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For a translated version of this newsletter, please visit the Willow Springs website.
May 29, 2023
Dear Willow families,
These past several weeks have been full of learning, music, creativity, and fun! Our teachers continue to guide WSES students in new and unique ways of learning, such as math egg hunts, review games with black lights, Positivity Project lessons, a joyful 2023 Spring Chorus Concert, and more!
A special shout-out and congratulations to our talented 5th and 6th graders that participated in the WSES Spring Chorus Concert! The beautiful music included vocals and musical pieces featuring cellos and additional instruments to catch the audience's attention. Thank you to Ms. Berra and Ms. Young for making these special events happen at WSES.
At the end of every year, the sixth graders participate in a service project by providing much-needed food items to Western Fairfax Christian Ministry. In addition to collecting non-perishables, they also focus on "kid food" to ensure that kids in need enjoy fun foods such as fruit cups, pop tarts, and ravioli. Our sixth graders are involved in every step of the process, from advertising to collecting and delivery. The drive officially kicked off Friday and will continue through the last week of school. All WSES students are encouraged to donate!
Finally, the PTA Silent Auction is happening now until Friday, June 2nd. Bid for fun experiences with your teacher, be a teacher for a day, be the principal or assistant principal for the day, go bowling with your teacher, get front-row seats to concerts and the 6th-grade promotions, and so much more! Bid away! Click here to learn more and start your bidding!
We look forward to 3 more fabulous weeks of school! Please reach out with any questions you might have.
Thank you,
Dylan Taylor, Principal
Lesley Hassen, Assistant Principal
Ipsa Stringer, Assistant Principal
PTA Silent Auction: Happening Now
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What's Happening at WSES?
 A huge shout out to our 5th and 6th-grade Chorus students. What a wonderful evening of music for our families. Thank you to Ms. Berra and Ms. Young for fostering a love for music in our children.
 On May 5 and 6, fifty-one strings and band students represented our school at District 11’s Solo & Ensemble Festival at Stone Middle School. The students spent weeks practicing solo, duet, trio, and quartet music independently. They then performed in front of a judge, who gave them a rating and helpful feedback on their playing. All the Willow Springs students received Superior or Excellent, the highest two ratings at the festival! We are so proud of our talented musicians for their perseverance, collaboration, and dedication to improving their instruments. Keep up the great practice!
 WSES hosted the Positivity Project's co-founder Jeff Bryan and his team members. The P2 Team engaged in morning meeting activities with kindergarten and 6th-graders and painted rocks with 2nd-graders. We showcased our P2 Library, morning news show, and P2 Rock Garden. They even participated in meaningful discussions with 4th and 6th graders in our Willow Waves podcast studio. #PositivityInAction
 2nd and 3rd-grade students painted and added rocks to our P2 Rock Garden. Each year students and staff determine their top Positivity Project strength. In doing this, connections happen, and conversations spark.
 The launch of our salad bar was a success! Students continue to fill their plates with fresh fruits and vegetables. We love making our plates colorful at WSES!
 Thank you to our PTA for supporting our annual Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day!
   Several therapy dogs have come through the doors of WSES. We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with our four-legged friends.
 Congratulations to our adopt-a-school partners! The George Mason Softball team won the 2023 A-10 Championship! The team traveled to Regionals in Durham, NC, where they unfortunately lost. We are so proud of Mason and cannot wait to see how far they will go next year! #BeDauntless
Annual Willow Springs Food Drive Sponsored by Sixth Grade Students
Willow Waves Podcast
Click on the image above to listen and learn more.
✅ Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Starting in late May, caregivers will receive reports for assessments their students completed this spring. Not sure what assessments your student took this year? A list of tests by grade level is available. Scores will be delivered in SIS ParentVUE, by mail, or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Some families will also receive a Virginia’s Visualization and Analytics Solution (VVAAS) Student Assessment Summary report with historical Standards of Learning (SOL) test results from 2015-2022.
Go online or contact your student's school for additional information about student assessments.
How to Support Your Child’s Success
If you do not already have a SIS ParentVUE account, sign up now to monitor and support your child’s academic success! Through ParentVUE, you are able to view your student’s attendance, grades, and assignments at any time. You can also access special reports for your student like progress reports and assessment score reports.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE by using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
Medication Pickup
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.
