Westlawn Weekly Family Message
March 8, 2020
Keeping Westlawn Families Informed
~ Sincerely Linda Ferguson~
Mr. Christoph Hill, new assistant principal, had fun on Friday as he greeted students, played chess, did a morning broadcast on WES TV, and visited classrooms. Join us in welcoming Mr. Hill!
Talking to Children About the Coronavirus
FCPS posts updates regularly about the Coronavirus on the FCPS and school websites. FCPS is working with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) and closely monitoring the health crisis in China and globally associated with novel coronavirus infections (COVID-19), as well as any impact it may have locally.
On the FCPS website you will find:
Strategies for talking to children about coronavirus (COVID-19) can be found at the following link. https://www.fcps.edu/blog/talking-children-about-coronavirus
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Book Buddies from 6th grade and 1st grade ended the week with a fun Read Across America book sharing.
Ms. Ferguson visited and read in 3rd grade classroom during Read Across America Week. Mr. Hill joined the fun!
Westlawn Spring Picture Day
March 11, 2020
Students bring their smiles!
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Each year, March is designated Women’s History Month by Presidential proclamation, in order to honor women’s contributions in American history. All FCPS schools are being asked to recognize Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is “The Valiant Women of the Vote” as 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment. The history of women’s suffrage is complex, and the struggle is ongoing. Throughout the month, students will be provided the opportunity to learn about and acknowledge this important recognition.
Interesting Fact:
Virginia's own Ellen Glasgow, an author and Pulitzer Prize winner, was also active in the suffrage movement; Glasgow Middle School is named for her.
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POSITIVITY PROJECT
Social Intelligence
This week teachers and students will discuss Social Intelligence. Social intelligence refers to a person’s ability to understand and manage interpersonal relationships — and is distinct from a person’s IQ or “book smarts.” It includes an individual’s ability to understand, and act on, the feelings, thoughts, and behaviors of other people. This type of intelligence can take place “in the moment” of face-to-face conversations but also appears during times of deliberate thinking. It involves emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
Click here for the Social Intelligence Character Card. The card can be found at this link: https://westlawnes.fcps.edu/academics/positivity-project
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Upcoming Events and Key Dates
- Mar. 10: PTA Meeting, 6:30PM-7:30PM, Cafeteria
- Mar. 11: Spring Picture Day
- Mar. 12: Partners in Print: Family Literacy Night, 6:00PM - 7:30PM
- Mar. 19: Gr. 3 Field Trip: Imagination Stage, 9:00AM-noon
- Mar. 20: Gr. 6 Career Day
- Mar. 20: Early Childhood Class: Thomas Jefferson Library, 10:15 AM- 12:45PM
- Mar. 20: Kindergarten Field Trip, Natural History Museum, 9:15AM-12:45PM
- Mar. 27: Art Festival, 6:30PM-8:00PM, Gymnasium
- Apr. 16: Kindergarten Orientation, 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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