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Friday Fun
Today students enjoyed the first Friday morning dance party of the year.
A Note from the Principal's Desk
Dear Willow Springs families,
We are very happy to say that we have had a great 1st week back at school. Everyone is settling into the new routines and things have gone very smoothly. Yesterday, we had our first fire drill of the year, and we will have one every month for the rest of the year.
We are so thankful for all of you and for our talented staff who together have made this such a successful week!
We want to remind you that the next two weeks will be short weeks as we all enjoy a long Labor Day weekend. Schools will be closed on Friday, August 30th and Monday, September 2nd.
We are also happy to announce that we will once again participate in the Boosterthon Fun Run fundraiser this fall. This is a fun, outdoor event for the whole school and it is our biggest fundraiser of the year. More information will be coming out soon.
We wish all of our families a safe and relaxing weekend. #WillowPride
Dylan Taylor, Principal
Ipsa Stringer, Assistant Principal
Laura Tapper, Assistant Principal
 Math Olympiad
Students in grades 4-6 are invited to join the Math Olympiad Club at WSES. The club will meet weekly in the school cafeteria for 4th-6th graders. The club will offer over 20 competition opportunities throughout the year, providing an incredible platform for our students to challenge themselves and grow. In addition to the regular meetings, students will also have the opportunity to participate in regional tournaments, with top performers advancing to the National Championship.
The Willow Springs PTA is sponsoring the Mindful Math Club for
current 5th and 6th graders who love challenging math, enjoy
working on math puzzles, and finding different solutions to given
problems.
Club Activities:
Mathematically designed games, stories, and puzzles
Apply math theories to the real world
Apply creative solutions to challenging math problems
Discuss advanced concepts NOT in the current curriculum
No homework!
Registration will open 8/23/24 @ Noon
Registration will close 8/29/24 @ Noon
Confirmation will be sent by 8/30/23 @ Noon
Required and optional forms must be completed each school year, many through your ParentVUE account. Emergency Care, Health Information, Digital Consent, Opt-Out, Homeless Referral, Free and Reduced-Price Meals, SR and R Signature Sheets, Medical Authorizations, and other information can be found on the Willow Springs website.
🎵 Registration for band and strings classes at WSES is now open! If your child is interested in playing an instrument this school year, please visit the link below. Registration for band and strings will end on Monday, August 26! 🎵
School Hours
The Willow Springs bell schedule is 9:15 a.m.– 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.
During morning arrival, students are allowed into the building at 9 a.m.
- Parents who bring students to school are not allowed beyond the lobby area during arrival. This helps us keep our school safe.
Afternoon dismissal begins at 3:55 p.m.
- Patrols, Kiss and Ride, and SACC students are dismissed first.
- Walkers and students riding the first four buses are dismissed next.
- Students who ride the remaining buses are dismissed as their buses arrive. Bus arrivals are posted on screens in the classrooms. Students must remain attentive and leave promptly when their bus is posted.
The school office closes at 4:30 p.m.
PickUpPatrol is our online system for managing dismissal every day. It is critical that the information in the system is up to date and accurate. Parents, please take a few minutes to login and update your child's information, if you have not already done so. If you do not have an account please contact the front office at 703-679-6000.
Bus Riders
If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
Kiss and Ride
The student drop off and pick up area is called Kiss and Ride. If you will be driving your child(ren) to school, please be aware that the Kiss and Ride line gets very long, so allow yourself extra time.
Please plan on arriving early and allow enough time in your schedule to wait in line for as long as it takes.
Safety at Kiss and Ride during arrival and dismissal is our #1 priority!
Please work with us to ensure safety for all. Students should be prepared to exit the car on their own, without parent support, on the curb-side. This is a serious safety precaution. Staff members and patrols will be there to assist the students as they safely exit the cars. Parents, please plan on following directions from the staff members who will be on duty helping during arrival and dismissal.
If you will be walking to and from the parking lot, be sure to walk in the crosswalk section.
Students may begin exiting cars at 9:00 AM.
In the afternoon, Kiss and Ride begins at 4:00 PM.
 Apply Now!
Free and Reduced-Price Meal applications are now available on the FCPS website. Forms are also linked on our school's website. Interested families are encouraged to submit the application at least ten days before the first day of school. A new application must be submitted every school year.
In addition to qualifying for free or reduced-price school meals, approved students may qualify for benefits such as waived or reduced fees for instruments, uniforms, field trips, FCPS class fees, and Parktakes classes. Schools also benefit from funding opportunities based on Free and Reduced-Price Meal application numbers.
Back to School Night is scheduled for Thursday, September 5 from 6-8 PM.
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6:00-6:30 Grades K, 3, 6
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6:40-7:10 Grades 1 & 4
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7:20-7:50 Grades 2 & 5
Opening for Cafeteria Hosts
Are you interested in working at Willow Springs? We are looking to hire 2 cafeteria hosts. Hosts work daily from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Job responsibilities include assisting children with opening containers, monitoring behavior, overseeing and helping with clean up and more.
If you are interested in becoming a cafeteria host and would like to learn more, please check out this link HERE and contact Assistant Principals Ipsa Stringer at: ibstringer@fcps.edu or Laura Tapper at latappper@fcps.edu.
Important Dates
Friday, August 30 & Monday, September 2: Labor Day Holiday
Thursday, September 5th: Back to School Night, 6-8 PM
Wednesday, September 11: PTA Meeting, 7 PM
Monday, September 23: 3 Hour Early Release Monday
Wednesday, October 2: Boosterthon Run
Thursday, October 3: Rosh Hashanah Holiday
Friday, October 4: Teacher Workday & Student Holiday
Monday, October 14: Staff Development Day & Student Holiday
Thursday, October 31: End of Quarter 1 and 2-Hour Early Dismissal
Friday, November 1: Diwali & Student Holiday
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