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April 24, 2019
We hope you all had a wonderful Spring Break full of laughter, relaxation, and beautiful weather. Even though we appreciated the opportunity to recharge our batteries, we are also excited to get back to work so that we can finish these last 8 weeks of school with several fun-filled opportunities for our students and families.
Spirit Wear Schedule
Thursday, April 25 – Consumption and Waste Day (Wear Red)
Friday, April 26 – Protecting Our Species Day (Wear Purple)
Silent Auction Begins This Friday, April 26!
The WSES Silent Auction starts this Friday, April 26th and will conclude the following Friday, May 3rd. Be on the lookout for an e-mail later this week with the live link to the auction site. We have amazing items up for bid! From summer camps to restaurant nights, sports memorabilia, sporting events, priceless grade level teacher donations, and so much more! Check your child's Thursday folder this week for a Silent Auction flyer with all of the details.
#POSITIVELYFAIRFAX
April 29 - May 3
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Willow Springs Elementary is proud to take part in #PositivelyFairfax along with all elementary, middle, and high schools in the Fairfax Pyramid. The purpose is to promote positivity and wellness throughout the Fairfax Pyramid across all grade levels. Here are the themes for the week:
Monday: Mindful Monday – Wear comfy clothes/PJs!
Tuesday: Think positive thoughts Tuesday – Wear a positive quote t-shirt!
Wednesday: Wellness Wednesday – Wear workout clothes!
Thursday: Thoughtful Thursday (Acts of Kindness)
Friday: Feel Good Friday (Self Care) – Wear your favorite outfit or what makes you feel good.
Our Willow Springs family is excited to host our annual Autism Awareness Expo on April 30th!
At the expo we will provide opportunities for students and adults to gain more understanding about individuals with Autism by participating in various sensory experiences. We need your help to lead stations and support the students. All materials and directions will be prepped. Please consider volunteering at the expo by clicking here.
If you have any questions, contact Jessica Boger (jmboger@fcps.edu) or Michelle Chambers (mjchambers@fcps.edu)
Students Observing Ramadan
This year Ramadan falls from May 5 - June 4, which corresponds with many end of the year events. In order to accommodate and meet the needs of all students, we would like to gain an understanding of who might be fasting. If you are celebrating Ramadan during this time, please fill out the quick form by Wednesday, May 1st so that we can work together to provide students choice and flexibility throughout the day. If you have any questions please reach out to Rashida Green (rjgreen1@fcps.edu).
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Band and Strings Registration Now Open for 2019-2020
ATTN: Rising 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Students
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JOIN THE WILLOW SPRINGS ORCHESTRA! Click here for more details.
Registration is now open for the 2019-2020 strings and band programs! Strings is open to any student who will be in 4th, 5th, or 6th grade next school year. Band is open to any student who will be in 5th or 6th grade next school year. Students have received more information about these music programs in their Thursday folders. The online forms for strings and band are now available. Paper registration forms are available upon request—please ask your child’s classroom teacher if you need a paper copy. The deadline to register is Friday, May 10. If you have any questions, please contact our strings teachers Ms. Aban (ecaban@fcps.edu) and Ms. Venne (kavenne@fcps.edu) or our band teacher Ms. Van Horne (klvanhorne@fcps.edu)
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WSES Joins Thousands on Wednesday, May 8th, in National Bike to School Day! |
Willow Springs is participating in National Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Ride your bike, or walk to school, and visit with members of our school community at the welcome table by the bike racks. Hope to see you there! For more information or questions, please contact Laura Buice @ laurabuice@gmail.com.
World Festival
Our big event is planned for Friday, May 10th at 6:00 p.m.
Our World Festival planners need your help! They are looking for families (or groups of families) to sponsor booths from all of the diverse countries our students represent. If you or your child are interested in hosting a booth, dancing, participating in the fashion show, singing, or would like additional information, please sign up before Friday, April 19th.
