 Our Book Fair was a huge success and classrooms and students have many new books!
Note from Dr. Sheers
Congratulations WSES!
We received the Superintendent’s Excellence in Equity Award.
Dr. Brabrand and the School Board have created a new and very important recognition to celebrate school’s progress and achievement as we continue to raise the bar and close student achievement gaps. After a careful analysis of the Division SOL data, we have earned a Level 1 performance for each reporting group and all gap group indicators in both English and mathematics for the 2018-19 school year.
Save the Date! Join on November 21 at 6:30 p.m. for our Principal's Cafe. Mr. Rice, our School-Based Technology Specialist, will give a presentation entitled "Plugged in Parents." Learn what online programs/resources the school uses, how to access them and learn some tips for keeping up with the fast-changing media landscape. In addition to learning how to navigate all of the online programs available to your child at WSES, we will discuss strategies to manage screen time, getting a cellphone, cyberbullying, social media, and more. Resources will be shared and we will have time for Q&A.
Join us for a week of fun, while also supporting the Red Ribbon Campaign to support the No Drugs Act. Show your school spirit and join us in celebrating the following Spirit Days next week:
Monday, October 28: Beat Drugs – (wear red)
Tuesday, October 29: Team Up Against Drugs – (wear a team Jersey)
Wednesday, October 30: We are too bright for drugs (wear neon and Sunglasses)
Thursday, October 31: Scare away drugs! (Book Character Parade)
Friday, November 1: Pajama Day, make your dreams your future!
Calling all West Springfield community members with current or prior military experience!
What: Veterans Day Celebration
When: Monday, November 11 at 9:00 a.m- 11:00 a.m..
Who: All West Springfield community members with current or prior military experience!
Schedule:
9:00 - 9:40 School Assembly
9:40 - 9:50 Veteran 'parade' through building
9:50 - 10:30 Reception for Veterans in cafeteria
10:30 - 11:00 Classroom visits/Q&A with students and veterans *volunteers needed
***We need at least 1 volunteer for each classroom for our classroom Q&A on Monday, November 11.
Please use the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4EAFA82EA2F94-veterans
News and Notes
Track Friday's
Get your running shoes on! Starting Friday’s, student that arrive to school between 8:30-8:45 a.m. may Join Ms. Nolan and Mr. VanOrmer for Track Fridays. They will be at the track at 8:25am and you can run until 8:40am. This is a great opportunity to get some exercise and prepare for school! Please be sure your student is wearing comfortable shoes. We hope you can join us!
Principal's Cafe - Math
Missed the Principal's Cafe on Math? You can view the presentation and find additional resources available at: http://bit.ly/WSESmath
Advanced Academic Programs Announcements
A parent Level IV referral workshop will be held on November 21st, 8:30-9:30 am, at West Springfield Elementary. This workshop will be held for parents interested in completing a Level IV referral packet. This referral ensures that students in grades 2nd-6th are screened
Free Screening of ANGST
Learn when children need help to manage their anxiety by coming to the Parent Night on Anxiety Awareness on November 13, 2019 at the West Springfield High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30pm with a free screening of the documentary ANGST at 7pm. An expert panel discussion follows the screening and information on school and community resources will also be available. The event is sponsored by local school counselors, school administrators, the FCPS Region 4 office and PTAs/PTSAs.
Book Character Parade
The Book Character Parade will take place on Thursday, October 31st at 9:15 a.m.! Please send your child to school wearing a costume of their favorite character, with a copy of the book to carry in the parade. Children should bring a change of clothes in their backpack for after the parade. All Costumes must be school appropriate (no scary costumes or weapons). Parents are invited to assemble along the track on the upper field to view the parade. In the event of rain, we will parade around the gym and cafeteria. We hope that you will come and enjoy this fun event! Questions? Before the event: please contact your child’s teacher or Mr. Rigsby at lsrigsby@fcps.edu or Ms. Carney at cmcarney@fcps.edu
Digital Citizens Week
This week we joined schools all over FCPS in celebrating Digital Citizenship Week. This year’s Digital Citizenship Week theme is Media Balance and Well-Being: Developing a Healthy Relationship with Your Technology. Here are some great resources from one of our digital citizenship partners, Common Sense Media, that will assist in making the home/school connection.
Federal Impact Aid Survey
Beginning on October 21, FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid. Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by October 30. All results are CONFIDENTIAL.
Video link - https://youtu.be/uPqC3BLf3Ow
Middle School AAP Information Night
Irving Middle School will host a night for all parents to learn about the options offered for Level IV AAP Services. Irving staff will provide information and be available to answer questions. The sessions will be held at Irving Middle School on Tuesday, November 19 and begins at 6:00 p.m.
 Out of the seven schools that participated, WSES got second in participation (25% of WSES participated) and second in fastest runners (seven WSES runners finished in the top three of their races)! Congratulations WSES! This is a great accomplishment, and we are so proud of all the runners. Thank you to everyone who participated in this fun event!
Top Finishers from WSES
Eli Abueg - 3rd Place, Kindergarten Boys 1/2 Mile Race
Mimi McCrosky - 2nd Place, Kindergarten Girls 1/2 Mile Race
Adrianne Harrison - 3rd Place, Second Grade Girls 1/2 Mile Race
Rayan Benkhayat - 1st Place, Third Grade Boys 1/2 Mile Race
Chris McCrosky - 3rd Place, Third Grade Boys 1/2 Mile Race
Elizabeth Kent - 3rd Place, Third Grade Girls 1/2 Mile Race
Maddie McCrosky - 2nd Place, Fourth through Sixth Grade Girls, Mile Race
If you would like more information about the Pyramid Challenge or are interested in volunteering next year, please email Abbey Petouvis at abbey.browne@gmail.com
Save the Date
October 21 - Nov. 1 Red Ribbon Week
Wednesday, October 30 Fall Picture Retakes
Thursday, October 31 Book Character Parade 9:15 a.m.
Friday, November 1 Track Friday's begin!
Monday, Nov. 4 and Tuesday, Nov. 5 TEACHER WORKDAYS
Monday, November 11 Veterans Day Performance 9:00 am
Tuesday, November 12 PTA Meeting 9am
Wednesday, November 13 Angst Parent Night – 7:00-8:30 pm.
Wednesday, November 20 FLE Parent Night 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Thursday, November 21 Principal's Cafe - Plugged In Parents
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