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CORRECTIONS:
The AAP Information Meeting will be held on Monday, September 30th, NOT Monday the 23rd.
A link was added to the flier and registration information for the Kids Do Good Club.
 Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.
A Note from the Principal's Desk
Dear Willow Springs families,
Despite some rain this week, we have all enjoyed great weather the past two weeks and students have been able to take full advantage of outdoor recess. This is a wonderful way to head into the official start of fall which begins on Sunday.
There are so many great things happening all over our school. Please be sure to stay up to date with this newsletter and with newsletters from your child's teacher. Next week we begin the kickoff to Boosterthon, our fundraising fun run.
We hope all of you have a wonderful weekend!
Dylan Taylor, Principal
Ipsa Stringer, Assistant Principal
Laura Tapper, Assistant Principal
Early Dismissal & Specials Schedule
Due to the change in schedule, students will NOT have specials on Monday so please don't send instruments to school on Monday.
On Tuesday, all classes will follow the MONDAY specials schedule. Please plan for Monday specials on Tuesday and make sure your child comes to school on Tuesday with everything they need such as instruments, sneakers for PE, etc.
Fall Farmers Market
We are very happy to announce that our Farmers Market is in operation once again. It is open every Friday from 4:00-4:30 PM on the blacktop. Stop by for farm fresh fruits, produce, and eggs.
Boosterthon is Coming!
Registration is now open for Boosterthon, our Willow Springs Fun Run, kicking off next week. This is the first step to helping Willow Springs reach our fundraising goal this year. Our school goal is to raise $50,000 for enrichment programs and more.
Once you are registered, you have access to all of the fun sharing and donation features to help us raise funds. Don't wait! Register today! Thank you for your support!
 Kids Do Good Club
Join the newest after school club at Willow Springs, Kids Do Good! For grades 2-6, Kids Do Good will enable students to participate in a community service activity each Tuesday, beginning October 1 after school in the cafeteria from 4-5 PM.
AAP Newsletter
Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Information Meeting
Join us on Monday, September 30 in the Willow Springs cafeteria from 5-6 p.m. Ashley Raymond, our advanced academics resource teacher will lead the presentation on the different levels of academic services available at WSES.
Upcoming Vision & Hearing Screening
Vision and Hearing screening will be held on October 9 & 10 for all Kindergarten, third grade and students who are new to FCPS.
The purpose of the screening is to identify students who need further evaluation due to difficulty seeing the screening chart or hearing the screening tones. If your child wears glasses, please make sure that the glasses are at school on screening day. Parents will be notified by letter if screening results indicate that further evaluation is needed. Prompt follow-up with your health care provider is recommended as vision and hearing difficulties can interfere with learning. If you have any questions, please contact the Health Room at 703-679-6010.
✔️ 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 Monday, 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!
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
Monday, September 30: (AAP) Meeting - Levels of Services 5-6 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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