March 24, 2026
March 24, 2026

Principal's Message

As we continue building momentum this school year, our focus remains on ensuring every student is prepared, confident, and set up for success—especially as we approach SOL testing. Our students have been working hard, and now is the perfect time for families to stay engaged and support that effort at home.
We encourage all families to attend our Parent Coffee this Thursday. This is a valuable opportunity to learn how to best support your student as they prepare for the upcoming SOL assessments. We will share important information, tips, and resources to help ensure every student is confident and ready to succeed. We look forward to seeing you there!
Your involvement makes a difference. Together, we can finish this season strong and help every student perform at their very best.
John Flowers
Principal

Parent Coffee: Preparing for the SOLs

Parents and caregivers are invited to join us for an informational session on how to support students as they prepare for the Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments.

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026

Time: 10:00am

Location: Whitman Middle School

This Parent Coffee session will provide helpful information and strategies for supporting students during SOL testing. Topics may include:

  • Understanding SOL expectations
  • Preparing students for testing
  • Supporting study habits at home
  • Answering parent questions

For questions, please contact:

Ms. De La O 

Email: ldelao@fcps.edu

 

Café para Padres: Preparándose para los SOL

Se invita a los padres y cuidadores a participar en una sesión informativa sobre cómo apoyar a los estudiantes mientras se preparan para los exámenes SOL (Standards of Learning).

Fecha: Jueves, 26 de marzo de 2026
Hora: 10:00 a.m.

Lugar:
Escuela Intermedia Walt Whitman

Esta sesión de Café para Padres proporcionará información útil y estrategias para apoyar a los estudiantes durante las evaluaciones SOL. Los temas pueden incluir:

  • Comprender las expectativas de los SOL
  • Cómo preparar a los estudiantes para los exámenes
  • Cómo apoyar hábitos de estudio en casa
  • Respuestas a preguntas de los padres

Para preguntas, comuníquese con:
Sra. De La O
Correo electrónico: ldelao@fcps.edu


We Want Your Feedback!

On Monday, April 6, parents and guardians of Whitman Middle School will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity to share anonymous feedback about our school’s leadership and environment.
Topics covered in the survey include:
✅ Instructional leadership
✅ School climate
✅ Management (human resources and organizational)
✅ Communication and community relations
✅ Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
✅ Professionalism
The questionnaire will be open April 6 - April 19 and will be collected online. When you receive the email from noreply@fcps.edu, please take a few minutes to complete it. Your input is valuable and helps shape the future of our school. Thank you for your time and feedback!

¡Queremos conocer su opinión!

Cuestionario para Padres/Tutores sobre la Evaluación del Director

El lunes, 6 de abril, los padres y tutores de la Escuela Intermedia Whitman recibirán un correo electrónico con un enlace al Formulario de Opinión para Padres/Tutores sobre la Evaluación del Director de FCPS.

Este cuestionario forma parte del Programa de Evaluación del Desempeño y brinda la oportunidad de compartir comentarios anónimos sobre el liderazgo y el ambiente escolar.


Temas incluidos en la encuesta:

✅ Liderazgo educativo
✅ Clima escolar
✅ Gestión (recursos humanos y organización)
✅ Comunicación y relaciones con la comunidad
✅ Liderazgo culturalmente receptivo y equitativo
✅ Profesionalismo


El cuestionario estará disponible del 6 al 19 de abril y se completará en línea.

Cuando reciba el correo electrónico de noreply@fcps.edu, por favor tómese unos minutos para completarlo.

Su opinión es muy valiosa y ayuda a dar forma al futuro de nuestra escuela.

¡Gracias por su tiempo y sus comentarios!


Free Medical Clinic / Clínica Médica Gratuita

Free Medical Clinic in Chantilly, VA
Get the medical care you need at no cost.

Clínica Médica Gratuita en Chantilly, VA
Reciba la atención médica que necesita sin costo.


Services Offered

Dental: Cleanings, fillings, extractions, dental X-rays
Vision: Eye exams, eye health evaluations, prescription glasses made on site
Medical: Physical exams, prescriptions, women’s health, general exams, and more

Servicios Ofrecidos
Dental: Limpiezas, empastes, extracciones, radiografías dentales
Visión: Exámenes de la vista, evaluaciones de salud ocular, lentes recetados hechos en el lugar
Médico: Exámenes físicos, recetas médicas, salud de la mujer, chequeos generales y más


Dates and Time

2 Days Only: April 18–19

Parking opens: Friday at 11:59 p.m.
Clinic opens: Saturday and Sunday at 6:00 a.m.

