WSHS Weekly Newsletter 11/28/18

Calendar of Events

 

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

SAVE the DATES

December 14 - 3-hour Early Release, 11:55 a.m.

December 24- January 4th- Winter Break

January 7 - Students return to school 

 

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

 

Spartan Employee Awards Program and Selection Process 

Note: The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 30, 2018.

 

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a West Springfield Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link: Click Here. You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.

Outstanding Teacher

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher; librarians are included in this category

 

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Within their first three years of being a teacher; librarians are included in this category

 

Outstanding Principal

Eligibility: Has at least three years experience as a building principal

 

Outstanding New Principal

Eligibility: Within their first three years of being a building principal

 

Outstanding Leader

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as a Schedule-B or Schedule-C employee.

Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assistant and Associate Principals, DSA, DSS, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school

 

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee

Common positions in this category: administrative and office assistants, custodial staff, food service staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, all parent liaisons

 

Outstanding Hourly Employee

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current hourly position

Examples of possible hourly positions: hourly office staff, hourly program assistants, other unique hourly positions as designated per school

 

If you have any questions, please contact Leah Conte at lmconte@fcps.edu.

 

 

 

Fundraisers

 

$2 Customizable Bracelets for sale by Peer Tutoring

Want to support Peer Tutoring? Just in time for the holidays, we are excited to announce that Peer Tutoring will be selling customizable beaded bracelets for staff and students. We will provide the supplies and each bracelet will cost only $2. All proceeds will be used to expand our program’s resources and tutor training opportunities.

We will have a table set up in the cafeteria for students to purchase bracelets during their lunch on the following dates:

    • Wednesday, Nov. 28
    • Tuesday, Dec. 4
    • Thursday, Dec. 6
    • Monday, Dec. 10

Parents and staff members who wish to purchase a bracelet may contact JGGoransson@fcps.edu or stop by room 1123. Cash or check (made out to WSHS) are accepted.

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Class of 2019

  • SAVE THE DATE - DINING OUT AT LEDOS PIZZA

    • Monday, December 3, 5-9 in the Cardinal Forest Shopping Center - Flyer to be posted
    • Wednesday, January 16, Mezeh's, Old Keene Mill Road Shopping Center (the new location) - Flyer to be posted
    Still need to order a yearbook?  Order WSHS Yearbook

 

ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY

  • Price increased on November 1st to $85.  Buy here online - ANGP TicketsSENIOR CLASS DUES
  • Dues are $105.  Log into www.MySchoolBucks.com to pay online or send in a check payable to WSHS, with students name on the memo line. Drop envelope in the office, Attn: Ms. Scarbeau.  Price increases to $125 the second semester.
    • Dues pay for graduation diplomas & cover, cap & gown, Eagle Bank Arena rental, graduation programs and the senior picnic
    • SENIOR YEARBOOK ADS
  • Senior yearbook ads are due on December 1st. Congratulate the Spartan Senior in your life with a personal ad in the yearbook!  For more information on ordering, click Senior Yearbook

 

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Spartan Boosters NEWS

Show your Spartan pride by joining the Spartan Booster Club. Your membership supports all WSHS athletic programs. The Boosters are a non-profit organization comprised of parents, alumni & students.  Our goal is to be able to provide things not provided by the FCPS district, such as scholarships, additional equipment for teams, coaches training, Hudl & liability insurance for camps. Your support is greatly appreciative in our efforts to support and recognize our teams and athletes. Choose a membership level today. Your membership will be good through the 2019-2020 school year! Click here for the Booster Membership Form

 

Spartan Staff:  $10.00 - Receive a Spartan Decal

Spartan Supporter:  $25.00 – Receive a new specially designed Spartan Booster T-shirt

Spartan Backer:  $50.00 – Receive a new specially designed Spartan Booster Sweatshirt and Spartan car magnet

Spartan Champion:  $75.00 – Receive an exclusive Spartan Booster light-weight, waterproof jacket, Spartan car magnet

Spartan SPAZ:  $250.00 – The Extreme Spartan fan will receive everything above – jacket, sweatshirt, T-shirt, car magnet and decal.  Plus a Spartan baseball hat!

 

Questions?  Email:  wshs.spartans.athletic.boosters@gmail.com

 

Follow us on Twitter - @SpartanWshs

 

SAVE THE DATEGeneral Membership Meeting, Monday, December 10th, 6pm -  - All are Welcome.

 

 

WSHS Boosters is holding its annual Citrus fundraiser! Monies raised will help us pay for some things such as liability insurance for camps & workshops, hudl fees, extra equipment for teams, & coaches training not covered by FCPS. We also fund scholarships for graduating seniors who not only participate in athletics, but also in Rifle, One Act Play, Forensics, Debate & Scholastics!

Please support the Athletic boosters here:

https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/216630

 

Delivery window to WSHS - Dec 3-15 

 

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Spartan Cards (fundraiser for 2019 ANGP) are $10 Email email Tracy.flores.goodwin@gmail.com  - To view discounts and businesses click  2019 Spartan Card

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Facebook for WSHS Classes - Please join any of the Class Facebook pages for other information 

 

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