Tutor.com
Does your child need homework help or feedback on their writing? How about a practice quiz to get ready for a test? Tutor.com is open to FCPS students in all grades, on-demand, 24/7, at no cost to families. Learn more.
Upcoming Important Dates
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May 8-12
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Staff Appreciation Week
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May 8
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Reading SOL (all levels) 7th & 8th Grade
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May 9 @ 6:30
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PTA Meeting and Executive Board Elections
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May 11
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Mezeh PTA Spirit Night!
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May 12
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Math SOL (all levels) 7th & 8th Grade
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May 25
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Last Day for Late Buses
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May 29
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Memorial Day - no school
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June 9
6:30-8:30
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8th Grade Celebration - 8th grade WIMS students only - no date, formal wear, or dress shoes required. See below for more information
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June 13
Save the Date
5:30-7:30
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Let’s Glow Read A Book - Irving Literacy Night for students and families of K-8th grad
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Greetings, Irving Families!
We are excited to celebrate Staff Appreciation Week, May 8-12. Thank you to our PTA and families for providing breakfast and treats for our staff. If you would like to thank a teacher - notes of gratitude are always a great way to show appreciation.
A reminder that next week, all of our students will be taking Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments. On Monday morning, all students will take the Reading SOL and on Friday the Math SOL. Prior to each assessment, we let students know that the results of these tests help us see where we need to continue to improve and for them to show what they know. We do not want anyone to overly stress about these assessments. Things that will set our students up for success before the tests even begin include getting plenty of sleep, eating a healthy breakfast, and staying hydrated.
With the end of year quickly approaching, we are looking forward to celebrating with our 8th grade students at the annual 8th grade celebration. More information will be coming out directly to 8th grade families soon to include opportunities to chaperone and provide treats for the evening.
Take Care!
Cindy Conley
Principal
WSHS Basketball Camps
West Springfield will be hosting summer basketball camps for elementary and middle schoolers. We will also be hosting our all girls camp (3rd-9th) in July. Any questions contact Coach Gibson at wrgibson@fcps.edu or the link below for registration.
WS COED and Girls Basketball Camp
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Middle School Technology Institute (MSTI)
Registration has opened for the 2023 Summer Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology’s Middle School Technology Institute (MSTI). The program will take place at Thomas Jefferson and is open to all FCPS middle school students. Participation in MSTI does not mean one is accepted into Thomas Jefferson.
The Virginia Partnership for Out-of-School Time (VPOST)
Virginia Partnership for Out-of-School Time (VPOST) is excited to open our recruitment for our second cohort of Youth STEM Ambassadors! Virginia youth ages 13-18 are encouraged to apply to represent teens across the Commonwealth who love participating in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities during afterschool. Ambassadors are coached on crafting their unique STEM stories and how to talk to policymakers about their experiences. The Ambassador program will follow a cycle of the Virginia General Assembly season from election campaigns in the summer, through elections, and into the start of the Virginia General Assembly session. It will culminate with an advocacy day at the Virginia General Assembly in Richmond, VA in early 2024 where Ambassadors will bring their love of STEM to change-making!
- Ambassadors will participate in one monthly session, virtually, (times to be determined) between June and November 2023 and January-February 2024. Attend an advocacy day in Richmond, VA in early 2024. Successful completion of the program will be rewarded with a gift certificate for $100
Questions can be directed to Christine Jones Monaccio at christine.jones-monaccio@v-post.org. Full program info including the application is available here.
Intentions for Next Year
If your child will NOT be attending Irving or his/her base high school next year, please complete the Intention Form linked below and return it to hbnguyen@fcps.edu to let us know where your child will be enrolled. If your child is going to Irving or his/her base high school, you don’t need to complete this form. If you find out later you will be moving, please contact Irving so we can update our database. https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/it110.pdf
SEL Screener Reports
Students in grades 3-12 took the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener in March. The SEL Screener reports will be mailed directly to families in the next week. This website includes both the Parent Report as well as a Family Guide to support you in understanding results and ideas for talking with your student about their results. Both are available in multiple languages. To learn more about SEL and how we support students at school and at home please see the FCPS SEL website. Please reach out to our school counselors, school psychologist or school social worker with any questions.
Library News
7th grade English classes have recently visited the library to borrow books for a 4th quarter book project. What did your child borrow? If your student has trouble getting into a book, it is a great help to take turns reading it aloud until the plot “thickens” and you begin predicting what will happen next.
Soon I will be emphasizing that students need to return library items for the end of the year. Many students have borrowed books in early September that have not been returned. As always, any help that you can give in aiding your child in locating and returning overdue library books is appreciated.
–Mary Ann Monk, Irving MS Librarian
After School Information
Program Structure & Club Sign Ups
We will offer late buses on Mondays, Tuesdays, SOME Wednesdays, and Thursdays, buses depart from Irving between 4:35 pm and 5:00 pm. The weekly sign-up regenerates weekly, the link will be available Fridays by 10am. Also, activities and clubs that are labeled both blocks, it is a commitment for the entire 2 hours. Updates and changes will be shared via Schoology, lunch (cafeteria), Rock Block and the after school program board.
End time for 1st block - 3:25 pm
End time for 2nd block - 4:30 pm
Back to Basics: Strategies for Success - Leadership Coaching, is a 6-week course that incorporates Portrait of a Graduate goals and enhances their communication skills. This free course is offered on Wednesdays after school, both blocks.
After School Program will meet Monday through Thursday until Thursday, May 25
Last Day of the After School Program - Thursday, May 25
News from the PTA
THANKS to the awesome parents who stepped up to be Teacher Appreciation Day volunteers! We have two great days of teacher appreciation happening and would love your help! We need helpers, runners, donations - lots of easy and fun ways to help out. Sign up and you can tick Irving Teacher Appreciation off your list! More here (copy and paste): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4aafaf29abfb6-teacher1#/
PTA Board Elections -THANK YOU to the awesome parents who stepped up to be the PTA Exec Team nominating committee. We have a nominal slate, as the President, Treasurer and Vice President are happy to return, and a nominee for secretary. But – just for fun – we would love more nominees! Let’s make this one a nail-biter! If you would like to serve on the Exec Team next year, send an email to IrvingPTANomCommittee@gmail.com or just complete this form (copy and paste the link) - www.tinyurl.com/WIMSPTANom.
Next Restaurant Night is May 11 - @ Mezeh - LET’S EAT and SUPPORT OLD KEENE MILL PLAZA! Stay tuned for details.PTA Car Wash is June 7! - PTA & volunteers (& maybe the Principal!) show teacher & staff appreciation by washing their cars during the school day! We can only do this with volunteers. Please sign up on the Sign Up Genius here (copy & paste, links don't work) - www. tinyurl.com/PTACarWash2023
OUR LAST MEETING IS MAY 9 – join us via Zoom! That is where (we hope) there will be a NAIL BITER of an election and we will elect the next PTA exec committee!
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