Congratulations Mustangs!
Every Mustang House met the 3,000 token goal for Quarter 2. This achievement reflects teamwork, positive choices, and strong house pride across our school.
To celebrate their accomplishment, we will have a school-wide Pajama Day on Friday, February 6.
We are excited to celebrate together and carry this momentum into Quarter 3.
A special congratulations to the Synerix House who was our Quarter 2 House Winner and collected an 3,587 tokens!
Ramadan - Meditation/Silent Reflection
As we prepare for Ramadan (February 17 – March 20), students who are fasting, may choose to spend their scheduled lunchtime in the library for silent reflection with permission by their parent/guardian.
Please complete this FORM if you wish for your child to access the Meditation/Silent Reflection Space during their lunch.
School-Wide Field Trip
Parent Chaperone sign up will be sent on Monday, February 2 at 8:00 am via the Mustang Memo for our School-wide field trip on Thursday, April 9. If you wish to chaperone, please make sure you work through the FCPS volunteer process and register.
Chaperones if they have not completed the volunteer process will be removed from the sign up.
Yearbook Orders
Yearbooks are now on sale for $20.00! You can order your yearbook through January 31, 2026. Keep our West Springfield Elementary order number 21854 handy when you log on. Place your order online at https://yearbookordercenter.com
Nominated Our Outstanding WSES Staff
Do you know an outstanding WSES staff member who goes above and beyond or turns ordinary to extraordinary? Nominate them for an FCPS Cares Award and help share how amazing they are!
Student Fasting Meal Kits
From February 18 to March 19, 2026, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Important Meal Kit Information:
- Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
- Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
- Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
- Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.
Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
- February 11, 2026 for week of February 18, 2026
- February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
- February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
- March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
- March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be available throughout the school year.
Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. View immunization resources on the FCPS website.
Student Experience Survey
Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.
All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 23. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 23, and Friday, March 6. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. The electronic opt-out form can also be accessed at this link.
We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which include a focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.
Access Schoology to Support Your Child
Schoology is the learning management system used in FCPS. Parents and students can use Schoology to view assignments and messages from teachers. Learn more about how to access and navigate Schoology.
Visit the Schoology Snippets YouTube playlist to watch short tutorials that walk you through how to use Schoology.
Need help logging in or accessing Tech Support? Visit the Schoology for Parents page.
Apply for Your Child to Learn in Two Languages
FCPS’ 2026-27 Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program lottery opens on Monday, January 12. The program offers students in kindergarten and first grade the opportunity to learn in English and another language — French, German, Japanese, Korean, or Spanish — for half of each instructional day.
The online, countywide lottery is open to Fairfax County residents. Families must have a SIS ParentVUE account. Students not currently enrolled in FCPS should register at their base school before applying for the immersion program.
Families applying for first grade must do so by Thursday, February 12, at 4 p.m. Those applying for kindergarten must do so by Monday, March 2, at 4 p.m.
Informational meetings will begin in January. View dates and details on the FCPS calendar. If you have questions, please contact Brigid Williams at 571-423-4600.
Volunteer FCPS Helps Community Members Connect With Schools
The new volunteer management system, Volunteer FCPS, allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities at our school or across the school district.
Volunteer FCPS is how FCPS provides a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all of our schools. Anyone interested in volunteering with FCPS must:
- Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS.
- Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
- Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk on EVERY visit – no exceptions.
 Multilingual Family Night - Thursday, February 12.
We will meet in the cafeteria from 6:30pm-8:00 pm and provide information on many topics including: WIDA testing process, middle school transition, parent-school communication, parent-teacher conferences, and information about the FCPS calendar. Interpreters and food will be provided, and we will also have free childcare for students and their siblings.
Please reach out to Rainey Chase with any questions or to RSVP and request an interpreter if you have not already.
Save the Date
Monday, February 2 - School-Wide Chaperone Sign Up Released at 8:00 am
Friday, February 6 - Pajama Day
Thursday, February 12 - Multilingual Family Night
Monday, February 16 and Tuesday, February 17 - Student Holidays
Wednesday, February 18 - Early Release at 12:30 p.m.
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