Please join us for Multilingual Family Night on Tuesday, October 6, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Families will learn more about ESOL and student services, school-family communication, and our new Multilingual Library. Free food and childcare will be provided. Spanish, Vietnamese, Turkish, and Amharic interpreters will be available. If you need interpretation in another language, please let us know in advance.
Please fill out this google form to confirm your attendance.
Please reach out to Rainey Chase with any questions.
Noche Familiar Multilingüe
Los invitamos a participar en nuestra Noche Familiar Multilingüe el martes 6 de octubre, de 6:00 a 8:00 p.m., en la cafetería.
Las familias aprenderán más sobre los servicios de ESOL para estudiantes, la comunicación entre la escuela y las familias, y nuestra nueva Biblioteca Multilingüe. Habrá comida y cuidado infantil gratuitos. También habrá intérpretes de español, vietnamita, turco y amárico. Si necesita interpretación en otro idioma, por favor avísenos con anticipación.
Por favor, complete este formulario de Google para confirmar su asistencia.
News and Notes
Early Release - THIS Wednesday, September 30
Our first Early Release is Wednesday, September 30 at 12:30 p.m. Please plan accordingly. It's a great day to schedule doctor and dentist appointments!
Blue Star Welcome Breakfast!
To celebrate Blue Star Welcome Week, we welcome all new familes to WSES to join us for a potluck breakfast and coffee on Friday, October 2nd at 8am in the cafeteria. This is a great chance to meet and connect with other families in our school community. Our School Counselor, Military Family Life Counselor, and Family Liaison will be in attendance to provide resources for new families and military families at WSES.
Blue Star Potluck Breakfast and Coffee RSVP
 Blue Star Welcome Week Spirit Week
Monday, September 28 - Patriotic Welcome Day so wear red, white and blue.
Tuesday, September 29 - Aloha Welcome Day so wear your tropical or Hawaiian items.
Wednesday, September 30 - Favorite Place Welcome Day so wear something from a place you have lived or visited.
Thursday, October 1 - Wacky Socks Welcome Day so wear wild socks
Friday, October 2 - Mighty Mustang Welcome Day so wear blue, yellow, and white.
Chalk4Peace
Our WSES annual Chalk4Peace event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29th. Chalk4Peace is an event that started in 2003 in Arlington, VA and now there are many schools from around the world that participate. Teachers will take their classes outside to draw their images of peace on the sidewalks and blacktops around the school. The Peace Book by Todd Parr (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3fcJ1P4OcY) is a wonderful book to read with your child and brainstorm what peace means to them. Ask them what peaceful images could they draw? Remember to send students in clothes that can get messy.
Heritage and Cultural Showcase
This year in our front lobby, we will have a Heritage and Cultural Showcase. This month (September 15-October 15), we will be highlighting Hispanic Heritage Month. If you are interested in contributing an artifact (picture, piece of clothing, story, etc.) to the showcase to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, please fill out the Google Form here and bring your artifact to the front office!
https://forms.gle/XoNkHPxefneLxiDUA
Volunteer With Us!
Now is the time to become an approved FCPS volunteer so you can volunteer as a chaperone, support classrooms and special events, assist in the cafeteria, and more! All volunteers must register with FCPS, complete the volunteer orientation, and sign in using the visitor kiosk. Some volunteer opportunities may also require a background check.
Twice Exceptional Students
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. Twice-Exceptional (2e) learners are students who are both gifted and have learning challenges or disabilities.
Families can learn more about 2e learners, how to support them, and how to partner with schools on the 2e webpage, which also includes a link to the Special Education Handbook.
New information, including printable flyers, has been added under the heading Supporting 2e Learners in FCPS.
For more information, please contact Caryn Seiler at csseiler@fcps.edu
Our Focus on Academic Growth and Excellence
The FCPS 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.
The third goal is for all students to achieve academic growth and excellence. We want our students to have the academic skills to be successful, including reading on level by third grade. See how Goal 3 is being put into practice.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., at Riverside Elementary School
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Advanced Academic Programs
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. A continuum of Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services is available to students in Grades K-12 and is designed to match services to each student’s unique academic needs.
Identification for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services occurs throughout the school year. Full-Time AAP services have two identification cycles:
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Fall identification: Students in grades 3-7 who have enrolled in FCPS since January may be referred by October 15, 2026.
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Spring identification: Any FCPS student in Grades 2-7 may be referred by December 15, 2026.
FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration in the holistic identification process for AAP services.
- All students in Grade 2 take the Naglieri General Ability Test (NGAT).
- Students in Grades 3-6 who do not have a multi-domain ability test score take the NGAT.
- Students in Grades 3-6 may retake an ability test one time. Families may request the ability test retake by contacting Caryn Seiler, School Testing Coordinator, at csseiler@fcps.edu by September 30.
Families are invited to attend an AAP information meeting, led by Caryn Seiler, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART):
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AAP Continuum of Services & Full-Time AAP Identification: September 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the cafeteria. Families will learn about the continuum of advanced academic services available to FCPS students and the referral and identification process for Full-Time AAP services
For more information, please contact Caryn Seiler, AART, at csseiler@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs website.
Dates for Early Release Wednesdays
Early Release Wednesdays will start in late September 2026. Each elementary school will have a total of four early release days throughout the school year. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
Early release Wednesdays for West Springfield ES are:
- September 30
- November 18
- January 13
- April 7
School Hours
- 8:45 AM – 3:30 PM
- Doors open at 8:45 AM *students should not arrive before 8:45 AM
- Students are expected to be in class by 8:55 AM (after that, they are marked tardy)
Attendance
- Please call the attendance line at 703-912-4444 or use our online form to report absences or tardies
- Daily attendance matters—please aim for on-time arrivals!
Family Resource Center
Family Assistance Questionnaire
West Springfield Elementary School is committed to ensuring that all our students have the resources and support they need throughout the school year to reach their full potential in school and within the community.
Please click here to fill out our 2026-2027 West Springfield Elementary School Family Assistance Questionnaire
Please be mindful that this questionnaire is for data collection purposes and is entirely optional and confidential. Responses will go directly to our school social worker and family liaison. You only need to complete and return the questionnaire if you are interested in receiving assistance.
PEATC’s 2026 virtual webinar series will help families better understand the special education process, including eligibility, IEPs, 504 Plans, and family-school collaboration. Families may attend only the sessions that best meet their needs.
- Dates and Topics: October 7, Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings; October 21, Cracking the Code: 504s and IEPs
- Time: 6:30 p.m. Each session lasts approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Location: Virtual
- Registration: Register for the webinar series
Save the Date
Tuesday, September 29 - Chalk 4 Peace
Wednesday, September 30 - Early Release at 12:30 p.m.
Friday, October 2 - New Family Blue Star Welcome Coffee 8:00 am
Tuesday, October 6 - Multi-Lingual Family Night, 6-8pm
Wednesday, October 7 - Walk & Roll to School Day
Monday, October 12 - Student Holiday
Friday, October 16 - Book Character Parade
October 19 - 23 - Bookfair
Wednesday, October 21 - Heritage Night, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 30 - End of Quarter, 2-hour early release at 1:25 p.m.
Monday, November 2 - Tuesday, November 3 - Student Holidays
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