WSHS Weekly Newsletter 07/06/18

Calendar of Events

 

For the most up to date calendar please see our master calendar here.

 RENOVATION UPDATES!

Don’t forget to visit the West Springfield Renovation page to see pictures of renovation progress.  New pictures are added often!

 

https://westspringfieldhs.fcps.edu/about/renovation

 


Sharing Information

Summer Assignments

Summer assignments for AP and English classes can be found using the link below.  If a course is not listed, there is not a summer assignment

Summer Assignments

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Yearbooks still available!  Some students who pre-ordered yearbooks have not picked them up. Please email jabeach@fcps.edu if you need to check if your student picked his or hers up. Pre-ordered yearbooks can be picked up  by arrangement in the main office this summer.  We still have about 10 copies for sale, $80 cash.  Thanks for your support this year and congratulations to the yearbook staff on a great product!

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AA Boost Camp Summer 2018

 

WHAT:  Advanced Academic Boost Camp is a program designed to assist those students who are taking a College Board Advanced Placement (AP) course in high school for the first time or are enrolled in an Honors 10 class.  The goal is to give our Advanced Academic students the necessary skills to be successful in their upper level courses. Reading, note-taking, time management, organization, critical thinking and study skills will be the focus of this camp.

 

WHEN: There will be four sessions of AA Boost Camp to choose from.

 

  • Session 1: Monday, July 30 and Tuesday, July 31 - from 8:00am-10:30am,  at Washington Irving MS. This will focus on AP Calculus and Honors Math
  • Session 2: Monday, July 30 and Tuesday, July 31 - from 11:00am-1:30pm,  at Washington Irving MS. This will focus on AP English ( Literature and Language) and English  Honors 
  • Session 3: Wednesday, August 1 and Thursday, August 2 - from 8:00am-10:30am,  at Washington Irving MS. This will focus on AP/ Honors Sciences 
  • Session 4: Wednesday, August 1 and Thursday, August 2 from 11:00am-1:30pm,  at Washington Irving MS. This will focus on AP/ Honors Social Studies

 

 

PRICE:  FREE!!! This AA Boost camp is free of charge, however registration is necessary.   Snacks and supplies will be provided for students who participate.

 

HOW TO REGISTER:   To register, simply click HERE and fill out the online form.  Please submit the application as early as possible as registration will close on Friday, July 13, 2018, to ensure that all materials can be ordered to run the program. Applicants after that point will be put on a wait list, and we will we not be able to accept walk-ins. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Phil Cronin (AP Academic Coordinator) at pscronin@fcps.edu

 

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FCPS  Behind the Wheel classes at West Springfield are forming NOW for the summer!  

Two ways to Register:

To register online,  CLICK HERE

To register by phone:   703-658-1201

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Spartans 101 – For Rising 9th Graders Only

August 15th from 9am – 1pm

Registration Now Open at: Spartans 101 Registration Form

Spartans 101 is a program designed to assist rising ninth grade students in making the transition to West Springfield HS a successful one.  Topics covered will include: team building, a tour of the building, school involvement (activities, clubs, athletics), an introduction to Student Services, study/organizational skills, peer tutoring, and technology at WSHS.  Based on the high demand for this program, you are encouraged to register early. Please note, due to renovation, the event will be capped at 125 students.

Registration is due by July 23.  There is a registration fee of $35.00, which will include lunch (pizza and salad) and a Class of 2022 t-shirt.

Please note, transportation will NOT be provided for this event.  Students must be dropped off and picked up at WSHS – Door 1. 

To complete your registration, please submit the following:

  • $35 payment (mail check payable to WSHS to WSHS Spartans 101, 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22152)
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    Please contact Johnny Pope, Assistant Principal for the Class of 2022 at jwpope@fcps.edu with questions. 

     

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    Save the Date…Spartan Spree: August 21st from 11 am – 2 pm!

    Spartan Spree will be held on Tuesday, August 21st from 11:00am to 2:00pm.  At this event, class schedules will be available to students after all required forms are submitted.  Additional items, such as spirit wear and athletic passes will be for sale as well.  If you are unable to attend Spartan Spree, you will be able to bring your forms to the main office during advertised times later that week or on Monday, August 27th.  If you have any questions or concerns, please email Mrs. Fawsett at ewfawsett@fcps.edu.

     


    Camps and Fundraisers

    SPARTAN Summer Basketball Camps!!

    Check out the links below for more information.

     

    BOYS SUMMER BASKETBALL

    https://westspringfieldcamp.jumbula.com/view#/home

     

    GIRLS SUMMER BASKETBALL

    http://www.westspringfield.rschoolteams.com/page/3037


      WEST SPRINGFIELD DANCE CAMP

    LOCATION:  Irving Middle School 8100 Old Keene Mill Rd. Springfield VA 22152 (Due to renovations at West Springfield High School)

    Two Options:

    July 16-20, 2018       8:00am-3:00pm          (Full Week)

    Early registration by July 15th $230.00

    Registration at the Door $250.00

    July 16-18, 2018       8:00am-3:o0pm          (Half Week)

    Early registration by July 15th $150.00

    Registration at the Door $170.00

    Girls and Boys Grades K-8th

    This is a 3-5 day dance camp specializing in Hip Hop, Breakdancing, Jazz and Pom Pom taught by the nationally recognized West Springfield Dance Team. The campers will learn several different dance routines, perfect dance technique, watch movies, and play games. On Wednesday and Friday at 2:30 there will be a performance for family and friends.

    What to Bring: Lunch, snack, water bottle, pillow/blanket for movie time

    What to Wear: Comfortable clothing, dance shoes or sneakers.

    To Register or for any Questions: Contact wsdtfundraising@gmail.com

    Sponsored by WSHS Boosters