 Heritage Night 2026
Thank you to everyone who came out and participated in Heritage Night! A special thank-you to Maggie Murphy and Julia Reardon for co-leading the planning committee.
Next Friday is our Book Character Parade! Students are invited to dress as a book character and bring the book they’re representing. Families are welcome to watch the parade at 9:00 a.m. on the field. Please do not wear full-face masks or bring toy weapons.
Finally, the nomination window for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards is closing soon. Please take a moment to nominate a staff member. You don’t need to answer every question; submitting a nomination is a meaningful way to show your appreciation.
News and Notes
Veterans Day Celebration
In honor of Veterans Day, we invite all of our military-connected families - grandparents, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and friends - to join us for a special celebration!
Each classroom will host a Q&A session where students can learn directly from our guests about their military experiences, service, and what it means to serve our country.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to connect, listen, and show appreciation for the sacrifices and dedication of our military families.
Date: Wednesday, November 11
Schedule
8:30 (8:15 check in opens) – 8:55 - Special Guest Check-in & Light Breakfast and Coffee in Cafeteria
8:55 – 9:10 - Veterans Parade
9:10 – 10:00 - News Show, Morning meeting, Classroom Q & A
Please RSVP and Join us!
Socktober - Sock Collection
Help the Mustangs warm feet and warm hearts this fall! Help make a difference in the lives of our neighbors in need. Drop your NEW socks into your HOUSE BOX outside the office through October 30. Earn tokens for your Mustang House!
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. We will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers. For more information, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page or contact MariaPaz Garcia.
Please complete by Monday, December 14.
Get Ready for Our Mustang Fun Run Fundraiser!
We’re thrilled for this year’s main fundraiser: our Mustang Fun Run! Our fundraising goal is to raise $25,000 for enhancing student learning, providing enriching experiences, supporting Mustang House activities, and creating welcoming and engaging spaces for our Mustangs to benefit our students at West Springfield.
Families will gather donations through MyBooster.com by simply sharing your student’s page with friends and family. Every share makes a difference!
Students will also enjoy 'Global Kitchen Club,' an exciting character-building adventure where they'll learn important values through recipes and activities popular around the world.
⭐ Key Dates:
💻 Sign up opens at MyBooster.com – 10/29/2026
🎉 Kickoff in school – 11/12/2026
👟 Boosterthon Fun Run – 11/20/2026 (Parents Welcome!)
9:05 a.m. - 10:05 a.m. - Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
10:05 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. - 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade
11:10 a.m. -11:40 a.m. - Sensory Friendly
Stay tuned for more details and follow us on social media for updates
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.
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:
- 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 Liaison Coffee Series
Join us on Friday, November 6th at 9:00 am to learn how our school supports student learning and responds to student needs. We'll discuss the difference between IEPs and 504 Plans and how they guide support for students with disabilities. We will outline the Special Education referral process and discuss how the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework guides student support and the monitoring of progress. Whether you are familiar with the process or wanting to learn more, we look forward to seeing you there!
Save the Date
Friday, October 30 - Book Character Parade 9:00 am
End of Quarter, 2-hour early release at 1:25 p.m.
Monday, November 2 - Tuesday, November 3 - Student Holidays
Wednesday, November 4 - Picture Makeup Day 9:15-12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 11 - Veteran’s Day Celebration 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 12 - Thursday, November 19 - Boosterthon
Saturday, November 14 - Pyramid Challenge at Irving Middle School 10-12 p.m.
Sunday, November 15 - Community Toy & Clothing Swap 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 18 - 3-hour early release at 12:30 p.m.
Friday, November 20 - Boosterthon Fun Run
Wednesday, November 25 -Friday, November 27 - Thanksgiving Break
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