 Crazy Hair Day next week!
Note from Dr. Sheers
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
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.
Picture Day March 28, 2023
Spring Pictures will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. You will be able to view and order your child’s photos in their gallery approximately ten days after picture day. If you have any questions leading up to picture day, please reach out to Victor O’Neil Studios by emailing
Underclass@vosphoto.com
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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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!
WSES PTA Read-A-Thon
The WSES PTA Read-A-Thon launched MAR 1. The Mustang response has been tremendous! In partnership with Read-A-Thon, WSES students have raised more than $5,000.00 in donations. Help us continue this positive streak. Register using the QR code sent home by your child's teacher, or go to https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/SzzQwy
Your involvement makes a difference. Donors Encourage Students. Students Read. West Springfield Elementary School Raises Funds. Please help support our Read-A-Thon by making a donation, and asking friends and family to do the same. Let's make this our best fundraiser ever! The Read-A-Thon runs MAR 1 - MAR 31.
FCPS 2023 Purple Up! T-Shirt
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize children from military families for their contributions and sacrifices. FCPS is inviting all students, families, school employees, and community members to “Purple Up!” by wearing purple on April 19 for military children. For those who are interested, a special FCPS Purple Up! t-shirt is available for order now through March 16: Order Here. We will be sharing information on our school’s Purple Up! activities soon.
Magnet School Information Nights
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools provide programs that enhance learning in science, technology, and performing arts. FCPS is accepting applications for its elementary magnet school program now through Wednesday, April 12, at 4:00 p.m. Get more information about parent information nights and the magnet school lottery, or on the schools, their programs, and locations.
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.
Webinar: The Benefits of Sleep on a Child’s Developing Brain
Join sleep disorder specialists from the National Institute for Mental Health for a special 2-part webinar series: Unlocking the Mysteries of Sleep and the Developing Brain: Tuesday, March 14 from 10:00-11:30 am (Session 1) and Tuesday, March 28 from 10:00-11:30 am (Session 2). For more information or to register: Webinar Registration.
Save the Date
Tuesday, March 14 - Crazy Hair Day & Science Expo 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Tuesday, March 28 - Principal Coffee on Dyslexia and Special Education at WSES 7:00 pm
Tuesday, March 28 - Spring Portraits and Class Group Photos
Friday, March 31 - Book Character Parade @ 9:30 am
April 3-7 - Spring Break
Wednesday, April 26 - School Wide Field Trip!
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