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Westfield Weekly
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Classroom Spotlight: Interactive Learning in Korean 1
 In Ms. HeeCho Kim’s Korean 1 classroom, students are actively building foundational speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through dynamic, interactive learning. Recent lessons brought the Hangul alphabet to life as students reviewed consonants, vowels, and practiced building compound vowels from simple forms. Read more about Korean 1 at Westfield.
Classroom Spotlight: AP Research Students Master Research Design
 AP Research Bulldogs took a major step forward in their yearlong AP Capstone projects as they developed original research questions and methodologies. On Thursday, Oct. 1, returning Westfield alumna and Georgetown University Government professor Dr. Amanda D'Urso visited classes to mentor students through their scholarly inquiry. Read all about AP Research and this mentorship.
Athletics Spotlight: Dig Pink Girls Volleyball
 Photo credit: Henry Rottman @shotsbyhenry_
Shout out to our Girl's Volleyball program for a successful Dig Pink Night on September 28th. They reached their fundraising goal as they raised money for the SideOut Foundation showing support for breast cancer awareness. Thank you for your energy, passion and dedication...this is what community is all about.
Homecoming Pep Rally Fun
 We kicked off Homecoming weekend with our annual Fall Pep Rally. Great work to the SGA for organizing this FUN event! Captured here is our WHS Dance Team who provided entertainment. Be sure to check out our Instagram account for more pep rally action.
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Homecoming Parade
We continued the Homecoming traditions with our annual parade through the community. We thank our WHS Band for leading the way as we celebrated the power of the WHS community. We will have more updates to share in next week's message around Homecoming and appreciate all the support of the Bulldog community!
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PSAT/SAT Day is on Wednesday, October 7th
Wednesday, October 7, is PSAT/SAT School Day and a 2-hour early release day for students.
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Grades 10–11: Taking the PSAT/NMSQT
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Grade 12: Registered seniors taking the SAT (registration is now closed)
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Grade 9 & Non-Registered Seniors: Unscheduled day (do not report to school)
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Community B: Normal instruction.
High School Leadership Program with State Sen. Stella Pekarsky
Are you a junior or senior interested in government, law, or public policy? Applications are now open for State Sen. Stella Pekarsky’s High School Leadership Program! Selected students will travel to Richmond during the upcoming legislative session to tour the state capitol, observe General Assembly floor debates, and engage directly with lawmakers. Learn more about the application and program.
Westfield's College Fair
Westfield is hosting its first-ever school-day College Fair on Thursday, October 8, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Over 65 college representatives will be on campus to meet with our juniors and seniors! Students must register using their @fcpsschools Google account.
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Eligible Students: Juniors & Seniors
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Registration Deadline: Friday, October 2
Students must register in advance using their school Google account. Visit the Westfield College Fair Announcement page to register and view full details.
Volunteer to Judge the Westfield Science Fair!
Are you interested in encouraging students’ understanding of science—whether you work as a scientist or engineer, or simply have a hobby in a science-related field? You do not need a professional STEM career or an advanced degree to inspire Bulldogs at the Westfield Science Fair on Thursday, January 21, 2027! Volunteer judges will listen to student presentations, evaluate their scientific thought processes, and offer encouraging feedback. Please complete the Science Fair Judge Volunteer Form to lend a few hours of your time and support student success!
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Calendar Change: Eid al-Fitr
FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place.
Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff.
Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place on this day.
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Twice-Exceptional Students
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. Twice-exceptional (2e) learners are students who are gifted and have learning challenges or disabilities. Families can learn more about 2e learners, how to support them, and how to partner with schools on the 2e webpage. The page also links to the Special Education Handbook. New information and printable flyers are available under Supporting 2e Learners in FCPS.
For more information, please contact Kylie Eldredge at 703-488-6341.
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