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October 9, 2026
Dear Waynewood Owls,
First, I want to share a tremendous thank you to everyone who made our annual Fall Book Fair such a wildly successful event! A very special shoutout goes to our fantastic librarian, Ms. Krause, whose endless dedication and hard work brought the joy of reading to life for all of our students. We are also deeply grateful to the wonderful parent and guardian volunteers who gave so generously of their time to run the registers, guide shoppers, and keep everything running smoothly. We couldn't have done it without you! I hope your children came home beaming with excitement, eager to dive into their brand-new books and share their favorite stories with you at home.
Our hands-on learning reached new heights this week as well. Our 4th graders had an absolute blast participating in the Arm & Hammer Rocket Day, putting their science and engineering skills to the test as they launched their creations into the sky. Meanwhile, our 1st graders enjoyed a fantastic fall adventure on their field trip to Shlagel Farms, exploring the outdoors and learning about farm life firsthand. It was also inspiring to see so many of our families lace up their sneakers and strap on their helmets for Walk or Bike to School Day. Thank you for helping us promote healthy habits and community spirit while keeping our neighborhood vibrant and active!
Looking ahead to next week, please remember that there is no school for students on Monday. Our dedicated teachers and staff will be hard at work during an in-service teacher workday, planning engaging lessons and preparing for the wonderful weeks ahead. We look forward to welcoming our Owls back to school on Tuesday, refreshed and ready to learn.
I hope you all enjoy the three-day weekend with your families!
Sincerely,
Katie Cachine, Principal
Alyssa Bonner, Assistant Principal
Our 4th grade students participated in Rocket Day again this year! Rocket Day is a hands-on STEAM experience offered in recognition of World Space Week, October 4–10.
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, and schools across the country are working together to encourage students to explore science, creativity, and teamwork. Waynewood students designed and launched their own rockets as a part of this experience. A special thank you to Mrs. Melissa Sullivan for coordinating this fun and educational experience for our 4th grade students!
Monday, October 12, is a student holiday and school planning day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. See the complete school year calendar.
The FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are asking families to share their experiences traveling to and from their child’s school. The feedback will help inform the Fairfax County School Board’s annual assessment of traffic and pedestrian safety near schools.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss-and-ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This National School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) reminds families that they are dedicated to providing delicious, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? View the Nutrition Services menus.
We have several Volunteer Opportunities that are a great way to get involved with Waynewood.
Please help us support the main Jog-A-Thon Prize, an interactive assembly for each class, on October 15th and 16th. We need several volunteers each day to help make the event a success. Please volunteer HERE!
Individual prizes, Highest Participation class prizes (Alpaca Visit + Popsicles) and Highest Funds Raised (PJ Day + Donuts) will be scheduled and delivered prior to the end of October in coordination with Room Parents and Classroom Teachers.
Save the Date
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PTA Meeting: October 13, followed by a Fairfax County Police Department community conversation
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Jog-A-Thon Prize Day: October 15 & 16
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4th-6th Grade Author Visit: October 27, Pre-purchase books!
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Fall Fun Night: October 29, Volunteer HERE!
Monday, October 12-Student Holiday
Tuesday, October 13-FLE Preview Night 5pm, PTA Meeting 6pm
Wednesday, October 21- 3 hour early release (1:00pm)
Thursday, October 29-Fall Fun Night
Friday, October 30-End of 1st Quarter, 2 Hour Early Release (2:00pm)
Monday November 2-No School, Teacher Work Day
Tuesday, November 3-No School, Teacher Work Day
See the complete school year calendar.
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