I am so thankful to have spent the day learning alongside FCPS educators, hearing the voices of parents, students, and staff. “[Conversations about equity] aren’t controversial, they’re just relevant.” -Shanthi Ashok #FCPSEquityReimagined

“Your grandfather did not immigrate halfway across the world For you to flatten your name to fit better in someone else’s mouth. “ So grateful to be part of an amazing day of learning with educators committed to leading an equitable district. #FCPSequityreimagined

Fourth Grade Westgate ES using their POG communicator skills while diving into a DBQ about Jamestown! #AccessToRigor #FCPSPOG

Building our communicator skills through Socratic seminar in Ms. Mendelson’s class! #AccessToRigor #FCPSPOG

Two weeks of research and prep led to fantastic arguments in the Great Debate! FCPS AAP Westgate ES #thegreatdebate #accesstorigor

The level of creativity and critical thinking these 6th graders showed through their Space Resort projects was out of this world! 🚀🪐 #PBLinFCPS Westgate ES

Ms. Hughes and I had a blast exploring our new Lego Robotics kits today! Can’t wait for students to start building. #WestgateAAP #YoungScholars Westgate ES

6th graders learned all about air pressure today through Jason Learning - Monster Storms #A2R #FCPSAAP Morgan Litz @6thMrP2022 Westgate ES

Differentiating up- 1st grade fractions! Check out how these students tackled an open ended math task. Mrs. Batten Westgate ES #FCSPAAP

Giving students opportunities to practice POG collaborator skills during morning meeting. As a group, what can you design with a given number of marshmallows and toothpicks? Westgate 4th Grade #FCPSPOG

Collaborating in CLTs to design lessons using Jacobs Ladder and William and Mary frameworks. Westgate ES #FCPSAAP #AccessToRigor

Lots of action in the Westgate ES Makerspace this week! We explored force and motion, made leprechaun traps, learned about the effects of temperature on water, and dabbled with Ozobots. #STEAM #FCPSAAP

These engineers communicated and used creative and critical thinking to design rockets! They found a proper scale, accurate dimensions based on given proportions, and calculated area and perimeter of their launch area! #STEAM #fcpspog Westgate ES FCPS AAP FCPSMathematics

Students participated in a Socratic Seminar today and discussed real-world issues like water scarcity, water waste, and the flint water crisis! 💧#communication #fcpspog Westgate ES FCPS AAP

How can you, create a poem that impacts your peers? The 5th grade poetry slam was absolutely incredible today!@WestgateElem #PBLinFCPS #WestgateAAP

My favorite Westgate ES annual tradition, Design Palooza! This year, students created games and we had a blast playing together!

2nd grade students demonstrating all they have learned about critical and creative thinking during our CCT convention! Westgate ES #FCPSPOG #WestgateAAP

I am consistently so impressed by the Westgate ES staff! This year, teachers participated in PDSA cycles in the areas of literacy, math, equity, and wellness. Today we had a share fair to celebrate all of our learning and hard work this year.

Our fourth graders are learning all about space, structure, and story! Such an engaging way to end the year. Westgate 4th Grade #AccessToRigor #WestgateAAP