Willow Springs School News, 1/5/24

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Afterschool Chess Club

Chess Club

Students have fun and develop their chess skills in this popular after school club sponsored by our wonderful PTA.


Dear Willow Springs Families, 

Happy 2024! We hope all of our families enjoyed the long Winter Break and were able to spend time making special memories with the ones you love.

We are proud to say that our students did a great job transitioning back to school! They didn't seem to have any difficulty picking up where they left off. Our 3rd and 4th graders even participated in VGA testing this week. Next week, our 3rd, 5th, and 6th graders will take VGA Math tests. Our students and teachers are working hard and we are proud of them!

Thank you for sending us your best every day! #Willow Pride

Dylan Taylor, Principal

Ipsa Stringer, Assistant Principal

Laura Tapper, Assistant Principal


Important dates are listed below.

WSES Looking Ahead

  • January 10 - PTA Meeting, 7 PM
  • January 12 - Club Photos for the Yearbook
  • January 15 - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, Schools Closed
  • January 25 - End of Quarter 2 and 2 Hour Early Dismissal
  • January 26 - Teacher Workday, No School for Students
  • February 19 - Presidents Day Holiday, Schools Closed
  • March 25-29 - Spring Break

Help FCPS Reach 1 Million

Minutes of Math

FCPS Family Math Week starts on Monday, January 8! Participate in games and stories online. FCPS is working toward a total of 1 million minutes logged by families. The event is free, with activities from ST Math geared toward students in grades K-6 and their families. 

Math Week offers families an opportunity to experience math, literacy, history, and geography in a fun and positive way. All content will be available for families in English and Spanish beginning Monday, January 8. Visit the Math Week website


Join our PTA meeting on Wednesday, January 10th.

PTA Meeting

Our January PTA meeting will be held next Wednesday the 10th at 7:00 PM in our school library or via Zoom. The link to join virtually will be emailed to you on Wednesday.

We hope you will join us!


Club photos will be taken on Friday, January 12th.

Club Photos

A photographer is coming to Willow Springs on Friday, January 12 to take club pictures for the yearbook. This will take place from 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. If your child is in a school club/activity, they will be called as a group to report to the location where the picture will be taken.


SYA Little League

Spring Softball and Baseball Registration Now Open!

  • Baseball-Boys and Girls Ages 4-12
  • Softball-Girls Ages 7-16
  • Late Fee applies beginning February 1, 2024
  • Scholarships and financial aid are available
  • Parents: Register as a Volunteer Umpire (free training) and receive one player registration refund

Safe Students, Safe Schools

Fairfax County Public Schools believes that academic success is built on the foundation of a safe learning environment. This includes physical safety, and mental health and wellness. 

FCPS has a comprehensive approach to safety that involves physical security measures, online monitoring by security staff, and crisis intervention support. The division has created the Safe Students, Safe Schools Brochure (PDF) to enhance your awareness of potential hazards and to equip you with practical tips for how you can help. Visit the FCPS website for more information. 


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