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Thursday, April 17, 2025

Community Focus For April:

IB Learner Profile Attribute - Caring: We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

CASEL Competency - Relationship Skills: The abilities to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships and to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals and groups.

Next Week:

FWES Spring Spirit Week 2025!!!

April 21- 🌷 Flower Power Monday - Wear floral prints or bright spring colors.

April 22- ♻️ Go Green Tuesday - Wear green, blue, or earth-themed outfits.

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 8:00am International Games; IB

Assemblies and 2nd Grade Collaboration Rotation

April 23- 🌤️ Wacky Weather Wednesday - Dress for any kind of weather.

8:00am Nature Friends Club

April 24- 🎽Team up for Earth Thursday - Wear your favorite sport or team

apparel.7:45am Handbell Rehearsal

April 25- 🥳Celebration Friday - Wear your FWES spirit wear or blue and

yellow to show your school pride!

We'll be celebrating Assistant Principal Appreciation for

Mr. Beamish & Mr. Kersey

AND

Media Specialist Appreciation Day for Mrs. Zaccardi

AND

FWES recognition as a Magnet School of Excellence 🎉

7:30am FWES Reflections Breakfast

The Next Week…..

April 28

April 29

April 30- 8:00am Chess Club

May 1- 7:45am Handbell rehearsal; Teacher of the Year Banquet to

honor Emily Dean, FWES 2025 Teacher of the Year!

May 2- 8:30am Walk to School Day

FWES Updates and News:

Q3 Report Cards coming home today! Please review your child’s progress as we head into the 4th Quarter of the year. Thank you for making sure your child continues to focus on learning through the end of the year to maximize their successes!

Spring Spirit Week Next Week!!! Join us to celebrate Spring, Earth Day and the recognition of Assistant Principals, Media Specialist and the FWES Magnet School of Excellence Award!

WCPSS Panorama Family Survey

If you have not yet done so, we would like to invite you to complete the WCPSS Family Survey. The information FWES collects from this anonymous process influences our planning and actions. The Family survey runs through May 16, 2025. We need your help to ensure we hear from as many family voices as possible. We are sharing the link again for the survey in hopes that if you have not yet done so, that you will take a few minutes to help us with this important work. Thank you. https://surveys.panoramaed.com/wakecounty/family/surveys?

2025 FWES Senior Walk: We’re excited to host a special Senior Walk on Friday, May 30th to honor the graduating Class of 2025 who began their journey at Farmington Woods! If you know any families with a high school senior who once attended our school, please help us spread the word by sharing this invitation so they can join us for this celebration of their accomplishments.

No Dogs on Campus between 8:00am and 6:00pm: Please be reminded that dogs are not allowed on campus during arrival or dismissal or at any time that students are on campus according to WCPSS Policy. If you walk and want to walk with your dog, you will need to remain on the street sidewalk upon arrival to campus.

Thank you for your cooperation with this policy to maintain the safety of all students and animals!

FWES PTA Updates

Feedback needed! Enjoyed PTA events this year? How can we improve? Let us know what you think! Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey.

Spring means lots of help needed in our community garden! No experience necessary, and instructions are provided. Did you know all our garden produce is donated to the Dorcas food pantry?

Approved volunteers can be garden helpers with classes.
Spring watering volunteers are needed for taking care of the FWES courtyard through early June.

PTA will be holding a breakfast celebration for all FWES Reflections participants on Friday April 25 from 8:00-8:30am in the art room. We will have refreshments and hand out certificates to students. We look forward to celebrating with you soon!

We need you! FWES PTA is building our team for next year. Whether you have a little time or a lot, every bit makes a difference for our school community. If you are interested in helping in ANY role, please contact president@fwespta.org

Approved volunteers - here are opportunities to help:

EOG proctor support in June. We have a large number of volunteers needed this year due to some testing changes. Training required - see the signup for details.
Field Day on May 16.
Hook a Book. Kids love having visitors read to their class!

Yearbooks are still for sale. Pre-orders only are guaranteed a yearbook!

Rent the spirit rock to show school spirit, celebrate a birthday, or mark another special occasion that your child or friend is celebrating.

Thinking about appreciation week or end of year gifts? Teacher and Staff preferences to purchase their favorite things!

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

Friday, April 11, 2025

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

FWES Friday Folder

Community Focus For April:

CASEL Competency - Relationship Skills: The abilities to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships and to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals and groups.

Next Week:

Sunday- April 13th- FWES Campus Clean Up Day 1-4pm

April 14-1st Grade Trip to Umstead (Cambridge, Smith, Hennigan,

Waznak)

April 15-1st Grade Trip to Umstead (Long, Baker, Longo); 2:15pm

5th Grade Family Sharing

April 16- 8:00am Chess Club; Data Manager Appreciation Day

April 17- Kindergarten Trip to Marbles; 7:45am Handbells; 2:15pm

Military Child Month Celebration; Q3 Report Cards Go

Home- Purple Up- wear purple today for Month of

the Military Child!

Last Day to Submit Family Marathon Record to Mr. Eller

April 18- No School- Holiday

April 19- Shakespeare in the Park Event for Families (see below)

The Next Week…..

Administrative Assistant Appreciation Week-

Please thank Ms. Farr, Mrs. Fish and Mrs. Tracy-Dale for all they do for our school community each day- and it you ever spend a few minutes in the office, you know it is A LOT!

FWES Spring Spirit Week 2025!!!

April 21	🌷 Flower Power Monday - Wear floral prints or bright spring colors.
April 22	♻️ Go Green Tuesday - Wear green, blue, or earth-themed outfits. Happy Earth Day! 🌎 8:00am International Games; IB Assemblies and 2nd Grade Collaboration Rotation
April 23	🌤️ Wacky Weather Wednesday - Dress for any kind of weather. - 8:00am Nature Friends Club
April 24	🎽Team up for Earth Thursday - Wear your favorite sport or team apparel. - 8:00am Handbell Rehearsal
April 25	🥳Celebration Friday - Wear your FWES spirit wear or blue and yellow to show your school pride! We'll be celebrating Assistant Principal Appreciation for Mr. Beamish & Mr. Kersey AND our recognition as a Magnet School of Excellence 🎉 - 7:30am FWES Reflections Breakfast

FWES Updates and News:

Month of the Military Child is observed every April to recognize and honor the sacrifices and resilience of children in military families. We encourage everyone in the FWES community to show their support and wear purple on Thursday, April 17, 2025, as purple symbolizes all branches of the military.

Family Marathon Reminder- Have you started? No worries, you have plenty of time and Spring Break is next week!!! Completion date is April 17, 2025…. So start moving in this beautiful spring weather…. At the beach…. In your neighborhood…. In the mountains…. In Europe…. In Florida…. or just walking in your house…. Get moving and you can make it!

Marathon Tracker

Caring Club Earth Day Bingo Board! Be sure to take time the next few weeks to complete Earth Day activities on your bingo board so you can turn it in for an Earth Day prize! Completed activities boards are due no later than April 30th!

April Read-a-Thon-Student Council is sponsoring a Read-a-Thon for the month of April. The class with the most minutes in each grade level at the end of the month will win popsicles. Don’t forget to log those minutes read at home. The form to log the minutes is linked in the flyer. Happy reading!

Free Shakespeare in the Park event for teachers and families- Saturday, April 19th.

Letterland at Pullen Park- Letterland Days May 5-11, 2025 10:00am-8:00pm

FWES PTA Updates

Our April newsletter is here!

Feedback needed! Thoughts to share? Enjoyed PTA events this year? How can we improve? Let us know what you think! Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey.

Take action and join the spring campus workday on Sunday April 13 at 1pm. RSVP here. Weeding, pruning, garden maintenance, and more outdoor projects. Childcare provided and bathrooms will be open. There will be some native plants to take home!

Spring means lots of help needed in our community garden! No experience necessary, and instructions are provided. Did you know all our garden produce is donated to the Dorcas food pantry?

Approved volunteers can be garden helpers with classes. Not every class has parents who can make it to a garden session, so please consider helping with another class.
Spring watering volunteers are needed for taking care of the FWES courtyard through early June.
Join the spring campus workday on Sunday April 13 at 1pm. RSVP here.

We need you! FWES PTA is looking for volunteers for next year. Whether you have a little time or a lot, every bit makes a difference for our school community. Let's work together to create an amazing year for our students! More information about all positions on our website. If you are interested in helping in ANY role, please contact president@fwespta.org

Yearbooks are still for sale. Pre-orders only are guaranteed a yearbook!

Rent the spirit rock to show school spirit, celebrate a birthday, or mark another special occasion that your child or friend is celebrating.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

Friday, March 28, 2025

Happy Spring Break- no video message this week

FWES Friday Folder

Community Focus For March:

IB Learner Profile Attribute - Caring: We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

CASEL Competency - Relationship Skills: The abilities to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships and to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals and groups.

Next week at FWES…..

Spring Break- March 29-April 6!!

Week after Spring Break….

April 7

April 8 8:00am International Games

April 9 8:00am Nature Friends; 5th Grade Trip to Planetarium

April 10 7:45am Handbell Rehearsal; 4:30-6:30pm Student Led Conferences

April 11 7:45am PTA Board Mtg; 8:30am Walk to School Day; 4th Grade Trip to Gem Mine; 9:35am 5th Grade Career Fair; 4-5pm FWES PTA Play Date MacDonald Woods Park

April 12 12:00-2:00pm WCPSS District Reflection Winners Celebration at FWES (invitation only)

April 13 1:00-4:00pm FWES PTA Campus Clean Up

FWES News and Updates:

WCPSS Annual Student Survey- FWES will be administering the annual WCPSS Student Survey April 14-21, 2025. Please review the parent letter linked below for more information and for a preview of the questions asked each year. These survey results are an integral part of our FWES School Improvement Plan. FWES WCPSS Parent Survey Letter

FWES Family Activities-

Family Marathon Reminder- Have you started? No worries, you have plenty of time and Spring Break is next week!!! Completion date is April 17, 2025…. So start moving in this beautiful spring weather…. At the beach…. In your neighborhood…. In the mountains…. In Europe…. In Florida…. or just walking in your house…. Get moving and you can make it! Marathon Tracker

Letterland at Pullen Park- May 5-11, 2025 10:00am-8:00pm

Free Shakespeare in the Park event for teachers and families- Saturday, April 19th.

FWES Caring Club would like to invite students to take action for our earth during Spring Break. Complete 5 of the activities, in any order, on our Earth Day board. Return the signed Earth Day board to Mrs. Holste and receive an Earth Day prize. All of those wishing to participate must return the form by the end of April.

FWES PTA Updates

Our April newsletter is here! Also check out our latest advocacy newsletter.

Feedback needed! Thoughts to share? Enjoyed PTA events this year? How can we improve? Let us know what you think!

Save the date - lots of PTA activities on Friday April 11. Everyone is welcome to join our board meeting at 7:45am, walk to school at 8:30am, or after school for a playdate at MacDonald Woods Park.

Spring means lots of help needed in our community garden! No experience necessary, and instructions are provided. Did you know all our garden produce is donated to the Dorcas food pantry?

Approved volunteers can be garden helpers with classes. Not every class has parents who can make it to a garden session, so please consider helping with another class.
Spring watering volunteers are needed for taking care of the FWES courtyard through early June.
Join the spring campus workday on April 13 at 1pm.

Yearbooks are still for sale. Pre-orders only are guaranteed a yearbook!

Rent the spirit rock to show school spirit, celebrate a birthday, or mark another special occasion that your child or friend is celebrating.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

Friday, March 21, 2025

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

FWES Friday Folder *if links in the school messenger email do not work- use this link to access the Friday Folder posted on the website for active links😊 Technology gremlins can sometimes impact links put into School Messenger emails:)

Community Focus For March:

IB Learner Profile Attribute - Communicator: We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

CASEL Competency - Relationship Skills: The abilities to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships and to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals and groups.

Next week at FWES…..

Mar 24 2:10pm 2nd Grade Family Sharing (Bulla, Clancey, Hutchins)

Mar 25 8:00am International Games;

FWES Spotlight Student Jixon at Board of Ed Mtg- 5:30pm

Mar 26 8:00am Nature Friend’s; 1:00pm Write On

2:10pm 2nd Grade Family Sharing (Owens, Thomas,

Siouville)

Mar 27 7:35am SIT; 7:45am Handbell Rehearsal

6:00pm- Exhibition Event!!!

Mar 28 1:00pm Let’s Stitch Together; Last day to request SSA Testing for your student for 2025-26 (5:00pm is WCPSS deadline)

The next week at FWES…..

Spring Break- March 29-April 6!!

Week after Spring Break….

April 7

April 8 8:00am International Games

April 9 8:00am Nature Friends; 5th Grade Trip to Planetarium

April 10 7:45am Handbell Rehearsal; 4:30-6:30pm Student Led Conferences

April 11 7:45am PTA Board Mtg; 8:30am Walk to School Day; 4th Grade Trip to Gem Mine; 9:35am 5th Grade Career Fair; 4-5pm FWES PTA Play Date MacDonald Woods Park

Sunday, April 13 FWES PTA Grounds Clean Up/Garden Prep 1:00-4:00pm

Calendar Note:
FWES Exhibition- Thursday, March 27 6:00-7:45pm- All families invited to attend and 4th grade families and students are highly encouraged to

attend!

FWES News and Updates:

FWES PYP Exhibition Event

Thursday, March 27 6:00-7:30pm

All FWES families invited to attend- 4th grade families are encouraged to attend as a preview to Exhibition next year.

**Note- some content discussed at the event may not be appropriate for younger students- families should read titles and make decisions appropriate for the student(s) attending.

5th Grade Exhibition is coming…. But what really is Exhibition?

The PYP Exhibition: A Celebration of Learning

The PYP Exhibition is a special project that marks the culmination of a 5th graders journey in the Primary Years Programme (PYP). It is an opportunity for students in their final year of the PYP to showcase what they have learned and how they have grown as learners.

Led by Students, Built on Collaboration

Students take the lead in designing and carrying out their projects, working together to explore a globally significant topic they are passionate about. This process helps them develop independence, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.

An Inquiry-Based Approach

Through in-depth research and inquiry, students apply their knowledge and skills to investigate a real-world issue or opportunity. They connect their learning across different subjects, making meaningful discoveries along the way.

Demonstrating Growth

The exhibition is a chance for students to demonstrate their understanding of key concepts, their ability to solve problems, and the personal qualities they have developed—such as curiosity, responsibility, and confidence.

Taking Action

As part of their learning, students are encouraged to take action in response to their research. This might involve creating awareness, advocating for change, or developing a solution to a problem.*See below for more info.

Sharing and Celebrating

The exhibition concludes with a presentation to the school community and possibly a wider audience. This is a moment for students to share their findings, reflect on their learning journey, and celebrate their hard work and achievements.

By participating in the PYP Exhibition, students develop essential skills that prepare them for future learning and making a difference in the world. We look forward to celebrating their growth with you!

Taking Action at FWES…. Exhibition Groups are exploring opportunities to take action and make a difference related to their topic.

Groups will be sharing with the entire FWES Community in a variety of ways and may be shared in the Friday Folder, Posters in the School, Spirit Rock, website development, etc.

Current Action Projects:

Save our Rainforests, Save our Animals

School Spirit Rock- Note that groups may also choose to paint the rock to raise awareness for their topic

Children of War- The current rock is painted with the hashtag #childrennotsoldiers that will take you to the United Nations site to learn more about this globally significant problem of children being forced to be soldiers in wars that this group of 5^th graders researched and is passionate about advocating for these children.

WCPSS Budget Feedback from the Community

WCPSS has shared a proposed budget that includes reductions and cuts to balance based on the projected needs for 25-26.

April 8- WCPSS Central Office Board Room- Public Comment

April 11- Fuquay Varina Middle 6:15-8:15pm

April 16- Abbotts Creek Elementary 6:15-8:15pm

5th Grade Talent Show- Auditions begin April 18th. Registration and information about the performance is due no later than April 11th. Review information from Mr. Jones linked above to learn more. It is such a great event each year where students share their talents and creativity!

FWES PTA Updates

Thanks to your generosity, our Spring No-Fuss fundraiser was a massive success! PTA raised $7,856 to support our services and programs, and every dollar will make a positive impact at FWES. All students enjoyed extra recess time and a glow dance party this week, and first grade won the ice cream party! We are so grateful for your continued support!

