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UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, 09/16 – @Home Football vs. Washington-Liberty (7pm)
Monday, 09/19 - Saturday, 09/24 – Homecoming Week
Monday, 09/26 – Student Holiday / Professional Work Day
Thursday, 10/06 – Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application Deadline
Wednesday, 10/12 – PSAT / SAT School Day (9th Graders Stay Home)
Tuesday, 10/25 – Community Conversations with FCPS Superintendent
NEXT WEEK! Homecoming 2022
Homecoming Week is right around the corner! On Friday, September 23, Spartans take on the Hayfield Hawks at 7:00pm in the stadium. We published a separate News You Choose earlier this week with all the pertinent information for this year's Homecoming festivities, HERE. Below are the highlights:
- September 19 - 23 – Spirit Week! (Hollywood theme each day)
- Wednesday, September 21 – Hallway Decorating (class competition)
- Thursday, September 22 – Pep Rally (during Advisory Period)
- Friday, September 23 –
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Homecoming Parade (4:30 - 5:30pm)
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Tailgate (FREE burgers and hotdogs; Main Parking Lot, 5:30pm)
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Football Game (ORANGE OUT for the game)
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ORANGE OUT T-shirts on sale for $10 (via MySchoolBucks, supplies limited)
- Saturday, September 24 – Homecoming Dance (8 - 11pm)
Superintendent Community Conversations
Please save the date for a very special event! Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS superintendent, will host a Community Conversation at West Springfield on October 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m. This 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.
Language interpretation will be provided, as available, as well as child care and light refreshments. Please register to attend.
Tudor.com
FCPS students continue to have unlimited access to live, 24/7, 1-to-1, online tutoring services through Tutor.com at no cost to families during the 22-23 SY. Student participation is optional and parents/guardians can opt their student(s) out of accessing the services. Detailed information and FAQs are available on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website.
Students can access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following: Elementary - How It Works and Middle & High - How It Works. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu.
Attendance Awareness Month
When Should My Child Stay Home?
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your student succeed by encouraging them to miss as few days as possible. However, do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. So when should your child stay home? Visit our site for helpful ideas regarding absences and how to work with your child and your school.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify our Attendance Line: 703-913-3838, and contact Elizabeth Wahl (MTSS) so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with our school public health nurse, and call the school as soon as you know your child will be absent and tell school staff why and for how long.
Learn more about WSHS Attendance Policies HERE.
Cafeteria A La Carte Prices, 2022-2023
Parents should be advised that A La Carte items are now being charged to students, unless the student is eligible for free or reduced price meals.
During the pandemic, all cafeteria food and sundry items (condiments and supplies) were free. Now that the US Department of Agriculture pandemic program to provide no-cost meals to all public school students has ended, A La Carte items that were free during the pandemic are now being charged to students. You can view the full A La Carte price list HERE.
Entrance for Dropping Students Off
The Tuttle Road entrance to the school is for permit parking only. Faculty and staff as well as seniors with parking permits can use this entrance. Parents / guardians please use the Grigsby Drive entrance to drop off and pickup your child.
Parent / Guardian Reminders
Sign and Return the Student Rights & Responsibilities Booklet
FCPS’ updated Student Rights & Responsibility booklet is available online and in the ParentVue section of the Student Information System (SIS). The SR&R booklet explains expectations for student behavior, and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Each year, we ask parents to review, sign, and return the SR&R to their child’s school. In ParentVue, you may now download and digitally sign the SR&R. Every parent/caregiver with a ParentVUE account will see the SR&R upon login to ParentVUE until the SR&R acknowledgement has been completed.
Your name in the digital signature box must match the parent/caregiver’s first and last name in SIS exactly before the signature will be accepted. Please take a moment to log into ParentVue in your child’s SIS account to access the SR&R. Signatures are due by September 30.
Your name in the digital signature box must match the parent/guardian’s first and last name in SIS exactly before the signature will be accepted.
Please take a moment to log into ParentVue in your child’s SIS account to access the SR&R. Visit the SIS Parentvue Account Overview page for help logging in to your account. Signatures are due by September 30, 2022.
