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January 30, 2026
Dear Waynewood Owls,
Well, families, I think it’s safe to say that the "snow dance" you performed last Friday was perhaps a bit too effective! While we certainly enjoyed the magic of a winter wonderland, the "digging out" process has been quite the adventure for all of us this week. I hope your time at home was filled with extra laughter, warm cocoa, and some outdoor fun. As much as we appreciate the beauty of a quiet, snow-covered campus, we miss the special kind of energy that only our students bring to our hallways and we are more than ready to welcome everyone back to Waynewood this coming Monday (hopefully).
Before we jump back into our routines, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible custodial team. They have been working tirelessly in the freezing cold all week, clearing paths and treating ice to ensure that our grounds are safe and accessible for every student and staff member. Their dedication is the backbone of our school, and we are so grateful for the care they take in looking after us.
As you prepare for the return to school on Monday, please take a quick moment this weekend to check your "tech stations." Many of our students brought their devices home last week to stay connected, and we want to hit the ground running on Monday morning. Please ensure that both the device and the charger make it back into the backpack so that everyone is powered up and ready to learn.
Our school spirit remains unshakable, even when the weather shifts our plans. We have officially rescheduled our SCA Spirit Day to Wednesday, February 4, and it is a day that is very close to our hearts. We will be celebrating "Tough like Taylor" to honor one of our own brave students who is currently fighting cancer. We invite every student and staff member to wear pink and orange. Pink to celebrate Taylor and orange to raise awareness for Leukemia. Seeing a sea of these colors in our hallways will be a powerful reminder of the strength and compassion of our Waynewood family.
If you’re looking for a break from cooking tonight, please head over to the Waynewood parking lot! DC Slices will be serving up fresh, hot pizza from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM. It’s a wonderful way to see some friendly faces while supporting our school; 10% of the proceeds will go directly to our PTA.
Looking ahead to next week, we are bracing ourselves for the excitement of the Spelling Bee. The competition is always fierce and the talent is truly impressive—good luck to all of our participants! Additionally, please mark your calendars for BINGO Night on February 19. This is one of our most popular PTA events of the year and it almost always sells out. If you haven't reserved your spot yet, I encourage you to do so soon so you don't miss out on the fun.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for the warmth you bring to our school community, even on the coldest days. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, stay warm, and we will see you on Monday!
Sincerely,
Katie Cachine, Principal
Alyssa Bonner, Assistant Principal
Allison Ovalle, Assistant Principal
A huge shout out to our amazing custodial team! They worked tirelessly all week long to clear the snow and ice from our doors and sidewalks. We are so thankful for them!
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Please take a minute to stop by Door 8 early next week to check for any misplaced items.
(Please note that you must sign in at the front office first before heading to the Lost and Found.)
**Unclaimed items will be donated the afternoon of Wednesday, February 4! Please stop by before 10am on Wednesday to collect any items!!**
Due to the recent loss of instructional days, the final day of the second quarter has been moved to Tuesday, February 3.
Teachers may continue second-quarter assessments through February 3 and will share any specific changes with students and families through Schoology. Students in semester courses will continue attending first-semester classes through February 3.
See Dr. Reid’s letter to the community about the end-of-quarter adjustments.
See the complete school year calendar.
National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career.
School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling.
A huge shout out to Waynewood's school counselors, Lauren Heller and Amy Peterson, for all they do to support our students!
Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
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National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career.
School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling.
A huge shout out to Waynewood's school counselors, Lauren Heller and Amy Peterson, for all they do to support our students!
Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
Kindergarten helps children learn and practice the social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives.
Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, in the spring. Eligible children can be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps schools prepare and ensure they have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school.
If your child will attend our school, please gather necessary documents and complete registration forms as soon as possible.
FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, please visit the FCPS Registration webpage.
The Office of the Ombuds engages with families, students, and staff to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help answer questions, offer options to resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters. Anyone seeking assistance from the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, text 571-496-8284, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit the ombuds webpage, where you may submit a question. Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.
Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Learn more about Black History month.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) offers the opportunity for non-profit organizations to make their materials available to students and parents. Each school principal has the option of how they want to distribute to their individual school. The next opportunity for community non-profit groups (related to children/families and education) to distribute flyers via Waynewood Elementary School Wednesday Folders (student backpacks) is Wednesday, February 11, 2026. All materials must be submitted to the main office ready for distribution by Friday, February 6, 2026.
To ensure that schools remain neutral, do not appear to approve or disapprove of any particular religious or political viewpoint and do not sponsor or endorse the classes or activities sponsored by any community organization, all non-school and non-governmental materials made available through the schools must include the following disclaimer: “These materials are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent or this school.”
PTA Meeting is Tuesday, February 10.
Bingo Night will be Thursday, February 19. Sign-up here!
Math Kangaroo is Thursday, March 19.
WANT TO HELP?
Sign up to make the Friday, February 13 Staff Chili Bar happen here!
Volunteer to support the Spelling Bee here!
Volunteer to help out at Bingo Night here!
Tuesday, February 3-New End of Quarter date
Thursday, February 5-Spelling Bee
Tuesday, February 10-PTA Meeting
Wednesday, February 11-Community Flyer Day
Monday, February 16-No School (Presidents Day)
Thursday, February 19-BINGO Night
See the complete school year calendar.
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