Spring PTA and FWES Volunteer Opportunities:

Spring watering volunteers are needed for taking care of the FWES courtyard through early June. No experience necessary, and instructions are provided.
Approved volunteers sign up here to help with Hook a Book. Kids love having visitors read to their class!
Approved volunteers sign up here to help with Field Day on May 16.

Sneak peek of the 2024 - 2025 FWES yearbook cover. Yearbooks are still for sale. Pre-orders only are guaranteed a yearbook!

Rent the spirit rock to show school spirit, celebrate a birthday, or mark another special occasion that your child or friend is celebrating.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

Friday, March 14, 2025

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

Community Focus For March:

IB Learner Profile Attribute - Communicator: We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

CASEL Competency - Relationship Skills: The abilities to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships and to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals and groups.

Next week at FWES…..

Mar 17 FWES PTA Fund Raiser Goal Met- Extra Recess Today

Mar 18

Mar 19 8:00am Chess Club; FWES PTA Fund Raiser exceeded goal- Glow Stick Dance Party today

Mar 20 7:45am Handbell Rehearsal;

2nd Grade to IMAX;

3rd (Flanigan, Thompson, Quinn) to JC Arboretum;

6:00pm BAC District 9 Mtg at Cary High School

Mar 21 3rd (Dula, Crow, Madden) Grade to JC Arboretum

The next week at FWES…..

Mar 24 2:10pm 2nd Grade Family Sharing (Bulla, Hutchins, Clancey)

Mar 25 8:00am International Games;

FWES Spotlight Student Jixon at Board of Ed Mtg- 5:30pm

Mar 26 8:00am Nature Friend’s; 1:00pm Write On

2:10pm 2nd Grade Family Sharing (Thomas, Owens, Siouville)

Mar 27 7:35am SIT; 7:45am Handbell Rehearsal

6:00pm- Exhibition Event!!!

Mar 28 1:00pm Let’s Stitch Together

invite

Calendar Note:
FWES Exhibition- Thursday, March 27 6:00-7:45pm- All families invited to attend and 4th grade families and students are highly encouraged to attend!

Spring Break- March 29-April 6!!

FWES News and Updates:

5th Grade Exhibition is coming…. But what really is Exhibition?

The PYP Exhibition: A Celebration of Learning

Led by Students, Built on Collaboration

An Inquiry-Based Approach

Demonstrating Growth

Taking Action

Sharing and Celebrating

Taking Action at FWES…. Exhibition Groups are exploring opportunities to take action and make a difference related to their topic.

Groups will be sharing with the entire FWES Community in a variety of ways and may be shared in the Friday Folder, Posters in the School, Spirit Rock, website development, etc.

Current Action Projects:

Save our Rainforests, Save our Animals

School Spirit Rock- Note that groups may also choose to paint the rock to raise awareness for their topic

Children of War- The current rock is painted with the hashtag #childrennotsoldiers that will take you to the United Nations site to learn more about this globally significant problem of children being forced to be soldiers in wars that this group of 5^th graders researched and is passionate about advocating for these children.

Non School/WCPSS Sponsored After School Opportunity:

girls running

Girls on the Run- beginning soon

"Chicas en Carrera"-Comenzando pronto

FWES PTA Updates

Thank you for your overwhelming support for our Spring No-Fuss fundraiser! We have met our goal, and we appreciate any and all donations coming in! The grade-level challenge is still on and the winner will be announced on Monday morning. We are so grateful for your continued support!

We need you! FWES PTA is looking for volunteers for board positions and committees. Whether you have a little time or a lot, every bit makes a difference for our school community. Let's work together to create an amazing year for our students! More information about all positions on our website. If you are interested in helping in ANY role, please contact nominations@fwespta.org

Spring watering volunteers are needed for taking care of the FWES courtyard through early June. No experience necessary, and instructions are provided.

Approved volunteers sign up here to help with Field Day on May 16.

Thank you to families that generously donated items for the World Dance display case. They are ready to be picked up in the front office.

Sneak peek of the 2024 - 2025 FWES yearbook cover. Yearbooks are still for sale. Pre-orders only are guaranteed a yearbook!

Rent the spirit rock to show school spirit, celebrate a birthday, or mark another special occasion that your child or friend is celebrating.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

March 7, 2025

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message- no message this week

Community Focus For March:

IB Learner Profile Attribute - Communicator: We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

CASEL Competency - Relationship Skills: The abilities to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships and to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals and groups.

Next week at FWES…..

Mar 10 2nd Grade CogAt Testing 9:30-10:30am

Mar 11 8:00am International Games; 2nd Grade Cog At Testing

9:30-10:30am; Exhibition Panel Reviews for some 5th Graders

Mar 12 8:00am Nature Friends; 1:00pm Write On

Mar 13 7:45am Handbell Rehearsal; Cantamos Con Ritmo Performance;

Kinder Collaboration Rotation

Mar 14- Weather Make Up Day - Full Regular School Day!

The next week at FWES…..

Mar 17

Mar 18

Mar 19 8:00am Chess Club

Mar 20 7:45am Handbell Rehearsal; 2nd Grade to IMAX; 3rd (Flanigan,

Thompson, Quinn) Grade to JC Arboretum

6:00pm BAC 9 Meeting- Cary High School

Mar 21 3rd (Dula, Crow, Madden) Grade to JC Arboretum

Calendar Note:
FWES Exhibition- Thursday, March 27 6:00-7:45pm- All families invited to attend and 4th grade families and students are highly encouraged to attend!

FWES News and Updates:

5th Grade Families: Please review the Middle School Transitions presentation from the virtual sessions on March 4 (English) and March 6 (Espanol). The presentation includes several important documents for families to review prior to elective registration. If you have any questions, please contact counselors Sarah Naftel (snaftel@wcpss.net) and Drew Hutchins (dhutchins2@wcpss.net).

If you would like to register at home, please follow the steps in this packet- link below) (there are directions in both English & Espanol)

Registration Directions English/Spanish https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R1LkcWkadD1pje5NhlUo3p933Vw7ipmS/view?usp=sharing

NON-SCHOOL SPONSORED After School OPPORTUNITY- Note that the program below is an optional after school program for students- it is NOT sponsored or endorsed by Farmington Woods or WCPSS and operates separately from all WCPSS guidelines regarding programming and staffing- much like if you enrolled your student in a gymnastics or musical program outside of the school day. The program is only leasing space at FWES for programming and as such are only sharing the information below.

Girls on the Run- beginning March 10th

OPORTUNIDAD DESPUÉS DE LA ESCUELA NO PATROCINADA POR LA ESCUELA
Tenga en cuenta que el programa a continuación es un programa opcional después de la escuela para los estudiantes; NO está patrocinado ni respaldado por Farmington Woods ni por WCPSS, y opera por separado de todas las directrices de WCPSS en cuanto a programación y personal, de manera similar a si inscribiera a su estudiante en un programa de gimnasia o musical fuera del horario escolar. El programa solo está arrendando espacio en FWES para la programación y, como tal, solo está compartiendo la información a continuación.

"Chicas en Carrera"- A partir del 10 de marzo

FWES PTA Updates

Join us on Friday March 7 for World Dance! All FWES families are invited to attend! For more information - bit.ly/FWESWorldDance.

Students are working on a dance in their Spanish classes and are invited to perform that evening. Please have your child in the cafeteria 5 minutes in advance of the time listed below. Their participation is optional, but we would love to have them join us!

Food trucks 5:30pm - 8pm

Dance and Activities 6pm - 8pm

Once the kids travel around the world and fill out their passports, enter for a chance to win prizes including $50 to Buffaloe Lanes Cary, Shake Shack food, and more!

Grades K-2 Spanish Dance performance at 6:30pm

Grades 3-5 Spanish Dance performance at 7:00pm

Based on parent feedback and our goal of spreading fundraising efforts throughout the year, we are launching a No-Fuss Fundraiser to ensure we start the next school year strong. This fundraiser will run from March 7 to March 15, and our goal is $5,000. It's a simple click to donate and share with friends and family. Prizes for the kids include PJ/Stuffy Day, Extra Recess Time, and Glow Dance Party. The grade that raises the most wins an Ice Cream Party! A flyer with more information will be in Friday Folders. Thank you for your continued support in making our school the best it can be!

We need you! FWES PTA is looking for volunteers for board positions and committees. Whether you have a little time or a lot, every bit makes a difference for our school community. Let's work together to create an amazing year for our students! More information about all positions on our website. If you are interested in helping in ANY role, please contact nominations@fwespta.org

Spring watering volunteers are needed for taking care of the FWES courtyard through early June. No experience necessary, and instructions are provided. Thanks so much for your continued support of our community garden! Contact garden@fwespta.org if you have questions.

Approved volunteers sign up here to help with Field Day on May 16.

Sneak peek of the 2024 - 2025 FWES yearbook cover. Yearbooks are still for sale. Pre-orders only are guaranteed a yearbook!

Rent the spirit rock to show school spirit, celebrate a birthday, or mark another special occasion that your child or friend is celebrating.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

February 28, 2025

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

Community Focus For March:

IB Learner Profile Attribute - Communicator: We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

CASEL Competency - Relationship Skills: The abilities to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships and to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals and groups.

Next Week……

Mar 3

Mar 4 Japanese Art and Magic Cultural Arts - 5th Collaboration Day

6-7pm Virtual Middle School Family Registration Session- English

Mar 5 8:00pm Chess Club

Mar 6 7:45am PTA Board Mtg; 7:45am Handbell Rehearsal; Exhibition

Panel Reviews for some 5th Graders

6-7pm Virtual Middle School Family Registration Session- Spanish

Mar 7 8:30am Walk To School Day

2:15pm 1st Grade Family Sharing 6:00pm FWES PTA World

Dance Event!

Sat Mar 8- NCSU Vet School Open House 9am-3pm- Family Fun!

The next week….

Mar 10 2nd Grade CogAt Testing 9:30-10:30am

Mar 11 8:00am International Games; 2nd Grade Cog At Testing

9:30-10:30am; Exhibition Panel Reviews for some 5th Graders

Mar 12 8:00am Nature Friends; 1:00pm Write On

Mar 13 7:45am Handbell Rehearsal; Cantamos Con Ritmo Performance; Kinder Collaboration Rotation

Mar 14- Weather Make Up Day - Full Regular School Day!

FWES News:

Single Subject Acceleration for 2025-26

If you are interested in learning more about the Single Subject Acceleration (SSA) process for your student in math or reading for the 2025-26 school year, please complete this form below by March 5, 2025: 2025-26 FWES SSA Information Request

**Important: Completing the above form is NOT a formal request for SSA testing. By submitting this form, you are requesting information about the SSA process to be sent to the email address(es) you provide. A link to the official WCPSS SSA request will be shared at a later date.

Si está interesado en obtener más información sobre el proceso de Aceleración de Materia Única (SSA, por sus siglas en inglés) para su estudiante en matemáticas o lectura para el año escolar 2025-26, complete el siguiente formulario antes del 5 de marzo de 2025:

Solicitud de Información sobre SSA 2025-26 de FWES

Importante: Completar el formulario anterior NO es una solicitud formal para la prueba de SSA. Al enviar este formulario, usted está solicitando información sobre el proceso de SSA, la cual se enviará a la dirección(es) de correo electrónico que proporcione. Se compartirá un enlace a la solicitud oficial de SSA de WCPSS en una fecha posterior.

NON-SCHOOL SPONSORED After School OPPORTUNITY- Note that the program below is an optional after school program for students- it is NOT sponsored or endorsed by Farmington Woods or WCPSS and operates separately from all WCPSS guidelines regarding programming and staffing- much like if you enrolled your student in a gymnastics or musical program outside of the school day. The program is only leasing space at FWES for programming and as such are only sharing the information below.

Girls on the Run- beginning March 10th

OPORTUNIDAD DESPUÉS DE LA ESCUELA NO PATROCINADA POR LA ESCUELA
Tenga en cuenta que el programa a continuación es un programa opcional después de la escuela para los estudiantes; NO está patrocinado ni respaldado por Farmington Woods ni por WCPSS, y opera por separado de todas las directrices de WCPSS en cuanto a programación y personal, de manera similar a si inscribiera a su estudiante en un programa de gimnasia o musical fuera del horario escolar. El programa solo está arrendando espacio en FWES para la programación y, como tal, solo está compartiendo la información a continuación.

"Chicas en Carrera"- A partir del 10 de marzo

FWES PTA Updates

Our March newsletter is here!

Join us on Friday March 7 for World Dance! This annual FWES tradition is a celebration of our school’s diversity and cultural heritage. We encourage families to wear cultural dress and share. We learn about different cultural dances, music, crafts, games, and traditions. All FWES families are invited to attend! For more information - bit.ly/FWESWorldDance. Students are working on a dance in their Spanish classes and are invited to perform that evening. Please have your child in the cafeteria 5 minutes in advance of the time listed below. Their participation is optional, but we would love to have them join us!

Food trucks 5:30pm - 8pm

Dance and Activities 6-8pm

Grades K-2 Spanish Dance performance at 6:30pm

Grades 3-5 Spanish Dance performance at 7:00pm

World Dance Volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Please help if you can. Shifts are for half the event so you can still enjoy the evening with your family. We cannot have this event without enough volunteers!!

Spring watering volunteers are needed for taking care of the FWES courtyard through early June. No experience necessary, and instructions are provided. Thanks so much for your continued support of our community garden! Contact garden@fwespta.org if you have questions.

Can you help next year? FWES PTA is looking for volunteers for board positions and committees, and we need you! Whether you have a little time or a lot, every bit makes a difference for our school community. Let's work together to create an amazing year for our students! More information about all positions on our website. If you are interested in helping in ANY role, please contact nominations@fwespta.org

Approved volunteers sign up here to help with Field Day on May 16.

Sneak peek of the 2024 - 2025 FWES yearbook cover. Yearbooks are still for sale. Pre-orders only are guaranteed a yearbook!

Rent the spirit rock to show school spirit, celebrate a birthday, or mark another special occasion that your child or friend is celebrating.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

February 21, 2025

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

Community Focus For February:

IB Learner Profile Attribute Knowledgeable: We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.

CASEL Competency - Social Awareness: The abilities to understand the perspectives of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and contexts.

Next Week……

Feb 24

Feb 25 8:00am International Games: Picture Day- Individual and

Class Group

Feb 26 8:00am Nature Friends; 1:30 Write On; 5th Grade Trip to

Garner HS

6:00pm State of the Schools- Dr. Robert Taylor,

Superintendent- Southeast Raleigh High School

Feb 27 7:45am Handbell Rehearsal

Feb 28 9:45am New Magnet Student Welcome Event; 1:00 Let’s

Stitch Together

The next week….

Mar 3

Mar 4 Japanese Art and Magic Cultural Arts- 5th

Collaboration Day

6-7pm Virtual Middle School Registration Session for 5th Grade Parents

Mar 5 8:00pm Chess Club

Mar 6 7:45am PTA Board Mtg; 7:45am Handbell Rehearsal;

Exhibition Panel Reviews for some 5th Graders

6-7pm Sesión de Registro para la Escuela Secundaria Virtual para Padres de Estudiantes de 5.º Grado

Mar 7 2:15pm 1st Grade Family Sharing

6:00pm FWES PTA World Dance Event!

Sat Mar 8- NCSU Vet School Open House 9am-3pm- Family

Fun!

FWES News:

Picture Day- Picture Day is coming on February 25th! Lifetouch School Photography, known for capturing school pictures from K-12 nationwide, will take our school photos this year. For more information about Picture Day, check out the flyer provided or visit: https://schools.lifetouch.com/for-your-families/

¡Día de la Foto! 📸

¡El Día de la Foto será el 25 de febrero! Lifetouch School Photography, conocida por capturar fotos escolares de K-12 en todo el país, tomará nuestras fotos escolares este año. Para obtener más información sobre el Día de la Foto, consulta el folleto proporcionado o visita: https://schools.lifetouch.com/for-your-families/

Internet Safety Presentation and Information

If you were not able to join the Family Academy- use the link above to review the presentation that was shared with families.

Resources to Help Our Kids Thrive- resources and research on internet addiction, phones, social media and more.

At FWES, we also have an Internet Safety Plan where lessons about safety are taught each year to build student understanding and capacity to be safe on the internet.

