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Lucky Day
They say good luck comes in threes so it was a lucky day at Willow Springs!
Our amazing FLES teacher, Sra. Keener, and two of her 4th grade students were surprised and happy to find they were triplets today.
Dear Willow Springs Families,
It was another great week of learning at Willow Springs! Our students and teachers are working hard as we approach the end of the 2nd quarter and the midway point in the year.
This week, our strings program was shining bright during an outstanding 5th and 6th grade Winter Concert. It is such and inspiration to see the tremendous commitment and talent in our community of learners. We look forward to seeing our 4th grade strings students perform at their their concert next Thursday the 18th.
With the end of Quarter 2 coming up, this is a great time to check in with your child about what's working well and what some new areas for growth might be both socially and academically. Students can always use reminders about using kind words and demonstrating kind behavior.
If your child needs academic support, all FCPS students have access to a FREE resource, Tutor.com. Students can get expert help in a safe, secure virtual learning space—anytime, anywhere, on any device. Tutors can help with reading, math, and more! You can connect by text-chat or voice and work together with your tutor in our online classroom.
We wish all of you a safe and rejuvenating 3 day weekend. Thank you for sending us your best every day! #Willow Pride
Dylan Taylor, Principal
Ipsa Stringer, Assistant Principal
Laura Tapper, Assistant Principal
 Wonderful Winter Strings Concert
Last night our 5th and 6th grade strings students performed in WSES' annual Winter Strings Concert and their talent shined bright! It was a lovely performance and a packed house. We are so impressed with the progress of the students under the direction of strings teachers Consuelo Sevilla and Katherine Venne. Congratulations to all of our student musicians and their super supportive parents!
WSES Looking Ahead
- 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 5-9 - School Counseling Week
- February 10 - Lunar New Year
- February 19 - Presidents Day Holiday, Schools Closed
- March 25-29 - Spring Break
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr.
Community Events Honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The Reston Community Center is offering a number of community events this weekend in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Events include community service, reflection and dialogue, musical performances, children’s activities and more.
MLK Service and Learning Day at Frying Pan Farm Park
Introduce your children to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at the Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center where visitors will learn about Martin Luther King and the importance of giving back to our community. Rotate through stations to hear about the Civil Rights Movement, participate in a service project, and reflect on the power of community cooperation. All participants must be registered. For ages 4-Adult for a fee of $8.00 per person. Find more information here.
 Spotlight on Learning
Ms. Williams' 5th grade AAP students have taken part in the 2023-24 Youth Recycling Contest with great enthusiasm. This year's competition, titled "Design for Recycling®," urged contestants to improve an existing consumer product using Design for Recycling® principles. To demonstrate their enhanced product and its design improvements, the students created a two-minute video. The goal of the contest was to maximize recyclability, minimize costs, eliminate hazardous materials, and decrease time and environmental impact in the recycling process.
The students were responsible for filming and editing their videos in the green room. The winning group will earn the opportunity to attend the ISRI annual conference in Las Vegas.
Last year, a group from Ms. Williams' class won and received the video award in Nashville. We have our fingers crossed that our school will be victorious once again. The students put in a lot of effort to redesign products to help create a more sustainable world, which is truly commendable.
Meeting Recheduled
The WATCH D.O.G.S.® meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 1/16 has been rescheduled. The meeting will now take place on Tuesday, 1/23 from 6-7 PM in our school cafeteria.
Moms are invited to participate as well to support students, teachers, and our school! We'd love to see you there!
A flier with more information will be sent home next week.
PTA Meeting: See You Next Time
Our January PTA meeting was held next Wednesday evening. In addition to the in-person attendees, over 20 people participated virtually. Thank you for joining us. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 15th at 7 pm in the library or virtually via Zoom. Please save the date and plan on joining us!
Cafeteria Reminders
Lunchtime is often one of students' favorite times of day. It provides a break from the rigors of learning and gives students the opportunity to see friends and socialize.
Lunchtime is also a less structured time when each class is not under the direct supervision of a teacher. It is important that each student understand the rules and expectations in the cafeteria. Here are some helpful reminders to talk with your child about:
- Go to the bathroom BEFORE lunch.
- Don't share food or touch other people's food.
- Stay in your seat and raise your hand if you need something.
- Use kind words that are appropriate for school.
Parents, please remember that food should not be packed in glass containers as they can break and create an unsafe situation.
 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
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