WSHS Weekly Newsletter 12/01/2020

Calendar of Events


 

For the most up to date calendar please see our master calendar here.

Save the Dates:

December 10 and 11-  Student Catch Up Days

December 21- January 1 - Winter Break

 

Check out the latest important information in our

Virtual Learning Newsletter:

https://westspringfieldhs.fcps.edu/node/4191

 


Reminders


Student Catch Up Days

FCPS has mandated that all schools have 2 “catch-up days” this quarter. This is a school based decision for the two dates. After collaborating with other schools, we have decided to schedule the days for December 10 and 11. The students are to check-in virtually and the teacher can be available for assistance. The students do not need to stay in the class and no new assignments should be given on those days. These are days to provide additional time to work on assignments.


Mondays at WSHS


Mondays at WSHS

Yearbook Information


YEARBOOK UPDATE

WS Parents, the emails you’re receiving from Herff Jones and LifeTouch are not spam. These emails are related to purchasing a yearbook and taking portraits for the yearbook, so you can open these emails without concern. We look forward to documenting this school year with you!

 

YEARBOOK PHOTO SUBMISSIONS

This school year is going to be different. We want to preserve as much as we can for our students and that includes the yearbook. This will be a keepsake to be enjoyed for years to come, but we need you! Please send us pictures of your students and their friends! We will be asking for pictures representing everything from the first day of school to mask fashion  and more! Download the Herff Jones eShare app (available on iOS and Android) to begin sharing (password: spartanyearbook). Questions, contact Ms. Melissa Morgan, mmorgan2@fcps.edu.

 


Student Activities Information


Winter Sports Town Hall Meeting - December 3, 6:00pm

  1. We are looking to hold a town hall meeting for winter sports parents on Thursday December 3rd at 6:00pm , the goal is to provide you with the most up to date information at that time.
  2. If you plan to attend please register at the following link:               https://forms.gle/sUPJay3ggVGNWmpH8
  3. Parents MUST now register their children who plan to tryout for sports. The registration site allows you to complete most of the paperwork online, including the concussion education. This registration must be completed by all athletes regardless if they have already turned in paperwork since the start of this school year. Just completing the registration does not make them eligible, it is a step in the process.

A copy of the physical will still need to be turned in to the Athletic Trainers and must be cleared by us before the athlete is allowed to participate. Physicals can be scanned and emailed to Chris Worrell (cworrell@fcps.edu) and is the preferred way or mailed to Chris Worrell, West Springfield HS, 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield 22152.

 

The links below are to the registration and help guides and videos if parents are having issues.

 

Activity Registration Link        https://westspringfield-ar.rschooltoday.com/

Need Help? (Quick Start Guides and Videos)  https://ar.newhelpapp.rschooltoday.com/docs/

PDF                                                                                        https://www.training.rschooltoday.com/page/103028/custom/2754

Video                                                                                    https://rtvbroadcaster.com/archive/video/play/14408

  1. The following link was sent out to garnish the transportation needs of student athletes. If you have not completed this please do so now. https://forms.gle/wpGWABSrqdM4189q8
  2. If you have any sport specific questions about winter sports please contact the coaches below. 

 

 Boys Basketball    Durmia Marshall   DLMarshall@fcps.edu   Tryouts Start December 7th

 Girls Basketball     Bill Gibson            wrgibson@fcps.edu       Tryouts Start December 7th

 Swim and Dive      Nik Loutsenhizer   nlloutsenhiz@fcps.edu   Tryouts Start December 14th

 Indoor Track          Chris Pellegrini      CJPellegrini@fcps.edu  Tryouts Start December 14th

 Wrestling                Ben Fiacco            bafiacco@fcps.edu       Tryouts Start December 14th

 Gymnastics            Paula Shaibani                                            Tryouts Start December 14th

 Rifle                        Val Thrasher          Vthrasher@fcps.edu     Tryouts Start December 14th

 

 

 


Student Services Information


Family Resources for Medical Navigation

Families may require additional assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The following resource information can be shared withany family who may require health care assistance.

Information regarding  Low Cost Healthcare Resources and Fairfax County Neighborhood Resources can be found at thefollowing link under Preventative and Protective Measures:

http://fcpsnet.fcps.edu/ssse/healthinfo/index.shtml

 


WSHS PTSA, ANGP, Boosters, and Fundraisers


ANGP Information

Popcorn fundraiser

Don't miss our next BIG Fundraiser!!!  Perfect for holiday gifts and only available for a limited time!  Don't miss the Double Good Popcorn Pop-up Store December 1-4 ONLY!  

Save the Link:  https://popup.doublegood.com/s/rkkjkk

 

 

 

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Class of 2021 Bucket Hats available now!  Place your order today!! 

https://wshs-angp.square.site/product/ws-2021-bucket-hat/22?cs=true

WSHS Hats

 

 

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Yard Signs available

Yard Signs!!

Class of 2021 and Home of a Spartan yards signs are available for sale with the option to customize.  The cost is $25 or $30 for a customized sign.  You will receive an email when your sign is ready for contactless pick up.  

 

To purchase signs go to this link:

  https://wshs-angp.square.site/buy

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ANGP Tickets

 

The Class of 2021 All NIght Grad Party tickets are on sale now!  Don't miss out on early bird pricing.

This Year's All Night Grad Party will be held Graduation Night from 11pm-5am at the St. James!!!  Ninja Warrior course, basketball, swimming, ice skating, casino, virtual reality and so much more!!! 

  To purchase tickets and register go to https://wshs-angp.square.site/tickets

 

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ANGP Scan Me

 

ANGP QR Code!  Scan to make donations and get updates!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Purvida fundraiser

Show off  your Spartan pride and Spartan colors with Pura Vida bracelets available from the WSHS ANGP!  These custom designed bracelets were made just for our Spartans and only a limited supply will be available!  Accepting pre-orders now.  Supplies will be limited, to order go to  https://wshs-angp.square.site/product/custom-wshs-pura-vida-bracelet/19?cs=true

 


Athletic Boosters

 

 

Visit the WSHS Athletic Boosters new website! The online store is open and we have Spartan face masks! Pre-order now!  WSHS Boosters Store

 

ScriptNow Fundraiser

Please support the Athletic Boosters Club ScripNow Fundraising Program. ScripNow provides gift cards, both physical & electronic ones, at face value. The Boosters receive a rebate anywhere between 2% and 18% to go towards the Booster program.  The Boosters pays for Hudl fees, provides liability insurance for team camps and workshops as well as scholarships for our students entering college. Our goal is to help provide our coaches with training & workshops not covered by FCPS, supplement travel expenses for athletes and coaches that are invited to National and State events not sponsored by FCPS and extra equipment for teams. 

To sign up - create an account at New Family Registration Enter the enrollment code DC286C6E63837.  You can also download the app MyScripWallet Registration on your phone through the Safari/Chrome to get those last-minute electronic cards when you are shopping.

This is an easy way to help raise money for all our programs that benefit our students & WSHS.