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November 9, 2018
 Veterans Day greetings created by second graders using Wixie.
Dear Willow Springs,
This week it was an honor and a privilege to see our students learning about Veterans Day and ways to let our servicemen and servicewomen know how much we appreciate them. In second grade students used Pebble Go, one of the free FCPS online databases available to all students through Blackboard 24/7, to research and learn more about Veterans Day. Other students used Wixie to create personal digital greetings as a small way to say thank you to those who have served, and continue to serve, our country in brave and selfless ways.
We will continue honoring Veterans on Monday with a multitude of activities throughout the building. Special photographs will be displayed on the lobby kiosk, guest speakers will visit our classrooms, the students will work on art projects, and many special lunch invitations are planned to show our gratitude to the US Armed Forces that protect freedom throughout the world. A special thank you to all the moms and dads in our school community for your service to our country. We wish you a very happy Veterans Day weekend!
We also look forward to seeing you at our Book Fair at Barnes and Noble on Sunday. With so many teacher readers and wonderful musical performances planned, it will truly be a memorable and community-building event! Thank you so much to the PTA for organizing one of our most anticipated events of the year! We look forward to craft stations, face painting, photos with Willow, our school mascot, and even a great performance from our Fox Ropers! You may also support our PTA by shopping at bn.com/bookfairs and using code 1244410 through Friday, November 16.
See you there!
Dylan Taylor, Principal
Rashida Green, Assistant Principal
Sara Van Aalst, Assistant Principal
SCA Book Character Dress Up Day Creates Book Fair Excitement
  Book Fair Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Miss Frizzle, her students from The Magic School Bus, and many other WSES students are looking forward to Sunday's Book Fair. The annual Willow Springs Book Fair at Barnes and Noble will be held on Sunday, November 11th from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. There will be fun activities, performances by our talented student musicians, readings by our staff, and a special appearance by Willow, our school mascot, and more. If you can’t attend the Book Fair, you can still support our PTA by shopping at bn.com/bookfairs and using code 1244410 through Friday, November 16.
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The Mott Center will be closed on Monday, November 12th.
Please submit a "Plan Change" for your child in PickUp Patrol.
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Do you sometimes eat lunch with your child in the cafeteria?
Please consider volunteering to help out in the cafeteria on the Monday and Tuesday of Thanksgiving week, Monday, November 19th and Tuesday November 20th. We are short a cafeteria hostess on these days so the extra hands would be helpful. No training required, the hostess will give you a bucket with condiments, etc. to pass out as kids raise their hands for help.
Hope to see you in the cafeteria! The kids love seeing new faces!
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FCPS Outstanding Employee Nominations |
The FCPS employee award season is here again and your help is needed! We hope you'll nominate WSES employees for the following categories:
Outstanding Teacher
- Must have at least 3 years of experience as a classroom teacher, special area teacher, or librarian.
Outstanding New Teacher
- Must be within first three years of teaching profession as a classroom teacher, special area teacher, or librarian.
Outstanding Hourly Employee
- Hourly Office Staff, Hourly Program Assistants
Outstanding Operational Employee
- Administrative and Office Assistants, Bus Driver, Bus Attendant, Custodial Staff, Food Service, Instructional Assistant, Office Assistant, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaisons
Outstanding Leader
- Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, Resource Teachers, Psychologist, School Counselor, School-Based Technology Specialist, Social Worker, Speech/Language Pathologist, Technology Support Specialist
Schools can also nominate their principal for Outstanding Principal. (4+ years)
NOMINATION PROCESS:
Please click the link below and nominate any staff member at Willow Springs Elementary School that you think is doing an awesome job serving our students and community.
STAFF NOMINATION FORM
Note: The deadline to submit a nomination is November 16, 2018.
- You can nominate as many employees as you wish during the nomination window.
- SCHOOL WINNERS FROM LAST YEAR MAY BE NOMINATED AGAIN.
- You must include your name when you nominate the person.
- Each nomination must include a brief paragraph stating why you believe this person is deserving of this honor.
- WINNERS AT THE COUNTY LEVEL RECEIVE A CASH PRIZE.
- After all nominations have been received, voting will take place if there is more than one nominee in a category.
If you nominate someone and they win you will have to complete a nominator form and/or letter of recommendation to help this person win at the pyramid, region, and county levels. Please do not nominate someone if you cannot help with this part of the process.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Willow Springs Award Liaison, Krystal Styles at krstyles@fcps.edu.
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AAP Level IV Screening
An AAP Level IV Screening Information session will be held at Willow Springs on Monday, December 10, 2018 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Willow Springs Cafeteria. Mrs. Murray, the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) will review procedures, important dates, answer questions regarding what should be included in the referral file, and how documents need to be submitted. The meeting is open to grade 2-6 parents. For more information visit our website.
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#WillowPride: Sharing our Story @WSESfox
So many great things happen in WSES every single day. Share the awesome examples of innovation, creativity, collaboration, and pride in our school and community by using the #WillowPride hashtag on Twitter.
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WSES Looking Ahead
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This Sunday, November 11th - Book Fair, Barnes & Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive Fairfax
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Monday, November 12 - Mott Center Closed for Veterans Day; School Open
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Wednesday, November 14th - PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m. (Library)
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Friday, November 30th - Movie Night - The Lorax, 6:00 p.m. (Cafeteria)
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Thursday, December 6th - Restaurant Night, Mezeh Mediterranean Grill, Fair Oaks Mall
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Monday, December 10th - AAP Level IV Screening Information Session 9:30 a.m. (Cafeteria)
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Tuesday, December 11th - School Garden “Green” Committee Meeting, 8:00 a.m. (Ms. Harris’ classroom)
Notable Dates; November 5th & 6th - Teacher Work Days; Student Holidays; 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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