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Girl Scout Bench
Congratulations to Willow Springs' Junior Girl Scout Troop 54063 for completing their Bronze Award Project. They collected and recycled more than 1,000 pounds of plastic to meet the Trex Company Challenge. The Trex Company uses plastic film to create landscape timbers and furniture like the bench in front of our school. Our Girl Scouts learned a great deal about how plastic film decomposes and turns into micro-plastics that pollute air and waterways around the world. They originally were seeking ways to provide benches for our school, but they also wanted to help stop the dangerous plastic pollution. They provided two benches -- one that they built of wood for the field, and the other Trex Bench for Willow Springs' front door.
A Note from the Principal's Desk
Dear Willow Springs families,
This week we completed our 4th week of school. In addition to all the learning taking place, we also had our first PTA meeting and had both a fire drill and a lockdown drill. Our PTA already has many school-wide special events planned, and next week we will send you information on those dates and events. We will also participate in the Boosterthon Fun Run again this year. Stay tuned for all the details!
We are so proud of our Girl Scout troop for their plastic recycling efforts last year and are thankful for the new benches they are providing our school.
Coming up soon is the first early release Monday of the year. That will take place on Monday, September 23rd. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 PM. If you haven't already completed the survey, please see the email from your child's teacher and complete the survey ASAP so we can plan effectively.
We hope all of you have a wonderful weekend!
Dylan Taylor, Principal
Ipsa Stringer, Assistant Principal
Laura Tapper, Assistant Principal
 Asha Jyothi Fun Run on Sunday
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
✔️ Parent/Caregiver Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms?
We understand that the multiple school forms caregivers receive during the first weeks of school can feel overwhelming, but each one helps set your child up for a successful school year! If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact your child’s school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned by Friday, September 30.
Registration will open on September 16th at 7:30 am
for 2nd – 6th grade students
(jumpers must be able to follow safety rules and stay on task)
Please note that jump rope runs from late October 2024 – Spring 2025 ending with a Spirit Night performance.
Participation cost $60.00
Group 1: Beginner (Tuesdays at 8 am beginning October 29th)
Group 2: Advanced (Thursdays at 8 am beginning October 31st – evaluations to be placed in the advanced category will be held Tuesday, October 22nd and Thursday, October 24th at 8 am)
Space is limited; your jumper may be waitlisted. Jumpers are selected on a first come, first served basis.
Please e-mail Coach Elissa Shultz with any questions you may have!
We did it! Willow Springs Elementary School has been recognized by the National Wildlife Federation's Eco-Schools USA program for exceptional achievement in "greening" school grounds, conserving natural resources, and integrating environmental education into curricula.
We are looking for family representatives-parents, grandparents, legal guardians, etc. for the Willow Springs student-led GREEN CLUB. Please join us if you are interested in environmental initiatives such as recycling, conservation, reducing waste and so much more.
Questions? Contact Carley Fisher-Maltese, Get2Green Lead and STEAM Resource Teacher at WSES.
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
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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