 Students enjoyed dressing up to celebrate Read Across Week!
The Covid-19 is an evolving situation. When we return to school and what we will do with our children in the meantime is on everyone's minds! The school staff will be planning together on Monday for a potential long-term closure. We will communicate to you more once we know more.
In the meantime, FCPS has created a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and information page that is updated regularly as we receive more information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
For the latest updates from FCPS, please go to https://www.fcps.edu/news/coronavirus-update
You can also find updates from The Center of Disease Control and Prevention at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/index.html
When schools return to session, please keep your child(ren) home if you suspect illness of any kind. By working together, we can ensure that we uphold a safe learning environment for students and staff.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions/concerns.
Monday, March 16, is now designated a student holiday. This student holiday will provide an opportunity for our staff to prepare for the possibility of distance learning in the event of a school(s) closure relating to Covid-19.
Save the Date
Friday, March 13 PTA Bingo Night *Rescheduled - May 29
Wednesday, March 18 Science Expo *Rescheduled - May 18
Wednesday, March 20 Talent Show *Rescheduled Date TBD
Wednesday, March 25 Spring Pictures
Friday, March 27 STEAM Night 6:00 pm
Monday, April 6 -13 SPRING BREAK
Friday, April 17 School-wide Field Trip
- Kindergarten Orientation Information
- Yearbook Order
- Principal's Cafe Link to Resource
- Health Survey
Attention parents of rising Kindergartners!
You and your rising Kindergartener are invited to attend WSES’s Kindergarten Orientation on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Registration is not required.
Learn about your child’s future school day, meet WSES’s Kindergarten team, and your child can meet future classmates and be able to see the school as well. We hope to see you there!
Please complete the FCPS registration forms and turn into our registrar, Rita Rice rarice1@fcps.edu
FCPS is working closely with the Fairfax County Health Department to monitor the latest updates about the coronavirus (COVID-19). We are reinforcing the importance of students following proper handwashing procedures and our outstanding custodial teams following standard cleaning protocols by using hospital-grade disinfectants on high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs, faucet handles, and handrails. We realize that time is a valuable commodity during the school day, and in today’s environment, handwashing should be a priority, so we are encouraging staff to provide ample time for students to wash their hands.
Here is additional information about flu virus prevention from the Fairfax County Health Department:
Hand hygiene saves lives! Did you know that proper hand hygiene may prevent up to 80 percent of infectious diseases? Germs get on your hands and on items you touch throughout the day.
Stop the spread: Without realizing it, people frequently touch their eyes, nose, and mouth AFTER touching contaminated objects, such as doorknobs, handrails, desks, and hand-held devices.
What can you do? The first line of defense is handwashing which is easy, cheap, and effective in preventing the spread of germs. When done correctly, handwashing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.
Simple steps to practice proper handwashing are:
- Wet hands
- Lather with soap
- Scrub for 20 seconds (Have fun and sing a song)
- Rinse
- Dry
Lead by example! Remember, children imitate what you do. Remind your kids to wash their hands. Make it part of your routine prior to eating and after using the bathroom as well as after outdoor play.
Yearbook Sales
Yearbook sales have begun! All orders are due by Friday, May 1 and can be placed online (www.barksdalephoto.com) using 0038795YB as the password. Yearbook prices start at $14.00. Order forms went home in yesterday’s Thursday folder.
Missed the Principal’s Café?
Missed the Principal’s Café on Supporting Each Student for Success? You can view the presentation and find additional resources at:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QqK9wU3-c2ZGlVIhxCwjrq698d-EAhZg/view?usp=sharing
Health Survey
The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) employs school health aides and public health nurses who provide school health services to the students in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). To determine the quality of these services, a survey has been developed by the FCHD to be shared with all parents or guardians and school staff members who interact with the school health rooms. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K9VWCJ6 approval # 20217
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