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Dear Bulldog Family--
I hope that everybody had a wonderful weekend and is ready for a great week! I hope that part of your weekend included some time to remember the purpose of Memorial Day. As a school, we are incredibly grateful for those that currently and/or have served, and honor those that have made the ultimate sacrifice. We know that this impacts families and friends as well, and I want to thank all of you.
We have another busy week this week full of events and activities. Below is more specific information. 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
WESTFIELD HS PTSA dissolving for 2021/2022 school year
That subject line may be true without your help. In order to have solvent PTSA we must have a treasurer and President. As of today, we have no parent or community members willing to take the position of president. Again, no one from our Westfield community has answered the call, and we are in danger of losing all the PTSA does next year.
As you know, our PTSA is a volunteer run organization that has been at Westfield for years. This is what the PTSA does for your students and staff: ACE awards (Academic award), Bulldog Cafe, Hospitality for Teacher Appreciation week and Back to School week, Senior Mulch Sales, Reflections Art program, the Silent Auction fundraiser, Senior Grad Yard Signs, PTSA scholarships for seniors, Mini-grants for teachers, Food Pantry, and others.
At this point, we've not received any volunteer interest in the nominating committee for our new board, nor for the couple Executive Board positions that will be open. If we do not have the President slot filled, we do not have a PTSA anymore. The secretary position is open as well.
There are only a handful of things that must happen to maintain the PTA...so if you can volunteer 4-6 hours per month, this will ensure the sustainability of the PTA for another school year. We have committee positions open but most importantly, in order for the PTSA to continue, we need to fill a couple more slots on the board.
We are happy to discuss the duties of maintaining the PTSA if you might be interested in volunteering for next year. As well, this year's president and secretary will certainly guide the new folks coming in. Please contact us as soon as possible at: Jgoodchild@yahoo.com.
Laptop, Textbook and other item collection - https://westfieldhs.fcps.edu/announcements/laptop-textbook-and-material-be-returned-june-11
Graduation Updates
There have been updates since our Senior (Class of ‘21) Meeting on Tuesday. Most importantly, we will now be allowed to have 6 tickets per graduate! Below are the most pertinent details and a link to the Meeting Presentation and recording:
Location: Jiffy Lube Live (7800 Cellar Door Dr, Bristow, VA 20136)
Date: Wednesday, June 9th, 2021
Time: 2:00pm (students arrive at 12:30pm, gates open for guests at 1:00pm)
Tickets: 6 per graduate, to be handed out at the 2nd graduation rehearsal
Senior Awards Ceremony
On Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 7:00pm, Westfield High School Student Services will be hosting the Class of 2021 Senior Awards Ceremony. The program will be recognizing seniors who have received department awards, scholarships and other community recognition. Seniors receiving awards have been sent an invitation via their fcpsschools email account. The program will be live streamed at https://youtu.be/CzIzYTidM5E.
Yearbooks
Yearbooks continue to be available for sale! To purchase using a credit card, go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and use order # 5577 for Westfield. Credit card sales will only be available until June 1st. After June 1st, only CASH Will be accepted. Please use the attached order form and drop it and the payment off in the Main Office to be put in Mrs. Naeve’s mailbox. Yearbooks will also be available for purchase during distribution. Once the yearbooks arrive at the school, pick up dates/times will be forthcoming.
 Kings Dominion Graduation Trip for Seniors*
Kings Dominion Graduation trip for seniors is set for June 11 and links for buying tickets and signing the parent waiver are below!! The price is $42.50 through May 21 and $50 May 22-28 (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 21 to get early access when picking their bus). Students with financial needs can sign up using the free/reduced lunch tab and contact their school counselor to verify . 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 11)
Ticket Link: http://tinyurl.com/KDTicket2021
Parent Waiver Link: http://tinyurl.com/KDForms
*This year’s event will be organized by the Westfield Athletic Boosters Club
 From FCPS
Topic: Updated Mask and Social Distancing Guidance
For the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year, FCPS will be requiring students and staff to continue to wear masks and socially distance during instructional time in the school building.
There has been updated guidance for events and activities outside of instructional time in the school building. This website will give you the latest information.
Topic: Westfield HS Featured on Washington Post Metro Front Page
FCPS has the lead story in the Washington Post Metro Section today. “All the Parking Lot’s a Stage” is our pitched story about Westfield High School’s outdoor performance: https://wapo.st/3utnYG9
Topic: Provide Your Feedback on FCPS’ COVID Relief Funds
Fairfax County Public Schools wants to hear how you want to spend anticipated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III funds.
The ESSER III grant will be used in support of students, staff, and school operations. Learn more about the ESSER III grant.
Sign up to speak at a Fairfax County School Board Public Hearing about the ESSER III grant on June 7, at 6 p.m or submit your input using the FCPS Online Feedback Form.
- FCPS wants to hear how you want to spend anticipated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III funds. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3fOE3kh
- FCPS wants your feedback on how it should spend COVID relief funds. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3fOE3kh
Topic: FCPS COVID Vaccination Clinics
Information regarding the FCPS COVID vaccination clinics has been sent directly to families from FCPS. Westfield students who have registered to receive their vaccinations are scheduled for Friday, June 4th, at Chantilly High School. If you have questions regarding the clinics, please visit this FCPS website.
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