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For a translated version of this newsletter, please visit the Willow Springs website.
December 12, 2022
 Congratulations to our 22-23 WSES winners, Ms. Vila (Outstanding Teacher), Mr. Reid (Outstanding New Teacher), and Ms. Hassen (Outstanding Leader). #WillowPride
Dear Willow families,
December is a time for celebration as we prepare for Winter Break and the New Year. Celebration comes in many shapes and sizes, and we hope you take the time to celebrate your child's successes thus far. They may have met a new friend, reached an academic milestone, or earned special recognition. Whatever that success may be, we encourage you to celebrate in a way that will continue to inspire our children to take risks and strive to reach their potential.
We are proud to celebrate our children, day in and day out. Our children have shown up each day ready to learn, have fun, and build relationships with one another throughout the school day.
We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the holidays by participating in our Spirit Week, sponsored by our WSES SCA. Check out the image below to find the theme for each day, and remember to tweet your photos.
As always, thank you for your partnership. We are grateful for such a wonderful community.
Thank you,
Dylan Taylor, Principal
Lesley Hassen, Assistant Principal
Ipsa Stringer, Assistant Principal
What's happening at Willow Springs?
 Our Advanced Band and 5th and 6th-grade Chorus evening concert was hugely successful! Thank you to the families who came out and sang with us!
 WSES staff show off their festive spirit during the faculty's Days of Cheer.
 Kudos to our front office ladies and additional staff members for creating a fabulous Willow Wonderland for all our Willow Family to see! #WillowPride
 Our 3rd-grade classes created no-sew fleece blankets during Ms. Maltese's STEAM lessons. Students used text and video evidence to determine a problem, and they used Legos to determine the area and perimeter of their blankets. WSES will donate all blankets to a local homeless shelter.
Don't Forget to Join Our SCA for Spirit Week
 Remember to check out our WSES calendar to stay up to date with all that is happening at school.
Free, On-Demand, Online Tutoring
 Join our WSES students and try out this great resource. We currently have the highest number of attended sessions in our elementary pyramid.
FCPS students who’ve used Tutor.com have provided positive feedback:
- “This tutor was very helpful! She didn't tell me the answers. When needed, she helped me solve them! She was very kind and she really helped me!” –Elementary Math Student
- “This was an awesome tutor! She explained why I needed to do specific steps, and she gave me practice problems! Best tutor I have had!” –IB Chemistry Student
Unless they’ve been opted out, students can access Tutor.com through Schoology. Every session is personalized to meet students’ needs from remedial to advanced levels. Sessions focus on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not quick answers.
Learn more on FCPS’ Tutor.com webpage.
ESSER III Community Conversation on December 13
Full-Time (Level IV) AAP Referral Window Closes on December 15
This is a reminder that the referral window for full-time (Level IV) AAP services will close on December 15. Any parent who would like to have their child included in the spring screening cycle must submit the referral form and any optional materials by December 15.
Please click HERE to learn more about the Advanced Academic Program.
COVID Diagnostic Testing in January
Mark your calendars! COVID diagnostic testing will be available for FCPS teachers, staff, and students at five locations across the county January 3-5 from 5 to 8 p.m. This testing is for those who are either experiencing COVID symptoms or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID. Appointments are not required, but registration must be completed before testing. Visit the COVID Testing webpage for more information.
Strategic Planning
Beginning in late January 2023, FCPS will host a series of community forums as part of our strategic planning process. View the schedule on our Strategic Planning website. We will add more details as they become available.
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Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
Every year, absences increase in the weeks before and after winter break. Give your child the gift of education and help build a habit of attendance. Visit our website for more attendance resources.
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Looking Ahead at WSES
Visit our WSES website
2022-23 Standard School Year Calendar
News You Choose
Visit our WSES PTA website
WSES PTA Facebook
WSES Twitter.
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December 12-16 SCA Winter Spirit Week
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December 15 Level IV Advanced Academic Program Referrals Due
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December 19 - January 2 Winter Break (No School)
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January 3 Students Return to School
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January 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
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January 25 2-Hour Early Release
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January 26 Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)
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January 27 Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)
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