 Our Teachers Are Our Heroes! Staff Appreciation Week is coming up—starting May 5th!
News and Notes
Social and Emotional Learning Screener: Parent Reports
Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of March, providing information on their SEL skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
Individual student SEL Screener results are available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the SEL Screener Results Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.
✅ Share Feedback With County Health Department on School Health Services
The Fairfax County Health Department and Fairfax County Public Schools School Health Services invite parents/caregivers of FCPS students to participate in a survey on satisfaction with school health room services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and will be open until Monday, May 5.
West Springfield Pyramid Art Show
The second viewing of student’s art will be at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton on Saturday, May 10th, from 6-8pm. This will be in combination with the 2nd Saturday Art Walk, an event where visitors can view all exhibitions and speak with many artists around the campus. More information here: https://www.workhousearts.org/ If you can’t make the reception, but would like to visit another time, the show will be on display through May 18th during their visiting hours.
Screening for Subject Specific (Level II) and Part-Time (Level III) Services
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners. Screening for Subject Specific (Level II) and Part-Time (Level III) Services happen during the school year. Please see the AAP Spring Newsletter Article with information about School-Based screening for Subject Specific and Part Time services.
If you have any questions, please contact Caryn Seiler, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, at csseiler@fcps.edu.
We are looking to hire Classroom Monitors and Substitutes for the 2025-26 School year! If you are interested in any of these positions, please reach out if you have any questions or if you want more information. Here is a link to FCPS’ application portal.
Classroom Monitors: Monitors can work up to 5-days a week supervising students with teacher direction. The pay is $17.88/hour. Please apply here and email Dr. Sheers at klsheers@fcps.edu for an interview.
Family Literacy Fair in Lorton
The Reading Opens the World Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 26th from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Lorton Community Center, 9520 Richmond Hwy, Lorton, VA 22079. Free books will be available for families on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early! The event will include fun family activities.
Autism Resource Awareness Open House in Dunn Loring
In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, the Family Resource Center (FRC) invites you to join them at the Dr. Larry Bussey Family and Community Library (2334 Gallows Road, Room 105, Dunn Loring, VA 22027) on Tuesday, April 29th, from 12 – 2 pm, for their inaugural Autism Resource Open House, titled "Beyond the Label." This event will include presentations from county representatives, engage in sensory activities, and provide an opportunity to explore the resources available at the FRC.
☀️ Save the Date for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza
Discover summer learning and activities available in Fairfax County! Attend the FCPS Summer Extravaganza at Woodson High School on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and get a jump on summer learning. At this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth.
Activities will include student performances, story time, a moon bounce, and face painting. For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
Monday, - Friday, May 5 - 9 - Staff Appreciation Week!
Tuesday, May 6 - Sixth Grade Panoramic Picture 9:00 am
Wednesday, May 7 - Bike and Roll to School Day!
Thursday, May 15 - Strings Concert at WSES 6:00 pm
Wednesday, May 21 - Spring Band & 6th Grade Chorus Concert at WSES at 6:00 pm
Friday, May 23 - 6th Grade Kickball Game
Friday, May 30 - Field Day
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