Wild Cat ROAR! March 22, 2026

Last weekend, our Weller Odyssey of the Mind team won 2nd place at the Virginia State competition and will now advance to the World Finals in May. They will compete against national and international teams. The team competed against top teams from across the state of Virginia, and this is an incredible achievement. Even more exciting, this is the second year in a row that our team is advancing to Worlds which will take place in Iowa. Good luck team!

Jude participated in the Mid-Atlantic Math Tournament Series Championship 2026 contest this past Saturday. The team he was on finished 3rd. He finished 2nd out of 240 kids in the individual portion of the competition which is completed in several rounds. Way to go!

They say the days are long, but the years are short. Nothing proves that more than a school yearbook! From the first-day excitement to the final day celebrations, make sure your student has a permanent place for all this year’s memories. Yearbooks are officially on sale now! Click to Purchase a School Yearbook.

Our PTO's school supply fundraiser is up and running for next year! Each box sold helps raise funds for special events and activities for our students. Click for our school's online store!

Our teachers work hard on their lesson plans, and there's a very good reason behind every item on the school supply list. However, when everyone in town is flocking to the same stores, the shelves get picked over in a hurry, until a red 2-pocket folder with prongs feels like a rare artifact.

Instead of skipping hard-to-find items or grabbing something “close enough,” skip the store and search for our school on SchoolToolbox.com. You’ll find the exact list put together by your child’s teacher, and you’ll be able to buy everything on it in just a few clicks. Take the stress out of back-to-school shopping. Buy from School Tool Box and get back to your summer.

If parents are driving their children to Weller, or picking up their children at the end of the day, use the car loop on the gym side of the building. Exchange St. is not a drop off zone. Students are WALKING to school and we MUST consider their safety. The only families who may drop off students near the B-2 door are ones who have received explicit permission from the school because their children need assistance getting to their classrooms. Please follow the drop off and pick up guidelines. Accidents happen very quickly and can result in tragedy. Walkers need to use the crosswalks. Cars need to go to the car loop, not the neighborhood side streets. We appreciate everyone's consideration for all of our children.

If your child has an outstanding bill on their account, they will not be able to purchase additional items. If you need meal assistance, please contact our Family Liaison, Gladys Palomino.

Or you may submit an online application for free or reduced meals. The online process can be approved typically within 72 hours. The paper application is available in the office, but it takes longer for the approval process.

Use this link: https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new?identifier=243AAV

Navigating Friendships

Grades K-5 will learn about qualities of a healthy friendship and how friendships might change over time. Students will learn strategies for how to respond to these changes in a productive way.

Grades K - 5

Students will be learning about different challenges they may face when navigating friendships with peers. These challenges may include including others, responding to accusations, and handling evolving friend groups.

What might be something you could do to include others?

PTO: What does that even mean?? The PTO is a Parent and Teacher Organization that builds community among families, bridges the gap between teachers and parents, and enriches the school experience. The PTO organizes fun events, raises money to help families in our community, and assists with school projects. The Weller PTO will be losing a significant number of parents next year. We're looking for new parents to step in and help our team of awesome volunteers! Being involved in the PTO is a great way to become plugged in and get to know your child's teachers, friends, and fellow parents. We have a variety of open roles with different commitment levels. We'd love to chat more about how you might help.

**Volunteers Needed**

• Volleyball game: ticket sales, concessions, set-up, clean-up
• Teacher Appreciation Week: plan activities for this special week
• Board & director openings (vice president, treasurer, parent engagement, social media, etc.)
• Reach out to infoswespto@gmail.com for more information!

**Save the Date**

• April 8: PTO meeting at 6:00 pm. Topic: SOL testing process & prep.
• April 17: Cheer on Weller teachers as they play against the girls' varsity volleyball state champions! Game is at 6:00 pm at Riverside High School. Tickets are $15/family.
• May 15: Fun Run! This will be an extra special event as we remember and celebrate Wyatt Triplett.
• June 4: PTO meeting at 6:00 pm. Topic: year recap, officer elections, planning ahead

• Yearbooks for sale! Purchase for $20 by March 31st. Prices increase after this date.

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