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Bus Evacuation Drills
This week bus riders practiced how to safely evacuate a school bus in the event of an emergency. Staff members and patrols were available to support the students. If your child is a bus rider, talk with them at home about how to stay safe on a bus.
A Note from the Principal's Desk
Dear Willow Springs families,
We have had a busy and exciting week as we kicked off Boosterthon and participated in daily challenges. We are looking forward to the fun run on Wednesday. Parents are invited to join the audience and cheer on our runners. The schedule can be found below. Let's hope the rain holds off so we can run safely on the field.
Speaking of challenges, all of the rain this week has made it hard for us to take the students outside for recess. Many of the students are likely feeling the effects of pent up energy and would benefit from some extra exercise and activity this weekend.
We hope all of you have a wonderful weekend and we look forward to seeing many of you on Wednesday for our Boosterthon Fun Run. #WillowPride
Dylan Taylor, Principal
Ipsa Stringer, Assistant Principal
Laura Tapper, Assistant Principal
AAP News
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.
🗓️ Calendar Reminders: Rosh Hashanah/Teacher Workday
Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 2. That day is an evening-only observance day. Important events will not be held after school.
Thursday, October 3, is a holiday for all FCPS staff. Schools and offices will be closed for Rosh Hashanah.
Friday, October 4, is a teacher workday, and there will be no school for students.
See the complete school year calendar and employee calendar.
School Photos are now online!
Families should have received an E-proof via email.
Please remember to check your spam folder
For any questions about your student's school pictures please contact: underclass@vosphoto.com
There will be a photo retake day on Friday, October 11 for any student who missed photo day and any student who would like a redo picture.
Boosterthon Updates & Schedule
Who’s ready for a weekend challenge?!🙋♀️ Get a $60 flat donation or $2 per lap donation before Monday and you’ll score a GOLDEN EDITION Dude Perfect keychain! 😮 Good luck!
Help us reach our $50,000 for resources for the academic success and well-being of all students at Willow Springs, and events for our students and community (e.g. field trips, family fun nights, clubs, etc.) ⬇️
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SIGN UP your student(s) on MyBooster.com today.
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SHARE with your family/friends using the SHARE tools on MyBooster.com.
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GIVE a donation.
We’re currently at $29,277 towards our goal of $50,000. Every donation counts and brings us closer to resources for the academic success and well-being of all students at Willow Springs, and events for our students and community .
Reminder: Our big Willow Springs Fun Run is coming up on 10/02/2024! We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
Parents are welcome to join as spectators and cheer students on. The schedule is below.
- 3rd & 5th @ 9:30 - 10:30 AM
- K, 1st, 2nd @ 12:45-1:45 PM
- 4th & 6th @ 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Book Character Pumpkin Decorating
All are invited to join in the fall fun and decorate a pumpkin representing a book character.
Drop off your pumpkin to the library week of October 14th-18th
Rules:
1) Decorate a pumpkin to represent a book character.
2) We prefer artificial pumpkins. Absolutely no pumpkins with carvings or holes. Real pumpkins that develop holes will be discarded.
3) Be creative in your decoration: paint your pumpkin and use glue.
4) Turn in your pumpkin and a card that lists the book character’s name, title, author of the book, and your name on the front and your teacher’s name on the back. Send pumpkins and cards to the library.
5) Only one pumpkin per student or staff member.
6) Your pumpkins will be returned the week of November 6th.
Note: This is not a contest. This is just for whoever wants to show their pumpkins off.
Students to be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning
FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.
The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. Our 3rd - 6th grade students will take the screener in October.
It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students.
After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office
 We All Belong Here!
Each one of us is unique, and every student matters. If your student is having a difficult time attending class, please speak with a trusted adult at school.
Watch this video to see how everyone belongs at school. Visit our Attendance webpage for resources on attendance. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
Green Team
Students in grades 3-6 are invited to join Willow Springs' Green Team. The first meeting will be held next Wednesday, October 3rd from 8-9 AM in the STEAM Room. Any student who is interested in joining should come to the meeting. There is no need to sign up in advance.
Meetings will be held before school on the first Wednesday of every month.
Our team earned an NWF Eco-Schools Green Flag Award for our efforts last year and would like to continue the good work!
Watch D.O.G.S.
The Dads of Great Students WATCH D.O.G.S.® program is one of the nation’s largest and most respected school-based, family, and community engagement, organizations designed and developed by educators, experts and parent & guardian volunteers over more than two decades. We have the program right here at Willow Springs and it is run by one of our own staff members! To learn more, check out the website.
The program is open to all dads, moms, guardians, and even grandparents. If you are ready to join, click here.
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.
 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.
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.
 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.
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
Friday, October 11: Student Photo Retakes
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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