Westlawn Sunday Family Message
October 20, 2019
Congratulations to Westlawn's 5th Grade Team!
Westlawn's Fifth Grade Team is a 2019 FCPS Excellence Award Recipient. This is a prestigious award. The 2019 FCPS Excellence Awards Ceremony was held at Fairfax High School on October 16, 2019. The Ceremony was led by Superintendent Dr. Scott Brabrand and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Helen Nixon. In attendance were members of the FCPS Leadership Team, members of the FCPS School Board, and other distinguished guests. Seventeen FCPS teams and 14 individuals were recognized over the course of the evening with an informal reception followed by a formal ceremony. In total, 106 FCPS staff members were recognized across four different categories: Growth, Impact on Others, Innovation, and Student Achievement.
Westlawn Grade Five Team Award Winners
Ramona A Harris, Kevin A. Heron, James Honnold, Tracey C. Jackson, Tiffany A. Jones, Chrysanthi Kyrgos, Grant Maloney, Robyn Mejia, Hanah Nam, Kaleigh O'Donnell, Sean Stuebner, Meghan Winters, Anna Yim, Jaime Bousman-Stanczak
Excellence Award Recipient for Student Achievement ~ One of four teams in FCPS in this category!
The Westlawn 5th Grade Team was nominated by Principal Linda Ferguson in the category of Student Achievement. The team contributes to student success by closing achievement gaps, measuring progress, using assessments, implementing interventions, and student engagement.
Westlawn's 5th Grade team is a dynamic, diverse, dedicated, inclusive and hardworking group. The team contributes to student success by attending to each of their students through a whole child approach: academics, behavior, and wellness. This team is an inclusive team (general education, special education, ESOL, resource teachers, and school guidance). They have high expectations of each other and hold themselves accountable. The team’s collective experience spans one to 19 years. The Fifth Grade Team truly embodies the motto, “These are all our kids.”
Westlawn Day 2019
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Family.
Friends.
FUN!
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Westlawn Day is a cherished tradition. Family. Friends. FUN! We are so grateful to our families for coming and enjoying the games, food, outdoor sports, music and fun activity stations on Saturday, October 19. Standing ovation to our teachers and staff who volunteered their time to create and run the activity stations. High five to Westlawn amazing PTA president and volunteers who coordinated the event and made sure all the behind the scene tasks are set up and ready. The proceeds from all the activities go directly towards grade level events such as field trips and celebrations. Family. Friends. FUN!
More photos at Soaring Eagles … Principal's Blog http://westlawnes.edublogs.org/2019/10/19/westlawn-day-a-cherished-tradition/
Spirit Wear has arrived!
Westlawn spirit wear arrived on Friday and will be sent home on Monday, October 21. Be sure to look for your spirit wear in your child's backpack.
Attendance Matters!
Attending school regularly helps students feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important.
Did you know? Absences add up in elementary school. Research shows that missing 18 days in a school year or 2 days every month can result in lower test scores and possible retention in later grades.
Attendance Matters! We miss your child when your child is not at school. Here are a few tips to encourage your child to attend everyday.
- Maintain regular bed time and morning routines to help your child develop a habit of on-time attendance.
- Talk to your child about why going to school everyday is important unless they are sick.
- Don’t let your child stay home unless your child is truly sick.
- If your child seems reluctant to go to school, find out why and talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning. Keep in mind complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
- When possible, avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
- Reach out to your child’s teacher or school counselor if you are experiencing tough times such as unstable housing, transportation or health problems.
For more information on FCPS Attendance Policies, use this link. https://www.fcps.edu/attendance
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Upcoming Events and Key Dates
- Friday, Oct. 25: Kindergarten Field Trip, Ticonderoga Pumpkin Patch, 9:15AM - 1:30PM
- Friday, Nov. 1: Brian Curry Assembly, Thank you PTA for sponsoring this assembly.
- Monday, Nov. 4 & Nov. 5: Student Holiday, No School for Students /
- Monday, Nov. 4: Parent Conferences at Parent or Teacher Request. Conferences are prearranged.
- Wednesday, Nov. 6: Progress Reports Go Home
- Monday, Nov. 11: Annual Veteran's Day/Thanksgiving Family Luncheon 11:00 AM -1:30PM
- Tuesday, Nov. 12: PTA Meeting, Cafeteria, 6:30PM-7:30PM
- Wednesday, Nov. 13: Grade 4 Field Trip, Jamestown, 6:30AM-5:00PM
- Friday, Nov. 15: PTA Bingo Night, Cafeteria, 6:30PM-8:00PM
FCPS Cares Program
Recognize a Westlawn or other FCPS staff member for going above and beyond. FCPS Cares Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so FCPS can acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees. Thanks so much! Use this link. https://www.fcps.edu/careers/employee-recognition-programs/fcps-cares-program
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