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Good Evening Bulldog Families–
I hope that you and your family were able to enjoy a fantastic weekend!
This week’s Bulldog Breakdown is full of information. It’s the time of year where there are a lot of different calendars that converge: academic testing, activities, and end of year. Please take some time to check out the upcoming events below that pertain to you and your students. Families of Seniors need to especially pay attention to things such as exams, WeStep, and graduation. If you have any questions, please reach out to your subschool.
This week we kick off our AP and SOL exams. I know that testing may cause stress and anxiety for some students and families. In an attempt to help, here are some simple tips to think about with your students in helping improve performance and reduce stress (both for you and them): Remind them to break down review in chunks as opposed to “cramming” all in one night, make sure your they get a good night’s sleep throughout the week, make sure they eat breakfast the day of the exam, and encourage them to be confident in what they’ve learned. This is a singular data point in their academic career, and while it is important, it does not define them as learners or individuals.
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
End of Year Calendar
Senior Exams:
May 26, 2022: 2nd & 4th period
May 27, 2022: 1st period
May 31, 2022: 6th and 8th period
June 1, 2022: 5th and 7th period
Westfield High School Graduation will be Jun 7, 2022 at 2pm at Eagle Bank Arena at George Mason University. No tickets are required to attend. Doors open to the public at 1pm.
Underclass Exams:
June 3, 2022: 1st period
June 6, 2022: 2nd (8:10-9:40) & 4th period (9:50-11:20)
June 8, 2022: 6th (8:10 - 9:40) & 8th period (9:50 -11:20)
June 9, 2022: 5th (8:10-9:40) & 7th period (9:50 -11:20)
Half Day Schedule
Starting Jun 6, 2022,Westfield will be operating on a half day schedule.
Jun 7, 2022 school hours will be 8:10 am to 10:30am due to the Class of 2022 graduation ceremony scheduled for 1pm.
Staff Appreciation Week, May 2-6
Thank you to the parents and families who support our staff throughout the year. This week we celebrate them for all that they do for our Bulldogs.
WeSTEP
Seniors have been notified that they have been accepted into the WeSTEP program through their FCPS Google e-mail. The program starts on May 16 and ends on June 1. All seniors are expected to attend graduation rehearsals that begin on June 2. Seniors who have been accepted are exempt from their final exams, but not their AP Exams. Students at the Academies should coordinate with their teachers there for any final assignments.
CLASS OF 2025
Please join us in supporting the class of 2025! A fundraiser in support of Westfield’s Class of 2025 will take place on Thursday, May 5th at Foster’s Grill in Chantilly from 4:00pm-9:00pm. A portion of the proceeds from all food sales go to our Class of 2025!
WABC Scholarship
WABC scholarships will be awarded annually to at least one senior boy and one senior girl. Awards will be announced at the Senior Awards Ceremony in June. The award check will be mailed directly to the college or university designated by the student. Those students who are receiving full-ride scholarships or Military Academy appointments are not eligible for this scholarship.
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:
May 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 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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Calendar of Events at Westfield This Week
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May 3
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Varsity lax double header vs Madison
Girls 6pm, Boys 7:30p
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6:00pm / 7:30pm
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May 4
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Varsity Softball/Baseball vs South Lakes
Track Meet (all 6 schools)
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6:30pm
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May 5
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Boys Soccer vs South Lakes
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7:15pm
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May 6
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Spring Musical
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7:00pm
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May 7
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Spring Musical
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7:00pm
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From FCPS
Topic: Opportunities to Engage with Dr. Reid
Our incoming superintendent, Dr. Michelle Reid, is visiting FCPS next week to learn more about our schools and community. During her visit, there will be a special, in-person event for staff, families, and students on Tuesday, May 3, starting at 7 p.m. More details, including how to register and submit questions, will be shared with you directly via email in the coming days.
On Tuesday, May 17, Dr. Reid will join staff, families, and students for a multilingual virtual town hall, starting at 7 p.m. We will share details about this event in newsletters and directly via email.
Topic: Updated Isolation Procedures for Students Effective May 1
Since the start of the pandemic, Fairfax County Public Schools has regularly reviewed and adjusted our health and safety guidance in alignment with recommendations from local, state and national health experts.
As a result, FCPS will be changing current isolation procedures for students who have tested positive for COVID-19. Beginning May 1, 2022, your child may return to in-person instruction and activities, including athletics, when your child has met the following criteria:
- Student has completed at least five days of isolation; AND
- Student is fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication; AND
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Student’s symptoms have improved or resolved
- Student wears a well-fitting mask for 5 additional days (day six through day 10) after the end of the 5-day isolation period, in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance
If students are unable to wear a mask when around others, they are to continue to isolate for a full 10 days at home.
Children who are in isolation will continue to have access to our StreamIn/CheckIn during this time.
The new procedure aligns with the timeline recommended by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). It also follows improving vaccination rates in the Fairfax Health District, as well as a continued community level of low in Fairfax County.
We continue to balance the need for students to have a high-quality in-person learning experience with student and staff safety. By adhering to our layered prevention strategies and increasing vaccination rates, we are all doing our part to keep schools safe.
Topic: Morning Attendance Notifications
Morning attendance calls, texts, and e-mails are suspended until June 10. Many of our students are involved in AP and SOL testing and are in designated testing sites during our normal attendance-taking time. Evening attendance notification will continue. Parents and guardians, continue to use the normal absence reporting. If you have any questions, please contact your subschool.
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