Our Young Scholars, wearing their scientist coats, create their pledge during our summer program. Thanks Ms. Jones and Mrs. Wright for inspiring our Young Scholars!

Families visit Westlawn’s library on Wednesday evenings! Mrs. Gutierrez, our parent liaison, extends her hours to help parents register our newest Soaring Eagles. Thank you Mrs. Chastain, our librarian, for opening the library on Wednesday evenings! Thanks also to Mrs. Gleason and Mrs. Sonley for volunteering their time to greet students and read stories.

Students are eager to continue their learning over the summer! Over 200 students are part of Westlawn’s summer learning programs. The programs focus on literacy skills, and science. Students start their morning with breakfast then off to class and conclude with lunch before leaving for the day.

Summer Fun!

Summer vacation is fast approaching and with it the opportunity for summer reading. Take your brain on a vacation this summer by reading something new and different or sharing a favorite classic as a family. Summer Reading Flyer English  Summer Reading Flyer.Spanish

Join Us! Westlawn Elementary School Library  Check out books for Westlawn students

During the DAY:

– Tuesdays: July 15, 22, 29: 10:00AM – 12:00 PM

– Thursdays: July 17, 24, 31: 10:00AM – 12:00 PM

During the EVENING:

– Wednesdays: July 9, 16, 23: 6:30PM-8:00PM

– Wednesdays: August 6, 20: 6:30PM-8:00PM

Westlawn students must be accompanied by an adult or teenage sibling! We are looking forward to seeing you!

Happy Summer! We wish you a safe, restful and fun summer!

Congratulations  Mrs. Pimentel for being nominated for the Exemplary Early Career Teacher Award!

This award recognizes excellence in teaching and educational leadership, and is presented by the Apple Federal Credit Union Education Foundation. Eligible nominees are currently employed, full-time, Fairfax County Public Schools teachers with 1-3 academic years teaching experience. Nominees must also be a graduate of a degree or licensure program of George Mason University’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD).

The Falls Church Pyramid Principals beam with pride after attending the Falls Church High School Graduation on June 18, 2014.  Congratulations Class of 2014! Click on this link FCHS 2014 Stats and Facts to see the many accomplishments of the Falls Church High School Students.

More good news about Falls Church High School students …

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/high-school-students-are-all-about-computers-but-get-little-instruction-in-computer-science/2014/04/23/13979eda-c185-11e3-bcec-b71ee10e9bc3_story.html

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/on-parenting/why-falls-church-high-leads-in-college-prep/2014/04/21/5c98ed7e-c508-11e3-b574-f8748871856a_story.html

Teachers talk about and train all year for the egg toss. 🙂 It’s a time honored tradition that occurs on field day. The teachers  pair up, and toss eggs to each other. After each toss and catch, the teachers move further apart, toss again, and catch the eggs before the egg breaks. Mr. Newlon and Howe are reigning champions!

Westlawn is chosen as a Professional Development School! George Mason University selected Westlawn as a training ground for its inservice teachers. The mission of PDS partnerships is to take joint responsibility for teacher preparation, faculty development, enhanced student learning, and inquiry directed at the improvement of practice. http://gse.gmu.edu/elementary-education/about-professional-development-schools/