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 Superindendent Dr. Reid with members of the WSHS Military Ambassadors Club at the Blue Star Welcome Breakfast
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
Fri, 9/27: CANCELLED: Homecoming Parade, 4:30 p.m.
Fri, 9/27: Homecoming Game: WSHS vs. Yorktown, 7 p.m.
Sat, 9/28: Homecoming Dance, 7-10 p.m.
OCTOBER
Thu, 10/3: Rosh Hashanah (No School)
Fri, 10/4: Teacher workday (Student Holiday)
Wed, 10/9: PSAT/NMSQT (Grades 10/11) and SAT Day (Grade 12)- (2 Hour Early Release for testers/No School for 9th Graders- see detailed information below)
Mon, 10/14: Staff Development Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Student Holiday)
Thu, 10/31: End of Quarter 1 (2 Hour Early Release)
🗓️ Calendar Reminders: Rosh Hashanah/Teacher Workday
Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 2. That day is an evening-only observance day and important events will not be held after school.
Thursday, October 3, is a holiday for all FCPS staff. Schools and offices will be closed for Rosh Hashanah.
Friday, October 4, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students.
See the complete school year calendar.
NEWS AND NOTES
💉Safeway Pharmacy Immunization Clinic
For those of you in need of immunizations we would like to inform you of the following clinic opportunity with Safeway Pharmacy.
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at no cost! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s). The immunization clinics are being held at Frost Middle School, 4101 Pickett Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032, on:
Tuesday, October 8, 3 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 18.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 in order to provide consent.
💉Immunization Clinic at WSHS
In collaboration with Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD), FCPS will host school site immunization clinics. These clinic events will be hosted during the school day.
Three adolescent vaccines will be available: Tdap, Meningococcal, and HPV. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school site where they are enrolled.
Parental/Guardian consent is required for your student to receive immunizations. Please submit the signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form to the school’s front office prior to the school’s clinic date.
West Springfield High School's Clinic is on December 17th
Additional immunization information and resources are available below:
🗓️SAT/PSAT School Day-Oct. 9th
October 9th is the SAT/PSAT School Day when there will be no scheduled classes and no academies so that all staff can help proctor the tests. Most of our sophomores, juniors, and seniors will be participating in testing on this day, but freshmen will stay home on October 9th.
**Please note that students with disabilities taught on an adapted curriculum (students receiving low incidence special education services) will continue to receive in-person instruction with a 2-hour early release on October 9.
Action Item: Students received an email from "Laura Fitzsimmons" on September 24th with specific instructions and their assigned test location. Please help your student check their FCPS Gmail account and read the instructions thoroughly.
The World Language Credit Exam is still open for registration. The deadline to register your student is October 4th. More information about the exam can be found on the FCPS WLCBE website. The exam will take place at WSHS during the school day on November 13th.
Action Item: If you would like to register your student for the WLCBE, please fill out the registration form and have your student return it to their counselor.
ACTION NEEDED: Complete the Digital Resource Consent Form
This is a friendly reminder to please complete the Digital Resource Consent Form for your student(s). This form grants permission for your student to access digital resources that will enhance their learning experience this school year.
Please take a few moments to log in to the Digital Consent System and review the digital resource consent form: https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent/directions. If you have already done so, thank you!
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to Nicole Abba at nbabba@fcps.edu.
SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT
🎖️Kendra Burnside, Military Family and Life Counselor
We are so excited to spotlight our Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC), Kendra Burnside. She is available to provide support, resources, and non-medical counseling to our military-connected students and families. Eligible students/families for the program include active-duty service members, reserves, and national guard members. This is a voluntary, no cost, and confidential program (with the exception of duty to warn situations). If a student or family is interested in support, a signed informed consent form must be on file before supporting the student. Ask the office or family liaison for the form, which may be returned to the main office. Once the consent form is on file, the student is welcome to make an appointment or stop by her office. Please see Ms. Burnside’s contact information below, and her schedule for this year. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Kendra Burnside
Military Family and Life Counselor
202-253-4937
Office:1006 (Main office)
MWF 7:45am -2:45 pm
🎖️WELCOME BLUE STAR FAMILIES
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About Blue Star Families
The families of our all-volunteer military make unprecedented sacrifices these days to serve our country. Blue Star Families was founded by military spouses in 2009 to empower these families to thrive as they serve. We're committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors – individuals and organizations – to create vibrant communities of mutual support. We believe we're all stronger when we take care of one another.
