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Dear Westbriar Parents:
I hope we are finally in the clear with inclement weather and we can all look forward to Spring. Last month, we held our Spelling Bee on February 22nd. I want to congratulate our winner: Naina Krishnamurthy and alternate: Ishan Palapra. The county Spelling Bee will be held on March 17th. Thank you Ms. Hwang and Ms. Aronson for organizing this event for our school.
FYI - On Saturday, April 6th, FCPS will host a Special Education Conference at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 7:45am-1:45pm. Two of our inclusion programs Fairfax Friends and iCARE will be in the exhibit hall from 10:00am - 1:30pm. If your schedule allows, please register for the conference or stop by the Fairfax Friends and iCARE tables.
Thank you for your continued partnership,
Principal Tam
FROM THE LIBRARY
Westbriar will be hosting two authors in April. Laurie Melmed will be visiting with students K-2 students on April 1th2, discussing her new book Daddy, Me and the Magic Hour. Russell Ginns will spend time with grades 3 and 4 on April 3rd. Mr. Ginns is the author of the Samantha Spinner series. More information and order forms for autographed books went home in Wednesday folders this week. Please contact Mrs. Fuselier with any questions.
FROM THE PTA
Dear Parents,
Happy Spring! As we head into the final couple months of school, some of our most popular events are yet to come. We have been hard at work getting ready for International Night, the Science Fair, Teacher Appreciation Week, the 5k Run/1Mile Walk, and Staff Basketball game. It's hard to believe that while PTA activities are in full-swing, we have selected a Nomination Committee to nominate candidates to serve on the 2019-2020 PTA Executive Board. Thank you Principal Tam, Mrs. Meoni, Heather Koo, Kevin Jacobs, and Jenni Bae who have volunteered to serve in this capacity. If you are interested in serving as the President in 2019-2020, please send me an email. Please note, if we do not fill the President position, we will not have a PTA. Voting is scheduled for May 9th at 7:00 pm in the library.
As a reminder, you may now register your child for Spring Programs. Registration closes on March 15th. Space remains as follows:
Stemtree Robotics - 11 spots
Brain Games - 11 spots
Green Thumb Club - 17 spots
Yoga - 9 spots
Stemtree Coding with Fun - 14 spots
Acting & Improvisation - 9 spots
Fencing for Young Jedi - 19 spots
Kinder Tech - 26 spots
Creative Writing Class - 0 spots
Tiny Chefs - 0 spots
Gourmet Chefs - 2 spots
Magic Academy - Purple Wand Course - 10 spots
Tennis 1-2-3 - 9 spots
Tyson's Art - 0 spots
Creative Drama - 1 spot
Kaboom Kickball/Wiffle Ball - 21 spots
Newspaper Club - 17 spots
Mad Science - Secret Agent Lab - 0 spots
Hip Hop - 50 spots
DID YOU HEAR THE NEWS?
Odyssey of the Mind
Westbriar team coached by Promod Chowbey won 3rd place among 8 teams in Division 1 for the problem: "Hide in Plain Sight"
(Problem synopsis: Teams take a cue from nature in this problem where they create and build a team-made mechanical creature that hides in plain sight. The creature will change its appearance three times to avoid being detected by a Searcher Character trying to find it. The way the creature changes will be different each time! The team will create and present a performance where its creature gets into – or out of – various situations using this resourceful skill. In the end the creature will surprise everyone by changing its appearance a final time and reveal its true self.)
Westbriar team coached by Rajit Mandapati won 3rd place in Division I among 7 teams and Westbriar team coached by Ryan Watkins won 3rd place in Division II among 6 teams for the problem "Structure Toss"
(Problem synopsis: Teams must strategize risk for points and “toss” their structures in this year’s problem-turned-carnival. They will use a device to propel the structure in a carnival game. If it travels in the air it gets higher score! Once the structure has been successfully tossed, it can be tested for strength. A carnival barker character will entice other characters to join the fun during a performance that incorporates testing the structure’s strength with creative games of skill and chance.)
Congratulations to all OoTM coaches and students for another successful year and making us proud!
UPCOMING PTA EVENTS AND REMINDERS
Dining for Westbriar at Ledo Pizza (in Vienna, not Falls Church) - Thursday, March 14th - 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Join us at for a fundraiser to support WES PTA at Ledo Pizza located at 141 Park Street, where 20% of the proceeds of your purchase will be donated to the WES PTA. Participating in the Dining for Dollars program not only allows you a night off from making dinner, but is also an opportunity to share a meal with friends/family and support the Westbriar PTA.
International Night - March 29, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Cafeteria
Join the Westbriar PTA for a signature event showcasing the cultures of Westbriar! Admission is a dish to share for 6-8 people. Please be sure to sign up and represent the county of your choice! We still need volunteers for country tables. If you can help, please contact Jennifer Sellers at wesptaprez@gmail.com. Country tables feature arts or crafts of a specific country (i.e. origami from Japan). See the schedule of events below.
International Night Schedule of Events
6:00 - 7:00 - Taste of Westbriar - Sample cuisine from around the world! Sign up below to bring a dish to share. https://bit.ly/2S12lOd
7:00 - 8:30 - Parade of Nations and Cultural Performances - Students dressed in clothing of a country of their choice will march behind the respective flag in the Parade of Nations. Last year, over 50 students participated. Don't worry about stage fright. Each country walks together in a group. Don't forget the USA! https://bit.ly/2T799qK
Stock the Staff Room - April 1st - 4th: Kindergarten - 2nd Graders
Stock the Staff Room is an opportunity for WES families to show appreciation for the staff by sending in individually wrapped treats with your child to school. The treats can be dropped off at the front office and will be set up in the staff lounge for teachers to enjoy during the money. Suggested snacks include: granola bars, chips, trail mix, muffins, cookies, crackers and drinks. The teachers really appreciate all the goodies you send in! Thank you for your support!
Science Fair - April 11th - 12th - Gym and Cafeteria
The Westbriar Elementary Science Fair will be held on Thursday, April 11 2019, from 6:00 to 8:30pm for families, and on Friday, April 12 during the school day for students.
The Science Fair is open to all Westbriar Elementary Students. To participate, ask your parents to help you register online at the Westbriar PTA Web site, www.westbriarpta.org. If you are not able to register online, email the Science Fair chairperson (contact information below). All Science Fair participants MUST register. The registration deadline is March 29, 2019.
Staff Basketball Game - April 26th
Get ready to cheer on Westbriar Staff as they take on the Shrevewood Elementary Owls. Be on the look-out for a hand-out in the Wednesday folder with more information. Pizza and ice cream will be available for purchase.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Sellers
WES PTA President 2017-2019
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