Westlawn Day = A community having fun!

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Posted on October 25, 2014 by westlawnes

Westlawn Day is a perfect example of why Westlawn Elementary School is more than just a school. It’s a community and an extended family! Families enjoyed the day. Teachers hosted games, fun press on tatoos, face painting, spinning art, photo booth, … Continue reading →

Write Out Loud …

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Posted on October 24, 2014 by westlawnes

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Yes, Westlawn students are being coached by George Mason University Graduate Fellows and Westlawn teachers on creative writing skills and techniques.

Robotics Anyone!

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Posted on October 24, 2014 by westlawnes

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Westlawn students enjoyed their first robotics class as they used computers to examine and follow computer code; then, maniuplate robots. Students will be building Lego Mindstorm Robots in future classes.

Laps for Learning…students have fun, raise money and show off their fitness!

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Posted on October 24, 2014 by westlawnes

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Westlawn students, staff and parents had fun, raised money, and showed off their fitness. This inaugural Wellness Event and Fundraiser were filled with excitement and cheer. Participants ran, walked, skipped, and hopped to music and cheers. Thank YOU Mrs. Tillett, Mr. Howe, and Mr. Jones … Continue reading →

Westlawn continues as a George Mason Professional Development School

Posted on October 23, 2014 by westlawnes

Westlawn continues as a George Mason Professional Development School … This year’s program is new and focuses on Collaborative Inquiry. In addition to the traditional structures of classroom instruction, interns engage in co-teaching models with their collaborating teacher, on-site seminars, books groups, and mentor observations. Our Westlawn teachers and Interns are eager and devoted. We welcomed to the Interns as part of the Westlawn family. We thank our cooperating teachers for their coaching, guidance and care!

Partners in Print…a festive, fun, family literacy event!

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Posted on October 17, 2014 by westlawnes

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Families of preschoolers, first and second graders attended Westlawn’s fall literacy event, Partners In Print. We had close to 200 participants. Families enjoyed each other and pizza, salad, and juice. Afterwards, families heard a wonderful story and engage in literacy activities … Continue reading →

Kindergartners learn about ant habitats and anatomy.

Posted on October 17, 2014 by westlawnes

Kindergartners observe then draw about ant habitats. When finished, students share their drawings and demonstrate the three body regions of the ant: head, thorax, and abdomen.