Single Subject Acceleration for 2025-26

Solicitud de Información sobre SSA 2025-26 de FWES

Importante: Completar el formulario anterior NO es una solicitud formal para la prueba de SSA. Al enviar este formulario, usted está solicitando información sobre el proceso de SSA, la cual se enviará a la dirección(es) de correo electrónico que proporcione. Se compartirá un enlace a la solicitud oficial de SSA de WCPSS en una fecha posterior.

📚 Wake Up and Read Book Drive – February! 📚

FWES School Wide Action Project

Our school is collecting books for Wake Up and Read throughout the month of February! Help us share the joy of reading by donating new or gently read books for children. They are especially seeking recently published, diverse, visually appealing, and high-interest books to engage young readers.

Drop off your donations in the collection bins located in the main lobby anytime in February. Thank you for supporting literacy in our community! ❤️📖

📖 Stay Connected! 📖

Follow our Farmington Woods ES Inquiry Center Facebook Page to stay updated on library events, book recommendations, and exciting reading programs! 📚✨

Pre K Universal Application

Pre K students who will be 4 by August 31, 2025 are eligible to apply. Programs are WCPSS sponsored and are free for families meeting income requirements and for families with identified academic needs. Applications should be completed as soon as possible.

Research data indicates that preschool programming strengthen a student’s transition to kindergarten and establishes strong foundational pre-academic skills and readiness.

Pre K Program Application for 25-26- English

Pre K Program Application for 25-26- Espanol

FWES PTA Updates

Last call for World Dance volunteers for the festival on March 7! We are looking for activity ideas representing your culture or region of origin (art/craft/game), especially from Middle Eastern and African countries. You are welcome to email us your ideas and PTA will try to implement them OR run the event on the day. Sign up here for activities and sign up here for dancers. For more information about World Dance, please go to bit.ly/FWESWorldDance

Have you been on a field trip lately, volunteered in a classroom, taken some great pictures on the playground? Please don't forget to share them for use in the yearbook! Please email yearbook@fwespta.org before it is too late!

Yearbooks are still for sale. Pre-orders only are guaranteed a yearbook!

Rent the spirit rock to show school spirit, celebrate a birthday, or mark another special occasion that your child or friend is celebrating.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

February 14, 2025

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

💕💟Happy Valentine’s Day!

We LOVE our FWES Community!

Community Focus For February:

IB Learner Profile Attribute Knowledgeable: We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.

CASEL Competency - Social Awareness: The abilities to understand the perspectives of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and contexts.

Next Week….

Feb 17 No School- Teacher Workday

PTA Play Day Event at Urban Air - discount prices and 20% back to school!

Feb 18 100th Day of School!!! Student Club Picture Day

Feb 19 8:00am Chess Club

Feb 20 7:35am School Improvement Team Meeting

7:45am Handbell Rehearsal

WCPSS Family Academy for FWES Families

Virtual Presentation 6:30-7:30pm

Feb 21 Fridays are FWES Spirit Days! Wear your Spiritwear!

The following week….

Feb 24

Feb 25 8:00am International Games: Picture Day- Individual and

Class Group

Feb 26 8:00am Nature Friends; 1:30 Write On; 5th Grade Trip to

Garner HS

6:00pm State of the Schools- Dr. Robert Taylor,

Superintendent- Southeast Raleigh High School

Feb 27 7:45am Handbell Rehearsal

Feb 28 9:45am New Magnet Student Welcome Event; 1:00 Let’s

Stitch Together

FWES News:

Happy 100th Day of School- Tuesday, February 18th will be the 100th day of the 24-25 school year!

Club Pictures- Club and Group Photos will be taken Tuesday 2/18. Your club leaders will be communicating details with you. Our Schedule for Club Photos is linked here. Students must be present at the time posted in the schedule, there are no re-takes for Club Photos.

Family Marathon Begins Monday, February 10th!

Paper copies of the documents linked below are in your Friday Folder. What a great way to get outside as a family and get your walking/running miles!

Family Marathon Information

Maratón Familiar FWES 2025

Family Marathon Tracker 2025

FWES PTA Updates

On Monday February 17, enjoy some fun on this no-school day with your friends and families with special discounted prices at Urban Air Morrisville! 20% goes back to school from all in person ticket purchases mentioning FWES. Bring friends and get out some energy!

Spring pictures volunteers needed to get students prepared for the camera. Club photos will be taken on February 18, and class and individual pictures will be taken on February 25. You must be an approved volunteer to help.

On Thursday February 20, PTA is hosting a WCPSS Family Academy virtual presentation from 6:30 - 7:30pm on the topic of Internet Safety. All caregivers are invited to join virtually to learn more about this important topic.

World Dance volunteers needed for the festival on March 7! We are looking for activity ideas representing your culture or region of origin (art/craft/game), especially from Middle Eastern and African countries. You are welcome to email us your ideas and PTA will try to implement them OR run the event on the day. Sign up here for activities and sign up here for dancers. For more information about World Dance, please go to bit.ly/FWESWorldDance

Have you been on a field trip lately, volunteered in a classroom, took some great pictures on the playground? Please don't forget to share them for use in the yearbook! Please email yearbook@fwespta.org before it is too late! Yearbooks are still for sale. Pre-orders only are guaranteed a yearbook!

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

February 7, 2025

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

Community Focus For February:

CASEL Competency - Social Awareness: The abilities to understand the perspectives of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and contexts.

Next Week……

Bus Driver Appreciation Week!

Feb 10

Feb 11 8:00am International Games

Feb 12 8:00am Nature Friends; 1:30pm Write On

Feb 13 7:45am Handbell Rehearsal

Feb 14 Happy Valentine’s Day! 💕

7:45am PTA Board Meeting; 4th Grade to Legislature Field Trip

The following week….

Feb 17 No School- Teacher Workday

PTA Play Day Event at Urban Air- 20% discount

Feb 18 100th Day of School!!! Student Club Picture Day

Feb 19 8:00am Chess Club

Feb 20 7:35am School Improvement Team Meeting

7:45am Handbell Rehearsal

WCPSS Family Academy for FWES Families

Virtual Presentation 6:30-7:30pm “Internet Safety” Espanol

Feb 21 Fridays are FWES Spirit Days! Wear your Spiritwear!

FWES News:

FWES Recognized by Magnet Schools of America as a Magnet School of Excellence 2025!

We are thrilled to share that we have continued our tradition of national recognition by Magnet Schools of America. This recognition is celebrated because of the strong community we have created that is focused on not only the vision of the IB/PYP but also in upholding the pillars of magnet schools. The process includes a review of our school’s work and success in all of the 5 pillars: Diversity, Innovative Programming, Academic Excellence, Leadership and Family and Community Partnerships. We could not have this success without the partnerships and support of our school families! Thank you!

Family Marathon Begins Monday, February 10th!

Paper copies of the documents linked below are in your Friday Folder. What a great way to get outside as a family and get your walking/running miles!

Family Marathon Information

Maratón Familiar FWES 2025

Family Marathon Tracker 2025

WCPSS Family Academy Session for Parents- Internet Safety!

Mark your calendar to join this virtual event on Thursday, February 20th from 6:30-7:30pm to learn more about how to support your child’s safety when accessing information on the internet.

La Academia Familiar sobre Seguridad en Internet se ofrecerá en inglés y español.

📚 Wake Up and Read Book Drive – February! 📚

FWES School Wide Action Project

Drop off your donations in the collection bins located in the main lobby anytime in February. Thank you for supporting literacy in our community! ❤️📖

📖 Stay Connected! 📖

Follow our Farmington Woods ES Inquiry Center Facebook Page to stay updated on library events, book recommendations, and exciting reading programs! 📚✨

FWES PTA Updates

Our February newsletter is here!

Save the date - Monday February 17, enjoy some time on this no-school day with your friends and families with special prices at Urban Air Morrisville just for FWES! 20% goes back to school from all in person ticket purchases mentioning FWES.

Spring pictures will be taken this month and we need help getting students prepared for the camera. Club photos will be taken on February 18, and class and individual pictures will be taken on February 25. You must be an approved volunteer to help.

World Dance volunteers needed for the festival on March 7! We are looking for activity ideas representing your culture or region of origin (art/craft/game), especially from Middle Eastern and African countries. You are welcome to email us your ideas and PTA will try to implement them OR run the event on the day. Sign up here for activities and sign up here for dancers. We also need items for our display case - please drop off by February 14. For more information about World Dance, please go to bit.ly/FWESWorldDance

On Thursday February 20, PTA is hosting a WCPSS Family Academy virtual presentation from 6:30 - 7:30pm on the topic of Internet Safety

Yearbooks are still for sale. Enjoy having a yearbook? We need someone to work with an experienced volunteer before she leaves the school. Contact yearbook@fwespta.org for more information.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

January 31, 2025

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message- sorry tech glitch and it did not save:) Will be back next week!

Community Focus For February:

CASEL Competency - Social Awareness: The abilities to understand the perspectives of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and contexts.

Next Week……

School Counselor Appreciation Week!

Please send your messages of appreciation to Mrs. Naftel and Mrs. Hutchins!

Feb 3 Junior Achievement visits 5th Grade

BAC District 9 Mtg- Crossroads Flex HS 6:00pm

Feb 4 Kinder In House Trip- “Science Fun”

Feb 5

Feb 6

Feb 7 Read the World Day! Multicultural Readings today!

8:30am Walk To School Day

2:15pm 4th Grade Family Sharing Event in Cafe

6:00pm PTA Family Movie Night - rescheduled from 1/10/25

The following week….

Bus Driver Appreciation Week!

Feb 10

Feb 11 8:00am International Games

Feb 12 8:00am Nature Friends; 1:30pm Write On

Feb 13 7:45am Handbell Rehearsal

Feb 14 Happy Valentine’s Day! 💕4th Grade to Legislature Field Trip

Mark your Calendars:

Monday, February 17th- No School- Teacher Workday

PTA Play Day Event at Urban Air- 20% discount

Thursday, February 20th- WCPSS Family Academy for FWES Families

Virtual Presentation 6:30-7:30pm

FWES Updates:

Report Cards Go Home Today for Q2 - We are at the halfway point!

IB Units of Inquiry and Instructional Standards 2024-25- review the links on the document to review the standards included on the report card and look ahead at the content coming in Q3.

📚 Wake Up and Read Book Drive – February! 📚

FWES School Wide Action Project

Our school is collecting books for Wake Up and Read throughout the month of February! Help us share the joy of reading by donating new or gently read books for children. They are especially seeking recently published, diverse, visually appealing, and high-interest books to engage young readers.

Drop off your donations in the collection bins located in the main lobby anytime in February. Thank you for supporting literacy in our community! ❤️📖

📖 Stay Connected! 📖

Follow our Farmington Woods ES Inquiry Center Facebook Page to stay updated on library events, book recommendations, and exciting reading programs! 📚✨

FWES PTA Updates

Our February newsletter is here!

On Friday February 7 at 6pm, join us for Family Movie Night. Bring your dinner and blankets, and watch the movie Wild Robot with friends. PTA will provide popcorn! Parents must stay to supervise their children.

Before the movie, there will be a PTA meeting to discuss using PTA funds to revitalize our cafeteria into a more "IB Minded" space. By purchasing new tables (approximately $30,000) to create a more community-based atmosphere, and partnering with the WCPSS Magnet office, our cafeteria could have a fresh look next year. PTA membership needs to approve this adjustment to our budget. Join us to discuss and vote on this project - we cannot move forward without member input, so make your voice heard! It’s never too late to join FWES PTA!

Yearbooks are for sale. Enjoy having a yearbook? We need creative and organized individuals to work with an experienced volunteer before she leaves the school. Contact yearbook@fwespta.org for more information.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

January 24, 2025

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

Community Focus This Month:

IB Learner Profile Attribute - Open-Minded: We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

CASEL Competency - Social Awareness: The abilities to understand the perspectives of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and contexts.

Next Week….

Jan 27

Jan 28 8:00 am International Games Club

Jan 29 8:00am Chess Club

Jan 30 7:45 am Handbell Rehearsal

6:00-7:30 pm Inquiry Into STEAM Night! FWES Student Council

6:00-8:00 PTA Spirit Night Shake Shack

Jan 31 Report Cards for Quarter 2 go home

Last Day for Yearbook 5th Grade Ads to be submitted

The Following Week…..Counselor Appreciation Week!!!

Feb 3 Junior Achievement visits 5th Grade

BAC District 9 Mtg- Crossroads Flex HS 6:00pm

Feb 4 Kinder In House Trip- “Science Fun”

Feb 5

Feb 6

Feb 7 Read the World Day! Multicultural Readings today!

2:15pm 4th Grade Family Sharing Event in Cafe

6:00pm PTA Family Movie Night- rescheduled from 1/10/25

FWES Updates:

Welcome Mrs. Drew Hutchins to FWES as our new counselor!

Mrs. Hutchins began at Farmington on Friday, January 24th. We look forward to support of students, families and staff with her expertise in counseling. Please help us welcome her!

Student Council FWES Inquiry into STEAM Night

Thursday, January 30th!!

Activities for the entire family throughout the building, including special robotics and engineering visitors from the community! 6:00-7:30pm

PTA Spirit Night, too, at Shake Shack 6:00-8:00pm!

Pre K Universal Application

Research data indicates that preschool programming strengthen a student’s transition to kindergarten and establishes strong foundational pre-academic skills and readiness.

Pre K Program Application for 25-26- English

Pre K Program Application for 25-26- Espanol

Winter Weather Procedures 2025 🥶❄☃

Please review our procedures and schedule information on the document linked above should there be any changes to school schedules. ❄

FWES PTA Updates

STEAM night is on January 30 at 6pm.. A few more volunteers are needed to run all the activities. Sign up here if you can help.

Join the World Dance Committee! VIRTUAL interest meeting Friday, January 31 at 12 noon. We can't hold these events without volunteers! We have fantastic chairpeople to lead the team. World Dance is scheduled for Friday, March 7 and we'd love your support! Help from home, or during the event, to organize country activities, schedule and line up dancers, organize our volunteers, and secure prizes for the kids, all while sharing your passion for your own culture. Please email: worlddance@fwespta.org or contact Leah-Catherine at 984-500-7232. Sign ups coming soon for interested dancers and other cultural activity contributions.

Yearbooks are for sale. Fifth grade recognition ads are due by January 31.

On Friday February 7 at 6pm, join us for a PTA meeting and Family Movie Night. Bring your dinner and blankets, and watch the movie Wild Robot with friends. PTA will provide popcorn! Parents must stay to supervise their children.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

January 17, 2025

Community Focus This Month:

IB Learner Profile Attribute - Open-Minded: We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

CASEL Competency - Social Awareness: The abilities to understand the perspectives of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and contexts.

Next Week….

Jan 20 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day Holiday - No School

Day of Service/IB Action

Jan 21 Teacher Workday - No School for students

Jan 22 8:00am Nature Friends Club; 1:30pm Write On Club

Cultural Arts Yasu Ishida- Japanese Storytelling and Magic;

Collaboration Rotation with Specialists for 5th Grade

Jan 23 7:35am School Improvement Team Meeting

7:45am Handbell Rehearsal

Jan 24 9:45am FWES School Spelling Bee Final (only parents of participants

may attend)

The Next Week…..

Jan 27

Jan 28 8:00 am International Games Club

Jan 29 8:00am Chess Club

Jan 30 7:45 am Handbell Rehearsal

8:15-8:45 Ancient Sanskrit Club

6:00-7:30 pm Inquiry Into STEAM Night! FWES Student Council

6:00-8:00 PTA Spirit Night Shake Shack

Jan 31 Report Cards for Quarter 2 go home

8:15-8:45 Kids Yoga and Meditation Club

Note:

Feb 7 Family Movie Night Pajama Jam 6-8pm (rescheduled)

FWES Updates:

Winter Weather Procedures 2025 🥶❄☃

Cold weather is arriving and there is the slight possibility of winter precipitation next week. Please review our procedures and schedule information on the document linked above should there be any changes to school schedules. ❄

MLK Day of Service/IB Action- Monday, January 20, 2025

Please consider how your family might participate in honoring Martin Luther King, Jr’s legacy by taking IB Action in our community.

The flyer above has many local options that are family friendly and would provide your child and your family with a way to spend the holiday from school supporting developing the IB Learner Profile Attributes and making the world a better place. 🌎

Student Council Sponsored FWES Inquiry into STEAM Night- Thursday, January 30th!!

Activities for the entire family throughout the building, including special robotics and engineering visitors from the community! 6:00-7:30pm

Pre K Universal Application

Research data indicates that preschool programming strengthen a student’s transition to kindergarten and establishes strong foundational pre-academic skills and readiness.

