Bulldog Breakdown 11/27 - 12/3

Good Evening Bulldog Families–

I hope that everybody is doing well and enjoyed a fantastic Thanksgiving break! 

We’re looking forward to a focused and productive three weeks leading into winter break. This time of year is exciting with the start of winter athletics as well as a full slate of performances from our fine and performing arts departments. Additionally, our staff has been working hard to make sure that your students have the best learning environment possible. However, this time of the year can be the most distracting for a lot of students. Please urge your students to make sure that they are focused on school while they are at school. As I alluded to in last week’s Breakdown, we will be re-emphasizing some expectations within the building. Please be sure to check out the section on tardies and hallway traffic below. We will be sharing those with your students, but I wanted you to be aware as well. 

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. Please remember that if you do not include your information on the form, I will not be able to follow-up. 

I wish your family a great week! Go Bulldogs!

Tony DiBari 

 

Tardies and Hallways

Starting Monday, 11/28, we will be doing tardy sweeps to help remind students to be in class on time, as well as also focus on being in class during class time. This means in class when the bell rings and not wandering the hallways. The goal is to alleviate the crowds in the hallways and bathrooms so that students can use both in a productive and safe manner. Admin staff will be working hard to monitor these areas and reset our expectations as a school. 

 

Westfield Theatre Production

Westfield Theatre is thrilled to present Mischief Theatre's smash hit farce THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG! 

Welcome to opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. The 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show—an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this award–winning comedy is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!

Performances at Westfield High School

December 1st and 2nd at 7:00 pm and December 3rd at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Reserved tickets are $10 students and $15 adults.

Don't delay! Buy tickets your here:

https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15474/

 

Science Fair Judges Wanted

Do you keep a garden? Have you baked sweets? Do you have a science degree or work in a scientific field? If you answered yes to any of these questions you qualify to be a judge for science fair! We are once again looking for judges for Westfield’s Science Fair. If you have any interest in being a judge for our school fair on February 2nd, 2023 after school please fill out this form. No experience in judging necessary! If you have any questions please reach out to Becca Darr (rdarr@fcps.edu).

 

Class of 2023 News

We are getting close to turning the calendar page to 2023 and June 5th will be here before we know it. 

Here is information to prepare for the big day on June 5th: 

  1. Every Senior needs to pay Senior Dues. The amount is $80. 
    1. Pay on MySchool Bucks
    2. Pay Cash/Check (payable to Westfield High)  in Subschool 3 (SS3) (Room F224)
    3. Payment can be made in installments. Please see Mrs. Park or Mrs. Waterman in SS3. 
  2. Fill out the Cap and Gown Order form which is located on the Class of 2023 Schoology page. This form needs to be filled out to ensure that the correct size of gown is ordered for your student. 
  3. Save the Date for February 23, 2023, for a 100 Days meeting for Senior parents and students. It will be held at Westfield High School in the evening. 
  4. Make plans to attend Graduation on Monday, June 5, 2023, at George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena at 9:30am. Students will be required to attend two rehearsals at Westfield to prepare for the ceremony on June 1 and June 2. 

A comprehensive calendar of events and activities is on the Class of 2023 Schoology page. 

Lastly, the Senior Panoramic Photo is available for purchase: https://vando.imagequix.com/s1857335123

Thank you for your support of the senior class!

 

WHS Food Pantry

PTA FOOD PANTRY is looking for donations to help kids in need.  We have seen a huge increase in snack requests since last year.  Please consider checking out our wish list and adding an item to your cart.  It will ship directly to the school.  We are also accepting similar items (individually wrapped snacks, new sweatpants, book bags and water bottles) at the bin on my front porch if you would rather not purchase online.  Please reach out to me with any questions about donating.  

Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/wfhsfoodpantry

Donation Bin: 5445 Tree Line Dr, Centreville VA

Questions: jenmcnerney@hotmail.com

Thank you!

 

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

A comprehensive schedule of events can be found at www.westfieldathletics.org and on Schoology.

Tuesday, 11/29

Girls Basketball

(HOME)

Freshman start @ 4:30pm

JV start @ 5:45pm

Varsity start @ 7:15pm 

Games at Westfield HS

Tuesday, 11/29

Boys Basketball

(AWAY) 

Varsity @ 7:30pm

Game at McLean HS

Thursday, 12/1

JV Wrestling Jamboree

(AWAY)

JV @ 6:00pm

Matches at Centreville HS

Thursday, 12/1

Theatre Performance

The Play That Goes Wrong

Begins @ 7:00pm

At Westfield HS

Friday, 12/2

CO-ED Varsity Swim and Dive vs. Madison HS

(At Oak Marr Rec Center)

Begins at 6:00pm

Friday, 12/2

Boys Varsity Basketball 

vs. Gar-Field HS

(HOME)

Varsity @ 7:30pm

Game at Westfield HS

Friday, 12/2

Theatre Performance

The Play That Goes Wrong

Begins @ 7:00pm

At Westfield HS

Saturday, 12/3

Varsity Wrestling

(AWAY)

Varsity @ 9:00am

Matches at Brentsville District HS

Saturday, 12/3

Boys Varsity Basketball

vs. Lightridge HS

(HOME)

Varsity @ 7:30pm

Game at Lightridge HS