Please contact our Family Liaison or Main Office Staff if you are having difficulty accessing the booklet.
Parents Requested to Authorize Digital Resource Consent
FCPS is required to obtain parental permission for student use of software / applications for which FCPS does not have a confidentiality agreement. It is critical that parents respond to the request for parental permission so teachers can plan to use the best technology tools with students this school year. Students will have trouble accessing many Google-based applications used in the classroom (i.e. YouTube, EdPuzzle and more), due to their Parental Consent not being signed.
FCPS has developed a WEB FORM to collect the information necessary for parents to grant permission digitally.
The instructions for Digital Consent signing in SIS Parent Vue are available by clicking the image above.
Parents and families who do not have an ParentVue activation code, may request one from the school by filling out THIS FORM.
Parents can find more information about FCPS-approved digital resources on our Digital Resources at West Springfield High School webpage.
Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications Due October 6
School nutrition programs have returned to paid, free, and reduced-price student meals with the use of the individual, student personal identification number (PIN).
Households will be required to submit a new application by October 6, 2022.
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Need Help? Contact our Family Liaison
If you have questions about navigating the school, learning about FCPS resources, or getting your student setup for back-to-school success, our Family Liaison can help. Email, or call (703) 913-3830, to set up an appointment.
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STUDENT SERVICES UPDATES
PSAT / SAT School Day Information
SAT School Day Information (12th Graders ONLY)
On Wednesday, October 12, West Springfield High School twelfth graders will have the opportunity to take the SAT School Day. FCPS will cover the cost for any twelfth grade student to take this test. The essay option and subject area tests are not available during SAT School Day.
Only Seniors who completed the Intent to Participate form by September 7th will be scheduled to test. We will not be accepting late registrations or walk-ups on the day of. Seniors who did not complete the form will not report to school that day.
We will share exam day schedules and additional details in the coming weeks. In the meantime, check out the Testing page of our website for general test day information. If you have questions about the SAT School Day administration at West Springfield High School, please contact Lauren Ross, Assessment Coach (lmross@fcps.edu).
PSAT Day Information (10th & 11th Graders ONLY)
On Wednesday, October 12th West Springfield High School will host both the PSAT/NMSQT for all 10th and 11th graders. Students are automatically registered and no further action by families is needed. All 10th and 11th grade students who report to school on Wednesday, October 12th will take the PSAT/NMSQT at no cost to families. Students will receive their testing locations in early October.
All FCPS students have access to Khan Academy’s free online test preparation, whether they are taking the PSAT for the first time or preparing for eleventh grade National Merit Scholarship qualification. The Khan Academy online curriculum is customized for students based on any previous PSAT or SAT scores, and their website also offers general test preparation tips for students.
We will share exam day schedules and additional details in the coming weeks. In the meantime, check out our Testing page of our website for general test day information. If you have questions about the SAT School Day administration at West Springfield High School, please contact Lauren Ross, Assessment Coach (lmross@fcps.edu).
Stay Home (9th grade students ONLY)
9th grade students will NOT report to the school building in person on October 12th. FCPS will not be taking attendance this day for 9th graders. Teachers are not expected to provide work for students to complete.
College Fair
Sunday, October 16, 2022
4 to 7 p.m.
Eagle Bank Arena at George Mason University
Register at: https://bit.ly/fcpspostsecondary
Upon registration, students will receive a barcode allowing college representatives to retrieve student information electronically. Barcodes can be scanned from mobile devices.
Approximately 250 colleges and universities represented!
Postsecondary Week
Monday, October, 17 through Thursday, October 20, 2022
Virtual from 5 to 8 p.m.
Join us for Fairfax County Public Schools Virtual Postsecondary Week and participate in one or all of the live virtual sessions. You will learn how to be better prepared for the next chapter of your educational journey.
Register at:
https://bit.ly/fcpspostsecondary
SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES UPDATE
Click Image to access sporting events and club activities happening across the entire school.
Announcing Spartan Activities (Club) Fair: October 6!
Students leaders will host an in-person Club Fair, during LS4 on Thursday, October 6 in the Main and Aux Gyms. At the Fair, students will get to preview and select clubs / organizations they are interested in joining. Students and parents can find current clubs and organizations on our website.