Pre K Program Application for 25-26- English

Pre K Program Application for 25-26- Espanol

WCPSS Asbestos Annual Notification 2024-25

Asbestos Notification- English

Asbestos Notification- Espanol

FWES PTA Updates

Take action with our Winter Campus Work Day on Saturday January 25 at 1pm. There will be a workshop on bush pruning techniques led by experts at Leaf & Limb at 1pm. Afterwards, we’ll divide up into teams to tackle some of the larger shrubs around campus. Childcare for school aged children will be provided during the presentation. RSVP here! If you know a community group that would like to join, contact garden@fwespta.org

STEAM night is on January 30 at 6pm. A few more volunteers are needed to run all the activities. Sign up here if you can help.

Yearbooks are for sale. Fifth grade recognition ads are due by January 31.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

January 10, 2025

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

TODAY- school will dismiss 3 hours early- Walkers at 12:40pm; Carpool and Buses at 12:45pm. Thank you for being prepared for your child’s dismissal early today. Stay safe and warm in the storm! ❄❄

Next Week…..

Jan 13 9:45am Magnet Info and Tour

Jan 14 8:00 am International Games Club

Jan 15 8:00am Chess Club

Jan 16 7:45am Handbell Rehearsal

3rd Grade In House The Traveling Tortoise Field Trip

Jan 17 8:30am Walk To School Day

1:30pm Magnet Info and Tour (make up from 1/10 pm tour cancelation)

The Next Week preview…..

Jan 20 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day Holiday- No School

Day of Service/IB Action

Jan 21 Teacher Workday- No School for students

Jan 22 8:00am Nature Friends Club; 1:30pm Write On Club

Cultural Arts Yasu Ishida- Japanese Storytelling and Magic;

Collaboration Rotation with Specialists for 5th Grade

Jan 23 7:35am School Improvement Team Meeting

7:45am Handbell Rehearsal

Jan 24 9:45am FWES School Spelling Bee Final (only parents of participants

may attend)

FWES Updates:

Winter Weather Procedures 2025 🥶❄☃

MLK Day of Service/IB Action- Monday, January 20, 2025

Please consider how your family might participate in honoring Martin Luther King, Jr’s legacy by taking IB Action in our community.

Pre K Universal Application

Research data indicates that preschool programming strengthen a student’s transition to kindergarten and establishes strong foundational pre-academic skills and readiness.

Pre K Program Application for 25-26- English

Pre K Program Application for 25-26- Espanol

FWES PTA Updates

Our January newsletter is here!

We need your help for a Winter Campus Work Day on Saturday January 25 at 1pm. There will be a workshop on bush pruning techniques led by experts at Leaf & Limb at 1pm. Afterwards, we’ll divide up into teams to tackle some of the larger shrubs around campus. Bring clippers, pruners, and saws. Trucks to haul debris to the convenience center will be needed. Childcare for school aged children will be provided during the presentation. RSVP here! If you know a community group that would like to join, contact garden@fwespta.org

STEAM night will be January 30 from 6-8pm. A few more volunteers are needed to run all the activities. Sign up here if you can help.

Congratulations to third grade student Faith Thomason who won Honorable Mention in the county level PTA Reflections Intermediate Visual Arts Category! Wake County PTA Council will be holding a celebration at FWES on April 12th for all students on the honoree list. (Click here to view the list.) We encourage you to start thinking about submitting a piece for next year's theme: "I Belong."

Yearbooks are for sale. Fifth grade recognition ads are due by January 31.

Save the date - World Dance will be on March 7. We need committee volunteers to help us plan the event, and that evening help is needed. Please contact LC at 919-412-4814 if interested.

Enjoy having a yearbook? We need creative and organized individuals to work with an experienced volunteer before she leaves the school. Contact yearbook@fwespta.org for more information.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

January 2, 2025

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

Happy 2025!!

Jan 6

Jan 7

Jan 8 8:00am Nature Friends Club; 1:30 Write On Club

4th Grade Field Trip to NC Symphony

Jan 9 7:45am Handbell Rehearsal

3rd Grade In House The Traveling Tortoise Field Trip

Jan 10 7:45am PTA Board Meeting

Kindergarten Field Trip To Marbles

1:00pm Let’s Stitch Together Club

9:45am and 1:30pm Magnet Information Sessions and Tours

6pm PTA Family Movie Night - Wild Robot! In FWES Cafe

FWES Updates:

Winter Weather Procedures 2025 🥶❄☃

FWES PTA Updates

Our January newsletter is here!

On Friday January 10 at 6pm, join us for a PTA meeting and Family Movie Night. Bring your dinner and blankets, and watch the movie Wild Robot with friends. PTA will provide popcorn! Parents must stay to supervise their children.

We need your help for a Winter Campus Work Day on Saturday January 25 at 1pm. There will be a workshop on bush pruning techniques led by experts at Leaf & Limb at 1pm. Afterwards, we’ll divide up into teams to tackle some of the larger shrubs around campus. Bring clippers, pruners, and saws. Trucks to haul debris to the convenience center will be needed. Childcare for school aged children will be provided during the presentation. RSVP here! If you know a community group that would like to join, contact garden@fwespta.org

Yearbooks are for sale. Fifth grade recognition ads are due by January 31.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

December 13, 2024

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

**Oops I missed sending the message via School Messenger last week but it is posted on the website, so sorry! Check it out here.

Important Dates: (check all dates regularly on the FWES Website)

Dec 16 Knuffle Bunny- Share the day with your best stuffy friend.

Last Day Gift of Reading- Guest Reader Sign Up

Fifth Grade Spelling Bee 2:00-3:00

Dec 17 Mixed: A Colorful Story- Celebrate Uniqueness-wear a wacky, tacky

outfit today!

Second Grade Spelling Bee 9:30-10:30

Fourth Grade Spelling Bee 2:00-3:00

Dec 18 Chess Club 8:00-8:45

Uncle Nacho’s Hat- Wear your favorite or silliest hat!

Guest Readers Invited:

Kinder-10:30-11:15 am

1st- 11:30am -12:15 pm

2nd- 2:00-2:45 pm

3rd- 10:30-11:15 am

4th- 2:15-3:00 pm

5th- 11:45-12:30 pm

Dec 19 Handbells Rehearsal 7:45-8:45 am

Reading Logs due by 3:45 pm

Counting to Bananas- Count Me In- Dress with a number in mind-

your favorite decade, era or number!

Dec 20 Gift of Reading IB Assemblies:

9:30-10:10 am K-2

10:20-11:00 am 3-5

Bear Snores On- Wear pajamas and bring a favorite book to read.

Winter Break for Students

December 21, 2024 through January 3, 2025

Students Return on Monday, January 6, 2025

Happy 2025!! A little preview at the return week….

Jan 6

Jan 7

Jan 8 8:00am Nature Friends Club; 1:30 Write On Club

4th Grade Field Trip to NC Symphony

Jan 9 7:45am Handbell Rehearsal

3rd Grade In House The Traveling Tortoise Field Trip

Jan 10 7:45am PTA Board Meeting

Kindergarten Field Trip To Marbles

1:00pm Let’s Stitch Together Club

9:45am and 1:30pm Magnet Information Sessions and Tours

PTA Family Movie Night- Wild Robot!

FWES Updates:

Gift of Reading 2024- The FWES annual tradition of celebrating the gift of reading this holiday season will be December 16-20, 2024. Each day has a theme and a book to go with it… with the option to also listen to read aloud each day at home, too. Students are also encouraged to read at least 20 minutes a day from December 13-19 to be entered into a book prize drawing.

Wednesday, December 18th will be our Guest Reader/Read Together Day- and if you are an approved volunteer, you are invited to sign up to read in your student’s classroom and/or other classrooms. It is Hat Day- so if you sign up, pick out the hat you’ll wear to read.

Gift of Reading Log 2024- Due Thursday, December 19th by 3:45pm.

Gift of Reading- Guest Reader Sign Up- Wed. December 18, 2024 sign up by Monday, December 16th!!!!

Save the Date: 5th Grade Career Fair, Friday April 11, 2025 9:20-10:30 am FWES Cafeteria.Farmington Elementary School Counseling Dept will be hosting its Annual Career Fair for our fifth graders on Friday, April 11th, 9:20-10:30! The purpose of the Career Fair is to expose students to a variety of careers in order to jumpstart their thinking about the future. Our goal is to have our students be college and career ready after high school graduation and this exploratory learning opportunity is an event we think will be helpful to their preparation.

We would love to partner with you and invite families to share information about your career. Additionally, if you work in a global industry, as an IB school, we welcome your perspective of how students’ work as IB Learners helps them prepare to work in these types of career fields.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Mrs. Naftel at snaftel@wcpss.net at your earliest convenience!

FWES PTA Updates

Help us wish the teachers a Happy Holidays with a waffle brunch on December 20! We need day-of volunteers as well as supplies sent in to help us bring the fun to life. Sign up here

Working on holiday shopping? Check out Staff Preferences to get things they really need and like!

Our December newsletter is here.

Family Movie Night - Save the date! After winter break, on January 10 at 6pm, join us for a PTA meeting and family movie night. Bring your dinner and blankets, and watch the movie Wild Robot with friends. PTA will provide popcorn! Parents must stay to supervise their children.

Yearbooks are for sale. Fifth grade recognition ads are due by January 31.

Special project assistance needed! PTA needs to change our back to school supplier from Yubbler, and we need a volunteer to investigate other options. Contact communications@fwespta.org if you can help!

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

December 6, 2024

Mrs. Pierce's Video Message

Important Dates: (check all dates regularly on the FWES Website)

Dec 9 6:00 BAC District 9 Meeting Apex High School

Dec 10 8:00am International Games

5:00pm Neighborhood Visits- Grissom and Curfman Streets

Holiday Play Date Spirit Night at Waverly Place Playground 5-7pm

Dec 11 8:00am Nature Friend’s Club; 1:00pm Write On Club

9:30-10:30 am Select 3rd Graders- IOWA Testing

Dec 12 7:45am Handbell Rehearsal

9:30-10:30 am Select 3rd Graders- IOWA Testing day 2

Kindergarten Dental Screenings

3rd Grade Family Sharing Event 2:15 pm Cafeteria

Dec 13 Q2 Interim Reports Home Today

7:45am FWES PTA Board Meeting

9:30am 3rd Grade Spelling Bee

1:00pm Let’s Stitch Together and Caring Clubs

1:30pm 1st Grade Spelling Bee

Gift of Reading Log comes home today- get started logging your

minutes!

Dec 14 FWES Handbells and Safety Patrol in Cary Christmas Parade!

FWES Updates:

Save the Date: 5th Grade Career Fair, Friday April 11, 2025 9:20-10:30 am FWES Cafeteria.

Farmington Elementary School Counseling Dept will be hosting its Annual Career Fair for our fifth graders on Friday, April 11th, 9:20-10:30! The purpose of the Career Fair is to expose students to a variety of careers in order to jumpstart their thinking about the future. Our goal is to have our students be college and career ready after high school graduation and this exploratory learning opportunity is an event we think will be helpful to their preparation.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Mrs. Naftel at snaftel@wcpss.net at your earliest convenience!

Gift of Reading- Guest Reader Sign Up- Wed. December 18, 202 sign up by Monday, December 16th!!!!

Cold Weather is here! As a reminder, we will continue to access outdoor recess unless the temperatures are below 32 degrees. Please make sure your child’s clothing and outerwear is appropriate for outdoor play each day. Thank you!

Thank you to our families who shared Taking Action! Check out our FWES Action Slide deck for the amazing things our students are doing to make a difference in the world. Use this link to share any action your student takes outside of the school and we would look forward to sharing it on the FWES News!

FWES PTA Updates

Our December newsletter is here!

Family Playdate - Waverly Place Playground! On Tuesday December 10, join FWES families for a playdate from 5 - 7pm on the Waverly Place playground (weather permitting).. Have dinner, ice cream, and play with Farmington Woods families. PTA Board members will be present to say hi, and we hope Oso will make an appearance! It will be Spirit Day at MOD Pizza and Two Roosters. Eat at MOD Pizza for lunch or dinner, show the flyer or use code MODGIVES25 and 25% is donated to FWES. Visit Two Roosters ice cream from 2 - 9pm, show the flyer, and 20% is donated to FWES.

Working on holiday shopping? Check out Staff Preferences to get things they really need and like!

Family Movie Night- Save the date! After winter break, on January 10 at 6pm, join us for a PTA meeting and family movie night. Bring your dinner and blankets, and watch the movie Wild Robot with friends. PTA will provide popcorn! Parents must stay to supervise their children.

Yearbooks are for sale. Fifth grade recognition ads are due by January 31.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

November 26, 2024

Calendar Only today…..

Nov 27-29 No School- Thanksgiving Holiday

See you back at FWES on December 2nd!

Dec 2 5:30pm BAC District 9 Meeting - Apex High School

Dec 3 Cultural Arts - Luke Vandergriff: Pepito and the Trash Cans

9:30am K-2 10:30am 3-5

Neighborhood Visits 5:00-5:45pm - Portree Place and Blue Bird Ct

Dec 4 8:00am Chess Club

Poetry Fox with 4th Grade 9:30 Tew/Pusateri 10:30 Packer/Musumeci

WCPSS Special Education Resource Fair- Cary Elem 4:45-6:45pm-

see below links for more info

Dec 5 7:45am Handbell Rehearsal

9:45am and 1:30pm Magnet Info Session and Tour

6:00pm Handbell Concert

6:30pm Family Academy (English and Spanish) “How To Support

Academic Growth over School Breaks”

Dec 6 8:30am Walk To School Day - Kildaire Plaza

Special Education Resource Fair for Families- December 4th at Cary Elementary 4:45pm-6:45pm

Feria de Recursos de Educación Especial para Familias - 4 de diciembre en Cary Elementary de 4:45 p.m. a 6:45 p.m.

Lifetouch Picture Coupon for FWES Families:

Dear Parents,

As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!

25% off a purchase of $29.99+ with code THANKFUL25

Valid through 12/31/2024

To order, please click here.

Thank you!

November 22, 2024

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

Important Dates: (check all dates regularly on the FWES Website)

Nov 25 Regular School Day

Nov 26 Regular School Day

Nov 27-29 No School- Thanksgiving Holiday

Dec 2 5:30pm BAC District 9 Meeting - Apex High School

Dec 3 Cultural Arts - Luke Vandergriff: Pepito and the Trash Cans

9:30am K-2 10:30am 3-5

Neighborhood Visits 5:00-5:45pm - Portree Place and Blue Bird Ct

Dec 4 8:00am Chess Club

Poetry Fox with 4th Grade 9:30 Tew/Pusateri 10:30 Packer/Musumeci

Dec 5 7:45am Handbell Rehearsal

9:45am and 1:30pm Magnet Info Session and Tour

6:00pm Handbell Concert

6:30pm Family Academy (English and Spanish) “How To Support

Academic Growth over School Breaks”

Dec 6 8:30am Walk To School Day - Kildaire Plaza

FWES Updates:

WCPSS Student Survey- midyear administration

FWES will be implementing the mid-year WCPSS Student Survey to 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students the first week in December. The survey is the same survey that is given each year at the end of the year but will allow schools to gather some mid-year data to inform practices- and at FWES, data for one of our School Improvement Goals. All responses are anonymous.

If you are interested, please use the links below to review the questions and if you do not want your student to participate, please reach out to your child’s teacher by Tuesday, November 26th. Parents can access the survey questions either in English or in Spanish.

Neighborhood Visits- December 3rd and 10th!

¡Visitas al vecindario - 3 y 10 de diciembre!

FWES Spelling Bee- Round 2- Oral Grade Level Spelling Bees

Students who spelled 22 out of 25 words correctly on the written spelling bee for their grade level have advanced to the Grade Level Oral Spelling Bee. Those students and their families have been notified with all the required information.

Round 2 Grade Level Spelling Bee Schedule:

December 9-20- Grade Level Oral Bees- Top 3 students from each grade in the Grade Level Oral Bee will move to the school spelling bee

Dec 13 9:30am 3rd Grade Spelling Bee; 1:30pm 1st Grade Spelling Bee

Dec 16 2:00pm 5th Grade Spelling Bee

Dec 17 9:30am 2nd Grade Spelling Bee; 2:00pm 4th Grade Spelling Bee

January 24- 9:45am School Wide Spelling Bee

Lifetouch Student Photo Access: With the holiday season approaching, families can use the link below to access student fall photos for additional copies to share.

