Note from Dr. Sheers
We hope you can join Ms. Hibner and I on Tuesday, August 3 at 9:00 am virtually to discuss school opening and student return. Additional meetings will be offered as we get closer to August 23. A link to join will be sent via eNotify to the enrolling parent/guardian.
We hope our new families can join us Thursday, August 5 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. for a new family meet up! Ms. Hibner and I look forward to meeting you!
To ensure our schools stay open and safe this school year, FCPS will start the school year with universal masking. Masks will be worn at all times by both staff and students indoors and on school buses but are not required when eating or when outside during recess, PE, or other activities. Universal masking is a critical factor in ensuring all students can return to our buildings, especially when social distancing is not possible and not all our students are eligible for vaccinations. We will be regularly reviewing our masking practices in line with updates to national, state, and local health recommendations. Find out why we are starting the school year with universal masking.
News and Notes
Rising Sixth Grade Volunteers Needed
Rising Sixth Graders needed as Tour Guides on Wednesday, August 11. Please complete this FORM to indicate your rising sixth grader's interest!
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Opt-in for Bus Transportation The Office of Transportation Services (OTS) will conduct a student ridership survey for all eligible riders. It is important that parents respond to the survey by August 4, 2021 and submit a separate survey for each of their children enrolled in FCPS. If the survey is not completed and returned, the student will not be added to a bus route at the beginning of the school year. |
Stronger Together – Join our New Parent Diversity & Inclusion Committee
In our ongoing efforts to celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity throughout the entire WSES community, we invite parents and guardians to join this new committee. We need your perspective and experience to honor the various members of our community equitably and with a focus on family engagement. Please consider donating some time to ensure West Springfield Elementary remains a joyful, kind, diverse and creative community for all.
Email Kelly Sheers to express your interest and general availability to meet. Thank you!
School Supplies
School Supplies by grade level can be found on our school website.
Summer Reading Program
Don't forget about our Summer Reading Program! More information is on our school website.
Summer Office Hours
Our office is open from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. to accommodate new registrations, however please call in advance to make an appointment 703-912-4400. If you need to stop by school for any reason, please continue to call to make an appointment so that we can assure that appropriate staff is ready to support your needs.
School Year 2021-2022 Bell Schedule
Each year the office of Transportation Services reviews the current year Bell Schedule and makes minor adjustments as necessary to improve on-time arrivals.
The 2021-22 Bell Schedule for West Springfield ES is 8:50 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
AM Preschool 9:05 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.
PM Preschool 12:30 - 3:50 p.m.
Updating News You Choose Preferences
No longer at WSES and wish to stop receiving the Mustang Memo? Or, wish to receive the Mustang Memo? Self unenroll or enroll here.
Save the Date
Thursday, August 5 - New Family Playdate with Dr. Sheers and Mrs. Hibner 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 11 - New Family Tours 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Rising Sixth Graders needed as Tour Guides. Please complete this FORM to indicate your rising sixth grader's interest!
Sunday, August 15 - Kindergarten Playdate 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. (*new time)
Wednesday, August 18 – Final Class Lists shared
Thursday, August 19 - Open House/New Family Welcome
1:30 - 2:00 p.m. - New to WSES Family Meeting (cafeteria)
2:00 - 2:30 p.m. - New WSES Only Open House
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. - Last Names A - K Only Open House
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Last Names L - Z Only Open House
Monday, August 23 - First Day of School!
September 3 - 6 - Labor Day Break - no school
Tuesday, September 14 – K, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Virtual Back to School Night
6:00 - 6:45 p.m. - Kindergarten/First Grade
6:45 - 7:30 p.m. - Second Grade
7:30 - 8:15 p.m. - Third Grade
Wednesday, September 22 - 4th, 5th, and 6th Virtual Back to School Night
6:00 - 6:45 p.m. - Fourth Grade
6:45 - 7:30 p.m. - Fifth Grade
7:30 - 8:15 p.m. - Sixth Grade
School Calendar: 2021-22
Jueves, 19 de agosto - Casa abierta/Bienvenida a las nuevas familias 1:30 a 2:00 p.m. - Nuevo en WSES Family Meeting (cafetería)
2:00 - 2:30 p.m. - Nueva jornada de puertas abiertas solo para familia nuevas de WSES
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. - Casa Abierta Apellidos A - K solamente
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Casa Abierta Apellidos L – Z solamente
Lunes 23 de agosto - ¡Primer día de clases! 3 al 6 de septiembre – Dia de trabajo (feriados) - no hay clases
Martes 14 de septiembre - Noche virtual de regreso a clases de K, 1, 2 y 3 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. - Jardín de infancia/primer grado 6:45 a 7:30 p. M. - Segundo grado 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. - Tercer grado
Miércoles 22 de septiembre - 4, 5 y 6 Noche virtual de regreso a clases 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. - Cuarto grado
6:45 a 7:30 p. M. - Quinto grado
7:30 - 8:15 p.m. - Sexto grado
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