Principals'

Dear Bulldog Family--

 

I hope that everybody had a wonderful weekend and is ready to close out our final week of the academic 2021 school year on a strong note! As a reminder, we do still have some athletic teams and activities that will extend past this week. Although it is the final academic week, there is a lot going on. Please take the time to read the information below, paying special attention to the first section which breaks down the schedule for the upcoming week. A couple of dates I would like to make sure get highlighted:

  • Students will be virtual both Tuesday, June 8th (election day) and Wednesday, June 9th (Graduation). 
  • Friday, June 11th, is the final day of school with a different early release schedule. It is also an optional in-person day

We’re looking forward to having a great close to the school year, and I’m especially excited for our in-person graduation on Wednesday!  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

 

 


Final Week Schedule

Monday June 7th

  • Graduation Rehearsal #1 for Seniors (9:00-11:00am)

Tuesday June 8th

  • Virtual Synchronous Day (NO IN PERSON STUDENTS)
  • Underclass Finals (5th and 7th periods)
  • Early Release (8:20-11:35am)
  • Graduation Rehearsal #2 (9:00-11:00am)

Wednesday, June 9th:

  • Asynchronous Day (NO IN PERSON STUDENTS)
  • Graduation
    • Jiffy Lube Live 2:00-3:30pm
    • Student arrival 12:30pm
    • Gates open at 1:00pm

Thursday, June 10th:

  • In-Person Day
  • Underclass Finals (2nd and 4th periods)
  • Early Release (8:20-11:35am)

Friday, June 11th:

  • OPTIONAL IN PERSON DAY
  • Early Release (8:20-10:20)

 

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Health Room Information

The school health room is reminding parents/guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medications left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent/guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. However, with the parent/guardian permission, a high school student may transport over the counter medications to and from the school health room. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Henton at 703-488-6310. 


From FCPS

Topic: June Is Pride Month

  • June is Pride Month in the United States, a time to remember history, celebrate how far we’ve come in advancing the rights of LGBTQ+ people, but also to reinvigorate our efforts to continue the fight for equality and against discrimination and hatred.
PRIDE

 

Ways to Support LGBTQ+ Youth:

  • Educate Yourself (& Your Family). Showing the LGBTQ+ people in your life that you understand and respect their identities is a great first step. 
  • Encourage Kids to Find Community Online. Staying connected to the LGBTQ+ community can help youth combat feelings of loneliness and isolation. A number national organizations offer free support groups and social events online. 
  • Recommend LGBTQ+ Books and Media. Representation is powerful. Seeing movies, television shows and books with LGBTQ+ characters help kids feel less alone. 

 

Topic: Virtual Program Enrollment – Process for Late Applications

The application window for enrollment in the Virtual Program closed May 28. Late applications will be considered for:

  • Students new to FCPS.
  • Families who submitted COVID-19 Health Eligibility Forms during the original application window that are pending health/medical documentation. 

If a student develops a new qualifying medical condition, they may submit an application at that time or may be served through the Homebound Program, if applicable.Resources

 

Topic: Summer Arts Opportunities for Rising 3-12 Graders

Does your child love the arts? Are you looking for a wonderful summer enrichment opportunity for them? Institute for the Arts and Elementary Institute for the Arts registration is open now for students currently in grades 2 through 11. Don't delay, seats are first-come first-serve and registration closes June 25

Tuition waivers are available for students who qualify. Questions? Email: ifta@fcps.edu or efita@fcps.edu

Registration is available online.

 

Topic: Summer Reading Adventure Begins June 11

Please share this with your school community. 

The Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) summer reading program starts on June 11 and runs through August 13. Students are welcome to sign up now on Beanstack and can track their summer reading online.

Opportunities to read and earn prizes include: 

  • Just for signing up, participants will be eligible to win a $25 e-gift card to Scrawl Books.
  • By reading 500 minutes, students will be eligible to win a $50 Chipotle gift card.
  • Completing the program by reading 1,000 minutes OR reading 500 minutes and completing 5 activity badges, will offer participants a chance to win a $150 Amazon e-gift card.

Prizes will be awarded after the completion of Summer Reading Adventure and winners will be notified by August 31.

More information about the FCPL summer reading program is available online.

 

Topic: FCPS Receives ESSER III Funding; Community Feedback Wanted 

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has received American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III funds to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools. The funds also address the impact of COVID-19 on students by supporting their academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs, among others. 

FCPS is seeking stakeholder input on how our community would like the grant to be used in support of students, staff, and school operations. The community is invited to speak at a Fairfax County School Board Public Hearing about the ESSER III grant on June 7, at 6 p.m. Sign up to speak. Members of the FCPS community can also submit their input using the FCPS Online Feedback Form. Find more information on the ESSR III grant.