HONOR SOCIETIES: How to Apply
MATH
Math Honor society is accepting applications through September 23rd. It’s an online application that students can access from this LINK as long as they’re logged into their fcps google account.
The requirements are:
- Completed Algebra 2
- Weighted math GPA of at least 3.6
- Math teacher recommendation
ENGLISH
English honor society Application
Deadline to submit: Before 5pm on October 14. Induction is after school October 20.
Students who are eligible to apply:
- Possess a minimum of a 3.25 GPA overall in high school
- Must have taken or be enrolled in at least one honors, dual enrollment, or AP English class during high school
- Are in their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school
- Are willing to commit to attending bi-monthly meetings (on Wednesday or Thursday afternoons) and completing the required service hours (3 per semester)
Dues
- Annual dues for new members are $15.00 and include the National English Honor Society pin
- Annual dues for returning members are $10.00 per year and will cover a graduation cord your senior year
Dues are payable after the applicant is approved for induction and payment methods will be discussed at the first meeting.
SPANISH
Invitations to apply will be delivered to students in mid-February of 2023.
Requirements for induction and active membership to the WSHS Spanish Honor Society:
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AP Spanish Language, Spanish 5: B+ or better for the first 2 quarters of the school year
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Spanish 4: B+ or better for the first 2 quarters of the school year
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Spanish for Fluent Speakers 3: B+ or better for the first 2 quarters of the school year
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Spanish 3: A- or better for the first 2 quarters of the school year
**GPA of at least 3.0 in all Spanish classes* AND plan to take Spanish 4, 5, or AP for the 2023-2024 school year.
Varsity Football vs. Washington-Liberty, September 16, 7pm
Game Traffic Patterns:
At the conclusion of all home football games the Tuttle Road entrance will be blocked to allow traffic to exit. Parents / Guardians picking up your child after the game, please use the Grigsby Drive entrance.
 Upcoming Sports Events, Week of September 19 - 24
Click image for access to full WSHS Athletic Calendar.
Sign Up For the NEW Sports and Activities News You Choose
Spartan Student Life and Activities will soon have a separate News You Choose Newsletter. This forthcoming newsletter will distribute updates weekly, either on Sundays or Mondays, highlighting upcoming sporting events, scores, spotlight Spartan athletes, and aim to keep our WSHS community aware of events going on across the breadth of our clubs and activities.
You can elect to receive our the new West Springfield Sports and Activities weekly update by updating your Newsletter Subscription Preferences.
Stay in Touch with Spartan Sports!
You can follow WSHS Spartan Sports on social media:
Twittter: @wshssports
YouTube Channels: LINK
FCPS INFORMATION
COMMUNITY NEWS
Homecoming Pictures Prohibited
Springfield Golf and Country Club is sponsoring a big tournament the weekend of 9/24. Unfortunately, students will not be allowed access to the club for Homecoming pictures.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15 - October 15
From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of the members of our community whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
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Air and Space Expo 2022
The Joint Base Andrews Air & Space Expo is JBA's opportunity to say "thank you" to our community, the state, and the National Capital Region.
Joint Base Andrews is scheduled to hold a free expo, with Air Force premier aerial demonstrations, Sept. 17-18, 2022.
Among other commemorations, this year's Joint Base Andrews Air & Space Expo will celebrate the Air Force's 75th Anniversary.
"Innovate, Accelerate, Thrive...the Air Force at 75"
☆ Free General Admission ☆
- Purchase Premium seating tickets here!
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FREE English Classes
Fellowship Baptist Church, on Rolling Road (just north of WSHS) is promoting their ESL classes running September - May on Thursdays (7-9pm) and Sundays (9:30-10:30am). Interested persons can call (703) 569-5151 to register, or just show up!
ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY - 2023!!
WSHS All Night Grad Party Class of 2023 (WSHS ANGP 2023)
Tickets are now on sale for the ANGP 2023. Buy them on WSHS ANGP Booster Organization.
Contact wshsangp@gmail.com with any questions, and find us on Instagram WSHS ANGP 2023.
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