 WSES will be celebrating Earth Week from April 22-26. We will have a spirit week, classroom activities, and you can download this fun bingo board to participate at home!
Monday: Wear green to celebrate Earth Day
Tuesday: Wear blue for Watershed Day
Wednesday: Pack a zero waste lunch and wear white for Zero Waste Day
Thursday: Wear red for Climate Day
Friday: Wear a nature print for Wildlife Day
The Standards of Learning (SOL), Virginia’s State Assessments for grades 3 through 6, are approaching in mid-May. Grades 3, 4, and 6 will take the Reading and Math Assessments. Grade 5 will take the Reading, Math, and Science Assessments. The specific dates for each assessment are listed on the chart below.
Parent notification of the SOLs was sent at the beginning of the year; however, you can access the notification here if needed. If you have any questions regarding these assessments, please contact Mr. Potten (jepotten@fcps.edu).
Save the date and please avoid appointments:
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Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments
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Reading
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Math
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Science
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Grade 3
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5/14
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5/16
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Grade 4
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5/14
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5/16
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Grade 5
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5/14
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5/16
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5/23
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Grade 6
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5/14
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5/16
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Yearbook Ordering - LAST DAY TO ORDER!
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/
Career Day
We are excitedly preparing our first Career Day Fair at West Springfield. Our primary goal is to introduce our students to the diverse spectrum of careers available in our community. Your insights, experience, and firsthand knowledge about your profession can illuminate the path for our students as they navigate their future career choices.
We would be honored if you could participate as a guest presenter to showcase your profession.
- Date: Tuesday, June 4
- Time: 2:00 - 3:00
- Location: West Springfield ES
- Audience: Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Grade Students
Please let us know if you can join us by completing this google form.
Family Summit Designed to Enhance Safety, Security, and Inclusion
The FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Marshall High School. The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families such as raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. Participants may also join online sessions, which will provide supports for students with disabilities and their families.
Visit the Family Summit webpage to learn about the guest speakers and to register for the event. The theme — Safe, Supported, and Included — aligns with Goal 2 of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
Candy Donations Needed
Our staff candy stash has run dry, leaving us with no sweet treats! Our staff adores a mid-day chocolate fix. If you're able, please consider donating a few bags of individually wrapped candies. Your generosity would be greatly appreciated!
School Health Aide and PHN Survey
The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) employs school health aides and public health nurses who provide school health services to the students in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). To determine the quality of these services, a survey has been developed by the FCHD to be shared with all parents or guardians of FCPS students. Parents/guardians will be asked for feedback on the level of satisfaction with School Health services provided to the school community. The survey will be distributed electronically via FCPS This Week. The survey window is April 15 - April 26, 2024. Survey link: www.redcap.link/FCHDSchoolHealthSurvey.
Survey results will provide a basis for quality improvement of School Health services. The data-driven process is in alignment with the FCPS Strategic planning process, and the survey results will contribute positively to the FCPS Strategic Plan that reflects a shared consensus among stakeholders.
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:
April 22 - 26 - Earth Week Celebration and Spirit Week
April 15 - 18 - Book Fair Week
April 28 - PTA Pyramid Challenge
May 8 - Bike, Walk and Roll to School Day
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