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Friday, May 23, 2025
Message From the Principal
Dear Westridge Families,
As we wrap up another vibrant week of learning and connection, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you. Our school community continues to thrive because of your support, and this week has been a testament to the incredible growth and progress our students are making toward their goals.
May offers us a rich tapestry of observances that reflect the diversity and resilience of our community: Jewish American Heritage Month, Military Appreciation Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Better Hearing and Speech Month, and National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Reflecting on these observances enriches our understanding and appreciation of the diverse experiences that shape our school community.
This week, our students showcased their talents and hard work in remarkable ways! Congratulations to our 5th-grade string performers for their outstanding performance on Tuesday. Under Mr. Wilkins' guidance, their musical growth this year has been inspiring. Thank you, parents, for supporting your children's musical journeys.
Our student vocalists and instrumentalists delivered an amazing concert on Thursday night's Chorus Finale Performance. Kudos to Mr. Steimer for nurturing their musical talents, and to our families for fostering a love of music at home.
As we approach the three-day weekend, I encourage everyone to take time for rest and reflection. We'll see you back at school on Tuesday, ready to continue our journey of learning and growth together.
Warm regards,
Steven Wilson
Proud Principal - Westridge Elementary
Important Dates
- Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day Holiday (schools and offices closed)
- Tuesday, May 27 - FLE Parent Preview
- Thursday, May 29 and Friday, May 30 - Reading SOL Retakes
- Tuesday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 4 - Math SOL Retakes
- Thursday, June 5 - VA Studies and Science SOL Retakes
- Thursday, June 12 - Last Day of School
Westridge Senior Walkthrough
Please fill out the RSVP form if you plan to attend the Senior Walkthrough.
Field Day 2025
Westridge's Field Day will be Monday June 9th! We need volunteers to help make this day great! The theme this year is "Sports Jersey Day" Students, Staff and Volunteers are encouraged to wear their favorite sports team gear! Please sign up to help make Field Day a Success for the kids!
2025-26 Intent to Return Survey
Please fill out the Intent to Return Survey for the 2025-2026 School Year. Please click on the link below and complete by May 30th. Thank you so much!
Learn to Play Street Hockey
Robotics Summer Camp
School of Rock Woodbridge
Camp Invention
Forest Camp
Attendance Counts!
PWCS Information and Resources
Family Engagement Series
We warmly invite all parents to join our Family Engagement Series, a wonderful opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together as a community. This series includes interactive workshops, informative sessions on child development, and fun family activities designed to strengthen the bond between parents and children. Don’t miss out on this chance to engage with other families and gain valuable insights to support your child’s growth and well-being. For more information CLICK HERE.
Varsity Online Tutoring
Varsity Tutors for Schools platform is a FREE online resource for grades K-12 designed to support your students’ academic growth. This platform offers:
- 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring
- Essay Review and Coaching
- Live Group Classes
- Test Prep Classes
- Enrichment Classes
- Celebrity-Led Star Courses and more.
Students access Varsity Tutors by logging into Clever using their PWCS email address (for example, username@pwcs-edu.org) and password (this is the same password students use to log into their PWCS issued device). Once logged into Clever, you can find the link for Varsity in the PWCS Resources section. For more information please visit: https://www.pwcs.edu/departments/instructional_technology/online_tutoring/index
SNAP School Initiative
Crisis and Emergency Preparedness in PWCS
PWCS is committed to ensuring safe and welcoming environments for students and staff. If a safety concern or crisis occurs in or near our schools, PWCS uses standard terms to communicate with families. Watch this video to become familiar with the terms.
Free Mental Health Resources for Students
PWCS recognizes that this time of year can be particularly challenging for many students. To ensure that every student has access to the support they need, we would like to remind parents that free mental health telehealth services are available to all PWCS students through Hazel Health – at no cost. Together, we can make a significant difference in the mental well-being of our students now and beyond.
Visit the PWCS Hazel Health webpage for more information.
For more information or questions, please contact Francesca Knight, coordinator of social work services, at KnightFW@pwcs.edu.