Photos by Lifetouch are available and there's still time to view them! Simply click on the link below and follow the steps from our school's landing page.

Link to photos: https://my.photoday.com/s/LTBW/81923

If you have questions, you can contact Lifetouch at 877-791-1676 or email bwarea@lifetouch.com

The WCPSS Office of Magnet and Curriculum Enhancement Programs (OMCE) will be hosting virtual information sessions for rising middle and high schoolers.

5th and 8th grade families ONLY: use this link to RSVP and receive a link to a Google meeting for the following dates.

December 2, 5:30p
December 9, 6:30p

Cool Weather Reminders:

As the cool weather has joined us this week and is likely to be around for a few more months, please make sure your student is dressed to go outside EVERY day for recess and/or PE with Mr. Eller.

We are required by WCPSS Board Policy to have recess daily- students will go outside (unless raining) every day until the outside temperature is below 32 degrees. Students need appropriate outerwear to effectively participate in recess daily.

**If your family is in need of cold weather clothing items for your student. Please reach out to our school social worker- Sara Levine (srlevine@wcpss.net) or call the main office at 919-460-3469 to be connected to her voicemail- she would be happy to assist your family in accessing community resources.

FWES PTA Updates

Thank you all for supporting the Bedford Falls Book Fair! We are working to get any remaining orders filled and delivered as quickly as possible. Our gratitude to all the volunteers that helped make the book fair happen - we couldn’t do it without you!

On December 5, PTA is hosting a WCPSS Family Academy. Please RSVP here. The topic discussed will be "How to Support Academic Growth over School Breaks.” There will be separate English and Spanish sessions offered, in person only. Childcare provided.

Yearbooks are for sale - purchase now for the best price. Prices increase in December! Fifth grade recognition ads are due by January 31.

Getting started on holiday shopping? Check out Staff Preferences to get things they really need and like!

PTA members will have priority for 2025 spirit rock reservations, opening on December 1. Make reservations here.

Congratulations to Sarah Bohrmann, the winner of our membership drive gift card raffle. Thank you for supporting FWES PTA!

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

November 15, 2024

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

Important Dates: (check all dates regularly on the FWES Website)

Nov 16 1-4pm Campus Cleanup

Nov 18 Written Spelling Bee in 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th

Intervention Coordinator Day! Thank you Emily Dean!

Nov 19 8:00am International Games Club

4:30-6:30pm Book Fair Family Night

Spirit Day at McDonald’s 7am-7pm

Nov 20 8:00am Chess Club

3rd Grade to Oak View (Flanigan, Quinn, Thompson)

Nov 21 1st Grade Written Bee

7:45am Handbell Rehearsal

4:30-6:30pm Book Fair Family Night

6-7pm Crafts in Cafe

Nov 22 Last day of Book Fair at FWES- 12:00noon

Mon, Nov 25 Regular School Day

Tues, Nov 26 Regular School Day

Nov 27-29 No School- Thanksgiving Holiday

FWES Updates:

Reminder -- CLASSROOM WRITTEN SPELLING BEE DATES FOR GRADES 1 - 5 - parent letter - contact Allison Williams awilliams19@wcpss.net with questions

**Students must be in attendance - no makeup tests will be provided.

1st Grade - Nov 21 @ 9:30am
2nd Grade - Nov 18 @ 10:30am
3rd Grade - Nov 18 @ 10:45am
4th Grade - Nov 18 @ 10:45am
5th Grade - Nov 18 @ 10:30am

The WCPSS Office of Magnet and Curriculum Enhancement Programs (OMCE) will be hosting virtual information sessions for rising middle and high schoolers.

5th and 8th grade families ONLY: use this link to RSVP and receive a link to a Google meeting for the following dates.

November 18, 6:30p
December 2, 5:30p
December 9, 6:30p

Cool Weather Reminders:

As the cool weather has joined us this week and is likely to be around for a few more months, please make sure your student is dressed to go outside EVERY day for recess and/or PE with Mr. Eller.

FWES PTA Updates

Join us for a campus work day on Saturday November 16 at 1pm to keep our campus looking great! Many hands make light work. Keep up with all community garden information - Garden and Grounds.

Shop at the Bedford Falls book fair family nights! Tuesday 11/19 from 4:30 - 6:30pm and Thursday 11/21 from 4:30 - 6:30pm. 25% of all sales directly benefit the Inquiry Center! Purchase for your kiddos, buy holiday gifts, or make a donation to classrooms. Book Fair FAQ We need approved volunteers to help make this event a success!

All day on Tuesday November 19, eat at McDonald’s (1299 Kildaire Farm Rd) and support FWES. From 7am - 7pm, eat out for a good cause!

On Thursday November 21 from 6 - 7pm, join us in the cafeteria for a fun craft activity! We will be showing gratitude to each other and our school by making Leaves of Thanks for a tree and using our imagination to create a special friend. Stop by after checking out the book fair and chat with other FWES families!

On December 5, join us for a Family Academy after the handbells concert. Please RSVP here. The topic discussed will be "How to Support Academic Growth over School Breaks.” There will be separate English and Spanish sessions offered, in person only.

Join the PTA! Last chance! All PTA members as of November 15 will be entered into a random drawing for a $25 gift card to any community partner from R City Rocks. PTA members will also have priority for 2025 spirit rock reservations, opening on December 1. We welcome and encourage everyone to join us in supporting our wonderful school community!

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

November 8, 2024

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

Important Dates: (check all dates regularly on the FWES Website)

Nov 11 Veterans Day Holiday- No School

Nov 13 3rd Grade to Historic Oak View (Crow, Madden and Dula)

5th Grade to Agape Center (Harris and Herrema)

Nov 15 2nd Grade to Natural Sciences Museum

5th Grade to Agape Center (Gardner and Ramos)

Book Fair Begins at FWES!

Nov 16 1-3pm Campus Cleanup

Nov 18 Written Spelling Bee in 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th

Intervention Coordinator Day! Thank you Emily Dean!

Nov 19 8:00am International Games

4:30-7:00pm Book Fair Family Night

Spirit Day at McDonald’s 7am-7pm

Nov 20 8:00am Chess Club

3rd Grade to Oak View (Flanigan, Quinn, Thompson)

Nov 21 1st Grade Written Bee

7:45am Handbell Rehearsal

4:30-7:00pm Book Fair Family Night

6-7pm Crafts in Cafe and Guest Readers

FWES Updates:

New Staff-

Welcome New Staff- Lisa Cruz has joined FWES as a part time intervention teacher. She will be on campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays to support intervention needs.

FWES is a Purple Star School

NC Recognition as a school providing support to miliary connected students and families.

FWES Hosted a family event this afternoon to celebrate military connected families. Thank you to our counseling team!

Veterans Day Recognition- FWES honors veterans in our school community in honor of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11th.

Fall Field Trips are HERE!

Field trips are an exciting learning experience for students and we look forward to several field trips in November. Some field trip reminders for families:

Field Trips are direct curriculum connected and approved by the FWES School based trip committee
Chaperones- only approved volunteers can serve as a chaperone on a field trip

Teachers/Teams will have limits of chaperones who can attend and families will need to sign up with teachers AHEAD of the trip
Chaperones will be given responsibilities to help supervise students- not just attend for and with their own child
*Sometimes organizations require admission fees for chaperones, too. Chaperones will be responsible for their own admission payments when required.
Chaperones are not allowed to use transportation vehicles used for field trips due to liability and must transport themselves to and from the field trip location
Siblings (younger or older) are not allowed to attend the field trip with the chaperone so that the chaperone can fully participate in the role of supervising school students on the trip

Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately and arrives to school on time to fully participate in their field trip experience

FWES PTA Updates

November Newsletter and Boletín de Noviembre

We are incredibly grateful for your support for our Global Fun Run! Thank you from the bottom of every heart at FWES for making our fundraiser such a tremendous success. PTA raised over $44,000 to support all our programs and events, as well as planned updates to the cafeteria to reflect our magnet theme. The kids had so much fun, and it was wonderful to have a crowd cheering them on!

Join us! All PTA members as of November 15 will be entered into a random drawing for a $25 gift card to any community partner from R City Rocks. PTA members will also have priority for 2025 spirit rock reservations, opening on December 1. We welcome and encourage everyone to join us in supporting our wonderful school community!

Bedford Falls Book Fair is coming and we need volunteers! November 15 through 22, with family nights on Tuesday 11/19 and Thursday 11/21 from 4:30 - 6:30pm. 25% of all sales directly benefit the Inquiry Center.

Our next campus cleanup event will be on Saturday November 16 at 1pm - we need your help! Keep up with all community garden information - Garden and Grounds.

Enjoy having a yearbook? We need creative and organized individuals to help capture memories! If you love photography, design, or storytelling, we need you! Work with an experienced volunteer before she leaves the school. Contact yearbook@fwespta.org for more information.

Thank you to our families and teachers for supporting your student's participation in the 24-25 PTA Reflections Contest! This year, 21 students from Farmington Woods participated in the school level PTA Reflections contest - Accepting Imperfection. We are proud of each student who submitted their art! All FWES Reflections art is now on display in the front office and winners can be seen here.

Congratulations to the five students noted below who placed in this year's contest! They will be moving on to the county level. Wake PTA will announce winners in early January. Students who win at the county level will then move on to the NC and possibly National PTA Reflections Contest, with winners announced in May.

Visual Arts Primary First Place - Rosie Doerr, Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2)
Visual Arts Primary 2nd Place - McKenna Wilson, Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2)
Music Primary 1st Place - Shraddha Malugu, Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2)
Visual Arts Intermediate 1st Place - Roxanne Marter, Intermediate (Grades 3-5)
Visual Arts Intermediate - 2nd Place - Faith Thomason, Intermediate (Grades 3-5)

Thank you all again for your time and dedication to supporting your student and this contest. We will honor all participants with a celebratory breakfast in the spring.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

October 31, 2024

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

Important Dates: (check all dates regularly on the FWES Website)

Nov 1 Teacher Workday- No School for Students

Nov 4 Cog At Testing- 3rd Graders 9:30-10:03am

Nov 5 Election Day; Teacher Workday - No School for

Students

Nov 6 8:00am Chess Club; Cog At Testing- 3rd 9:30-10:30am

Nov 7 7:45am Handbells; Poetry Fox Visits 4th Grade; Cog At Testing

3rd 9:30-10:30am

Nov 8 Report Cards Go Home; 7:45am PTA Board Mtg; Magnet Info

and Tour at 9:45am; 1:00pm Caring Club and Let’s Stitch

Together; 2:15pm Purple Star Military Family Event

Fall Picture Retakes

Nov 11 Veterans Day Holiday- No School

Nov 13 3rd Grade to Historic Oak View (Crow, Madden and Dula)

5th Grade to Agape Center (Harris and Herrema)

Nov 15 2nd Grade to Natural Sciences Museum

5th Grade to Agape Center (Gardner and Ramos)

FWES Updates:

CogAt Testing Coming for 3rd Graders…

On Nov 4th, 6th and 7th all 3rd graders will take the Cognitive Ability test (Cog At). Testing will occur first thing in the morning each day and lasts about 45min. CogAt is a group administered standardized test of cognitive abilities. Based on the results of the CogAt, some students may be asked to take the IOWA Test of Achievement. These tests help screen for potential gifted identification.

Honoring Military Connected Families at FWES for Veterans Day 2024-

Hello families! Every year we honor the veterans in our community and invite you to submit a slide with pictures of the veterans in your family. Please click on the link below to see examples from FWES staff and fellow FWES families. If adding a slide, please make a copy of slide 2 and add your details. Thank you for your service and Happy Veteran’s Day!

FWES Honors Veterans in our School Community 2024

If you have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Naftel at snaftel@wcpss.net. Please complete by November 6th.

Action Wednesdays - FWES Takes Action- what can you share? As an IB school one of our missions is to make the world a better place by taking action. We encourage all students and families to take small, medium or large actions to do just that- in school and outside of the school day. Please review our Action slide deck that includes the 100s of action projects students and families have completed over the last 3 years.

What might your child and your family do to take action? We are hoping this slide deck will give you some ideas of what action might look like and you can support your student’s desire to take action outside of the school day.

If you take action- be sure to share it here: Report FWES Action and each week on Wednesday’s news broadcasts, actions taken and added to the slide deck are shared with the whole school community. We would love to highlight how the entire FWES community is taking action to make the world a better place!

*This reporting form is also linked on the homepage of our website in the image below- you can access it at any time!

action

FWES Current Action Projects in the School:

Hurricane Helene Relief
- Hurricane Relief- FWES Student Council (due to the short week, paper copies will go home 11/8 for additional reference)

Making posters and cards with caring messages to send to schools who are beginning to return to campuses in Western, NC
FWES Student Council is collecting items in the flyer below to donate to Operation Air Drop to support families who have lost so much.

FWES Community Garden

Thank you to our PTA and parent volunteers and Mrs. Amy Long for their leadership in hosting classrooms and students regularly to maintain our courtyard community garden. All produce that is harvested throughout the year is donated to the Dorcas Food Pantry to share with families who may be experiencing crisis right here in our own community!

FWES PTA Updates

Thank you for your support for a successful Global Fun Run!

Your vote matters! Please vote for candidates that support fully funded public education. Voter Resources

Early voting ends Saturday November 2 at 3pm.
Any eligible Wake County voter may vote at any Wake County early voting location. To see all locations and hours, visit http://wakevotesearly.com and check wait times..
Eligible individuals may register and vote or update information only during the early voting period.
Election Day is Tuesday November 5, with polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Vote at your assigned precinct.
Don’t forget to bring a valid ID!

Hook a Book needs readers! Please review the available slots and choose a time that works for you - our website has all the grades organized at the top right of the page. You can read to any classroom. Kids love having volunteer readers! Must be an approved volunteer to participate.

Book fair is coming - save the date! November 15 through 22, with family nights on Tuesday 11/19 and Thursday 11/21 from 4:30 - 6:30pm. Volunteer to help make our event a success!

Yearbooks are for sale - purchase now for the best price! Fifth grade recognition ads are due by January 31.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

October 25, 2024

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

Important Dates: (check all dates regularly on the FWES Website)

Oct 25 FWES PTA Trunk or Treat 6-7pm FWES Parking Lot

*** PTA Spirit Night 4-8pm at Panera Kildaire Farm Rd

Tell them you are with FWES!

Oct 26 WCPSS Magnet Fair- 9am-12pm- Enloe High School

Oct 29 Magnet Info and Tour 1:30pm

Oct 30 8:00am Chess Club

Oct 31 7:35am- SIP Mtg; 7:45am Handbells

FWES Fun Run Event** See below about Visitors

9:35- Pre K, K and 1st

10:30- 2nd/3rd

11:25- 4th/5th

End of Quarter 1

Nov 1 Teacher Workday- No School for Students

Nov 4 Cog At Testing- 3rd Graders 9:30-10:03am

Nov 5 Election Day; Teacher Workday - No School for

Students

Nov 6 8:00am Chess Club; Cog At Testing- 3rd 9:30-10:30am

Nov 7 7:45am Handbells; Poetry Fox Visits 4th Grade; Cog At Testing

3rd 9:30-10:30am

Nov 8 Report Cards Go Home; 7:45am PTA Board Mtg; Magnet Info

and Tour at 9:45am; 1:00pm Caring Club and Let’s Stitch

Together; 2:15pm Purple Star Military Family Event

Fall Picture Retakes

Nov 11 Veterans Day Holiday- No School

FWES News and Updates

Staffing Updates at FWES

Check out photos of our newest staff members on the staff directory page soon…..

Speech Pathologist- Welcome Sheila Richards to FWES as our new speech pathologist!
Occupational Therapist- Welcome Laura Scott to FWES as our new occupational therapist!
Interim Counselor- We will be welcoming Meliene (pronounced Melanie) Bawden as a part time counselor starting October 28th. Ms. Bawden is a retired WCPSS Counselor who worked for 30 years at Cary Elementary. She will be serving FWES three days a week until a full time counselor can be hired. We are so fortunate to have her experience to support our school community!
Intervention Teacher- We will be welcoming Lisa Cruz to FWES as a part time intervention teacher beginning on October 28th. Mrs. Cruz is a retired educator who served our school in the spring of 2023 as an interim Instructional Facilitator and has a strong instructional background. We are happy to have her joining our team again!

