 Students in 6th grader have been learning to code using Javascript to create apps to help other students learn or study. They are excited to see their beta test on the iphone!
Note from Dr. Sheers
Next Principal's Cafe will be Thursday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Topic: Supporting Each Student for Success
In this Principal’s Café, we will begin with a brief presentation on what our Multi-Tiered Levels of Support (MTSS) looks like at WSES, how we target interventions for students who may be struggling academically or behaviorally, as well as discuss the special education identification and 504 process and resources.
The remainder of the evening, we plan to provide you time for a Q&A with a panel including:
- WSES special education parents
- Special education teachers Caroline Bustos and Sarah Moore
- Classroom teachers Katrina Glista, Regina Uribe and Jenn Walrarth
- Math Resource teacher, James Koontz
- Reading Teacher, Connie Carney
- School administrators, Kelly Sheers and Satonya Dews
We will address questions from participants including topics such as supporting student's with Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, Interventions etc.
Please sign up if attending: https://forms.gle/2nnUMnn2qr48BtpUA
Save the Date
Monday, February 17 President's Day Holiday - No School
Thursday, February 27 Principal’s Café at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 3 No School
Wednesday, March 20 Talent Show
Wednesday, March 25 Spring Pictures
Monday, April 6 -13 SPRING BREAK
Friday, April 17 School-wide Field Trip
- Did You Know?
- SCA Pennies for Patients Spirit Week
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Read Across America
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Magnet Program
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Specialist Update
 Did you know that we are having a talent show?! The WSES SCA is hosting a fun event called “Mustangs Got Talent!” on March 20, 2020 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
In order to participate, students must complete the permission slip found in the Thursday folder.
SCA Pennies for Patients Spirit Week
Pennies for Patients is calling all heroes to join our squad.
Be on the lookout for more information coming next week that will allow your child to participate in this rewarding event that emphasizes the importance of social and emotional learning and gaining the experience of helping both children and adults in their fight against blood cancer. Our SCA sponsored Pennies for Patients Spirit Week February 24-February 28th (is a great way to get involved and join the fight against cancer. You can also check out our school website to donate online at https://events.lls.org/pages/nca/West-Springfield-Elementary-School-2020. We look forward to our school-wide kick-off.
Monday, February 24: Pajama Pennies Day (Don’t forget to put your pennies in the pocket of your Favorite Pajamas)
Tuesday, February 25: Neon Nickels Day (Wear your brightest neon and bring nickels)
Wednesday, February 26: Dazzling Dimes Day (Donate dimes and wear something shiny or something that makes you different and unique)
Thursday, February 27: Crazy Quarters Day (Wear a crazy hat and/or socks to school and cash in your quarters)
Friday, February 28: Team up for Leukemia (Wear your favorite team’s jersey or colors and bring any size donation)
Twitter
Follow us on Twitter @WSESMustangs. This week, first grade took over our twitter page! Check it out!
Read Across America
“The Read Across America Challenge is back until Monday March 9th. 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 and those students who read enough to color in the entire United States map will be entered 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 So, let’s Read Across America Mustangs!!”
The Magnet Program
The Magnet Program registration window will be open from March 3, 2020 through March 30, 2020. No late applications will be accepted.
Families wanting to apply for the Magnet Lottery must have a SIS account. If a student is not currently enrolled in FCPS, registration at the base school for the upcoming school year will be required. A separate application must be completed for each sibling applying.
Legacies also must apply to be eligible. Acceptances into one of the magnet programs is not transferable into another program or school.
As stated in Notice 5922, a one-time pupil placement application fee applies for students accessing special programs outside of their base school for World Language Immersion or Magnet School Programs. This $100 fee must be paid upon acceptance to the program. For more information, please visit the Magnet Lottery Fees - Frequently Asked Questions webpage.
Lice
To help us best communicate when a classroom is experiencing an outbreak with lice, please be sure to notify your child’s teacher and our school nurse, Gilda Rodriguez, if your child is being treated for lice.
Our band, strings and choir students are well underway in their preparation for their Spring concert performances. The fine arts program is pleased to announce that for the first time, our program will be divided into 3 separate concerts throughout the Spring! We are proud of our students hard work and dedication to the program and we look forward to showcasing their progress.
Please visit the WSES Music & Choir Facebook page to see what’s new in the WSES music room! https://www.facebook.com/WSESMusic
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