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Good Morning Westgate Families,
I hope this finds you having a great start to the week and to 2020! From a snow day last week, to 70 degree temperatures this past weekend, winter weather in Virginia always seems to keep us guessing. Since we make every effort possible to have outside recess during the colder months, please make sure you keep an eye on the weather so that your child is always prepared for outside play.
This week students will focus on the Positivity Project strength of prudence. Prudence is the ability to do the right thing, at the right time, and for the right reason. Leveraging this strength helps a person set goals, make plans, and have the discipline to accomplish them. Ask your child how this strength may be present in their own life at school, and at home.
We have two events to remind you of happening this week. Tonight, January 14, we will have our monthly PTA meeting starting at 6:30 pm. Childcare is provided, and we hope to see many of you there. Also, our Westgate Domino's Pizza Day is this Thursday, January 16. Twenty percent of all sales from 11 am - 10 pm will come back to Westgate when you mention the code DN3 online, over the phone, in person, or on their app. Support Westgate this day by ordering a yummy pizza or two for family, coworkers, or friends!
As we enter into the New Year, we continue to stay focused on building positive relationships, providing meaningful and purposeful instruction, and celebrating the growth and progress of our students. We appreciate your continued partnership in your child's education, and we know together, we will make the remainder of this year both productive and memorable. Thank you for your support of all things Westgate and have a wonderful week ahead.
All my best,
Hallie Demetriades
Principal
Domino's Pizza Day for Westgate - January 16
Join us in supporting Westgate by ordering pizza from your local Domino's on Thursday! You can order from either the McLean or Falls Church Domino's between the hours of 11am and 10pm on 1/16 and Westgate will receive 20% of the proceeds! Just enter DN3 online, on their app, over the phone, or in the store.
Overdue Library Books
With winter break and snow delays, keeping track of library books can be confusing! The Westgate library will send overdue notices home this week to help you keep track of materials. Please help your student find and return any overdue library books. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Michelle Scherbenske mbscherbensk@fcps.edu.
Registration Opens January 27 for World Language and Two-Way Immersion Programs; Informational Meetings for Parents Start on January 13
Fairfax County Public Schools’ online registration for the county-wide lottery for world language immersion programs opens on Monday, January 27. Current prekindergarten students may apply for the kindergarten immersion programs and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion programs for the 2020-21 school year.
The kindergarten immersion programs are available in Korean and Spanish. Korean is available at Powell Elementary School and Spanish is available at Bailey’s, Lake Anne, Laurel Ridge, London Towne, and Rose Hill Elementary Schools. First grade immersion programs are available at 12 elementary schools and are offered in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
Parents who are interested in the two-way or world language immersion programs in FCPS are encouraged to attend an informational meeting. All meetings are held at the school named.
Get more information about World Language and Two-Way Immersion programs.
GPS Bracelets/Devices
A parent or guardian who wishes for their child to wear a bracelet or device with GPS capabilities, such as an AngelSense, to school must now request principal approval for the device. Parents or guardians should utilize the new Request for Principal's Approval For Student Use Of GPS Bracelet/Device (SS/SE-349), located on the internet and intranet. If the device also includes communication features, parents must agree to disable these features during the school day and, if applicable, while on the school bus. After receiving the request, principals should complete the bottom portion of the form, file it in the student’s scholastic record, and provide a copy of the completed form to the parent or guardian. A new request needs to be completed before each school year begins.
Contact:Dawn Schaefer
dmschaefer@fcps.edu
571-423-4470
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Amazon Smile
Looking for an easy way to support Westgate? We now have an AmazonSmile account! Every time you shop at Amazon and select the Westgate PTA as your designated charity, .5% of your purchase will be donate to Westgate. You can click here (https://smile.amazon.com/ch/54-1561076) to get started! Just remember, to shop at smile.amazon.com instead of the regular Amazon page each time you make a purchase! Supporting Westgate couldn't be easier!
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