 Join us as we celebrate the month of March!
Note from Dr. Sheers
Launch into Learning at the National Air and Space Museum
West Springfield is partaking on an exciting journey of learning for our school-wide field trip on Wednesday, April 26.
We will need A LOT of chaperones! If you are interested in being a chaperone, please directly email your interest to your homeroom teacher.
No more room for chaperones? No problem, meet us there!
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News and Notes
Student Intentions
Please help WSES plan for staffing and programs by letting us know if you are intending to return next 2023-2024 school year or are moving. Please return Student Intention forms by March 31st.
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Congratulations to Administrative Assistant, Debbie Phillips, who was named the West Springfield pyramid selection for the Outstanding Operational Employee. |
Tornado Drill
The Code of Virginia § 22.1-137.1 requires all public schools to participate in at least one tornado drill each year. Additionally, FCPS Regulation 8625 requires the tornado drill to be completed during the school year in March.
Book Character Parade
Our Book Character Parade will take place on Friday, March 31st on our Read-in Day at 9:30! Please send your child to school wearing a costume of their favorite book/character, with a copy of the book to carry in the parade.
Children should bring a change of clothes in their backpack for after the parade if their costume is uncomfortable.
All costumes must be school appropriate (no scary costumes, masks or weapons are allowed).
Parents are invited to assemble along the track on the upper field to view the parade. In the event of rain, we will parade around the gym and cafeteria and will welcome families in to line our hallways. We hope that you will come and enjoy this fun event!
Optional Parent Input
One of our important tasks as the end of the school year approaches is to determine class placements for the following year. The school staff works collaboratively to plan teacher and student assignments. A variety of factors such as student personalities, friendships, gender and academics are considered as we create new classes.
West Springfield families have an option to assist in placements by providing insights about their child(ren). Please note the following restrictions:
- We will not accept requests for specific teachers. This includes hints to referencing teachers or emailing your child’s teacher with a request directly.
- Input must be submitted by the deadline, Friday, March 31 to be considered. We will not accept late requests.
- We cannot guarantee friend requests. While it’s helpful for us to know some names of close friends, we defer to the placement team on placements and cannot guarantee friend requests.
The deadline for any correspondence regarding the next school year is Friday, March 31 via our Google form at: https://forms.gle/UpAAEY658W8Ue6M29
National Women’s History Month
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.
National School Social Work Week
March 5-10 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS. Please join us to thank Ms. Jen Lynch, our School Social Worker.
IEP Updates: A Webinar for Families
The Department of Special Services invites families who have children with special needs and receive (or could receive) special education services in Fairfax County Public Schools to participate in a highly informative webinar: Monday, March 6 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, March 7 from 10:00-11:30am. For more information: IEP Updates Webinar.
FCPS School Board Town Hall Meeting (Braddock and Springfield District)
Join Springfield District Representative Laura Jane Cohen, Braddock District Representative Megan McLaughlin, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid, and Student Representative to the School Board Michele Togbe for a town hall meeting on Tuesday, March 21 from 7:00-8:30 pm at Lake Braddock Secondary School (Little Theater). All Braddock and Springfield District parents/guardians, staff, students, and community members are welcome! If American Sign Language or language interpretation is needed, please submit your request by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2023.
Save the Date
Tuesday, March 14 - Science Expo 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Tuesday, March 28 - Principal Coffee on Dyslexia and Special Education at WSES 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 28 - Spring Portraits and Class Group Photos
Friday, March 31 - Book Character Parade @ 9:30 am
April 3-7 - Spring Break
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