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Dear Bulldog Family--
I hope that you have all been enjoying your weekend, and I wish an incredible Mother’s Day to all of our Bulldog Moms! This week was amazing as we recognized our teaching staff who have been working so unbelievably hard this year. We had generous contributions from the PTSA, Athletic Boosters, and groups of individual parents to help pull off this week long celebration. A HUGE thank you to all of those who contributed!
There is a lot of information this week so please make sure to read through carefully. Some of this is information that you either have seen or will see from the county, and others are more specific to Westfield and upcoming events. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions, concerns, feedback or celebrations. You can also communicate directly through the form located here: https://forms.gle/4eW9rgPRVBF2a5gd8.
Go Bulldogs!
Tony DiBari
Proud Principal, Westfield High School
Upcoming Surveys
FCPS has several surveys that they will be sending out to families, and we want you to be aware of these. We encourage you to complete them and share honest feedback. Below are the surveys and dates you can expect to receive them:
- May 5-14: Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism Policy Survey
- May 17-21: Distance Learning Check-In (Random Sampling)
- May 28-June 11: Distance Learning Spring Comprehensive Surveys
Grading Updates
As you have previously seen, FCPS is adjusting the grading policy for the 2020-21 school year to ensure students are not penalized by the challenges brought on by pandemic learning.
Key policy changes for high school students are listed below:
- Final Exam flexibility that ensures an exam can only serve to improve a student’s grade for the year. Teachers will apply this in their grading practices for each class.
- Use of No Mark, “NM”, instead of “F” grades for all courses. This will be automatically applied for any course in which a student receives an “F.”
- Allowing high school students to select a mark of “P” for pass for up to two courses for which a passing grade is earned for the final mark. As referenced above, for the 2020-21 school year, final marks of “F” will automatically receive a No Mark, “NM.”
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Action Needed: Should you wish to designate one or more courses as Pass - No Mark status, the attached form must be submitted to your school counselor by June 1, 2021. Please note that we have extended the previous deadline to allow more time for students and families to gain more information about their fourth quarter progress before making the decision to request a “P”.
- The course title is required on the form, but the course number may be left blank if you do not have it available.
Students and families are encouraged to carefully consider the option for Pass. Additional information including translated forms, considerations, and frequently asked questions are available at the following link: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/grading-and-reporting/secondary
Athletics Participation Form Information
Are you looking at participating in athletics next school year (2021-2022)? If so, the VHSL has developed a new physical form and it is the only acceptable form. Physicals for next school year need to be completed after May 1st. Forms can be emailed to Shandi Partner at slpartner@fcps.edu or turned into the activities office.
Follow the attached link to find the VHSL Pre-Participation Physical:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11gT7vW7HE3iNyXpOmPOaIXXYZP3QUA97/preview?rm=minimal
We will be hosting our annual physicals fundraiser on July 27th, 2021 this year at Westfield High School just in time for the start of fall sports. This is a great opportunity to get your physical completed and turned in to the school all while supporting the athletic training program. More information regarding registration and details for this event will be sent out in the coming weeks.
College Student Athlete Commitment Ceremony
Theater Summer Stage Information
Westfield Theatre Boosters are thrilled to announce the return of Summer Stage! We will be producing a full-scale production of Mamma Mia! at Westfield (Show dates July 23, 24, 25, 30, 31). We are looking for students in grades 8-12 to audition for the production. All information can be found here: https://www.westfieldtheatre.com/summer-stage-2021 Any questions, please email us at whssummerstage@gmail.com
Kings Dominion Graduation Trip for Seniors*
Kings Dominion Graduation trip for seniors is set for June 11th and links for buying tickets and signing the waiver are below!! The price is $42.50 through May 17th and $50 May 18th-28th (deadline). It includes the bus ride, park ticket, and one boxed lunch. This will be such a fun day for our seniors!!! We have lots of great raffle prizes planned! Please encourage interested students to sign up early to save money and help with planning (sign up by May 17 to get early access when picking their bus). Students with financial needs can contact their school counselor. Spring athletes who are worried they might have a game that day can sign up if they want to go and will be given their ticket to use any day this summer if they have a game that day and cannot go (June 11th)
Ticket sales: https://westfield-kings-dominion-trip.myshopify.com/
and parent waiver https://app.waiverforever.com/pending/xtqwaDc2AC1619919612
*This year’s event will be organized by the Westfield Athletic Boosters Club
Westfield HS Library Curbside Book Delivery
The Westfield High School Library will have our book drop off and return at an Elementary School in your neighborhood this coming Monday. Look for the yellow FCPS bus in the parking lot of the school. Before pick-up and drop-off on Monday afternoon if you would like me to bring out a specific book you will need to:
Go into the Westfield Library catalog:
https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/103902
Search the Westfield catalog and if you see a book that you would like to read put a hold on it. (Directions are on the library page in Schoology)
We will also have some books on the bus for you to browse through for check-out.
The books will be delivered to an elementary school closest to your house on Monday afternoon. (See schedule below).
No need to get a ride anywhere-- get some exercise and walk to the elementary school to pick up or return the books. If you have textbooks or any other Westfield book that need to be returned, bring them to the bus..
If for whatever reason you are unable to get to the bus, please email me. (jtlesser@fcps.edu)
Remember to wear a mask. We all want to stay healthy.
Westfield High School Library Curbside Book Drop-Off and Pick-Up Schedule
DATES
May 10th
May 24th
TIMES
1:08 P.M. CUB RUN ELEMENTARY
1:23 P.M. 4 DEER PARK ELEMENTARY
1:40 P.M. LONDON TOWNE ELEMENTARY @ DOOR 1
1:58 P.M. VIRGINIA RUN ELEMENTARY
2:22 P.M. AIRLINE PW & CLUBHOUSE
2:48 P.M. 4 FLORIS ELEMENTARY
3:04 P.M. 2 MCNAIR ELEMENTARY
3:20 P.M. COATES ES
Outside Food
As a continuing safety precaution, we will not accept any food or beverage deliveries at our school to include parent drop off, fast food, or local delivery services. We are continuing to limit the number of visitors entering our building, as well as minimize office staff handling outside packages. Outside food is both a safety concern and is in direct competition with FCPS food services. Furthermore, delivery drivers are often directed to use entrances that are NOT authorized for use during the school day. Please help us to support a safe and secure building for our students and staff
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