Fechas y Horario
Solo 2 días: 18–19 de abril

El estacionamiento abre: viernes a las 11:59 p.m.
La clínica abre: sábado y domingo a las 6:00 a.m.


Location

Mubarak Mosque
4555 Ahmadiyya Dr.
Chantilly, VA 20151

Ubicación
Mezquita Mubarak
4555 Ahmadiyya Dr.
Chantilly, VA 20151


Important Information

Free. First-come, first-served until capacity is reached. No ID required.

Información Importante
Gratis. Atención por orden de llegada hasta alcanzar la capacidad. No se requiere identificación.


More Information

Website: https://www.ramusa.org
Phone: 865-579-1530

Más Información
Sitio web: https://www.ramusa.org
Teléfono: 865-579-1530


FCPS CTE Summer Learning Opportunity!

We're thrilled to invite you to join us for an unforgettable experience at one of the CTE summer enrichment programs! These week-long programs will introduce you to the wonderful world of Career and Technical Education, help you develop new skills, and make new friends.

Our programs offer a wide range of activities designed to spark your curiosity and keep you engaged. You will have the opportunity to learn coding, problem solving, cooking, and more! Our experienced and enthusiastic teachers are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and fun environment where you can challenge yourself and discover new passions.

You can find more details about our programs on our camp websites below:

We are able to offer a limited number of students currently in grades 2-11 at a Code UP! grant school with a one-week registration at no cost! If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out the interest form linked below by April 15th.

CTE Summer Enrichment Interest Form: https://forms.gle/ytfQWmR4MQ6FuvrBA

Families will be notified by the end of April to confirm whether they will receive one of the sponsored seats—students will be chosen by a lottery if there are more interested families than seats available.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Beth Mehr, CTE Educational Specialist at bgmehr@fcps.edu. We'd be happy to chat with you and your family.

¡Oportunidad de Aprendizaje de Verano CTE de FCPS!

¡Nos complace invitarle a participar en una experiencia inolvidable en uno de los programas de enriquecimiento de verano de CTE! Estos programas de una semana le introducirán al maravilloso mundo de la Educación Profesional y Técnica (CTE), le ayudarán a desarrollar nuevas habilidades y a hacer nuevos amigos.

Nuestros programas ofrecen una amplia variedad de actividades diseñadas para despertar su curiosidad y mantenerle motivado. Tendrá la oportunidad de aprender programación, resolución de problemas, cocina ¡y mucho más! Nuestros maestros, con experiencia y entusiasmo, están comprometidos a crear un ambiente seguro, de apoyo y divertido donde los estudiantes puedan desafiarse a sí mismos y descubrir nuevas pasiones.


Más información sobre los programas:

Campamento Tech Adventure:
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-tech-adventure-camp

CTE Summer Academy:
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-CTE-summer-academy


Oportunidad de inscripción gratuita

Se ofrecerá un número limitado de estudiantes actualmente en los grados 2. a 11. en una escuela participante del programa Code UP! la oportunidad de inscribirse por una semana sin costo.

Si está interesado en esta oportunidad, complete el formulario de interés antes del 15 de abril:

Formulario de interés para enriquecimiento de verano CTE:
https://forms.gle/ytfQWmR4MQ6FuvrBA


Las familias serán notificadas a finales de abril para confirmar si recibirán uno de los cupos patrocinados. Si hay más solicitantes que espacios disponibles, los estudiantes serán seleccionados mediante un sorteo.


Información de contacto

Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con:
Beth Mehr, Especialista en Educación CTE
Correo electrónico: bgmehr@fcps.edu

Estaremos encantados de conversar con usted y su familia.


Parent Acknowledgment - Course Requests for Next School Year

As the Academic Advising and Course Selection period draws to a close, we want to ensure all families feel confident about their child's educational path. To facilitate this, we would like to highlight a new feature in SIS ParentVUE that allows parents and guardians to easily review and acknowledge their student's course requests for the 2026-27 school year. We understand that this process can sometimes bring questions, and we encourage you to contact your school directly for support or assistance 

Instructions:

  1. Log into your ParentVUE account.
  2. Navigate to the Course Request module.
  3. Review your student’s course request list for next school year.

To complete the acknowledgment:

  1. Navigate to the Student Info module.
  2. Click Edit Information.
  3. Locate the Course Request Acknowledgment field.
  4. Update the acknowledgment field to Yes to confirm review.
  5. Click Save Changes.