May 8: Volume 2, Issue 34

In this episode, we unpack The Feather Report (Volume 2, Issue 34) starting with the exciting news that 60 chicks have officially hatched and are spending time in Westlawn's classrooms and library! The administration wraps up an incredible Teacher Appreciation Week and shares words of encouragement ahead of the final major day of SOL testing on May 12, when students in grades 3 through 6 will take their Math exams. We also discuss important health and safety updates regarding cleaning protocols for suspected norovirus, reminding families of the 24-hour rule for keeping sick students at home.

As we look at the mid-May calendar, we preview a busy schedule that includes an early release on May 13, Art Night at the Thomas Jefferson Library, Techstravaganza on May 16, and a Restaurant Night at Panda Express on May 19. We also call on the community to help build a castle by donating props and decor from the wish list for the upcoming school musical, Joust!. Additionally, we cover essential parent action items, including how to access recent SEL Screener results in ParentVUE and how to submit feedback for 2026-2027 class placements before the May 20 deadline.

Finally, our "Mind Matters" segment shares practical ideas for nurturing your child's leadership skills at home, while "Tech Talk" focuses on setting healthy, predictable screen time routines to support well-being during Mental Health Awareness Month. We wrap up by getting to know first-grade teacher—and aspiring Jeopardy! contestant—Taylor Thomas in this week's Staff Spotlight.