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Friday, May 2, 2025
Message From the Principal
Dear Westridge Families,
Thank you all for another fantastic week at Westridge Elementary! We are thrilled to celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week next week from May 5 through May 9! We look forward to honoring the remarkable contributions our teachers make to every child’s learning and growth. Our incredible PTA has planned something special for each day - we are deeply grateful for their thoughtful partnership and the families who have volunteered to ensure our celebrations are both heartfelt and unforgettable! Your partnership in honoring our educators not only uplifts staff morale but also models for our students the value we place on teaching and learning in our community. Please join us in showering our outstanding teachers with appreciation. Whether you drop off a note, deliver a treat, or simply share a smile in the hallway or on campus, every gesture makes a difference!
I would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the parents who joined Tuesday’s Principal Advisory Council meeting. Your thoughtful questions and meaningful contributions help keep Westridge performing at the highest level, ensuring every voice is heard and every decision benefits our students. Your collaboration exemplifies true partnership in action.
Thank you Westridge families for all that you do! Enjoy a restful weekend and get ready to celebrate our educators in style next week!
With gratitude and excitement,
Steven Wilson
Proud Principal - Westridge Elementary
Important Dates
- Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9 - Teacher Appreciation Week
- Friday, May 16 - PTA Talent Show
- Tuesday, May 20 - Strings End of Year Concert
SOL Testing Dates
Thank You Cub Scout Pack 611
This week, Cub Scout Pack 611 tackled a major refresh of our outdoor classroom in the bus circle - replacing picnic-table boards, sanding every surface, and painting them in our proud Westridge blue! Their hard work has truly revitalized this special gathering and learning space for our students! We’re deeply grateful to all the Scouts, leaders, and families who pitched in on this project. Please enjoy the photos below of their craftsmanship and the beautiful, finished tables!
Thank you, Cub Scout Pack 611, for your service and school spirit!
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!
PWCS Annual Sports Fair
Dear Parents and Students,
We are excited to invite you to the annual PWCS Sports Fair! This fantastic event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Kelly Leadership Center (14715 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA 20112).
If your students are interested in joining a sports team but don't know where to start, this is the perfect opportunity for you! The PWCS Sports Fair is free and open to all fifth grade, middle and high school students. Coaches and athletes will be available to provide information about the sports offered in PWCS and to answer any questions you may have.
In addition to valuable information, there will be a DJ, food trucks, giveaways, and lots of fun activities for everyone to enjoy. Translators will also be on site to assist.
We hope to see you there!
Camp Invention
Attendance Counts!
Family Engagement Series
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
Community Needs Assessment Survey
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.