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March 25, 2019
View more pictures from Friday's, Leprechaun Chase Fun Run @WSESfox.
Dear Willow Springs,
Yesterday, you received an email invitation from Dr. Scott Brabrand, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools to participate in the 2019 FCPS Family Engagement Survey.
We would love for you to complete the survey letting us know how we are doing in the areas of:
- Communicating
- Providing you opportunities to partner.
- Developing positive relationships.
- Ensuring student success and more.
The survey will be available between March 24 - April 12, 2019.
The information we learn from you will help us strengthen family engagement and continue fostering a Caring Culture throughout FCPS.
Here are the ways you can complete the survey.
- Check your email after March 24 for an invitation with a survey link from Dr. Scott Brabrand, Superintendent with subject line: FCPS Family Engagement Survey.
- Ask the front office staff for a paper survey. You can complete it right there on the spot.
- Complete the online survey using one of the school computers. The office staff would be happy to show you an available computer for you to complete the survey electronically at the school.
We honor your opinion and commitment to your child and our schools. We strive to make it a better place for ALL.
For more information, please contact the main office at 703-679-6000.
Thank you in advance.
Dylan Taylor, Principal
Rashida Green, Assistant Principal
Lesley Hassen, Assistant Principal
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Game Challenge 24 Club
You should consider joining this club if you are in grades 3-6 and like problem solving and playing around with numbers!
Who: Any student in Grades 3-6
Where: Mrs. Stough’s Classroom Room 131
When: Wednesdays 8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. April 3 - May 15
Registration Ends March 29th
https://goo.gl/forms/tR30fP9dXwsk7ZF83
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Join Us for the Annual Pyramid Art Show
Students and families are invited to our annual “Pyramid Art Show” which will exhibit student art work from all grade levels that feed into Fairfax High School (K-12). The Pyramid Art Show will take place at Fairfax High on Thursday, March 28th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. There will be: one man shows, demonstrations, a craft table, food trucks, a scavenger hunt and certificates for those artists that have their artwork featured in the show. Look for a personal invitation coming home the week of 3/18-3/22 if your child’s artwork will be on display. We have so many amazing artists here at Willow Springs. Come see what our students can do!
Band/Strings/Chorus Group Picture Retake
We realize a significant number of students missed their band, strings, and/or chorus group picture. The following groups will retake their picture on Wednesday, April 3rd. The schedule is as follows:
9:45 a.m. 5th Grade Band
9:55 a.m. 5th Grade Strings
10:05 a.m. 5th Grade Chorus
10:15 a.m. 6th Grade Band
10:25 a.m. 6th Grade Strings
10:35 a.m. 6th Grade Chorus
10:45 a.m. Pyramid Honors Choir
Your Views and Opinions are Important
Willow Springs Elementary parents will be contacted through email or text message with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form Online. This survey is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and offers parents an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various issues related to our school. These issues include instructional leadership, school climate, human resources management, organizational management, communication and community relations, and professionalism.
The survey will be collected online between March 13 and March 27. When you receive an email or text message from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Your opinions matter.
WSES Spirit Night
Thursday, April 4th
Centreville HS
Are you going to be cheering for Team Foxes or Team Willows? Blue or Green? On Thursday, April 4th, we will be hosting our annual Spirit Night at Centreville High School where Team Foxes, coached by Mr. Campen, will take on Team Willow, coached by Mr. Taylor. In addition to a great game of basketball, spectators will enjoy our very own Fox Ensemble kicking off the festivities by performing our National Anthem followed by halftime entertainment from our Jump Rope Team and Zumba Club. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the tip-off is at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $3.00; Spirit wear, food, and drinks will be available for purchase. We have limited square readers available for credit card transactions so in order to ensure the lines move quickly, cash transactions are preferred.
Save the Date: Annual FCPS Special Education Conference on April 6
Mark your calendars! The 14th annual FCPS Special Education Conference will be held on Saturday, April 6, at Lake Braddock Secondary School. The event will focus on supporting inclusive and post-secondary practices for students with disabilities. Visit the Visit the Special Education Conference website or email prc@fcps.edu with questions.
WSES SOL Testing Schedule
The Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests are required of all students in Grades 3-8 across the state by the Virginia Department of Education. SOL tests measure the extent to which students have learned the content and skills specified in the Virginia SOLs. In order to assist your spring planning, the SOL schedule is listed below. Please avoid appointments that will take your child out of school during testing. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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May 20
5th Reading
4th Reading
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May 21
3rd Reading
6th Reading
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May 22
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May 23
5th Math
4th Math
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May 24
6th Math
7th Math
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May 27
No School
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May 28
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May 29
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May 30
5th Science
3rd Math
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May 31
4th VA Studies
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Kindergarten Registration Now Open for 2019-20 School Year |
If you have a child who will reach the age of five on or before September 30, 2019, they are eligible to attend kindergarten for the 2019-20 school year. If your child meets the age requirement and lives within the boundaries of Willow Springs Elementary School they may be registered at this time. Please sign up for a registration appointment and reserve a space for the orientation session soon. Forms and documents required for registration can be found through this link (scroll down to Student Registration) to the Willow Springs website. Student registrations have a direct impact on teacher staffing so the sooner registrations take place the better able we are to staff accordingly. Please call 703-679-6071 or email Liz Flaherty with any questions.
Lanier Hosts Digital Citizenship Night
 LIKE Movie Screening
On Thursday, March 28th at 7:00 p.m. in the Lanier Auditorium, join us for a free screening of LIKE, an IndieFlix Original documentary that explores the impact of social media on our lives. https://www.thelikemovie.com/
This documentary, produced by IndieFlix, is for all parents and guardians of students in grades K-12 and students over the age of 10.
Technology is a tool. It’s here to stay and social platforms are a place to connect, share and care, but what’s really happening? Are we addicted? How do we stop? Where do we start? What do we need to know? By understanding the effects of technology and social media on the brain, on our lives and on our civilization, we can learn how to navigate it more safely together.
A full panel discussion will be available directly after the screening to provide resources to support families.
No tickets are required, but please RSVP here to help us estimate attendance.
WSES Looking Ahead
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Thursday, March 28th - Fairfax Pyramid Art Show 5:30 p.m. (Fairfax HS)
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Thursday, April 4th - Spirit Night, Foxes vs. Willows 6:00 p.m. (Centreville HS)
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Friday, April 5th - Student Holiday; No School
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Friday, April 5th - Kindergarten Orientation 10 a.m.
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Monday, April 15th through Friday, April 19th - Spring Break; No School
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Thursday, April 25th - AAP Parent Orientation 5 p.m.
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Friday, April 26th through Friday, May 3rd - WSES PTA Silent Auction
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Thursday, May 2nd - WSES Family Tech Night (Save the date!)
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Friday, May 10th - WSES World Festival
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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