We can't wait to see everyone at the event! For any questions, please email Anshul Misra & Sonia Sethi at worldfestival@willowspringspta.net.
To sign up, click the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040445afa62ea13-willow
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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. 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.
Willow Springs Elementary School Class Assignment Input for 2019-2020
The school year 2019-2020 planning has begun! To assist in this process, we would like to invite you to provide some information about your child.
Your child’s current and upcoming classroom teachers work together with specialists, and the grade level team to prepare class assignments for the next school year. They will review this form and consider the information relevant to the class assignment. Willow Springs has an incredible staff! Please do not request a specific teacher.
Please complete the information below and submit the form by May 3!
Faculty Appreciation Week 2019
May 6 - May 10
Faculty Appreciation Week 2019 is from May 6 - May 10. Please honor the Willow Springs Elementary Teachers & Staff during this week! The PTA plans to sponsor several events for the Teachers & Staff and we ask that you show your appreciation as well. Here is our schedule and a link to volunteer signup. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094faba72ea31-2019
View all PTA Sponsored Events here!
Our Willow Springs community is very fortunate to have so many dedicated bus drivers that safely transport our children to and from school each and every day. On Friday, May 17th we will continue our annual tradition of honoring them with a special breakfast as a token of our appreciation for the fabulous job they do. Please consider donating to this time honored tradition! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b45a5ab2baaf94-busdriver1
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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2019-2020 PTA Board Position Openings
Have you enjoyed any of the exciting activities that the PTA has sponsored this year? Were you able to enjoy reconnecting with friends after a long summer at the Willow Welcome Carnival? Did you enjoy eating some pizza while cuddled on the cafeteria floor during our Movie Night? Was it fun collecting beads at the Leprechaun Chase or cheering on your favorite faculty member during Spirit Night? All of these activities were provided to our families because of the hard-work and dedication of our PTA members. Are you ready to take your commitment to our Willow Springs community to the next level?
We have several PTA Board positions that will be vacant at the end of this school year. Below are a list of those positions along with a brief description of some of the responsibilities those positions entails. Please consider offering us an opportunity to use your time and talents to make next year even more fun and memorable for our students.
Recording Secretary
- Take minutes at PTA meetings
- Send out minutes for approval to PTA Board members
- Post approved meeting minutes to the PTA website
Corresponding Secretary
- Gathers information from all activity coordinators/board members for PTA Newsletters
- Assembles draft PTA Newsletter
- Works with PTA Webmaster to maintain current information on PTA website
- Helps post current information to PTA Facebook page
Vice President Ways and Means
- Helps coordinate all fundraising activities
- Helps activity leads facilitate fundraising activities
- Works with the VP Volunteers to ensure there are enough volunteers for all fundraising events
Vice President Volunteers (2 positions)
- Helps find volunteers for all school/PTA activities
- Coordinates Volunteers Breakfast (September)
- Coordinates Volunteer Appreciation Brunch (June)
Treasurer
- Maintains all PTA bank account records
- Pays all invoices
- Validates/pays all reimbursement requests
- Completes all IRS tax forms
Looking Ahead
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Monday, April 22 - Friday, April 26th - Earth Week Spirit Wear
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Thursday, April 25 - 5th Grade Medieval Day
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Thursday, April 25 - Newly Eligible Level IV Parent Orientation, 5 p.m.
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Friday, April 26th through Friday, May 3rd - WSES PTA Silent Auction
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Monday, April 29th through Friday, May 3rd - #POSITIVELYFAIRFAX
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Thursday, May 2nd - WSES Family Tech Night
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Monday, May 6th - Friday, May 10th - Faculty Appreciation Week
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Wednesday, May 8th - Bike to School Day
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Friday, May 10th - WSES World Festival
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Friday, May 17th - Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast
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Monday, May 27th - Memorial Day; Student Holiday
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Wednesday, May 29th - Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast, Trattoria Villagio, Clifton, 11:30 a.m.
Visit the Willow Springs Elementary PTA website.
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