Bulldog Breakdown 3/27 - 4/2

Good Evening Bulldog Families–

I hope that you and your family are well and have been able to enjoy your weekend.

As you saw in my community message on Friday, it is with a sense of profound sadness that I shared the passing of one of our students. Out of a continued respect for the family, I will not be sharing any additional information at this time. However, I urge you to connect with your students as they work through their own feelings. Please know that we will have consistent support for both students and adults here in the building. Additionally, please refer to the supports in my community message on Friday to help, which included county and website resources. I also encourage you and your students to reach out to their counselors and subschools for support in whatever that may look like. 

This week leads us into Spring Break. I encourage our families and students to disconnect from school and technology. While we realize some students may have a long-term assignment due after the break, or are working to make-up assignments, no work will be due the first two full days back to school. Additionally, no major assessments will occur the first 2 calendar days back from break. Please take this time to connect as a family and recharge for the final push of the year. 

As always, please feel free to reach out to me with observations, suggestions, questions and celebrations. You can do that through e-mail, call, or  through the form located here: https://forms.gle/4eW9rgPRVBF2a5gd8. 

Go Bulldogs!

Tony DiBari 

2-Hour Release Schedule

Thursday, March 31, is an early release day for students. This is also the last day of the third quarter for students. Below is the bell schedule for Thursday:

Attention Student Drivers!

If you have students that drive to school and park off-campus, please encourage them to NOT PARK in neighboring parking lots  – these are private business parking lots.  Westfield was notified that they WILL TOW unauthorized vehicles starting tomorrow, March 23, 2022.

Nearby legal off-campus parking is limited to a small portion of Old Lee Road. Visit https://westfieldhs.fcps.edu/resources/parking-students for info on student parking at WHS. 

Westfield High School AP Exam Schedule Updates

Change in Religious and Cultural Observance Day

Eid al-Fitr will be observed by Muslims around the world this May 2nd and May 3rd. The date of Eid services/celebrations can shift due to the lunar calendar and can vary by community and country. At the time the FCPS calendar was developed, local Eid observances were expected to occur on May 3rd, but because local Eid observances shifted to May 2nd, the FCPS Employee Newsletter on February 8th announced a change in the Religious and Cultural Observance day in FCPS for Eid-al-Fitr from May 3rd to May 2nd, 2022.

AP Exam Schedule

After careful consideration, FCPS leadership decided to continue with the established AP exam schedule for May 2, 2022. 

Students registered for  AP exams on May 2nd (Chemistry, Spanish Literature, Japanese Language, US Government) will need to request late testing if they are unable to attend due to the Eid religious observance. 

May 3rd exams that were previously rescheduled for May 17th will remain on May 17th (AP Psychology and AP Environmental Science). 

Requesting a late AP Exam due to May 2nd Eid Observance

Students who are unable to attend May 2nd AP exams (Chemistry, Spanish Literature, Japanese Language, or US Government) due to the Eid religious observance need to contact Westfield’s AP Testing Coordinators no later than April 22nd to request late testing. Late testing follows the College Board Late Testing Schedule. The dates and times for the May 2nd late testing are listed in the table below. 

WHS AP Testing Coordinators: 

Nicole Shaw ntshaw@fcps.edu /Jen Fargo jkfargo@fcps.edu

9-5 The Musical

Tickets are on sale now for 9 to 5 the Musical! All seats are reserved, so order your tickets today. 

Westfield Theatre Spring Musical 9 to 5, the Musical

Rated PG-13 for Adult Themes & Language. Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13.

Online Tickets encouraged.

Cash or Check only at the door.

Dates: 

April 29 & 30

May 1, 6 & 7

9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains "otherwise engaged," the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can't she?

Here is the link to the ticket site. You can also find the ticket link at www.westfieldtheatre.com

https://www.etix.com/.../15474/westfield-high-school-theatre

Senior Families:

As we head into spring, now is the time to for your student to be researching and applying to scholarships if they plan to attend college or trade school next year. These scholarships can be found in the College section of Naviance or in the College & Career Center (G110). Scholarships range from national to local; from merit-based to need-based; and from requiring an essay to filling out a simple form. There are hundreds of scholarships posted in Naviance!

Some examples include:

•       Future AMERICAN SYSTEMS Talent (FAST) Scholarship – two senior Westfield students will receive a one-time $5,000 scholarship and be considered for a paid summer internship. Minimum GPA of 3.0 and an essay about their interests and how they align with American Systems’ primary business functions are required. Deadline April 22.
•       Leslie Kent Memorial Community College Scholarship – two FCPS seniors planning to attend NOVA and transfer to a 4-year institution. Scholarship may be continued each semester at NOVA. Financial need is considered. An essay and personal statement are required. Deadline May 31.
•       Erin Peterson Fund Scholarships – several $1,000 scholarships to seniors awarded as a way to honor Erin Peterson, a Westfield alum and victim of the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting. Seeking students who exemplify a love of life, strong education, random acts of kindness, and demonstrate leadership and team spirit. Minimum GPA 2.5 and an essay required. Deadline May 1.
•       M2 Solutions Scholarship – one $1,500 scholarship to a Latino senior interested in pursuing Computer Science or Information Technology at either a 4- or 2-year institution. Deadline April 25.
•       Sully Foundation Scholarship - $2,000 scholarship to two seniors. Goal is to promote interest in and knowledge of Sully Historic Site. Original essay (written or video) and application required. Deadline April 25.

Senior Dues

Senior Dues are to be paid by Spring Break: For more information please go to this site: https://westfieldhs.fcps.edu/node/6825

Families in Need of Support

Westfield High School has partnered with Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to provide students in need healthy meals for the weekends. Westfield is delivering approximately 50 meals to students every Friday afternoon. If you have a student who could benefit from a Friday meal at anytime this school year, please reach out to Sonya Williams at snwilliams1@fcps.edu or 703-488-6382. 

Staff Recognition

FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. Please visit the following link to recognize staff members who have done impactful things: FCPS Cares

Volunteer Call-out

We are still looking for your help! We value you as community partners and want to invite you to become more involved at Westfield. One way to do this is to volunteer and substitute teach. If you’re interested, the first step is following the links below. Thank you for your willingness to help!

FCPS Volunteers:  https://www.fcps.edu/get-involved/volunteer-fcps 

Substitute Teachers:   https://www.fcps.edu/careers/career-opportunities/substitute-teaching-opportunities/new-applicants

Westfield Volunteer Interest Form:  https://forms.gle/go7B58zdT1cz5Km9A

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