes y después de los simulacros de seguridad de la escuela.
Trabajando juntos, creamos un ambiente seguro para que los estudiantes aprendan y crezcan en nuestras escuelas.
⚠️ Conozca Nuestros Términos de Seguridad
FCPS usa terminología específica para especificar las acciones que el personal escolar y los estudiantes deben tomar para garantizar la seguridad en una variedad de situaciones. Es importante que el personal, las familias y los estudiantes entiendan lo que significan los diferentes términos y cómo afectan las operaciones escolares.
Vea este vídeo para obtener más información sobre las definiciones de los términos de seguridad: encierro; asegurar el edificio; y no moverse.
Si los estudiantes, personal, o miembros de la comunidad tienen una preocupación de seguridad en la escuela (que no es una emergencia inmediata), deben enviar un aviso a la Línea de Seguridad de FCPS. En caso de emergencia, por favor llame al 9-1-1.
2023-2030 Strategic Plan: Foundation of Four Pillars
While the five goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan focus on student success, the four pillars describe what FCPS must do well to reach our goals for all students:
- The first focus of the pillars is on teaching and learning. We want to make sure each and every student has access to excellent and inclusive learning environments, and that instruction meets students’ individual needs.
- The second pillar focuses on our connection with families and our communities. We cannot do this work alone. Strong partnerships are key to our students’ success.
- The third pillar is centered on our hiring and maintaining a world class, diverse workforce. We want to make sure our incredible employees have what they need to help our students thrive.
- The fourth and final pillar centers on how we bring this all together. We remain focused on creating a culture of equity, excellence, and accountability where data guides our decisions.
Visit our Strategic Plan webpage for more information.
Plan Estratégico 2023-30: Fundación de los Cuatro Pilares
Mientras que las cinco metas del Plan Estratégico 2023-30 de FCPS se enfocan en el éxito estudiantil, los cuatro pilares describen lo que FCPS debe hacer bien para alcanzar nuestras metas para todos los estudiantes:
- El primer enfoque de los pilares es en la enseñanza y el aprendizaje. Queremos asegurar que todos y cada uno de los estudiantes tengan acceso a ambientes de aprendizaje excelentes e inclusivos, y que la instrucción satisfaga las necesidades individuales de los estudiantes.
- El segundo pilar se centra en nuestra conexión con las familias y nuestras comunidades. No podemos hacer este trabajo solos. Las relaciones sólidas de colaboración son fundamentales para el éxito de nuestros estudiantes.
- El tercer pilar se centra en nuestra contratación y mantenimiento de una fuerza laboral diversa de clase mundial. Queremos asegurarnos de que nuestros increíbles empleados tengan lo que necesitan para ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a prosperar.
- El cuarto y último pilar se centra en cómo unimos todo esto. Seguimos centrados en crear una cultura de equidad, excelencia y responsabilidad en la que los datos guíen nuestras decisiones.
Visite la página web de nuestro Plan Estratégico para obtener más información.
Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid
🎤 Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:
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Monday, September 9, at Holmes Middle School
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Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
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Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
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Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary
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Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary
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Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle
Click the date above to register. Registration is not required but helps with planning. Additional registration links will be shared in next week’s This Week at FCPS. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
🎤 Conversaciones Comunitarias con la Superintendente Dra. Reid
Superintendente Dr. Michelle Reid le invita a compartir sus preguntas o comentarios con respecto a las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax. ¡Su voz es importante! Las Conversaciones Comunitarias se llevarán a cabo este otoño de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m. el
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lunes, 9 de septiembre, en la Escuela Intermedia de Holmes
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lunes, 23 de septiembre, en la Escuela Primaria de Newington Forest
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lunes, 30 de septiembre, en la Escuela Primaria de Mount Vernon Woods
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lunes, 14 de octubre, en la Escuela Primaria de Fairhill
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lunes, 21 de octubre, en la Escuela Primaria de Virginia Run
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miércoles, 30 de octubre, en la Escuela Intermedia de Herndon
Haga clic en la fecha de arriba para inscribirse. La inscripción no es obligatoria, pero ayuda con la planificación. Los enlaces adicionales de inscripción se compartirán en la próxima semana de "Esta Semana en FCPS". Se ofrecerá cuidado de niños y servicios de interpretación. Los eventos están abiertos a todos. Entérese de otras oportunidades para conectarse con la Dra. Reid.
Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights
FCPS wants all parents/caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.
On the Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms webpage, explanations are provided of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices.
Two versions of the Annual Notice are available — a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.
View the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets.
FCPS quiere que todos los padres/cuidadores entiendan sus policas con respecto a las encuestas, los registros, el plan de estudios, la privacidad y los derechos relacionados.
En la página web del Aviso Anual de Encuestas, Registros, Currículo, Privacidad y Derechos Relacionados y Formularios de Exclusión, se proporcionan explicaciones de los derechos enumerados anteriormente, así como los formularios que se pueden utilizar para ejercer las opciones de exclusión.
Hay dos versiones del Aviso Anual disponibles: una versión para los grados K-8 y una versión para los grados 9-12. Los padres/cuidadores con niños en diferentes niveles de grado deben leer cada versión aplicable del Aviso Anual porque los avisos y los derechos de exclusión voluntaria varían según el nivel de grado del estudiante.
Vea los folletos de exclusión voluntaria 2024-25.
Upcoming Events
September 11 - Back to School Night (5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.)
September 11 - Patriot Day
September 15 - Oct 15 - Hispanic Heritage Month
September 16 - Early Release Monday (Students dismissed at 12:30 p.m.)
September 27 - Family Picnic (5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m.)
October 3 - Holiday (Rosh Hashanah Holiday)
October 4 - Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
October 17 - AAP Parent Meeting in the Library (6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.)
October 21 - Early Release Monday (Students dismissed at 12:30 p.m.)
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