Note from Dr. Sheers
On behalf of West Springfield, I must express our gratitude for the support and recognition during Teacher Appreciation Week. We extend a heartfelt thanks to Melissa Ball and Kat Hanley, our PTA and Hospitality Chairs, for organizing special events and celebrations throughout the week.
As we approach the transition to new PTA officers for the 2023-24 school year, we would like to thank our current PTA officers - President Katie McCroskey, Vice President Janelle Bradford, Secretary Megan Way, and Treasurer KP Murphy - for their unwavering dedication, commitment, and support for West Springfield. The contributions and selflessness of our PTA volunteers are deeply appreciated by the entire school community.
We are fortunate to have such an excellent team of PTA volunteers, and we encourage anyone interested in a PTA position for the upcoming school year to fill out the Google form. Those who have expressed their interest, thank you, and receive communication from the PTA shortly about next steps.
News and Notes
Next Spring Coffee
Our next Spring Coffee will be held at 9:00 a.m. in the cafeteria on Friday, May 19 for current 3rd-5th grade families.
School Panoramic Available
School Panoramic photo is now available online. All orders using the link below will direct ship to a home address entered at checkout.https://vando.imagequix.com/s1429702735#login
Please use your student ID as your online code. For questions about ordering, please contact Victor O'Neill Studio: underclass@vosphoto.com
Spring Portraits are now available to view and order online!
All orders will include free shipping for the next two weeks. Access photos by using your student ID as the online code: vosphoto.com/underclass.
Parent questions/concerns regarding portraits can be directed to underclass@vosphoto.com
Field Day - Volunteers Needed!
Field Day for K-6th grades will be held on Friday, June 2 this year. We have been working hard to teach all the games and make sure students and teachers have all the information they need. We would like to give you some information as well.
- 9:50 am - 12:10 pm 3rd - 6th grade
- 1:10 pm – 3:00 p.m. K - 2nd grade
We are looking forward to another fun-filled and successful Field Day at West Springfield Elementary this year.
We need volunteers! Please consider signing up for one or two time slots! Field Day Volunteer Sign Up
If you have any questions please contact Mr. Aleman.
Parent Volunteers WSES is fortunate to have individuals, groups, and organizations who contribute time and energy to students as volunteers. Because student safety is of utmost importance, we ask that our volunteers complete the following prior to volunteering:
Thank you for your ongoing support of West Springfield.
Parent Resource Center
The Parent Resource Center (PRC) offers a variety of resources for families, including free webinars, a free lending library, and free consultations. Below are titles of some new books available at the PRC as well as recent webinar recordings. For help accessing materials, contact the Parent Resource Center at 703-204-3941 or prc@fcps.edu or contact Karen Lathrop (WSES Family Liaison) at kllathrop@fcps.edu.
Tutoring Grants from Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)
The Virginia Department of Education is offering tutoring grants for parents with children in grades K-12 through Governor Youngkin’s Learning Acceleration Grants program. The program was created to help Virginia families address the impact of the pandemic on student learning. Families can apply for either $1,500 or $3,000 grants (depending on income level) for tutoring in English, mathematics, science, history, and foreign languages needed to meet diploma requirements. Grants may also be used for support services such as speech language pathology and reading interventions. Parents of students with disabilities may use up to $750 for the purchase of assistive technologies specified in their child’s IEP or 504 Plan. For more information, visit VDOE’s K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants page.
Military-Connected Kids
The National Military Family Association is hosting Operation Purple Summer Challenge - a free, self-paced eight week activity to stay entertained and connected with other military kids and families this summer. To learn more, visit: Operation Purple Summer Challenge. Every military-connected kid who completes a registration is guaranteed a spot.
Save the Date
Tuesday, May 16 - Grade 3-6 Reading SOL
Friday, May 19 - Parent Coffee 9:00 am (grades 3-5) & Grade 3-5 Math SOL
Wednesday, May 24 - Grade 5 Science SOL
Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday, May 30 - 5th and 6th Spring Band Concert @7:00 pm
Friday, June 2 - Field Day
Monday, June 5 - WSHS Graduate Walk 2:00 pm
Tuesday, June 6 - 4th, 5th, and 6th Strings Concert @7:00 pm
Thursday, June 8 - Spring Choir Concert 5th and 6th grades @7:00 pm
Friday, June 16 - Last day of School (2 Hours early Dismissal)
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