 WSES second graders held a successful Poetry Slam this week celebrating the completion of their poetry unit.
We have an amazing staff at West Springfield Elementary and we are so proud of all of our employees for their dedication to our students. We are pleased to congratulate West Springfield’s Outstanding Employees for the 2018-19 school year. Thank you parents for your nominations!
● Outstanding Teacher - Danielle Johnson
● Outstanding School-Based Operational (Support) Employee – Sue Butts
Did You Know?
 We Need Candy
WSES staff run on Pick-Me-Up candy (and coffee) and our candy supply is low! We would love donations of snack-sided chocolate candy, thank you!!
It is raining cats and dogs for First and Second graders as our First graders learn about pets and Second graders learn about storms and storm preparedness.
Water, water everywhere for grades 5 and 6. Our Fifth graders are preparing an ocean adventure through the ocean zones. Our Sixth graders are learning about rainwater recycling for the imaginary pumpkin patch the Kindergartners have planted.
Kindergartners continue to learn about pumpkins; but now that we can describe them using size, shape and color; we are preparing to tell a shadow story about pumpkins and how they grow through the seasons.
Third graders are working on life cycles. They are making connections to the ancient Inca and their storytelling through jewelry. Our jewelry will tell the story of day/night, water cycle or lunar cycle. The bracelet below tells a story, so have your Third grader tell you a story!
News and Notes
Author Visit
Local Author and former WSES parent Denise Lawson is coming to our school on Thursday, February 21. She has written a fun book about a retired sled dog’s new life here in Washington, D.C.. If you would like to purchase her book for signing before next Thursday, you can follow the link below to Amazon. We are also sending a flyer home if your student would like to meet this retired sled dog at the Felix & Oscar Pet Store in Springfield on February 16 from 12-2 p.m.
Black Bear Goes to Washington by Denise Lawson
School Health Services Survey
The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) employs school health aides and public health nurses who provide school health services to the students in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). To determine the quality of these services, a survey has been developed by the FCHD.
Electronic versions of the survey forms may be accessed at:
School Health Services Survey – Parents 2019:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/85QGH7C
School Health Services Survey-Parents 2019 (Spanish):
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LLSF55F
Donate Your Shoes
Donate your gently used shoes for the SCA Shoe drive now until February 22 to support Soles4Souls.
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
Read Across America
The Read Across America Challenge is back until Monday, March 4. We are challenging each Mustang to read at least 30 minutes a night. For every 15 minutes a student reads, they get to color in a state in their packet. Those students who read enough to color in the entire United States map will be entered into the raffle for a prize. There will be 7 grand prizes, one for each grade level. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Rigsby at lsrigsby@fcpsl.edu or Mrs. Carney at cmcarney@fcps.edu. Let’s Read Across America Mustangs!
Community News
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.
Washington’s 287th Birthday Celebration
On February 18 and 22, head over to Mount Vernon, the ancestral home of George Washington, and celebrate the first president of the United States in honor of his 287th birthday. Admission is FREE on these two dates.
We are only halfway through February and already prepping for the spring. Below is the calendar for SOL testing that will take place in May.
Save the Date
Monday, February 18 President’s Day- Student Holiday
Tuesday, February 19 Custodian Appreciation Week
Tuesday, January 29 PTA Community Potluck Dinner
Friday, February 22 Spirit Day and PTA Bingo Night
Wednesday, February 27 PTA Dine Out at Zinburger
Tuesday, March 5 PTA Meeting in the Cafeteria at 9am
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