In this week's Westlawn Feather Report, we dive into major updates affecting our school community, starting with a significant proposal from the county: FCPS is considering changing school start times, and we have the details on the two options being discussed for Westlawn and how you can share your feedback.

Get ready to mark your calendars, because volunteer opportunities are here! We'll tell you how you can help with the upcoming Walk and Roll to School Day and the much-anticipated Westlawn Day Fall Festival. We also have a special request from Ms. Terrell for book and magazine donations to support our young artists.

We'll also celebrate the incredible community spirit that makes Westlawn special, highlighting the recent campus clean-up organized by local Scout troops and the beautiful enhancement of our rock garden, made possible by a grant and the hard work of our students.

Plus, this episode is packed with practical information for parents. In our "Tech Talk" segment, learn about Lightspeed Parent Reports, a powerful tool that allows you to see the websites your child visits on their FCPS laptop and even pause internet access after school hours. We also have important reminders about Kiss and Ride drop-off and pickup times to keep the school day running smoothly.

Finally, we'll go inside the classroom with our "Mind Matters" segment to demystify the Creative and Critical Thinking (CCT) special, and you'll get to meet new kindergarten teacher Ms. Sophia Perkins in our "Soaring Staff Spotlight". Tune in for all this, important upcoming dates, and more!