Wild Cat ROAR! April 12, 2026
Steuart W. Weller Elementary Weekly Newsletter
20700 Marblehead Dr. Ashburn Va 571-252-2360
Volleyball Game Friday, April 17! Entry is $15.00 per Family
Please join us for the Weller Staff vs. Riverside Girls State Champs! We know we have our work cut out for us! This night is a TON of fun. We typically pack the gym! The doors to Riverside High School will open at 5:30. If you are able to volunteer, please use the link in the flyer below. Come and cheer on our staff and raise money for our SWES PTO.
Take a Survey About Our School Campus
We need your feedback! You are invited to take a quick survey to help LCPS gain insight into what’s working well and what needs improvement across our schools and school campuses.
You will be asked for input about our school's buildings and grounds. Please note that this feedback is strictly focused on the physical environment and does not include questions about staff, instruction, curriculum or school culture.
Please look for a link from the LCPS Capital Budget team listing lcpssurveys@lcps.org received on April 9!
Don’t miss this chance to be heard! The survey should take no more than 5 minutes.
Many thanks for helping us understand how we can improve our school’s campus.
School Tool Box
We know back-to-school time can be…a lot.
• New clothes. (How did they grow so fast?)
• New schedules. (Is it soccer and then ballet, or the other way around?)
• New friends. (Ooh, they live down the street. Maybe we can carpool!)
Here’s one part of back-to-school you don’t have to stress about: buying school supplies. With School Tool Box, all you have to do is find our school’s name and your child’s grade, and you can buy their entire supply list in just a few clicks. No fuss, no lines, no trips to the store.
If only buying new gym shoes could be this easy.
Buy your supplies today!
https://schooltoolbox.com/school-supplies/school/list-boxes/?schoolId=107766
Sabemos que el regreso a clases puede ser… mucho.
• Ropa nueva. (¿En qué momento crecieron tan rápido?)
• Nuevos horarios. (¿Primero es fútbol y luego ballet, o al revés?)
• Nuevos amigos. (¡Viven cerca! Quizá podamos compartir el transporte.)
Aquí hay una parte del regreso a clases por la que no tienes que estresarte: comprar los útiles escolares. Con School Tool Box, solo tienes que buscar el nombre de nuestra escuela y el grado de tu hijo(a), y podrás comprar toda la lista de útiles en solo unos cuantos clics.
Sin complicaciones, sin filas, sin ir a la tienda.
https://schooltoolbox.com/school-supplies/school/list-boxes/?schoolId=107766
Updates from Special Education Advisory Committee
For more information about Special Education and the work of the LCPS Advisory Committee, please click on the pdf.
This week, we had a wonderful author visit with award-winning local author, Sue Fliess. Students greatly enjoyed hearing about her writing process and stories!
If you missed the chance to order one of her books and would still like to, the book order will remain open for another week. Click the link below or the picture above to purchase a signed copy of her books.
News from SWES PTO
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, parent engagement, social media, etc.)
- Reach out to infoswespto@gmail.com for more information!
- **Save the Date**
- 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.
Yearbooks are on Sale now!
Supporting Social Emotional Growth at Home
Here are questions you can ask your children about what will be presented this week in their daily SEL lessons
Confidence
Students will learn about perfectionism and how persevering through difficult tasks can build their confidence.
Grades K - 5
Ask your student: what is something that makes you feel confident?
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