 All students at West Springfield begin their day in a Morning Meeting.
As we begin our school year together at WSES in the midst of a serious nation-wide teacher shortage, we have a unique opportunity to be grateful for our West Springfield staff.
Fortunately, we are fully staffed with dedicated professionals, committed to your students and their success. I hope you all share my sense of pride in this incredible staff. Your child is our number one priority. Our constant goal is continuous improvements in our ability to support them and their success, both academically and socially-emotionally.
That goal demands immense work and responsibilities of our staff. The past two and a half years introduced new dynamics in how we support students as well as increasing demands on educators due to the changing façade of education. As we enter a new school year, we return with a renewed spirit and an opportunity to re-engage; returning to what we do best at West Springfield by building a sense of community, creating a caring culture, supporting each child’s individual growth, and creating 21st Century learners.
The joy at West Springfield among staff and students is palpable. We are excited to have an opportunity to rebuild our school together and focus on what we do best!
Please join me in supporting our staff and endorsing the healthy work-home balance I encourage them all to pursue. I have no doubt the students will come out on top when our community of professional educators feels as valued and supported by all.
Student Arrival
Doors open at 8:45 a.m. No adults/parents should enter the building.
Stay Home When Sick
FCPS continues to require families to review the Daily Health Screening before sending students to school. The 5 Day Isolation Period will also continue for COVID positive students and staff.
FORMS to Complete
Please use the links below to complete the required forms prior to the first day of school:
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Emergency Care Form (required)
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Emergency Care information can be updated as needed through SIS ParentVue. Instructions to update this information can be found on the FCPS website. In the application, review the details under ‘Student Info’
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Digital Resource Parent Consent (required)
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This digital form is required for students to access the digital resources utilized by teachers at West Springfield ES.
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Health Form (required
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Health information can be updated as needed through SIS ParentVue. Review the details under ‘Health’
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FLE Opt-Out Form (only if opting out)
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This form is not required-please complete the form only if you do not want your student to participate and return it to the school.
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SR&R While use of ParentVUE to digitally sign the SR&R acknowledgement is preferred, parents/guardians may elect to download and print the SR&R Parent/Guardian Signature Sheet from the FCPS public website. If a parent/guardian needs assistance accessing the signature sheet, they may contact their child’s school and ask that the school provide the form. The SR&R Parent/Guardian Signature Sheet is due September 30, 2022.
Paying for School Lunch
Before the start of the school year, check your lunch account balance on My School Bucks. More information can be found on the FCPS food and nutrition website. Find out what is on the menu here.
New to WSES?
This FAQ page 2-Page Handbook is a great resource for many as well as our parent handbook online. If you have questions regarding your transition to WSES, our family liaison, Karen Lathrop, is a valuable resource to you.
Meet West Springfield Elementary's Military and Family Life Counselor, Kristen Mahoney!
Kristen is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia and is embedded in our school to support our military students and families. In her role, she provides free, confidential services and works to aid in transitions that are relevant to military students and families like parent deployment, PCS, being new to a school, establishing peer relationships, etc. She also provides additional support to the school counselors’ work and tries to reinforce any ancillary services that students may receive outside of the school. To learn more about how your child or family can benefit from the Military and Family Life Counseling program, please contact Kristen:
Kristen Mahoney, LPC mahoney@fcps.edu; mahoneyk@magellanfederal.com
Cell: 202-725-7018
Child's Device Activity
FCPS has tools to help parents and guardians know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided by Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service, at no cost to families. You may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. If you want more detailed information, sign up for the Internet Use Parent portal and log-in anytime to see more detail about your child’s browsing and “pause” access to the internet during non-school hours. Find out more and sign up for these services on our website.
Standards of Learning (SOL) Data
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has announced 2021-22 Standards of Learning (SOL) data for school divisions that shows Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has made steady progress towards a return to pre-pandemic levels.
FCPS annual pass rates for 2022 indicate that, while the road to recovery continues, FCPS students made promising gains in reading, mathematics, and science over the course of the 2022 school year. Read more about our plans for continued improvement of the SOL pass rates.
West Springfield Pyramd Community Conversation With FCPS Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Reid
The event will be a unique opportunity to help Dr. Reid get to know our school community and learn more about her vision for our district.
The event will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at West Springfield High School, 6100 Rolling Rd, West Springfield, VA 22152.
Please sign up up here.
Parent Webinar
FCPS is hosting a special webinar for families: “I Can’t Focus!” When ADHD Impacts Your Child’s Math and Writing Performance. Thursday, September 8 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm and Friday, September 9 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. During this workshop parents will learn effective strategies and study hacks to help their child master writing and math skills. For more information and to register, use this link: Webinar Registration
FCPS offers free and informative webinars and workshops for families throughout the school year. To learn about upcoming webinars and other available resources, sign up to receive the FCPS Parent Resource Center Newsletter.
Save the Date
September 2 and 5 Labor Day Break - no school
September 8 Back to School Night
September 26 Student Holiday
FCPS School Year Calendar for 2022-23 https://www.fcps.edu/calendars/standard-school-year-calendar/2022-23-school-year-calendar
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