Farmwell Station News
September 25, 2020
SCHOOL NEWS
MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL LOYA
Parents - We need your support!
- Please talk to your child about the need to turn on their cameras for learning. They can blur the background and only show a part of their face if desired. We just need to know they are present and alert during learning.
- This past week we saw a decline in participation, and our teachers feel, for a variety of reasons, having cameras on will support their ability to better instruct our students in this digital environment.
- Thank you so much for helping us as we try to provide the best learning environment possible in this time of distance learning.
ATTENDANCE REPORTING
- 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.
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.
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
LCPS PLANS FOR IN-PERSON LEARNING
- Please review the LCPS mitigation strategies that will be used during the school day when students return to in-person learning.
SPIRIT NIGHT IS OCTOBER 1ST!
- Please join us at Sweet Frogs in the Ashbrook Commons Plaza on October 1st from 12pm-9pm. Be sure to mention FWS so the school receives proceeds.
- Sweet Frogs flyer
FUN FRIDAYS!
- Friday October 2nd is Pink Day for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
- 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
TIP FOR PARENTS: SCHOOLOGY NEWS
- Parents can set email notifications on Schoology to see if their child has overdue submissions.
- Click HERE for more information.
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.
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
- Kpop Club - Thursdays after school
LIBRARY NEWS
There are two ways that students can get physical library books this year:
- Curbside pickup at FWS (on Mondays). Requests must be made before 1pm the Friday before.
- Pick up book requests at a Book Bus stop (on Mondays). Requests must be made before 1pm the Thursday before.
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.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Lifetouch will take photos for Student IDs and Student Portraits at FWS on the dates below.
- October 19 - 6th Graders
- November 9 - 7th Graders
- November 16- 8th Graders
Please consider volunteering at the event. Lifetouch is giving picture vouchers to volunteers. Sign up HERE.
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