Medication authorization forms for next school year may be obtained from the school or online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services. A medication authorization form is required for any medication, prescription or over-the-counter, to be kept at school. Please be sure medication orders are clear. All information on the form must be completed. Part I must be signed and dated by the parent or guardian. Part II must be signed and dated by your health care provider. Approved over-the-counter medications given for headaches, muscle aches, orthodontic pain, or menstrual cramps do not need a health care provider’s signature. Antibiotic or antiviral medications for 10 consecutive school days or less do not require a health care provider’s signature either. For all asthma medications, a Virginia Asthma Action Plan must be provided. More detailed information is available on the back of the medication authorization form(s).
Over-the-counter medication must be in the unopened original container and clearly labeled by the parent or guardian. No more than 100 pills/tablets of OTC medication should be brought to school at a time. All prescription medication, including samples, must be labeled by the pharmacist or health care provider. Please make sure that the label clearly states your student’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage of the medication, and the time to be given.
Student Intention Form 2023-2024
The Student Intention form 2023-24 is used by FCPS staff to project each school's total enrollment for the next school year. The form only needs to be completed if your child will not be returning to Willow Springs or FCPS next year. Do not complete the form if your student is moving on to an FCPS middle school.
The form can also be found on the Willow Springs Website Homepage.
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🎓 Share Your Graduation or Promotion Ceremony Photos on Facebook or Instagram
Graduation season is almost here! FCPS parents, students, and staff members are invited to share their favorite pictures from this year's graduation or promotion ceremonies on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, by tagging FCPS and using the hashtag #FCPSgrad23. We will retweet and share some of the photos.
View the FCPS high school graduation schedule, including dates, times, and locations.
Podcast on Family Resource Center
In the latest episode of En Pocas Palabras, hear how the Family Resource Center (FRC) provides supports for all families and school staff in FCPS. Meet Mary Beth Harrison-Cunningham, manager of the FRC, and Amal Elsayed, FRC liaison.
The Family Resource Center provides free library resources, confidential consultations, and informational webinars. Contact the Family Resource Center at 703-204-3941 or frc@fcps.edu.
En Pocas Palabras is available in Arabic, English, Korean, and Spanish. Listen and subscribe.
💪 ATTENDANCE: Let's Finish the School Year Strong!
Student attendance at school is important all year long, up to the last day of school. Attendance has an effect on student performance and on school accreditation. See how to:
- Check your child’s attendance record.
- Help your student stay engaged at school.
- Report future absences.
- Understand the FCPS school calendar.
Learn more about attendance resources.
UUS9 Baseball and Softball Camps
 US9 is hosting baseball/softball camps at Patriot Park, next to Willow Springs, this summer. Click the image to learn more.
Fairfax Girls Basketball Camp
Attention All Rising 2nd Graders – Rising 7th Graders!
The Fairfax Girls Basketball Staff is hosting a Basketball Camp for Rising 2nd – rising 10th graders from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on July 17 – 21. The camp will provide quality instruction, skill development, fun interactive games, and team play. For more information, online registration, and payment, go to https://fairfaxhighsports.org/page/5756.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Head Girls Basketball Coach, Tim Lucas at Tflucas@fcps.edu.
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FCPS CARES
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Willow Springs Elementary. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!
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WSES Homepage
Please remember to visit our WSES homepage often. Updates are made daily to include the following:
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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.
WSES Events Calendar
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May 29 Memorial Day - HOLIDAY
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May 30-June 16 Annual WSES Food Drive Sponsored by 6th-Grade Students
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June 5 Fairfax High School Senior Walk Through WSES
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June 6 Strings Concert at Rocky Run Middle School form 7-8 p.m.
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June 7 Kindergarten Orientation from 5-6 p.m.
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June 8 5th-Grade Medieval Day
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June 8 Band Concert from 7-8 p.m.
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June 15 6th-Grade Promotion and Celebration
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June 16 Last Day of School (Early Release)
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August 16 Popsicles on the Playground for Kindergarteners from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
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