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 Green Team
We did it! Willow Springs Elementary School has been recognized by National Wildlife Federation’s Eco-Schools USA program for exceptional achievement in ‘green’ initiatives. In 2024, Fairfax County Public Schools had 118 schools register with Eco-Schools and 21 earned Green Flag status, Eco-Schools USA’s highest honor. Please contact Carley Fisher-Maltese, STEAM, WSES Get2Green Lead, with any questions! We would love more students, teachers, staff, and families to join us!
A Note from the Principal's Desk
Dear Willow Springs families,
We were so pleased to see so many of you last night at our Back to School Night event! We hope the information you received was helpful and we encourage you to stay connected with your child's teacher throughout the year.
Next week we will have our first PTA meeting of the year and we hope you will join us to hear about plans for the year and to share your ideas. You may attend in person or virtually. A link will be emailed to you next week.
Another important event next week is Fall Picture Day.
If you haven't done so already, please take a few minutes to complete THIS FORM indicating your plan for our first two 3-hour early release Mondays on September 23 and October 28
It looks like we will have beautiful weather this weekend. We hope you get out and enjoy it! #WillowPride
Dylan Taylor, Principal
Ipsa Stringer, Assistant Principal
Laura Tapper, Assistant Principal
School Picture Day is Coming Tuesday, September 10!
Questions about ordering and pre-ordering online can be found on the WSES website.
PTA Meeting
Please join us for our 1st PTA meeting of the year next Wednesday the 11th at 7 PM in the library. A link will also be provided for those who prefer to join via Zoom. We hope to see you there!
 Asha Jyothi Fun Run
All families are invited to sign up for the Asha Jyothi Fun Run to raise money for our school. Asha-Jyothi has generously agreed to donate 100% of the registration money back to each participating school AND:
- An additional $500 for 25+ registrations
- An additional $1000 for 50+ registrations
- An additional $2000 for 100+ registrations
To sign up, participating staff, students, and/or their families and friends can visit the webpage: https://asha-jyothi.redpodium.com/2024fairfax5k. Simply enter the code “AJ4Schools” and be sure to select WSES from the drop-down menu. A discounted price of $10 for the 5K will be given to all participants.
- Event Details: Sunday, Sept 15th. Fun Run at 8 AM, 5K Run/Walk at 8:30 AM
- Location: 4250 Fairfax Corner Ave, Fairfax, VA 22030
- Price: Regular Prices(June-Sept): Fun Run (13 and under) - $20 || Fun Run (>13 years) - $30 || 5K Run/Walk - $30 || Price increases by $5 on Sept 10th
- *Coupon applies to 5K only. WSES gets 100% of the money if you use school coupon code, even if signing up for Fun Run
Join the WSES Chorus
Any student in 5th and 6th grade is eligible to join the Willow Springs Chorus.
Students in 5th and 6th grade can be in both Chorus and Band or Strings.
Chorus is taught by Mrs. Messier and Mrs. Young.
Chorus will meet on Fridays during the school day for 45 minutes.
5th Grade Chorus meets at 9:30am; 6th Grade Chorus meets at 12:30pm.
We ask that you commit to Chorus for the entire school year.
Students will learn vocal technique, ensemble skills, and be exposed to multiple genres of music as part of the FCPS music curriculum and Portrait of a Graduate.
How do I register for chorus?
Register online at this link: https://forms.gle/zwf8qQvbu26J7bWu9
Please register by the end of the day on Friday, September 13th.
Chorus will begin meeting on Friday, September 20th.
Questions? Please reach out to Mrs. Young or Mrs. Messier
acyoung1@fcps.edu ecmessier@fcps.edu
Spirit Wear
We heard your calls! Spirit Wear is now available on the Willow Springs Elementary School PTA store front! Place your order online and it will be delivered to your child's classroom. Please allow two weeks for delivery
Place your order here.
Looking for something that is not available? Express your interest for a future order by completing the form found here: https://forms.gle/uyUr2oM9MQ9Pve8r8
Lastly, if this design is not your style, custom spirit wear is available 24/7 at https://www.rokkitwear.com/.../56111-willow-springs...
Garden Club
The Willow Springs PTA is excited to continue the afterschool Garden Club for your children. Fall club participants will learn how to plan, plant, and harvest a garden of flowers and vegetables. They will have the opportunity to help with the Bluebird Trail on school grounds and the Willow Springs Farmer’s Market with local farm partner, Piney Meadow Farm. They will learn how to prepare delicious dishes with seasonal produce. They also will learn about garden science, the importance of pollinators (Monarch butterflies, bees, and others), and, most of all, have fun exploring in nature.
Meetings are Fridays from 4:00-5:30pm, September 13-October 25. Students must be picked up from club promptly at 5:30pm. Boys and girls in 3rd through 6th grade are eligible to participate. We invite any K-2 friends interested in helping in the garden and learning about garden club to join us Friday, October 18 from 4:00-5:30pm with a chaperone (age 13+).
Registration for Garden Club is on a first come, first serve basis, and opens Monday, September 2. There will be a limit of 25 students. Please use the QR Code to access the survey to sign up.
Registration dues are $50 per child. Please pay dues on the PTA website under Clubs by September 13. Registration is not considered complete until dues have been paid. Parents are encouraged to help during club at least once a session. A link to sign up to volunteer will be emailed by the first meeting.
Interested in environmental initiatives at the school (recycling, conservation, reducing waste, etc.)? We are looking for family representatives (parent, grandparent, etc.) for the Willow Springs student-led GREEN CLUB this year. Willow Springs is very proud to have earned a Green Flag designation from Eco-Schools (NWF) for their environmental work last year. Meetings are held before school the first Wednesday of every month beginning in October.
Questions? Contact Carley Fisher-Maltese, Get2Green Lead & STEAM Resource Teacher, at cfishermalte@fcps.edu.
 Science Olympiad
Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 are invited to join the Science Olympiad. Use the QR code above to register. To learn more, join the parent meeting on Wednesday, 9/11 via Zoom or email daliborka.stanoyevich@gmail.com.
Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE
Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.
Update Contact Information
Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from our school and FCPS by adding your cell phone number and email to SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon.
Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to our front office
Complete Permission Forms
Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. You can easily opt your child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. You may also change how your student’s information is managed.
Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.
Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet? Contact our front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
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- Please complete THIS FORM indicating your plan for our first two 3-hour early release Mondays on September 23 and October 28. This form must be completed for each child.
- Please review our Annual Onboarding page on our Willow Springs website for guidance and helpful information to start the school year.
We appreciate your help with this!
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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 or Laura Tapper
Important Dates
Tuesday, September 10: School Picture Day
Wednesday, September 11: Commemoration/Patriot Day, PTA Meeting, 7 PM
Monday, September 23: 3 Hour Early Release, 1 PM
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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