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For the most up to date calendar please see our master calendar here.
Save the Dates:
February 9 PTSA Virtual Meeting, 7:30pm
February 12 Senior Drive Through Event, 3:15 - 4:15pm
February 15 President's Day Holiday - No School
February 22 Student Materials Pickup, 3:00-6:00pm
March 5 Student Early Release Day
March 8 Student Holiday; Teacher Workday
March 29-April 2 Spring Break Week
April 5 Student Holiday; Teacher Workday
Check out the latest important information in our
Virtual Learning Newsletter on February 5th!
https://westspringfieldhs.fcps.edu/node/4191
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All Student Materials Pickup - February 22, 3:00-6:00pm
Our next pickup is scheduled for Monday, February 22nd. More information will be available in the upcoming weeks. As with prior distributions, your child's teacher will inform them if there is something that needs to be picked up.
Student Transfer Renewal Applications Open February 15
A student transfer is valid for one year only. A parent or guardian must submit a renewal application each year for student transfer consideration. A renewal application may be submitted for students who continue to meet the same student transfer criteria as indicated on the original student transfer request. For students no longer meeting the same student transfer criteria, a new transfer request must be submitted.
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Support for Parents Concerned About Their Child’s Mental Health
Ongoing challenges of COVID-19 and school closures continue to have a significant impact on children’s mental health. As an example, according to the CDC, from April to October 2020, the proportion of mental health-related emergency room visits for children aged 5-11 and 12-17 years increased approximately 24% and 31%, respectively, compared with 2019.
You may be concerned about your child’s emotional well-being. This one-pager (https://bit.ly/38k8Xyz) from Healthy Minds Fairfax provides easy-to-digest information and would be a valuable resource.
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Family Resources for Medical Navigation
Families may require additional assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The following resource information can be shared with any family who may require health care assistance.
Information regarding Low Cost Healthcare Resources and Fairfax County Neighborhood Resources can be found at the following link under Preventative and Protective Measures:
http://fcpsnet.fcps.edu/ssse/healthinfo/index.shtml
- Brandon M. Scott currently serves as the Mayor of Baltimore, MD and is the 2nd youngest mayor in its history. He is 36 years old.
- Lincoln University in Pennsylvania was the FIRST institution of higher education for African-Americans. It paved the way for 104 other historically Black colleges and universities, which have produced distinguished alumni like Thurgood Marshall, Spike Lee, Oprah Winfrey and Kamala Harris.
- Reverend Raphael Warnock just made history as the 1st African-American Senator for the state of Georgia. He also served as the Senior Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA where civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. also served as a Co-Pastor.
- The movie, Black Panther, broke box office expectations and became the highest-grossing movie ever from a Black Director and Cast. It has made over 1.3 billion dollars worldwide.
- The Black Lives Matter Movement started as a hashtag after the death of Treyvon Martin in 2013. In 2021 it received a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.
- John Robert Lewis was a politician, statesman, and civil rights activist and leader who served in the United States House of Representatives, for the state of GA, from 1987 until his death in 2020.Fairfax County Public Schools recently renamed Robert E. Lee HS to John R. Lewis High School to honor this icon.
PTSA Information
PTSA membership meeting: Tuesday, February 9 at 7:30pm
Registration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtfuGsqjwiGdDlo_QQ8zdEnvYdvOB2_nad
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
For the latest information on meetings, events, membership, and volunteer opportunities, please go to www.wshsptsa.net
This is a message from the 2021 ANGP Steering Committee.
Graduation day is only 4 months away and the Class of 2021 All Night Grad Party (ANGP) Committee is going full speed preparing for the celebration at The St. James on Graduation night, June 1. The St. James is a vast and expansive sports and entertainment complex in Springfield. They have been open and supporting events during COVID-19 while following guidelines to make it a safe and fun! We absolutely plan to be there Graduation Night, June 1 enjoying swimming, ice skating, sports, Super Awesome and Amazing activities, food and tons of fun!
Thank you to all who have registered your students for the All Night Grad Party! If your senior is not registered, we have extended Early Bird prices through February 28. Visit Home | WSHS ANGP Booster Organization (square.site) to purchase tickets and register. You can also review the Who’s Coming tab to make sure registration is complete for your student.
The ANGP cost is NOT included in Senior dues. All Night Grad party is a parent volunteer led year-long planning and fundraising project. The funds from the ANGP ticket sales, as well as a portion of sales from the Graduate Yard Signs and other fundraisers, go directly toward providing a safe, supervised memorable Graduation night celebration created by senior parents.
ANGP cost until February 28 is $85.00.
Ticket prices INCREASE on MARCH 1st to $100.00.
Purchase tickets and register at wshs-angp.square.site
Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch are eligible for reduced price ANGP registration. See Betsy Fawsett, Assistant Principal, 2021 Senior Administrator or email wshsangp@gmail.com for ANGP reduced Registration form.
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We need Parent volunteers! Email wshsangp@gmail.com if you would like to be a part of the planning or help volunteer.
Thank you all for supporting our Class of 2021 Seniors during this year like no other! We are looking forward to them being able to celebrate at the St. James on Graduation Night!
QUESTIONS: email wshsangp@gmail.com and check WSHS class of 2021 | Facebook
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YARD SIGNS!!! Class of 2021 and Home of a Spartan yards signs are available now! 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 https://wshs-angp.square.site/buy
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Athletic Boosters
The Spartan Touchdown Club Boosters are selling Spartan football spirit wear. https://spartan-touchdown-club-boosters.square.site/ Thank you for supporting us!
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Visit the WSHS Athletic Boosters new website! The online store is open and we have Spartan face masks! Pre-order now! WSHS Boosters Store
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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.
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