Cog At Testing Coming for 3rd Graders…

Honoring Military Connected Families at FWES for Veterans Day 2024-

FWES Honors Veterans in our School Community 2024

If you have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Naftel at snaftel@wcpss.net

CLASSROOM WRITTEN SPELLING BEE DATES FOR GRADES 1 - 5 - parent letter

**Students must be in attendance - no makeup tests will be provided.

1st Grade - Nov 21 @ 9:30am

2nd Grade - Nov 18 @ 10:30am

3rd Grade - Nov 18 @ 10:45am

4th Grade - Nov 18 @ 10:45am

5th Grade - Nov 18 @ 10:30am

FWES PTA Updates

Join us! All PTA members as of November 15 will be entered into a random drawing for a $25 gift card to any community partner from R City Rocks.

Our last and biggest fundraiser of the year is here! Apex Leadership is back with valuable lessons for all our students. PTA is raising funds for a cafeteria revitalization, school staff funding, educational materials and so much more! Your amazing generosity and support in prior years allowed FWES PTA to update furniture in the Inquiry Center. Please help at the Global Fun Run on the morning of Thursday October 31. We need volunteers to mark laps, take pictures, help at the water station, and more. You must be an approved volunteer. We would also love our students to have a cheering section during this exciting day.

All your questions answered!

Your vote matters! Early voting runs from October 17 – November 2. Any eligible Wake County voter may vote at any Wake County early voting location. To see all locations and hours, visit http://wakevotesearly.com and check wait times at all Wake County early voting locations. Eligible individuals may register and vote or update information during the early voting period.

Own a business? Know who works with community outreach at your place of employment? Become a corporate sponsor and support our PTA work and mission! More information here.

Yearbooks are for sale - purchase now for the best price! Fifth grade recognition ads are due by January 31.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

October 18, 2024

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

Important Dates: (check all dates regularly on the FWES Website)

Oct 21-31 FWES PTA Apex Fun Run fundraiser

Oct 22 8:00am International Games Club

Oct 23 8:00am Nature Friends Club; 9:30am -12:00pmRead to Achieve

Test for Select 4th Graders; 1:00pm Write On Club

Oct 24 7:45am Handbells

Oct 25 Black Box Dance Theater Cultural Arts Performance; 1:00 Stich

with Me Club; 3rd Grade Collaboration Rotation Day!!! FWES

PTA Trunk or Treat 6-7pm FWES Parking Lot

Oct 26 WCPSS Magnet Fair- 9am-12pm- Enloe High School

Oct 31 FWES Fun Run Event (PreK, K, 1st 9:3a5m; 2nd/3rd 10:30am; 4th/5th 11:25am)

End of Quarter 1

Nov 1 Teacher Workday- No School for Students

Nov 5 Election Day; Teacher Workday - No School for

Students

Nov 11 Veterans Day Holiday- No School

Reminder- No Dogs allowed on Campus

Thank you for remembering that dogs are not allowed on the campus of FWES at any time during arrival/dismissal or the school day for the safety of all students and visitors. WCPSS has policies regarding animals in schools and on campuses. If you have a dog or puppy with you at arrival or dismissal- you will need to remain on the sidewalk off campus at the street, rather than walk up to the porch/arrival area. Thank you for your cooperation with the policy and reminders provided by school staff!

WCPSS Board of Education Policies regarding animals:

Service Animals in Schools

Other Animals in Schools

R&P Animals in Schools

We will miss Mrs. Selden Felts at FWES! As many of you know, Mrs. Felts (previously Ms. Cochrane) got married in the summer and she is excited to be relocating back to her coastal roots with her husband. They are moving to Wilmington, NC and we are excited for them! Her last day at FWES will be Friday, October 25th.

In the interim, we will be welcoming Meliene Bawden, a retired school counselor from Cary Elementary to our team three days a week until we can find a full time replacement counselor. She brings many years of experience and will be able to continue providing for students’ needs at a high level in this interim period. Thank you for helping us welcome Meliene to our campus on Monday, October 28th.

FWES and Wake Spelling Bee - Parent Letter and grade-level study words are coming home in Friday Folders today! PDF of Parent Letter (additional copies of study words are available by request, but cannot be posted online for security purposes)

5th Grade Families- Explore Middle School Magnet Options!

WCPSS Magnet Fair is Saturday, October 26th at Enloe High School from 9am-12pm. Please plan to attend to check out all of the amazing middle school magnet options that are available to your student as they transition to 6th grade next year! The magnet application for 25-26 opens October 14, 2024 and closes January 23, 2025. If you attend, be sure to come to the elementary area and visit us at the FWES booth, too!

East Cary Magnet Middle School Tours - Flyer of information

FWES PTA Updates

Please join us! All PTA members as of November 15 will be entered into a random drawing for a $25 gift card to any community partner from R City Rocks.

Trunk or Treat will be Friday October 25 from 6 - 7pm. We need your help with trunks and treats! More information available on our website.

On Friday October 25, pick up dinner from Panera at 2002 Kildaire Farm Road in Cary and tell them you’re with FWES! Panera is generously giving back 25% of sales from 4 - 8pm - show the flyer or use the code FUND4U when ordering online.

Also on Friday October 25, students will enjoy a Cultural Arts performance by Black Box Dance Theatre sponsored by the PTA and the United Arts Council.

Our last and biggest fundraiser of the year starts next week! Apex Leadership will be back with valuable lessons for all our students, with a Global Fun Run on the morning of Thursday October 31. Please help - PTA needs volunteers to mark laps, take pictures, help at the water station, and more. You must be an approved volunteer. We would also love our students to have a cheering section during this exciting day

Own a business? Know who works with community outreach at your place of employment? Become a corporate sponsor and support our PTA work and mission! We are offering different levels of sponsorships, and all donations are appreciated and 100% tax deductible. More information at https://www.fwespta.org/fundraising

PTA provides voting information to answer your questions before the November election. Your vote matters! The early voting period runs from October 17 – November 2. Any eligible Wake County voter may vote at any Wake County early voting location. Wake County has 22 early voting sites. To see all locations and hours, visit http://wakevotesearly.com and check wait times at all Wake County early voting locations. Eligible individuals may register and vote or update information during the early voting period.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

October 11, 2024

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

Important Dates: (check all dates regularly on the FWES Website)

Oct 14 Teacher Workday- No School for Students

Oct 15 Crazy Socks- Stamp out Bullying; PTA Reflections Entries Due

Oct 16 Unity Day- Wear Orange

Oct 17 Hat’s off to good choices and giving respect! Hat Day

Oct 18 Be the “I” in IB Learners are Caring- FWES Spirit Wear

9:45am Magnet Info Session and Tour

Oct 21-31 FWES PTA Apex Fun Run fundraiser

Oct 25 FWES PTA Trunk or Treat

Oct 31 FWES Fun Run Event

End of Quarter 1

Nov 1 Teacher Workday- No School for Students

Nov 5 Election Day; Teacher Workday - No School for

Students

Nov 11 Veterans Day Holiday- No School

FWES News and Updates

Bullying Prevention Spirit Week Events at FWES EN/ESP

Oct 11th “blue up! Wear Blue

Tues- Oct 15 Stomp Out Bullying- Wear Crazy Socks

Wed- Oct 16th- Unity Day- Wear Orange

Thurs- Oct 17th - “Hat’s off to good choices & choosing respect” - wear a hat to school day

Fri- Oct 18th “Be the “I” in IB Learner- IB Learners are Caring - wear FWES spirit wear!

Family Engagement Night Follow Up:

Thank you to all the families who joined us last night for our Family Partnership Night- an opportunity to learn and engage together as a family. Please help us meet your needs best by completing the survey linked below. You will also find documents you might have missed if you were not able to attend.

Family Engagement Night Parent Survey (ENG/ESP)
3rd Grade Read to Achieve - RtA Parent Handouts
From FWES AIG Teachers:

If you were unable to attend our presentations during the October 10 Family Engagement Evening, please go to FWES AIG Information Headquarters. We look forward to answering any questions you might have!

Who to Contact in AIG:

- Kindergarten, First Grade, Third Grade/Explorers, Fourth Grade Math, Fifth Grade Math and ELA - Diane Rowe (drowe@wcpss.net)

- Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade/PETS, Fourth Grade ELA - Cara Little (clittle3@wcpss.net)

What is Indigenous Peoples’ Day? October 14th

Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday that municipalities and cities throughout the United States celebrate to honor Native American peoples and commemorate their histories and cultures. It is celebrated on the second Monday in October. The Wake County Board of Education, with support from the Wake County Indian Education Parent Committee, officially recognizes the second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Wake County Schools via proclamation.

Magnet Information Sessions and Tours 24-25

We are beginning the magnet recruiting season as registration for 25-26 will open in October as will the Magnet Application period. Please share this information with families you know who might want to explore the IB/PYP framework at FWES for their student(s) next year.

While most of our visitors to information sessions and tours are prospective families, we also welcome any of our current families who want to learn more about IB/PYP to join us, too. The link above has the dates and times to register to attend and we’d love to have you, too!

5th Grade Families- Explore Middle School Magnet Options!

East Cary Magnet Middle School Tours - Flyer of information

FWES PTA Updates

Congratulations to Ms. Madden and Mrs. Gardner’s classes for being the top classrooms for the Go Play Save Fundraiser! Thank you to all families who supported this project to support our school. Don’t forget to return your books if you are not purchasing them for your family!

Trunk or Treat will be on Friday October 25 from 6 - 7pm. We need your help with trunks and treats! More information on our website.

Participate in Reflections - learn more at our website. Deadline for submissions is Tuesday October 15.

The NC State Fair starts October 17! Buy advance tickets using the Tools for Schools option. Enter FWES school code 414 under "Membership" at check-out and $1 - $2 for each ticket will be donated directly to FWES.

Voting resources to answer questions before the November election - ID requirements, important dates, registration information, early voting, voting by mail, FAQ, and nonpartisan voting resources to research your ballot. Your vote matters!

PTA does that? Membership is one way of showing support for the work that we do. We welcome and encourage everyone to be part of our amazing community. Please join us!

Rent the spirit rock to show school spirit, celebrate a birthday, or mark another special occasion that your child or friend is celebrating.

Purchase spirit wear online. Quantities and sizes are limited.

Yearbooks are for sale - purchase now for the best price.

Volunteer Opportunities - we need your help!

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

October 4, 2024

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

Note from Mrs. Pierce:

I will be out of the office attending the NC DPI AIM Conference Monday, October 7 through Wednesday, October 8; including evening events each evening. I am excited that as part of this conference, some of our FWES students will present to teachers and principals from across the state on Tuesday and on Wednesday- the NC Principal of the Year, the NC Regional Principals of the Year; along with the NC Teacher of the Year and the NC Regional Teachers of the Year will all be visiting FWES to take a tour and see the amazing work of our students and teachers.

In addition, I will also be out during the day on October 10^th for a WCPSS Principals Meeting- but excited to come back for Family Partnership Night that evening!

Thank you for your patience!

Important Dates: (check all dates regularly on the FWES Website)

Oct 10 Family Partnership Night 6-8pm

FWES PTA Spirit Day Sassool 10am-9pm

Oct 11 7:45am PTA Board Meeting

Bullying Prevention Week Starts- Wear Blue!

Oct 14 Teacher Workday- No School for Students

Oct 21-31 FWES PTA Fun Run fundraiser

Oct 25 FWES PTA Trunk or Treat

Oct 31 FWES Fun Run Event

End of Quarter 1

Nov 1 Teacher Workday- No School for Students

Nov 5 Election Day; Teacher Workday - No School for

Students

FWES News and Updates

Family Partnership Night- Thursday, October 10th from 6-8pm- Bring the Whole Family!

Plan your evening using the grid sent home- more will be available the night of the event!

Family Partnership Event Schedule and Note Catcher for Planning

What is Indigenous Peoples’ Day? October 14th

Bullying Prevention Spirit Week Events at FWES EN/ESP

Bully Prevention Spirit Days!:

Oct 11th “blue up! Wear Blue

Oct 15 Stomp Out Bullying- Wear Crazy Socks

Oct 16th- Unity Day- Wear Orange

Oct 17th - “Hat’s off to good choices & choosing respect” - wear a hat to school day

Oct 18th “Be the “I” in IB Learner- IB Learners are Caring - wear FWES spirit wear!

SEMANA DE LA PREVENCIÓN DE LA INTIMIDACIÓN ESCOLAR FWES

Viernes, 11 de octubre - ¡Blue UP! Vístase de azul

Martes, 15 de octubre, Eliminar la intimidación – use calcetines locos

Miércoles, 16 de octubre Día de la Unidad, Vístase de anaranjado

Jueves, 17 de octubre “Nos quitamos el sombrero ante las buenas decisiones y la elección del respeto” – día de usar un sombrero a la escuela

Viernes, 18 de octubre, Sea la “I” en Estudiante de Bachillerato Internacional (IB) - los estudiantes de IB son solidarios - ¡Use ropa de espíritu escolar de la Primaria Farmington Woods!

FWES PTA Updates

Thank you for supporting our GoPlaySave fundraiser - PTA raised over $5,000 for FWES! If you have not yet returned your book or payment, please do so as soon as possible.

PTA October Newsletter

Sassool Spirit Day October 10th 11am-8pm

Voting resources to answer questions before the November election. Click for resources about ID requirements, important dates, registration information, early voting, voting by mail, FAQ, and nonpartisan voting resources to research your ballot. Your vote matters! Please contact us if you need a voter registration form - the deadline is October 11!

PTA Reflections is a national arts recognition program offering students an opportunity to express themselves creatively in six different art categories inspired by a theme - this year, Accepting Imperfection. Learn more about participating at our website. Deadline for submissions is October 15.

PTA does that? It's not too late to join us! PTA membership is one way of showing support for the work that we do. We welcome and encourage everyone to be part of our amazing community. Please join us!

Volunteer Opportunities

Trunk or Treat will be held on Friday October 25 from 6 - 7pm. We need your help with trunks and treats! More information on our website.

Stock the Staffroom! Support our staff with coffee in the staffroom each morning and an occasional treat to grab during their busy days. This is a great way to lift morale and show our appreciation! Please bring any individually packed snacks labeled PTA to the front office or order from our Amazon wish list. Favorite treats include granola bars, chocolate, chips, crackers, coffee pods, and individual creamers.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

September 27, 2024

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

Important Dates: (check all dates regularly on the FWES Website)

Oct 3 Teacher Workday- No School for Students

Oct 4 Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day 8:30am Kildaire Plaza

9:00am FWES PTA Porch Coffee Chat

Oct 10 Family Partnership Night 6-8pm

FWES PTA Spirit Day Sassool 10am-9pm

Oct 11 7:45am PTA Board Meeting “Blue Up” Wear Blue!

Oct 14 Teacher Workday- No School for Students

Oct 15 PTA Reflections Arts Pieces are due completed

Oct 21-31 FWES PTA Fun Run fundraiser

Oct 25 FWES PTA Trunk or Treat

Oct 31 FWES Fun Run Event

End of Quarter 1

Nov 1 Teacher Workday- No School for Students

Nov 5 Election Day; Teacher Workday- No School for Students

BIMAS Screener coming to FWES

A letter regarding the upcoming universal screener (BIMAS-2) for social, emotional, and behavioral health will be coming home in Friday Folders. If you prefer your child not be screened, please return the attached Opt-Out Form by Friday, October 11th. No action is needed if you would like your child to participate.

BIMAS Parent Letter & Opt Out Form - EN/ESP

Bullying Prevention Spirit Week at FWES- October 11-18th

Bully Prevention Spirit Days!

Oct 11th “blue up! Wear Blue

Oct 15 Stomp Out Bullying- Wear Crazy Socks

Oct 16th- Unity Day- Wear Orange

Oct 17th - “Hat’s off to good choices & choosing respect” - wear a hat to school day

Oct 18th “Be the “I” in IB Learner- IB Learners are Caring - wear FWES spirit wear!

FWES PTA Updates

Due to the school closure on Friday, all GoPlaySave sales made until Monday September 30 will now be considered for prizes! Sell those coupons for one more weekend after the storm passes. Return the envelope (and book if not purchased) on Monday. Orders will be filled and sent home with students next week.

Voting information to answer questions before the November election. Click for resources about ID requirements, important dates, registration information, early voting, voting by mail, FAQ, and nonpartisan voting resources to research your ballot. Your vote matters! Please contact us if you need a voter registration form.

