Westlawn Sunday Family Message 4/29/18

Mrs. Woodward's Recognition

Happy Sunday!  Congratulations to Mrs. Anna Woodward, 2nd Grade Teacher, for being recognized by Dr. Zuluaga, Assistant Superintendent and the Department of Human Resources for being selected the FCPS March Cares Recipient of the Month for Region 2 for leading the Super Kindness Challenge at Westlawn. To read the full text, see https://www.fcps.edu/blog/fcps-cares-march-2018 Way to go Mrs. Woodward, we are so proud of you!


Hello Westlawn Families,

Join us on Tuesday night for the Spring Band, Strings and Chorus Concert and Student Art Exhibit. On Wednesday, 6th Grade goes to Pamplin Historical Park. On Thursday, Head Start students go to the Air and Space Museum at the Udvar-Hazy Center. Join us Friday night for our annual festival, International Night from 6:30PM -8:00PM.

Message from PTA: Join us in recognizing teachers, staff and administrators during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 7-10! Each day will be a special day of fun and appreciation! The PTA is asking for assistance in donating gift cards, as well as volunteering time during that week. Please sign up using this link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0f49aaaf2fa46-teacher

Take care. Thanks so much. Have a fantastic week. Sincerely, Ms. Ferguson


AERA Recognition

Congratulations to Westlawn School Community for being recognized by the American Education Research Association (AERA) for being awarded the prestigious Teacher Researcher of the Year Professional Development Award for Westlawn’s professional development structures and in collaboration with George Mason University. Westlawn teachers, Lauren Britton and Kristen Burke with principal, Linda Ferguson received the award with Dr. Jennifer Suh from George Mason University.


Upcoming Key Dates:

*Tuesday, May 1: Spring Band, Strings, and Choral Concert, Gymnasium, 7:00PM-8:00PM

*Tuesday, May 1: Art Exhibit, Student Work Displayed in the Hallway, 6:30PM -7:00PM and after the concert

*Wednesday, May 2: Grade 6 Field Trip, Pamplin Historical Park, Petersburg, VA, 6:00AM-6:00PM

*Thursday, May 3: FECEP/HS Field Trip, Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center, 9:30am - 1:30pm

*Friday, May 4: International Night, Cafeteria and Gymnasium, 6:30PM-8:00PM

*Friday, May 8: PTA Meeting, Library 6:30PM-7:30PM

Monday, May 28: **Memorial Day/ No School*

**June 2018**

* Wednesday, June 6: Field Day Grades K-3

* Friday, June 8: Field Day Grades 4-6

* Thursday, June 14: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 6:00pm-8:30pm

* Friday, June 15: Last Day of School, 2 Hour Early Release, Students dismiss at 1:30pm