Welcome Back Letter

We are so excited to welcome back returning and introduce new families to Weller. Last year, Weller celebrated its 10th anniversary marking the culmination of a decade educating our children. This year, we begin to look ahead to the next ten years with several important goals; improving communication, investing in capital projects to improve the school and building a lasting Weller community.

The PTO has spent most of the summer laying the groundwork to achieve these goals. We believe the efforts will have a sizable impact on Weller this year (and beyond).

1. Innovation Lab. Through the generous support of a local company, the PTO raised $10,000 to fund phase 1 of the Innovation Lab. Mrs. Fahim was instrumental in creating a vision for the lab that was critical to the donation. Weller students will benefit from combining creative team problem solving with Loudoun’s technology investment to prepare for a more connected future.
2. Refreshed Logo. Graphic designer, Weller parent and Corporate Sponsorship volunteer Karyn Baskette has refreshed the iconic Weller Logo which you will see adorning our spirit wear and other material this year. Thanks, Karyn!
3. New Website. Over the summer, the PTO created a new website which will - in addition to Facebook - serve as the hub of communication. Found at WellerPTO.com, the streamlined user experience will make finding information, staying up to date and getting involved easier than ever. We also have new e-mail addresses for each position which can be found on the site as well (i.e. president@wellerpto.com).

To continue the momentum, we need your help, and there are so many ways you can contribute to another amazing year.

1. Attend PTO Meetings. Make your voice heard on what events you want this year, how the budget should be allocated, and what we can do to foster a more inclusive community.
2. Volunteer. The PTO is made up exclusively of volunteers. Whether you work full time, parent full time or your household has some combination thereof there are opportunities to get involved. Visit the website to learn more.
3. Donate. As a new decade for Weller dawns, investing in the school is more important than ever. We have many ways to generate donations but the most essential is direct parent support. The PTO strives to raise at least $50,000 this year from local businesses, programs and parents. Together we can reach this goal!
4. Take the easy wins. Retailers like Giant, Amazon and Harris Teeter offer to give schools money just for people shopping there. All you need to do is connect your existing loyalty cards (or Amazon Smile) to support Weller and the school can raise thousands of additional dollars. Don’t buy those eggs until you’ve updated your account!

This year, we plan to hold more events for students and parents, tackle meaty issues at our PTO meetings, and as a community determine what we want the next decade at Weller to look like. So, if you’ve never attended a PTO meeting or want to give it another go, come to (or dial-in) to our first session on Friday, September 9th at 8am. Meeting times will be staggered throughout the year to accommodate different schedules and afford maximum opportunity to get involved.
But most importantly, let’s have a fun year. What an exciting time to be a parent, student or teacher in Loudoun County!

​Welcome to the #Next10,

Your Steuart Weller PTO Board