Farmwell Station News
October 2, 2020
SCHOOL NEWS
ATTENDANCE REPORTING
- Note: LCPS will no longer send out Permission Click forms for students to fill out on Mondays for attendance. All students will automatically be counted present on asynchronous Mondays.
- There are several ways you can report your child's attendance (absence, tardy, early dismissal) to FWS.
- Please review the Attendance reporting procedures.
- Contact Donita Hardie if you have questions.
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
- Congratulations to the Farmwell Falcon students who were selected by their teachers as the September Students of the Month! Great job on your participation and efforts in class!
OCTOBER IS DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH
- FWS supports Disability History and Awareness Month to increase appreciation, respect and inclusion for people with disabilities. Join us in celebrating inclusion and contributions of disabled people in our school, community and world.
EQUITY
- At FWS, we strive to promote cultural awareness to ensure diverse students are represented at school.
- Sandy Chalke, one of our 6th Grade math teachers, has been selected to be the Equity Lead Teacher for FWS. She will be working with the FWS teachers and students to promote cultural awareness and equity. Refer to our Equity webpage for more information.
MEDICAL INFORMATION FOR THE CLINIC
- Parents - please click on the information below if it pertains to your child. We need this information not only for our students returning as hybrid learners in October, but also for students learning in a virtual environment so teachers can be aware of any medical concerns.
- DO NOT drop off medications or medical supplies at this time.
- If your child requires an inhaler during the school day, note that they will need a spacer available in school due to concerns related to COVID-19.
- Contact Ashley Kang with any questions.
- Click HERE for LCPS Authorization for Medication Administration Form
- Click HERE for LCPS Allergy Action Plan/Physician's Order
- Click HERE for LCPS Asthma Action Plan/Physician's Order
- Click HERE for LCPS Seizure Emergency Action Plan/Physician's Order
- Click HERE for Virginia Diabetes Medical Management Plan
DEADLINE APPROACHING!
- Families have until November 3rd to send documentation that their child is fully immunized to Ashley Kang, the FWS school nurse.
- NOTE: For those students set to return in October for hybrid learning, they will not be allowed to attend in-person learning until documentation has been sent to the school nurse.
FUN FRIDAYS!
- Friday October 9th is Crazy Hair Day!
- Want your student in the yearbook? Submit a photo from your phone using the FREE Herff Jones eShare app (code farmwell) or use one of the options below:
- www.hjeshare.com (code farmwell)
- www.hjeshare.com/eShare/?code=farmwell
- www.yearbookordercenter.com (code 21644): site to order a yearbook as well
PICTURE DAY IS COMING!
Lifetouch will take photos for Student IDs and Student Portraits at FWS on the dates below:
October 19 - 6th GradersNovember 9 - 7th Graders
November 16- 8th Graders
CHROMEBOOK BAGS ARE COMING!
- Ashbrook Orthodontics has graciously donated Farmwell Chromebook bags to our students!
- These bags will be distributed to students at the Lifetouch Picture Days at FWS.
- Click HERE to see the Farmwell Chromebook bags and to read a message from Ashburn Orthodontics.
Thank you, Dr. Sahira Kortam and the team at Ashburn Orthodontics, for supporting FWS!
SCHOOL CLUBS ARE STARTING
Encourage your student to get involved and join a FWS club this year! Currently, there is information on how to join:
- Math Club - NEW!! Wednesdays after school
- FWS Library Book Club - Mondays after school
- Chamber Orchestra - Wednesdays after school
- Science Olympiad - Thursdays after school; Parent Virtual Interest Meeting on 10/8 at 7pm.
- Kpop Club - Thursdays after school
LIBRARY NEWS
- Curbside pickup at FWS (on Mondays 7:30am-4pm). Requests must be made before 1pm the Friday before. Review the Curbside Pickup Guidelines.
- Pick up book requests at a Book Bus stop (on Mondays). Requests must be made before 1pm the Wednesday before. Review the Book Bus Stop Process.
Students should fill out this request form and a FWS librarian will email students when their books are ready or you can select a Book Bus stop location for pick up.
As LCPS transportation figures out the best timing for the Book Bus stops, the times may change frequently. As soon as we are made aware of the changes, we will update our Library Distance Learning FAQ page.
NEED TECH HELP?
- Our FWS Tech Website is a great resource for parents and students. Please refer to this page if you have questions about passwords, Schoology, logging into classes, computer issues, how to read class schedules, etc.
FREE ONLINE TUTORING
- Broad Run HS Key Club is offering free online tutoring
- Students will be paired up with a Key Club member and will be tutored in a subject of their choice
- 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.
SPIRIT WEAR FOR SALE
The FWS Maroon Hoodie and new baseball style tshirt are now in stock!
- Hoodies are $25 and long-sleeved tshirts are $18.
- Show your school spirit and order today! Magnets and lanyards are also available.
- When your order comes in, we will email you to schedule a pick up date/time at the school.
EASY MONEY!
Harris Teeter gives money to FWS just for shopping there! There are two ways to link your Harris Teeter VIC card to FWS which should be done every school year:
- You can fill out this Google Form and FWS will take care of this for you, or
- You can link the card to FWS yourself by signing up for an account at the LINK UP website (school code is 5900).
SUPPORTING OUR FARMWELL FALCONS!
- We invite you to Join The PTA because we can do more together than apart. Family Membership is $15 & Staff Membership is $5.
- Please join the PTA Facebook Group.
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition presents middle and high school students an opportunity to identify an issue in their communities and implement a solution. Registration will open October 1st. See the SULYC Flyer for details.
- Broad Run HS welcomes 7th and 8th grade FWS students to join their Debate and Speech Team. All tournaments are online and begin October 10th. Team practices begin online in mid-September. If you have any questions, please contact brhs.debatespeech@gmail.com.
MEALS AVAILABLE
- LCPS is offering free breakfast and lunch meals 7 days a week at 93 sites for children ages 18 and under.
- Saturday and Sunday meals can be picked up on Fridays. Meals may be picked up at walk-up sites or bus routes.
- Walk-up meal service is from 10am - 1pm. FWS is one of these locations. You can go to the FWS B-3 entrance.
- Refer to the interactive map for daily bus delivery locations and times.
About Us
Email: FWS-Secretaries@lcps.org
Website: lcps.org/farmwell
Location: 44281 Gloucester Parkway, Ashburn, VA 20147
Phone: 571-252-2320
Facebook: facebook.com/officialFSMS
Twitter: @LCPSFarmwell