 Beginning Band and Fourth Grade String students were busy preparing for their First Year Showcase held on Wednesday evening.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is studying how school environments relate to discipline practices in the Division. As part of the study, you will receive a survey from FCPS’ Office of Research and Strategic Improvement (ORSI). The surveys are designed to help FCPS understand your and your child’s thoughts about the school environment and how discipline is approached in their school.
Surveys to parents will be translated into multiple languages and come via eNotify. Participation is voluntary for you and your child, and all responses will be anonymous.
I encourage you to participate in this important survey to help FCPS understand what is working well and where we can improve.
Did You Know?
 Did you know the WSES website has a School History page? Take a look and learn about West Springfield Elementary’s history.
MyON is a wonderful online resource students can access at home. Some teachers use MyON in the classroom and the children enjoy listening to or reading stories during their reading block. They can continue what they are reading in the classroom at home.
There are over 11,000 books on the site ranging from the kindergarten level to middle school and covering all genres.
I hope you and your child can enjoy some reading time together using MyON.
Students can log on at MyON.com and access it using their regular school log on.
News and Notes
Donate Your Shoes
Donate your gently used shoes for the SCA Shoe drive now until February 22 to support Soles4Souls.
PTA Bingo Night Tickets
Be on the look out to purchase PTA Bingo Night tickets this evening at 6:00 pm!
Looking for a Realtor!
In preparation for the 6th Grade Colonization PBL, students will take on the role of a colonial real estate agent. To help them get ready, we’re looking for a volunteer, parent or otherwise, that would be willing to speak with the students at some point next week to explain the role of a realtor and the considerations needed to sell property. This can either be done in person or through a pre-recorded video. If you or anyone you know might be interested, please email Rachel Calderin at rmcalderin@fcps.edu
Community News
Basant Kite Festival
On Saturday, February 9, join the community at Kings Park Library from 12-2 p.m. for the Basant Kite Festival and celebrate the return of spring. Make LED lighted kites and enjoy festive activities.
Chinese Lion Dance
On Saturday, February 9, at 3 p.m., head over to Pohick Regional Library and celebrate the Lunar New Year with a Lion Dance performance that will demonstrate emotions such as fright, anger, grace, and joy as it moves in rhythm to the music of a drum, gong, and cymbals.
Summer Camp Fair
On February 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., head over to Springfield Town Center for one-stop shopping for your child’s 2019 summer camp and activities. Meet face to face with representatives from over 30 local and sleep-away camps. There will be entertainment for the entire family and it is free to attend.
Save the Date
Monday, February 18 President’s Day- Student Holiday
Tuesday, January 29 PTA Community Potluck Dinner
Friday, February 22 Spirit Day and PTA Bingo Night
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