PTA Reflections is a national arts recognition program offering students an opportunity to express themselves creatively in six different art categories inspired by a theme - this year, Accepting Imperfection. Learn more about participating at our website. Deadline for submissions is October 15.

Volunteer Opportunities

Trunk or Treat will be held on Friday October 25 from 6 - 7pm. We need your help with trunks and treats! More information on our website.

Stock the Staffroom! Support our staff with coffee in the staffroom each morning and an occasional treat to grab during their busy days. This is a great way to lift morale and show our appreciation! Please bring any individually packed snacks labeled PTA to the front office or order from our Amazon wish list. Favorite treats include granola bars, chocolate, chips, crackers, coffee pods, and individual creamers.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

September 19, 2024

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

Important Dates: (check all dates regularly on the FWES Website)

Sept 20 Teacher Workday- No School for Students

Sept 23 Kindergarten Families may begin coming for lunch

Sept 25 Fall School Pictures for All Students!

Club Applications Due by 4:00pm

Sept 27 5th Grade Field Trip to Life and Science Museum

Last Day for Go Play Save!

Q1 Interim Reports Go Home

Oct 3 Teacher Workday- No School for Students

Oct 4 Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day 8:30am Kildaire Plaza

Oct 10 Family Partnership Night 6-8pm

Oct 15 PTA Reflections Entries Due to FWES

Oct 21-31 FWES PTA Fun Run fundraiser

Oct 25 FWES PTA Trunk or Treat

Oct 31 FWES Fun Run Event

End of Quarter 1

FWES News and Updates

Transportation Changes: To help our front office staff and teachers ensure a smooth dismissal process, please make any dismissal changes before 12:30 p.m. We understand that emergencies happen, but notifying us of changes as early as possible allows us to better support your child. Thank you for your cooperation!

Reminder- Volunteer Registration and Renewal- Complete by October 1^st

Pencil Box- Open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:45-9:05am

Our PTA sponsors the Pencil Box for students to shop for special school supplies that range in price from $0.25 to $3.00. Students must arrive prior to 9:05am to be able to shop- because it must close in time for students to start their instructional day at 9:15am. Only cash is accepted.

FWES School Progress Report- A summary of Farmington Wood’s data from the 2023-2024 school year. We are pleased to note that our students moved from 73% proficient to 77% proficient. We are also happy to share that our students met the expected growth standard for all students and for all subgroups of students. We will continue to use our School Improvement Plan to improve student academic success.

All WCPSS school reports can also be viewed here.

FWES Student Clubs

We are so fortunate to have PTA parent volunteers who want to share their inquiry interests with our students through club options. The club selection process is a full lottery each year.

Step 1-

Review Club Information document for the options available this year- pay attention to the meeting day and time to make sure that works for your student.

FWES Club Information 24-25- review club options for 24-25 school year

Step 2-

If you want to add your child’s name to the lottery for a seat in a club- please submit a paper copy of the application below NO LATER THAN Wed, September 25th at 4:00pm.

FWES Club Application 24-25- Due by 4:00pm September 25th!

Step 3-

If you are seated in a club- you will be contacted by the club sponsor no later than Monday, September 30th.

Students not selected for a club will receive notification by Tuesday, October 1st.

FWES PTA Updates

PTA does that? Now that we're through the beginning of school chaos - it's not too late to join us! PTA membership is one way of showing support for the work that we do. We welcome and encourage everyone to be part of our amazing community. Please join us!

Fundraiser alert - GoPlaySave fundraiser runs until next Friday September 27. You can purchase the physical book, a mobile book, or a bundle of both. Watch this short video for more information.

National PTA Reflections is an arts recognition program offering students an opportunity to express themselves creatively in six different art categories inspired by a theme - this year, Accepting Imperfection. Learn more about participating at our website. Deadline for submissions is October 15.

Voting information to answer your questions before the November election. Click for resources about ID requirements, important dates, registration information, early voting, voting by mail, FAQ, and nonpartisan voting resources to research your ballot. Your vote matters! Please contact us if you need a voter registration form.

Volunteer Opportunities

Picture Day volunteers needed to help students be picture perfect for their yearbook photographs. Please sign up for a slot next Wednesday September 25th.
Help water the garden this fall.
Help distribute Power Packs (supplemental food) to classrooms to go home with some students once per week. Work should take approximately one hour, typically on Thursdays. Must be an approved volunteer.
Stock the Staffroom! We love to support our staff with coffee in the staffroom each morning and an occasional treat that they can grab during their busy days. This is a great way to lift morale and show our appreciation! Please bring any individually-packed snacks labeled PTA to the front office or order from our Amazon wish list. Favorite treats include granola bars, chocolate, chips, crackers, coffee pods, and individual creamers.
Trunk or Treat will be held on Friday October 25 from 6 - 7pm. We need your help with trunks and treats!

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

September 13, 2024

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

Important Dates: (check all dates regularly on the FWES Website)

Sept 13 FWES Family Night at NC Courage game

Sept 17 11:00am-8:00pm City BBQ Spirit Day for FWES PTA

6:00pm FWES PTA General Membership Meeting

Sept 20 Teacher Workday- No School for Students

Sept 23 Kindergarten Families may begin coming for lunch

Sept 25 Fall School Pictures for All Students!

Sept 27 5th Grade Field Trip to Life and Science Museum

FWES News and Updates:

Don’t forget to Register or Renew your Volunteer status for 24-25 by October 1st for the ability to volunteer at the school.

Arrival Reminders:

Please Be on Time: Students are expected to arrive to school on time- so they are ready to begin learning at 9:15am.The FWES News is broadcast 9:05-9:15am and instruction begins in classrooms at 9:15am. Please give your child time to get to their classroom and get settled each morning before 9:15am. Tardies/Lates are being recoded at this point and will be reflected in attendance reports and monitored by the Sara Levine, school social worker.
Family Walking to Classrooms: Families are not allowed to be in the classroom when the 9:15am bell rings. If you arrive early enough to walk to the classroom and get back out the front door by 9:15am you are welcome to do so. We cannot let a family member walk to the classroom if you arrive after the 9:05 bell- as we have found that is not enough time to back to the front to leave. Thank you for your cooperation!

PTA Kicked off the Go Play Save coupon book fund raiser!

Stock the Staffroom! We love to support our staff with coffee in the staffroom each morning and an occasional treat that they can grab during their busy days. This is a great way to lift morale and show our appreciation! Please bring any individually-packed snacks labeled PTA to the front office or order from our Amazon wish list. Favorite treats include granola bars, chocolate, chips, crackers, coffee pods, and individual creamers.

FWES PTA News and Updates:

You belong in PTA. Joining each year is your way of showing support for the work that we do. FWES PTA welcomes and encourages everyone to be part of our amazing community. Please join us!

THANK YOU to everyone that completed the volunteer interest form and submitted for WCPSS clearance. PTA volunteers are diligently compiling all the information and reaching out to interested parties, with a focus on identifying room parents. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete this form.

Fundraiser alert! We wish we didn’t have to ask for money, but it’s how we pay for all the work we do. FWES PTA limits our student fundraising to two events a year, both in the fall. GoPlaySave fundraiser kicks off this Friday, and will run until September 27. Your child will bring home a GoPlaySave envelope, instructions on setup, and a coupon book on Friday. You can purchase the physical book, a mobile book, or a bundle of both. For every purchase of a mobile book, you will also get the previous year's mobile book for free. There's over $12,000 worth of coupons in this book, and you need only use 2 or 3 coupons to cover the cost of the book. 50% of every sale goes back to the school! So sell away, save money, earn prizes on the way, and support FWES!

Join us Tuesday September 17 at 6pm for a membership meeting and parent social. Meet your PTA officers and vote on our budget. Socialize with your fellow grade parents and get to know one another. Signup for childcare provided in the inquiry center by Cary Teen Council. En español.

September 17 from 11am - 8pm, City Barbeque at 1305 Kildaire Farm Road is donating back 20% of sales from dine-in, takeout, delivery, and pick-up orders to FWES PTA. Use the promo code “GIVE” when ordering online or mention you’re with FWES PTA before placing your order. We hope you can join us in eating out for a good cause!

Be an informed voter! Saturday, September 14 from 10-11am NCPTA will host a NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidate Forum. Register to receive the livestream link the morning of September 14.

FWES spirit wear available to purchase online! New designs featuring Oso on shirts and stickers, as well as discounts on items from previous years. Quantities and sizes are limited!

Reserve the FWES Spirit Rock and paint it to show school spirit, celebrate a birthday, or mark another special occasion that your child or friend is celebrating!

Yearbooks are for sale - purchase now for the best price!

Volunteer Opportunities

Help water the garden this fall.

Help distribute Power Packs (supplemental food) to classrooms to go home with some students once per week. Work should take approximately one hour, typically on Thursdays. Must be an approved volunteer

Stock the Staffroom! We love to support our staff with coffee in the staffroom each morning and an occasional treat that they can grab during their busy days. This is a great way to lift morale and show our appreciation! Please bring any individually-packed snacks labeled PTA to the front office or order from our Amazon wish list. Favorite treats include granola bars, chocolate, chips, crackers, coffee pods, and individual creamers.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

September 6, 2024

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

Important Dates: (check all dates regularly on the FWES Website)

Sept 9 1st-5th Grade Families may begin coming to school for lunch

Sept 12 3rd Grade Beginning of Grade Reading Test- all students

Sept 13 Instructional Assistant Appreciation Day!

7:45am PTA Board Meeting

Go Play Save Fundraiser Begins

FWES Family Night at NC Courage game

Sept 17 11:00am-8:00pm City BBQ Spirit Day for FWES PTA

6:00pm FWES PTA General Membership Meeting

Sept 20 Teacher Workday- No School for Students

Sept 23 Kindergarten Families may begin coming for lunch

Sept 27 5th Grade Field Trip to Life and Science Museum

FWES News and Updates:

3rd grade Reading Beginning of Grade Test!

The state of NC requires all 3rd graders to take a reading test at the beginning of 3rd grade to assess reading proficiency. FWES will administer this test on Thursday, September 12th to all 3rd grade students. The test will begin at 9:30am and last until about 11:30am. Please make sure your students are on time for school as they will not be allowed to enter the classroom if the test has started.

The Reading BOG results will be shared with families and used by our 3rd grade teachers and Literacy coaches to differentiate instruction for students in ELA this year.

As the BOG contains end of third grade expectations, there will be many students who are not yet prepared and do not receive a “passing” score- but that only lets our teachers know they want to dig deeper on how to best help those students this year.

Lunch Visitors for 1st-5th Graders Can begin Monday, September 9th! We look forward to welcoming our 1st-5th grade families for lunch next week. As a reminder- lunch visitors may ONLY take YOUR student out of the cafeteria to eat on a picnic table or tall inside table for the safety and security of all students. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Clubs at FWES for 24-25! This message is the last call for interested club sponsors- or those who would be interested in helping someone else with a club (as we want two adults and some help is needed). If you are interested in being a helper and open minded to a variety of club options, please fill out the form, too!

We will begin finalizing next week so immediate attention here is needed if you are interested! Our goal is to have things ready to go for clubs in October!

FWES PTA Updates:

You belong in PTA. Joining each year is your way of showing support for the work that we do. FWES PTA welcomes and encourages everyone to be part of our amazing community. Please join us!

PTA September Newsletter English and Espanol

Courage Family Game September 13. Wear your school spirit and bring your friends! Buy your tickets here for the match and other festivities including inflatables, games, scoreboard shoutouts, on-field activities before the match and at halftime, and much more.

Mrs. Pierce goes for the GOLD with NC Courage Olympic Gold Medalist Casey Murphy from the US Women's Soccer Team! Come out to see her play!

PTA and United Arts Council Cultural Arts Events for FWES 24-25! Thank you to our PTA fund raising and grant funding from the United Arts Council of Wake County for the amazing list of cultural arts performers who will join our school this year!

Save the date! September 17 at 6pm. Join us for a membership meeting and parent social. Meet your PTA officers and vote on our budget. Socialize with your fellow grade parents and get to know one another. More details coming soon!

National PTA Reflections is an arts recognition program offering students an opportunity to express themselves creatively in six different art categories inspired by a theme - this year, Accepting Imperfection. Learn more about participating at our website. Deadline for submissions is October 15.

FWES spirit wear available to purchase online! New designs featuring Oso on shirts and stickers, as well as discounts on items from previous years. Quantities and sizes are limited!

Reserve the FWES Spirit Rock and paint it to show school spirit, celebrate a birthday, or mark another special occasion that your child or friend is celebrating! PTA members get prioritized reservations until September 13. Reservations open to all on September 14. Calendar is currently available until winter break - members will also have priority once the 2025 calendar is released.

We need your help!

Help kick off our GoPlaySave fundraiser, stuffing envelopes and distributing to classrooms. Donuts and coffee will be provided. Please sign up to help. Must be an approved volunteer.

Distribute Power Packs (supplemental food) to classrooms to go home with some students once per week. Please sign up to help. Must be an approved volunteer.

Help water the garden this fall. Keep up with all community garden information - Garden and Grounds

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

August 30, 2024

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

Important Dates: (check all dates regularly on the FWES Website)

Sept 2 Labor Day Holiday- No School

Sept 3 Substitute Teacher Appreciation Day!

12:45pm Kinder Rosters Posted

1:00-2:00pm Kindergarten Meet the Teacher

Sept 4 1st Day for ALL Kindergarten Students!

9:20am Kindergarten Family Welcome Event!

Sept 9 1st-5th Grade Families may begin coming to school for lunch

Sept 12 3rd Grade Beginning of Grade Reading Test- all students

Sept 13 Instructional Assistant Appreciation Day!

7:45am PTA Board Meeting

Go Play Save Fundraiser Begins

FWES Family Night at NC Courage game

Sept 17 6:00pm FWES PTA General Membership Meeting

Sept 20 Teacher Workday- No School for Students

Sept 23 Kindergarten Families may begin coming for lunch

FWES News and Updates!

What an amazing 1st week of the 2024-25 school year!

Classroom highlights are related to our focus the first two weeks on building classroom community, learning/reviewing the IB Learner Profile attributes, learning/reviewing our GOLD behavior expectations and creating classroom essential agreements for learning. Students are getting to know each other and their teacher, while our teachers are getting to make connections to their students.

Classes are also beginning orientation lessons in our Inquiry Center and books are getting checked out!!!!

Specials for our students also started this week. All of our students go to Art, Music, PE, Spanish (twice) and Chinese in our specials rotation. Please make sure your student is ready for daily recess and PE with appropriate shoes and dress each day.

Looking ahead to next week, we are so excited to be welcoming our kindergartners to meet their teachers on Tuesday from 1:00-2:00pm and then for all of them to begin school on Wednesday together! Kindergarten families are invited to come on Wednesday and after dropping off your student join our counselors and our PTA for a family welcome- there will be coffee and snacks along with time to get to know other kindergarten families.

For all FWES families who might have questions as we start the year:

Got Questions? Link- use this link at all times listed below to access FWES Staff and ask questions

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 11:30am-12:15pm
Friday, September 6, 2024 12:00-12:45pm

Volunteer Registration and Renew- by October 1st!!!

Please make sure you complete this process if you are a new family or a returning family interested in remaining as an approved volunteer. We love having so many volunteers and you are needed- but if you drop off the list, we cannot have you in the building again until you complete the full background check process all over again:)

Dismissal Updates

Our dismissal routines are well on their way to being established and buses and carpool are shaving minutes off our times. Thank you for your patience with all of the processes!

WCPSS bus routing is monitoring our routes each day and working to create the most efficient routes. We should expect continued monitoring and some possible changes to minimize the later arrival times to FWES.

Carpool families should note that this week- we only had ¼ of our kindergartners at school and for carpool each day…. And there were teachers with them at carpool each day, too. Next week, we will have all 110 kinders on campus and they will have to navigate carpool much more independently. So we might expect things will go back to taking a little longer next week… but rest assured that our history tells us we will be moving faster within a week of their return. Thank you for remembering what it was like for you and your kindergartner and being patient and caring through the carpool process!

Walker Permission 24-25- This link provides parents with the opportunity to allow students in 2nd-5th grades who are “Walkers” at dismissal; to walk off the porch of the school without an adult. Please read the questions carefully and understand that staff will not supervise students if they have parent permission to walk away from the school. Access to the form ends a noon each day- so that there is plenty of time to update students’ Walker tags with any changes needed.

FWES Lunch Visitors

We love having families join us for lunch, however, we need time each year to practice and establish lunch routines with students before visitors begin to join in the fun!

