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 Volume 1, Issue 12
Leadership Ledger
Westlawn Families:
Thank you to all our families and staff who participated in our annual International Night last Friday. It’s always a party when the Westlawn Community comes together, and it was a wonderful way to start the weekend!
The next few days are a little quirky: today is an early release, and tomorrow (Friday, November 1) is a holiday. Monday and Tuesday of next week (November 4 - 5) are both student holidays; Monday is a professional workday for staff, and Tuesday is Election Day. We will look forward to seeing students back in the building next Wednesday, November 6.
The Westlawn Front Office will be closed tomorrow for the holiday. The office will be open on Monday from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, and closed again for Election Day.
The children look great today dressed up in their Storybook Character costumes, and we wish our families out trick-or-treating this evening a safe experience full of fun and candy (in moderation 😀).
Christoph Hill, Stephanie Carpenter, and Erin Theiss
Proud Principals
 The season of magical fall field trips is upon us! Last week our kindergarten students had their first ever field trip to Cox Farms where they enjoyed learning about the animals and making memories together. Stay tuned to our social media channels, and TalkingPoints messages from your child’s teacher, to catch all of the field trip fun!
 Scores on Tests: Coming Soon!
We are wrapping up fall screening assessments across all grade levels, and scores are in the process of being published. Families with SIS ParentVUE accounts will be able to get their scores soonest. If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account and would like to set one up, please call the main office at 703-241-5100.
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PreK (VALLSS, EMAS, CBRS): expected in ParentVUE Documents by December 6, 2024
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Kindergarten (VALLSS, EMAS, CBRS): expected in ParentVUE Documents by November 15, 2024
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Grades 1-3 (VALLSS): available in ParentVUE Documents as of October 25, 2024
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Grades 1-6 (iReady): available in ParentVUE Documents as of October 31, 2024
Westlawn will be distributing paper copies of available score reports to families that do not have SIS ParentVUE accounts by November 8, 2024.
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms in November. Please be sure to return them by Friday, November 17.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers. Learn more about the Federal Impact Aid Survey.
Parking Reminder
If you are visiting Westlawn, please do not park in the designated handicapped parking spaces unless you are displaying a handicapped placard that allows you to be there. If parking spaces are full, please park on the street. There is street parking available on Oak Ridge, Westley, and the intersection of Kenfig and Nottage.
Afternoon Kiss and Ride Reminder
If you are picking up your child at kiss and ride in the afternoon, please be sure to be in line at 3:30 PM, the end of our academic day. With after-school clubs now happening, we are able to place children into cars more quickly than usual. Once we have run out of cars, all remaining children are asked to report to the office. Staff will not wait outside at kiss and ride when there are no more cars in line.
Absence Reporting Reminder
If your child will be absent, please do not report their absence via TalkingPoints because it is not monitored continuously. Instead, please call our main office at 703-241-5151 or send the absence team an email. Learn more about reporting an absence.
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REMINDER: Nominate a Westlawn Staff Member for an Outstanding Employee Award
Thank you to the two outstanding families who have nominated staff members for an award! We are hoping to hear from even more families this week! All it takes is a short paragraph from you to start the process. Nominate teachers, professional employees, and school leaders! Nominations are due by November 8.
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FCPS News
Are you curious about what’s happening more broadly in FCPS? This week’s In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) FCPS roundup covers:
- Federal Impact Aid Survey
- Applications Open for Thomas Jefferson High School
- Tips to Keep Children Safe
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
 November 1, 4, 5: No School for Students
November 1, 4, and 5 are holidays for students. We look forward to welcoming students back into the building on November 6. Learn when SACC is open or closed.
November 5: PTA Election Day Bake Sale
Support the PTA Election Day Bake Sale by creating treats to sell, lending a tent to provide shade, or selling baked goods to people casting their vote. You could also support them by taking a walk to buy yourself a treat, too! You deserve it!
November 6: Wear Brown to School!
Help our kindergarteners learn their colors by wearing brown clothing to school today! All staff and students are encouraged to participate.
November 9: SAVE THE DATE! Westlawn Day
Westlawn Day will take place from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Stay tuned for more details.
November 11: No School
School is closed on November 11 in observe of Veterans Day. We look forward to welcoming students back into the building on November 12. Learn when SACC is open or closed.
November 13: Restaurant Night at Red Robin
Red Robin will be hosting November’s Restaurant Night! Families can dine in and mention the Westlawn fundraiser, or order online and add the fundraiser to their bag before checkout. Westlawn will earn 20% back! The fundraiser is happening during restaurant hours, which are 11 AM - 9 PM.
To see more schoolwide and community events, remember to check out our website calendar! You can also subscribe to our calendar to make it even more convenient.
 Volunteer for or at the Election Day Bake Sale
This year we are doubling our locations for the Election Day Bake Sale. We need volunteers to bake, to sell, and to drop off tents to keep the treats and the volunteers shaded. Donate baked goods, share a tent, or sign up to sell goodies.
Support the Fall Fundraiser through Charleston Wrap
Westlawn families are invited to support our fall fundraiser through Charleston Wrap. The fundraiser will last from November 6 through November 22. Learn how to join the Westlawn shop and share the shop with your own family and friends.
Join a Community Conversation
Join us on Wednesday at 11 AM on Zoom to hear the important news from the school from Principal Hill! Community Conversations happen weekly barring school holidays or weather closures. If you miss a Community Conversation, you can catch up with slides and AI-generated transcripts on our website.
 Full-Time AAP Program Information Session Recording Now Available
Did you miss Mrs. Maxwell’s presentation about applying to the full-time AAP program on October 17? We have the session recording now available on our website. The video is in both English and Spanish and closed captions are provided.
STEAM Academy
Is your student taking part in our grades 2-6 STEAM Academy this fall? We are so lucky to be able to offer these clubs for FREE thanks to our partnership with Northrop Grumman! The unique Westlawn STEAM Academy is the brainchild of our fantastic STEAM teacher, Meghan Winters. Westlawn staff sign up to teach these clubs in an area that interests them: like Lego Robotics, Green Team, Strategy Games, or Engineering Design. ALSO, we are lucky to have Virginia Tech come every session and run a club on drones the students get to program and fly! This fall is our biggest session yet with 180 students enjoying snacks and STEAM Academy clubs for 6 weeks! If your student didn’t have a chance this fall, we plan to hold more in the spring.
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