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The Early Release Mondays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development. Students will be dismissed 3 hours early seven times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route. However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families. To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it.
The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:
- September 23
- October 28
- November 25
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during Early Release Mondays, please complete this form for each of your children enrolled at Westbriar Elementary: Early Release Monday Childcare Form.
The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 23, 2024 and October 28, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.
Please complete the short survey below to help us match your skills and interests with our upcoming events or areas of need. We are excited to offer the 2-Hour Power Volunteer Program, where you can contribute just two hours of your time to support our school community: 2-Hour Power Volunteer Survey.
STUDENT HOURS:
Student Hours are 9:20 AM to 4:05 PM therefore, we ask that students do not arrive at WES prior to 8:55 AM. Students who arrive prior to 9:05 AM will be sent to the cafeteria to wait until dismissed to their classrooms. We prefer students not arrive prior to 9:05 AM as this does require additional supervision support. Safety Patrols who have a morning duty at the front of the building are asked not to arrive prior to 8:50 AM.
STUDENT DISMISSAL:
Parents are asked not to arrive for walkers prior to 4:00 PM. Students are still participating in learning and outdoor recess. You must report to the office if you need to access your child prior to dismissal at 4:05 PM.
DOGS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY (leashed and non-leashed): Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) prohibits animals on school property, including playgrounds, fields, and school buildings, to protect the health and safety of students, employees, and visitors. Parents may have animals in their vehicles when coming through KISS & RIDE. We will be enforcing this policy beginning next week.
Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.
Update Contact Information
Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from our school and FCPS by adding your cell phone number and email to SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon.
Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to our front office
Complete Permission Forms
Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. You can easily opt your child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. You may also change how your student’s information is managed.
Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.
Submit Absences
Parents/caregivers can submit up to two full-day absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Absences longer than two days, partial day absences, and changes of transportation should still be reported to our front office.
Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet? Contact our front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
As we begin a new school year, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid reminds us of the goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which guides us in delivering excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every one of our students. Watch Dr. Reid’s message.
Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses.
If your student’s bus is delayed, you may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Please contact the Transportation Office at [phone number] with any additional questions. For concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE to make sure you receive email messages about bus delays.
FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.
Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites their child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.
Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) offers several opt-out options for parents and guardians to make informed decisions regarding their child's participation in specific programs and activities. These options include the ability to opt out of activities such as the Family Life Education (FLE) program, allowing parents to choose alternative educational content for their child. Additionally, FCPS provides opt-out choices for certain surveys, the release of directory information, and the use of students' photos, videos, or work for non-commercial purposes. These options ensure that parents can tailor their child's educational experience to align with their family's values and preferences. Detailed information about these opt-out options is available on the FCPS website, where parents can access the necessary forms and guidelines.
https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/leadership/policies-regulations-notices/annual-notice-survey-records-curriculum-privacy
Online Attendance & Absence Reporting:
- Parents and caregivers can report up to two consecutive full-day absences using ParentVUE. For absences longer than two days, please contact the school directly.
- Log into ParentVUE: https://sisparent.fcps.edu/
Late Arrival & Tardies:
- If you know of a late arrival ahead of time, please email the student’s teacher and CC WestbriarElem.Attendance@fcps.edu.
- A parent or guardian must walk the student to the front office and sign them in. If they are not signed in, they will be marked absent.
Early Dismissal & Sign-Outs:
- Email the student’s teacher and CC WestbriarElem.Attendance@fcps.edu.
- Bring a government-issued photo ID to the front office when picking up your student.
- The student will only be called down after the parent or guardian has signed them out. We will not call students to the office prior to parent/guardian arrival.
- Only individuals listed on your student’s emergency contact form are permitted to pick up the student. If someone not listed needs to pick up your student, please email the front office or teacher to provide written permission.
- Please refrain from picking up students after 3:45 PM.
Attendance Coding:
Excused Absence: Student is sick/feeling unwell or has a scheduled doctor/dentist appointment.
Unexcused Local Absence: Vacation, out-of-town trips, personal commitments, or most reasons that are not illness or appointment-related.
- Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to our school’s front office.
If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, you may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form.
Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.
The Westbriar Music Team is so excited to welcome young musicians into our Band and Strings programs! Band is available for 5th and 6th graders, and Strings for 4th-6th grade students. This is a great opportunity for your child to learn a new instrument or build upon what they've already learned!
Please review the information found on the Band flyer and the Strings flyer. There, you will find information about our programs, instrument rental, and registration. Registration is now open and will close on Tuesday, August 27th.
Please reach out to any of the following music teachers if you have any questions. We hope to see your child playing with us this year!
Join the WES PTA today! Membership dues help pay for student enrichment programs, IT resources for classrooms, staff appreciation, and more. To join or renew your membership visit our website. Any family that joins before September 1st will be entered to win one of two $50 Amazon gift cards.
Volunteers Needed for 2024-2025 School Year
We are looking for volunteers to help lead some of our events and
programs next year. If you are interested in helping coordinate or
lead any of the following, please reach out to Morgan at
wesptaprez@gmail.com: Field Day shirts, International Walk / Bike to
School, Book Fair, Skate Night, Cultural Heritage Night, and various fundraising events.
Science Olympiad Interest Form: Due by August 30th
Science Olympiad is a competition in science and
engineering topics open to students in 3rd - 5th grade. For
more information and to submit and interest form, visit our
website.
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