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Good Evening Bulldog Families–
I hope that you and your family were able to enjoy an incredible Spring Break!
We are excited to welcome your students back as we start our final quarter for the 2021-22 school year. This last surge of the year is full of a wide variety of events and activities, both academically and extra/co-curricularly as well. I encourage both you and your students to make sure to try and stay ahead of schedules so things don’t pile up. Also, this will help to make sure that you don’t miss out on. While busy, this is also one of the most exciting times of the school 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
Westfield Dogs of Steel Robotics
Our Westfield Dogs of Steel robotics team had their first win of the season at the FIRST Robotics Chesapeake District event in Washington DC on March 6th. In the initial qualification rounds of the DC competition, it was a real nail-biter, as Dogs of Steel was trailing, but they pulled out an amazing win with fellow alliance partners at the end of the day! They also made the finals for their second major competition, but unfortunately did not medal.
For those of you who don’t know about our robotics team, we have over 30 members who have just 8 weeks to build a 100lb robot to compete in FIRST robotics competitions. This year’s game is to build a robot that can shoot giant tennis balls (bigger than a basketball) into an 8 foot target, as well as climb a set of bars. Some of you may have seen them practicing in the gym!
Congratulations team 2186!
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
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May 2nd AP Exam
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Late Exam Date
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Start time
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Chemistry
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May 18th
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8:00 am
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Spanish Literature
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May 18th
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12:00 pm
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Japanese Language
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May 19th
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12:00 pm
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US Government
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May 20th
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12:00 pm
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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
Tech Updates
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Calendar of Events at Westfield
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April 11
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G Lax vs Centreville
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7:30 pm
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April 12
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Boys soccer vs Oakton
JV Softball/Baseball vs Oakton (6:30)
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7:15 pm
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April 13
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Art Show (opening night)
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6:30 pm
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April 14
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Girls Soccer vs South Lakes
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7:15 pm
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From FCPS
Topic: Family Engagement Survey
If you haven’t already, please take FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey today! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS’ practices to best support our students. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Collaboration with the community to see if FCPS is meeting its goals at the school, region, and division levels.
The survey is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Amharic, Farsi, Urdu, Pashto, and Vietnamese. To participate, visit the survey website linked here.
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