Note from Dr. Sheers
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. WSES joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health and will wear green next Friday, May 26, to support the millions of people in the U.S. affected by mental illness.
FCPS and WSES is committed to support all students and their mental health. For resources available, please visit this link.
We also have a fabulous mental health team available to support your child.
Kimberly O'Connor (Grade 3-6 counselor)
Jill Wolverton (Grade K-2 counselor)
Jen Lynch (Social Worker)
Caroline Miller (MFLC)
Monica Holtz (Psychologist)
News and Notes
Calendar Reminder
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, for the Memorial Day holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 30.
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.
Save the Date
Wednesday, May 24 - Grade 5 Science SOL
Friday, May 26 - Wear Green for the Month of Mental Health Awareness
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
Thursday, June 15 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Friday, June 16 - Last day of School (2 Hours early Dismissal)
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