Farmwell Station News
April 30, 2021
TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
The FWS PTA has great plans to celebrate Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!
- Tuesday, May 4 - Taco Truck for lunch for teachers/staff
- Wednesday, May 5 - Sweets Shop in the House lounges
- Thursday, May 6 - T-shirts for teachers/staff
- Friday, May 7 - Drawings for gift cards and lotto tickets held throughout the day
The FWS PTA also planned some dress up days for FWS students next week. Click HERE to review the flyer for more details.
- Tuesday - May the 4th Be With You (Wear Star Wars theme)
- Wednesday - PJ Day
- Thursday - Wear your favorite jersey
- Friday - School Spirit Day: wear maroon and teal
Thank you to our amazing PTA for making us feel special next week!
NATIONAL NURSES DAY
We appreciate your dedication and commitment to our students. Thank you for all your hard work taking care of not only those at FWS but the time you spent giving vaccinations to LCPS employees. You are amazing! #NationalNursesDay
MAY SOL TESTS
Please be sure to have your student fill out the LCPS symptom checker before coming to school. They should bring their fully charged chromebook and charger.
BREAKFAST BUNCH AUDITIONS
Are you interested in broadcasting? Would you like to help announce important information to the staff and students of Farmwell? Then The Breakfast Bunch may be exactly what you are looking for!
The Breakfast Bunch is Farmwell’s morning news show. If you are selected for The Breakfast Bunch, you will receive on-the-job training to become an announcer, use a green screen to create awesome backgrounds and incorporate music into a live show, and operate the camera and mic during live news broadcasts every other morning before school even begins!
If you are interested in auditioning for a position on The Breakfast Bunch, then please fill out an application and submit your videotaped audition to margaret.emmert@lcps.org. Hurry! Applications AND videotaped auditions must be received by THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021! Please contact Mrs. Emmert if you have any questions.
Click HERE for The Breakfast Bunch application form.
Click HERE for The Breakfast Bunch announcements to read aloud on videotaped audition.
MAP TESTING IS ALMOST DONE!
- Reading MAP Testing: 8th grade - 5/6 & 5/7, during English class (Read & Lufkin)
- Distance learners will take tests online from home, and Hybrid students in-person at school.
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
- Congratulations to our 36 Farmwell Falcons who were chosen by their teachers as our Students of the Month for April! Your hard work has not gone unnoticed - keep up the great work!
- Click HERE for a list of our April Students.
BRHS FOOTBALL
- Rising 9th graders - If you are interested in playing football next year at Broad Run High School, please join the Broad Run Football remind. Send the following text: @brfb21 to the number 81010.
- There will be an interest meeting on Tuesday, May 4th at 4:30pm. The google meet link will be sent through remind. You will need your LCPS email account to join the meeting.
- Click HERE for more information on BRHS Athletics.
BRHS COLOR GUARD
- Come be a part of something special to start your high school journey! The BRHS Marching Spartans are looking for members to join their color guard for the upcoming fall season! No experience is required! We are hosting clinics in May at Broad Run for anyone who is interested.
- Click HERE to learn more. If you are interested in attending a May clinic at Broad Run High School, email Eric Blanks.
BRHS FRONT ENSEMBLE
The BRHS Marching Spartans are looking for anyone interested in joining their front ensemble for the upcoming fall marching band season! If you have ever wanted to learn about percussion, this is a great opportunity. No experience is required!
We are having clinics on May 11, 13, 18 and 20 after school in the band room at Broad Run High School. Email Eric Blanks for more information.
MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU!
- Next week is Star Wars Day! The FWS Library celebrates Star Wars Day with “HAVE A BALL MAKING YOUR OWN STAR WARS ROLL OUT CHARACTERS” maker kits! These kits are available for curbside pickup or in school pickup.
- Do you like Star Wars books? We have a full collection! Stop by or request curbside pick up for a maker kit or book.
- Want more craft ideas, recipes, videos, and music? Check out the FWS Library's Star Wars Day website.
FWS EQUITY NEWS
- May is filled with lots of cultural heritage days and other events. Click HERE to view the FWS Equity Newsletter for May.
FUN FRIDAYS
- Our next Fun Friday is School Spirit Day on May 7. Let's see those FWS shirts and sweatshirts or wear our school colors, maroon and teal.
ATTENTION: RISING 8TH GRADERS
- The Academies of Loudoun (AOL) is home to The Academy of Science and The Academy of Engineering and Technology.
- If your rising 8th grader is interested in attending the Academies of Loudoun for high school in 2022, please click HERE for a presentation on course curriculum and the admissions process.
SUMMER SCHOOL
- FWS will be hosting a summer skill recovery session in English and Math from June 28 to July 29.
- Invitations to this program will be sent home via email in April. If you have questions, please contact Kathleen.Pollock@lcps.org.
NEED A BOOK?
Hybrid students can request library books to be delivered to their English classrooms on their in-person days.
Distance Learning Curbside Pick Up:
Mondays 7:30am to 4:00pm
Wednesdays 8:30am to 3:30pm
Thursdays 8:30am to 3:30pm
SPIRIT WEAR
- Show your school spirit and order today! Hoodies, long sleeved t-shirts, magnets, and more!
- When your order comes in, we will email you to schedule a pick up date/time at the school.
TECH SUPPORT AT FWS
Please follow the steps below for all Tech Support:
- First, review the information on the FWS Technology Webpage as it will answer many of your questions.
- If you still need help, contact the LCPS Technology Support Center at 571-252-2112 between M-F, 8AM-5PM.
- If needed, email Lena Terry (Digital Experience Specialist at FWS) with questions.
- Distance Learner Students & DL Staff can book an appointment with Lena Terry at FWS: Student Chromebook Repair or Consult with Lena Terry
- Hybrid Students can fill out an E-hall pass while at school to see Lena Terry in the Tech Office.
- Hybrid Staff can email Lena Terry or book an appointment with Lena Terry
Click HERE to learn more about Tech Support at FWS.
FREE MEALS FOR STUDENTS
WALK-UP SERVICE
- Meals can be picked up at FWS on Mondays through Fridays from 10:30am to 1:30pm at the B-3 entrance.
BUS STOP PICK-UP SERVICE
- Bus stop deliveries will be on Mondays only with all meals (breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner) for the week being delivered on Mondays. Families can find their nearest bus stop and delivery time by using the Interactive Map.
NEED HOMEWORK HELP?
- Broad Run HS Key Club is offering free online tutoring.
- Online sessions will take place through Google Meet using the student's school issued email address.
- More information and a sign up form can be found HERE.
WAYS TO SUPPORT FWS
- Shop at smile.amazon.com and designate FWS PTA as your charity.
- Join The PTA - Family Membership ($15); Staff Membership ($5)
Link your Harris Teeter VIC card to FWS - Fill out this Google Form and FWS will take care of this for you.
About Us
Email: FWS-Secretaries@lcps.org
Website: lcps.org/farmwell
Location: 44281 Gloucester Parkway, Ashburn, VA 20147
Phone: 571-252-2320
Twitter: @LCPSFarmwell