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Kids even hangrier now that Spring Break is on the horizon? Join us for delectable burgers, fries, and wings at Hangry Burger on Wednesday, March 18 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. and turn those grumbles into grins (AND support our PTA)!
Hangry Burger will contribute 15% of ALL WALK-IN ORDERS during our event to our West Springfield Elementary School PTA! Showing the event flyer isn’t required, but please do mention that you are supporting West Springfield Elementary School PTA when ordering.
Hangry Burger is Halal Certified and has vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Check out their menu at: https://www.hangry-burger.com/menus/menu
Registration is currently underway for our spring afterschool programs - sign up now to ensure a spot for your student(s)!
Please see below for a list of the spring programs and their descriptions. Due to the early release Wednedays, we will not be offering Wednesday classes this session; however, we will have classes available on Mondays instead.
Registration is open until March 25 (Run Club is closed)!
We hope you will consider having your child(ren) join for one or more activities! Please reach out to Candice Johnson, Afterschool Programs Chair, with any questions: secretary@wsespta.org.
 
It is time for the WSES Science Expo!
Get ready to showcase your creativity, innovation, and scientific curiosity at our annual WSES Science Expo! This is your chance to explore fascinating topics, dive into experiments, and share your discoveries with friends, teachers, and the community. Whether you’re a budding scientist or just curious about the world around you, we encourage all students (K-6) to participate. The Science Expo will be held in conjunction with the WSES STEAM night.
- Event Date: April 15, 2026 5:30-6:30pm
- Location: WSES Cafeteria
Additional details can be found in our informational Science Expo Packet. To sign up, submit your project plan via this form by March 22nd. All students will receive participation prizes! Additionally, all participants are invited to an invite-only Mustang Scientist Ice Cream Party to celebrate all of their hard work! Stay tuned for more details.
Questions? Email Megan Anderson Brooks at wses.scienceexpo@gmail.com or attend the optional Science Expo Office Hours for some great tips on preparing for the big day:
We can’t wait to see what amazing ideas you bring to life!
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee champion, Julianna Black, who survived multiple rounds and won with the word, "narwhal!" Julianna is eligible to move on to the county bee on Sunday, March 22. Congratulations also to our runner-ups: Michael McInnis (2nd place) and Aurora Balkissoon (3rd place). We are proud of all of our 29 participants this year - the competition was tough!
Thank you to our volunteer test graders, pronouncers, and judges who helped make the event a success!
  
Spring is in Bloom at WSES
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing community for your Bouquet Bar flower donations. Our teachers and staff took a well-deserved creative break on afternoon last week (March 12) to build their own custom bouquets to celebrate the start of Spring. It was the perfect way to brighten their day! We are grateful for your continued generosity in helping to make our staff feel loved!
A special thank you to organizers Alicia Cullen & Sara Grindler who helped make the event a success.
At the beginning of March, the PTA hosted a friendly Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament and the WSES staff were up for the challenge! Congratulations to our winners:
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1st Place - Emma Python (6th grade)
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2nd Place - Rachel Calderin (6th grade)
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3rd Place (Tie!) - Kristin McDaniel (3rd grade) and Danielle St. Clair (Kindergarten)
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Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:
March 18: Dine Out at Hangry Burger, 4 - 8pm
March 25: Registration ends for spring afterschool programs
March 25: Science Expo Office Hours via Zoom (5:30pm)
April 15: Science Expo & STEAM night
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Mid-Atlantic Math Tournament Series (MAMTS)
Mid-Atlantic Math Tournament Series (MAMTS) provides fun and unique experiences for young math enthusiasts embarking on the exciting journey of math competitions and delivers a perfect platform for seasoned competitors to showcase their mathematical prowess on stage - with trophy/medal recognitions, pizza lunch and snacks, Bingo prizes, scholarship opportunities, and more.
Mathletes of all levels are invited to participate in the upcoming in-person math tournament for students in Grades 3-5 (Division E) and Grades 6-8 (Division M). Registration just opened and is limited to 80 teams on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't miss out on this highly anticipated event!
Fairfax County Council PTA website
The Fairfax County Special Education PTA website has an abundance of community events gathered on their website.
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