Get ready to show your Eagle pride! In this episode, we break down the latest Westlawn Feather Report, focusing on crucial updates and ways to engage with your community. We reveal details on how you can join the Westlawn team by applying for a new instructional assistant position in a Special Education classroom. Learn how to honor brave men and women by submitting photos for the Veterans Day banner by October 31.

We cover essential academic and operational news, including the opportunity for 5th and 6th graders to present at the Thomas Jefferson High School Science Fair, and a highlight of Westlawn's full-time Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services for eligible students in grades 3-6. Plus, catch up on free FCPS webinars covering topics like supporting children with dyslexia and understanding new reading plans.

Don't miss the details on important upcoming events: the Westlawn Day Fall Festival (Oct 11), International Night (Oct 24), and the schedule for the October Community Boundary Review Meetings (Westlawn's area meeting is October 16). We also share important information about no-cost lunch and snacks available for children 18 and under on the Indigenous Peoples’ Day closure (October 13).

Finally, we shine a spotlight on Instructional Assistant Laila Alami from the Early Autism Classroom, who shares her love for science and her hidden talent as a classically trained pianist. Tune in for all the details on community participation, staff spotlights, and ways to support student success!