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News from Westgate

Find out what's happening at Westgate.

Kindergarten Immersion Lottery Registration is Open

Online registration for the Immersion Kindergarten lottery is open. Parents may register their child for the 2020-2021 school year using their FCPS SIS account credentials. Registration for Kindergarten will be open until March 20 at 4 p.m.

Pre-Register for Kindergarten 2020-21

Have a Rising Kindergarten student who will start at Westgate for the 2020-21 school year? Learn about what to do to prepare.

Absences Add Up! When to send your child to school

While regular, daily attendance is important, there are times of the year that students are likely to develop colds, flu, or other infectious illnesses. This resource identifies occasions when it is best that students stay home and recover from their illnesses. It includes practical tips for parents with concerns about their children’s health..

Safety Tipline

Report safety issues online or by text message using the Safety Tipline. You may choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous.

Professional Development Day - Student Holiday

March 03, 2020

Kindergarten Orientation

March 03, 2020

9:00 a.m.

Dance Night 3rd - 6th Grades

March 06, 2020

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

PTA Meeting

March 10, 2020

9:00 a.m.

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Domino's Pizza Fundraiser

March 11, 2020

Bingo Night

March 20, 2020

6 - 8 p.m.

School Hours

View bell schedule

Get Involved

Find out about our PTA

Report an Absence

Submit an online absence

Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

CrisisLink Regional Hotline

703-527-4077
CrisisText

Text NEEDHELP to 85511
Dominion Hospital Emergency

703-536-2000
Inova Emergency

703-289-7560
Mobile Crisis Unit

1-844-627-4747
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-TALK

1-800-SUICIDE
Merrifield Center Emergency

703-573-5679

TTY dial 711
Life Threatening

911

Cherry Tree Planting Ceremony

October 22, 2019

Photos of the ceremony celebrating Westgate's 6 new cherry trees donated by ANA and the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

2018-19 Westgate Events Photo Gallery

September 01, 2018

View our photos from this past semester.

Our New Website!

Welcome to the new Westgate Elementary School website! We are excited about the new look and features that are now available and we're sure that you will find it easier to navigate.

Three Schools to Receive 2020 First Amendment Press Freedom Award

Three Fairfax County public schools are among nine schools nationwide—and the only schools in Virginia—selected as recipients of the 2020 First Amendment Press Freedom Award.

Chantilly High Student Designs Device to Help Elementary Student Play Viola

Chantilly High senior Tony used the skills learned in his Tech Drawing class to design an assistive device that helps Greenbriar West Elementary fourth grader Ayan play the viola.

FCPS This Week e-newsletter - February 21, 2020

This week's issue has information about the FCPS Safety Tip Line, the student holiday on March 3, immunization requirements for seventh graders, Digital Learning and Citizenship sessions, and a collection of black history memorabilia at West Potomac High School.

Spanish Language Students at Fairfax HS Support Pulsera Project

At Fairfax High, Bruni Herring’s Spanish 2 class is participating in the Pulsera Project, learning about the people of Nicaragua and Guatemala while also helping others.