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Good Afternoon Westgate Families,
Our school is buzzing with excitement as we gear up to welcome our students back to school this Monday, August 22.
We hope that many of you can attend Open House tomorrow, August 19. As a reminder, our Kindergarten Only Open House runs from 10:30-11:30 a.m. while our 1st - 6th grade Open House runs from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. We encourage your child to bring their school supplies to Open House as it is one less thing to worry about on the first day of school. If you ordered school supplies through the PTA they have already been delivered to your child's classroom.
We look forward to seeing many of you tomorrow at Open House, as well as, partnering with you and your child this year. As I enter into my 11th year as a Westgate Wolf, I continue to be extremely grateful to be a part of such a strong and supportive school community. Here's to a wonderful year ahead!
All my best,
Hallie Demetriades
Principal
Westgate Open House - August 19
Our annual Westgate Open House will be held on Friday, August 19. This is an in-person event where students get to meet their teacher and some of their new classmates! We encourage students to bring in their school supplies at Open House as it alleviates carrying too much on the first day of school. This year, we are going to stagger times for our Kindergarten families.
Kindergarten Open House will start at 10:30 a.m. and last until 11:30 a.m. Students in grades 1st -6th will have open house start at 11:00 a.m. and last until 12:00 p.m. Kindergarten classrooms will close at 11:30 a.m. We hope that this will make the transition to school a less chaotic one for our newest Wolves who get to enter the building earlier than the rest of our students.
Please note that ONLY kindergarten families will be able to enter the building starting at 10:30 a.m. All other students will be able to enter at 11:00 a.m. If you have a child in Kindergarten and another grade (1st-6th) they are welcome to come with you at that time (10:30 a.m.) but will not be able to enter their classrooms until 11:00 a.m. We hope this gives families with children in multiple grade levels an opportunity to visit all classrooms.
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Westgate PTA - Hidden Treasures in the Neighborhood
Are you excited for this school year to start? The Westgate PTA has hidden 10 little treasures (pictured here) around the neighborhood, redeemable for Westgate swag at the PTA table during open house on Friday, August 19. Good luck hunting and we look forward to seeing you soon!
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Boo-Hoo Breakfast
After our Kindergarten parents and/or guardians drop their child off on the first day of school, the PTA welcomes you to a Boo-Hoo Breakfast on the Westgate Playground. Come join other Kindergarten parents/guardians in our annual Boo Hoo Breakfast on Monday, August 22 from 8:45 AM – 9:15 AM. We hope to see many of you there!
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PTA Picnic on the Playground -August 25 @ 5:30 p.m.
On Thursday, August 25, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., all Westgate families are invited to the PTA's welcome back event- Picnic on the Playground. Reconnect with old friends and meet some new ones! Bring a blanket to sit on and a picnic dinner for your family. Pizza will be available for preorder and we will be selling snowballs and drinks. If you would like to help make this event a success please Dottie at president@westgatewolvespta.com
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PTA After School Coordinator - Needed for 22-23
Last year more than 100 families participated in PTA afterschool programs. That represents approximately 20% of our student population. These programs are beloved by the community and without parent participation, we will not be able to offer them in the fall.
The Westgate PTA is seeking an interested parent to lead the After School Program for this school year. Responsibilities include working with teachers to create programming, promoting and overseeing sign ups, and ensuring teachers and families are connected throughout the classes. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact the PTA at president@westgatewolvespta.com
Monitor Positions 2022-23 School Year
Westgate is seeking candidates to serve as student monitors for the coming school year. If interested, please follow the application process below. Please share this opportunity with others that may be interested. We are interviewing until all positions are filled.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- provide supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal
- help maintain order and assist in managing the behavior of students
- operate technology
- perform administrative and non-instructional duties
- ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed
- work with students individually and in small groups
QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; and has general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Pay: $16.34/hour (no benefits) Hours: 8:10-3:40, 7 hour paid day with a 30 minute unpaid lunch
TO APPLY:
Email your resume and contact information for your two most recent supervisors to Hallie Demetriades at hcdemetriade@fcps.edu and Summer Manos at ssmanos@fcps.edu.
