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Yearbook pre-orders are open!
Pre-order your yearbook today! https://yearbookforever.com/schools/washington_irving_middle_school_320438/cLwxkvJ2bUUdlsILz2gm52Zx
Welcome, Ms. Hollie McLaughlin!
Greetings, Irving Families!
On Friday of last week, we said farewell to Ms. Jan Gibbins, who retired after 15 years of service to Irving Middle School. As many of you know, Ms. Gibbins was more than our Administrative Assistant - she helped in many ways beyond the office. While Ms. Gibbins has retired - she has graciously agreed to fill in hourly as needed over the coming months. We wish Ms. Gibbins all the best in her future adventures.
We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Hollie McLaughlin to Irving as our new Administrative Assistant. Ms. McLaughlin joins us from South County Middle School where she was an Office Assistant. She brings a wealth of FCPS experience and knowledge to Irving; she has experience as an elementary school Instructional Assistant, an Office Assistant in Transportation and elementary schools, and most recently middle school. Ms. McLaughlin on Monday and has been meeting our staff, students, and families throughout the week. Please be sure to introduce yourself to Ms. McLaughlin the next time you are at school.
Lastly, I want to congratulate the WIMS Track and Field Team who performed wonderfully at the first meet last week. Despite the very windy and cold day - more than 500 athletes ran and participated in field events. The meet was a non-stop blur of athletes running race after race, with almost 100 heats run in 5 hours. It was a fantastic day! We wish them another great meet tomorrow at McLean High School!
Take Care!
Cindy Conley
WIMS Heritage Night
Irving will host a night to celebrate the different heritages of our students on May 7th from 6-8pm. Come see performances, enjoy food from local businesses and families, local authors and more. We are also looking for volunteers to help make our night a success by picking up food, setting up, serving food or cleaning up. If you are able to volunteer, please sign up on our Sign Up Genius here. We hope to see you on May 7th!
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
Middle School Start Times - Virtual Date Added!
- ⏰ Community Forums on Middle School Start Times
FCPS is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Register for an in-person forum by clicking on one of the following dates:
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Monday, April 29, 6-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School.
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Monday, May 6, 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School.
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Monday, May 20, 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School.
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Wednesday, May 22, 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School.
A virtual forum will be held on Monday, May 13, 6:30-8 p.m. That registration link will be available soon.
While registration is not required, it does help with planning. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times.
School Health Services Survey
School Health Services Satisfaction SurveyThe Fairfax County Health Department and FCPS School Health Services invite parents/caregivers to participate in a survey on the level of satisfaction with support provided to your school community by School Health Services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and is open until Friday, April 26. Your feedback can help to improve school health services.
Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon
FCPS students in grades 3-12 took the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener during March, providing updated information on skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. The SEL Screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported.
In late April, individual student SEL Screener results will be available for families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
Get more information about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For support in understanding your individual student’s results or ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or contact your student’s School Counselor.
Rising 9th Grade Families - Join the West Springfield HS PTSA!
The West Springfield PTSA welcomes rising 9th grade parents/guardians to get involved with the high school this spring. You do not need to wait until the fall for info, and you are welcome to become involved in the PTSA and run for office this spring. All of the meetings are virtual via Zoom and at 7:30pm, with registration links provided below. The remaining PTSA meeting schedule is:
May 14: Registration link
June 4: Registration link
Parents/Guardians who want to start following WSHS PTSA information, we use the following social media:
PTSA website: www.wshsptsa.net
Facebook: PTSA Facebook
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spartanptsa/ (just getting going with this)
E-mail: Go to FCPS News You Choose and select West Springfield HS PTSA (you can also check other boxes to start receiving other high school communications if you want)
Irving Stays After - After School Program
The After School program at Irving Middle School provides students access to high-quality activities in a safe environment for all students. The Program strives to improve academic performance, foster social, emotional, and physical well-being, all while reducing the potential for risk-taking behaviors.
Registration
Updates:
Track & Field and athletic activity participants (ie Futsal, Open Gym), please remember: your athletic gear (including sneakers), water bottle and other needs as the temperature changes.
