 Some of our student ambassadors gathered to get ready to welcome our newly enrolled Mustangs.
Note from Dr. Sheers
On behalf of the West Springfield Staff, best wishes to our Mustang families for a safe and joyful winter break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school in 2023!
News and Notes
Winter Break
FCPS Winter Break is from December 19 - January 2. WSES will resume classes on Tuesday, January 3.
Virtual Principal Chat: Tuesday, January 10th
Topic: Digital Learning & Well-being
Dr. Sheers and Mr. Koontz (School-based Technology Specialist) will be discussing the opportunities (and pitfalls) digital devices can provide in supporting your child’s learning, both at school and at home. We will also discuss the digital citizenship curriculum your students will be taught at school and share additional resources you can use at home to help you raise healthy kids in an increasingly digital world. Please RSVP to James Koontz to receive the zoom link to the meeting.
The “Sickness Season” is in full swing.
The Health Department tracks student absences to detect potential outbreaks of flu, Covid, stomach bugs, etc. It would be extremely helpful to include details about your child's sickness such as (fever, headache, sore throat, etc.) as well as keeping your child home if they have any of the above symptoms. Thank you for your continuous support, and for your endless effort to keep everyone safe during this season.
Tutor.com ~ Still Available for Use
Students who have used Tutor.com have provided positive feedback. Unless they’ve been opted out, students can access Tutor.com through Schoology. Every session is personalized to meet the needs of the student from remedial to advanced levels. Sessions focus on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not quick answers. Learn more at FCPS’ Tutor.com webpage.
FCPS January Webinars
Mark your calendars and don’t miss these new FCPS webinars happening in January! All webinars are free and open to parents, educators, and community members. Interpreters are available by request.
- Neurodiversity: What Do You Mean We are All Neurodiverse? - Thursday, January 12 at 6:30pm and Friday, January 13 at 10:00am
- Social-Emotional Milestones in Early Childhood - Friday, January 20 from 10:00 – 11:30am
- Morning Meeting and Responsive Advisory Meeting: Building Positive Classroom Communities through Social and Emotional Learning - Tuesday, January 24 from 10:00-11:30am
For more information about each webinar and to register, use this link: Webinar Information/Registration.
Save the Date
December 19 - January 2: Winter Break
Monday, January 3 - School Resumes
Tuesday, January 10: Virtual Principal Chat: Digital Well Being
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