 Meet the 2023-2024 WSES Green Team!
Calling All Bookworms!
Join us next Friday for Read-In Day and Book Character Day!
The fun starts with a parade at 9:30 am.
Here's how your child can be a part of the magic:
- Dress up as their favorite book character!
- Bring a copy of the book to carry in the parade (show off that amazing story!).
- Pack a change of clothes for after the parade in case their costume isn't comfy for the rest of the day.
Remember, costumes must be school-friendly:
- No scary outfits, masks, or weapons are allowed.
Parents, you're invited too!
- Cheer on the parade at 9:30 am along the upper field track.
- Want to join in on the reading fun? Contact your child's homeroom teacher to coordinate a classroom visit.
Sadly, I will not be able to make it to the parade this year. To fill the void, please snap your pictures and send them my way!
Wishing you a fantastic day of reading and celebrating books!
Picture Day is Next Week!
Hello! Victor O'Neill will be taking Spring Pictures on Thursday, March 21, 2024. You will be able to view and order your child’s photos in their online gallery approximately ten days after picture day. If you have any questions leading up to picture day, please reach out to Victor O’Neill Studios by emailing Underclass@vosphoto.com.
Spring Break
March 25 - April 2 is spring break. Schools and school offices will be closed. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! See the complete school year calendar.
FCPS Family Engagement Survey
The FCPS Family Engagement Survey that is currently underway. This survey measures our current success with family engagement and will gather data to help us better serve all families in our school community. use this link: https://bit.ly/FESURVEY2024. The survey will be open until March 22nd.
2024 First-Class Awards – Nominations Open First-Class Awards are presented each year to individuals who support, design, and/or implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students. The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is seeking nominations for the First-Class Awards. This is a great opportunity for the community to recognize and celebrate the inclusion efforts of educators, administrators, and students who demonstrate inclusion of students with disabilities in all facets of education.
Nominees should demonstrate the following skills/criteria:
- Modelling excellence in their role relative to special education
- Positive impact that benefits disabled and non-disabled students alike
- Commitment to creating an inclusive environment and mindset
There are six award categories with up to twelve awarded.
- Elementary: Teacher, Administrator, Student and School Support Staff (instructional assistant (IA), office staff, librarian, bus driver, cafeteria worker, etc.)
- Middle, High School & Secondary: Teacher, Administrator, Student and School Support Staff (IA, office staff, librarian, bus driver, cafeteria worker, etc.)
- Central Office: Any FCPS central office staff member (superintendent, assistant superintendent, executive principal, director, coordinator, specialist, resource teacher, administrative support, etc.)
- Specialty Program Staff: Anyone assigned to a public day school, alternative school, home based instruction, or other FCPS educational program not clearly defined as an elementary, middle, high, or secondary school
- Specialist: Professional staff categorized as related service providers (speech language pathologist, counselor, occupational therapist, physical therapist, itinerant, etc.)
- Community Partner: Any person or organization not employed by FCPS which contributes to excellence in special education
Please complete this form to nominate an administrator, a staff member, or a student who has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in Fairfax County Public Schools.
Two Pyramid Art Shows This Year!
Congratulations to our creative and talented Mighty Mustang artists who have been selected to have their artwork displayed in the West Springfield Pyramid Art Shows this year! Several WSES artists, along with artists from surrounding elementary schools, Irving Middle School and West Springfield High School, will have art displayed at both the Workhouse Arts Center as well as West Springfield High School. Students that have art displayed will receive a paper invitation with their name on it.
Reception information:
- Workhouse Arts Center: Saturday, March 9th from 6-8pm
- West Springfield High School: Thursday, April 4th from 5-8pm
Thomas Jefferson Techstravaganza 2024
The leadership of Tomorrow’s Women in Science and Technology (TWIST), a student organization at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), Techstravaganza would like to invite your school’s students to attend!
Techstravaganza is a free, public, hands-on STEM activity fair for elementary and middle school students in Northern Virginia. This year, they will be holding the 20th annual Techstravaganza on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10 AM to 4 PM at TJHSST. Admission is free, food will be for sale, and we hope that you can spread the word in your school. Here is our registration link: https://tinyurl.com/techstrav24
New Date For Yearbook Orders!!!
You can order your yearbook through April 19th. Keep your order number 21854 handy when you log on. All orders are due by Friday, April 19, 2024, and can be placed online: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/
Tutor.com Can Help With More Than Homework
Tutor.com offers more than help with homework! This on-demand tutoring service also provides a comprehensive range of resources. Students can take practice quizzes at any time. If they struggle in particular areas, they can immediately connect to a live tutor for help through voice or chat options. Learn more on the FCPS Tutor.com webpage.
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:
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We are excited to begin thinking about 2024-2025! Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30th? Please start your registration now by filling out this intake form.
If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. This form simply collects initial information to help us plan for staffing for the next school year.
Kindergarten Orientation - Tuesday, April 2nd from 3:00 – 4:00 pm
💻 Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in.
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Tuesday, March 12 - PTA Science Expo
Monday, March 18 - Spirit Week
Thursday, March 21 - Spring Portraits and Class Groups
Friday, March 22 - Book Character Parade (9:30 am) and Read-in Day
Monday, March 25 - Tuesday, April 2 - Spring Break
Wednesday, April 10 - School Holiday
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