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 Congratulations to the Westfield HS Class of 2024/Stone MS Class of 2020
Good afternoon Stone Panthers,
We have reached our last full week of the 2023-24 school year. We plan to celebrate this full week with our Sprint into Summer Spirit Week.
Monday: Twin Day
Tuesday: Battle of the Blocks (Panther Blocks that is)
Wednesday: BBQ vs Soccer Parents
Thursday: Sunglasses Day
Friday: Anything but a backpack Day
Personally, I cannot wait to see what our panthers come up with this week.
As we are wrapping up the school year, we have seen a spike in students wandering the hallways not in class on time or skipping classes. Starting immediately, if a student is skipping a class they will not be allowed to participate in the end of year party on June 12th. Please speak with your student about the importance of being where you are supposed to be due to safety reasons and learning goals.
Important Dates:
- Wednesday, June 5: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony at 5:30pm at Westfield HS
- Friday, June 7:
- Laptop Collection
- No Tardy Party
- Monday, June 10: Laptop Collection
- Wednesday, June 12: Last Day of School - 2 Hour Early Release
- Neon End of Year Day Party
Let's have a great week Panthers,
Sonya Williams
Principal
Below is a link for a quick survey about the Middle School After-School Program. The survey should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. The survey is an important component of the after-school program evaluation and is critical for future funding. The more responses we receive, the more valuable and reliable the data. The responses not only allow us to assess the impact of the after-school program but they help drive program improvement and program quality.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WCQKSN8Thank you for completing the survey and for your support of the after-school program. This survey is FCPS approved. Approval Number is 24234. Survey responses are due by June 7, 2024.
It’s that time of year again. Westfield’s athletic training program will be hosting our annual sports physicals fundraiser. We are hosting it on Monday June 10th with appointments from 5:30-7:30. The cost of the physical is $50 and the money for the physical helps us buy supplies to help support your athletes throughout the school year. Here is the student registration: Preferred PPE Appointment 2024 (google.com)
Spaces are limited due to the limited number of physicians we have. If you are an MD, DO, LNP or PA, please consider volunteering a few hours of your evening on Monday June 10th. Let me know if you have any questions. Here is a link to register: PPE Volunteer Registration 2024 (google.com)
For any questions, please reach out to Mrs Partner at slpartner@fcps.edu.
- Student attendance at school is important all year long, up to the last day of school. Attendance has an effect on student performance and on school accreditation. See how to:
- Check your child’s attendance record.
- Help your student stay engaged at school.
- Report future absences.
- Understand the FCPS school calendar.
Learn more about attendance resources.
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
Registration for summer classes with FCPS' Online Campus will close on Friday, June 7. Online campus courses are for students in grades 7-12. Email OnlineCampus@fcps.edu or call 703-503-7781 with any questions.
Chantilly Academy will host an AFA CyberCamp from Monday, June 24, to Friday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This camp would be a great fit for rising fifth through eighth graders of all skill levels interested in learning more about the importance of cybersecurity and gaining skills to protect themselves and others from cyber threats. Discounts are available for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Visit the camp website for more information.
Registration is also still available for the Institute for the Arts (IFTA) and Elementary-IFTA (E-IFTA) arts camps, and Credit Recovery Academy.
The Fairfax County School Board voted to adopt Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Approved Budget at their last board meeting. The FY 2025 Approved Budget totals $3.7 billion — a net increase of $233.2 million or 6.6% over the previous year.
The FY 2025 Approved Budget focuses on providing educational excellence for all students and ensuring that employees’ hard work and dedication are acknowledged through competitive compensation. Both of these efforts fully align with the FCPS 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
Nearly 86% of the Approved Budget is targeted at instruction. Key budget highlights include funding for a 4% compensation increase for all employees; maintaining existing class size formulas and providing necessary support to all students; and expanding athletics offerings, additional athletic trainers, and enhanced stipends for fine and performing arts.
Read the news release.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- School Board Adopts 2025 Budget
- Online Campus Summer Registration
- Family Life Education Materials Available for Review
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
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