Learn more about local programs and get connected: BlueStarFam
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STUDENT CORNER
📚YEARBOOKS-On Sale Now
Make time stand still and buy your 2024-2025 WSHS yearbooks on sale now!
Buy before 10/4 for the discounted price of $65.
Get yours today!
https://Yearbookordercenter.com
Order number: 4150
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📸SENIOR PICTURES
We at Victor O’Neill Studios, your school’s official photographer, are excited to see you on the following date(s) for your senior portraits at WSHS
Session C: Monday October 21, Wednesday October 23,
Thursday October 24, and Friday October 25, 2024
Don’t miss this opportunity to be photographed for the yearbook! The required attire for the school’s yearbook pose are traditional Tuxedos and Drapes; provided by us!
You can also choose to bring your own formal attire from home. Approved formal wear includes: coat and tie, all black clothing, or black and white clothing. In addition to the free yearbook session, we also offer sessions that include casual/personality portraits and Cap and Gown portraits.
Please follow the link below to choose your session type and appointment time:
https://www.vosphoto.com/westspringfield
As a friendly reminder, appointments are needed for Senior Portraits.
If you have any questions, please email our Senior Portraits Team: seniors@vosphoto.com
Please kindly include your Senior’s First and Last Name and “West Springfield Class of 2025” when emailing, for faster assistance.
🚗Learner's Permit Test at WSHS
When: 3:10pm- specific dates below
Where: Room 2228
Cost: $25
2024-25 Dates: 1st Semester shown below
- October 24
- November 21
- December 5
- January 9
Who can take the test: Students MUST be 15 years and 6 months old by the day of the test
- This test is for Fairfax County Public School students ONLY (FCPS ID is required).
- If you have had 2 unsuccessful attempts at passing this test, then you are required to test at the DMV for your 3rd attempt.
Please read the instructions below carefully…
How to Register:
- Visit FCPS ACE and sign up for a specific date- fcps.edu
- Once registered on the FCPS ACE site, you must also register with the DMV. A link is provided during the ACE registration and in your confirmation email. Failure to register with the DMV will result in not being able to test since they issue the secure testing codes to FCPS proctors.
The following are required to the take the test- bring them with you on your test day:
- A picture ID to verify identity. If the student does not have a picture ID, take a picture, write the student's full legal name under the picture, and have a teacher sign to verify the student's identity. You may also show your photo from SIS.
- Earbuds/headphones to listen to directions and test audio (optional).
NEED TO PREPARE FOR THE LEARNERS PERMIT TEST? SIGN UP FOR ONE OF THE PREP COURSES!
These 90-minute classes are offered on Zoom and help to prepare students for the permit test. Sign up on aceclasses.fcps.edu. Dates for 1st Semester are 9/25, 10/21, 11/18, 12/4, 1/8.
Send any questions to Casey Grubbs (clgrubbs@fcps.edu)
SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES
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🚣🏽♂️Sandy Run Boathouse-Open House
Students and Families meet the team and learn more about the upcoming season. No previous rowing experience required.
September 28, 2024
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sandy Run Regional Park
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Spirit Wear and Tickets
If you don’t have Spartan spirit wear, don’t worry -- the Booster Club will have plenty for sale!
The cost of all games is $5.00 for students and $7 for adults.
To avoid long lines, we strongly encourage you to purchase a Season Pass, through our eTIX Site. Or you can purchase individual game tickets here.
PLEASE VISIT our WEBSITE www.spartansports.net for more information and our game schedule.
 Spartan Sports Calendar Week of September 30-Oct 5
Stay in Touch with Spartan Sports!
You can follow WSHS Spartan Sports on social media:
Website: www.spartansports.net
Instagram: @wshs_sports
Sign Up For the Sports and Activities News You Choose
 School Activities Calendar. Check it out.
FCPS NEWS
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- FCPS Wants to Further Support Military Families
- FCPS College Fair
- Free Bus Passes for middle and high school students and discounts for low-income residents
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide a safe space to address concerns such as:
- Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
- Anxiety, worry, fears
- Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships
- Academic stress
You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting our school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.
Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
FCPS Quick Links
WSHS Social Media
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Need Help? Contact our Family Liaison
If you have questions about navigating the school, learning about FCPS resources, or getting your student setup for success, our Family Liaison can help. Email or sign up for Talking Points. Use code the code T6AXZW
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