Safeway Spirit Campaign @ Anderson Rd. Store
This August, as we prepare to go back to school, Westgate Elementary School is participating in Safeway Foundation’s 6th Annual School Spirit fundraising campaign.
Safeway Foundation and our local Safeway store at 1688 Anderson Rd., McLean, VA will be collecting monetary donations on behalf of Westgate Elementary School. All funds raised at the store will be donated to our school to help us with supplies and/or projects. Make sure you name "Westgate ES" when you are checking out.
We hope you will join us by showing your school spirit and donating at our local Safeway store!
Immunizations for 2022-23 School Year
As we begin to look ahead to the 2022-23 school year, I encourage everyone to Be Wise, Immunize! Immunizations are required for public school entry and help keep children protected from many diseases. Many children missed their well check-ups and their recommended childhood immunizations during recent years of disruptions from COVID-19. It is critical to catch up now to keep children healthy and protect them from serious diseases.
I encourage you to check with your healthcare provider to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations for the 2022-23 school year as soon as possible. If your child needs a vaccine to complete their records, you can make an appointment with your healthcare provider or visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a schedule of child immunization clinics.
Remember to request documentation of your child’s immunizations and bring that to Westgate as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact us at 703-610-5700.
Plan to Submit Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications This Summer
Families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year.
Interested families are encouraged to submit the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application ten days prior to the first day of the 2022-23 school year. The online application will be available and accessible via the FCPS homepage.
Students approved for Free and Reduced-Price Meals may qualify for additional benefits such as waived or reduced fees for instruments, uniforms, field trips, FCPS class fees, and Parktakes classes. Schools also benefit from funding opportunities based on Free and Reduced Price Meal application numbers.
Watch your email and our website for more information. Learn more about the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program online. If you have questions or need assistance with the Free and Reduced-Price Meals application, please contact Westgate's main office at 703-610-5700.
Paperless Opt-Outs Available
As a part of our ongoing efforts to streamline paper processes, parents can now select a number of opt-out’s electronically via ParentVUE. Once you have signed into your ParentVUE account, simply select the “Student Info” tab and click on “Edit Information.” You will find opt-out’s listed there. Parents that do not yet have a ParentVUE account will still be able to use paper forms for notification. If you need to set up your ParentVUE account, you can create one online via the FCPS ParentVUE Registration page.
Kindergarten Registration
Do you have, or know of a new student or rising kindergartener scheduled to come to Westgate next year? Please spread the word that registration is underway as we are excited to meet our newest Wolves. Registration information for kindergarten and new students can be found on our website here. You may also contact our main office at 703-610-5700 or tmgreen@fcps.edu if you have additional questions.
FCPS is Hiring Substitute Teachers
FCPS is looking for kind and caring substitute teachers to ensure our students continue to thrive when teachers need to be out of the building. Substitute teaching is a great opportunity for stay-at-home parents, retirees, college students, and anyone who wants a flexible work schedule. Subs save the day- apply today!
https://www.fcps.edu/careers/career-opportunities/substitute-teaching-opportunities
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Join the PTA Today!
Our PTA is amazing and we would love for you to join and be a part of this great community of Westgate families. Signing up is easy and help us reach our goal and sign up today! You can sign up here.
Amazon Smile - Support our School!
Looking for an easy way to support Westgate? We have an AmazonSmile account! Every time you shop at Amazon and select the Westgate PTA as your designated charity, and .5% of your purchase will be donated to Westgate. You can click here (https://smile.amazon.com/ch/54-1561076) to get started! Just remember, to shop at smile.amazon.com instead of the regular Amazon page each time you make a purchase! Supporting Westgate couldn't be easier!
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