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PTSA E-blast 6-11-14 DATES TO REMEMBER:
6/12: Staff Appreciation Lunch - volunteers/donations needed
6/12-25: Yearbook distribution
6/13: Senior BBQ (required) – volunteers needed
6/14: Girls LAX State Championship game, 6 pm at Lake Braddock HS
6/14: Reema Samaha Remembrance Cabaret at WHS, 7 pm
6/15: Baccalaureate
6/16 and 6/17: Graduation Rehearsal (Required!)
6/16: Sports Physicals Night/WHS Merchandise will be available for sale
6/16: Senior Awards Night (Letters were mailed to those receiving awards)
6/18: Graduation! No school for underclass students
6/18: All Night Grad Celebration – Tickets still available/Must purchase in advance
June: Final Exams Schedules posted at http://www.fcps.edu/WestfieldHS/
Here are several updates from the PTSA and several groups around WHS:
- PLEASE HELP support WHS by volunteering for a 2014-2015 WHS PTSA vacancy! The time commitment varies for each position with some being minimal and others needing a little more time. The following positions are available: 2nd Vice President (year long), Membership Chair, Directory Chair (early in school year), Bulldog BBQ Co-Chair (summer—NEEDED asap—learn how it’s done from an experienced co-chair), Legislative Representative (year long), and Parent Programs Coordinator (plan 2 events per year). Please consider donating a little of your time to helping make Westfield a success! Rising 9th grade parents are encouraged and invited to volunteer – what a great way to get to know the school.
- Staff/Teacher Appreciation Lunch: A PTSA sponsored Thank You Luncheon for all Westfield teachers and staff will be held on Thursday, June 12th. Donations are needed to make this event successful. Please sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/whsbulldog
- ANGP Tickets-Did your student forget to purchase a ticket? The absolute final deadline is Monday, 6/16: The price is now $75 per ticket. This is a “will call” event – no physical ticket will be given to your student. As long as your student’s name is listed on the PTSA website (see link below), your student should check in at the event between 11:00 pm and midnight. A volunteer will call the parent of any student who does not arrive by midnight. Parents: please remember to complete Risk Forms. Copies are in the main office and on the PTSA website at ptsa.westfieldhs.org under the ANGP ticket tab. Every attendee must have the forms completed, even if they are 18 years old. Contact Jeannie Donahue with questions at jr.donahue@verizon.net To see the list of who has purchased a ticket so far, visit: http://ptsa.westfieldhs.org/students/see-who-is-coming-to-the-party.html Reduced price tickets are available for those who qualify (see your guidance counselor).
- Adult volunteers are needed to help at the Senior BBQ on Friday, June 13th from 11:30-2:00 pm. Help is needed with set up, serving and clean up. Please sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/whsbulldog
- Senior parents: There is still time to order the senior class panoramic picture that was taken last fall. The link to order is: https://vando.imagequix.com/1299019766 Also, as an fyi, images from graduation will be uploaded to the same gallery a few days following graduation.
- Changing school start times is in the final stages of discussion by the School Board and FCPS. As it now stands, there will be a change in the start times for FCPS schools, beginning in the 2015-2016 school year. Please be informed and let your opinion be heard. There are pros and cons to both sides of the issue. The cost for the transportation changes will be several million dollars ($2MM to $7MM, depending on the approved plan – according to FCPS published information). The total cost for the changes is not known, according to a FCPS representative at the Centreville HS community meeting. Let all members of the School Board know your thoughts. For more information on the four possible changes to the FCPS start time schedule, please visit http://www.fcps.edu/news/starttimes.shtml and please complete the Online Survey about start time changes: FCPS offers an online survey regarding the changing start times. Visit fcps.edu or https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/starttimes to take the survey.
- Budget Impacts at Westfield: Due to budget shortfalls, there will be several changes at Westfield next year. Class sizes will increase, several teaching positions have been eliminated, and the attendance office will be closed, to name a few. This has been an extremely difficult budget season, to say the least.
- The Westfield Sports Physical Night is scheduled for Monday, June 16th. This is a great way to get your student’s VHSL physical for the 2014-2015 school year and it supports the awesome Athletic Training Department! Rising freshmen are eligible and invited to attend this event. To register, visit http://www.fcps.edu/supt/activities/atp/ppe/register-athlete.shtml
- The indoor concessions stand will be open during the sports physical night. Available for sale will be Westfield merchandise. Cash and checks accepted. Remember, WABC members receive a 10% discount on most merchandise.
- Congratulations to the girls Lacrosse team! They will be playing in the State Championship game THIS SATURDAY at 6 pm at Lake Braddock HS. The team will face Oakton. Please support the team and go see some fantastic LAX! Tickets: $10
- Yearbooks are being distributed! Students should go to Mr. Whitten’s room to pick up their yearbooks. A photo ID is needed. A limited number of yearbooks are still available for sale. The cost is $80 and must be purchased with cash. First come, first served.
- Westfield Reads Program announced: This year, all students and staff will read Peak, by Roland Smith. For more information on Westfield Reads and other summer assignments, please visit the WHS website: http://www.fcps.edu/WestfieldHS/index.html
- Ordering from AMAZON? Please go to the PTSA website and click on the Amazon link that is on the right side of the page, about half-way down. Once you click, you’ll be taken to Amazon and can order as usual. A percentage of your order total will be donated to the WHS PTSA – at no cost to you! Thank you for your support of this “silent fundraiser” set up by our Ways and Means Chairperson, Bhavani Koneru!
- Class of 2018 Bulldog Bootcamp registration is ongoing. Information available at: http://www.fcps.edu/WestfieldHS/academics/summerassignments/summerassign/bootcamp.pdf
- Summer Sports Camps/Information: Information is available at http://www.westfieldathletics.org/ regarding summer basketball camps. Lots of information available about all Westfield sports at this website.
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