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UPCOMING EVENTS
NOVEMBER
Fri, 11/1: Diwali (Holiday, No School)
Mon, 11/4: School Planning Day (Student Holiday)
Tue, 11/5: Teacher Workday/Election Day (Student Holiday)
Fri, 11/8: Veterans Day Ceremony, 7:45 a.m.
Mon, 11/11: Veterans Day (Holiday, No School)
Tue-Fri, 11/27-11/29: Thanksgiving Break (No School)
🗓️ Calendar Reminders: Quarter End/Early Release, Diwali/Día de los Muertos and All Saints Day, Student Holidays
Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter and a two-hour early release for students.
Friday, November 1, is a holiday for Diwali, Día de los Muertos, and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed.
Schools will be closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5 (Election Day), for a teacher workday.
☀️ Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back)
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 3, at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!
See the complete school year calendar.
NEWS AND NOTES
The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available to complete online!
The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify:
- Military families.
- Federally connected families.
- Families living on a military base.
Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form.
For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.
Step 1: CLICK HERE or use the QR Code to be taken to SIS ParentVUE.
If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter.
2. After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.
3. Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page:
If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please make sure to fill out a form for each of your children. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you see a green check next to each of their names on the final screen
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🎖️Veterans Day Poster Submission
We would like to honor veterans in our community by displaying posters throughout the school that include pictures and information that is submitted by our family members. If you would like to participate, please complete this google form using this link and upload any pictures that you would like to be displayed.
SAVE THE DATE: Veterans Day Ceremony
Please join us in honoring those who have served in our Armed Forces
Friday, November 8th at 7:45am
Flag Ceremony by JROTC
WSHS Band
We encourage everyone to wear yellow on Friday in support of all of the veterans in our community.
SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT
Tamino and West Springfield High School German Teacher Claudia Naworol.
While Tamino Beba attends class in Fairfax County, thousands of people more than 4,000 miles away are watching the West Springfield High School freshman on the silver screen. Tamino just made his acting debut in the German movie, “Woodwalkers,” and his education in Fairfax County Public Schools prepared him to work on the foreign film set. Read more about Tamino and FCPS’ German Dual Immersion program.
STUDENT CORNER
Discover Your Potential with the ASVAB!
What is the ASVAB?
The ASVAB, or Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, is a free career exploration program that helps students identify their strengths and explore potential career paths. It's more than just a military test – it's a valuable tool for anyone planning their future!
How can the ASVAB help me?
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Identify your skills: The ASVAB assesses your abilities in math, science, verbal skills, and mechanical comprehension, helping you understand your strengths.
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Explore career options: Receive personalized career suggestions based on your ASVAB results and learn about different career paths and educational opportunities.
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Plan your future: Whether you're considering college, trade school, or entering the workforce, the ASVAB provides resources to help you make informed decisions about your future.
Take the ASVAB at WSHS!
The ASVAB will be administered at WSHS on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 8:25 AM.
Registration is required! The deadline to register is Monday, December 2, 2024, by 3:00 PM.
Learn More:
Visit the ASVAB Program website for more information: https://www.asvabprogram.com/
WSHS Low Incidence Small Business
DID YOU KNOW… Our special education students in the Low Incidence program started a small business?! We make Crayon Letters, Lanyards, Wooden Signs and Cups!
Original Creations is a small business that offers meaningful work experiences to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at West Springfield High School. It provides opportunities for them to develop a wide range of functional skills that are essential for independence. It celebrates their willingness to learn, as well as the hard work and love they put into each product.
Check it out and share with family/friends! https://sites.google.com/view/wshsoriginalcreations/home
📷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
- 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
🖼️Reflections Art Program: Accepting Student Submissions!
 Help spread the word: we are now open to accept student submissions!
For more info about the WSHS program use the QR code above or visit our website at https://wshsptsa.net/programs/ptsa-reflections-program/
West Springfield High PTSA
https://wshsptsa.net/
SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES
🌯Chipotle Night: WS Golf
Come support your WS Golf team at Chipotle!
Wednesday, November 6th, 4-8 p.m.
6230 Rolling Rd STE X
25 % of event sales get donated to the cause
Order online for pickup using the code: 7HGH687 or show the flyer at the restaurant
🛏️Mattress Fundraiser: WS High School Band
If you or someone you know is looking to replace a bed in your home, now is the time!
The West Springfield High School Band is excited to announce it will be hosting a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, November 16th, from 10am - 5pm in the West Springfield High cafeteria. There will be 30 different styles of beds on display for customers to try.
The brand name mattresses are made to order, have full factory warranties, are available in all sizes, and are priced below retail. In addition to beds, there will also be premium pillows, luxury sheets, mattress protectors, adjustable power bases and even massage chairs! Delivery & financing are available.
Proceeds will go toward our trip to perform in the NATIONAL CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Visit the Facebook event and click “GOING”, INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! SHARE OUR POSTS: https://www.facebook.com/events/873369248238915/
Dynamite Sports: Guiding the College-Bound Athlete Seminar
Attention parents and athletes!
In an effort to educate parents and athletes about NCAA Eligibility, Athletic scholarships and the college recruiting process, Dynamite Sports will conduct a one-hour seminar entitled “Guiding the College-Bound Athlete” on Thursday Dec 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Robinson in Recital Hall.
This seminar will help you to become more knowledgeable and REALISTIC about athletic scholarships and the recruiting process.
This seminar will teach you how to:
- Setup COLLEGE Visits
- Receive a SCHOLARSHIP or GRANT
- Get NOTICED & RECRUITED
- Ensure NCAA Freshman Eligibility
- Create a “RECRUITING BLUEPRINT”
- Communicate with COLLEGE COACHES
- Why they should start as early as 7th grade
Attendees will receive a SAT/ACT Prep program valued at $350!
*Limit 1 per family / Tech Support not included*
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 November 4-9
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.
NEWS FOR THE COMMUNITY
- Students have unlimited access to 24/7, on-demand, online tutoring support services through VarsityTutors.com at no cost to families. Students can connect online any time, any place, and in most K-12 subjects. Tutoring may be on-demand or scheduled at a time convenient for the student. Students automatically have access to the VarsityTutors.com tutoring service through a link in Clever unless a parent/guardian submits an opt-out request.
- The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunization appointments at their district offices for FCPS elementary students on limited early-release Mondays through December. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Parents should call 703-246-7100 to make appointments.
🦃Blessing Baskets
Looking for an opportunity to help the community? Please consider donating a Blessing Basket or 2!
Drop-off items on November 22, 4:30-6:30 pm at Ledo's Pizza and Robeks patio at Cardinal Forest plaza: 8324 Old Keene Mill Road
Items to include in basket:
- Laundry Basket to hold goodies
- $20-25 gift certificate for Turkey (to local grocery store)
- Cans of corn, green beans, and cranberries
- Boxes of stuffing and mashed potatoes
- Can/packet of gravy and can of cream of mushroom soup
- Box of muffin/biscuit mix
- Non perishable dessert of your choosing
- Extra if you are inclined: Rice, Beans, Cereal, Dog Food, Socks, toys, toiletries, games, laundry detergent, etc.
Scan the QR code above or follow this link to sign up to donate!
Questions? Email Ania Cress or Anita Anderson
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, 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:
- Calendar Reminders
- Resources for Families
- Complete Impact Aid Survey
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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