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UPCOMING EVENTS
OCTOBER
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)
NEWS AND NOTES
SAT/PSAT SCHOOL DAY
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. If your student will be taking either the SAT or PSAT, please make sure that they bring their FCPS charger and laptop for the test on Wednesday.
**Most students will be dismissed at 12:20PM. A grab-and-go lunch will be available, and buses will leave the school at 12:55PM.**
Please note that all 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. If your student can’t immediately find this email, have them search their inbox for “Room,” or reach out to Laura Fitzsimmons (Lmfitzsimmon@fcps.edu).
Students also received a “Test Ticket” during Advisory on October 1st that allows them to complete the Digital Readiness Check and explore the Test Preview, which we highly recommend before Wednesday, October 9th. Instructions for accessing the Bluebook testing app and the Digital Readiness Check can be found on the WSHS All Parents/Guardians Schoology Course or in the Student Services Schoology Course, Testing and Assessments folder.
💉Safeway Pharmacy Immunization Clinic
FOR ALL FCPS STUDENTS
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on:
- Tuesday, October 8, 3-7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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NEW DATE: Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.
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 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
💉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:
👁️👂🏽VISION AND HEARING SCREENING
We will be conducting the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) required hearing and vision screening for all 10th grade students and all new students to Fairfax County Public Schools from October 21-25.
The screenings will be held during their Health & PE class.
Students who wear glasses or contacts must bring or wear them on the day they will be screened.
STUDENT CORNER
📷Student Portraits Now Online
Families should have received an E-proof via email. Please remember to check your spam.
For any questions about your student's school pictures please contact: underclass@vosphoto.com
The team at Victor O’Neill Studios would like to thank West Springfield High School for a great picture day!
🚗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)
PTSA
📆 MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Tuesday, OCT 8
PTSA Membership Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 7:30pm
Register here for the Zoom meeting
Special panel discussion on "Life after WSHS: How should I be preparing now?" featuring:
- Justine Worthington: Senior Assistant Director for Visits & Events at The George Washington University
- Paul Steiner: Administrator of Adult & Community Education for FCPS
This discussion, which will be facilitated by Jeff Toomer (WSHS College and Career Counselor) will help provide insights into what students (and parents) should be doing each year at WSHS to put themselves in the best position to pursue their dreams after high school!
SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES
🏀MARK YOUR CALENDAR: WINTER & SPRING SPORTS PARENT NIGHT
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14th
This meeting is for any parents who have student-athletes interested in trying out for a Winter or Spring Sport. We will host staggered breakout sessions beginning at 6:30 PM. Please enter through Door 5 and report to the designated rooms below. Coaches will review season expectations and provide try-out information.
If your son/daughter plays a Winter and Spring Sport you should do your best to attend the Winter meeting first then visit the Spring meeting.
Winter Sports Meetings will begin at 6:30 PM
Boys Wrestling: Alumni Hall
Girls Wrestling: 2114
Boys Basketball: 2207
Girls Basketball: 2208
Winter and Spring Track and Field: Spartan Hall
Rifle: 2413
Swim & Dive: Auditorium
Spring Sports Meetings will begin at 7:00 PM
Please Note: Crew will meet on a separate night
Boys Soccer: 2223
Girls Soccer: 2224
Boys Lacrosse: Blue Cafeteria
Girls Lacrosse: Orange Cafeteria
Girls Tennis: 2044
Boys Tennis: 2204
Softball: 2225
Baseball: 2228
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 October 7-12
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
Get to Know FCPS: Family Orientation
This interactive orientation provides information about the school system, the links between family engagement and student achievement, school staff you should get to know, and programs and technology considerations for families. The orientation also includes a discussion that is helpful for families who are new to the United States.
Sessions in English are held online on:
- Tuesday, October 8, at 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 12, at 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 10, at 6 p.m.
- Thursday, December 19, at 6 p.m.
Register in advance. Visit the Family Academy catalog page to see the dates this orientation will be offered in Arabic, Korean, and Spanish.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
- In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- All FCPS Schools Accredited
- How FCPS Is Teaching Reading and Writing
- Become a Special Education Teacher
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.
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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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