Monday, September 9th 1st-5th Lunch Visitors may begin joining for lunch

Monday, September 23rd Kindergarten Lunch Visitors* may begin joining us

*Please make sure your student is ready for you to come for lunch and then LEAVE them…. Sometimes students struggle at the end of lunch and if you think that will be the case, please wait a bit longer.

FWES PTA News

You belong in PTA. PTA membership is your way of showing support for the work that we do. Join each year. That’s it. No volunteering required. No meeting attendance required. FWES PTA welcomes and encourages everyone to be part of our amazing community! Please join us!

Courage Family Game September 13. Please join us for family night at the NC Courage Soccer game as the Courage take on Bay FC Friday September 13th at 7pm. Wear your school spirit and bring your friends! Buy your tickets here for the match and other festivities including inflatables, games, scoreboard shoutouts, on-field activities before the match and at halftime, and much more.

National PTA Reflections is an arts recognition program offering students an opportunity to express themselves creatively in six different art categories inspired by a theme - this year, Accepting Imperfection. Learn more about participating at our website. Deadline for submissions is October 15.

FWES spirit wear available to purchase online! New designs featuring Oso on shirts and stickers, as well as discounts on items from previous years. Quantities and sizes are limited!

New year, new teacher! Get to know your new teachers and learn some of their favorite things. Teacher and Staff Preferences

Reserve the FWES Spirit Rock and paint it to show school spirit, celebrate a birthday, or mark another special occasion that your child or friend is celebrating! PTA members get prioritized reservations until September 13. Reservations open to all on September 14.

We need your help!

Volunteers are needed to distribute Power Packs (supplemental food) to classrooms to go home with some students once per week. Please sign up to help. Must be an approved volunteer.

Help water the garden this fall. Keep up with all community garden information - Garden and Grounds

Volunteers are needed to kick off our GoPlaySave fundraiser, stuffing envelopes and distributing to classrooms. Donuts and coffee will be provided. Please sign up to help. Must be an approved volunteer.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

August 23, 2024- FWES Friday Folder

Mrs. Pierce's Video Message

Don’t forget to Follow our Official Facebook Page!

Important Dates: (check all dates regularly on the FWES Website

August 23 FWES Office Open 10:30am-6:00pm Today

4:00-6:00pm Back to School Event

Tues, August 27 1st Day of School for 1st-5th Grade

Kindergarten Staggered Entry Begins

Sept 2 Labor Day Holiday- No School

Sept 3 12:45pm Kinder Rosters Posted

1:00-2:00pm Kindergarten Meet the Teacher

Sept 4 1st Day for ALL Kindergarten Students!

9:20am Kindergarten Family Welcome Event!

Sept 13 7:45am PTA Board Meeting

Go Play Save Fundraiser Begins

FWES Family Night at NC Courage

Sept 17 6:00pm FWES PTA General Membership Meeting

Sept 20 Teacher Workday- No School for Students

Meet the Teacher/Open House 2024- Friday, August 23rd 4:00-6:00pm

*Don’t forget to come see us this afternoon!

Meet the Teacher/Open House 2024 Checklist- Review these items that you will need to complete while you are at FWES today!

1st Day of School is TUESDAY, AUGUST 27th!

Transportation Procedures and Reminders:

Just For Kindergarten-

Check your Staggered Entry Date for next week- Kinders only come one day the first week of school:)

Parents are encouraged to walk in with kindergartners on their staggered entry date:)
Bring a backpack with:
- Lunch box/Lunch money ($3.50) and a snack are needed
- Change of clothes
- **DO NOT send school supplies from the list on the Staggered Entry Day (bring them on September 3rd when students are assigned to a teacher)

Got FWES Questions?

Is your family new to FWES and you have questions? Are you are returning FWES family and you have questions? We want to help with our “Got Questions?” sessions the first week of school.

These sessions will be accessible by joining a Google Meet link. For security reasons, these links will be emailed directly to FWES families on Monday, August 26th and will not be shared on the website. If you have questions, please use the links in the email message you receive. We look forward to helping answer questions you have as we start a new school year!

Wed, August 28th 10:30-11:15am

Thursday, August 29th 12:00-12:45pm

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 11:30am-12:15pm

Friday, September 6, 2024 12:00-12:45pm

FWES PTA Updates!

You belong in PTA. Connect at our events, volunteer to help, or attend a meeting. FWES PTA welcomes and encourages everyone to be part of our amazing community! Please join us!

Usted Pertenece a PTA. Por favor únete a nosotros.

Stop by the PTA tables at Open House on Friday to pick up new FWES spirit wear! Shirts ($20) and stickers ($2) featuring Oso will be available to purchase with cash or credit card. Quantities are limited!

Courage Family Game September 13. Please join us for family night at the NC Courage Soccer game as the Courage take on Bay FC Friday September 13th at 7pm. Wear your school spirit and bring your friends! Buy your tickets here for the match and other festivities including inflatables, games, scoreboard shoutouts, on-field activities before the match and at halftime, and much more.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

August 16, 2024- 1st Official Friday Folder!

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

Don’t forget to Follow our Official Facebook Page!

Important Dates: (check all dates regularly on the FWES Website Calendar)

August 16 WCPSS Bus Routes for 2024-25 Posted

August 17 Saturday Campus Clean Up Day 8:30-11:00am

August 21 FWES Office Closed until 2:00pm for Staff Meeting

August 22 FWES Office opens 10:30am

FWES Office closed 1:15-2:00pm for Office Mtg

4:30pm Rosters for 1st-5th Posted

4:30-6:30pm Welcome Back Picnic at FWES K-5!

August 23 FWES Office Open 10:30am-6:00pm Today

4:00-6:00pm Back to School Event

Tues, August 27 1st Day of School for 1st-5th Grade

Kindergarten Staggered Entry Begins

Sept 2 Labor Day Holiday- No School

Sept 3 12:45pm Kinder Rosters Posted

1:00-2:00pm Kindergarten Meet the Teacher

Sept 4 1st Day for ALL Kindergarten Students!

9:20am Kindergarten Family Welcome Event!

Dismissal Reminders- Get Ready with some pre-registration options at FWES for families!

WCPSS Bus Routes for 2024-25 Posted TODAY! Check them for your route # and stop this year.

You can still sign up at Open House but may have to wait

Give your student “Walker Permission” for 24-25- through 8/26 at 9:00am

The form will re-open daily beginning 8/27-9/6 from 6:00pm-11:00am the following day- for families to sign up. *Until the form is completed, students will be required to remain on the front porch to wait for a parent to arrive by 3:45pm. At 3:45pm they will have to return to the classroom.

Campus Work Day- Tomorrow!

Help get FWES campus ready for school! Campus Work Day on Saturday, August 17 from 8:30am-11am. Families are welcome!

Stay updated on the garden.

PTA Welcome Back Picnic

Everyone is welcome! There will be fun on the playground after checking class rosters. Food trucks on site or bring your own. From 4:30pm - 6:30pm on Thursday August 22.

Open House /Meet the Teacher

We can’t wait to see all of you on Friday, August 23rd! Doors open at 4:00pm for meeting your teacher and completing many beginning of year activities!

School Supply List 2024-25

Yubbler School Supplies

FWES Family Student Handbook 2024-25

August 12, 2024- Welcome Back Updates!

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

Important Dates: (check all dates regularly on the FWES Website Calendar)

August 12 Rescheduled Neighborhood Visit to Grissom and Curfman St

August 12, 13 After School In Person Registration

August 16 WCPSS Bus Routes for 2024-25 Posted

August 21 FWES Office Closed until 2:00pm for Staff Meeting

August 22 FWES Office opens 10:30am

FWES Office closed 1:15-2:00pm for Office Mtg

4:30pm Rosters for 1st-5th Posted

4:30-6:30pm Welcome Back Picnic at FWES K-5!

August 23 FWES Office Open 10:30am-6:00pm Today

4:00-6:00pm Back to School Event

Tues, August 27 1st Day of School for 1st-5th Grade

Kindergarten Staggered Entry Begins

Sept 2 Labor Day Holiday- No School

Sept 3 12:45pm Kinder Rosters Posted

1:00-2:00pm Kindergarten Meet the Teacher

Sept 4 1st Day for ALL Kindergarten Students!

9:20am Kindergarten Family Welcome Event!

2 Week Countdown to the 2024-25 School Year!!

Neighborhood Visit- Grissom and Curfman St- Rescheduled for TODAY at 5:00pm.

Summer Volunteer Hours for WCPSS Students and FWES Community Members

If you would like to assist us in preparation for the start of the school year, please us the link and sign up to assist. Thank you!

Back to School Office Closures:

Please make a note of the changes to our office schedule the week of August 19th due to the required back to school trainings and staff meetings.

Wednesday, August 21- FWES Office Opens 2:00pm

Thursday, August 22- FWES Office Open 10:30am-1:15pm; 2:00-4:00pm

Friday, August 23- FWES Office Opens 10:30am- 6:00pm

Open House /Meet the Teacher

We can’t wait to see all of you on Friday, August 23rd! Doors open at 4:00pm for meeting your teacher and completing many beginning of year activities!

Dismissal Reminders- Get Ready with some pre-registration options at FWES for families!

You can still sign up at Open House but may have to wait

Give your student “Walker Permission” for 24-25- through 8/26 at 9:00am

The form will re-open daily beginning 8/27-9/6 from 6:00pm-11:00am the following day- for families to sign up. *Until the form is completed, students will be required to remain on the front porch to wait for a parent to arrive by 3:45pm. At 3:45pm they will have to return to the classroom.

Learn more about how arrival and dismissal work at FWES:

FWES Carpool Procedures and Video

FWES Walker Procedures and Video

FWES Bus Rider Procedures and Video

FWES Family Student Handbook 2024-25- updated for 24-25- The FWES specific Handbook for families has been updated for the 2024-25 school year. Thank you for taking time to read and review our procedures and expectations related to all things FWES.

PTA Welcome Back Picnic - everyone is welcome! There will be fun on the playground after checking class rosters. Food trucks on site or bring your own. From 4:30pm - 6:30pm on Thursday August 22.

You belong in PTA. Connect at our events, volunteer to help, or attend a meeting. FWES PTA welcomes and encourages everyone to be part of our amazing community! Please join us!

Usted Pertenece a PTA. Por favor únete a nosotros.

Help get FWES campus ready for school! Campus Work Day on August 17 from 8:30am-11am. Families are welcome! Stay updated on the garden.

Yubbler School Supplies Reminder

Can you help kick off PTA fundraising this fall? We need help!

Courage Family Game September 13. Please join us for family night at the NC Courage Soccer game as the Courage take on Bay FC Friday September 13th at 8pm. Wear your school spirit and bring your friends! Buy your tickets here for the match and other festivities including inflatables, games, scoreboard shoutouts, on-field activities before the match and at halftime, and much more.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

August 5, 2025- Welcome Back FWES News and Information!

Mrs. Pierce’s Video Message

Important Dates: (check all dates regularly on the FWES Website Calendar)

August 5, 6 Neighborhood Visits

August 7 After School Line Up online

August 8 After School Notifications

August 12, 13 After School In Person Registration

August 17 Campus Clean Up 8:30am-11:00am

August 21 FWES Office Closed until 2:00pm for Staff Meeting

August 22 FWES Office opens 10:30am for Staff Training

4:30pm Rosters for 1st-5th Posted

4:30-6:30pm Welcome Back Picnic at FWES K-5!

August 23 4:00-6:00pm Back to School Event

Tues, August 27 1st Day of School for 1st-5th Grade

Kindergarten Staggered Entry Begins

Sept 2 Labor Day Holiday- No School

Sept 3 12:45pm Kinder Rosters Posted

1:00-2:00pm Kindergarten Meet the Teacher

Sept 4 1st Day for ALL Kindergarten Students!

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Welcome Back FWES Community!

#fwesrisetothechallenge

We are in the last stretch of summer and hope our families are gearing up for the start of school! We are 3 weeks away from the 1st day of school on Tuesday, August 27th and are busy getting ready for our staff and students to return for the 24-25 school year!

Information to help you prepare is included in this update and also posted on the website for reference.

Also be sure to follow our NEW School Facebook Page: Farmington Woods IB PYP Magnet Elementary for news and information!

If you received this message and your student will not be returning to FWES for the 24-25 school year, please let us know ASAP as our student enrollment numbers impact our staff positions. Thank you!

FWES Staffing Updates for 24-25:

New to FWES:

Elliott Harris (from Wales, UK)- 5th Grade Teacher
Speech Pathologist TBA when HR approves

FWES Staff in New Roles:

Amy Mooney- PreK Teacher (former building substitute)
Laura Holste- CCR Teacher and ESL Teacher
Cara Little- AIG Teacher and Literacy Coach

Name Change:

Ms. Cochrane, counselor; will now be Mrs. Felts, counselor

Vacant Position:

Building Substitute

Back to School Events 24-25! English and Espanol Check out the important events scheduled on August 22 and 23, 2024.

FWES Family Student Handbook 2024-25- updated for 24-25- The FWES specific Handbook for families has been updated for the 2024-25 school year. Thank you for taking time to read and review our procedures and expectations related to all things FWES.

All adults who want to participate in events during the school day (field trips, classroom helper, read with students, etc.) or who want to support the FWES PTA must be an approved volunteer.

If you were an approved FWES volunteer in the 23-24 school year- your status requires that you go into the system to renew your status before October 1, 2024. Please do that now.
If you were an approved volunteer at another WCPSS school in the 23-24 school year, you will need to go in to review your status AND add Farmington Woods Elementary as one of your schools.
If you have never been an approved volunteer, you must complete the full registration process. The approval process can take several weeks, therefore, it is best to complete the process as early as possible if you have interest in being engaged in activities with students.

After School Registration Reminder- Get your spot by “lining up online” on Wednesday of this week, August 7th. The link to line up will be available on the message bar on the school website at 9:00am on August 7th. Do NOT come to FWES, but use the link to “line up”. Click the link above for all details.

Club Sponsor If you are (or plan to be) an approved volunteer and would like to sponsor a club for our students, please let us know no later than August 15th.

Arrival and Dismissal Information for 24-25

FWES Carpool Procedures- Review for the process used in the AM and PM for students who participate in carpool as they arrive and/or dismiss each day.

FWES Carpool Tag Pre- Registration 24-25

Walker Procedures- Please review the process used at FWES in the AM and PM for students and families who arrive and dismiss by walking.

Walker Permission to Leave Campus in 24-25

Bus Rider Procedures- Please review the process in the AM and PM for students who ride buses to or from school each day.

FWES School Improvement Team Member Interest: If you are interested in joining the Farmington Woods School Improvement Team as a parent representative, we would love to hear from you!

The School Improvement Team (SIT) meets monthly to monitor school wide data and make decisions to positively impact the growth of all students. See a brief overview of our School Improvement Plan (SIP) here.
The team is comprised of members from all teaching teams in the building, our administrators, and parents.
The parent representatives are appointed by a vote of the PTA general body at the first general body meeting of each school year.
Meeting Dates (7:35am): September 5, October 31, November 14, December 5, January 23, February 20, March 27, April 17, May 15

If you are interested in joining the SIT or have any questions, please email Allison Williams (awilliams19@wcpss.net). We look forward to hearing from you!

Summer Volunteer Hours for WCPSS Students and FWES Community Members

If you would like to assist us in preparation for the start of the school year, please use the link and sign up to assist. Thank you!

FWES PTA News and Updates:

PTA Welcome Back Picnic - everyone is welcome! There will be fun on the playground after checking class rosters. Food trucks on site or bring your own. From 4:30pm - 6:30pm on Thursday August 22.

You belong in PTA. Connect at our events, volunteer to help, or attend a meeting. FWES PTA welcomes and encourages everyone to be part of our amazing community! Please join us! Usted Pertenece a PTA. Por favor únete a nosotros.

Help get FWES campus ready for school! Campus Work Day on August 17 from 8:30am-11am. Families are welcome! Stay updated on the garden.

Yubbler School Supplies Reminder

Can you help kick off PTA fundraising this fall? We need help!

Courage Family Game September 13. Please join us for family night at the NC Courage Soccer game as the Courage take on Bay FC Friday September 13th at 8pm! Wear your school spirit and bring your friends! Buy your tickets here for the match and other festivities including inflatables, games, scoreboard shoutouts, on-field activities before the match and at halftime, and much more.

Keep up with all things PTA at fwespta.org

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