November WPS Family Newsletter

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During October, Officer Marshall provided students with safety tips for Trick-or-Treating!

No School Days

Tuesday, November 5: NO SCHOOL

• Election Day / Teacher Professional Development Day

Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29: NO SCHOOL

• Thanksgiving Break

Daily Schedules:

• Elementary: 7:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  
• Daniel Morgan Intermediate and Middle Schools: 8:25 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
• DMIS and DMMS: All students should arrive by 8:15 a.m.

• John Handley High School: 8:25 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Has your family been impacted by an outstanding staff member? Nominate them for an Apple Award! This can include teachers, cafeteria staff, front office staff, custodians, or any other WPS employee you would like to nominate. November Nominations Are Due Friday, November 15!

Dear Parents, Families, and Community Members:

You are cordially invited to serve on the Superintendent's Equity Advisory Council by registering here.

This year, we will use an equity audit tool each meeting to deeply examine our policies, programs, and practices. Thus, we want to ensure that we have representation from all areas of our stakeholders including staff, parents, families, and community members. More information will be provided at our second meeting scheduled for December 11, 2024. Additional meeting dates, times, and locations may be found on the following flyers: English Spanish

Youth basketball for ages 5-13 starts soon. Registration is FREE for City of Winchester residents (22601). Register here before November 4!

John Handley High School was recognized last week as an Exemplar Performance School by the Virginia Board of Education. Handley is one of just 21 schools in the state to be recognized in the area of continuous improvement for graduation and dropout rates. 🎓

Each year, Bright Futures partners with the community to make the holidays brighter for students in Frederick County and Winchester City Public Schools.

THREE WAYS YOU CAN HELP:

1. SPONSOR: Adopt a student or a whole family of students! Make the holidays a little more merry and bright by fulfilling a specific wish list.
2. CONTRIBUTE: Consider a monetary donation! Your donation allows Bright Futures the flexibility to shop for last minute needs!
3. RUN A DRIVE: Help support the continuous needs of our students by collecting items on our urgent needs list. See the list on our website for more information.

DROP-OFF DATES

Where:

• Bright Futures Frederick/Winchester at 178 Indian Hollow Rd., Winchester, VA. 22603

When:

• Friday, December 8th, 10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.
• Monday, December 11th, 8:30a.m. - 4:00p.m.

Questions? email Stinedoe@fcpsk12.net

Winchester Department of Social Services is recruiting for a Parent Representative to volunteer with the Family Assessment and Planning Team! This position allows you to make a difference in your community. If interested, please review their website for more details. Email winchestercsa@dss.virginia.gov to receive an application!

America's Field Trip engages students to celebrate America's 250th anniversary! Students in grades 3-12 are invited to share their perspective on what America means to them, allowing opportunities to travel to some of the nations most iconic historic and cultural landmarks!

Students are asked to submit writing or original artwork in response to the contest’s prompt: “What does America mean to you?”

For more information on America's Field Trip visit https://america250.org/fieldtrip/

Make a Difference Today! The Winchester Education Foundation is dedicated to advancing our Winchester Public Schools. By becoming a Partner in Education, you support scholarships, teacher incentives, and pioneering programs for as little as $25 per year. Help us achieve excellence together as a WEF “Partner In Education.”

Click here to join today: https://winchestereducationfoundation.org/become-a-partner/ or email us: wefscuccess@gmail.com. Thank you!

There are so many great things happening in Winchester schools, and we don't want you to miss it!