Mustang Memo 2.24.23

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International Night was a huge success! Thank you all for contributing, participating, and celebrating our school's rich diversity.


Note from Dr. Sheers

Public Schools Week is an annual celebration that brings together school leaders, educators, parents & community leaders to recognize the importance of our nation’s public schools.

West Springfield Elementary School  welcomes every child, regardless of ability, race, religion, wealth, language, country of origin or needs. Our diversity is our strength. We are #PublicSchoolProud for Public Schools Week 2023! 

Join us to say THANK YOU to the dedicated West Springfield Elementary teachers and staff who serve our students with pride and compassion every day. 


News and Notes

Calendar Reminder
Students have an early release on Thursday, March 2. There is no school for students on Friday, March 3See the complete 2022-23 School Year Calendar and the Employee Calendar.

Kindergarten Orientation Next Week!
We are excited to begin thinking about 2023-2024!  Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30th?  Please start your registration now by filling out this intake form.  If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well.  This form simply collects initial information to help us plan for staffing for next school year.  Thank you!

Kindergarten Orientation
Thursday, March 2nd from 2:30 – 3:30 pm


Resources

Thomas Jefferson is hosting a Techstravaganza, a free STEM activity fair that provides fun, hands-on labs and demonstrations for K-8 students. The 19th annual Techstravaganza will be held on May 13, 2023 from 10 AM to 4 PM at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, VA. Admission is free, food will be for sale. 

More information about the event can be found here: http://tjtechstrav.org/ 


Save the Date

Thursday, March 2 - Two hours early release @ 1:30 pm
Kindergarten Orientation @ 2:30 pm

Friday, March 3 - Staff development Day - No School 

Tuesday, March 14 - Science Expo  6:00 - 7:30 pm

Tuesday, March 28 - Spring Portraits and Class Group Photos

Friday, March 31 - Book Character Parade @ 9:30 am