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Dear Parents and Guardians:
On behalf of the faculty and staff, I wish you and your family Happy Holidays. This is the final week of school in 2020. While it has been a challenging year for everyone, I am incredibly proud of the effort and perseverance demonstrated by our students and staff. We have had challenges, and there are additional challenges ahead; nevertheless, I believe as we work together we will be able to continue to promote learning for our students, demonstrate grace to each other, and grow as a school and community.
After Winter Break (December 21, 2020 - January 1, 2021), we will host opportunities for students and families to learn about our course offerings for the 2021-2022 school year. Curriculum Night is January 14, 2021. It is an opportunity for families to learn about our course offerings (i.e. expected outcomes, typical workload, etc.) and meet some of our staff. Please help your student carefully choose his/her classes. We have an impressive mix of core, advanced academic, and elective courses for students. If you have questions about courses beyond what you will see at Curriculum Night, contact our teachers via email or schedule a virtual meeting to discuss the course(s) they teach. This year, more than ever, parental involvement is essential to promote academic growth and balance for our students.
Stay healthy; be safe; GO BULLDOGS!
Anthony E. Copeland, PhD
Principal
IN PERSON TO ONLINE LEARNING
While planning for the 2021-2022 school year, we are also preparing for the reopening of school. All parents should login to SISParentVue and confirm their selection for in person or online learning. Parents who chose in person learning should confirm their selections for in person meals and in person transportation. If you have reconsidered your student returning to in person learning, contact Sonya Williams, Director of Student Services (DSS) at snwilliams1@fcps.edu or call 703-488-6382 to discuss changing your selection.
Please note, students returning to in person learning may have their schedules changed to ensure they have an in person teacher. In those instances where students returning to in person learning have an online teacher, we will have a classroom monitor in the room. In those instances where the number of students returning for in person learning in a class exceeds the social distancing capacity for the classroom, some students will be in a room with a classroom monitor. Again, if you would like to confirm or change your return to in person learning selection, please contact Sonya Williams, DSS.
BETA CLUB NATIONAL QUALIFIERS
Please join me in congratulating the Westfield BETA Club. In November, club members attended a virtual leadership summit. One of the competitions was a Service Snapshot Challenge where five club members prepared a video presentation of a service project. We recently learned the team qualified to compete at the national level. BETA Club members who participated in the Service Snapshot Challenge were: Diana E; Roana G; Nikki R; Medha T; and Lara Z.
Congratulations and GO BULLDOGS!
REPORT CARD DAY WINNERS
For the past four years for the first three quarters of the school year, our PTSA has recognized the academic achievement of our students. They continued that tradition this school year. Thank you to the PTSA for your continued support and recognition of our students.
In the first quarter of the 2020-2021 school year, our students earned 10,019 “A’s” or “P’s”. We randomly selected students who earned “A’s” and/or “P’s” in the first quarter to be prize winners. Each student selected will receive a Chick-Fil-A gift card courtesy of the Westfield PTSA for their efforts. Congratulations to all students who excelled in the first quarter and to those who won gift cards listed below:
Madeline A-C; Valeria G-R; Cindy D; Adam J; Elizabeth K; Jacob M; Joleigh M; Elisa D; Tanisha T; Yasmine W; David P; Medha T; Zachary S; Alif A; Annabelle P; Kirardha O; Waqar H; Genesis V-R; Nao I; Yousef C
SCHOLARSHIP NOMINEES
We would like to recognize some of our seniors who have been nominated this fall for awards and scholarships. Each year, Westfield is tasked with nominating students for various scholarships and awards. Our scholarship committee leads this work. We are exceedingly proud of the students selected to compete for these scholarships.
The following students are Westfield’s nominees for scholarship consideration:
Harry F Byrd Jr Leadership Award: Tanisha T
Jefferson Scholarship Award (University of Virginia): Tessa O
Presidential Scholars: Oscar L & Ayonnah T
WESTFIELD MINDS MATTER CLUB
Westfield Minds Matter Club has been nominated for this year’s Fairfax County Student Peace Awards. Among the members of the club nominated are : Nirvik P, Dana E, Usra K, Rithika N, and Hazel V.
FAN CUTOUTS
You can't stop our BULLDOG PRIDE! We can't be there in person but we can still be part of GAME DAY! Show your support in the stands for your favorite Bulldog Athlete! Fan Cutouts ($30) can be ordered now through Dec. 17th to be ready for the first games on Dec. 21! All gym sports cutouts (Basketball, Wrestling, Gymnastics) will be displayed in the stands for all home events! Swim will be placed at Cub Run Rec Center and Track will be place outside for the track meet!
Pictures can be of anyone! Parents, Grandparents, Siblings, Pets, Friends....! Please be sure the photo is from the waist up! All sales are final even in the event of sports pauses/cancellations due to Covid-19. Your purchased cutout will be yours to keep after the season is done!
Order Here: https://www.nationsprint.com/clients/fan_cutouts/
Any questions - contact westfieldbooster.vicepresident@gmail.com.
Thanks for your support and GOOOO Bulldogs!
January Webinars
Please use this link to access some informative webinars relating to your student and learning - https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/VAEDUFCPS/bulletins/2af5175
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