Field Games will meet both blocks on Wednesday, April 24, weather permitting.
Futsal Club returns to both blocks on Wednesday, April 24.
Sewing Club will meet both blocks on Wednesday, April 24.
CPP will meet 1st block on Thursday, April 25.
WSHS Girls Basketball Camp
West Springfield will be hosting a girls basketball camp June 17 -21 for rising 3rd THRU 9th graders. For registration you can follow the link: View Girl's Basketball Camp Details (ryzer.com)
For more information you can contact Coach Gibson at: wrgibsoin@fcps.edu
Sports teams at WSHS
Are you planning to try-out for a sports team at West Springfield?
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Season Start Dates:
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Fall Sports: Try-outs begin Monday, August 5, 2024v - Cross Country, Cheerleading, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Girls Volleyball
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Exception: Golf begins July 29th, 2024
PLEASE NOTE THAT FALL SPORTS DO BEGIN IN AUGUST. ALL SUMMER VACATIONS SHOULD BE PLANNED FOR JUNE/JULY.
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Winter Sports: Try-outs begin Monday, November 11, 2024 -Boys/Girls Basketball, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Rifle, Swim & Dive, Wrestling
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Spring Sports: Monday, February 24, 2025 - Baseball, Crew, Girls/Boys Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Girls/Boys Soccer, Softball, Girls/Boys Tennis
- If you have sport specific questions, please contact the coach directly. Please find coaches contact information HERE
Each athlete MUST complete the 2 items below prior to any off season workout or try-outs:
- VHSL physical is required for participation. It must be dated after May 1, 2024. The VHSL Physical Form can be found HERE
- Please make sure that the insurance information is included, and all parent/student signatures are on the form.
- Please turn your Physical into the Activities Office. Mail to: Attn: Chris Worrell ATC West Springfield HS, 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield VA, 22152 or email to: cworrell@fcps.edu
- Families & student-athletes must complete the online Athletic Registration each school year after May 1st for the following school year. You can find this link HERE. The information on the registration must be updated each year for the student-athlete to be eligible. Please update any emergency contact information, complete the concussion education, and check the sport(s) that they wish to try-out for.
- Instructions for how to complete Athletic Registration can be found HERE
Athletics Website: https://westspringfieldspartansathletics.com/
PTA News
PTA ELECTIONS - The Irving MS PTA Needs You! No PTA Board, No Irving PTA! - Please consider running for President, Vice-President, Secretary, or Treasurer. The positions are open to anyone with a current or incoming student at Irving. The current board members have either served their 2 terms or have rising 9th grade students. The slate will be presented at next week's meeting and elections are held in May. To self-nominate, email: irvingptanomcommittee@gmail.com Questions, email: irvingmspta@gmail.com
PTA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - Our next meeting will be Tuesday, May 14th at 6:30pm via Zoom. The Nominating Committee will present its slate of candidates for Irving PTA President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Nominations from the floor will also be accepted. We need nominations to get to a board to have a PTA next year!
RESTAURANT SPIRIT DAY EVERY THURSDAY - All Day at Papa John's (Rolling Road!). Order online using promo code IMS4010. You'll get 40% off all menu prices! See flyer on the PTA website - https://irvingms.memberhub.com. (copy and paste the link)
RESTAURANT SPIRIT WEEK! at Chick-Fil-A (Burke) in May - May 13-17! This is the Chick-Fil-A in Burke! Breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Use code IMS24 for mobile orders. The flyer is here https://tinyurl.com/IrvingChik (copy & paste the link).
TEACHER APPRECIATION – NEXT UP – we’re going to stock the staff lounge. Watch this space for more information!
Teacher / Staff Car Wash - June 4th. The PTA and school administrators will be washing the teachers’ cars during the school day (approx 9-1)! Stop by anytime to help!We'd love for you to join the PTA! $10 Parents/Guardians; $9 additional family members; $5 Staff/Faculty https://irvingms.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true (COPY & PASTE THE LINKS) Feel free to reach out to learn more about the Irving PTA, or with questions you might have.
Website: https://irvingms.memberhub.com (copy & paste link) Email: irvingmspta@gmail.com
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