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Good Afternoon Westgate Families,
I hope this finds you having had a wonderful long fall weekend with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming students back in the building tomorrow morning for another great week of learning.
Also, there are a number of holidays over the next calendar month where school is closed. Those dates include: October 5, October 10, October 24, and October 31. We also have a two hour early release at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 28. Please plan accordingly as there will be no school for students on these days.
As always, thank you for your continued support of all things Westgate and I hope you have a great week ahead.
All my best,
Hallie Demetriades
Principal
Virtual AAP Screening & Identification Meeting - Wednesday, Sept. 28 @ 5:30 p.m. via Zoom
Please join us on Wednesday, September 28 @ 5:30 p.m. for a meeting regarding the AAP Screening and Identification process for Full-Time AAP services. This presentation will provide families with information about how current FCPS students are screened for Full-Time (also called Level IV) AAP services and will be led by Lyn Malvin, Educational Specialist for Gifted and Talented in FCPS. You can join us via here here on September 28!
Join Zoom Meeting Details:
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/92851130506?pwd=ZWxRbW9oY0d1QUtFVndleGxJV1E0QT09
Meeting ID: 928 5113 0506
Passcode: wolves
Charleston Wrap - Spread the Word!
Support our fundraiser by spreading the word with at least 10 friends & family! TEXT, email and share on social media using the handy tools available online! If you haven’t done so already, register today at www.registercw.com and start sharing our fundraising link now so we can reach our goal. Our fundraising goal is $3,000 and we need everyone’s help!
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Attention Westgate Parents - Fall Fest!
As part of our fun-filled Fall Fest, happening on Friday, October 14th, we will be having a raffle, which we hope to fill with many exciting prizes. The raffle committee is seeking donations for this very popular part of our community event. Does your employer have a box at a local sporting event? Maybe you have a personal connection to a local business that would be willing to donate a gift certificate or free service?
Please contact fallfestival@westgatewolvespta.com if you are able to contribute to our Fall Fest raffle. All donations are greatly appreciated!
SR&R Signature Sheet Due September 30
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.Visit the SIS Parentvue Account Overview page for help logging in to your account. Please contact us at 703-610-5700 if you are having difficulty accessing the booklet.
Tutor.com is Live!
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.
Searching for PTA Room Parents!
The PTA is still looking for a Room Parent to represent each class. The role of the Room Parent is to communicate PTA events and happenings to the other families in the classroom. About 50% of our classrooms have volunteers, but we have many classrooms still in need! If your child’s classroom teacher is still advertising the role, please consider this light volunteer opportunity and reach out to them. We appreciate your help in advance!
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Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS) Introduction
Each school pyramid has a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS) assigned to provide substance abuse prevention, education, and intervention services. Substance Abuse Prevention Specialists are part of the FCPS Office of Student Safety and Wellness.
Key roles of a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist:
- Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug education for students, parents, and the Fairfax County Community
- Intervention services upon violation of the Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook or suspected substance use involvement
- Assessing a student’s level of substance use and, if appropriate, making referrals to the Fairfax Community Service Board for additional services or other community resources as appropriate
- Group and individual prevention services for students, staff, parents, and the Fairfax County community
- Most importantly, building positive relationships with students to provide support and encouragement
Resources:
Free Virtual Parent Support Group
Free Online Narcan Training for Opioid Overdoses
Free Lock Boxes for Medications & Firearms
Spiritual Support by Phone for Adults
Spanish Podcast: Tips on How Parents Play an Important Role in Substance Abuse Prevention
Juvenile Court Parent Support Group
For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.
For further Information & support:
Ally Jacobi, MSW
Ajacobi1@fcps.edu
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS)
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.
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.
Anonymous Tip Line Puts Safety First
If you or your child have concerns or information relating to feeling unsafe in any way at school, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security has a safety tip line that you can access anonymously online, by text (888-777; Keyword TIP FCPS), or by phone (571-423-2020).
If your tip is an emergency and immediate assistance is necessary, please dial 911.
Students, staff, and community members should report school safety issues such as threats, unsafe or dangerous situations, illegal drug activity, theft, gang activity, the existence of weapons, vandalism, and concerns about student wellness. Tip line users may identify themselves or remain anonymous.
Concerns that do not impact the safety of our schools—concerns or information about programs, regulations, or policies—can be sent to the FCPS ombudsman online, at 571-423-4014, or ombudsman@fcps.edu.
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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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