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Willow Welcome Tomorrow
It is an exciting time in the hallways of Willow Springs as our teachers prepare for your arrival tomorrow, Friday August 24th. Our first annual Willow Welcome will be an opportunity for your child to meet their teacher and for you to learn more about the curriculum and activities here at WSES. In addition, we will begin to build community and share our Willow Pride.
When you arrive there will be many resources available in the main lobby. The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) will be available to give more information about the upcoming events and Spirit Wear will be available for purchase. In addition, FCPS Transportation will be available to answer questions along with our specialists and parent liaison. After the Willow Welcome, we invite you to attend the carnival which will start at 2:30 p.m. on the soccer field.
This event will be a great way to reconnect with friends while making new ones at the same time! We look forward to Willow Springs being filled with smiles, laughter, and excitement! Please review the schedule and be prepared to have a fun day!
Willow Welcome Schedule
Grades K - 3
9:00 - 9:30 a.m. - Informational Tables in Main Lobby
9:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Visit Classroom and Meet the Teacher (Students + Parents)
10:00 - 10:10 a.m. - Specialist and IAs Pick Up Students from Classrooms
We will have student focused activities led by our school specialists and IAs for students in kindergarten through third grade only.
10:10 - 10:50 a.m. - Information Session for Parents
10:50 - 11:00 a.m. - Specialist and IAs Return Students to Classrooms for Dismissal
Grades 4 - 6
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. - Informational Tables in Main Lobby
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Visit Classroom and Meet the Teacher (Students + Parents)
1:30 - 1:40 p.m. - Specialist and IAs Pick up Students from Classrooms
We will have student focused activities led by our school specialists and instructional assistants for students in fourth through sixth grade only.
1:40 - 2:20 p.m. - Information Session for Parents
2:20 - 2:30 p.m. - Specialist and IAs Return Students to Classrooms for Dismissal
Willow Welcome Carnival
2:30 - 5:00 p.m. - All are welcome for complimentary hot dogs, chips, and drinks. Join us for games in the field, face painting, and balloon animals.
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Class Placements
Be sure to check your email!
In Willow Springs tradition, homeroom teachers announced class placements this afternoon by emailing a link directly to families that included a welcome back video prepared especially for your child!
Class placement information is also available through your ParentVue account.
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Transportation
If your child is a bus rider, you should have received an email from FCPS Transportation.
This email will include your child's regular travel routines including bus numbers, as well as, AM and PM bus stop times.
If you have any questions after receiving this email, please stop by the Transportation Table in the lobby, or main office, at our Willow Welcome on August 24th.
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New Procedure This Year!
Report an Absence or Request Change in Dismissal
Willow Springs is now using PickUp Patrol to help us ensure a safe dismissal for all our students.
PickUp Patrol is accessible from your smartphone or computer. WSES families will receive an email with registration instructions to set up your account on Friday, August 24. Be sure to register right away, because the link will expire soon and we’d like you to confirm your child’s regular daily dismissal plan within the app.
To report an absence or make a dismissal change, simply login, select a date, your child, and a dismissal option. Then hit submit and that’s it! Your child's teacher will be notified.
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School Picture Day
Thursday, August 30th
Volunteers Needed
Sign up here!
Each volunteer will receive a $25 voucher towards your child's portraits!
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Grade 6 Immunization Reminder
Sixth grade students cannot begin school in
August without documentation of the Tdap booster.
Proof of required immunizations should be
delivered to our front office prior to the first day of school and must include the
month, day, and year each dosage was administered.
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Share Your Summer Reading
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With your parents permission, please share your reading adventures on our school FlipGid throughout the summer. Hold up your book and clearly tell us the title and author for bonus points!!! |
A Message From Our Superintendent
Welcome back! I am
very excited to kick off the 2018-19 school year and hope you are, too! For the
first time in over 20 years, FCPS is starting with a fully-funded school
budget—one that prioritizes compensating our employees. We will continue
to focus on investing in our staff and supporting our students, so that every
child is prepared for success in school—and in life. Please watch this short back-to-school message for
more about what’s in store. Have a joyful school year! - Dr. Scott Brabrand
Fairfax County School
Board Member
Elizabeth Schultz - Springfield District
Please watch her video greeting here.
WSES Looking Ahead
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Friday, August 24th - Willow Welcome! (Open House & Back to School Information)
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Tuesday, August 28th - School is Back In Session at 9:05 a.m.
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Thursday, August 30th - Fall Picture Day
Notable dates include the first day of school,
August 28; Thanksgiving break, November 21-23; Winter break, December 24,
2018-January 4, 2019; Spring Break, April 15-19, 2019; and the last day of
school, June 13, 2019.
Visit the Willow Springs Elementary PTA website.
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