A Message from the Principal:
November 17, 2024
Dear Weller Families:
Thank you parents, for helping to keep our students safe by using the car loop in the morning.
Following safety procedures as adults helps our students understand the importance of following safety expectations at school.
LCPS Reading Program:
At our last PTO meeting, Wes Strayer from the Reading/Language Arts Department presented on the Virginia Literacy Program, the Science of Reading, what reading looks like in LCPS, and parent resources.
The Elementary Reading & Writing Office has shared resources to support families. An overview document has been created for each grade level. On the overview document, parents can find overview information for each module in HMH Into Reading, which is our core resource for literacy instruction. Additionally on the overview document, families will find links to parent-friendly SOL breakdowns, and links to Virginia Literacy Partnership (VLP) resources for supporting literacy at home. You can find the links below for each grade level.
Accreditation:
According to the new Virginia accreditation standards, we are a school that is considered to be On Track. Our rating is 88.1. In order to be a school that is identified as Distinguished, we needed a rating of 90. This year our focus is on reading. This includes a new LCPS reading curriculum, supporting more students through reading interventions, and working together with families to support students as they become stronger readers.
We are committed to becoming a school that is rated as Distinguished because this means that our students are growing and performing at a high level in reading, math, science, and attendance!
Helping Those in Need:
As the holidays approach, please consider donating a gift card to Target or Walmart to support our families in need of assistance. Visit this site to make your donation.
We hope you had a great weekend!
Respectfully yours,
Julia Burton, Principal
Registration for our Winter ASAP (after school activities) launches on November 26. Classes begin January 6, 2025 and end on March 14, 2025.
The following classes will be available:
Tuesdays:
Scooter Hockey for Grades K-5
Art for Grades K-2
Science Exploration for Grades K-5
Wednesday:
Wild Cats On The Run for Grades K-5
Art for Grades 3-5
Robotics for Grades 3-5
Friday:
Just Dance for Grades K-5
Spanish for Grades K-5
Music for Grades 2-5
*Classes will be made up for holidays and elections.
**Classes will NOT be made up for inclement weather/snow cancellations.
We are excited the announce that we will be partnering with Original Works art-based fundraising!
Through the program, students have created artwork that you then can have reproduced onto a variety of keepsake products. The products range from magnets to mugs and start at just $6.00.
Complete details on the program have been sent home, so please check your children’s take home folders. The online store will close on November 26 and the purchased items will be distributed the week before our winter break. Proceeds from the program will be used to help Mrs. Burger (art teacher) purchase new art panels. For more information on Original Works please visit their website at www.originalworks.com.
Thank you for supporting this unique and creative program!
We are officially launching our "Watchdog Parents" program for 2024-2025. What is this wonderful program you ask? This is an opportunity for parents to become role models for our students. You will have the opportunity to work with classes, students, and your children's classroom throughout the day. You pick the full day or half day to commit your time working with the Wild Cats. Click here to find out more.
We want to thank the following local businesses for partnering with Steuart Weller throughout the year!
- Costco: 60 New Student Backpacks
- University Painters: Preparing and Sealing the mural
- Nando's: Lunch for the Teachers & Staff
- BKD Bagels: Teacher breakfast
If you have a partnership proposal, do not hesitate to reach out to the Weller Administration with your idea!
